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Flatlining eurozone economy narrowly dodges recession

Flatlining eurozone economy narrowly dodges recession

The eurozone economy narrowly avoided a technical recession in the second half of 2023 but stagnated in the final three months of the year, official data showed Tuesday.

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George not Farrell best man to nurture young England talent, says Lawes

George not Farrell best man to nurture young England talent, says Lawes

Jamie George's 'lighter touch' is better suited to captaining an inexperienced England Six Nations squad than the more 'abrasive' manner of Owen Farrell, said former Test lock Courtney Lawes.

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Uzbekistan break down Thailand to reach Asian Cup last eight

Uzbekistan break down Thailand to reach Asian Cup last eight

Uzbekistan will face hosts and holders Qatar in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after highly rated Abbosbek Fayzullaev hit the winner in a 2-1 victory over Thailand on Tuesday.

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Still alive - Ivory Coast's roller-coaster AFCON ride goes on

Still alive - Ivory Coast's roller-coaster AFCON ride goes on

Seemingly dead, buried and completely humiliated just a few days ago, Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations dream somehow remains alive and there is suddenly a sense of optimism after the Elephants beat reigning champions Senegal to reach the quarter-finals.

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Hungary's 'chilling' foreign influence office starts up

Hungary's 'chilling' foreign influence office starts up

A new government agency to "protect Hungary's sovereignty" which starts work Thursday will have a "chilling effect" on the country's democracy, critics warn.

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European stocks rise as eurozone dodges recession

European stocks rise as eurozone dodges recession

European stock markets rose on Tuesday, with Paris reaching a record high as official data showed the eurozone avoided recession last year.

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Eurozone narrowly dodges recession

Eurozone narrowly dodges recession

The eurozone economy narrowly avoided a technical recession in the second half of 2023 but stagnated in the final three months of the year, official data showed Tuesday.

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French farmers keep up roadblock protests to pressure government

French farmers keep up roadblock protests to pressure government

French farmers were on Tuesday maintaining roadblocks on key highways into Paris for a second day, increasing pressure on the government for more concessions in an intensifying standoff.

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Japan flak at Asian Cup 'a sign of respect', says coach

Japan flak at Asian Cup 'a sign of respect', says coach

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said criticism of his team at the Asian Cup was "a sign of respect" as they prepare to face Bahrain in the last 16 on Wednesday.

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Russia demoted to team skating Olympic bronze without doped Valieva: ISU

Russia demoted to team skating Olympic bronze without doped Valieva: ISU

Kamila Valieva's doping ban has resulted in the Russia Olympic Committee team being demoted from the gold to bronze medal in the 2022 Winter Olympics team skating event, the International Skating Union (ISU) said Tuesday.

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