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Italy ready to confirm starting XI for World Cup play-off final

Italy changed their schedule ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup play-off in Bosnia, but it seems as if Gennaro Gattuso is not inclined to change his starting XI. It kicks off at the Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica on Tuesday March 31 at 19.45 UK time. Advertisement The Azzurri laboured to a 2-0 victory over Northern

A Kurdish woman in traditional dress holds a lit torch during Nowruz, the Persian New Year, on a hill overlooking the town of Akra in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Friday, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
World News

Netanyahu Orders Expansion of Security Buffer Zone in Southern Lebanon

March 29 (Reuters) – Israeli ⁠Prime ⁠Minister Benjamin ⁠Netanyahu said on Sunday ​he had instructed the ‌military to further ‌expand the ⁠existing ⁠security buffer zone in southern Lebanon, vowing ​to fundamentally change the security situation there. “I have ​just instructed to further expand ⁠the ⁠existing security ⁠buffer zone. ​We are determined to fundamentally ​change the

Trump says ‘Cuba’s next’ as the island, US continue talks

March 29, 2026, 1:47 p.m. ET President Donald Trump once again hinted at potential action coming to Cuba amid monthslong sanctions that have put pressure on the island and sparked conversations between the United States and the country situated around 90 miles from Florida. Trump slipped in that “Cuba’s next” while speaking about the U.S.

Weekly Forex Forecast - 29th March
Forex

Weekly Forex Forecast – 29th March

Fundamental Analysis & Market Sentiment I wrote on 22nd March that the best trades for the week would be: Long of the USD/JPY currency pair. This gave a win of 0.95%. Long of Brent Crude Oil but with ¼ of the normal position size. This gave a loss of 1.85%. Last week’s overall loss of

Non mobile technology

8 open-source apps that save money and beat their paid alternatives

I like open-source software not only because the apps are free of charge, but they’re often better than their proprietary counterparts. Here are the ones that have replaced common proprietary apps for me. Joplin Who needs Evernote when you have free note-taking? I used to use Evernote to keep track of information and jot down

Entertainment

英皇盛世之夜| 周國賢壓軸引全場High爆除衫 羣星興奮玩Canton Pop Party – 本地

為慶祝「英皇娛樂25+ HAPPY BIRTHDAY慶典」,一眾英皇歌手輪流出動造勢,今次聯乘「BEAT FRIDAY」舉行《英皇盛世之夜 Canton Disco Vibes》,以英皇經典金曲到新派作品串連整個晚上,一首接一首,將現場氣氛由頭帶到落尾,熱鬧非凡。 昨晚(27日),周國賢(Endy)、曾傲棐(Arvin)、女團VIVA、黃明德(Dark)及黎展峯(Andy)齊齊現身派對,何佩瑜(Jeana)更驚喜客串擔任客席DJ打碟,溫碧霞(Irene)及楊天宇(Angus)亦有到場感受熾熱氛圍。全晚歌單充滿集體回憶,由《活著VIVA》、《隆重登場》、《明愛暗戀補習社》、《爆了》、《櫻花樹下》、《彌敦道》,到新派的《FOMO》、《FM520》、《免費升級》、《框框》,每一首都吸引不同年代的樂迷跟着大合唱,場面震撼。 經過一輪熱身後,Arvin、Andy、Dark及VIVA先後上台跟樂迷一齊跳唱,將現場氣氛逐步推高。壓軸登場的周國賢,音樂一響起,全場隨即陷入瘋狂尖叫,將整晚氣氛推向最高峰。原來Endy、Arvin、VIVA、Andy同Dark全部都係第一次參加Canton Pop Party,難怪個個都玩得特別投入。Endy更投入到即場脫掉外套,他興奮表示:「成晚都係自己公司嘅歌,感覺好得意,由舊歌到新歌,成個flow好順,見到台下啲人由頭唱到尾,自己都忍唔住跟住跳,同埋跳到除埋件外套,真係玩得好開心。」 VIVA全晚玩得極度興奮,成員們異口同聲表示:「原來係咁好玩,全部都係我哋自己公司嘅歌,好神奇。公司好多歌都係九十、二十年代嘅經典金曲,中間啲轉換超正,轉得好順。」成員Ada更分享了一段小插曲:「啱啲同啲DJ們指教咗一下,佢哋話播到第一個Chorus嘅時候就可以㩒細聲啲個音樂俾觀眾唱,點知我個Timing一㩒嘅時候就靜咗,哈哈,跟住DJ安慰我:『唔係你問題,係佢哋唔Get啫嗰下。』原來咁樣tune音樂係可以咁樣玩,要捉觀眾嘅Timing,玩吓Party嘅vibe,今晚係好enjoy。」 曾傲棐(Arvin)坦言感覺新鮮:「好似去咗食Omakase咁,同埋公司真係有好多好歌,又可以重溫經典,又可以同一班歌迷近距離接觸一齊玩,good㗎。」黎展峯(Andy)則大讚全晚氣氛:「今晚好正,尤其是係全晚都係我哋英皇嘅歌,同埋都係大家耳熟能詳嘅歌,佢最正嘅就係播小小前奏出嚟,大家就會跟住一齊唱,我覺得呢種感覺好有feel。」黃明德(Dark)亦笑言:「可以同我最愛嘅artist朋友、同事一齊跳舞,聽英皇嘅歌,但係又有少少Remix,今日真係好開心。」 Source link

