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German press review: Maassen promotion a win for the right National weekly paper Die Zeit said the message being sent by theGerman governmentʼs promotion of HansGeorg Maassan— current president of Germanyʼs domestic intelligence agency — to deputy head of the Interior Ministry was "unsettling." It said Maassen, "a man who has triggered a unique crisis of trust, government and credibility should not be given a leadership position" in the Interior Ministry. Maassen "ran the business of right-wing populists," the paper alleged, and with his "unproven accusation ofʼdeliberate misinformationʼ in Chemnitz, he has crossed the line to conspiracy theory" and "scratched the most important currency of democracy: trust." Regional daily Mannheimer Morgen wrote that the whole fiasco "knows only one great profiteer: the Alternative for Germany party (AfD)." The paper said the AfD had turned Maassen into a martyr for its anti-refugee stance. "It is almost inconceivable that the CDU, CSU and SPD have given [Maassen] something of a new beginning," the paper wrote. "
Yemen conflict: 5 million children face famine Disruption to supplies coming through Hodeida could "cause starvation on an unprecedented scale," the UK-based NGO Save the Children has said in a new report. Renewed attacks on the Red Sea city by the Saudi-led coalition could temporarily shut down the key port, putting 5.2 million children at risk of famine as food and fuel prices soar. Read more: Yemenʼs war explained in 4 key points "Even the smallest disruption to food, fuel and aid supplies through its vital port could mean death for hundreds of thousands of malnourished children unable to get the food they need to stay alive," said Yemen representative Tamer Kirolos on Wednesday.
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North Korea just buying time with empty concessions? Kim-Moon summit: Is
Climate change prompts Berlin to rethink water strategy Jens Feddern picks up a long-stemmed glass of sparkling liquid, looks at it and tastes. The water from this part of Berlin has a distinct character. Crisp and fresh. In other districts, it has an earthier quality, he explains with the expertise of a sommelier. And he should know. The engineer has been working with the cityʼs water utility Berliner Wasserbetriebe (BWB) since 1987 and is now director of the supply division. That supply comes from underground. The water Feddern has just been sipping was pumped from about 40 meters (131 feet) down through a well in Wuhlheide, one of the cityʼs nine waterworks.
Disruption to supplies coming through Hodeida could "cause starvation on an unprecedented scale" North Korea has agreed to take big steps towards denuclearization and rapprochement with the South, but experts remain skeptical if these lofty promises will result in any real change on the ground. Kim Jong Un rolled out the red carpet in Pyongyang on Wednesday for South Korean President Moon Jaein, and there evenappeared to be a degree of progress made on North Korean denuclearization. Yet, despite all the positive indicators, analysts still believe that Kim ultimately intends to keep Pyongyangʼs nuclear deterrent because the survival of his regime depends on it. Moon arrived in Pyongyang Tuesday morning and the first day of the closely watched summit was largely spent in symbolic gestures of friendship and inter-Korean fraternity. Read more: South and North Korean leaders meet amid denuclearization doubts Kim met Moon at Pyongyang airport and the two men drove into the city in an open-top Mercedes car, cheered by tens of thousands of North Korean citizens waving plastic flowers.The two leaders reportedly spent two hours in preliminary discussions, during which Kim told his visitor that he anticipates progress in a new round of talks with the United States.
Moon used the occasion to declare that a sense of "trust and friendship" has evolved between the two leaders and that they are committed to creating "a future that nobody has experienced." In a joint press conference held after their talks on Wednesday, Moon and Kim announced a number of agreements, which include what the North claims are significant steps towards the denuclearization that Washington has been demanding before international sanctions on Pyongyang can be lifted. Read more: Opinion: No peace for Korea Kim has agreed to "permanently" shut down its Dongchang-ri missile engine testing facility, a process that will be verified by international monitors, while there was also a commitment to remove all nuclear weapons and threats from the Korean Peninsula. In a joint declaration, the North also said it would take "additional steps, such as the shutdown of the Yongbyon nuclear facility, should the United States take corresponding measures."
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched a preliminary probe into the mass deportation of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar to Bangladesh. The Hague-based courtʼs preliminary examination will gather more evidence before deciding whether to launch a full investigation. Read more: Will Myanmar generals face ICC justice? Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said in a statement and video on Tuesday that she would examine reports of "alleged coercive acts having resulted in the forced displacement of the Rohingya people, including deprivation of fundamental rights, killing, sexual violence, enforced disappearance, destruction and looting."
