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Britain would not oppose death penalty for IS ʼBeatlesʼ suspects Britain will not seek the usual assurances that its citizens facing trial in the United States do not receive the death penalty in the case of suspected "Islamic State" (IS) fighters Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh, according to a report in a British newspaper published on Monday. Kotey and Elsheikh are suspected of being members of a four-man IS gang dubbed "The Beatles," which was notorious for videotaping its beheadings of high-profile Western captives. The two men were captured in Syria by the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in January and are still being held by the group. Britain and the United States have discussed how and where they should face justice.
Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres lose on J-League debuts Spain legends Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres both lost on their J-League debuts. Midfielder Iniesta, who won 32 trophies at Barcelona, only came on for the final 32 minutes of Vissel Kobeʼs 3-0 defeat by Shonan Bellmare. Many of the 26,000 crowd waved Spain flags for the 34-year-old. Former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Torres was also a secondhalf substitute as Sagan Tosu lost 1-0 at home to Vegalta Sendai. Spain legends Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres both lost on their J-League debuts. Midfielder Iniesta, who won 32 trophies at Barcelona, only came on for the final 32 minutes of Vissel Kobeʼs 3-0 defeat by Shonan Bellmare. Many of the 26,000 crowd waved Spain flags for the 34-year-old.
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Ecuador close to evicting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange: Greenwald Assange was granted asylum in 2012 to avoid extradition to the US
China investigating steel imports from EU, Japan, S. Korea China opened a trade investigation on Monday into stainless steel products imported from the European Union, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia as the metal remains the focus ofglobal trade tensions. Chinaʼs commerce ministry said it will look into whether some stainless steel products from these places are sold at improperly low prices and should be subject to antidumping duties. Chinaʼs probe focuses on stainless steel billet and hotrolled stainless steel plate, according to a statement from the ministry.
Multiple casualties in downtown Toronto shooting
Ecuadorian authorities are about to expel WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from their London embassy, investigative journalist Glenn Greenwald reported. The UK and Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno are "close to finalizing" or have already finalized a deal to evict Julian Assange from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, according to an article published by The Intercept. According toreporter Glenn Greenwald, Ecuador could withdraw its protection of the WikiLeaks founder in a matter of days. Greenwald first drew widespread public attention by publishing data provided by the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. According to Greenwaldʼs article, Ecuadorʼs Moreno used the 2018 Global Disabilities Summit as a pretext to travel to London and discuss handing over Assange to British officials.Moreno has been critical of Assange, describing him as an "inherited problem," a "pebble in the shoe," who has created "more than a nuisance" for his government. However, while visiting London, Moreno told DW that Assange "should be able to continue enjoying his right to asylum and the respect that this asylum affords him," and appeared to suggest he would be welcome at the
embassy "as long as he meets the requirements." "His asylum status prevents him from talking about politics and intervening in the politics of friendly countries. That is why we have had cut off his communications," Moreno said. In March, Ecuadorʼs government cut off Assangeʼs internet connection after he denounced the arrest of a Catalan separatist politician on social media. Assange first faced legal troubles shortly after his platform WikiLeaks published several tranches of confidential US documents in 2010. In November that year, Sweden issued an international arrest warrant for the internet activist over allegations of rape and sexual assault. He was detained in London that December and placed under house arrest, while continuing to fight his extradition to Sweden. Assange repeatedly stated he was not opposed to facing the allegations in Sweden, but was afraid that Stockholm would deliver him to the US to be tried for publishing secrets, where he could face harsh prison sentences or even the death penalty.
Toronto police have said a second person has died after a gunman opened fire on Sunday night in the cityʼs Greektown neighborhood. Police said it was too early to comment on the motives behind the attack. The shooting comes amid a rise in gun violence in Canadaʼs largest metropolis this year. What we know so far: Two people have died and and 12 others were wounded in the shooting, which was carried out with a handgun.A "young girl" is among those wounded and is currently in critical condition, police said.The alleged gunman, who was not included in the number of victims, is dead. It was not immediately clear whether heʼd killed himself or died from police gunfire. Officials said he was 29 years old.The suspect used a handgun to carry out the attack, which took place around 10:00 p.m. (0200 GMT) in the Greektown neighborhood.Witnesses told local media they heard around 20 shots fired as well as the sound of a weapon being reloaded.
