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Soccer-Belgium lament another poor tournament

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Belgium felt a familiar feeling of gloom on Monday at yet another disappointing tournament where they had plenty of possession and chances but failed to make them

Tennis-Alcaraz, Sinner and Gauff open Wimbledon campaigns in style, injury rules out Sabalenka

By Pritha Sarkar and Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -For the last 50 weeks, Carlos Alcaraz knew the exact date and time he would walk back on Centre Court to open the defence of his Wimbledon title

Osaka wins see-saw match to reach Wimbledon round two

LONDON (Reuters) -Former world number one Naomi Osaka returned to Wimbledon after a five-year absence and navigated a tricky first-round match against France's Diane Parry on Monday, winning 6-1 1-6 6

Soccer-Waiting game paid off for France against cautious Belgium, says Deschamps

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - France left it late to snatch a 1-0 win over Belgium in the Euro 2024 round of 16 on Monday, but they were prepared to take their time against a more conservative

Soccer-France progress but goal woes are major concern

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - France got the better of Belgium once again, grabbing a late winner in a cagey contest on Monday to take a quarter-final place at the European Championship. But it was

Tennis-Gauff wins all-American showdown to bury 2023 demons

By Pritha Sarkar LONDON (Reuters) - There was no need for Coco Gauff to hide away from the spotlight on Monday as she banished memories of her 2023 Wimbledon nightmare with a 6-1 6-2 first-round

Soccer-Late own goal gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium

By Mitch Phillips DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - An 85th-minute deflected shot by Randal Kolo Muani, listed as a Jan Vertonghen own goal, gave France a nervy 1-0 win over a disappointing Belgium on

Skateboarding-Macdonald ready to get down with the kids at 50

By Sophie Penney LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Macdonald has team mates younger than his son as he prepares for an Olympic debut as the oldest skateboarder in Paris, but the 50-year-old great reckons he can

Soccer-Kolo Muani late strike gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium

By Mitch Phillips DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -An 85th minute deflected shot by substitute Randal Kolo Muani, listed as a Jan Vertonghen own goal, gave France a nervy but deserved 1-0 Euro 2024

Soccer-Reaction to France’s 1-0 win over Belgium at Euro 2024

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -Following is reaction to France's 1-0 win over Belgium in the Euro 2024 round of 16 in Duesseldorf on Monday, which sets them up for a quarter-final match with either

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Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?