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VW ʼhail cannonsʼ anger drought-hit Mexican farmers Mexican farming communities accused Volkswagen (VW) on Tuesday of "arbitrarily" provoking a drought in the central state of Puebla, where the German automobile manufacturer operates its largest car factory outside of Germany. Read more: Climate change and farming: ʼUnpredictability is here to stayʼ Farmers in Cuautlancingo, the rural municipality where the plant is located, claimed that VWʼs use of "hail cannons" was causing a drought that had made them lose 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of crops. In June, VW started using the shockwave generators — sonic devises that purport to disrupt the formation of hail in the atmosphere — to prevent its newly-built vehicles, which are parked in an outdoor lot, from being damaged by the falling ice pellets. The practice purportedly disrupts the formation of hailstones.
Venezuela hit by magnitude 7.3 earthquake, buildings evacuated A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit the coast of Venezuela on Tuesday, forcing people to evacuate their homes and offices as far away as the capital, Caracas. The US Geological Survey reported that Tuesdayʼs quake had a depth of 76 miles (123 kilometers) and its epicenter was about 12 miles (20 kilometers) northwest of the Venezuelan city of Yaguaraparo. The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned that the deep earthquake could lead to small tsunami waves along the countryʼs coastline. It remains unclear just how much damage was caused by the earthquake. A witness inCumana, one of the biggest cities near the quakeʼs epicenter, said several people were injured in a shopping center when an escalator collapsed, although there appeared to be no immediate signs of further damage in the vicinity. It is thought that the quake occurred deep enough below ground to have dampened most of the shaking. Nevertheless, reports suggest that the rumbles were also felt as far away as the Colombian capital, Bogota, in the east and the nearby islands of Trinidad and Tobago and St. Lucia to the northwest. 2
Turkeyʼs Erdogan to open Cologne mosque in controversial state visit His upcoming trip was described as a betrayal by journalist Deniz Yücel
Erdoganʼs hopes of addressing the German-Turkish community during his state visit are closer to becoming reality. His upcoming trip was described as a "betrayal" by journalist Deniz Yücel, who was imprisoned in Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoganwill officially open a new central mosque in the western German city of Cologne, the Turkish-Islamic organization DITIB confirmed on Tuesday evening. Erdogan will open the mosque at a ceremony at the end ofhis state visit to Germany, which is set to take place on September 28 and 29. During his two-day visit, Erdogan is will be received with military honors as well as a state banquet hosted by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The
Germanyʼs planned reunification memorial dogged by rising costs, citizen opposition The fall of theBerlin Wallin November 1989, and the resulting reunification of Germany, counts as one of the countryʼs most important and revered events. In 2007, Germanyʼs Parliament, the Bundestag, gave the green light to a project commemorating that historic moment. "Thepeaceful revolutionin fall 1989 and restoration of German unity" should be remembered, according to the parliamentary resolution. The courage of then-East German citizens is to be noted in particular, the resolution goes on, for making a free reunification possible
Bavarian SPD ʼstealsʼ CSU campaign slogan website The Christian Social Union (CSU) in Bavaria was scrambling to contain the damage on Wednesday after the partyʼs main slogan was set up online by the opposition Social Democrats (SPD). Bavarian Premier Markus Söder of the CSU is campaigning with the message "Söder machtʼs" or "Söder gets it done." The slogan is printed in bold capital letters on billboards showing Söder smiling in traditional dress. But the website with that same name — soeder-machts.de — isnʼt from the CSU at all. Söder and his campaign team apparently failed to secure the domain name — an oversight that didnʼt go unnoticed by the center-left SPD. They not only bought the website, they also beat the CSU to creating Söder machtʼs Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Turkish leader is also due to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel for talks in Berlin. Sources familiar with the visit told the dpa news agency that Erdogan has been hoping to speak with members of the Turkish-German community in either Berlin or Cologne during his visit. The Turkish leader and members of his government were blocked from holding campaign rallies in Germany last year to stir up support ahead of key elections in Turkey. in the first place. Playing with political interests For many countries, such as the United States and France, national history isnʼt up for debate to the extent it is in Germany. The project to commemorate German unity has been bitterly contested for 10 years — everything from the planned location in central Berlin to the memorialʼs design. Even animal welfare activists have caused consternation. All the toing and froing has turned the issue of remembrance into a game of politics. Given the limits of public interest, progress on the memorial has suffered.
