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Vladimir Putin marks Russiaʼs Navy Day, reveals plans for 26 new ships The Russian Navy will receive 26 new warships and other vessels this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin told an audience in St. Petersburg on Sunday to mark Russian Navy Day. "In total in 2018 the navy should get 26 new warships, motor boats and vessels including four battleships with Kalibr cruise missiles," he revealed. The Kalibr cruise missiles, which have been used during Moscowʼs military intervention in the Syrian conflict, fly at extremely low altitude and bypass terrain relief. The trajectory helps break through adversary air defense. Read more: US re-establishes 2nd Fleet to counter ʼcompetitionʼ Putin paid tribute to those working in Russiaʼs shipbuilding sector, whose hard work had led to "a good pace of re-equipment and upgrading" of the navy.
New York Times publisher tells President Trump: Persistent media attacks are dangerous US President Donald Trump sat down with the publisher of the New York Times to discuss media coverage of his administration and the presidentʼs persistent attacks on the media; deriding them as purveyors of "fake news" and calling them the "enemy of the people." The two men met on July 20, according to both the White House and the New York Times. Trump tweeted news of the meeting on Sunday.
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Turkey plans Syria summit with Germany, France, Russia Russia and Turkey have backed opposing sides in the conflict
President Erdogan announced the meeting without confirmation from his counterparts in the other three countries. Turkey said on Sunday that it was seeking another international summit to discuss the situation in Syria. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that he would be reaching out to his counterparts in Germany, France, and Russia. "We will address regional topics at the four-way meeting in Istanbul," Erdogan said, according to Turkish newspapers. There has been no confirmation of the meeting, which Erdogan said is to take place on September 7, in Berlin, Paris, or Moscow. Erdogan also said he would like a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The pair recently met along with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to discuss regional stability. While both Tehran and Moscow support the regime of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad, Ankara has repeatedly called for his resignation and has supported the rebels fighting government forces. As the Syrian governmentslowly retakes the last rebel strongholds, Assad recently announced he was moving on the city of Idlib — a move of great concern to Erdogan. Idlib is close to the border, and clashes there would likely send refugees fleeing to Turkey. Turkey
said on Sunday that it was seeking another international summit to discuss the situation in Syria. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that he would be reaching out to his counterparts in Germany, France, and Russia. "We will address regional topics at the four-way meeting in Istanbul," Erdogan said, according to Turkish newspapers. There has been no confirmation of the meeting, which Erdogan said is to take place on September 7, in Berlin, Paris, or Moscow. Erdogan also said he would like a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The pair recently met along with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to discuss regional stability. While both Tehran and Moscow support the regime of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad, Ankara has repeatedly called for his resignation and has supported the rebels fighting government forces. As the Syrian governmentslowly retakes the last rebel strongholds, Assad recently announced he was moving on the city of Idlib — a move of great concern to Erdogan. Idlib is close to the border, and clashes there would likely send refugees fleeing to Turkey.
Cambodiaʼs opposition condemns election ʼclimate of fearʼ as strongman Hun Sen declares victory Cambodiaʼs Prime Minister Hun Senʼs ruling party claimed a landslide victory in Sundayʼs election that was widely dismissed by the main opposition and western observers as being neither free nor fair. After polls closed, CPP spokesman Sok Eysan told Agence France-Presse they expected to win "over 100 seats" in the 125-seat parliament, citing preliminary figures from the National Election Committee. "Compatriots have chosen the democratic path and used your rights," the 65-year-old Hu Sen said on Facebook on Sunday, despite the CPP being the sole possible winner, after the only credible political opposition —the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) — was banned from taking part. Ahead of the election, the government proceeded to crack down on dissent, pressured civic organizations and the independent media.
Munich Airport sees second day of cancellations, delays after security alert Passengers flying out of Munich Airport on Sunday were warned to expect continuing cancellations and long delays as a result of asecurity scare a day earlier that forced the evacuation of Terminal 2. Some 300 flights were cancelled and more than 32,000 passengers were left stranded from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon after a woman entered the secure area of the airport without going through security.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan promises change amid rigging complaints In his"victory speech" on Thursday, Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan promised wide-ranging reforms to build a "new Pakistan." He touched upon a number of pressing issues, including better governance, security affairs and ties with global powers and neighboring countries. Khan spoke from the heart during the speech. He promised to end rampant corruption, nepotism, and pledged that economic benefits would trickle down to the masses under his government. Khan spoke from the heart during the speech. He promised to end rampant corruption, nepotism, and pledged that economic benefits would trickle down to the masses under his government.