Football

Joan Laporta makes ‘did what I had to’ admission about Lionel Messi’s exit as Barcelona ‘needed to build a new team’

The conversation then turned to the Negreira case, the investigation into payments made by Barcelona to a former refereeing official that has dominated headlines in Spain. Laporta was quick to dismiss any suggestion that the allegations would permanently damage the club’s reputation, instead pointing the finger at external forces in the Spanish capital for fueling

travel

Inside Fabled Voyages’ New Cruise

A new pet-friendly residential cruise concept is taking shape in the United States, promising long-term life at sea for passengers who want to bring their dogs and cats along for the journey. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! A Residential Cruise That Treats Pets as Part of the Household Fabled Voyages, a US-based

Stock Market

One Is Built for a Recession. Here’s Which One to Own.

It’s hard to find a truly recession-proof stock, but some companies are better equipped to weather recessions than others. When it comes to digital payments, Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) run a virtual duopoly, but one is much better positioned to endure a recession than the other. If you had to choose between

celebrities

The Cost of Never Breaking Character (57 chars)

Forget the number. Everybody knows the number. Forbes prints it. Google surfaces it. Fan accounts debate whether it rounds up or down. The Tom Cruise net worth conversation, as typically conducted, is the least interesting conversation you can have about Tom Cruise. tom cruise top gun maverick The interesting conversation starts with a different question.

Movies

3 Jack Black Blockbusters & More Included in This Week’s Hulu Releases

Peacock‘s new releases for the week of March 30 – April 5, 2026, include three massive Jack Black films. Arriving on April 1, the Kung Fu Panda trilogy follows Po, a lovable giant panda voiced by Black, as he lives his dream of becoming a Kung Fu master. In Kung Fu Panda (2008), Grand Master

Football

Former Italy stars want Pio Esposito to start World Cup play-off

Former Italy players Antonio Di Natale and Alberico Evani both encourage Gennaro Gattuso to start Francesco Pio Esposito in the World Cup play-off with Bosnia. It kicks off at the Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica on Tuesday March 31 at 19.45 UK time. Advertisement Pio Esposito pushing for Italy start MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 14:

travel

Hong Kong Hits 13.7 Million Tourists, Signals New Growth Era

Hong Kong has reached a new tourism milestone in 2026, welcoming 13.7 million visitors in the early months of the year as the city’s post-pandemic recovery shifts decisively into a broader phase of growth and long-term investment. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! Image by Travel And Tour World Arrival Surge Builds on