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Ethiopiaʼs Anuak refugees are wary of returning home
It took Okwalla Ochang Cham (above with his family) two years to complete the dangerous journey from his home country of Ethiopia to South Sudan. "I had no money for transport up until South Sudan so I had to walk most of the way," he told DW. In April, Cham finally reached his destination – the Gorom refugee settlement, some 25 km north of South Sudanʼs capital of Juba – where he was reunited with his wife and three children. 29-yearold Cham is relived to be in the relative safety of the camp. Heʼs an Anuak, an ethnic minority group living in western Ethiopia in the fertile state of Gambela, which borders South Sudan. For decades, the Anuak have experienced government persecution, alongside conflicts with other ethnic groups who were forcibly resettled to the region. Most recently, investment projects, such as sugar cane production, have led to the Anuak losing large areas of ancestral lands to foreign corporations – intensifying local violence. Heʼs an Anuak, an ethnic minority group living in western Ethiopia in the fertile state of Gambela, which borders South Sudan. For decades, the Anuak have experienced government persecution, alongside conflicts with other ethnic groups who were forcibly resettled to the region. Most recently, investment projects, such as sugar cane production, have led to the Anuak losing large areas of ancestral lands to foreign corporations – intensifying local violence.
German Interior Ministry bans biker gang Osmanen Germania BC Germany has banned Turkishnationalist biker gang Osmanen Germania BC, accusing the group of carrying out violent crimes. Officials believe the gang has ties to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoganʼs government. German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer outlawedbiker group Osmanen Germania BC(Germania Ottomans) on Tuesday, banning them from all activity. "The club presents a serious danger for individual legally protected rights and for the general public," the ministry said in a statement.
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EU: No new trade offer when Juncker meets Trump But the EC says there are no specific measures on offer
European Commission (EC) President Jean-Claude Juncker will meet US President Trump on Wednesday to try to head off the prospect of higher tariffs on car imports. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will not arrive in Washington with a specific trade offer to stopUS President Donald Trump from imposing higher tariffs on European cars, the Commission insisted on Monday. Commission Spokesperson Margaritis Schinas said Wednesdayʼs talks between Juncker and Trump, at the White
Western Balkans are vital to curb migration and fight terrorism in Europe Michael Roth: We want to send a clear signal that the situation in the Balkans is of outstanding importance for the European Union. We remain committed toEU accession prospects, we are drafting expectations, but we also want to assist in practical terms, i.e. help strengthenthe rule of law, most notably help create prospects for the younger generation, and contribute to regional cooperation and, especially, reconciliation. No one should abandon the Western Balkans, particularly not at this point. In this respect, this conference in London is an im-
House, would seek to "dedramatize any potential tensions around trade." Asked whether Juncker would have a specific measure that could prevent the new tariffs, Schinas added: "There are no offers. This is a discussion, it is a dialogue and it is an opportunity to talk and to stay engaged in dialogue." portant one. Will there be further com‐ mitments with respect to funding? We have already made a number of financial pledges. Now itʼs important to bring projects already agreed upon to a successful conclusion. Iʼm rather impatient in this regard. On the assets side, there are several positive developments, for example the Regional Youth Cooperation Office, whose primary goal is to bring together members of the younger generation. In this area, I would like to see the implementation of several more projects.
