U.S. envoys in Kyiv for Russia-Ukraine peace talks after meeting with Putin

China prepares £40bn stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth

Beijing wants banks and insurers to bolster investment in stock market as it helps to replenish cash reservesChina will inject $54bn (£40bn) into its financial sector as Beijing attempts to shore up banks and insurers in the face of faltering economic growth. A host of financial institutions said they were due to receive billions of yuan in capital from state institutions including the ministry of finance and even the company that runs the country’s tobacco monopoly.

Crucial state election will have national implications.

Maitland-Niles screamer earns Everton 2-2 draw with Man Utd

Maitland-Niles screamer earns Everton 2-2 draw with Man Utd LIVERPOOL, England, Sept 6 : Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a brilliant equaliser on his debut as Everton rescued a point in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday. Benjamin Sesko looked to have won the game for the visitors with an 87th-minute header, but substitute Maitland-Niles hit a first-time shot from 30 yards to preserve his side's unbeaten start to the season. United have...

Antonelli takes sensational home Italian GP win from back of grid

Antonelli takes sensational home Italian GP win from back of grid MONZA, Italy, Sept 6 : Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli won his home Italian Grand Prix after racing from 19th to first on Sunday in a massive blow for Mercedes teammate and closest championship rival George Russell. The 20-year-old was the first Italian winner at Monza since Ludovico Scarfiotti for Ferrari in 1966. Russell, who had led a re-start after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashed heavily at the end of lap two, finished...