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Lost dog rescued after spending 11 days in German Alps A German holidaymaker has been reunited with her dog after it went missing for 11 days in Berchtesgaden National Park on the German border with Austria. Eight-year-old mongrel Barry escaped from his owner on August 12, while they were descending from the Kärlingerhaus mountain lodge — which can only be reached on foot — to the Königssee Lake. A team of national park rangers searched for the hound over several days after his barks were heard by hikers and local residents. But they were unable to trace him. Over the subsequent days, his barks became weaker and were heard less often, leading rescuers to presume that his health was weakening. On Thursday, they deployed a thermal imaging camera and set off on the Sagerecksteig trail, which runs through the park, in a final attempt to track down the pet.
German journalist Mesale Tolu arrives home after Turkey lifts travel ban German-Turkish journalist and translator Mesale Tolu flew into Stuttgart airport on Sunday, just days after it was made public thata Turkish court had approved a request for her to leave the country. Tolu arrived back in Germany with her nearly four-year-old son, having tweeted from Istanbul airport earlier that "After 17 months, (Iʼm) heading home." The German news agency dpa said Tolu was due to hold a press conference shortly after landing. News German journalist Mesale Tolu arrives home after Turkey lifts travel ban The journalist and translator, who was on remand in Turkey on terror-related charges, has flown home with her three-year-old son. Although a Turkish court lifted her travel ban, she still faces trial in October.
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ʼGreatest American hero of the last 50 yearsʼ US Senator John McCain dead at 81:
John McCain, a war hero and one of the most respected US legislators in recent memory, has died. He had a clear view of Americaʼs role in the world, but his most crucial vote had nothing to do with foreign policy. US Senator John McCain, a former presidential candidate and Vietnam War hero, died Saturday after losing his battle with brain cancer, his office said in a statement. "Senator John Sidney McCain III died at 4:28 p.m. on August 25, 2018. With the senator when he passed were his wife Cindy and their family," the statement read, noting that the Republican senator had "served the United States of America faithfully for 60 years." The McCain family announced Friday that the senator had chosento discontinue his cancer treatment. On July 25, 2017, a week after disclosing his cancer diagnosis, McCain returned to the Senate floor, where he had been serving for 30 years. He delivered a remarkable speech — one that in many ways summed up what he believed in and stood for throughout his unique military and political career. "What greater cause could we hope to serve than helping keep America the strong, aspiring, inspirational beacon of liberty and defender of the dignity of all human beings and
their right to freedom and equal justice?" he asked in the widely praised address. If almost anyone else had posed the question, it could have come across as heavy-handed or corny; coming from the widely respected McCain, it distilled his decades of service and purpose in life. Americaʼs unique role in the world was McCainʼs mantra, said James Jeffrey, the US special representative to Syria, who previously served under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama as deputy national security adviser and ambassador to Turkey and Iraq. He first met McCain in 1990 at what is today called the Munich Security Conference, where McCain traditionally led the US delegation. "Even then it was clear that he had an insight into Americaʼs role in the world and the way the world worked that is unlike any American official — including the two presidents that I worked directly for — that I have ever experienced," said Jeffrey, who called McCain the "greatest American hero of the last 50 years."
Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabweʼs president Emmerson Mnangagwa was inaugurated as Zimbabweʼs president in his own right on Sunday, days after the Constitutional Court dismissed the main oppositionʼs claim that his July 30 election win was rigged. Mnangagwa previously held a series of cabinet portfolios under Robert Mugabeʼs presidency. He went on to replace Mugabe nine months ago, after the strongman resigned under military pressure. Mnangagwa took the oath of office for a five-year term in front of thousands of supporters in Harareʼs national stadium."I Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa swear that as president of the republic of Zimbabwe I will be faithful to Zimbabwe (and) will obey, uphold and defend the constitution of Zimbabwe." Sundayʼs ceremony was presided over by Chief Justice Luke Malaba, who along with eight other Constitutional Court judges had, last week, dismissed the oppositionʼs petition against Mnangagwaʼs election win.