Trumpʼs excampaign manager Paul Manafort guilty of fraud Paul Manafort, a longtime political op-
erative who for months led Donald Trumpʼs winning 2016 presidential campaign, was found guilty of eight financial crimes on Tuesday, but a judge declared a mistrial on 10 other counts, on which the jury could not agree. The verdict, which almost certainly guarantees years in prison, is the first trial victory of an investigation into Trumpʼs associates, establishing the ability of special counsel Robert Muellerʼs team to persuade a jury. What Manafort was convicted of:All five counts of tax fraud he facedOne count of failing to disclose foreign bank accountsTwo of the nine counts of bank fraud Manafortʼs lawyer, Kevin M. Downing, told a press conference on Tuesday that he was disappointed and his client would be "evaluating his options." Trump, who was on his way to a rally in Charleston, West Virginia, said he was "very sad" about the conviction and dismissed suggestions that the verdict was related to collusion with Russia on the part of his presidential campaign.
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Sharifʼs release spells trouble for Pakistani PM Khan
A Pakistani court has ordered the release of ousted premier Nawaz Sharif and his daughter on bail, suspending an accountability courtʼs corruption sentences. This could pose a political challenge to PM Imran Khan. The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday suspended the 10-year jail sentence for Nawaz Sharif and the 7-year sentence for his daughterMaryam Nawaz. On July 6, an accountability court in Islamabad found ex-Prime Minister Sharif and his family guilty of corruption in the Panama Papers case, and sentenced Sharif to 10 years in prison. The Avenfield case, which is linked to the Panama Papers
German minister pushes for free trade deal ahead of Africa trip Germany’s development minister Gerd Müller is promoting a "customs-free trade deal in Africa" ahead of his seven-nation Africa visit. Experts say the real issues are being ignored. When it comes to the economic relationship between Germany and Africa, the issue of customs exemption is no longer an important topic. At least thatʼs what renowned development economist Robert Kappel from the University of Leipzig thinks. Instead, agricultural subsidies and trade barriers should be the main topic of discussion. However, Kappel blames Europe for pursuing neocolonialism in its monetary policy. Yet, Müller avoided these issues before his trip to Africa this week. According to Kappel, he has failed to recognize that a trade imbalance has only increased in recent years — despite a customs exemption. "The minister is not well informed, therefore itʼs right to criticize him," Kappel told
scandal, pertains to the purchase of four apartments in London. It was filed against Sharif and his family by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Sharifʼs lawyershad challenged the sentences in the Islamabad court. "For reasons to be recorded later on, the petition of Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Mohammad Safdar [Sharifʼs son-in-law] are allowed," said Justice Athar Minallah.
EU ʼready to improveʼ Brexit proposal
The European Union has said it is ready to address key British concerns over Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Theresa May wrote in a German newspaper that both sides were close to an orderly Brexit deal. The EU is "ready to improve" its proposal on how to manage the border between the Republic of Ireland, an EU member, and Northern Ireland. The blocʼs chief negotiatorʼs comments on Tuesday came
ahead of an informal two-day summit in Austria that will focus on Brexit and migration. With just over six months to go before the UK is due to leave the European Union, the EU and Britain remain at loggerheads over the Irish border and the nature of a future relationship, especially over trade. Both sides want to avoid a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, which will leave the EU under Brexit.
Zimbabweans hope for economic recovery ahead of court ruling on election outcome As the Constitutional Court of Zimbabweprepares to rule on the oppositionʼs legal challenge to President Emmerson Mnangagwaʼs election victory, Zimbabweans are hoping that whoever is given the mandate to govern will be able to turn the countryʼs ailing economy around. A decade after hyperinflation peaked in Zimbabwe at a rate of up to 500 billion percent, the economy still struggles to fund basic public services, while unemployment and emigration remains rife.