A dark time for democracy in Turkey In the 1990s when he was still the mayor of Istanbul, Recep Tayyip Erdogan supposedly said, "Democracy
Trump lashes out at NYT over report that US opposed breastfeeding resolution The US "strongly supports breast feeding," US President Donald Trump tweeted on Monday, after the New York Times(NYT) published a story claiming the US used threats in an attempt to water down a resolution on breastfeeding earlier this year. According to the NYT, the US pushed back against the document proposed by Ecuador during a World Health Organization meeting in Geneva this spring. The document said "that motherʼs milk is healthiest for children and countries should strive to limit the inaccurate or misleading marketing of breast milk substitutes," the NYT reported. However, the US sought to remove the paragraphs calling on states to "protect, promote and support breastfeeding" and restrict the promotion of food products that could be harmful to young children. When their suggestions were dismissed, an American delegate reportedly threatened Ecuador and other countries that planned to support the resolution. The paper says the US embraced "the interests of infant formula manufacturers." "The Americans were blunt: If Ecuador refused to drop the resolution, Washington would unleash punishing trade measures and withdraw crucial military aid," the newspaper said. "The Ecuadorean government quickly acquiesced." is like a streetcar. When I arrive at my stop, I get off." The 64-year-old has now reached his stop. Hisenthronement as Turkish president, complete with a personally customizedconstitution, means he can govern the country with nearly unlimited powers — by decree. Going forward, the parliament will barely play a role. Instead, it will be Erdogan appointing and Erdogan dismissing, whether judges, ministers or teachers. The more than18,000 civil servants who he dismissed over the weekendwill not be the last ones to go. Turkey has never been a picture-perfect democracy at any point in its 90-year-long existence. However, the extensive disempowerment of parliament has finally placed the country in the same category as Egypt or Russia. There is one difference, however: The political opposition in Turkey is no small ragtag group but instead is backed by nearly half of the population.
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West Balkan leaders, Chancellor Angela Merkel to attend London summit UK Prime Minister Theresa May is hosting leaders from six West Balkan states at a London summit which Angela Merkel is also set to attend. The push to bring the region closer to the EU comes amidst a UK political drama. The UK government pledged to almost double its Western Balkansʼ funding ahead of a Tuesday meeting gathering leaders of Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia in London. Top EU officials, including diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini and enlargement commissioner Johannes Hahn were also expected to attend the summit aimed at boosting ties between the EU bloc and the six impoverished countries in southeast Europe. The UK is also preparing to welcome leaders of Austria,
Germany probes huge Iran cash transfer request The €300 million ($350 million) in question is being held by the European-Iranian Trade Bank, which is majority owned by Iranian stateowned banks, but registered in Hamburg with the German central bank, the Bundesbank. According to a report by Germanyʼs Bild newspaper, Iran wants to fly the money out as soon as possibleto avoid the potential freezing of accounts as a result of reimposed US sanctions coming into effect in August. If the operation goes ahead, it is likely to trigger a strong response from Washington. The US ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, already told the newspaper that the government of US President Donald Trump was "very concerned" and called on Berlin "to intervene and stop the plan." Bild reported that the money to be flown out would be passed on to Iranians lacking a valid credit card to use while traveling abroad and in need of cash. Under impending US sanctions, Iranian banks will be excluded from the main credit card networks, including VISA and Mastercard.
Poland, Croatia, Bulgaria and other EU nations for the meeting. Most notably, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to make an appearance and give a speech. The UKʼs troubled prime minister, Theresa May, is hosting the gathering while facing a political challenge that sawtwo of her ministers, including her foreign secretary, depart in less than 24 hours. "History shows that a stable and secure Western Balkans region means a more stable and secure Europe," May said ahead of the summit.
Britain would not oppose death penalty for IS ʼBeatlesʼ suspects
Britain will not seek the usual assurances that its citizens facing trial in the United States do not receive the death penalty in the case of suspected "Islamic State" (IS) fighters Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh, according to a report in a British newspaper published on Monday. Kotey and Elsheikh are suspected of being members of a four-man IS gang
dubbed "The Beatles," which was notorious for videotaping its beheadings of high-profile Western captives. The two men were captured in Syria by the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in January and are still being held by the group. Britain and the United States have discussed how and where they should face justice.
Swiss priest who lost more than €1 million gambling to enter rehab after World Cup Lawyers for a priest with a serious gambling habitconfirmed a figure first reported in the Swiss newspaper Bote der Urschweiz on Tuesday, saying that the casino addict had amassed debts totaling 1.4 million Swiss francs (€1.2 million / $1.1 million). The Diocese of Chur was aware of the manʼs problem, repeatedly offering him help. Church authorities, however, did not notify parishioners tothe problem. The man misled parishioners whom he approached for money, telling them that it was for parish use, such as aid projects in Africa.
