IMF Chief Reassures on Debt Deal; Roubini Sees Risk: Qatar Forum
The International Monetary Fund’s Kristalina Georgieva expressed confidence that the US will reach a deal on the debt
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Americans Want Overseas Summer Vacations Despite Costs and Crowds
Long airport lines, jammed planes, higher fares and potential flight delays are set to plague the coming summer
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Lionesses star Fran Kirby extends Chelsea stay despite injury forcing her to miss World Cup
England forward Fran Kirby has extended her Chelsea contract by another year. Kirby, who signed a two-year deal in 2021 that included the option of a further 12 months, joined the Blues from Reading in 2015 and has gone on to become the Women’s Super League club’s leading scorer with 110 goals in 175 appearances. During her time with Chelsea, Kirby has won 13 trophies, including five WSL titles as well as the FA Cup on four occasions. Kirby was also part of the England side which won the European Championship on home soil last summer, but has been ruled out of this year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after needing knee surgery. The 29-year-old suffered the injury during Chelsea’s Continental League Cup semi-final against West Ham in February. A club statement read: “Chelsea is delighted to announce that an option to extend the contract of forward Fran Kirby by a further year has been exercised. “We look forward to seeing Fran back in blue next season.” PA Read More England’s World Cup squad: Who’s on the plane, and who’s got work to do? Ella Toone upbeat on England’s World Cup chances despite ‘difficult’ injury setbacks ‘Everyone wants to see us fail’: How Erin Cuthbert drives Chelsea to stay on top
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Southampton confirm manager Ruben Selles will depart after final game of the season
Southampton have confirmed that manager Ruben Selles will not have his contract renewed at the end of the season. A dismal 2022/23 campaign has seen Saints relegated to the Championship, bottom of the Premier League table with one match to play. Ralph Hasenhuttl was dismissed partway through and Nathan Jones appointed, but his tenure was disastrous and short-lived, with Selles taking over from him in February, initially as interim boss. After a positive response and a couple of improved results, Selles was handed the job until the end of the season and was initially bullish about his team’s chances of survival, but a run of just one draw and nine defeats in their last ten has seen them brutally cut adrift and consigned to the drop. Southampton have now confirmed that after talks with the Spaniard, the 39-year-old will not be retained as the south coast club undertake a sweeping overhaul in preparation for life in the second tier. A short statement read: “The club wants to place on record its thanks to Ruben for taking on the managerial position at a difficult time for the club and for giving his all as we attempted to stay in the Premier League. “Ruben will take charge of the team for the final game against Liverpool on Sunday at St Mary’s. We wish him all the best for his future career.” Earlier in the week, Saints also confirmed the departure of Martin Semmens as CEO, a position he had held since 2019. Ownership group Sport Republic announced they were “taking full operational control” with Dragan Solak appointed Chairman of Sport Republic with the mandate to have an active role in overseeing “the activities of the Group” and “supporting the leadership of the club”. Rasmus Ankersen remains in charge of football strategy and Henrik Kraft stays as Saints’ chairman, while also now taking on the role of interim CEO until a replacement for Semmens is confirmed. Jason Wilcox is also arriving at the club this summer as director of football. Read More When does the Premier League transfer window open and close this summer? Supercharged Newcastle’s four key transfer targets to strengthen for Champions League Roberto De Zerbi: Brighton’s Lewis Dunk has been playing through pain barrier
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EU Banks Are Said to Sail Through Early Round of Stress Test
Many large European banks are emerging from early rounds of a key stress test in robust financial health,
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BMO, Scotiabank Earnings Miss as Loan-Loss Provisions Increase
Bank of Montreal and Bank of Nova Scotia missed earnings estimates after both Canadian banks reported higher loan-loss
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Israel Passes Budget With Big Grants to Ultra-Orthodox
Israel’s parliament passed a national two-year budget that includes billions of dollars in funding for West Bank settlements
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Toronto stock market seen up but slowdown in China could crimp gains: Reuters poll
By Fergal Smith TORONTO Canada's main stock index will rally less than previously expected in 2023 as higher
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Bastille's Dan Smith songs rejected for Barbie film
Dan Smith has revealed he penned a couple of songs for consideration for the 'Barbie' movie.
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UK Price Shock Sends Bond Yields to Levels Last Seen Under Truss
UK bond yields are back to where they were when Liz Truss was in No. 10 after a
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Deaths Soar on Everest After Record Number of Climbers Attempt Summit
The latest climbing season on Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, is set to become one of the
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US colleges game out a possible end to race-conscious student admissions
By Gabriella Borter WASHINGTON In 1998, the year a voter-approved measure barring the use of race-conscious admissions policies
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