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IOL News
31 minutes ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
Marc Marquez triumphs in intense German MotoGP
Ducati Lenovo Team's Spanish MotoGP rider Marc Marquez steers his bike during the race of the MotoGP German motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sachsenring racing circuit, in Hohenstein-Ernstthal near Chemnitz, eastern Germany on July 13, 2025. Picture: Ronny Hartmann / AFP Image: Ronny Hartmann / AFP Marc Marquez won a bruising German MotoGP on Sunday to mark his 200th premier class start in style and stretch his lead in the world championship. His brother Alex Marquez took second with Francesco Bagnaia third as only 10 riders finished, the lowest number completing a MotoGP since 2011. While the rest of the grid struggled to remain on their bikes at this notoriously tricky Sachsenring track, Marc Marquez enjoyed a dream afternoon. Setting off from pole he was never challenged, crossing the line over six seconds clear for his seventh perfect weekend of 2025 having also won Saturday's sprint. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Marquez Dominates Midway Through the 22-Race Campaign At the midway stage of the 22-race campaign Marquez leads brother Alex by 83 points in the riders' standings, with his Ducati factory teammate Bagnaia a yawning 147 off the lead. 'My confidence is super high now coming here with three wins in a row and now it's four,' beamed Marquez. 'I have to be really concentrated for the second half of the season,' he added. His younger sibling was competing despite fracturing his left hand at the Dutch MotoGP a fortnight ago. "It's unbelievable, thanks to the doctors and everyone that I'm here," he said after his 100th MotoGP start. For Marquez this was his seventh race win of the year and fourth on the trot as he tightens his grip on a seventh MotoGP world title - and first since 2019 - to draw level with the legendary Valentino Rossi. Attritional Despite sunshine taking over from Saturday's rain, the race proved one of the most attritional in years with eight riders crashing and two unable to take part after coming a cropper on Saturday. The last time only 10 riders completed a MotoGP was in Australia, 14 years ago. Pole-sitter Marquez enjoyed an electric getaway from the front of the grid, in contrast to 24 hours earlier. Then, a first turn mistake had dropped him down the pack, and it wasn't until his last lap overtake of Marco Bezzecchi that he wrapped up his 10th sprint out of 11. On a dry track, Marquez quickly pulled clear of the chasing pack led by Fabio Di Giannantonio, who had set a new lap record in practice on Friday. Marquez Dominates as Rivals Face Challenges on Demanding Circuit With Marquez set fair for another demolition job - he'd pulled almost two seconds clear by lap 10 of 30 - his main danger was maintaining focus and concentration around the ultra-demanding circuit with its short straights and tight bends in the former East Germany. Others were not enjoying their afternoon at one of the toughest venues on the calendar quite so much - notably Pedro Acosta and Miguel Oliveira who both crashed out. On lap 18 Di Giannantonio and Johann Zarco also hit the deck independently at turn one. That left Bezzecchi's Aprilia chasing Marquez, a distant four-and-a-half seconds up the road. Bezzecchi's Turn One Exit and the Growing DNF List in MotoGP But that situation only lasted until the following lap when Bezzecchi became the latest victim of turn one. The DNF tally swelled even further with the exits of Lorenzo Savadori, Ai Ogura and former champion Joan Mir. Two riders unable to line up on Sunday were KTM-Tech 3 duo Maverick Vinales, out with a fractured shoulder after a heavy fall in qualifying, and his appendicitics-hit teammate Enea Bastianini. Also missing was Franco Morbidelli after his bone-crunching crash in Saturday's sprint. The MotoGP season moves on to Czechia next Sunday where all eyes will be on defending champion Jorge Martin. The luckless Spaniard has not finished a race this season after a series of heavy crashes, but has set his sights on Brno for his return to action. AFP
Arab Times
an hour ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
FIFA agrees to 72-hour match rest rule and 21-day off-season break for players
WASHINGTON, July 13, (AP): FIFA says players' representatives and the sport's governing body have reached a consensus on the need for a period of rest of 72 hours between matches, and agreed that players should enjoy a minimum of 21 days of holidays at the end of each season. The discussions took place before the Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea. The tournament was held during the European offseason and has faced criticism from unions, as an increased focus on player welfare has been leading to calls for mandatory rest periods and a greater emphasis on player safety during matches. Days before the start of the month-long Club World Cup, soccer chiefs faced renewed calls to safeguard players over growing fears of injuries and burnout. Last month, France's union of professional soccer players launched a scathing attack on the competition, saying it is "urgent to stop this massacre' amid ongoing concerns about extreme player workloads. FIFA president Gianni Infantino and other officials from soccer's governing body met with representatives of players' unions from