
US imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon imports in move targeting China
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff and minimum import prices on polysilicon to protect domestic manufacturers from Chinese competition.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff and minimum import prices on polysilicon to protect domestic manufacturers from Chinese competition.

Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij has defended his club and the independent concussion panel process, breaking his silence after signing a waiver to continue playing. The statement follows CEO Steve Hocking taking responsibility for failing to notify the AFL.
Lionel Messi scored twice and added an assist to become the all-time leading scorer in Leagues Cup history, leading Inter Miami to a 4-2 comeback victory over Atlético San Luis.

Britain cleared Paramount Skydance’s US$110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after the CMA and culture minister found no competition or media plurality threats, while the merger still faces legal hurdles in the US.

Binance-affiliated entities filed a Hong Kong petition against RedotPay's founders, alleging the startup diverted over 470,000 Binance Card customers to its competing stablecoin card and claiming $472.8 million in losses.

Uefa has reiterated its threat to boycott Fifa competitions and its loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino's presidency, as criticism mounts from Fifpro, Conmebol, and various national associations over governance and unilateral actions.
UEFA maintains its threat to boycott FIFA competitions and states it has lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino, despite FIFA apologizing for a failed plan to sell World Cup stakes.

Russian athletes will compete as a full national team with national colors at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Germany, the Russian Gymnastics Federation announced, amid conflicting local symbol restriction claims.
Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has earned his maiden call-up to India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah following an impressive domestic run.

Uefa threatens boycott of FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, over Gianni Infantino's leadership after his aborted plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, despite international support from Conmebol, Caf, Mexico, and Argentina.

Jetstar to charge A$25-A$52 for overhead locker space from Feb, testing unbundling limits in Asia-Pacific; analysts call it 'extreme' but potentially influential for regional rivals.

NRL officials are in England discussing a potential investment deal with Super League, aiming to transform the competition's fortunes. Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will host a 2027 Dublin weekend, with NRL investment talks nearing completion after finalising broadcast deals.
LIV Golf secured a lead investor and announced plans for players to become majority equity holders, aiming to ensure the league's future following the planned withdrawal of funding from Saudi Arabia's PIF.

Experts and insiders outline six key reforms for Fifa, including separating commercial and regulatory arms, introducing external EU-style regulation, curbing presidential powers, increasing financial transparency, rethinking development funding, and diversifying the electorate.

Lissie Harper, widow of slain UK police officer PC Andrew Harper, is urging public support for a petition to block his killers from early release under prison overcrowding measures.

Belgian powerlifter Sonita Muluh says she does not feel safe competing after a spotter interfered with her record squat attempt in Lithuania and later claimed on Instagram he did so intentionally. Lithuanian police are investigating.

Leaked documents reveal Fifa president Gianni Infantino held advanced talks in late 2020 to rebrand the European Super League under Fifa branding, outlining a 12-year partnership and joint commercial venture.
India finished as the No. 1 boxing nation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with ten medals, sparking discussions among experts on whether the historic success can translate into Olympic and Asian Games dominance.

Startup Hark launched Hark Handoff, an AI browser agent capable of navigating websites without official APIs to complete tasks. Backed by a $700 million Series A funding, the company claims the agent predicts next actions and undercuts competitors on cost and speed.
England's Jos Buttler surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the all-time leading T20 run-scorer during The Hundred, subsequently tipping 15-year-old Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to eventually break his new record.

China's largest hotpot chain, Haidilao, diversifies into hamburger and sushi to counter slowing hotpot sales, despite a competitive market and past failures like Hiburger.

England's worst Six Nations performance has contributed to the Rugby Football Union expecting a £10m loss for the financial year ending June 2026, driven by reduced prize money and a light home fixture calendar.
The US government plans to expand the $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee to petitions seeking extensions of stay for companies with large nonimmigrant workforces.

Clashes between the US and EU are becoming the 'new normal' with competition over tech regulations at the core, a Chinese think tank analysis says, citing recent EU antitrust fines against Google.