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Euroskeptic, far-right EU lawmakers reported to make most from secondary jobs A report by anti-corruption NGO Transparency International published on Tuesday revealed that Euroskeptic members of the European Parliament receive the highest earnings from secondary jobs and private activities. According to Transparencyʼs report based on publicly available disclosures, nearly one third of the European Parliamentʼs 751 members (MEPs) disclosed private income that surpassed their monthly €8,400 ($9,873) net salary and €4,000 allowances. The practice of legislators having a second job has been dubbed "moonlighting" which TI says has the potential for negative consequences, as it can create conflicts of interest and prevent lawmakers from dedicating themselves fully to their elected duties. Read more: More than 40 German lawmakers have second incomes, new figures reveal Additionally, the anti-corruption NGO says, outside income can be used as a potential channel for members to trade insider information or legislative action for money, and serve as a conduit for illicit campaign financing.
Switzerland defends top slot as worldʼs most innovative economy In its annual global ranking of countriesʼ innovation levels, the 2018 Global Innovation Index (GII) has once again given its top slot to Switzerland — a position it has held since 2011. The distinction was based on the Alpine nationʼs first-rate patent and intellectual property rules, its high-tech manufacturing, good universities and also because it is "among global leaders in R&D spending," according to the country auditors who released the report in New York City on Tuesday. Not surprisingly, all of the top-20 most innovative countries are rich economic powerhouses. Behind Switzerland in the ranking are the Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, Singapore, the US, Finland, Denmark, Germany and Ireland. The distinction was based on the Alpine nationʼs first-rate patent and intellectual property rules, its high-tech manufacturing, good universities and also because it is "among global leaders in R&D spending," according to the country auditors who released the report in New York City on Tuesday. Not surprisingly, all of the top-20 most innovative countries are rich economic powerhouses. Behind Switzerland in the ranking are the Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, Singapore, the US, Finland, Denmark, Germany and Ireland. 4
German beer producers running out of bottles With the summer heat leading to increased beer consumption, some breweries in Germany complain about lacking enough bottles and crates. Beer packaging, it seems, is a recurrent, long-term problem for the industry. The Fiege brewery in the western German city of Bochum has a problem. Although business is booming in this hot World Cup summer, itʼs struggling to find enough bottles to put its beer in. So Fiege has launched an urgent appeal to consumers via Facebook. "We need your help," the brewery wrote. "Although we regularly buy new empty bottles, theyʼre becoming scarce in our bottling facil-
No more BMWs or Mercs on Fifth Avenue? Donald Trump doesnʼt want to see any more BMWs or Mercedes on Fifth Avenue in New York. To that end, he has made different, partly contradictory threats and offers in the trade conflict with the EU. Will it work for him? New York Cityʼs Fifth Avenue is known the world over for luxury brands for the rich and the famous, among them the latest high-end vehicles of BMW and Mercedes.But if President Trump has his way, the popular German cars soon wonʼt be driving down the famous avenue anymore. It all started during Trumpʼs election campaign in 2015 and 2016. Back then, he promised to strengthen the domestic economy by creating jobs and boosting local production. Importing foreign goods, particularly German luxury cars, has been a thorn in his side ever since.Seeing those cars drive by Trump Tower, which is located on Fifth Avenue, was apparently the epitome of everything he does not want. Looking for evidence? In April, Trump reportedly told French President Emmanuel Macron that he will continue the trade war until the day comes when no more Mercedes Benz or BMWs drive by on Fifth Avenue. So how exactly does he intend to achieve his goal?
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Germany, China seek closer alliance over trade spat with US German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang held talks on closer economic cooperation in Berlin on Mondayas the two countries seek a coordinated strategy in response to the US administrationʼs protectionist agenda. As part of the talks, the two countries signed a raft of commercial agreements worth some €20 billion ($23.5 billion). The deals, involving German industrial giants like Siemens, Volkswagen and BASF, come as the two exporting powerhouses are being forced into an unlikely alliance in defense of the open global trade on which both of their economies depend. "We both want to sustain the system of World Trade Organization rules," Merkel said at a news conference she gave alongside Li.
