In the penultimate match week of the Europa League’s first league phase, English sides Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur edged closer to cementing a top eight finish on Thursday with wins against Rangers and Hoffenheim, respectively. Elsewhere, Olympique Lyonnais remained ranked between the two Premier League teams in fifth place after a tense draw with Istanbul, while Italian side Lazio remained top of the standings, becoming the first team to qualify for the round of 16.
Europa League: Man United scrapes by Rangers as league phase reaches final matches
EU to approve sanctions on Israeli settlers, says Kallas
EUC DISCOURSE
This morning, European Union ministers engage in dialogue on security and sanctions.
Focus remains on uniting member states amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Trump Rejects Iran’s Peace Proposal, Fuelling Escalation in Oil Prices
OIL PRICE SPIKE
Trump dismisses Iran’s ceasefire proposal this morning, escalating tensions and resulting in a significant rise in global oil prices.