Iran economy minister impeached Iranʼs economy minister, Masoud Karbasian, was impeached by the countryʼs parliament on Sunday, becoming the second minister in President Hassan Rouhaniʼs Cabinet to be fired. The countryʼs already weakened economy has been further damaged by the reimposition of sanctions by US President Donald Trump, which has caused the local currency to plunge.
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European Court of Justice rules Polish arrest warrants can be halted The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled against extraditing suspects to Poland on Wednesday if there are "serious and fact-based grounds" to believe the suspect would not receive a fair trial. The ruling concernsa Polish man in Irelandwho claims recent justice reforms in Poland harmed his chances of being treated fairly. The man is suspected of drug trade. In recent years, Polandʼs ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party has been working to place courts under a tighter control of the executive branch. Among other steps, the parliament now has power to choose members of the National Council of the Judiciary whose job is to oversee judicial impartiality. More recently, the lawmakers changed retirement age for the Supreme Court judges, which critics believe was aimed at ousting the most experienced judges and stacking the body with government supporters. The Supreme Court and its chief Malgorzata Gersdorf are opposing the move. Five charged over acid attack on young boy in Worcester, UK
A group of men aged between 22 and 41 were due to appear before a UK court on Wednesday to face charges of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm, West Mercia Police said. The authorities believe the men were involved in a suspected acid attack on a 3-year-old child in a shopping mall in Worcester on Saturday. The boy suffered "serious burns to his arm and face" and was hospitalized, police said after the attack. The child has since been released "but the long-term implications of his injuries are unknown at this time" according to the authorities. Read more:German energy executive severely injured in acid attack Three suspects from LondonA 39-year-old from Wolverhampton, some 48 kilometers (30 miles) north of Worcester was arrested immediately after the attack. Another man from Wolverhampton and three others from London were detained during the week. In an unusual move for the UK, police said they would not release their names "for legal reasons." They also gave no details on the motive. However, chief superintendent Mark Travis said they were treating the incident as a "deliberate attack." The UK has seen a rise in acid attacks in recent years, although it is highly unusual for the victim to be so young.Hundreds of acid attacks were reportedlast year in London alone. 2
Interior Minister Matteo Salvini to be investigated Italy migrant ship:
Interior Minister Matteo Salvini is reportedly being probed for his role in preventing migrants rescued at sea from disembarking in Sicily. Meanwhile, a deal has been reached to allow the migrants to leave the ship. Italian prosecutors are investigating Interior Minister Matteo Salvini for his role in preventing migrants rescued in the Mediterranean from disembarking from a coast guard ship at a Sicilian port, Italian media reported Saturday. The inquiry will focus on "illegal confinement, illegal arrest and abuse of power," according to news reports. Salvini, the head of the anti-immigrant League party, appeared to confirm the reports in a Facebook post. "If you want to question me, or maybe arrest me
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop quits Julie Bishop resigned as Australiaʼs foreign minister on Sunday after losing a leadership battle to become the next prime minister. Her colleagues in the ruling Liberal Party chose Treasurer Scott Morrisonto take over from Malcolm Turnbullin an internal balloton Friday. Bishop, the partyʼs deputy leader, reportedly secured just 11 votes out of 85 in the first round — significantly lower than Morrison and the third challenger, Peter Dutton. "Today I advised the prime minister that I will be
Iran earthquake injures hundreds, fatalities reported A shallow earthquake struck early Sunday about 26 kilometers (16 miles) southwest of the city of Javanrud in Iranʼs Kermanshah province, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. Local media reported that at least two people were killed and 310 were injured. The mountainous area near the border with Iraq was also the site of a powerful tremor thatkilled more than 600 peoplelast November. The quake struck at 2:43 a.m. local time (2213 UTC) at a depth of about 10 kilometers, the USGS said.It was followed by dozens of aftershocks, including two that measured above 4.0 on the Richter scale.Rescue teams were sent to the city of Tazehabad, where most of the casualties were reported.According to state television, the two dead were a pregnant woman and a 70-year-old man who suffered a heart attack.Kermanshah governor Houshang Bazvand said at least 500 buildings were destroyed.Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli is expected to travel to the affected area on Monday.Iraqi state television said the jolt was felt as far away as Baghdad, some 350 kilometers further west.