around the world in New York. FIFA hailed the discussions as "progressive,' adding that players' health is a "top priority.' "There is a consensus that there must be at least 72 hours of rest between matches, and that players should have a rest period/holiday of at least 21 days at the end of each season,' FIFA said. "This period should be managed individually by each club and the respective players, also depending on their match calendars and taking into account applicable collective agreements.' Enforcing 72 hours strictly could mean big adjustments to some game schedules and TV deals. FIFA didn't indicate how it would work in practice. European teams playing in the Europa League late Thursday evening routinely play domestic league games on the following Sunday. With a strict 72-hour break, they might have to wait until Monday to play again. That would be a major headache for the German Bundesliga. It abolished Monday evening games in 2021 after years of protests by fans who wanted easier-to-attend weekend kickoffs. When it introduced the unpopular Monday kickoffs four seasons earlier, the German league argued it would mean more rest for Europa League teams. The new Bundesliga TV deal starting next season doesn't include any Monday games, either. FIFA added that a rest day per week should also be allowed and that travel demands as well as climate conditions, will also factor into future competition planning.
The Irish Sun
an hour ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
I bought huge swimming pool in Aldi Ireland at bargain price – it's perfect for heatwave and best money I've ever spent
A SHOPPER has found the perfect way to stay cool in her garden without going to the beach - and it's all thanks to an Aldi item. The Advertisement 4 Justine kept cool with her bargain buy during the extreme heatwave Credit: TikTok/@justinekingxx 4 It only cost her €49.99 Credit: TikTok/@justinekingxx 4 The pool is originally priced at €200 Credit: Aldi Ireland Justine, who posts under the username Captioning the post, she said: "You look happier. "Thanks, I bought a middle aisle In the clip, she was seen enjoying the heatwave while lying on the pool floatie in her Aldi pool that she set up in her backyard - instead of dealing with Advertisement READ MORE ON SHOPPING Justine purchased the Funsicle Metal Frame Pool at the end of last summer when it was reduced to €49.99 from €200, saving herself €150. The 7570L metal frame pool has a high-quality steel frame for stability and durability. It is made from heavy-duty, tear-proof Tri-Tech material and includes a filter pump, filter cartridge and a pool cover. The large swimming pool is designed to last many Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Breaking Exclusive Exclusive It comes with a storage bag with self-adhesive patches. The pool also comes with a three-year guarantee. I tried Aldi's Dyson airwrap dupe at bargain price - and it gave me easy hair salon look It is currently unknown when the popular pool or similar product will make its comeback, but it is expected to return this summer, as no pools have been sold in the middle aisle yet. Aldi Ireland is set to launch their 'Summer Fun' range on Thursday, July 24, but details about the new items have not been revealed yet, but may be included with the range. Advertisement Meanwhile, Lidl Ireland has launched their , now in stores nationwide for only €19.99 . The pool comes in two styles, so you can choose between a hexagonal or rectangular shape to suit your space. It features a two air chamber system and quick-release valves are included to make inflating and deflating faster. When fully set up, the pool measures 202 by 151 centimetres with a height of either 46 or 60 centimetres depending on the style. Advertisement This size is big enough for And at €19.99, this bargain buy is one of the most budget-friendly options around. Savvy 4 The pool will be making its comeback to the middle aisle Credit: TikTok/@justinekingxx Advertisement THE HISTORY OF ALDI The German discount supermarket chain came to Ireland in 1999. Aldi's first few shops opened in November 1999, with locations in Sandyford, Dublin, and Ballincollig, Cork. By the mid-2000s, Aldi bosses had opened numerous stores, focusing on providing high-quality products at low prices. As the recession hit 2008-2012, Aldi's popularity grew as consumers became more price-conscious. The supermarket giant continued it's expansion in Ireland between 2013-2018, while refurbishing existing stores. By 2018, Aldi had over 130 shops throughout the country. The chain began to focus on expanding its range of Irish-made products and supporting local producers. In 2023, Aldi had over 140 stores in Ireland. The store invested in sustainability initiatives, such as reducing plastic packaging and increasing the availability of organic and eco-friendly products. Aldi chiefs said: 'At Aldi we are committed to supporting Irish suppliers. Developed in partnership with Bord Bia, Grow with Aldi is designed to help the very best Irish suppliers develop their brand. 'To date, we've invested €10 million in our Grow with Aldi development programme in a bid to find the very best Irish suppliers. 'As a result, for a limited time only there are over 47 new products, from 27 Irish suppliers available in store.' Aldi have introduced technological advancements with self-checkout systems and contactless payment options.
