The agony and ecstasy of scoring last-minute face value Taylor Swift tickets
When Julia Thomas woke up at her home in Cleveland last Saturday, she spontaneously decided to drive 15 hours to the Taylor Swift concert that night in Nashville, picking up her sister in Cincinnati along the way. But they were missing one thing: tickets.
2023-05-13 17:20
Zelenskyy arrives in Rome for meetings with Pope Francis, Italian leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy has arrived in Rome for meeting with Italian leaders and Pope Francis
2023-05-13 16:52
Adani Group’s Flagship, Utility Firm Seek to Raise $2.6 Billion
Two companies in billionaire Gautam Adani’s empire, including his flagship firm, are seeking to raise as much as
2023-05-13 16:46
Ineos ‘optimistic’ over Man United purchase after increased contact with Raine Group
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has had more extensive contact with Raine Group over the past two weeks than Qatar, creating a positivity within the INEOS bid that they can be the next owners of Manchester United, although it has not yet been communicated who the preferred bidder is. That does leave the way open for a huge Qatar offer that many have long been waiting for, but it would have to be a significant increase on their third-round bid of under £5bn. They would also have to be quick, as it is now expected that an announcement on preferred bidder could come next week. While the nature of this process ultimately comes down to the numbers, there was irritation on the selling side at some of the briefing around the third Sheikh Jassim-led bid, given it was considerably lower than had been anticipated. The Independent has also been told that the Glazers have been giving consideration to the fact any Qatar offer could take six to nine months longer, due to the likelihood that the assessment by the Owners and Directors test would be far longer. The bid comes as the Premier League have sought to tighten regulations on state-linked owners, amid increasing pressure over the subject. The Glazers are also conscious of the fact that, if that happens, and the Qatar deal were to falter, Ratcliffe would be unlikely to come in on a point of principle. As the INEOS group have long pointed out, their offer can lead to a cleaner process. Ratcliffe's group are “optimistic” that, if the takeover process continues smoothly, they would at least have an agreement to buy the club by the summer transfer window. That could leave Erik ten Hag frustrated as regards transfers for next season, given the club would be restricted in what it could do, but with the offset that the future would be much clearer thereafter. Either way, the Glazers' bankers are currently willing to discuss final details with Ratcliffe. The only development that could currently change that is if Qatar come back in with a huge offer, and there is insistence from within the Gulf state they are still in the race. At the same time, discussions with Raine have been minimal, with one source even stating that it was as close as you can get to being “ghosted” in such processes. The prospective takeover of United has been discussed at the top levels of the state, but a number of political issues have complicated the planned purchase, not least the willingness to not be seen to just pay whatever it takes. From the start, Qatar have been insistent they will only buy for the right price. It remains to be seen whether that valuation changes as the possibility of failure looms. Read More What would a Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover mean for Manchester United Erik ten Hag unsure what funds will be available to strengthen Man Utd’s squad Man Utd fans stage protest against Glazers before and during Aston Villa match
2023-05-13 16:28
G-7 Finance Chiefs Boost Ukraine Aid, Propose Supply Chain Plan
Group of Seven finance chiefs put more aid on the table for Ukraine, set up a new supply
2023-05-13 15:55
India Reliance's JioCinema unveils pricing for premium content
NEW DELHI Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s streaming platform JioCinema announced premium pricing of $12.22 a year, as it
2023-05-13 15:55
Zelenskyy to meet with Pope Francis at Vatican in Rome visit
The Vatican says that Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy will meet with Pope Francis during a trip to Rome
2023-05-13 15:50
China Authorities Summon Banks to Clarify Probe Details: Cailian
Chinese authorities summoned several state-owned banks and other lenders on Friday to clarify details of closely watched industry
2023-05-13 15:49
G7 plans new vaccine effort for developing nations, Yomiuri reports
TOKYO (Reuters) -The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations is set to agree on establishing a new programme to distribute
2023-05-13 15:48
Ukraine Latest: Kyiv Hit With Sixth Drone Attack This Month
Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital with drones early Saturday for the sixth time since the beginning of May. President
2023-05-13 15:25
Credit Suisse Already Had Problems in 2015, UBS CEO Tells Paper
UBS Group AG Chief Executive Officer Sergio Ermotti, who’s overseeing the takeover of Credit Suisse Group AG in
2023-05-13 15:19
The Russian Nuclear Company The West Can't Live Without
Cutting the heart out of a nuclear power plant is a surgical procedure that only a few specialists
2023-05-13 14:51