because I defend the borders and security of my country, Iʼm proud of it and Iʼm waiting for it," he wrote. At the same time, the Italian government said the more than 150 migrants on the Italian coast guard ship Diciotti would soon be allowed to disembark after a deal was struck with the Catholic Church, Albania and Ireland. Under the agreement, Italian bishops would take most of the migrants under their care. Albania, which is not an EU member, and Ireland would each take 20 people. resigning from my Cabinet position as minister for foreign affairs," Bishop said in a statement, adding that she would remain in Parliament on the backbench. The 62-year-old wasAustraliaʼs first female foreign ministerand the Liberalsʼ first female deputy leader.
Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday urged Interior Minister Wais Ahmad Barmak, Defense Minister Tareq
Shah Bahrami, and intelligence chief Masoum Stanekzai to stay in their posts, the Afghan government said. The three officials submitted resignation letters on Saturday, citing policy differences and a spate of deadly attacks. "President Ghani did not approve their resignations... and gave them the necessary instructions to improve the security situation," a statement from the presidential palace said. The offers to step down followed the resignation of Ghaniʼs national security adviser and close ally, Hanif Atmar, on Friday. Atmar, one of the countryʼs most powerful politicians, has been replaced by former ambassador to the US Hamdullah Mohib.
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Pope Francis knew of abuse scandal says ex-Vatican envoy Archbishop Carlo Vigano, a staunch conservative, has launched a fresh attack on Pope Francis. The accusation comes as the pope tours Ireland and begs for forgiveness for decades of Catholic abuse. A former high ranking Vatican official has called on Pope Francis to resign, accusing the pontiff of knowing about sex abuse allegations against a prominent US cardinal for five years before finallyaccepting his resignation last month. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano laid out his argument in an 11page letter that was published Sunday in the National Catholic Register and another conservative site, LifeSiteNews. The 77-year-old Vigano, an arch-conservative with strong antihomosexual views, said he told the
Inciting hatred against Rohingya on social media
Almost 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar since last summer. The exodus began after Myanmarʼs military responded to an attack by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) on August 25, 2017, with large-scale military operations. According to Doctors Without Borders (MSF), 6,700 Rohingya were killed in the violence. The United Nations described the armyʼs operations as "ethnic cleansing." As a result, Bangladesh is currently home to the worldʼs largest refugee camp. A repatriation agreement between Bangladesh and Myanmar has been signed, but when and how a return could beginremains open. From the outset, the crisis was covered in international media and accompanied by much discussion on social media. Facebook is so dominant in Myanmar that some say that for many in the country, Facebook is the internet. Even the government publishes important decisions, such as the presidentʼs resignation in March 2018, on Facebook first of all.
pope in 2013 that Cardinal Theodore McCarrick had faced voluminous allegations of sexually abusing lowerranking seminarians and priests. Vigano, who was the Vaticanʼs ambassador to the US from 2011 to 2016, wrote that he told Francis: "Holy Father, I donʼt know if you know Cardinal McCarrick, but if you ask the Congregation of Bishops, there is a dossier this thick about him. He corrupted generations of seminarians and priests and Pope Benedict ordered him to withdraw to a life of prayer and penance."
Russiaʼs Alexei Navalny again detained outside Moscow home
Navalny spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh tweeted that Putinʼs most vocal political foe was taken to a police station in the Russian capitalʼs Danilovsky district. "They took his phone away," Yarmysh added, telling the radio station Ecko Moskvy the detention was "probably linked" to Navalnyʼs plan to call protests on September 9 againstunpopular pension reform. Already, more than 2.8 million Russians have signed a petition against the govern-
mentʼs plan to raise retirement ages for both women and men. September 9 is the same day regional elections are planned in the Russian capital as well as in several other areas. Navalny, who opposed Putinʼs fourth run for presidency,served a month in prison in June after organizing demonstrationsahead of Putinʼs inauguration under the slogan "Putin is not our tsar." As the football World Cup began in Russia on June 14, Navalny was freed.