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Gamers seek out trends and idols at gamescom A winged angel of death descends on the crowd from the escalator, swinging its fantasy scimitar. Nearby, a tank driver and a small girl in a feathery anime costume get their picture taken together, surrounded by a crowd in the hallway. As trade shows go, gamescom is definitely on the more exciting end for visitors. Thatʼs because in the past 10 years, the fair has transformed into an event featuring not only the devoted costumed fans known as cosplayers, but also lots of surrounding activities like concerts, competitions and signing sessions. Meeting the idols The luckiest visitors get to not only see their favorite gamer or livestreamer in person, they also get to play with them. When League of Legends player Frederick Hinteregger (screen name Noway4u) gets on stage to pick a team for a live game with him, arms shoot up by the dozens. In no time at all, the extremely comfy-looking gaming chairs on stage fill up. Hinteregger has found his place in eSports as a professional."I used to be happy to just get a mousepad, hardware, anything, really. But if you play national leagues, you can make up to €2,000 per month. If you play higher, it can be five digits."
Can Europe defeat a palm oil ʼmonsterʼ of its own making? Alongside record heat waves, trade wars have also been grabbing global headlines recently, whether itʼs the United States versus Turkey, the US versus China — or the European Union versus Indonesia and Malaysia. Rumblings of the latter followed the European Parliamentʼs January 2018 vote to ban the use of palm oil as a biofuel by 2020. Malaysia and Indonesia — both major producers — threatened retaliation, but backed down after the EU opted for a slower phase-out of palm oil as biofuel. Now, under the EUʼs updated Renewable Energy Directive (finalized in June), palm oil imports should peak around 2019, then begin to drop in 2023 before being phased out entirely by 2030. The EUʼs move came amidst growing recognition that the consumption of palm oil in Europecontributes to deforestation, destruction of wildlife habitat and — when industrial palm oil growers clear rainforests — greenhouse gas emissions. 4
Coming together against cybercrime The risk of becoming a cybercrime victim is growing. Command Control, a summit in Munich, is bringing together security experts from around the world to show companies how to better protect themselves.
Malaysiaʼs Mahathir dumps Chinese projects amid ʼnew colonialismʼ fear On Tuesday,Malaysiaʼs Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad ended his five-day visit to Beijing by announcing that China-financed projects in Malaysia worth billions of dollars would be cancelled. Speaking to Malaysian reporters, Mahathir said that Chinese President Xi Jinping had "accepted" the reasoning behind putting the projects on ice. "Itʼs about pouring in too much money, which we cannot afford, cannot repay, and also because we donʼt need these projects for Malaysia at this moment," Mahathir said, adding a warning about bankruptcy and Malaysiaʼs ballooning national debt, which currently hovers around $250 million (€217 million), according to the Malaysian Ministry of Finance. The projects include a $20 billion railway, the 688 kilometer (430 mile)-long East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), which would have connected Malaysiaʼs east coast with southern Thailand and the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Construction of two gas pipelines worth $2.3 billion is also being discontinued.
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The numbers are alarming. According to a study by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), almost 70 percent of all companies and institutions in Germany have been victims of cybercriminals since the beginning of 2016. In just under half of the cases, the attackers were successful and able to gain access to IT systems. Every second a successful attack led to production or operational interruptions. In addition to costs for the investigation of the incidents and the restoration of IT systems the compa-
nies involved also suffer reputational damage. The industry association Bitkom puts the resulting losses for the German economy alone at €55 billion ($64 billion) per year. This number includes losses to counterfeit sales, patent infringement, lost IT and production interruptions. And the risk is growing, because in almost all industries the degree of digitization is increasing. The more devices that are networked via the internet of things, the more new entry points for hackers, malware and phishing programs.
Germany poised to set worldʼs largest trade surplus
Large German wine harvest expected in 2018
Germany is expected to set a €264 billion ($299 billion) trade surplus this year, far more than its closest export rivals Japan and the Netherlands, according to research published Monday by Munichbased economic research institute Ifo. However, the latest surplus figures indicate a slight dip as a proportion of Germanyʼs total economic performance compared to 2017, falling from 7.9 percent to 7.8 percent. Ifoʼs report takes into account trade in goods, services and income from foreign assets.Trade in goodsis the runaway driving factor behind Germanyʼs surplus at over €200 billion, while income from assets is also expected to add up to around €63 billion. Germany is expected to run a€18 billion deficit in services, according to IFO. Trade in goodsis the runaway driving factor behind Germanyʼs surplus at over €200 billion, while income from assets is also expected to add up to around €63 billion. Germany is expected to run a€18 billion deficit in services, according to IFO.
