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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 Overhead kick from 20 metres, Argentine scores a stunning wonder goal
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. Remember the name Santiago Gabriel Montiel. The youngster from Argentina could soon become a topic of conversation at one or another top club. With such dream goals, that would at least be a logical conclusion. What the 24-year-old pulls out of the hat is hard to explain, but the commentator still finds a way to add that certain something to this clip. Simply outstanding. 📸 GABRIEL BOUYS
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Singaporean William Goh is the first to have a shot at being the new Pope; Truck bursts into flames on PIE on evening of 7 May: Singapore live news
Singaporean William Goh is the first to have a shot at being the new Pope; Truck bursts into flames on PIE on evening of 7 May: Singapore live news Cardinal William Goh will be among those electing the next pope, and he'll also have a shot to fill the spot. He is the first Singaporean elevated to cardinal. (PHOTO: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images) Cardinal William Goh is among the 133 cardinals, from about 70 countries, who are responsible for choosing the new pope in the papal election that started on 7 May at the Vatican. Cardinal Goh, 67, who is the head of the Catholic Church in Singapore, also has a shot at becoming the next pope. A truck burst into flames on the PIE, near Bukit Timah, during peak-hour traffic on the evening of 7 May. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the incident at 7.45pm. It occurred on the expressway towards Tuas, before Eng Neo Avenue exit. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates.
Toronto Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Qatar positions itself as 'capital of sports' to hit 2030 tourism goal ahead of schedule
International tourist arrivals surged to 5.1 million last year, up 25% from 2023 Published May 07, 2025 • 2 minute read A view shows the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on October 29, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament. Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP via Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Qatar spent billions of dollars preparing for the 2022 World Cup, betting that the global spotlight would spark a lasting tourism boom. Three years on, that gamble appears to be paying off. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account International tourist arrivals surged to 5.1 million last year, up 25% from 2023. Nearly 2 million people have visited Qatar so far this year, fueling optimism among tourism officials that the gas-rich nation could surpass its targets ahead of schedule. 'Our target for 2030 was 6 to 7 million visitors, but I think we will achieve this number sooner,' said Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, chief executive officer of Visit Qatar, in an interview in Dubai last week. To help edge up numbers, the country aims to position itself as the 'capital of sports,' he said. Over the next few months, Qatar is set to hold events including the the biggest-ever edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit. 'We'll be announcing a very big event for late November in Doha,' Al Mawlawi said, declining to give further details other than that it would be a global one. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The rise in visitor numbers could also help the Gulf nation reach its goal of having tourism contribute about 12% to gross domestic product — potentially ahead of the 2030 target, he said. While major sporting events have attracted thousands of fans, Qatar is aiming to position itself as a year-round destination by appealing to families seeking affordable luxury. 'It's very safe, very clean, with high-quality hotels and fine dining at reasonable prices,' Al Mawlawi said. Qatar is also expanding its hotel and resort offerings, with a focus on conference and events infrastructure. Doha currently has around 40,000 hotel rooms, with more in development. Still, the country faces stiff competition in the region. Dubai remains the Middle East's dominant tourism hub, while Abu Dhabi has committed $10 billion to expanding its cultural and hospitality footprint. Saudi Arabia aims to draw 70 million foreign visitors annually by 2030, up from about 30 million in 2024. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Rather than compete directly, Qatar is promoting multi-stop itineraries, partnering with neighbors including Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi to create joint campaigns. 'We're complementing each other,' Al Mawlawi said. Gulf Cooperation Council nationals made up 41% of arrivals last year, with Saudi Arabia as the top individual source market. Key international sources include the UK, US, China, India and Germany. Qatar has opened tourism offices in 13 countries to broaden its outreach. However, the growth in Chinese and Indian demand has been hurt by limited air connectivity. 'Flights from India to Qatar and China to Qatar are almost at the capacity,' Al Mawlawi said. 'So, we are trying hard to increase the capacity, to increase the landing slots in those countries.'