Ceasefire on IsraelGaza border largely holds as UN warns sides are on ʼbrink of warʼ A ceasefire announced by Hamas largely held along the Israel-Gaza border on Sunday, a day after the most intense exchange of fire between Israel and the Palestinian group since the 2014 Gaza war. Israeli warplanes carried out dozens of airstrikes in the densely populated Gaza Strip on Saturday on what it said were Hamas military, training and supply targets, while Hamas and Islamic Jihad fired nearly 200 rockets and mortars at Israel. Read more: Israel and Gazaʼs militant groups agree to ceasefire The Israeli airstrikes wounded more than 20 people and killed two teenage boys, Palestinian health officials said, while a Hamas rocket injured four Israelis. Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007, and Islamic Jihad announced the Egyptian and UNbrokered ceasefire late Saturday. The Israeli military said its response would depend on the situation on the ground. After the ceasefire announcement, four mortars were fired into Israel early Sunday. In response, Israeli planes destroy at least one launch site. Israel also carried out three airstrikes later in the day on what it said were Hamas squads launching incendiary balloons and kites across the border. 2
Zimbabweʼs exPresident Robert Mugabe slams ruling party on election eve He spoke of having been
Iraq braces for more unrest as Basra protests gather pace An estimated 200 protesters gathered on Monday morning at the main gate leading to three of Iraqʼs major oil fields in the southern oil-exporting city of Basra. Protests in Basra, Iraqʼs second-largest city, started last Tuesdaywhen security forces opened fire, killing one person and wounding five. They soon spread to other provinces. Read more: Iraq hangs 13 ʼISʼ prisoners as PM Haidar al-Abadi calls for ʼjust retributionʼ The oil hub of Basra and other parts of the Shiʼite south have long been neglected, first by Sunni dictator Saddam Hussein and then by Shiʼite-led governments. But an ongoing political crisis and the recent rhetoric of Grand Ayatollah alSistani, the top Shiʼite cleric in the country have also clearly aggravated the situation.
In his first speech since stepping down as president, Mugabe has said he "cannot" vote for his successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa, in Mondayʼs landmark election. Zimbabweʼs former leader Robert Mugabe said on Sunday he would not be voting for his successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa, in the countryʼs upcoming election, claiming that the current government was unconstitutional. "I will not vote for those who have illegally taken power," he told reporters from his private residence in the capital, Harare. "I hope the choice of voting tomorrow will throw, thrust away the military government and bring us back to constitutionality." In
Trade tensions hit Chinese growth Chinese growth slowed slightly in the second quarter as the worldʼs number two economy faced a snowballing trade fight with the United States, after Washington and Beijing slapped new tariffs on $34 billion (€29 billion) of each othersʼ goods earlier this month, with threats of further tariffs on goodsworth an additional $200 billion. Despite this escalation, the Chinese economy expanded by 6.7 percent in the second quarter from a year ago. This is down from 6.8 percent in the first quarter, according to official figures released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics. Nonetheless, the growth was still higher than the governmentʼs annual target of around 6.5 percent. China
his speech, which was described by several news agencies as "rambling," he blamed "evil and malicious characters" forhis ousting,and said he resigned to avoid "bloodshed." Mugabeʼs downfall came in November 2017 after the central committee of the ruling ZANU-PF party removed him as party leader and appointed Mnangagwa to take over. Mugabeʼs ouster after 37 years in power was celebrated by thousands in the streets of Harare. faced an "extremely complex environment both at home and abroad," said Mao Shengyong, a spokesperson for the national statistics bureau, noting that growth nonetheless remained strong.
