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Second-half goals from Maria Mendez, Jenni Hermoso and Mariona Caldentey propelled Spain to victory after Eliska Sonntagova's surprise opener for the visitors. "This match prepares us for everything to come," said Spain coach Montse Tome. "How we play the game matters a lot to us, these games prepare us for the Olympics." It looked like a shock may be on the cards with 56 minutes on the clock when Sonntagova broke the deadlock. But just four minutes later, and despite missing Ballon d'Or holder Aitana Bonmati... Читать дальше...

The Russian republic of Chechnya has taken the rare step of banning music it deems either too fast or too slow. Officials there have outlawed songs that don’t conform to new rules which specify their beat per minute, which excludes most of Western pop. The move is meant as a way to preserve the region’s culture, as Monte Francis explains.

The 27-year-old American is the top choice of oddsmakers to capture a second green jacket in three seasons this week at Augusta National after a sizzling start to the campaign. Scheffler has finished in the top 10 of seven of his eight PGA Tour events this season, including victories last month at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship and a runner-up effort at the Houston Open. "I'm an extremely competitive person and I like competing out here," said Scheffler. "I'm excited about how I've been playing to begin this year.

This year's competition, to take place in May in Sweden, has been rocked by controversy over Israel's participation at a time when its war with Hamas has left Gaza in tatters. The European Broadcasting Union acknowledged in a statement "the depth of feeling and the strong opinions that this year's Eurovision Song Contest - set against the backdrop of a terrible war in the Middle East - has provoked". While expressing understanding that "people will want to engage in debate and express their deeply held views on this matter"... Читать дальше...

After receiving a bye in the first round, Djokovic was imperious on the main Rainier III court as he won 6-1, 6-2 against the unseeded Russian. "My feeling was great," said Djokovic. "I think... it's been one of my best performances I had here in quite a few years. "Monte Carlo is the first big tournament of the clay court season. You know, I haven't been really able the last six, seven years to start off strong and start off well. I've always kind of struggled in this tournament." The Serb needed... Читать дальше...

Only 13 of the picturesque wooden huts -- once dotted across the British capital in the Victorian era -- have survived, with all of them now Grade II listed by Historic England for their architectural and historic importance. The public body responsible for renowned and old monuments, it completed the protective designations by adding a shelter in St John's Wood in northwest London, known locally as "The Chapel". "These are really important because they are relics of the age of horse-drawn hansom cabs in London," Luke Jacob... Читать дальше...

They call themselves "the Senior Women for Climate Protection". After losing their case in their home country, these Swiss women have finally secured a landmark win. The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the Swiss government, which the women had accused of not doing enough to combat global warming. Charlotte Huges has more in the report below.

The top court in Arizona on Tuesday ruled a 160-year-old near total ban on abortion is enforceable, thrusting the issue to the top of the agenda in a key US presidential election swing state.

Ten months later, as the 88th Masters prepares to tee off Thursday at Augusta National with 13 LIV players in the field of 89, there's still no finalized agreement to end the PGA-LIV split. With talks between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) having stretched well beyond a December deadline, there's a sense that not even another major triumph by a LIV player could have an impact on negotiations. "I don't think it would really affect it. I think there are already too many... Читать дальше...

The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire and thousands of people are marking the Eid al-Fitr celebration with a chronic shortage of food.

It is the fifth time the sides have been drawn against each other in the knockout stage of Europe's elite club competition in the last 12 seasons, with those past meetings including an unforgettable encounter in 2017. PSG won 4-0 at home in the first leg only to lose 6-1 in the return in a stunning implosion against a Barcelona side coached by Luis Enrique. He is now in charge of PSG, having joined the Qatar-owned club ahead of this season with the responsibility of delivering elusive European success. Читать дальше...

The UK government has introduced a bill to enshrine it into law and could attempt to force the move through before a general election, expected later this year. A regulator will have a raft of powers to ensure clubs are sustainably run and the ability to block teams from joining breakaway competitions such as the European Super League. Premier League clubs enjoy the biggest broadcasting revenues in world football. However, top-flight teams have been at loggerheads with the English Football League (EFL)... Читать дальше...

Several players capped by England -- including Jack Willis, Henry Arundell and Joe Marchant -- are currently ruled out of Test selection as a result of playing their club rugby in France's Top 14. Former England captain Owen Farrell will move from Saracens to Paris-based Racing 92 at the end of the season, with Northampton skipper Lewis Ludlam and Bristol prop Kyle Sinckler to join Toulon. But with three Premiership clubs -- London Irish, Wasps and Worcester -- going out of business last season... Читать дальше...

