Round Three’s Six Nations action will come to a conclusion at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday when Italy and France resume hostilities in what should be an entertaining encounter. Italy are one of the most improved teams in the global game and after impressive performances in their previous encounters against Scotland and Wales … Read more
Following the announcement of Fabien Galthie’s team to face Italy, we pick our winners and losers ahead of France’s Six Nations trip to Rome. The Les Bleus head coach has made sweeping changes to his squad, once again showing his ruthless selection edge. However, there is a hint of desperation in his calls as he … Read more
THE Pope’s funeral is being rehearsed after the ailing Pontiff warned he may not survive this bout of pneumonia. The Swiss Guard – the force tasked with protecting the Pope, 88 – has been rehearsing his funeral procedure and is reportedly “preparing for the pontiff’s death”. 4 Francis, 88, is battling a ‘complex’ respiratory infectionCredit: … Read more
THE Pope has warned aides he may not survive the illness he is battling in hospital and is preparing his legacy, according to reports. Two people close to the Pontiff claimed Francis, 88, told them he “might not make it this time”, according to a report by Politico. 3 Pope Francis, 88, has been in … Read more
VIRGIN Media star Katja Mia has revealed her sweet plans ahead of her wedding. The Six O’Clock Show host got engaged to her long-term love Daragh Curran back in August 2024, after he got down on one knee during their romantic Italian holiday. 3 Katja Mia has opened up on her wedding plansCredit: Brian McEvoy 3 Katja and … Read more
European markets teeter on the precipice of uncertainty as geopolitical tensions escalate, casting a long shadow over investor confidence. The exclusion of European leaders from crucial U.S.-Russia talks on the Ukraine conflict has triggered widespread concern, amplifying anxieties about Europe’s role in shaping the resolution. Market forecasts paint a fragmented picture. While Germany’s DAX and … Read more
Indonesia is taking a significant step towards modernising its navy by acquiring two Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) vessels from Fincantieri, a leading Italian shipbuilding and defence contractor. As an archipelagic nation with extensive maritime borders, Indonesia faces continuous security challenges, including protecting its territorial waters, securing vital trade routes, and reinforcing naval sovereignty. Therefore, this … Read more
The world number one reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency after two positive drug tests in 2024. Jannik Sinner’s long doping saga came to an end after he agreed to a three-month ban from tennis, the world number one admitting “partial responsibility” for team mistakes which led to him twice testing positive for … Read more
PARIS, Feb 15 — The countries that run the biggest trade surpluses with the United States may be the first targets of the “reciprocal” tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. Officials said the tariffs could be rolled out as soon as April after studies on the issue were completed. The White House said the Trump … Read more
Things have come to a head between Toronto FC and Lorenzo Insigne. Insigne, whose salary of US$15.4 million last season was second only to Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer, has been told that he does not fit in Toronto’s style of play under new coach Robin Fraser, said two sources with knowledge of the … Read more