UK reveals fighter jet ʼTempestʼ for post-Brexit era Williamson said the "world-beating" jet can be used unmanned, as a drone, or with pilots. It is scheduled to be operational by 2035. The UK is to invest 2 billion pounds ($2.7 billion, €2.3 billion) to 2025 in the stealth warplane, which will involve British companies BAE Systems and Rolls-
Royce as well as Anglo-Italian Leonardo and pan-European MBDA. Aiming to ensure UK leadership in defense Williamson said the program was designed to ensure Britainʼs continued leadership in fighter technology and control of airspace in future conflicts. Last year,France and Germany signed an agreementto develop Europeʼs next-generation fighter jet to replace the aging Rafale and Eurofighter jet by 2040, involving Europeʼs Airbus and Franceʼs Dassault Aviation. Following the 2016 Brexit referendum, Airbus moved to partner with Dassault at the expense of Britainʼs BAE Systems. There are concerns in Britain that its defense industry may be shut out from EU plans for next-generation fighter jets, although, officially, both projects have invited other companies to join.
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UK Electoral Commission accuses Brexit campaign of breaching spending rules Britainʼs Electoral Commission has fined the Vote Leave campaign for "serious breaches of the law." The Brexit group has accused the Commission of being "motivated by a political agenda." The UKʼs Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday that it has referred Vote Leaveʼs spending figures to the Metropolitan Police for an alleged breach of electoral law during the campaign for the referendum on Britainʼs EU membership. The statutory body, which regulates referendum standards, said in a statement that it found "significant evidence of undeclared joint working" between the official Brexit cam-
German police set up fake traffic accident to test how many will stop German police set up a fake road accident on national road safety day to test the response of passing traffic, they said on Wednesday. Police in Oberhavel, in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, teamed up with a local media agency to stage a fake car accident complete with two victims. They wanted to see how many people would stop to help the two young ladies who were still in the vehicle. The actresses and the car itself were smeared in blood to make it seem more realistic. Seven hidden cameras were trained on the scene as police hid further up the road and pulled over cars that didnʼt stop to help. Police did not inform duped drivers who had stopped that it was fake until they were well into the process of helping. One helper even ended up in tears, according to thepress release. One couple pulled over, called the 112 emergency number, and were comforting the young actresses, according to local newspaper Märkische Allgemeine.
paign group, Vote Leave, and the smaller pro-Brexit group BeLeave. It alleged that Vote Leave, the proBrexit campaign group, and BeLeave, another campaign group, worked to a common plan during the Brexit campaign. The Commission said that BeLeave spent 675,000 pounds ($893,500; €762,600) with Aggregate IQ, a company which used social media data to target voters.
Dragoslav Ognjanovic, Serbian lawyer who defended Milosevic, killed in Belgrade
Dragoslav Ognjanovic was gunned down in front of his apartment building in a gangland-style killing, police said. He had been part of the legal team which defended Slobodan Milosevic at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal. The 57-year-old lawyer was killed in front of his home in the Novi Beograd neighborhood on Saturday night, police said. Dragoslav Ognjanovicʼs 26-year-old
son was injured in his right arm. Ognjanovic was part of the legal team defendingSerbian leader Slobodan Milosevicat the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal against charges relating to the Balkan wars of the 1990s. Milosevic died in 2006 of a heart attack before his trial was completed. Since then, Ognjanovic has defended some of Serbiaʼs leading underworld figures.
South Sudan foes Salva Kiir and Riek Machar sign ʼpermanentʼ ceasefire South Sudanʼs President Salva Kiir and his nemesis and former Vice President Riek Machar said on Wednesday that they have reached a "permanent" peace deal. Although the two have announced similar truces before, this ceasefire is set to take effect within three days and is giving people hope that this may finally end the countryʼsbrutal civil conflict. "This day was expected by our people in South Sudan and it has now come," Kiir said after he signed the agreement.
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EU subsidy fraud in Slovakia: The dirty fight for arable land
Frantisek Oravec (pictured) always wanted to be a farmer, just like his father and grandfather. The 47-yearold owns an impressive farm in Gynov, a small village in southeastern Slovakia. This farm is practically his lifetime achievement, built up over two and a half decades. Oravec cultivates almost 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) of land, partially owned by himself, partially leased. During the last three years, however, he hardly found time to cultivate his land or take care of his livestock. Instead, he was studying documents, reading lawyersʼ correspondence, or appearing in courts of law. Or seeking treatment at a hospital. Recounting the incident, Oravec holds up a photo that shows himself, face bleeding, nose broken, having been beaten up on his own arable land. "They are trying to steal my land," Oravec bursts out, both helplessly and resentfully. "I thought we were living under the rule of law and in the European Union?!"