Euronews
an hour ago
- Business
- Euronews
Huawei's paradox in Spain: No to 5G, yes to wiretaps
The Spanish Interior Ministry contracts worth €12.3 million to Chinese tech firm Huawei for the management of the storage of judicial wiretaps. The decision is part of the centralised tenders agreement between 2021 and 2025 and includes the digital custody of interceptions ordered by judges and prosecutors, such as, for example, the Villarejo audios or those provided by the Central Operational Unit (UCO) in the Koldo corruption case. The system used, according to Spanish media outlet 'The Objective', is the Huawei OceanStor 6800 V5, a line of high-performance storage servers that serves as a support to preserve and classify communications legally intercepted by state security forces. The award was processed following the established public procedures and complies with the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) security guidelines of the National Cryptologic Centre (CCN-STIC). This is not the first time that Huawei has participated in sensitive Spanish systems. The Asian company has already provided technological support within the legal interception systems (SITEL), which has generated growing unease in sectors of the National Police and the Civil Guard. Internal sources inboth bodies express their concern at what they consider to be a "strategic incongruity" in security matters: while extreme caution is being exercised with foreign programmes, critical data is being entrusted to a company linked to the Chinese Communist Party. The OceanStor model acquired by Spain is a high-end enterprise storage system, designed to manage large volumes of data with high availability. Its main competitive advantage is that it is cheaper than its Western competitors such as Dell EMC, IBM and Hitachi, which has favoured its expansion in several countries. European veto and international pressures The Spanish position contrasts sharply with the European and Western trend. The European Union has intensified pressure on Spain to tighten its regulations against Chinese suppliers following the pact reached by Germany to progressively dismantle Huawei and ZTE's infrastructures. Germany reached an agreement with its main operators (Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone) to phase out these high-risk components. The German regulation sets a replacement schedule that calls for a review of "critical software components" by the end of 2026 and a replacement of "critical functions" by the end of 2029. This German strategy follows that adopted by Portugal, which in June placed bans on all non-EU, NATO and OECD suppliers. Portugal did not block specific companies, but entire nationalities in order to safeguard its networks against security risks. In the EU as a whole, ten countries have already imposed restrictions. The UK and Sweden directly banned Chinese suppliers from their core 5G networks, while France, without making a public list, has excluded all Chinese suppliers from its local companies' networks. Washington and Brussels have been blunt in their stance. Since the Trump era, the US administration has maintained a total veto on Huawei's participation in telecommunications networks. In 2020, the European Commission recommended that its member states exclude "high-risk" providers from 5G deployments. The current state of play in Spain: de facto veto without explicit prohibition Despite the Spanish government's official reluctance to specifically target companies such as Huawei or countries such as China, the reality of the Spanish market has changed dramatically. Telefónica has awarded Nokia the last part of its 5G core, completing the removal of Huawei from critical Spanish networks. This move culminates the unofficial banishment of the Chinese giant from critical telecoms infrastructure in Spain, without the need for an explicit government veto. In 2019, Telefónica had chosen Huawei for its 5G core, but international pressures forced an immediate change of course. The current situation for Spain's big three operators is clear: all have ousted Huawei from their network cores. Telefónica split it between Nokia and Ericsson, Orange awarded it to Ericsson, and Vodafone chose Nokia. Huawei's presence in the 5G cores of the big three Spanish operators has been reduced to 0%. Huawei's exit from the Spanish market has been accelerated not only by corporate decisions but also by public policy. Although it maintains a significant presence in the radio networks of some operators (such as 70% in Vodafone), its exclusion from public support for rural 5G through an indirect veto has been decisive. This government strategy, which requires avoiding "high-risk suppliers" in order to access public funds, led Huawei to file a lawsuit before the Audiencia Nacional. The replacement