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The unusually hot German summer was a hindrance to many farmers, but Germanyʼs winemakers arenʼt complaining. Estimates show thereʼll be no shortage of German wine next year — cheers to that! Germanyʼs winegrowers can expect an above-average harvest this year, the government statistics office Destatis predicted on Wednesday. A 9.75-million-hectoliter (one hectolitre equals 100 liters) total harvest is expected this year — 1 million hectoliters higher than the five-year average between 2012 and 2017, and 2 million more than last yearʼs unusually low yield. The crop for Germanyʼs most popular wine variety, Riesling, is expected to almost quadruple in size, going from 557,000 hectoliters last year to an expected 2.08 million. The German Wine Institute (DWI) is optimistic not only about the extent of 2018ʼs harvest, but also about the quality of the vintage. "We will have very good yields and also very good quality," the DWIʼs Ernst Büscher said. "The condition of the grapes is abnormally good because of the very sunny and dry weather thatʼs persisting."
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Good bees, bad wasps? Theyʼre calling for a public relations campaign to overhaul waspsʼ bad image
Ig Nobel Prize winners: Selfcolonoscopy, roller-coaster kidney stones The comfort of a home colonoscopy, the benefits of taking out anger aimed at a boss on a voodoo doll and cannibalismʼs lack of nutritional benefits were all scientific discoveries that received Ig Nobel Prizes on Thursday in a laughter and music-filled ceremonyat Harvard University. The annual prize serieshonors 10 comical but practical scientific studies "that first make people laugh, and then make them think." The prize is run by Annals of Improbable Research (AIR), an international scientific humor magazine that satirizes traditional academic journals, and seeks to raise public attention about science. The event was broadcast live on YouTube and will later air on American National Public Radio.
Wasps are aggressive and useless, people believe. But wasps are just as important as bees for pollinating our crops, say scientists. Wasps are the natural enemy of every picnicker. Forget a peaceful meal amidst nature in the last days of summer. As soon as you unpack your delicious food and welldeserved drink, wasps will close in with their swaying and aggressive flight. Instead of taking a tiny taste and then moving along, they will feast on your food with a scavengerʼs sense of entitlement. Bzzz. Thanks for the picnic, buddy! Bees, on the other hand, are too busy pollinating flowers and producing honey to even notice your alfresco lunch. The universally disliked wasp, compared to the cute
and friendly bee — this is how most people regard the yellowjackets, researchers have found. For the study Why we love bees and hate wasps, scientists at the University College of London asked more than 750 members of the public from 46 countries to describe in three words how they feel about wasps, bees, butterflies and flies. Wasps triggered the most negative emotions. "Sting", "annoying" and "dangerous" were the most common words that came to the participantsʼ minds. Butterflies received the highest level of positive emotions, closely followed by bees.
Are Bert and Ernie a gay couple? ʼSesame Streetʼ creators disagree It has been speculated for years that Bert and Ernie — the famous male puppets from the childrenʼs TV program Sesame Street — might be more than just roommates. Mark Saltzman, a staff writer on the program between 1981 and 1990, revived the debate through an interview with web magazine Queerty published on Sunday, in which he said that he had based the pairʼs dynamic on his own long-term relationship with the late film editor Arnold Glassman. "I remember one time that a column from The San Fran‐ cisco Chronicle, a preschooler in the city turned to mom and asked, ʼare Bert and Ernie lovers?ʼ And that, coming
from a preschooler was fun," Saltzman said. "I always felt that without a huge agenda, when I was writing Bert and Ernie, they were. I didnʼt have any other way to contextualize them." "I donʼt think Iʼd know how else to write them, but as a loving couple," he added. Just ʼbest friendsʼ The showʼs production company, however, denied Saltzmanʼs comments on Tuesday. "As we have always said, Bert and Ernie are best friends," Sesame Workshop said in a statement posted on Twitter. "Even though they are identified as male characters and possess many human traits, they remain puppets, and do not have a sexual orientation."
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New museum to open in Budapest’s Postapalota ALMOST A CENTURY IT WAS UNVEILED, THE IMPOSING BUILDING OVERLOOKING SZÉLL KÁLMÁN TÉR WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO THE MUSEUM OF FINANCE AND BANKING HISTORY. DUE TO OPEN IN 2020, THIS INTERACTIVE VISITOR CENTRE WILL SHOWCASE THE ECONOMIC PROCESSES FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THESE CONCEPTS. INITIAL DESIGNS ARE ALREADY POSTED UP ON THE MUSEUM’S WEBSITE.