ʼYeah, nahʼ: Kiwi startup defies German giantʼs order to stop saying ʼhelloʼ New Zealand startup My Food Bag, which delivers fresh ready-to-cook ingredients, issued a tongue-in-cheek response to a cease-and-desist notice from Berlin-based Hello Fresh. Hello Fresh had taken issue with its Kiwi competitor using the phrase "Hello Fresh." The letter, published in the New Zealand Herald and other domestic media, is replete with Kiwi colloquialisms and phrases in the countryʼs indigenous Maori language. The response, from Aotearoa, the Maori name for New Zealand, begins with a Maori greeting, to HelloFresh executives Thomas Griesel and Dr. Christian Ries. "Kia ora" is translated as "hello." "Kia ora Herr Griesel
and Herr Ries, Greetings from Aotearoa. We donʼt often get heavyweight German multi‐ national corporations taking the time to write to us Kiwis." The letter, published in the New Zealand Herald and other domestic media, is replete with Kiwi colloquialisms and phrases in the countryʼs indigenous Maori language. The response, from Aotearoa, the Maori name for New Zealand, begins with a Maori greeting, to HelloFresh executives Thomas Griesel and Dr. Christian Ries. "Kia ora" is translated as "hello." "Kia ora Herr Griesel and Herr Ries, Greetings from Aotearoa. We donʼt often get heavyweight German multi‐ national corporations taking the time to write to us Kiwis."
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Top German court clears way for free Wi-Fi Visitors to Germany are often struck by the lack of free Wi-Fi — now the country has cleared one of the last hurdles. The supreme court has upheld a rule shielding companies offering hot spots from copyright prosecution. Germanyʼs highest criminal court on Thursday upheld a law protecting companies and individuals whoprovide free Wi-Fi hot spots from prosecutionif an unknown user downloads copyrighted content. Although the regulation has beenin place since 2017, many businesses have been wary to open free Wi-Fi hot spots for fear that even if they wouldnʼt get in trouble under German law, they might still be prosecuted for copyright infringement under Euro-
BP buys BHPʼs US onshore oil and gas assets The worldʼs biggest miner BHP has announced the sale of its shale oil and gas operations in the US to the British oil giant BP. The deal means a huge loss for BHP, but a potential windfall for its shareholders. BHP has sold its US onshore oil and gas assets to British oil giant BP for $10.5 billion (€9.03 billion), the two companies announced on Friday, meaning a huge loss for the worldʼs largest mining company. The AngloAustralian firm spent $20 billion in 2011 to acquire the assets, but the sector later experienced a fall in prices, hammering profits. As a result, BHP had announced last year that it would withdraw from the shale sector. Read more: BP projects oil output to peak in late 2030s "We are pleased that we have agreed to sell all of our shale assets in two simple transactions that provide certainty for shareholders and our employees," said BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie. "The sale of our onshore US assets is consistent with our longterm plan to continue to simplify and strengthen our portfolio to generate shareholder value and returns for decades to come."
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Malaysia says seized items in ex-premier probe valued at €234 million A treasure trove of cash, jewelry, handbags and watches seized in raids last month on properties linked to Malaysiaʼs scandal-plagued former prime minister are worth up to 1.1 billion ringgit ($273.3 million/€234.3 million), anticorruption police said on Wednesday. It took more than 150 officers and experts nearly a month to assess the value of the items seized in the mid-May raids on premises linked to former premier Najib Razak because the "numbers were too huge," said Amar Singh, the head of the police commercial crime division. Cash in 26 currencies worth around €25 million.12,000 items of jewelry with an estimated retail value of €140-187 million.Jewelry items included 1,400 necklaces, 2,200 rings, 2,100 bangles, 2,800 pairs of earrings, 1,600 brooches and 14 tiaras.567 luxury handbags from 37 different brands.
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pean law.The case at hand actually revolved around a somewhat older incident — a man who was charged for illegally uploading a copyrighted game in 2013 was challenging the fine he was asked to pay. The IT worker had made several servers running the encrypted communication software Tor available, and one user had downloaded the game Dead Island, published by the German video game firm Deep Silver, a subsidiary of Koch Media.