Berlin fires may have been caused by arson German authorities on Saturday said they had made progress fighting amajor forest fire outside the capital Berlin, eventually lifting an evacuation order for two villages in the evening. The fire near the town of Treuenbrietzen in the state of Brandenburg started Thursday afternoon and quickly spread through pine forests that have been dried out due to drought and an unusually hot summer.
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Germany attempts ʼfacesavingʼ resolution to Saudi drugs boycott The human rightsrow between Saudi Arabia and Canada made international headlinesin recent weeks, when the Riyadh government suddenly suspended new trade and investment to the Great White North. The punitive measures were in response to a simple tweet by Canadaʼs foreign minster, calling for the release of two jailed Saudi activists. Receiving less attention has been the diplomatic spat between Europeʼs No. 1 economy and the oil-rich kingdom — also sparked by a ministerʼs comments; this time Sigmar Gabriel, Germanyʼs thenforeign minister. During the political crisis in Lebanon last November that saw Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri resign and later rescind his decision, Riyadh was widely accused of forcing his departure, which Gabriel alluded to as "adventurism." ʼShamefulʼ remarks hurt tiesRiyadh immediately recalled its ambassador to Berlin, telling the German government the comments were "shameful." In May, it went further and froze all new business with Germany. Over the subsequent months, several German pharmaceutical and medical technology firms, including Siemens Healthineers, Bayer and Boerhringer Ingelheim, have been excluded from public healthcare tenders in the kingdom. A pharmaceutical industry source told DW, on condition of anonymity, that Saudi authorities had not given any written explanation about the exclusion, and that there was no clear path for Germany to resolve the issue. Efforts by German diplomats to mediate with Saudi authorities were delayed, initially, by the Holy Month of Ramadan, and the summer break, as Gulf countries stop work in July and August due to the extreme heat.
T-Mobile reports cybersecurity incident T-Mobile US and its unit Metro PCS told customers that cybersecurity staff found and shut down unauthorized access to certain information on August 20 and immediately reported the matter to authorities. The company added that no financial data, social security numbers or passwords were compromised during the attackon its networks, admitting, though, that other personal information like names, email IDs, phone numbers as well as account numbers or account types (postpaid or prepaid) may have been exposed. T-Mobile said that about 3 percent of its 77 million customers could have been affected (roughly 2 million people potentially affected). 4
Siemens turns its back on Iran German engineering conglomerate Siemens has announced itʼs drastically scaling back its business operations in Iran. Itʼs yet another German company to cave in after the United States reimposed sanctions on Tehran. German industrial manufacturing giant Siemens said it was scaling back its Iran businessafter the reimposition of economic sanctions by the United States. The Munich-based company explained it would take appropriate steps "to bring business activities in Iran in line with the changing multilateral situation." Siemens said it would continue to ensure compliance with all export restrictions and regulations "includ-
No breakthrough in China-US trade talks Chinaʼs Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that it had held "constructive meetings" with US officialsafter talks resumed between the countries over their ongoing trade spat. Nonetheless, with no major breakthrough yet in sight, the resumption of talks did not prevent an additional $16 billion (€13.83 billion) of tariffs being levied by the US and China on each otherʼs goods, starting from Thursday. Read more: US-China trade spat: Clash of the titans, part 2 Talks took place on Wednesday and Thursday aimed at defusing the escalating conflict, which has now seen both countries slap $50 billion in tariffs on the otherʼs products, with more expected to follow. The Chinese news agency Xinhua reported that the officials on both sides have vowed to "keep in contact" in the future. High-tech will suffer, says China Meanwhile, a prominent Chinese state planner said on Friday that US tariffs onhightech Chinese technology would have an impact on the tech sectors in both countries.
