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World-beating Germany retain team sprint title
AFP, Published on 04/08/2023
» GLASGOW: Germany retained their women's team sprint title and shattered their own world record at the cycling world championships on Thursday.
Burnt-out car transport ship limps into Dutch port
AFP, Published on 03/08/2023
» EEMSHAVEN (NETHERLANDS) - A burnt-out freighter carrying thousands of cars was towed into a Dutch port on Thursday, as an environmental disaster was averted more than a week after the ship caught fire off the coast.
Captain urges under-fire USA to raise game in World Cup knockouts
AFP, Published on 03/08/2023
» AUCKLAND: United States captain Lindsey Horan has called on the holders to "raise the standard" heading into the Women's World Cup knockout phase but defended her team against criticism that followed their goalless draw with Portugal.
USA look far from favourites after limping into World Cup last 16
AFP, Published on 02/08/2023
» AUCKLAND: The United States came into the Women's World Cup as favourites to win a third title in a row but they head into the last 16 looking anything but champions after limping through the group stage.
'Angry' Spain promise response to World Cup drubbing
AFP, Published on 01/08/2023
» WELLINGTON - Spain coach Jorge Vilda says his "angry" players can shake off the mental scars of a 4-0 mauling from Japan and be a force in the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup.
Australia face must-win World Cup clash, Japan take on Spain
AFP, Published on 31/07/2023
» SYDNEY - Co-hosts Australia have to beat Canada on Monday or risk an unthinkable exit from the Women's World Cup in the first round, while former champions Japan take on Spain with top spot in their group on the line.
Colombia stun Germany at World Cup but New Zealand out in tears
AFP, Published on 31/07/2023
» SYDNEY - Colombia scored a 97th-minute winner to stun Germany 2-1 on a night of Women's World Cup drama Sunday which also saw Norway and Switzerland into the last 16 but co-hosts New Zealand dumped out in tears.
US announces $345 mn military aid package for Taiwan
AFP, Published on 29/07/2023
» WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday unveiled a US$345 million military aid package for Taiwan designed to quickly bolster the island's ability to deter a Chinese invasion.
Ship blaze off Dutch coast losing 'intensity'
AFP, Published on 29/07/2023
» THE HAGUE - Rescuers were on Friday finally able to board a cargo ship packed with electric vehicles that caught fire off the Dutch coast but authorities said the flames, though less intense, still pose a risk to nearby natural sites.
Holders USA held by Netherlands at Women's World Cup
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» WELLINGTON: Captain Lindsey Horan scored a second-half equaliser as holders the United States came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup on Thursday, in a rematch of the 2019 final between the teams.