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Ethiopia and Eritrea withdraw troops and open borders Armed forces of both Ethiopia and Eritrea that are stationed along the countriesʼ shared border will be shifted back to camps to ease tensions. A Twitter post from the Ethiopian governmentʼs chief of staff Fitsum Arega, said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and longtime Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki "marked the radical transformation of the Ethio-Eritrea border into a frontier of peace & friendship." "We heralded the new year by demolishing the trenches along our border," Abiy told reporters upon return to Addis Ababa.

It is the first time in 20 years that the border points have been opened. Both leaders visited the Bure Front with members of their armed forces to mark the Ethiopian new year. Later, they did the same at the SerhaZalambesa crossing, Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Meskel said on Twitter.

Vostok 2018: Russia lets the war games with China begin Multiple Russian divisions, including the Pacific and northern fleets, are participating in theVostok 2018 war gamesfrom September 11 to 17.

The military training operation is set to eclipse the Soviet Unionʼs largest-ever exercise, held in 1981.

About 300,000 troops, 1,000 aircraft, 36,000 combat vehicles and as many as 80 ships will be involved, according to Russiaʼs Defense Ministry. The drills will take place across five training areas, as well as the Sea of Japan, the Bering Sea and the Sea of Okhotsk. German observers such as European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) Senior Policy Fellow Gustav Gressel, are hardly surprised.

TheRussian military trains "in another strategic direction"every year, he told DW, whether south, west or east. "It is Vostokʼs (Russian for east) turn again. It is part of the regular maneuver plan," he said.

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Hungaryʼs Viktor Orban accuses EU of ʼabuse of powerʼ Viktor Orban is facing pressure

The Hungarian premier has told EU lawmakers that Brusselsʼ actions against Budapest "violates the EU treaty." Viktor Orban is facing pressure to correct measures that have undermined "fundamental values" of the EU. HungarianPrime Minister Viktor Orbanon Tuesday told the European Parliament that potential disciplinary measures against his country are a "moral decision" that amounts to "abuse of power." Under pressure from the European Commission, Orban is facing a vote thatcould see Hungary lose its voting rights in the bloc for undercutting democracy and EU core values.

Read more: Could Hungary lose its EU voting rights? Orban said:"I stand here in front of you and I defend my country because, for Hungarians, liberty democracy independence and Europe are matters of honor.""What you are doing here is a slap in the face of the Union""We have defended Hungary, and we have defended Europe.""We have a different picture about the nature of Christianity in Europe and the role of nations and cultures in our country." Judith Sargentini, who launched the debate to sanction

Hungary under Article 7 of the EU treaty, said Orban has orchestrated the "structural erosion of the rule of law." Frans Timmermans, first vice president of the EU Commission, said "civil society is the very fabric of democratic society and is threatened by measures taken by the Hungarian government." Manfred Weber, the German leader of the EU parliamentʼs conservativeswho has signaled his intention to head the EU Commission, said Hungary must decide "between nationalism and Europe." Nigel Farage, theformer head of the far-right UK Independence Party(UKIP) wholed the "No" campaign for the Brexit vote, defended Orban, saying "at least one EU politician is ready to stand up for his principles." He urged him to"join the Brexit club."

Other EU lawmakers made clear that possible disciplinary actions against Hungary are "not an attack on the people of Hungary."

Migrant adults less likely to be employed in Germany — OECD The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published itsextensive annual education studyon Tuesday. "Education at a Glance" covers the state of education around the world, including the 36 OECD countries, as well as a number of partner countries such as China, Russia, India, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. The report reveals that in most OECD countries, foreign-born adults are more likely to be neither employed nor in education or training (NEET). Austria and Germany are the two countries with the largest differences in the share of NEETs among foreign-born and indigenous 15-29 year-olds: In Germany, 24 percent of foreign-born 15-29 year-olds are NEET, compared with 7 percent of German native 15-29 year-olds.