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ity. So before you go on summer holidays, please bring your Moritz Fiege empties back to the shop. First the deposit, then the party!" Reusable beer bottles carry a deposit of eight to fifteen cents ($.09-0.18) in Germany, but thatʼs not always enough to motivate people to lug empties back to stores when the mercury rises and they could be, among other things, drinking beer.
Higher fuel costs, pilot pay shrink Ryanair profit
Irish no-frills airline Ryanair on Monday said that its first-quarter net profit slid about 20 percent year-on-year to €319 million ($373 million), as average fares fell 4 percent amid some overcapacity in Europe and an early Easter peak. Higher fuel and staff costs, and strikes by Ryanair pilots and international air traffic controllers (ATC), also affected financial performance, it said. Read more: Lufthansa largest European airline by passenger numbers In the three months to the end of June, Ryanair noted that "staff costs increased by 34 percent primarily due to pilot 20 percent pay increases, nine percent more flight hours and a three percent general pay increase for our non-flight staff." The Dublin-based carrier also pointed out that oil prices had "risen substantially from $50 per barrel at this time last year to almost $80 per barrel." The company said it still expected to achieve its annual profit forecast of €1.25 billion to €1.35 billion.
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Amy Winehouse: A tragic life that still resonates Amy Winehouse was an exceptional talent
Amy Winehouse was an exceptional talent whose wild and too brief career was cut short seven years ago today. On July 23, 2011, the soul singer died of alcohol poisoning and became yet another member of the "27 Club." Growing up, Amy Winehouse wanted only one thing: to perform. As the daughter of a window fitter turned taxi driver and a pharmacist in the London suburb of Southgate, Winehouse was bored at school and rebelled against her teachers because she was only interested in one subject: music. "...this dream to be very famous" At the age of 12, Amy competed confidently at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theater School. In her application, she
wrote: "I would say that my school life and school reports are filled with ʼcould do bettersʼ and ʼdoes not work to her full potential.ʼ I want to go somewhere where I am stretched right to my limits and perhaps even beyond. To sing in lessons without being told to shut up … But mostly I have this dream to be very famous. To work on stage. Itʼs a lifelong ambition. I want people to hear my voice and just…forget their troubles for five minutes."
Scott Pruitt, anti-environment administrator, leaves poisoned legacy The Bible-thumping,climate change denying, public money abusing, fossil fuel zealot Scott Pruitt has resigned as head of the US Environmental Protection Agency. Good riddance! Never has this key agency been run by someone so hostile to the environment. Pruitt had set out on a course to roll back environmental regulations, ranging from attempts to undo Obamaʼs landmark Clean Power Planandtougher emissions standards for cars, toattacks on the Clean Water Rule. All this with the blessing of US President Donald Trump. As Pruitt got busy with his mission, it was uncov-
ered how he time and again blatantly misused government resources for his own personal gain, to the tune of millions of dollars. Among the more ridiculous incidents, Pruitt used his security detail to shop for a special moisturizer available at Ritz-Carlton hotels. Throughout this, President Donald Trump continued to support him. Pruitt only resigned once the weight of a laundry list of ethics violations proved too much for even Trump to defend him. Itʼs a sign of the administrationʼs moral bankruptcy. But beyond that, Pruittʼs legacy will reverberate for decades to come.
Why are there so few insects at sea?
Over a million different insect species have been identified — they can be found in the icy cold of the Antarctic, the searing heat of the Sahara Desert and almost everywhere in between. But despite their tenacity and abundance, the one place youʼll find very few insect species is near water. Of the classified insect types, only 30,000-40,000 are considered aquatic, of which just a hundred or so live in the marine environment. Professor Emeritus Charles Griffiths and Professor Mike Picker, together with entomologist Alan Weaving, are South Africaʼs most respected experts on insects and co-authors of the go-to book on the subject, Field Guide to Insects of South Africa. They say there are many widely different theories as to why insects have not colonized the ocean.