Stock Market

Wall Street touts ‘grind lower’ trades as Iran weighs on stocks

(Bloomberg) — As the Iran war heads into a fifth week, Wall Street bank strategists have been touting trades that would pay off if a stock-market selloff is slow and steady. BBVA recently recommended April Euro Stoxx 50 Index put spreads, citing market complacency even in the face of a US troop buildup, while JPMorgan

Shania Moser (WVSP Image)
World News

West Virginia State Police searching for missing woman last seen in Kingwood

Shania Moser (WVSP Image) KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia State Police are asking communities to keep an eye out for a missing woman last seen in Preston County. According to a Facebook post by the WVSP, 29-year-old Shania Moser was last seen Thursday, March 26, at around 11 a.m. in the Albright Avenue

CTF Life is the title sponsor of the KTSI “Fencing Plus” Training Programme. The Champions Cup & Commencement at Kai Tak Arena saw more than 100 young fencers compete and showcase their skills.
Local news - Hong Kong

Elite sports training opens new doors for Hong Kong youth

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In Kai Tak Arena, under bright lights, a group of young fencers crossed blades in a demonstration bout that drew sharp intakes of breath from the crowd. Silver medallist Ho Sze-long from the 15th National Games of China faced off against Chan Lok-hei,

celebrities

‘Thinking Small Is A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy,’ Said Jeff Bezos. Here’s Why People ‘Overestimate Risk And Underestimate Opportunity’

Jeff Bezos believes most people get risk completely wrong, and that mistake quietly shapes the size of their ambitions. Speaking at the New York Times DealBook Summit in 2024, the Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Blue Origin founder said one of the biggest mental traps people fall into is assuming things are riskier than they actually are,

Sports

Tudor leaves after just seven games as Spurs battle for survival

Tottenham parted company with coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent on Sunday after just seven games in charge as they battle to stay in the Premier League. Tudor lost five of those matches to leave Spurs out of the Champions League and hovering just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League. Advertisement

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World News

Got $5,000? 2 Stocks the Fed’s Rate Decision Just Made More Attractive

Stock investors tend to think that lower interest rates translate into higher stock prices. While that is often true, some companies benefit when interest rates hold steady, and yes, many of those are outside the financial sector. This is because comparatively higher rates are often a sign of economic health. Moreover, many companies have attained

Riding the Wave of Global Expansion, Chinese-funded Fixed Income Embarks on a New Journey - DMI 2026 Annual Summit
Local news - Hong Kong

DMI 2026 Annual Summit Successfully Convened in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, March 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CSCI Technology Co., Ltd. hosted the “DMI 2026 Annual Summit” at the Financial Convention Centre of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) on 26 March 2026, bringing together nearly 300 participants from government, financial institutions and across the industry. Held under the theme of “Riding the Wave

Non mobile technology

BYD’s Luxury EV Ambition: Daniel Craig’s Bold Move with DENZA Z9GT Could Revolutionize Europe’s Tourism-Driven Automotive Market

Home » TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY NEWS » BYD’s Luxury EV Ambition: Daniel Craig’s Bold Move with DENZA Z9GT Could Revolutionize Europe’s Tourism-Driven Automotive Market Published on March 29, 2026 Image generated with Ai In an unprecedented move, Chinese automaker BYD is shifting gears in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, setting its sights firmly on Europe’s

travel

United Kingdom’s Oxford Sets Tourism Milestones in 2025 with 3.8 Million Visitors Cementing Its Reputation as the Ultimate Cultural and Historical Jewel

Home » United Kingdom Travel News » United Kingdom’s Oxford Sets Tourism Milestones in 2025 with 3.8 Million Visitors Cementing Its Reputation as the Ultimate Cultural and Historical Jewel Published on March 29, 2026 Image generated with Ai In 2025, Oxford, one of the most iconic cities in the UK, achieved a monumental