German cows die after being freed from organic farm At least four cows have died and many more are injured after unknown assailants trespassed on an organic farm and released the cattle from their pens in the German state of Brandenburg, the Berliner Zeitung reported on Tuesday. The culprits released scores of dairy cows and young cattle between Saturday night and Sunday morning. The cows proceeded to concentrate feed area, where they ate up to 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of the substance. Normally, cows only receive a maximum of two kilograms of concentrate per day, the report said.

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How extreme poverty is forcing Pakistanis to sell kidneys Muhammad Iqbal (pictured above) is a 44-year-old laborer hailing from eastern Pakistan. He wants to play kabaddi, a wrestling-like traditional sport in South Asia, but his deteriorating health does not allow him to indulge in any activity that is physically straining. A former brick kiln worker, Iqbal is now unable to lift heavy stuff. He was not always so enervated. A wrong decision in 2012 changed his life for the worse. Iqbal regrets making that decision. "In 2012, I was heavily indebted," Iqbal, a father of eight children, told DW. "I was living in a village near Lahore and working at a brick kiln factory. I had borrowed 135,000 Pakistani rupees (€1,603, $1,856) from the kiln owner. I was working round the clock to pay back the loan, but with my meagre salary, I could hardly make both ends meet, let alone repay the loan," Iqbal said. "I was so desperate that I was ready to do anything to get some money," a teary Iqbal told DW. "At the time, my cousin Ashraf came up with an idea — he asked me to sell my kidney and repay the loan."

Austrian journalist reportedly arrested in Turkey Max Zirngast, an Austrian journalist, was detained by "anti-terror" authorities in Ankara according to one of the magazines he worked for.

The report said heʼd likely been detained for "political publications."

Austrian journalist Max Zirngast was detained by security forces in Turkey on Tuesday morning, according to the magazine that he worked for. Re:voltmagazine reported on Twitter that Zirngast and "several others" were arrested in Ankara around 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning by "anti-terror" authorities. They posted a picture of Zirngast as well as a photo of security forces allegedly removing him from what appears to be an apartment building.

The magazine initially said that he had been detained on "terror" charges, but later said that he was likely being held due to "political publications." According to re:volt, Zirngast has lived in Turkey for several years, where he works and is studying. Ismail Küpeli, a political scientist and journalist, wrote on Twitter that Zirngastʼs arrest was likely tied to his work, and not to any alleged "terrorist" activities.

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Wife of Pakistanʼs jailed ex-PM Nawaz Sharif dies in London Her husband and daughter are currently jailed in Pakistan on corruption charges

Kulsoom Nawaz, the wife of Pakistanʼs ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, passed away after a battle with cancer, according to a family member.

Following a year-long battle with cancer and several months in a coma,Kulsoom Nawazpassed away on Tuesday at a clinic in London.

The 68-year-old was the wife of Pakistanʼs former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, whose brother announced the death. "The wife of Mian Nawaz Sharif is no more among us. May God rest her in peace," Shehbaz Sharif wrote on Twitter. Sharifʼs political secretary, Asif Kirmani, also confirmed that Kulsoom Nawaz "has passed away."

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EU court sees discrimination in Catholic hospitalʼs firing of divorced doctor The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Tuesday that the head doctor of a Catholic Church-run clinic in Düsseldorf had lost his job due to potential "hidden discrimination" after he was fired for getting married a second time. The ruling, which came after the case had worked its way through the German courts over three years, could influence the relationship between the German state and the church-run employers. Currently, the

Ryanair warns it may close German bases over strike action Ryanair said on Tuesday that it may slash jobs and close some German bases if it is hit with more strikes. The warning came the day before Ryanair pilots employed in Germany planned a 24-hour walkout. "These threatened strikes can only damage Ryanairʼs business in Germany, and if they continue, will lead to base cuts and job cuts for both German pilots and cabin crew, particularly at some secondary German bases," said Ryanairʼs chief marketing officer, Kenny Jacobs. German pilots union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) called for the strike actionin a statement issued on Monday. Ryanair pilots and cabin crewhave already taken strike actionin Italy, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands. Unions in Ireland and Italy havereached agreements with Ryanair during the past two weeks.

daughter,Maryam Nawaz, were not with her when she died, as they are currently in jail in Pakistan. Sharif is currentlyappealing a 10-year prison sentencehe was given after being convicted of corruption. His daughter is also appealing a sevenyear sentence. The two left Kulsoom Nawazʼs bedside in Londonto face corruption-related charges in Pakistan.They returned shortly before the countryʼs July 25 elections, which Sharifʼs partyʼs lost to the countryʼs current Prime Minister Imran Khan.