The Royal Moscow Ballet brings Swan Lake to Budapest
Get your tickets now! The Royal Moscow Ballet is coming to Budapest this December to give a special one-off performance of ‘Swan Lake’ at the Erkel Theatre. Co-choreographed by company founder and artistic director Anatoly Emelianov, the Tchaikovsky classic from 1877 will be presented in all its finery for this event on December 3. Formed in 1997, the RMB has since given 1,000 shows around the world, from Austria to Zambia, touring with evergreen favourites such as ‘Swan Lake’ ‘The Nutcracker’, ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and ‘Cinderella’.
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From capers to yuzu – Budapest’s best gin and tonics A G&T is always a good idea. It’s a drink with a long and interesting history: alcohol flavoured with spices and juniper berries was first created in the Low Countries and conquered today’s Holland and Belgium. In the 1700s, the English took a shine to it and there were times when gin consumption in London was out of control. Prohibited in the past, gin is an indispensable part of modern bar culture today. Gin is best mingled with tonic, but more spices and a sprinkle of magic make it it the perfect summer drink. See where to find the best G&Ts in Budapest. Barside BeefBar Budapest Bestia GoodSpirit Whisky & Cocktail Bar Impostor & Baotiful St. Andrea Wine & Skybar St. Andrea goes hand in hand with premium wines and top-notch gastronomy, but here we focus on its bar culture. In the repertoire of the Wine & Skybar on Vörösmarty tér, the cocktails, premium drinks and the best wines and champagnes share equally importance. You might be offered a mixed drink first blessed with a touch of Kaiken malbec wine before it is poured into a big glass, augmented with ice then drowned in BCN gin and Peter Spanton lemongrass tonic. The whole concoction is made complete with some rosemary in the end. The colour is pretty pink and the flavour divine.
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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss ʼdoesnʼt careʼ about transfer criticism
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp "doesnʼt care" about allegations of hypocrisy over his transfer spending. After Paul Pogbaʼs £89m move to Manchester United in 2016, Klopp said he would quit football if such fees became commonplace. The£66.8m signing of goalkeeper Alissonfrom Roma took Liverpoolʼs spending over the past 12 months to almost £250m. "We donʼt care what the world around us is thinking," Klopp said. "Like Manchester United didnʼt care what I said." The German added: "It is only an opinion in that moment. Did I change my opinion? Yes. That is true. But it is better to change your opinion than never have one.
Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres lose on J-League debuts
Spain legends Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres both lost on their J-League debuts. Midfielder Iniesta, who won 32 trophies at Barcelona, only came on for the final 32 minutes of Vissel Kobeʼs 3-0 defeat by Shonan Bellmare. Many of the 26,000 crowd waved Spain flags for the 34year-old. Former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Torres was also a secondhalf substitute as Sagan Tosu lost 1-0 at home to Vegalta Sendai. 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 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.
Francesco Molinari wins British Open Tiger Woods fell short of his longed-for comeback
In a final game where players traded the lead at various points, it was Francesco Molinari who claimed victory in the end, finishing two shots ahead of his opponents. Golfer Francesco Molinari became the first Italian major champion on Sunday, winning the British Open in Carnoustie, Scotland. The 35-yearold from Turin claimed his victory by firing a two-under-par 69. Molinari, playing in his 36th major, earned a top spot in world golf by finishing with an eight-under total of 276. The Italian golfer played alongside former world No. 1 Tiger Woods in the final round. Woods seemed closer than ever to ending
his decade-long victory drought in the majors midway through the round. Read more: Tiger Woods creates golf buzz as he plays himself into Open contention The American had topped the leaderboard, but a double-bogey at the 11th hole and another dropped stroke at the following hole ended his prospects for a comeback. "The way Francesco played today was beautiful," said Woods, a 14-time major winner, of the new champion.
Tiger Woods creates golf buzz As The Open championship reaches its final day, Tiger Woods has remarkably played himself into contention for the title with a round of five under. On Sunday, Tiger Woods will contend for his 15th major golf championship after a remarkable performance on day three at the British Open. With the rain and wind gone, day three turned into birdie
bingo and Tiger Woods delivered quite the card. Woods hit six birdies, with only a bogey at the 16th dampening his charge. For the last eight years personal issues and back problems have forced Woodsʼ golf career onto the back burner. His last tournament win came in 2013 and since then the battle to return to competitive golf again has one been lost more often than won.