Woods said Tuesday he has delayed talks with the PGA of America about being captain next year at Bethpage because he hasn't lost confidence that he can win another green jacket. "If everything comes together, I think I can get one more," Woods said Tuesday after a nine-hole practice round at Augusta National ahead of the 88th Masters. Woods said he will resume Ryder Cup talks next week with PGA of America chief executive officer Seth Waugh. "It's something that Seth and I are going to sit back and talk about after this event," Woods said. Читать дальше...

The Northern Irishman recently spent time with Harmon, best known as Tiger Woods's coach in his heyday, as part of his preparation for Augusta. On Tuesday, after arriving at the course, McIlroy said that his work with the 80-year-old Harmon, who also coached Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els among others, was not a one-off. "It's regular. We probably text on a daily basis. But I think that, if anyone that has been to see Butch over the years, the first thing he'll do is he'll bring you into his office. Читать дальше...

World Health Organization teams arrived at what was Gaza's biggest hospital Monday to help identify the bodies that litter the ruins. The Israeli military said it battled with Palestinian militants there during two weeks of fierce fighting last month, with the WHO saying that patients were trapped inside. Sweylem told AFP that she had not seen her husband, Abdel Aziz Kali, since he was arrested by the Israel military during the assault. She does not know if he is dead or alive. The nurse recalled... Читать дальше...

"Star Wars is nothing short of mythology," organisers said in a statement paying tribute to the legendary 79-year-old producer and director who will receive the Honorary Palme d'Or on May 25. "The Festival de Cannes has always held a special place in my heart," said Lucas, whose first movie, THX 1138, was shown at the French festival in 1971. "Since then, I have returned to the festival on many occasions in a variety of capacities as a writer, director and producer. I am truly honoured by this... Читать дальше...

The public commission at the Barbican Centre's Lakeside Terrace, named "Purple Hibiscus" after Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's eponymous 2003 novel, has been hand-sewn in collaboration with hundreds of craftspeople in Ghana. The 2,000 square metres (2,1528 square feet) of brightly coloured fabric panels feature scores of traditional robes, known as "batakaris", previously worn and cherished by everyone from Ghanaian royals to everyday people. Passed down from generation to generation, Mahama began collecting... Читать дальше...

Lawmaker Simon Harris was elected Ireland's prime minister by a vote in parliament Tuesday, becoming at 37 the country’s youngest-ever leader.

A South African court on Tuesday allowed former president Jacob Zuma to run in May's general elections, overturning a decision by electoral authorities barring him over a previous conviction.

"I have been working in Monte Carlo and trying to recover until the last minute from an injured pronator teres in my right arm, but it was not possible and I cannot play," he wrote on X. The 20-year-old Spaniard, whose last match came in the straight sets defeat by Grigor Dimitrov in Miami last month, was due to go straight into Wednesday's second round in Monte Carlo against Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime. He will be replaced in the draw by Italian Lorenzo Sonego, who was drafted in as a lucky loser, the ATP announced. Читать дальше...

With the European elections just two months away, a recent poll for French media has put the far-right National Rally party firmly in the lead, averaging around 32 percent of support. Other polls across the continent also show a trend of voters leaning towards right-wing, nationalist or Eurosceptic parties.

The solar eclipse that wowed viewers across North America on Monday was also a delight for the hospitality and retail sectors, with hotels, Airbnbs, and restaurants booked along the eclipse's path, while tourists also opened their wallets for viewing glasses and specialty camera lenses. Some estimates have put the total economic windfall at some 6 billion dollars.

Europe’s highest human rights court ruled Tuesday that countries must better protect their people from the consequences of climate change, siding with a group of older Swiss women against their government in a landmark ruling that could have implications across the continent. France 24's Emerald Maxwell takes a closer look.

Anti-Syrian sentiment has soared following the Sunday disappearance and death of Pascal Sleiman, a coordinator in the Byblos (Jbeil) area north of Beirut for the Lebanese Forces, a Christian party opposed to the Syrian government and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah. Sleiman was killed in what the Lebanese army said was a carjacking by Syrian gang members, who took his body to Syria. His party said it would consider Sleiman's death a "political assassination until proven otherwise". Many Lebanese, including politicians... Читать дальше...