
Merson: Chelsea's days of success are over
In his latest column, Paul Merson gives his views on Chelsea's slump in form - with the pressure growing on head coach Liam Rosenior.
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In his latest column, Paul Merson gives his views on Chelsea's slump in form - with the pressure growing on head coach Liam Rosenior.
Bawag Group AG will reduce investor payouts and rely on significant risk transfers to fund the €1.62 billion ($1.9 billion) acquisition of Ireland’s third-largest lender, Permanent TSB.
The race is tight, and a win could result in more seats in Congress for the Democrats.
Pigeon-keeping remains a therapeutic and communal escape for Delhi residents amid the city's chaos and demands.
Swedbank AB’s former chief executive officer, Birgitte Bonnesen, was acquitted by Sweden’s Supreme Court in a case related to one of Europe’s largest money laundering scandals.

Sony is starting to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act by notifying PlayStation players of its age verification requirements today. PS4 and PS5 owners in the UK and Ireland won't be able to participate in voice chats, messaging, parties, or other third-party communication services from June unless they verify their age. "Beginning June 2026, if you have not completed age verification, you can continue playing on PlayStation, but some features won't be available until you verify your age," says Sony in a support note. Age verification will also be required for broadcasting features or sharing gameplay to YouTube or Twitch from a PlayStat … Read the full story at The Verge.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Hong Kong property technology (PropTech) startup NineSmart, participated in the international innovation and technology event InnoEX, jointly organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition [...] Source from InfoStride News
Palantir's 'manifesto' has been described as an 'AI-driven threat to humanity’s existence' and 'technofascism'.
Nigerian artist, Seun Kuti has stirred controversy by making a strong claim about American streamer, IShowSpeed’s African tour.
Brevan Howard Asset Management plans to open a Tokyo office this summer, joining the rush of global finance giants seeking to capitalize on trading opportunities in the Japanese market, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA), in partnership with the Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF) and Proshare, convened the second edition of the Ask the Regulator Consumer Protection Townhall. The Townhall brought together regulators, industry leaders, and financial consumers to engage in a direct and practical conversation on consumer protection in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving […] read more EFInA, regulators host Townhall to tackle consumer risks in digital lending

Dr. Adefolaseye Adebayo, a popular Nigerian ENT/Head & Neck Surgeon at the General Hospital, Lagos Island, has been appointed the Southwest Zonal Coordinator of the OK Movement. DAILY POST reports that OK Movement is a new political pressure group aimed at promoting the much anticipated Obi/Kwankwaso presidential ticket. They are supporters of the former governor […] Obi-Kwankwaso: Lagos surgeon emerges Southwest coordinator of OK Movement