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Sundhage predicts Swiss upset of Spain in Women's Euro fairytale
Sundhage predicts Swiss upset of Spain in Women's Euro fairytale

Straits Times

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Sundhage predicts Swiss upset of Spain in Women's Euro fairytale

ZURICH - Switzerland face perhaps the toughest challenge yet as they take on world champions Spain in the quarter-finals of the Women's Euros on Friday, but coach Pia Sundhage predicted a win for her side saying that anything is possible. Sundhage's side have already become the first Swiss team to get out of the group stage at the tournament, and though the Spaniards represent a formidable opponent, the wily Swedish coach highlighted that big upsets have happened before. "I would say this is the biggest ever. And the reason I'm saying that is because we're going to play against the world champions. And also, on home soil, a quarter-final, so I think this is the moment," Sundhage told reporters on Thursday. "We try to share stories, that's what life is all about," she said, revealing that the team had watched videos of the men's side causing a similar upset by beating Spain at the 2010 World Cup. "There are some stories you would like to happen again, so sharing stories brings us together, but they also bring a lot of energy as well, and just the mindset that it is possible." Faced with the might of the reigning world and Nations League champions, Sundhage was supremely confident ahead of the showdown in Bern on Friday evening. "I promise you this -- we're going to do it. It will be difficult, but I promise you," the 65-year-old said. "Not only one by one, we're going to do it together. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business 5 things to know about Kuok Hui Kwong, tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter and Shangri-La Asia head honcho Asia Air India probe into Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment Singapore Two women jailed for submitting fake university certificates to MOM for employment passes Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail "And if that togetherness works we have a chance. The most important thing is that we do our very best, we can't do more, we do our very best in the quarter-final in Bern. I think that is something special." The winner of the game will face either France or Germany in the semi-final. REUTERS

France ends permanent troop presence in Senegal
France ends permanent troop presence in Senegal

Straits Times

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France ends permanent troop presence in Senegal

Find out what's new on ST website and app. DAKAR - France handed over control of its last major military facility in Senegal on Thursday, marking the end of its armed forces' long presence in the West African country and a milestone in a withdrawal from the wider region. The commander of French forces in Africa, General Pascal Ianni, handed over a key to the military camp in Dakar during a ceremony at which a Senegalese flag was raised while military musicians played the national anthem. "Today's transfer of Camp Geille marks a new stage in the evolution of the partnership between our two armed forces," Ianni told reporters. "It is a response to the Senegalese authorities' wish to no longer have permanent foreign forces present on their territory." Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced last year that France's military bases were incompatible with Senegalese sovereignty and would have to be transferred. The two countries agreed to complete that process by the end of the year and it began in March when France handed over two other facilities, also in Dakar. The process has been more amicable than the departure of French soldiers from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, where military juntas have pushed out French troops and turned to Russia for help fighting jihadist insurgencies. Chad, an important Western ally in the fight against Islamic militants in the region, abruptly ended its defence cooperation pact with France last year, forcing its troops to withdraw. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business 5 things to know about Kuok Hui Kwong, tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter and Shangri-La Asia head honcho Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail Singapore Two women jailed for submitting fake university certificates to MOM for employment passes Singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment Singapore Premium China carmaker Hongqi, known for Xi Jinping's limos, to launch in Singapore in 2026 With a reduced presence in West and Central Africa, France has said it is planning to focus on training, intelligence sharing and responding to requests from countries for assistance. TRAINING TO CONTINUE Ianni said French forces' presence in Senegal dated back more than two centuries, but that a change was needed to reinvent the partnership. General Mbaye Cisse, head of the Senegalese armed forces general staff, said the new agreement would allow Senegal to continue benefiting from training and information exchanges. "We wish all our comrades and their families a safe return to France," he said, adding that he hoped the long history linking the countries would provide a strong base for cooperation. Former colonial ruler France has faced criticism for stationing soldiers in Senegal long after it gained independence in 1960. Senegal has long demanded that Paris properly investigate a massacre in 1944 of African soldiers who fought for France in World War Two. REUTERS

Who are the key ministers in Ukraine's new government?
Who are the key ministers in Ukraine's new government?

Straits Times

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Who are the key ministers in Ukraine's new government?

