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Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style
AFP, Published on 18/11/2025
» PARIS - Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up World Cup qualification with resounding wins in their last European group matches on Monday.
Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in next round of European qualifiers
AFP, Published on 11/11/2025
» PARIS — The penultimate round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
French couple plan three-month swim across Atlantic
Published on 20/09/2025
» MARSEILLE, France - A French couple is training in the Mediterranean to prepare for what they hope will be a record-breaking three-month relay swim across the Atlantic.
Italy avoid disaster, Kosovo win in World Cup qualifying
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» PARIS - Sandro Tonali's last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season.
Wes Anderson and his A-list cast dazzle at Cannes
AFP, Published on 19/05/2025
» CANNES (FRANCE) - US director Wes Anderson brought his latest A-list cast led by Benicio del Toro to the Cannes film festival on Sunday, ramping up the star power as the competition reaches the halfway mark.
Miss Grand International ย้ายการประกวดมาประเทศไทย อย่างกระทันหัน
Published on 08/10/2024
» (L) AMY VIRANYA BERRY, Miss Grand UK 2024(R) FAITH TORRES, Miss Grand Gibraltar 2024วัดอรุณคักคัก กองประกวด Miss Grand International พาเหล่าสาวงาม ผู้เข้าประกวด ชมความงามของโบราณสถาน พระปรางค์วัดอรุณ ซึ่งก่อนหน้านี้ได้เตรียมจัดการประกวดที่ประเทศกัมพูชา แต่เกิดกระแสวิพากวิจารณ์ถึงความพร้อมของผู้จัดงาน ทำให้เกิดการยกเลิกการประกวดกระทันหัน และย้ายการประกวดมาที่ประเทศไทยPhoto By Pattarapong Chatpattarasill---------------------------------------Published caption::Temple beauties ... Miss Grand International contestants pose for photos on the grounds of Wat Arun. The venue has been moved to Thailand after the Miss Grand International organisation announced recently that the competition will not be hosted in Cambodia as planned this year, citing the local organiser’s inability to provide services that meet the company’s standards. Pattarapong Chatpattarasill
US readiness for war -- watch its Navy missile policy
News, Peter Apps, Published on 19/04/2024
» In October 2022 a US destroyer and supply ship pulled alongside each other in San Diego harbour to attempt something the Pentagon had never tried before -- reloading missiles on a US warship at sea rather than tied up alongside a pier.
Chokepoints could cripple trade
News, Published on 16/01/2024
» When traffic through the Suez Canal ground to a halt in 2021, the extraordinary cost and disruptions to global commerce seemed overwhelming. But 8,000 kilometres from the canals of Suez and Panama lie even more important shipping lanes, chokepoints that could cripple global trade should any disaster befall them.
Iran threatens closure of Mediterranean
Published on 23/12/2023
» An Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander has said the Mediterranean Sea could be closed if the United States and its allies continued to commit “crimes” in Gaza, Iranian media reported on Saturday, without explaining how that would happen.
Israel presses Gaza offensive in war it says will last 'months'
AFP, Published on 15/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP (Palestinian territories) - Israel pressed its offensive in the Gaza Strip on Friday after telling key backer the United States that the war to crush Hamas will last "more than several months".