German constitution grants the church to right to fire employees who breach its religious laws.Divorced and remarried In the case, the ECJ was looking at EU law to see whether church-related institutions were allowed to impose stricter requirements on their Catholic employees than on those who were members of other religions or non-religious.

World hunger on the rise for a third year One in nine people in the world is affected by hunger. That is what the latest report by the UNʼs Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has

found. Heavy droughts and conflict are some of the main drivers behind the rise. If the trend continues, the FAO warns, the world will fall far short of achieving the UNʼs 2030 goal of eradicating hunger. The report points out that a few advances have been made. Stunting levels in children have for instance decreased and the practice of exclusive breastfeeding has risen in Africa and Asia, while they have declined in North America.

DW spoke to Cindy Holleman, a senior economist at the FAO about the report. Cindy Holleman: The key finding thatʼs coming out this year is that indeed world hunger globally is rising for the third year in a row. And this is very worrying because it basically sets us back to the levels of hunger of almost a decade ago. So it is quite an alarming situation.

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News Millions on US East Coast brace for ʼextremely dangerousʼ Hurricane Florence Hurricane Florence is expected to become a Category 5 storm as it churns towards the US East Coast. Authorities are warning of severe coastal and inland flooding.

Hurricane Florence intensified to a Category 4 hurricane on Monday as it barreled towards the US East Coast, where millions of people are bracing for potentially devastating winds and water later this week. Its size is "staggering," warned National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham. "We could cover several states easily with the cloud cover alone," Graham said. "This is not just a coastal event." Packing winds of up to 220 km/h (140 mph) late Monday, Florence was expected to further strengthen and become "an extremely

South Korea urges for ʼbold decisionsʼ ahead of next TrumpKim summit South Korean President Moon Jaeincalled on both North Korea and the United States on Tuesday to make concrete steps in their stalled negotiations over Pyongyangʼs nuclear weapons program. Moon said the US and North Korea need to "make bold decisions" and that both must communicate more actively with one another. "North Korea must carry out its nuclear dismantling and the United States must take a corresponding step," Moon said, adding that he will continue to act as mediator between the two sides. Moonʼs comments come one week before he is due to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Unfor a summit in Pyongyangthat is due to run from September 18-20. It will be the third summit between the two leaders this year.

Improving relations between North and South Korea is largely tied to progress in talks between Washington and Pyongyang. Moon said that his upcoming summit with Kim must include another "big step" towards denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.

dangerous major hurricane" by the time in makes landfall in the Carolinas on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in a 21:00 UTC update. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Monday ordered the mandatory evacuation of one million coastal residents. Schools in 26 of the stateʼs 46 counties were ordered closed starting Tuesday. The governor of neighboring North Carolina ordered an evacuation of the Outer Banks, barrier islands that are a popular tourist destination, and parts of coastal Dare County.

EU future at stake in make-or-break election, Greek PM Alex Tsipras says

European nations must stand together to fight extremism and avoid sliding back into the past, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told EU parliamentarians in Strasbourg on Tuesday as he looked to the upcoming EU elections in 2019. The politician from the left-wing Syriza party, who had been invited to the EU parliament to speak about the future of Europe, described next yearʼs vote as "more than just one more election." "It will be a fight of basic principles and values to defeat extreme neo-

liberalism andfar-right populism," the Greek leader said. He called on the blocʼs pro-European and democratic forces to unite and "stand side by side on the same side of history." The European Union currently faces a broad range of challenges, including migration management,the UKʼs departure from the bloc, and the rise of right-wing populism, which have led to internal disagreement among its 28-member states and could significantly impact its future direction.

