John Korir crossed the finish line with a time of 2:01:52 — shattering the previous course record set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011. Sharon Lokedi also repeated in the women's race, posting the second-fastest time in race history.
Lando Norris held off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and four-time champion Max Verstappen to win the 2025 F1 championship — and the Laureus Breakthrough award. Rory McIlroy was also recognised. Carlos Alcaraz was named Sportsman of the Year.
The acclaimed actor, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, addressed fan concern via social media. "Health issues are a constant for me, but I'm a strong chick and I'm getting stronger and better every day," she wrote.
Rand Merchant Bank, Standard Chartered, Chapel Hill Denham, and Absa Bank lead Africa's evolving investment banking landscape — with landmark deals and expanding regional reach across the continent.
Brent crude climbed above $95 a barrel amid escalating US–Iran tensions and concerns about energy shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy route.
The pan-European STOXX 600 declined 0.8% on Monday. Germany's DAX fell 1% and France's CAC 40 dropped 0.9% as investor sentiment weakened across travel, banking and auto sectors.
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