The Three Lions were perfect from the spot with all five kicks in Duesseldorf, while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford continued his fine penalty record by saving from Manuel Akanji. It was quite a contrast to the penalty heartbreak that Gareth Southgate's England side went through three years ago when they lost the final of Euro 2020 on home soil. As a player Southgate also suffered the ignominy that comes with missing in a shoot-out more than most after his penalty was saved in the Euro 96 semi-final exit to Germany. Читать дальше...
Joint record three-time winners Spain face France in Munich on Tuesday after ousting hosts Germany in extra-time. Explosive new Real Madrid signing Mbappe has struggled at the Euros after breaking his nose in France's first match, scoring once from the penalty spot, but remains Les Bleus' main attacking threat. "I think football is a collective sport, and it's true that if it was one-on-one it would be tricky, but it's up to us in the end," Cucurella told a news conference Sunday. "Apart from being good with the ball... Читать дальше...
Israeli protesters blocked roads in Tel Aviv for a second day on Sunday, demanding the government secure a hostage deal with Hamas as the Gaza war enters a 10th month.
The Dutch came from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 in Berlin on Saturday in a tense quarter-final, with the balance tipped in their favour by the burly Burnley striker's appearance from the bench. With Turkey comfortably sitting 1-0 up at half-time fervently backed by raucous support at the Olympiastadion, Ronald Koeman rolled the dice and called for his wildcard option. Weghorst burst into football's global consciousness with a stunning brace as a substitute against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup... Читать дальше...
The Afrikaans language Rapport newspaper hailed South Africa’s first win over Ireland since 2016 in a titanic battle between the top two teams in the world. A headline awarded a "cum laude" ("with praise") to Springbok coach "Doctor" Rassie Erasmus for improving the formula that won a second successive Rugby World Cup title last year. “The new Springbok model is still the V8 machine of 2023 but under the bonnet there is now significantly more speed,” wrote rugby journalist Bokkie Gerber. According to Gerber... Читать дальше...
This optimistic take on the state of affairs may be startling to some, but not Hannah Ritchie, a Scottish data scientist whose first book lets the facts speak for themselves. "We just are unaware of how bad the past was," Ritchie told AFP from Edinburgh. "People are just unaware that at least half of kids died, that diseases were rife, that most people lived in poverty, that most of the world were hungry." Her book, "Not the End of the World", presents an evidence-rich counterpoint to the view that everything is going in the wrong direction... Читать дальше...
A long-running heat wave is threatening roughly 130 million people across the US with record-breaking temperatures from coast to coast, setting the stage for more potential records in the coming days. The National Weather Service has extended excessive heat warnings, as cities like Ukiah, Livermore, Las Vegas, and Phoenix report dangerously high temperatures, and firefighters battle wildfires exacerbated by the extreme heat.
A West African leaders' summit opens on Sunday amid political strife, following the formation of a breakaway confederation by the military rulers of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso at a rival meeting. This defiant assembly, on the eve of the ECOWAS summit, poses a significant challenge to the regional bloc, which is already beset by budgetary issues, jihadist violence and the complexities of assembling a force in the region.
Israel conducted deadly air strikes in the Gaza Strip as the war entered its tenth month on Sunday, with intense fighting continuing across the Palestinian enclave. Amidst the violence, new diplomatic efforts are underway to achieve a ceasefire, although significant differences remain between Israel and Hamas regarding the terms of a truce and hostage release.
Polls open in the second and final round of France's snap legislative elections on Sunday with more than 500 seats still up for grabs in the lower-house National Assembly. The vote will also determine France's next prime minister, who will likely come from the party or coalition winning the most seats. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the French legislative elections.
Uruguay, who finished the game with ten men after Nahitan Nandez was sent off in the 74th minute, will face Colombia in Charlotte, North Carolina, in their semi-final on Wednesday. Colombia beat Panama 5-0 in Saturday's other quarter-final earlier in Arizona. The other semi-final, in New Jersey on Tuesday, will see world champions Argentina face surprise package Canada. In a city better known for boxing than for the beautiful game, it was a bruising contest with little quality play and a tournament high 41 fouls. Читать дальше...
A 25-16 loss to a new-look Australia in Sydney on Saturday marks their longest run without a win since 2012, when Gatland was in charge during his first stint. He characterised the result as "just where we are at the moment". Wales have one more Test against the Wallabies in Melbourne next week to stop the rot, with the New Zealander saying they have stay in the "arm-wrestle". "The way the boys have trained this week and the buzz around them, they've been outstanding," he said. "We know we're... Читать дальше...
He pointed to his greenhouse's metal frame and its white plastic sheeting strewn across the plot, inside an area designated a humanitarian zone by the Israeli army. "People were sitting peacefully on their farmland ... and suddenly tanks arrived and fired at us, and then there were (air) strikes." Abu Jazar said the Israeli operation in late June destroyed about 40 dunams (10 acres) of land and killed five labourers. His is not an isolated case. Across Gaza, 57 percent of agricultural land has been damaged since the war began... Читать дальше...
The reply is inaudible, but beneath his mask he appears to be grinning as he yanks the door open -- and four scientists who have spent a year away from all other human contact, simulating a mission to Mars, spill out to cheers and applause. Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell, Nathan Jones and team leader Kelly Haston have spent the past 378 days sealed inside the "Martian" habitat in Houston, Texas, part of NASA's research into what it will take to put humans on the Red Planet. They have been growing vegetables... Читать дальше...
Captain Baptiste Serin as well as debutants Antoine Frisch and Theo Attissogbe crossed for tries for Les Bleus, who were without star scrum-half Antoine Dupont as he prepares to play sevens at the Paris Olympics. Replacement centre Matias Orlando was Los Pumas' only try-scorer as former fly-half Contepomi tasted defeat having taken over from Michael Cheika after last year's Rugby World Cup where Argentina lost to England in the third-place play-off. "We ticked a lot of boxes which allowed us to win the game," Galthie told Canal+. Читать дальше...