Trump takes credit as US economy grows at fastest pace since 2014
The American economy expanded by 4.1 percent in the second quarter, as consumers continued their spending spree and exporters rushed to beat retaliatory tariffs. President Donald Trump hailed the "great GDP numbers." US President Donald Trump welcomed economic growth of 4.1 percent in the second quarter, calling it an "amazing rate," and pledged the numbers were sustainable. The figures released on Friday by the US Department of Commerce showed the economy grew at the fastest pace since 2014 during from April to June. Analysts said consumer spending and exporters helped boost the numbers, as Americansspent their Trumpsigned tax cuts, and manufacturers who rushed to get their products delivered ahead of retaliatory tariffs. A revised estimate for the first quarter showed that in the first three months of the year growth was 2.2 per cent. Future ʼoutstandingʼ Read more:
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French fries could be more expensive as drought threatens German potato crops And there will be no relief from other countries
French fries in Germany are about to get more expensive — or a lot smaller. Sustained high temperatures and a lack of rainfallhave hit German farmers hard,including the countryʼs important potato sector. The German Association of the Fruit, Vegetable and Potato Processing Industry (BOGK) warned on Sunday thatthe ongoing droughtmeans potato harvests will be "dramatically" reduced this year. Out of all the potato products, french fries are likely to be im-
pacted the most, the association warned. "Large potatoes, which are necessary to produce french fries, will only be available in small numbers or in the worst case not at all in many areas," the BOGK said in a statement. The associationʼs director noted that prices for french fries will likely go up, or that the fries will be much shorter as producers will only be able to use smaller potatoes.
Nine of natureʼs most beautiful places to take a swim Itʼs hot, hotter, hottest. Even if you are far away from cooling lakes, rivers or the sea, here is a visual refreshment from the worldʼs most beautiful waters. Ice cold Lake Louise This might be the most refreshing swimming hole of all. Lake Louise in Banff National Park of the Canadian Rocky Mountains remains frozen until June of each year. If you can stand the glacial temperatures, you will be rewarded with a stunning view. Skradinski Buk waterfall in Croatia Less secluded and lonely are the Skradinski Buk waterfalls in Croatia. The massive natural pool, unique quality of light and three accompanying waterfalls make it a unique spot for a swim. The waterfall in Dalmatiaʼs Krka National Park is one of the most recognizable and beautiful spots along the Krka River.
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Is Africa becoming the worldʼs dumping ground for dirty diesel vehicles? Any child playing at the Uhuru garden — a recreation park in the middle of the Kenyan capital Nairobi — is oblivious to the health dangers in the air around him or her. But that air is laden with toxic pollutants, which have become a leading cause of respiratory disease in Kenyan cities. According to the World Health Organization, 15,000 children under five died each day in 2016 due to respiratory disease. But the vehicles that contribute a large part of that pollution trace a long path to Africa. As emission regulations become stricter
in the European Union, Japan, and the United States, cars no longer able to meet current standards are exported to other regions, including Africa. In Africa, 25 countries have placed a maximum age limit on used car imports. But due to weak enforcement, cars as old as 25 years are sold in Africa. Arecent report from New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environmentindicates that Germany and China account for 14 percent of car imports to Africa, while Japan and the US account for 15 percent.
The 1960s was a decade of struggle for civil rights. Martin Luther King, the symbol of this era, was assassinated 50 years ago in 1968. This tragedy inspired Frank Vaganée and Tutu Puoane, who as a South African lived through the injustices of the apartheid system herself, to put together a special jazz programme themed on human rights.
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Swedish student faces consequences of plane deportee protest As passengers know, a plane cannot take off until all on board have taken their seats and buckled their seat belts. On Monday, a young Swedish activist named Elin Ersson used that rule to keep a flight carrying a 52-yearold Afghan manbeing deported to Kabulfrom taking off in Gothenborg. The flight was scheduled to travel to Istanbul where the man was to be transferred to another plane to Afghanistan. With everyone else on the plane seated, the young Swede took out her cellphone and began livestreaming video on Facebook. As passengers know, a plane cannot take off until all on board have taken their seats and buckled their seat belts. On Monday, a young Swedish activist named Elin Ersson used that rule to keep a flight carrying a 52-year-old Afghan manbeing deported to Kabulfrom taking off in Gothenborg. The flight was scheduled to travel to Istanbul where the man was to be transferred to another plane to Afghanistan. With everyone else on the plane seated, the young Swede took out her cellphone and began livestreaming video on Facebook.
