insert_link Africa France reducing military presence in West, Central Africa to 600 troops: sources By Daphné BENOIT France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP. In February 2023, Macron announced "noticeable reduction" of French troop presence in Africa, as anti-French sentiment is running high in some former colonies and countries […] todayJune 17, 2024 26
insert_link World China launches anti-dumping probe into EU pork imports By Oliver HOTHAM and Matthew WALSH China said Monday it had launched an anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union, the latest step in a mounting trade stand-off between the bloc and its largest economic partner. Pork is China's most popular meat and a staple of diets in the world's second most populous nation. Imports of pork and pork by-products from EU nations […] todayJune 17, 2024 14
insert_link Sport Bellingham credits backroom staff with Alexander-Arnold celebration Jude Bellingham said his "wolf" celebration with Trent Alexander-Arnold after scoring the only goal in England's 1-0 win over Serbia to kick off their Euro 2024 campaign was a nod to the backroom staff. Bellingham was man-of-the-match in Gelsenkirchen for an all-round outstanding display which lit up an otherwise flat opening night for the 'Three Lions' in Germany. The 20-year-old powered a header into the top corner on […] todayJune 17, 2024 8
insert_link Sport ‘Shot of my life’ helps lift DeChambeau to second US Open title Bryson DeChambeau, needing to get up and down from a bunker at 18 to win, delivered one of his greatest shots Sunday and sank a tension-packed putt to win the US Open. DeChambeau, having already escaped disaster once at Pinehurst's final hole, blasted a 55-yard bunker shot to four feet and rolled in the clutch putt to capture his second US Open crown. "That bunker shot was the shot […] todayJune 17, 2024 7
insert_link Local Hashipala, Haulondjamba and Nambili qualify for Kapana Finals The first preliminary round of the 2024 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition took place in Ongwediva last Saturday, and saw Hileni Hashipala, Johannes Haulondjamba, and Petrus Namibili, qualify for the competition final, which is slated for 24 August at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. On the day of the competition, a total of 55 contestants took part in the competition, where their kapana cooking skills were put to […] todayJune 17, 2024 11
insert_link Sport Walsh follows up 100m fly world record with Olympic berth Newly minted world record-holder Gretchen Walsh punched her ticket to the Paris Olympics on Sunday with a victory in the women's 100m butterfly in a blistering 55.31sec. The 21-year-old Tennessean couldn't match the astonishing 55.18 she threw down in the semi-finals to shatter Sarah Sjoestroem's previous mark of 55.48 -- but she clocked the second-fastest time ever and completed the most important job of the week in securing her […] todayJune 17, 2024 8
insert_link Sport Bangladesh beat Nepal to take place in T20 World Cup Super Eights Bangladesh qualified for the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup after a 21-run victory over Nepal on Sunday. Bangladesh struggled to 106 all out in 19.3 overs but then a devastating spell of 4-7 from Tanzim Hasan Sakib had Nepal in trouble at 26-5 and a spell of 3-7 from Mustafazir Rahman had Nepal all out for 85 in 19.2 overs. The win means Bangladesh finish […] todayJune 17, 2024 14
insert_link Sport Albania’s Sylvinho disappointed at Italy defeat after record-breaking start Albania coach Sylvinho admitted his disappointment with his team's 2-1 defeat against Italy in their Euro 2024 opener on Saturday after they took the lead with the fastest goal ever scored in a European Championship. Nedim Bajrami delighted a huge Albanian support in Dortmund when he smashed in the opener after just 23 seconds in the Group B clash. But within 16 minutes goals by Alessandro Bastoni and […] todayJune 16, 2024 6
insert_link Sport Australia sink brave Scots at T20 World Cup, England advance Australia saw off a determined challenge from Scotland to claim a five-wicket victory in a decisive final Group B match of the T20 World Cup for both teams at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Saturday. Replying to the Scots' 180 for five, their highest total in a T20 World Cup match, half-centuries from Travis Head (68 off 49 balls, five fours, four sixes) and Marcus […] todayJune 16, 2024 10