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Kalashnikov unveils new electric car Kalashnikov,a company moreknown for its AK-47 machine gunsthan its electric vehicles, unveiled its new electric car on Thursday. The powder-blue prototype, dubbed the CV-1, was unveiled by the Russian arms maker at a defense expo outside of Moscow. Kalashnikov Concern told Russian media that the technology within its "electric supercar" will rival that of Elon Muskʼs Tesla. "This technology will allow us to stand in line with the worldʼs electric car manufacturers, like Tesla, and compete with them," a spokesperson told Sputnik. According to the company, the vehicle can travel 350 kilometers (217 miles) on a single charge. The carʼs retro look was inspired by a Soviet hatchback model developed in the 1970s, the "Izh-Kombi," Kalashnikov said in a statement on its website. The CV-1ʼs light blue color, large grill, retro door handles and boxy frame have received mixed reviews from Russians. On social media, some described the car as "cyberpunk" while others referred to it as the "Izh-Zombie."
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ing US secondary sanctions." US President Donald Trump had slapped fresh punitive measures on Iran in early August after pulling out of the nuclear deal negotiated under his predecessor, Barack Obama. Trump accuses Tehran of financing terrorism. The US Embassy in Germany welcomed the news in a post on Twitter,pointing out that Siemens was not the only German company to leave Iran.
German coffers bulge as country books record surplus
The German economy continues to power forward, despite concerns over how global trade conflicts could affect Europeʼs powerhouse. Destatis, the countryʼs main statistics office, released data on Friday showing that the countryhad notched up yet another six-month record budget surplusin the first half of 2018, taking in €48.1 billion ($55.6 billion) more than it spent from January to June when federal, state and local accounts were added together. The surplus has increased by €18.3 billion, year-onyear. On top of the bulging surplus is the news that the German economy grew at a faster pace in the second quarter of 2018 than it had in the first, rebounding to a rate of 0.5 percent from a 0.3 rate in Q1. "Favorable employment and business developments, as well as a moderate spending policy" contributed to the surplus, which amounted to 2.9 percent of German gross domestic product (GDP), Destatis said on release of the data.
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Trump administration plans to roll back coal regulations Critics say the move is a major step backwards that will damage health and the environment
How did Captain Cook change the world? Itʼs 1768 and the British are fixated on reports of land glimpsed in the south Pacific, convinced that an undiscovered Great Southern Continent lies in wait below. The Royal Society commissions cartographer and explorer James Cook to embark on a voyage to chart the passage of the planet Venus between the Sun and the Earth. It is believed that the angles of observation from different locations can be used to calculate the exact distance from the Earth to the Sun and the planets. But the Admiralty has also given Cook secret orders to scour the seas for that mystical land in the south. Cookʼs ship, The Endeavour, sets sail on August 26, 1768.
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The desperate bid to save coal fired plants comes as the electricity industry is moving towards natural gas and renewables. The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled new rules to replace Obama-era regulations on coalfired power plants, in a move that critics said deals a blow to health and the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new rules that would give states broad discretion in how and to what degree they regulate coal power plants, rather than be subject to federal guidelines. The Trump administrationʼsAffordable Clean Energy Rule (ACE) would replace former president Barack Oba-
maʼs 2015 Clean Power Plan, which the EPA described as "overly prescriptive and burdensome" for states and the economy. "Todayʼs proposal provides the states and regulated community the certainty they need to continue environmental progress while fulfilling President Trumpʼs goal of energy dominance," said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist nominated to head the EPAafter Scott Pruitt resignedamid multiple conflict of interest scandals.
Why Germanyʼs clichés can help improve ties with the US Are Germany and the United States really "Wunderbar Together"? Thatʼs a least the slogan of the upcoming Year of German-American Friendship ("Deutschlandjahr USA"), a year-long series of events initiated by the German Federal Foreign Office to promote transatlantic relations in all fields of society. Even though the Deutschlandjahr USA project was not initiated as a direct
reaction to the developments in the country since Trumpʼs election, the current situation shows that GermanUS relations canʼt be taken for granted. Introducing the program ahead of its official launch on October 3, a discussion was held in Berlin on Saturday under the title "Germany and the USA — foreign friends? What politics, economy and culture have to do now."
