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England win both Women's World Cup qualifiers, revealing key takeaways.

England win both Women's World Cup qualifiers, revealing key takeaways.

The matches were low‑key, yet securing six points from six confirmed England’s success in their opening two World Cup qualifiers. While a larger tally would have improved their goal difference, the wins are crucial for England’s aim to lead the group ahead of the upcoming clash with

Team GB mixed doubles curlers must defeat Italy after the psychological blow of losing to China.

Team GB mixed doubles curlers must defeat Italy after the psychological blow of losing to China.

To reach the semi‑finals after a heavy loss to China, Great Britain now needs to overcome host Italy in their last round‑robin mixed doubles curling match. Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean began strongly against the unbeaten duo Wang Meng and Yang Jun, holding a lead at the midway

Snowboard cross chaos at Winter Paralympics sparks tears and drama

Snowboard cross chaos at Winter Paralympics sparks tears and drama

Looking from the southern edge of the San Zan track, the initial view for fans of the snowboard cross is a line of riders breaking the skyline. Emerging from the exit of a left‑handed bend, the competitors appear as they launch the first of several jumps, a section oddly

UK must brace for a price shock from the Iran war, says Heather Stewart

UK must brace for a price shock from the Iran war, says Heather Stewart

Donald Trump’s strike on Iran and the lethal war it has sparked is stark and without precedent – yet its economic fallout follows a familiar pattern: another surge in prices is imminent. From the pandemic‑induced shutdown and later reopening to Russian forces advancing into Ukraine, the world economy has

German state vote serves as a trial for Chancellor Friedrich Merz

German state vote serves as a trial for Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz’s centre‑right CDU approaches a regional ballot on Sunday, the first of several contests this year in which it seeks to curb the advance of the far‑right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). Electors will cast their votes in Baden‑Württemberg, a wealthy centre of Germany’s automobile

UK experts say ChatGPT fuels increase in reports of “satanic” organized ritual abuse.

UK experts say ChatGPT fuels increase in reports of “satanic” organized ritual abuse.

UK specialists say that ChatGPT is prompting an increase in reports of organised ritual abuse, as victims of so‑called “satanic” sexual violence turn to the AI system for therapeutic help. Police contend that organised ritual abuse and “witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse” (WSPRA) targeting children are largely hidden

Oil climbs past $100 per barrel as Iran conflict pushes prices to highest level since 2022

Oil climbs past $100 per barrel as Iran conflict pushes prices to highest level since 2022

Global petroleum prices broke the $100 (£74, AU$142) per barrel barrier for the first time since 2022 as rising military hostilities in the Middle East keep removing about 20 million barrels from supply daily. Brent crude, the worldwide reference grade, leapt 16.6 % to $108.10 a barrel as