England kick off their Women's World Cup campaign this week vs Haiti. But with stars like Beth Mead, Leah Williamson, and Fran Kirby all out through injury, the Lionesses have lost their tag as favorites. Can they still do it? Adam Clery thinks so.
Sidelined by football's governing body, the unofficial 1971 Women's World Cup tournament faded into obscurity. Now, a film executive produced by Venus and Serena Williams seeks to restore its rightful place in history as one of the most significant events ever held.
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A devastating fire engulfs Copenhagen's historic old stock exchange, causing its iconic spire to collapse as emergency responders struggle to contain the inferno. Brave individuals risk their lives to salvage precious artifacts from the blaze, while authorities work to determine the cause of the fire. The loss of this cherished landmark, dating back to the 17th century, leaves Denmark mourning a significant piece of its cultural heritage.
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These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024.
The World Happiness Report
was released on March 20.
It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023.
Six key variables were considered:
"GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and
perceptions of corruption," CNN reports. .
The 10 happiest countries in the world are:.
Australia.
Switzerland.
Luxembourg.
Norway.
Netherlands.
Israel.
Sweden.
Iceland.
Denmark.
Finland.
The United States dropped to No. 23.
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan.
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The History of , International Women's Day.
For more than 100 years,
March 8 has been known as
a special day for women. .
It was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.
The United Nations made March 8
the official date in 1975.
It is a national holiday in Russia,
and sales of flowers double around March 8.
In China, many women
only work a half-day on March 8.
There is also an International Men's Day,
celebrated on Nov. 19.
International Men's Day is
not recognized by the United Nations
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According to protest organisers, hundreds of thousands of Argentines flooded the streets to express their outrage over cuts to higher public education under the newly elected President Javier Milei. Students, professors, parents, and alumni from the country's 57 state-run universities rallied together on Tuesday, uniting in defence of free public university education amidst the economic turmoil plaguing South America. Joined by labour unions, opposition parties, and private universities, the demonstrations spread from Buenos Aires to major cities like Cordoba, marking one of the largest protests against the austerity measures implemented since Milei assumed office in December. While police estimated around 100,000 participants in the capital alone, organisers claimed the number soared closer to half-a-million, effectively paralysing the city centre for hours.
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Olympic Break-Dancing , Is Making Its First Appearance , at the Paris Games.
NBC reports that break-dancing will
make its debut as an official Olympic
sport at the upcoming Paris Games.
Also known as breaking, the sport
features headspins, windmills, various
"freeze" moves and will be set to music.
According to the Paris Olympics, the sport is , "characterized by acrobatic movements, stylized
footwork and the key role played by the DJ and
the MC (master of ceremonies) during battles.".
The sport first made an appearance
at the 2018 Youth Olympics
in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
The Paris Olympics breaking competition
will be split into two events on August 9
and 10 at La Concorde Urban Park.
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles.".
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles."
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The International Criminal Court is probing Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza, independent of other cases at the International Court of Justice, such as South Africa's genocide claims against Israel in Gaza.
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The pontiff also voiced concerns about the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and expressed concerns about the welfare of Rohingya, thousands of whom have fled a bloody military crackdown in Myanmar.
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Haiti's Transitional Council , Looks to Rebuild Following , 'Collapse' of Institutions.
NBC reports that Haiti's transition council formally
took power on April 25. It seeks to restore order
after suffering the effects of years of gang violence.
Former Prime Minister Ariel Henry's finance minister,
Michel Patrick Boisvert, will serve as Haiti's interim prime
minister until a new head of government can be appointed. .
Today is an important day
in the life of our dear republic,
this day in effect opens
a view to a solution, Michel Patrick Boisvert, interim prime minister, via NBC .
Non-voting council member Regine Abraham
said the council would focus on security,
constitutional reform and elections. .
Abraham said that the group must also rebuild the
nation's judiciary system and fix the economy. .
We are seeing the total
collapse of our institutions
and failure of a government, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News.
We are seeing the total
collapse of our institutions
and failure of a government, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News.
Facing this unprecedented crisis,
the entire population has recognized
the urgent need of a firm hand
to take us out of this spiral
of despair and destruction, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News.
Facing this unprecedented crisis,
the entire population has recognized
the urgent need of a firm hand
to take us out of this spiral
of despair and destruction, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News.
NBC reports that armed gangs have been tightening their
grip on the capital and toppling Henry for years, largely
equipped with weapons trafficked from the United States.
NBC reports that armed gangs have been tightening their
grip on the capital and toppling Henry for years, largely
equipped with weapons trafficked from the United States.
Last month, Henry announced that he would
step down once the council was in place. .
In late February, the now-former
prime minister fled to Puerto Rico as
gangs threatened to overtake the capital. .
In late February, the now-former
prime minister fled to Puerto Rico as
gangs threatened to overtake the capital.
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As politicians gather at Haiti's National Palace for the swearing in of a new transitional council, sporadic gunfire can be heard nearby. Report by Dessent-Jacksonl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced his resignation, passing the baton to a transitional council tasked with restoring order to the violence-plagued nation. In his resignation letter dated Wednesday, Henry cited the "current state of affairs" as the impetus for his decision to step down. He expressed gratitude to all who stood alongside him during challenging times, acknowledging the collective effort in serving the nation. Recent weeks have seen Haiti gripped by chaos and rampant gang violence, with criminal factions targeting government institutions and pushing social order to the brink of collapse.
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Colombia fans celebrate a 2-1 victory over Germany with colourful and passionate celebrations outside Sydney Football Stadium, following the Women's World Cup victory.
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