US threatens to arrest ICC judges over war crimes probe US National Security Adviser John Bolton on Monday threatened to sanction and prosecuteInternational Criminal Court(ICC) judges ifthe tribunal attempts to charge US service members and intelligence agents with war crimes. "The United States will use any means necessary to protect our citizens and those of our allies from unjust prosecution by this illegitimate court," Bolton said in a speech delivered to the conservative Federalist Society in Washington.

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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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Germanyʼs farmers feel the heat of climate change

German farmers are no strangers to the elements, but this summer has brought home the realities of climate change, and the need to start adapting. How can farmers adapt to the changing conditions?

Carved into a block of wood and given pride of place in the parlor of an old farmhouse 100 or so kilometers (around 62 miles) northwest of Berlin, is a quote from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: Was du ererbt von deinen Vätern hast, erwirb es, um es zu besitzen. From his place at the head of a solid wooden table, farmer Hans-Heinrich Grün-

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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hagen recites the words that were also a feature of his western German childhood home. Loosely translated, they mean: To own your inheritance, you have to use it well. He interprets them as a reminder of his "duty" to tend the land in his custody with such care, that when it passes to his children, it is in better condition than when he took it on.

Who is Alibabaʼs next chairman Daniel Zhang?

Alibabaʼs charismatic founder-leader, Jack Ma,will officially pass the baton in exactly a year from now — on his 55th birthday. Although he intends to remain on Alibabaʼs board until 2020, he said he wanted to focus on philanthropy and education, as well as pursue unspecified "new dreams." Read more: Alibabaʼs Jack Ma to advise Cameron on business In a statement issued on Monday, he named Daniel Zhang as the new executive chairman — a finance veteran whoʼs presided over an ambitious expansion and won over investors in the three years heʼs served as chief executive officer (CEO). Both in personality and skillset, Zhang is likely to herald a new era for the Chinese e-commerce giant as their differences could not be more drastic. Jack Ma — a former English teacher — has become a globally recognized figure through his constant travel and playful antics, such as impersonating Michael Jackson at a company event last year.

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World-class designer Karl Lagerfeld at 85 (probably) Itʼs nearly impossible to capture icon Karl Lagerfeld in words

Heʼs been designing collections for Chanel for 30 years, photographing fashion, devising advertising campaigns and collecting masses of books.

So how old is Karl Lagerfeld? Is he 80, or perhaps 83 years old? Or maybe 85? Was he even born on September 10? He once told a reporter he hadnʼt a clue about his actual birth date because his birth certificate was destroyed in the bombing of the Altona neighborhood of Hamburg in

World War II. That aside, questions about his age annoy him. He simply couldnʼt care less. "I feel young anyway," he says. Currently, Lagerfeld says 1935 is his year of birth — for a long time, he declared it was 1938 — but a look at the Hamburg baptism register reveals the year 1933.

Israel music scene struggles with international boycott Organizers of Israelʼs Meteor Festival this weekend said it was supposed to be a "cutting edge musical journey that surpasses borders and distorts time and space." But that endeavor was dashed as some 20 acts, including headliner Lana Del Rey, withdrew at the last minute in response to apparent pressure from a Palestinian-led international boycott campaign. Itʼs just the latest event in the struggle between Israel andthe boycott movement that says it wants to end Israeli rule over Palestinians. Read more: Israel and BDS: A controversial boycott divides the West Campaign organizers have claimed success, saying the cancellations demonstrate increasing opposition to Israeli government policies among young people around the world. "The fact that these artists are canceling is showing just how different the younger generation is viewing Israel," said Diana Buttu, a Palestinian analyst who supports the movement known as BDS, speaking with The Associated Press.

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novel takes place during the onset of Argentinaʼs military dictatorship in the mid 1970s. The author, who was born in Buenos Aires in 1972 and writes in German, describes the atmosphere in the immigrant neighborhood of Ballester. A fluorescent Madonna, disappearing cats, a beautiful nun and a young detective all play a role. Mysteries are not always resolved, and some narrative strands are only vaguely connected in this fascinating work.

