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LAS VEGAS – Jacob Fatu proved Saturday night in the first WrestleMania match of his career that he is an unstoppable force and there are no forces that could even come close to stopping him.Fatu carried LA Knight to the top rope and hit a huge Samoan drop before he completed two moonsaults and pinned Knight to become the new United States champion. Jacob Fatu in action against LA Knight during WrestleMania 41 Saturday at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)Fatu arrived to the squared circle with Solo Sikoa firmly in…

The leaders may have declared an Easter truce, but there was still drama on the campaign trail on Sunday.A man was arrested for acting erratically outside a Sydney TV studio moments before the Prime Minister was expected to arrive.Anthony Albanese’s security detail helped detain the man in his 20s near Channel Nine’s North Sydney headquarters, where the PM made an appearance on the NRL Sunday Footy Show.The man is alleged to have jumped on a car, acted aggressively and breached bail, but it’s understood he was not targeting Mr Albanese.Beyond that Easter Sunday was marked by a relative calm, as…

In SummaryAfrica’s wealth management market is projected to reach US$843.61 billion in assets under management by the end of 2025.Africa’s GDP is expected to grow, with some nations potentially exceeding 5% growth in renewable energy, technology, and financial services.Assets under management in Africa’s wealth management market are projected to reach US$843.61 billion in 2025. Financial Advisory is expected to dominate the wealth management market with a projected volume of US$798.88 billion. Deep dive!!Africa’s investment landscape in 2025 showcases a dynamic blend of established institutions and emerging firms, reflecting the continent’s economic growth and diversification. In 2025, Africa’s wealth management market is projected…

“Trump's business-like approach to diplomacy is counterproductive”.

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldUS manufacturers and service sector companies will focus on a key activity number next week to assess the damage from Donald Trump’s tariffs.A monthly composite poll by S&P Global of purchasing managers, to be published on Wednesday, will be an important barometer of how manufacturers and service providers reacted to the US president’s tariff blitz on April 2 and the subsequent 90-day pause announced on April 9. The consensus for manufacturing is projected to fall from 50.2 last month to 49.4,…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Barclays has struck a deal with Brookfield Asset Management that could see the private equity firm become the majority owner of the bank’s payments business, ending a fraught process to offload the unit. The UK-based lender announced the transaction on Thursday, setting out a seven-year timeline over which the Canadian firm could buy an 80 per cent stake in the business.Barclays and Brookfield will aim to set the payments business up as a standalone unit over time with the bank set to…

Former Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., defeated former Oakland City Council member Loren Taylor in Oakland’s special election for mayor, following months of uncertainty for the struggling city. While Taylor made inroads as a relative political outsider with campaign finance reports revealing he outraised the career California politician, Lee was ultimately triumphant following Friday’s ranked choice tallies. The race for mayor had been too close to call on Tuesday night following Oakland’s April 15 special election as Taylor maintained a slight lead over Lee, with just over a thousand more votes in his favor. Oakland follows a ranked choice voting system, where candidates…

Two people have died in a horror Easter Sunday motorbike crash in Melbourne’s outer north.The crash happened about 12.50pm in the suburb of Thomastown, with emergency services rushing to High Street on reports a motorbike had collided with a car.“The motorbike rider and their pillion passenger, who are yet to be formally identified, died at the scene,” Victoria Police said on Sunday afternoon.“The occupants of the car did not sustain any serious injuries.”Camera IconTwo people have died after a crash in Melbourne’s north on a motorbike police say was stolen., The crash between a car and the bike happened on…

[The stream is slated to start at 1:30 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.]Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Wednesday afternoon at the Economic Club of Chicago, delivering policy remarks with markets on edge over the effect of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.The appearance will be the last public speech Powell delivers before the central bank’s rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee meets May 6-7. Markets widely expect the FOMC to keep its key overnight borrowing rate unchanged in a range between 4.25% and 4.50%.However, Powell will have the chance to…

The US is negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program while bombing its allies, says Professor Hassan Ahmadian.