The Postapalota (‘Post Palace’), as it is known to locals, has already suffered several twists of fate. Built in 1924, the country’s first office building with Art Nouveau detail managed to survive the 20th century. It had been empty for decades when an investment company bought it in 2016 and started monumental renovations. After a series of delays, this landmark created by Gyula Sándy was bought by the National Bank of Hungary for 14 billion forints in the summer of 2018. According to the latest plans, one of its departments will also move here. The public can also broaden their knowledge of economic matters when the Museum of Finance and Banking History opens here in 2020. The exhibition will touch on banking, financial crises, the stock market, the gold standard, monetary policy, trade and capital. In addition, there will be a gift shop with coins and books.
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Lionel Messi has scored eight freekicks in 2018
Lionel Messi scored his 48th career hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven in their opening Champions League group game. Barcaʼs captain curled home a stunning free-kick to open the scoring before Luis Suarezʼs clever 20-yard lob hit the crossbar. The impressive Ousmane Dembele spun to lose two defenders and blasted home Barcelonaʼs second from outside the box. Messi half-volleyed Ivan Rakiticʼs aerial pass home for their third before Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti was sent off for two yellow cards. The 10 men got a fourth goal when Suarez picked out Messi, who guided the ball past goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet from 15 yards. The other game in Group B sawInter Milan come from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1at the San Siro.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from China Open & Shanghai Masters
Aleksandar Kolarovʼs free kick stunner secures Serbia win over Costa Rica A brilliant second half free kick from captain Aleksandar Kolarov led Serbia to a deserved win over Costa Rica. Serbia were wasteful in front of goal but did enough to secure three vital points in Group E. Another World Cup day, another sublime freekick. If Cristiano Ronaldo’s ice-cold effort tosnatch a point against arch-rivals Spain on day two was the current goal of the tournament front-runner, the Portuguese may have just met his match. Aleksandar Kolarov, take a bow. A combination of poor finishing and sublime goalkeeping had kept the scores level until Serbia’s no.11 produced his moment of magic. Kolarov’s powerful left foot is no secret, but few inside the stadium would have expected such a thunderous strike when the Roma defender stood over a free kick midway through the second half. His shot was unstoppable; a side-footed missile which screamed into the top corner of the Costa Rica net. Kaylor Navas, who kept his team in the game with several crucial saves either side of half time, was nowhere near it.
Naomi Osaka beats Dominika Cibulkova in straight sets at Pan Pacific Open Osaka won her first Grand Slam at the US Open
Japanʼs Naomi Osaka has beaten Dominika Cibulkova 6-2 6-1 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo - her first match since winning the US Open. The 20-year-old beat Serena Williams to win her first Grand Slam earlier this month - a victory overshadowed byWilliamsʼ outbursts at the umpire. The third seed raced to victory in 59 minutes against Slovakiaʼs Cibulkova. She will play either Barbara Strycova of the Czech Republic or Estoniaʼs
Anett Kontaveit in the quarterfinals. Live scores, schedule and resultsAlerts: Get tennis news sent to your phone "I didnʼt really feel any pressure," said Osaka, the tournamentʼs 2016 champion. "It was really difficult because sheʼs such a great player but I just thought it was more fun."
Formula 1: Is Kimi Raikkonen right to stay in F1? World number one Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next monthʼs China Open and Shanghai Masters tournaments, to allow his knee injury to recover. The injury forced the 32-yearoldto retirefrom his US Open semifinal earlier this month. He also missed Spainʼs Davis Cup semi-final defeat by France at the weekend. The 17-time Grand Slam champion, who has suffered from tendonitis in his knee in the past, could return for the Paris Masters at the end of October. 6
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer, who left Renault during the 2017 season, has joined the BBC team to offer insight and analysis from the point of view of the competitors. The Singapore Grand Prix wasnʼt a classic by any means. Lewis Hamilton took a good step closer to the title with adominant victory,but while the 2018 title fight is starting to fizzle out, there is already plenty to get excited about for 2019. This yearʼs driver-transfer market has probably been the most interesting I can remember. There have
been so many switches, resulting in plenty of new pairings and match-ups that will be fascinating to watch in 2019. It looks like of all 10 teams, only Mercedes will remain unchanged. The most exciting changes for me are two movers into top teams - Charles Leclerc to Ferrari and Pierre Gasly to Red Bull. t is always interesting to see new, young faces in top drives, and down the years itʼs actually been very rare that a young star has failed to deliver when a top team has taken a risk on them.