process requires caution and precision, following a meticulous schedule by phases and regions to avoid service interruptions. A paradox reflecting geopolitical tensions The Spanish case with Huawei has become an example of how geopolitics changes the technological map of a country without the need for outright bans. While the 5G network core, the brain that manages all user connections and data, is considered critical infrastructure for national security, paradoxically, trust in the Chinese company to manage judicial wiretapping is maintained. The Minister of Digital Transformation, José Luis Escrivá, said in a statement to 'The Objective' that Spain has no plans to draw up a list of high-risk suppliers, a prerogative included in the 5G cybersecurity law that two years later has not been developed. This position has a twofold objective: not to single out Chinese suppliers and to maintain a "silver bullet" to act if the geopolitical situation worsens. Diplomatic rapprochement has also been visible. Spain and China have redoubled their cooperation following the landing of electric car manufacturer Chery in Barcelona and with MG sounding out Galicia to set up in Europe. The Spanish government does not want to undermine these investments by targeting Beijing's main technology companies. Pedro Sánchez has been, within the EU, one of the most favourable leaders to Huawei's presence, publicly defending that the company should not be excluded because of its country of origin. This position contrasts with the pressure that Brussels has been exerting on Spain over the last two years, without any visible effect.
Metro
an hour ago
- Business
- Metro
Bayern Munich consider Arsenal forward if they miss out on Liverpool star
Bayern Munich are chasing Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, but will turn their attention to an Arsenal star if they cannot get their first choice. Diaz has been pursued by both Barcelona and Bayern this summer, but neither European giant appears to have made much of a breakthrough yet. Liverpool are not keen on selling the Colombian winger and will only do so if they receive a huge offer. The 28-year-old has spoken openly about the possibility of leaving Anfield, but has also said he would be happy to sign a new contract with the club if they make him a good offer. With Diaz an expensive option, Bayern are looking at other targets and their gaze has landed on Arsenal's Leandro Trossard, reports German publication BILD. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. The 30-year-old would be a significantly cheaper signing, with Arsenal reportedly happy to listen to offers for the Belgium international. The Gunners are busy in the transfer market this summer and hope to remain that way, with deals still to be done, both in and out of the club. Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard have all arrived already, for a total of around £70m. Noni Madueke is expected to follow soon after from Chelsea, while a deal for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres is likely to be completed although negotiations continue. Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera is also a target, as is Crystal Palace and England star Eberechi Eze. If all those deals come off then Arsenal are going to have to get rid of some players to fund that level of expenditure, with Trossard one member of the squad considered expendable. Reports suggest that Arsenal are willing to accept around £20m for the Belgian, making him available at a fraction of the price that Diaz might be. Arsenal are also looking to get rid of other squad players including Reiss Nelson, Fabio Vieira, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior to fund their summer spending. As for Diaz, he remains likely to stay at Anfield, but has put the ball in Liverpool's court as he pushes for a new contract, beyond his current deal which runs until 2027. Speaking last month of Barcelona's interest in him, he said: 'I'm very happy there at Liverpool, I've always said so. They've welcomed me very well. 'We're in contact with them [Liverpool] right now because we're obviously talking to clubs. It's normal. Apps: 103Goals: 29 Assists: 15 'The transfer market is opening, and we're trying to arrange what's best for us.' More Trending When asked about renewing his contract with Liverpool, Diaz replied: 'As I told you, I'm waiting for it to happen. 'If Liverpool gives us a good renewal or I get the two years I need with them, I'll be happy and content. 'It all depends on them, I'm just here to decide and look at what's best for us.' MORE: Why Florian Wirtz missed Preston vs Liverpool today MORE: Arne Slot reveals message to Liverpool players ahead of first match since Diogo Jota death MORE: Liverpool consider £40m bid to sign England star ahead of Arsenal