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Claudio Pizarro returns ʼhomeʼ to Bremen
Bundesliga veteran Claudio Pizarro, 39, has signed for Werder Bremen for the fifth time in his long career after leaving relegated Cologne. The former Bayern Munich striker knows that he is not guaranteed a first-team spot but wants to finish his career at the club for whom he has scored a record 144 goals in 271 games in his four previous spells. "Claudio knows that he is also here to push and help our young players to reach the next level," said Bremen sporting director Frank Baumann. "I am convinced we can have a great season together," added Pizarro himself.
Bayern CEO KarlHeinz Rummenigge renews call for 50+1 rule to be abolished
Is eSports about to be recognized as a sport in Germany? Politicians in Germany are mulling recognizing eSports as a sport. Their decision would have wide-ranging repercussions in the gaming industry in the country and further legitimize the digital sport phenomenon. eSportsʼ continued growth has pushed competitive gaming ever-more into the public eye. This has sparked a debate about gaming’s role within German society, and whether eSports should be officially classified as a sport. And it is looking increasingly like it will. Chancellor Angela Merkelʼs grand coalition of her Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) agreed to recognize eSports as a sport as part of the coalition agreement they reached earlier this year. However, the legislation necessary to do so has not yet been passed. "eSports were long considered a niche topic, generally only discussed by experts. It has now reached a tipping point where it has become a meaningful topic to all of society and cannot be ignored," Konstantin von Notz, deputy chair of the opposition Green Party in the lower house Bundestag said.
Geraint Thomas wins Tour De France as Alexander Kristoff takes final stage Tour winner Geraint Thomas enjoying the final stage on the Champs-Elysees
Norwegian rider Alexander Kristoff won the prestigious final stage of the 2018 Tour de France but the day belonged to Britainʼs Geraint Thomas, who was crowned the overall winner in Paris. Welsh rider Geraint Thomas of Britainʼs Team Sky wascrowned the winner of the 2018 Tour de Francewith Alexander Kristoff (Norway/Emirates) winning the 21st stage sprint on the Champs Elysees in Paris. For Team Sky, itʼs the sixth Tour victory in seven years. Dutchman Tom Dumoulin finished second for Team Sunweb while Giro dʼItalia winner Chris Froome (Britain/Team Sky) finished third. Thomas had already been designated as the winner of this yearʼs Tour, becoming the
third Briton to do so after Bradley Wiggins and Froome. Thomas, 32, was able to enjoy the procession into Paris with tradition dictating that the Yellow Jersey not be attacked on the final stage. "It’s insane. It’s the stuff of dreams," he said ahead of the stage start. "As a kid I dreamt of being in this race. Through the years the results have slowly built. To be in this position now is just incredible. I think it’ll take a while to sink in. It’s just bonkers. I’m going to try to enjoy today, and certainly tonight!"
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins the Hungarian Grand Prix Speaking in Miami at the end of Bayern Munichʼs US tour, club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge made his strongest call so far for dropping German footballʼs 50+1 rule, which is designed to ensure that the controlling stake of any club is owned by its membership. This prevents wealthy outside individuals from seizing control of a club overnight, as is sometimes the case in the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A or Ligue 1. 6
Lewis Hamiton has won the Hungarian Grand Prix to increase his lead in the driversʼ standings. His closest challenger, Sebastian Vettel, came in second ahead of his Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen, who finished third. Lewis Hamilton, whostarted from pole position,cruised to victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead at the top of the driversʼ standings to 24 points over Sebastian Vettel as Formula One goes
into its four-week summer break. This was the Britonʼs record sixth win at the Hungaroring as well as his fifth win this season and the 67th of the Mercedes driverʼs career. "We came here knowing that the Ferrari would be really quick this weekend," Hamilton said shortly after getting out of his car. "But to come out with these points, weʼll definitely take that as a bonus. What a beautiful day and a great crowd - and a great job from the team."