What to expect from the Fed meeting
In a pivotal meeting that could shift the direction of the US economy, the Federal Reserve is expected to announce Wednesday that it will hold interest rates steady after increasing them 10 straight times to bring down historically high inflation.
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Kwara boat accident: 100 dead and more missing in Nigeria
The vessel was carrying more than 300 passengers travelling from a wedding ceremony in Kwara state.
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Ukraine Recap: Putin on Weapons, US Vows More Arms for Kyiv
President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Russian troops fighting in Ukraine lack sufficient advanced weapons, as Kyiv’s forces reported some
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Greenpeace activists climb Deutsche Bank HQ in climate protest
Greenpeace activists scaled Deutsche Bank's headquarters in Frankfurt Wednesday and strung up a large yellow banner to protest against the climate investment policies of the German lender and its asset management company DWS.
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Vettori vs Cannonier card: All UFC Fight Night bouts this weekend
Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier will go head to head this weekend, clashing in a UFC Fight Night main event. The middleweights are both pursuing a second shot at the title, with each man having come up short against Israel Adesanya during the incumbent champion’s first reign. Italian Vettori suffered a points loss to Adesanya in June 2021, three years after losing to the Nigerian-New Zealander by the same means. Then, last July, American Cannonier was similarly outpointed by Adesanya. Vettori has gone 2-1 since his second loss to Adesanya, losing to Robert Whittaker between victories over Paulo Costa and Roman Dolidze. Meanwhile, Cannonier bounced back from his title-fight defeat with a points win against Sean Strickland in December. Here’s all you need to know about this weekend’s card. What time is it? The prelims are set to begin at 12am BST on Sunday 18 June (4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET on Saturday). The main card is then due to begin at 3am BST on Sunday (7pm PT, 9pm CT, 10pm ET on Saturday). How can I watch it? The card will air live on BT Sport in the UK, with the broadcaster’s app and website also streaming the fights. In the US, ESPN+ will stream the action live, as will the UFC’s Fight Pass. Full card (subject to change) Marvin Vettori vs Jared Cannonier (middleweight) Arman Tsarukyan vs Joaquim Silva (lightweight) Armen Petrosyan vs Christian Leroy Duncan (middleweight) Pat Sabatini vs Lucas Almeida (featherweight) Manuel Torres vs Nikolas Motta (lightweight) Raoni Barcelos vs Miles Johns (bantamweight) Prelims Nicolas Dalby vs Muslim Salikhov (welterweight) Jimmy Flick vs Alessandro Costa (flyweight) Kyung Ho Kang vs Cristian Quinonez (bantamweight) Carlos Hernandez vs Denys Bondar (flyweight) Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs Felipe Bunes (flyweight) Tereza Bleda vs Gabriella Fernandes (women’s flyweight) Dan Argueta vs Ronnie Lawrence (bantamweight) Zac Pauga vs Modestas Bukauskas (light-heavyweight) Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Amanda Nunes took ‘coward’s way out’ by retiring at UFC 289, says Julianna Pena Meet Charles Oliveira, the UFC’s miracle man Miami Heat mascot hospitalised after Conor McGregor punch What time does Vettori vs Cannonier start in UK and US this weekend? How to watch Vettori vs Cannonier online and on TV this weekend Conor McGregor’s team fall to 0-3 on The Ultimate Fighter
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German Coalition Approves Inaugural National Security Strategy
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet approved Germany’s inaugural national-security strategy, which is expected to single out Russia as the
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Slow Jobs Market Warning Sees Robert Walters Shares Drop 15%
International recruitment business Robert Walters Plc went from a record year in 2022 to a warning this morning
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Jocelyn Chia: US comedian calls Malaysia's reaction to MH370 joke 'ridiculous'
Malaysia has said it will ask Interpol to help locate Jocelyn Chia, accusing her of offensive content.
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UBS Amasses 1,200 Private Bankers in Asia as Region Spared Cuts
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Pro-Russian Hackers Target Website of Europe’s Largest Port
The website of the port of Rotterdam was targeted in a cyberattack blamed on Russia-aligned hackers last week.
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Murdoch and Conservative Rivals Circle Spectator and Telegraph
The sudden prospect of an auction for the Telegraph newspaper and Spectator magazine — two of Britain’s most
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Oil Demand Growth to Slow Dramatically as Peak Nears, IEA Says
Global oil demand growth will taper off over the next few years as high prices and Russia’s invasion
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