eNCA
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- eNCA
French independent studio's first video game draws fans
Independent French studio Sandfall Interactive's first video game "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" launched worldwide on Thursday but has already built up a solid community of fans eager to discover its post-apocalyptic fantasy world. According to Metacritic, which aggregates video games reviews, it had a 92 out of 100 "universal acclaim" score -- the highest so far this year. More than a million players have also added the "turn-based" role-playing game to their wish-list, according to the company, which was set up in 2020 in Montpellier, southern France. One of the studio's three co-founders said the high numbers -- rare for a game developed by an independent studio -- were "extremely encouraging". "We are coming to the end of four years of production and even longer for some of us," Francois Meurisse told AFP a few days before the game's release. "We're now at a crucial moment," he added calmly. Sandfall Interactive's 20 or so employees sit serenely behind a bank of screens on the first floor of an Art Deco-style mansion in the southern coastal city of Montpellier. The building's high ceilings, marble-accented bathroom and large garden ideal for drinks fits perfectly with the fantasy "Belle Epoque" spirit of the game. - Fierce battles - For players, "Expedition 33" starts in "Lumiere", a city on an island whose iconic buildings recall the real-life City of Light -- Paris. But while passers-by are dressed in 1900s fashion, most of the buildings barely remain standing after a disaster whose nature is gradually revealed. Just as intriguing is a gigantic monolith which displays the number "34", corresponding to the age at which the city's inhabitants "fade away" and turn into flowers. AFP | GABRIEL BOUYS Worse still, an enigmatic "Paintress" lowers this age every year, cutting life expectancy accordingly. As characters Gustave, Maelle, Lune, Sciel or Monaco, players must leave the island and explore a vast continent across the sea where, among forests and ruins, the heavily armed minions of the Paintress await. Between cinematic sequences, the player-explorer must fight fierce battles to try to reach level 33, which should take at least 30 hours, and twice as long to explore the entire universe and solve side puzzles. The story also provides its share of "unpredictable" twists and turns, according to its creators, who have chosen not to display an on-screen map allowing players to locate themselves. - Inspired by 'Final Fantasy' - At the studio, Guillaume Broche holds the key role of "creative director" for the game, which he has overseen from start to finish and is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. He conceived the adventure more than five years ago and wanted it to be a "role-playing" game, inspired by the famous "Final Fantasy" series but in an environment resembling late 19th, early 20th-century France. Broche was working in Sweden for the French gaming giant Ubisoft and spoke to a colleague, Tom Guillermin, about the project. AFP | GABRIEL BOUYS At the end of the first Covid lockdown, they teamed up with Meurisse and founded Sandfall Interactive in Montpellier, which has a long-established video game industry. In 2022, the three young entrepreneurs were at a specialised trade show in San Francisco when they met London-based publisher Kepler Interactive. Kepler provided them with funding and took charge of marketing and distribution -- and also helped them gain international recognition. In June last year, Microsoft announced that "Expedition 33" would also be included on the release date in its Game Pass subscription service. Since then, interest and anticipation have grown. By Philippe Siuberski
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter Milan & France Star Defender Hails Team Mentality After Stunning Champions League Quarter-Final Triumph Vs Bayern Munich: 'We Set No Limits'
Inter Milan & France Star Defender Hails Team Mentality After Stunning Champions League Quarter-Final Triumph Vs Bayern Munich: 'We Set No Limits' Inter Milan & France Star Defender Hails Team Mentality After Stunning Champions League Quarter-Final Triumph Vs Bayern Munich: 'We Set No Limits' Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard delivered his verdict on the club's outstanding Champions League triumph against Bayern Munich. Speaking to Prime via FCInterNews, the French defender confirmed this squad knows no boundaries. Advertisement Despite taking a 2-1 first-leg lead in Munich, Inter knew eliminating the Bavarians wouldn't be a comfortable proposition. Harry Kane made it even more daunting for Simone Inzaghi and his charges when he opened the scoring at San Siro. Yet, Inter responded almost momentarily through talismanic captain Lautaro Martinez. Indeed, El Toro netted his eighth Champions League goal this term, equaling Samuel Eto'o's record. Furthermore, it was his 150th goal in the Inter jersey. However, Benjamin Pavard stole the headline moments later. The 29-year-old couldn't have picked a better moment to score his first Nerazzurri goal. Advertisement His thumping header to complete the turnaround sealed Inter's aggregate victory in this blockbuster tie. As a result, the Italian powerhouse will lock horns with Barcelona in the semi-finals. Benjamin Pavard Hails Inter Milan Mentality After Stunning Champions League Success vs Bayern Munich Inter Milan's French defender #28 Benjamin Pavard celebrates with his teammates after Inter Milan's French forward #09 Marcus Thuram scored his team's second goal during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Inter Milan at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on April 22, 2024. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images) Despite donning Bayern's shirt for four years, Pavard couldn't hold emotions after opening his Inter account. Indeed, he burst into wild celebrations. 'The goal was a great emotion,' he said after the game. 'I'm very happy, but most of all I'm happy for the team. 'They put in a great defensive performance and achieved an important milestone. Advertisement 'It wasn't easy, but we knew that, we did a great job.' Asked how far this well-knit Inter side can get, Pavard replied: 'We're not setting any limits. 'Since we've come this far, we want to keep going. We're a great group with an excellent staff that's been working well for two years now. 'Now we have the league match against Napoli, who are fighting with us for the Scudetto. Then the Bologna clash, which will be very tough.
