Football

Soccer-Spurs' transfer market spending must be smart and sustainable, says Levy

LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur's spending in the transfer market must be smart and sustainable, Chairman Daniel Levy said as the Premier League club on Monday announced a fall in revenue on top of mounting challenges on the pitch.

World

English councils warn of insolvency amid soaring SEND deficits: The Guardian

LONDON, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 20 councils in England have warned they are at risk of insolvency due to overspending on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support, according to a recent report by The Guardian.

World

France's Le Pen: I'm out of the running for the 2027 race, but will fight on

PARIS (Reuters) - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Monday that a court's decision to bar her from office for misuse of European funds ruled her out of the 2027 presidential election, adding she had no confidence in an appeal being heard before the vote.

Other Sports

Darts-World Darts Championship winner's prize doubled to one million pounds

(Reuters) - Next year's PDC darts world champion will pocket a record one million pounds ($1.29 million) winner's cheque, double the amount banked by this year's champion Luke Littler, the Professional Darts Corporation said on Monday.

World

Kenya holds promotional forum for 4th Global Digital Trade Expo

NAIROBI, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A promotional conference for the fourth Global Digital Trade Expo was held in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday, with participants including senior government officials, diplomats and business executives.

World

Leftist Gonzalez slightly ahead in Ecuador presidential race-polls

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Leftist Luisa Gonzalez is narrowly leading incumbent President Daniel Noboa in two polls ahead of a April 13 run-off race, the surveys showed on Monday, after Noboa barely notched a win in the first round.

World

US embassies globally tell suppliers to comply with Trump ban on diversity policies

MADRID (Reuters) - The Trump administration has warned local suppliers to U.S. embassies and consulates as well as recipients of U.S. grants worldwide that they must comply with its ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programmes or risk losing payments.

World

Hong Kong, Guangdong hold ceremony to mark 60 years of Dongjiang water supply

HONG KONG, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony was held here on Monday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, along with the opening of Dancing Water Drops Exhibition.

World

Zelenskiy says Russia has committed over 183,000 war crimes in Ukraine

KYIV (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Monday for Russia to be punished for more than 183,000 alleged war crimes documented by Ukraine since Moscow's 2022 invasion, saying justice was needed to prevent "evil from proliferating."

Motorsport

Motor racing-Aston Martin will be in F1 for decades to come, says owner Stroll

LONDON (Reuters) -The Aston Martin brand will be in Formula One for decades to come, team owner Lawrence Stroll said on Monday after the sportscar maker announced the sale of its stake in the Silverstone-based outfit.

Other Sports

IOC's ticketing rules hit by EU antitrust complaint from German ticket marketplace

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -German online ticket marketplace Ticombo has filed a complaint about the International Olympic Committee to EU antitrust regulators, alleging the IOC's ticketing rules block rival resale platforms and are anti-competitive.

World

Zambia issues new banknotes, coins

LUSAKA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Zambia's central bank on Monday launched new banknotes and coins, which the government said marks another step in the evolution of the country's currency.

World

Namibia's financial system remains stable, with positive economic prospect: central bank

WINDHOEK, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's financial system remains stable with strong liquidity levels and adequate capital buffers, the Bank of Namibia said on Monday.

World

Feature: "Daddy is going to save lives"

MANDALAY, Myanmar, March 31 (Xinhua) -- "Do you know what Daddy is going to do?"

Athletics

Athletics-Johnson hopes to bring 'Formula 1 of racing' with Grand Slam Track

(Reuters) -Four-times Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson believes his Grand Slam Track can be the "Formula One of athlete racing," as the novel circuit that puts rivalries at the forefront kicks off in Kingston, Jamaica, from Friday.

World

China, Zambia ink macadamia nut export deal

CHILANGA, Zambia, March 31 (Xinhua) -- China and Zambia on Monday signed an agreement on the export of macadamia nuts to the Asian country.

Tennis

Tennis-Paolini says ciao to coach Furlan after decade-long run

(Reuters) -Jasmine Paolini has called game, set and match on a decade with Renzo Furlan, ending a glittering partnership that peaked last year with Grand Slam finals, Olympic gold, and a Coach of the Year crown for her long-time mentor.

World

6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts off Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara, no tsunami warning issued

JAKARTA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province on Monday evening without triggering large waves, the country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency reported.

World

Ethiopia launches cholera vaccination for 1 mln at-risk people

ADDIS ABABA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government has launched a cholera vaccination campaign in the southwestern part of the country, targeting about one million people at risk.

World

1st LD Writethru: Fire engulfs Tesla dealership in Rome, arson suspected

ROME, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A fire broke out at a Tesla dealership on the outskirts of Rome early Monday, destroying at least 17 electric vehicles, local authorities confirmed.