Find out what's new on ST website and app. KYIV - Parliament approved Yulia Svyrydenko as Ukraine's new prime minister on Thursday and backed her plan to cut the number of ministries, merging some of the main portfolios, to save funds in wartime. With the new government, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is trying to wrestle wartime defence spending into shape and win over both U.S. President Donald Trump and a war-weary public with fresh-faced leadership. Here are some key members of the new government, in which Andrii Sybiha remains foreign minister and Serhii Marchenko stays on as finance minister. PRIME MINISTER YULIA SVYRYDENKO Svyrydenko, 39, an economist by education, has worked in the government since 2019, rising through the ranks after being a deputy minister to become economy minister and first deputy prime minister. She is tasked with unlocking Ukraine's economic potential during the war raging since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and increasing domestic weapon production as much as possible. Svyrydenko played an important role in recent negotiations on an agreement with the United States giving the U.S. preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and funding investment in Ukraine's reconstruction. MYKHAILO FEDOROV, FIRST DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER, IN CHARGE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business 5 things to know about Kuok Hui Kwong, tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter and Shangri-La Asia head honcho Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail Singapore Two women jailed for submitting fake university certificates to MOM for employment passes Singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment Singapore Premium China carmaker Hongqi, known for Xi Jinping's limos, to launch in Singapore in 2026 Fedorov, 34, was first appointed a deputy prime minister in 2019. In 2023, his remit grew to include innovation, science and technology, in addition to digital affairs. He played a prominent role in driving development of military technology through a government-backed platform to nurture private-sector innovation. DENYS SHMYHAL, DEFENCE MINISTER Shmyhal, 49, became Ukraine's longest-serving prime minister after being appointed to the role in 2020 and held the role throughout the war until this week's government overhaul. Parliament has passed a decision to merge the defence ministry and the ministry for strategic industries. Shmyhal will oversee the defence sector, domestic weapon production and international cooperation in weapons and defence. Shmyhal will also be in charge of the bulk of state spending. Ukraine spends about 36% of gross domestic product on its defence efforts. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said the defence minister will have more resources at his disposal than other ministers but also greater responsibility. TARAS KACHKA, DEPUTY PM FOR EU INTEGRATION Kachka, 45, has previously served as Ukraine's trade representative and deputy economy minister, with responsibility for state foreign economic policy and export strategy. He was also involved in negotiations with the U.S. on the minerals deal and with European Union officials on agricultural trade. OLEKSII SOBOLEV, MINISTER FOR ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE Sobolev, 42, will head the new giant ministry for economy, environment and agriculture. Ukraine previously had three separate ministries to cover these portfolios. Prior to this appointment, he served as first deputy economy minister responsible for state investment policy, managing state property policy and economic development. Ukraine is a top global producer and exporter of grains and other agricultural products. Agribusiness is a driving force for the war-ravaged economy and the new minister will look at prospects for opening new markets and try to unlock other economic opportunities to help Ukraine's recovery. SVITLANA HRYNCHUK, ENERGY MINISTER Hrynchuk, 39, was appointed ecology minister in a government reshuffle in September 2024. Prior to that, she was a deputy energy minister for a year. She also had various other government positions focusing on the energy sector and climate change issues. REUTERS

Danish qualifier Olesen, world number 354, sets pace at Portrush
Danish qualifier Olesen, world number 354, sets pace at Portrush

Straits Times

time3 days ago

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Danish qualifier Olesen, world number 354, sets pace at Portrush

Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 17, 2025 Ireland's Padraig Harrington hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during the first round REUTERS/Paul Childs PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland - World number 354 Jacob Skov Olesen of Denmark shot a serene four-under-par 67 to take the early British Open first-round lead in tough conditions at Royal Portrush on Thursday. The 26-year-old left-handed qualifier eagled the 12th hole and picked up four birdies before a bogey at the last left him joint top of the leaderboard alongside China's Li Haotong and England's Matthew Fitzpatrick. After early sunshine on the Dunluce Links, heavy rain made life difficult for the players but England's Matthew Jordan returned a three-under-par 68. Dane Nicolai Hojgaard, who went out in the first group of the day, compiled a solid 69 to finish at two under. "I had to grind pretty hard to shoot a score today," he said. "I felt like I squeezed the most out of it, and sometimes those days are really nice to have." Former U.S. collegiate player Olesen, who turned professional last year having made his Open debut at Troon as an amateur, sank a 40-foot birdie on the tough opening hole and reached the turn in 35. He rolled in his eagle at the 12th before a chip-in at the 15th gave him the outright lead. Veteran American Phil Mickelson, the 2013 Open champion, rolled back the years with a one-under 70, including a spectacular par-save when he holed out from a greenside bunker at the par-three third. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business 5 things to know about Kuok Hui Kwong, tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter and Shangri-La Asia head honcho Singapore Two women jailed for submitting fake university certificates to MOM for employment passes Singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment Singapore Premium China carmaker Hongqi, known for Xi Jinping's limos, to launch in Singapore in 2026 "That bunker shot that buried in the lip, and then to make it, it was obviously a lot of luck. It was crazy. I was just trying to save bogey, and I got lucky," the 55-year-old said. Former world number one Lee Westwood, 52, also began well with a two-under 69 while Spain's Sergio Garcia was three under after seven holes as the old guard shone. Defending champion Xander Schauffele began in steady fashion with two birdies and two bogeys in his first 14 holes while playing partners Jon Rahm and U.S. Open champion JJ Spaun were at one under towards the end of their rounds. World number one Scottie Scheffler was one under and 2019 Portrush champion Shane Lowry was level par after 14 holes. Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is among the late starters as he bids for a second Claret Jug in the company of England's Tommy Fleetwood and American Justin Thomas. Ireland's Padraig Harrington, twice Open champion, had struck the first tee shot of the tournament in cloudy conditions. Brighter weather and light winds were forecast for the later afternoon. REUTERS