Stock Market

The economics of war extend far beyond energy prices and stock markets

In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, student groups pushed for curriculum change in economics. They wanted to learn about real-world economics beyond the stylized models that embroil students in mathematics. As an economics professor, my own students have asked me about issues like Gaza and Iran, when textbooks aren’t much help. Based on

An old empty glass bottle, being held up by a person wearing blue gloves. The bottle is being held up in front of a brick wall.
World News

Historic artefacts found in roof during upgrade

An assorted array of historic artefacts have been rediscovered in a 120-year-old roof that is currently being replaced. Cigarette packets, matches and a chewing gum wrapper were some of the items that were revealed inside the roof space of the Grade II listed Cornerstone, in Kettering, Northamptonshire, that is currently undergoing a £7m restoration project.

Art Basel 2016
Local news - Hong Kong

Art Basel HK 2026 What Sold And What The Dealers Said

  Art Basel Hong Kong has wrapped its 2026 edition with solid commercial results and a notably international crowd, drawing 91,500 visitors over the week and cementing the city’s position as the primary meeting point for the art world in Asia. Sales held up well beyond the opening VIP days, with galleries reporting sustained activity

celebrities

Lionel Richie’s message to new celebrities is simple and that’s the problem

I would have never guessed that new celebrities have to be taught something so simple, yet seeing the entire spectacle and issues that came with Chappell Roan and her reported failure to properly engage a child fan, it is obvious the lesson had to be given. Lionel Richie has always been a gracious, unproblematic celebrity,

Movies

Hellboy Star’s Fighting Movie & More Included in This Week’s Paramount+ Releases

This week‘s new releases on Paramount+ include Hellboy Star Ron Perlman’s intense showdown, The Day of the Fight, alongside a powerhouse lineup of fresh content. Premiering on April 1, 2026, Day of the Fight (2023) is a gripping boxing drama helmed by Jack Huston. Michael Pitt stars as Mike Flannigan, a pugilist seeking redemption in

travel

United Kingdom’s Tourism Set to Break Records in 2026 with Visitor Surge Fueled by Government Strategies, Global Campaigns, and Cultural Richness: Everything You Need to Know

Home » TOURISM NEWS » United Kingdom’s Tourism Set to Break Records in 2026 with Visitor Surge Fueled by Government Strategies, Global Campaigns, and Cultural Richness: Everything You Need to Know Published on March 29, 2026 Image generated with Ai The United Kingdom’s tourism sector is gearing up for a monumental rise in international visitors

Stock Market

1 Ridiculously Easy Way to Beat the Stock Market Experts

In the investment management industry, professional fund managers certainly get idolized. Whether it’s their sharp suits, clear commentary, or huge paychecks, it’s not surprising if regular investors want to emulate their strategies. After all, we’re all after big returns. But retail investors don’t need to do this. Here’s one ridiculously easy way you can beat

A Kurdish woman in traditional dress holds a lit torch during Nowruz, the Persian New Year, on a hill overlooking the town of Akra in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Friday, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
World News

Pakistan Hosts Regional Powers for Iran Talks With Focus on Hormuz Proposals

By Ariba Shahid, Jonathan Spicer and Mubasher Bukhari ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL, March 29 (Reuters) – Pakistan ⁠hosted ⁠talks with Turkey, Egypt and Saudi ⁠Arabia on Sunday as part of its efforts to broker an end to the ​Iran war, with initial discussions focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, sources familiar with the

HK gains traction, backed by mainland, mega-event boom
Local news - Hong Kong

HK gains traction, backed by mainland, mega-event boom

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po delivers a speech at The University of Hong Kong Business School 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner on March 15, 2026. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVT) Hong Kong is well positioned to navigate external shocks and keep growth on course, buoyed by the mega-event economic boom and underpinned by the Chinese mainland serving as a