Why investors can no longer count on the 60/40 portfolio

For decades, the 60/40 portfolio – a mix of 60 per cent stocks and 40 per cent bonds – was the trusted blueprint for balanced investing. The strategy around it was simple and effective: if stocks dipped, bonds often rose, providing a handy safety...

Spain and France travel rules with full list of people who won't be affected by new system

Not all people who enter teh Schengen area will need to use EES(Image: Getty Images) UK holidaymakers travelling to EU destinations may encounter a fresh system. Airports across Europe started rolling out the new Entry and Exit System (EES)...

Blockchain, 5G, and AI are shaping the future of aerospace careers, explains Alfredo Ibáñez, head of Innovation at Immfly

As the academic year begins, we are exploring today’s most in-demand careers to help students nearing the end of their studies make informed decisions about their future. We spoke with Alfredo Ibáñez, Head of Innovation at Immfly, a...

Last chance for young professionals from select countries to be considered for LMIA-exempt work permits under International Experience Canada in 2025

If you wish to be considered for an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit in 2025, your window to submit a candidate profile is closing. Eligible foreign youth (aged 18–35 or 18–30) from participating countries must submit a profile...

‘El Matador’ Youssef Ezzejjari aims to take the bull by the horns and lift Tanjong Pagar United

SINGAPORE – The 2024-25 season was one to forget for Tanjong Pagar United, who found themselves rooted to the bottom of the Singapore Premier League table with just 35 goals scored – the lowest among the nine teams. Determined to fix their scoring...

These European Borders Are Perfect for a Budget-Friendly Road Trip

There’s something timeless about setting off on an open road—windows down, music up, and the next border just ahead. A new analysis suggests that for travelers chasing value as much as vistas, some European crossings offer surprisingly low costs...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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200 niche, surprising and mind-blowing football facts to help you ace pub quizzes

Want some incredible football facts? We've got you covered. Whether you're revising for a pub quiz, bored at work or looking for something to read on the loo, we've got facts on all facets of the beautiful game. So strap in for a long, old ride –...

Ronaldo sets new record but Portugal forced to wait to seal spot at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals on Tuesday, but Portugal were denied early passage to next year’s finals after a late Hungary equaliser forced a 2-2 draw in Lisbon. Two goals from the Portugal captain – the first...

125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction

The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen...

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World in 2025

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

New Data Reveals Which European Countries are Racing Ahead in Motorsport Obsession

Monaco reported the highest search volume for motorsport-related terms, averaging 1,148 searches per 100,000 residents. The Isle of Man (second) and Denmark (third) recorded average search volumes of 285 and 264 per 100,000 residents,...

Vriitya Aravind's bravery in vain after UAE miss out on T20 World Cup to Nepal

Vriitya Aravind opted out of having an X-ray on his injured hand to ensure he played in the UAE’s winner-takes-all fixture against Nepal. The UAE wicketkeeper was struck on his right hand while batting against Hong Kong in their final group match...

Israel hands over Palestinian bodies but blocks Gaza aid

Israel has handed over unidentified and mutilated bodies of Palestinians to authorities in Gaza, even as it continues to block food shipments over Hamas’s alleged failure to properly return hostages. Hundreds of aid lorries are lining up at the...

Duke Buchan Sworn In as US Ambassador to Morocco, to Arrive in Rabat Soon

Rabat – The US Embassy in Rabat announced on Wednesday that Ambassador Duke Buchan was officially sworn in yesterday as the United States Ambassador to Morocco. “He looks forward to arriving in Rabat soon to advance and strengthen the longstanding...

8 Players in Danger of Being Left off of England’s 2026 World Cup Squad

In partnership with GOAL.com "We are not collecting the most talented players, we are trying to build a team. Teams win trophies, no-one else." If anyone was in any doubt as to whether England manager Thomas Tuchel planned to stick to his fairly...

The worst storms in Spain will now be given their own names

Date Published: 14/10/2025 Following the devastation caused by Alice in the southeast of Spain, all future high-impact DANAs will be named Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has been giving names to big storms since 2017 under the...

Kane Brace Seals England’s World Cup Spot

Harry Kane scored twice as England booked their place at the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 5–0 victory over Latvia on Tuesday. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in Riga before Kane took his season tally for club and country to 21 goals in 13...

Hugo Broos Leads Bafana Bafana Back To The FIFA World Cup After 24 Years

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 09: South Africa players celebrate during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between South Africa and Nigeria at Toyota Stadium on September 09, 2025 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Charlé...

Factbox on badminton

Early forms of badminton were played in China, India and Greece but the modern game, the world's fastest racket sport, began to develop in England in the late 19th century. Badminton is named after the Duke's of Beaufort residence in...