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U19 World Cup 2025 All-Second Team, Best coach and Best Defensive Player Awards
LAUSANNE (Switzerland) - The Digital Award winners of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 have been confirmed, marking the second edition that these awards have been handed out. The All-Second Team Jordan Charles (Canada) impressed with his...

Evenepoel wins fifth stage of Tour de France, Pogacar takes yellow jersey
CAEN, France — Race-against-the-clock specialist Remco Evenepoel produced a stunning display of power to win the first time trial of the Tour de France on Wednesday and defending champion Tadej Pogačar cemented his favourite status by grabbing the...

India rises ranks among world’s most equal societies amid rapid economic growth
India has emerged as one of the most economically equal societies in the world, ranking fourth globally in income equality, according to the World Bank’s latest data. The country’s Gini Index now stands at 25.5 — a significant improvement from...

Wimbledon 2025: The Best Dressed Players At The All England Club
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Taylor Fritz of United States looks at his racket against Gabriel Diallo ... More of Canada during the Gentlemen's Singles second round match on day three of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis...
Highlights and best moments of Stage 2 Tour de France 2025
Pos. Rider (Country / Team) Time 1 Mathieu Van Der Poel (Netherlands / Alpecin Deceunink) 8h 38'48" 2 Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia / UAE Team Emirates) + 00'04" 3 Jonas Vingegaard (Denmark / Team Visma Lease A Bike) + 00'06" 4 Kevin Vauquelin (France /...

This Stunning Central European Country Is Launching A Digital Nomad Visa – Here’s What To Know
Via its new digital nomad visa, Slovenia is opening itself up to long-term tourists who want to experience its rich natural beauty, culture, and unique, history-filled sites. Slovenia’s digital nomad visa is set to launch in November 2025 for...

Scotland stuck in the slow lane thanks to the Nats and needs new motorways, say business leaders
Motorway construction in Scotland has slowed dramatically in recent years and frustrated business leaders are warning "poor transport connectivity" is holding the country back. The last new stretch of motorway to be built was a short extension of...

Barron Trump's incredibly lavish childhood - from caviar skincare as he lands first girlfriend
Donald Trump's son Barron Trump has enjoyed an exceptionally indulgent lifestyle from the moment he was born, and it appears he's swiftly growing up with a rumoured new love interest. The 19-year-old student is the only child of Donald Trump and...

Slovenian Logistics Brigade Marks Anniversary With Major Reform (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. A ceremony marking the Day of the Logistics Brigade was held on Friday, July 4, at the Peter Petrič Barracks in Kranj, Slovenia, Trend reports via the country's government website. The...

Seini becomes first since Bogut with trio of 20+ rebound games
LAUSANNE (Switzerland) - Cameroon's Amadou Seini has made history, once again, at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025, cementing his name among the competition’s elite rebounders with yet another dominant performance on the glass. Let us know...
Wedding FOMO after Bezos' big day? Craft your own magical moments at these budget-friendly destinations
Now that the uber-wealthy set has left Venice after witnessing the gaudy nuptials of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, you'd think that it's a show-stopper, something that can't be outdone when it comes to deciding where to host your wedding...

Tour de France 2025 Stage 6 Preview: A Challenging Ride With A Steep Finish
After the second-shortest stage of the Tour de France 2025, Stage 6 will be the second-longest of the year at just over 200 kilometers. As the premier race on the calendar, the TDF is the ultimate test of versatility and filled with challenges...

India ranks fourth among world's most equal societies: World Bank report
New Delhi: India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World Bank. Ranking fourth worldwide in income equality, India now stands just behind the Slovak Republic,...
Evenepoel’s stunning time trial win as Pogacar takes Tour de France yellow jersey
CAEN, France — Race-against-the-clock specialist Remco Evenepoel produced a stunning display of power to win the first time trial of the Tour de France on Wednesday and defending champion Tadej Pogačar cemented his favorite status by grabbing the...

Sharlene Mawdsley to attend first hurling match at Croke Park to cheer on boyfriend
Sharlene Mawdsley will take in her first hurling match at Croke Park on Sunday to cheer on her boyfriend and her native Tipperary. The sprinter is dating Tipp star Michael Breen and went 'Instagram official' with their relationship in May. The...

Slovenia’s sole coal-fired power plant Šoštanj to keep main unit offline until fall
As part of the coal-phaseout process, targeted for completion in 2033, the Government of Slovenia decided last year to set aside EUR 403 million to save TEŠ and coal mine Velenje from bankruptcy and take over both from state-owned power utility...

Social Media and Tourism: The New Follower Magnet
In today’s digital world, social media and tourism content have become “partners in crime” across platforms. Fashion comes and goes, memes flash briefly, and tech reviews grow stale in an instant, but something is always enticingly out there: the...
Janša: Slovenia will not withdraw from NATO
Ljubljana, 5 July - A NATO membership referendum would not make sense as the coalition does not have enough votes for Slovenia's withdrawal from the alliance, opposition leader Janez Janša said, adding that Slovenia would not exit NATO. The ruling...

‘Big adrenalin’ propels Pogacar to 100th career win
Tadej Pogacar on Tuesday blew past his rivals in an “explosive” finish to take stage four of the Tour de France at Rouen and claim his 100th professional victory. “That was really pure, classic Tour-de-France-style explosive,” an elated Pogacar...

Belgian cyclist wins Tour’s first stage
LILLE, France -- Jasper Philipsen won the opening stage of the Tour de France in a sprint to the line and defending champion Tadej Pogacar finished safely on Saturday. Pogacar is looking to win the showcase race for a fourth time on the back of...