Amidst all the excitement surrounding Trump's U.S. election victory, fund manager Sean Peche is urging investors to take a closer look at Europe. According to Peche, there are some "very attractively priced" companies in the region that have been overshadowed by the Trump euphoria. Peche believes that stocks such as French bank BNP Paribas and Dutch investment bank ABN Amro, with consistent growth and high dividends, are being ignored by investors. He also points out "attractive" stocks in the UK, such as Associated British Foods, which owns retail giant Primark. While political turmoil in France and the UK may raise concerns, Peche remains unfazed and advises against overlooking these opportunities.
Man United defender Harry Maguire expresses his satisfaction with the team's away win in Europe, despite being an unused substitute. The English international has only started one game in the last four outings under manager Ruben Amorim and questions are raised about his future with the club. Amorim has shown a tendency to rotate his starting lineup as he works towards finding his best XI at Old Trafford.
Social media giant Meta, formerly known as Facebook, experienced a significant outage affecting its platforms Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger, and WhatsApp. Social media users frantically took to X to report the outage, with hashtags like #Instagramdown and #Facebookdown trending. As per reports, the outage affected thousands of users globally, with the UK, parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America being the most affected regions. The cause of the outage is yet to be determined, as Meta has not issued a statement on the matter.
The reigning European champions from Spain showed their dominance on the field as they overcame the Europe League winners in a thrilling match held in Italy. Sports fans were on the edge of their seats as the two top teams battled it out for the title, ultimately securing a victory for the Spanish team. Follow Al Jazeera English for all the latest updates on this exciting match and more sports news from around the world.
The Italian giants, Juventus, are in a slump both domestically and in Europe, with a run of four consecutive draws leaving them off the pace in the Serie A table. The pressure is mounting on new coach Thiago Motta, as fans express their frustrations and the Agnelli family figurehead, John Elkann, visits the club's training ground. On the other side, Manchester City may also be facing their own crisis under coach Pep Guardiola. It will be a tough battle for both teams as they both strive for a much-needed win in the Champions League clash on Wednesday.
Jude Bellingham's impressive form will be key for Real Madrid as they face Girona at Estadio Montilivi. The Catalans were once serious contenders for the LaLiga title, but recent drop in form has seen them fall to third place. Bellingham's stellar performances will be crucial for Real Madrid to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona, who will also be in action on the same day. The highly anticipated match between Girona and Real Madrid will take place on Sunday, with the latter keen on maintaining their dominance in Spain and Europe.
Former Australian cricketer Joe Burns has been appointed as the new captain of Italy's T20I team. Burns, who becomes eligible to play for his mother's home country in May this year, has been given the responsibility to lead the team in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final. The team aims to secure a spot in the 2026 tournament in India and Sri Lanka, and with Burns' impressive record of 211 runs in 5 T20I matches for Italy, they have a strong chance to do so.
India's exports in the motorcycle and pharmaceutical industries have received a major boost in recent months. Despite facing below-expectation sales during the festive season, the motorcycle industry has seen a 5% increase in sales in November, with Bajaj Auto leading the way with a total of 4,21,640 units sold. On the other hand, India's pharma exports have surged, with the US and Europe being the key destinations. This growth has also led to the need for increased capacity at airports to accommodate the rising mobile exports from India.
Despite a red card and a tougher opponent compared to their last match, Chelsea's Europa Conference League momentum continues as they defeat Heidenheim 2-0 with goals from Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk. Keeper Filip Jorgensen's double save and an offside call also contributed to the Blues' victory in this exciting match. Follow all the latest updates on the match with our live coverage.
After being crowned the best player in Europe with his Ballon D'Or win, Manchester City midfielder Rodri has expressed his openness to a potential move to Real Madrid. While reaffirming his commitment to City, the 28-year-old acknowledged that he would "pay attention" if "the best club in history" came knocking. His win serves as a reminder of the crucial role midfielders play in controlling the pace of play and dictating the outcome of matches, which is often overshadowed in an era focused on forwards and their goalscoring exploits.