Trump faces backlash as 69% believe Epstein details concealed, poll finds
Trump faces backlash as 69% believe Epstein details concealed, poll finds

Straits Times

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Trump faces backlash as 69% believe Epstein details concealed, poll finds

Find out what's new on ST website and app. WASHINGTON - Most Americans think President Donald Trump's administration is hiding information about accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and give it poor marks on the issue after pledging to make public documents in the case , a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The two-day poll, which closed on July 16, showed 69 per cent of respondents thought the federal government was hiding details about Epstein's clients, compared to 6 per cent who disagreed and about one in four who said they were not sure. Epstein, a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender, was facing federal charges of sex-trafficking minors when he died by suicide in jail in 2019. He had pleaded not guilty, and the case was dismissed after his death. The case has captivated swaths of Mr Trump's political base who were expecting lurid details after some of Mr Trump's top law enforcement officials said they would be releasing documents that would lead to major revelations about Epstein and his alleged clientele. The Trump administration last week reversed course on its pledge, enraging some of the President's followers. Close to two-thirds of Republicans think the administration is hiding details on Epstein's business, the Reuters/Ipsos poll found. Just 17 per cent of Americans approve of Mr Trump's handling of the case, a weaker rating than the President received on any other issue in the poll. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business 5 things to know about Kuok Hui Kwong, tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter and Shangri-La Asia head honcho Singapore Two women jailed for submitting fake university certificates to MOM for employment passes Singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment Singapore Premium China carmaker Hongqi, known for Xi Jinping's limos, to launch in Singapore in 2026 Among Republicans, 35 per cent approved, compared to 29 per cent who disapproved and the rest who said they were not sure or did not answer the question. Reuters reported on July 16 that Mr Trump and White House officials were weighing a range of options including unsealing new documents, appointing a special prosecutor and drafting executive actions on issues such as pedophilia. Mr Trump, however, has been defiant, describing supporters hung up on the issue as 'weaklings ' who were helping Democrats. 'I don't want their support anymore!' Mr Trump said in a social media post. The beliefs following Epstein's death were part of a range of conspiracies that have taken hold in US politics, including QAnon, a far-right fringe belief that a cabal of cannibalistic child molesters inside the US government have conspired against Mr Trump. Behind the scenes, Mr Trump and senior aides have also reached out to key Maga-aligned influencers, urging them to dial down their criticism of the administration's handling of the Epstein investigation and shift focus to broader priorities for the America First movement. The backlash over the Epstein case has laid bare tensions inside Mr Trump's coalition and is testing one of Mr Trump's most enduring political strengths: His ability to command loyalty and control the narrative across the right. The outcry comes amid discontent among parts of Mr Trump's base over the US strikes on Iran, continued involvement in Ukraine and any hint of backsliding on the administration's hardline immigration promises. Mr Trump knew Epstein socially in the 1990s and early 2000s. During the 2021 trial of Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell, the financier's longtime pilot, Mr Lawrence Visoski, testified that Mr Trump flew on Epstein's private plane multiple times. Mr Trump has denied ever being on the plane and has not been accused of any wrongdoing. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, which was conducted online, surveyed 1,027 US adults across the country and had a margin of error of about 3 percentage points. REUTERS

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