Maxim Biller: Sechs Koffer (Six Suit‐ cases) Billerʼs novel tells the tale of a family fleeing to a foreign land, leaving behind puzzles to be unraveled and

secrets to be revealed. Biller himself was born in 1960 in Prague to RussianJewish parents and immigrated to West Germany in 1970. Nino Haratischwili: Die Katze und der General (The Cat and the General) Hamburg-based Haratischwili was born in Tbilisi, Georgia and writes in German. In her book, Haratischwili looks back and into the abyss, "which opened up between the ruins of the decaying Soviet empire," according to a description of the book from the publishing house. It tells the story of Russian oligarch Alexander Orlov, known to everyone only as "the general," and raises questions of guilt and atonement in times of war.

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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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Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappe lift France to top of Nations League group

Giroudʼs sweetly-struck volley 15 minutes from time ended his scoring drought and the Netherlandsʼ hopes of a point in their first Nations League contest. France,who drew 0-0 with Germany in their opener, were playing at home for the first time since their World Cup win in Russia and the celebrations both before and after the game were long and rousing.

The World Cup trophy was shown off as well, at the stadium where France first won it in 1998. Mbappe,who enjoyed such a stunning tournament in Russia,opened the scoring early on, but veteran Dutch forward Ryan Babel equalized for the visitors with their only meaningful shot on target.

ʼRacistʼ Australian cartoon of Serena Williams sparks outrage online

Australian cartoonist Mark Knight defended his depiction of tennis star Serena Williamsat the US Open finalson Tuesday after receiving a wave of criticism calling his drawing racist and sexist. The cartoon depicts a fat-lipped, large-nosed Williams jumping on her tennis racket, with a baby pacifier nearby — perhaps referencing her status as a new mother or the artistʼs interpretation of her behavior on the court.

In the background, the umpire leans over to a women ostensibly depicting tournament-winner Naomi Osaka — who is of Haitian-Japanese descent, although the cartoonist gave her long, blonde hair — asking: "Can you just let her win?"

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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.

Kimi Raikkonen to be replaced by Ferrari protégé in 2019 The moves are to take place at the end of the current season

Two Formula One teams have announced that they are about to swap drivers, with Ferrari getting much younger and Sauber gaining vast experience.

The Alfa Romeo Sauber Formula One team announced on Tuesday that Kimi Raikkonen would join the team for the 2019 season on a two-year deal. This came just minutes after Ferrari announced that the veteran Finnish driver would "step down" at the end of 2018. In its statement announcing the hiring, Sauberʼs team principal, Frederic Vasseur, said that with his experience, Raikkonen would "not only contribute to the development of our car, but will also

accelerate the growth and development of our team as a whole." The 38-year-old Raikkonen has started in 287 F1 races, winning 20 since his debut with Sauber in 2001. He subsequently had spells at McLaren, Ferrari and Lotus before rejoining Ferrari in 2014. It was during his first stint with Ferrari, in 2007, that Raikkonen won his only Formula One driversʼ championship. He also left F1 in 2010 to spend two years in the World Rally Championship.

Diego Maradonaʼs new job in Mexicoʼs drug-cartel heartland Diego Maradona has taken up his duties as coach of a Mexican second-division outfit. The World Cup winner as a player has had little success in coaching, and some see his appointment as a publicity stunt.

Diego Maradona (pictured above) arrived in Culiacan, the capital of the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa, to a heroʼs welcome on Saturday, and was to be officially unveiled and hold his first training session with his new club, Dorados de

Sinaloa, later on Monday. Six games into the Mexican second division season, Dorados are still without a win and find themselves languishing in 13th place in the 15-team Ascenso MX. Still, the ever self-confident Maradona, decked out in a Dorados baseball cap and scarf, pledged upon his arrival to get the team into the top flight. "The goal is to earn promotion to the first division, but this canʼt be achieved without making sacrifices," the 57-year-old Argentine told sports broadcaster ESPN.