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Events Horizon: what’s happening in Budapest – August 2018
Festivals, cool concerts, cultural events and amazing parties – Budapest is always buzzing. Every month, we bring together all of the important happenings taking place in and around Hungary’s capital, so you can plan ahead. In August, the Sziget Festival, WAMP Design Fair and fantastic fireworks are all among the many exciting events you shouldn’t miss. Whether you would like to shake it to the coolest beats, immerse yourself in culture or give in to guilty pleasures, we present a bunch of events for the upcoming weeks. Get out there and enjoy everything that Budapest has to offer! A38 Concerts WAMP Design Fair Rigoletto Liberty Bridge Picnics Jason Derulo Sziget Festival Festival of Folk Arts CityMatiné Saint Stephen’s Day The Budapest Short International Film Festival A38 Concerts WAMP Design Fair Rigoletto Liberty Bridge Picnics Jason Derulo Sziget Festival Festival of Folk Arts CityMatiné Saint Stephen’s Day The Budapest Short International Film Festival
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Michael Owen: Ex-England striker opens up about injuries
Former England striker Michael Owen says he "hated" playing football late in his career because injuries had left him "petrified". Owen won the Ballon dʼOr in 2001 when at Liverpool, and scored 222 goals in a 17year club career that ended in 2013. But he says injuries forced him to change his game, a process which began when he tore his hamstring aged 19, leading to five months out. "Once I did it once I was gone really," Owen, 38,told BT Sport.
Ronnie Baker: American sprinter sets fastest 100m time of season
American sprinter Ronnie Baker set the fastest 100m time of the season by clocking 9.87 seconds to win at the Chorzow meeting in Poland. It meant the 24-year-old lowered his personal best, as well as the seasonʼs best of 9.88 he shared with compatriot Noah Lyles. His time also eclipsed Usain Boltʼs previous meeting record of 9.98, which was set in 2014. "I felt ready," said the world indoor 60m bronze medallist. Baker will have the opportunity to win the Diamond League title in Brussels on 31 August. 6
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 archrivals 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.
Sebastian Vettel pips Hamilton to Belgian Grand Prix win Formula One:
Sebastian Vettel overtook rival Lewis Hamilton on the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix and didnʼt look back, sealing a comfortable victory. A chaotic opening to the race forced five drivers to retire. A faultless performance from Sebastian Vettel saw the Ferrari driver pip Lewis Hamilton to victory in the Belgian Grand Prix, after starting the race in second. Vettel passed Hamilton with ease on the first lap and from there the outcome was in little doubt as he controlled the race throughout the remaining 43 laps. Vettelʼs fifth win of the season leaves the 31-yearold just 17 points behind rival andreigning championHamilton in the championship standings. Max Vert-
sappen finished in third place after a solid performance, while Valtteri Bottas made up a massive 13 places to finish in fourth. The start of the race, however, saw a chaotic crash involving Fernando Alonso and Nico Hülkenberg. Hülkenbergʼs tyres locked and he crashed into the back of Alonso, whose McLaren sprung into the air and crashed down on Charles Leclercʼs Sauber. All drivers were immediately retired but thankfully escaped unscathed.
Vuelta a Espana: Alejandro Valverde wins stage two as Kwiatkowski takes red jersey Spainʼs Alejandro Valverde claimed victory on stage two of the Vuelta a Espana as Polandʼs Michal Kwiatkowski took the red jersey. Valverde held off Team Skyʼs Kwiatkowski in a tight 50-metre sprint to secure victory in front of a partisan crowd in Caminito del Rey. Kwiatkowski, who finished second in Saturdayʼs time trial, has a 14-second lead over Valverde in the standings.
Britainʼs Simon Yates is in 12th place overall. Quick Stepʼs Laurens de Plus took third place on the stage, finishing three seconds behind the winner. BMC Racingʼs Rohan Dennis, who won the first stage, suffered a puncture early in the 163.5km stage and was dropped with 17km remaining. Kwiatkowski, the Polish national champion, attacked with 500 metres remaining, but was chased down by Valverde.