MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The United States came to the Women’s World Cup bullish about their chances of winning an unprecedented third consecutive title but their round-of-16 exit at the hands of Sweden showed their campaign was built more on hope than substance. After back-to-back World Cup triumphs under Jill Ellis …

WARSAW (Reuters) – Exiled opponents of President Alexander Lukashenko met in Poland on Sunday, on the eve of the third anniversary of their unsuccessful post-election protests, to display unity and plan strategy including the issuance of “New Belarus” passports. Set up in August 2022 by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the self-declared government-in …

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Sam Kerr is set to play a part in Australia’s Women’s World Cup campaign for the first time when the co-hosts take on Denmark in the last 16, but the extent of her involvement remains a mystery as the Matildas look to continue their winning momentum. Star …

(Reuters) – The 2030 Commonwealth Games were tipped to be a glorious celebration of the competition’s centenary in Canada, the country which hosted the inaugural edition of the multi-sport quadrennial event a century ago. But the future of the Games was thrown into doubt on Thursday when the province of …

LISBON (Reuters) – Some Black worshippers feel under-represented in the Catholic Church and that it needs to do more to overcome its legacy of racism, they said, after Pope Francis spent recent days telling crowds in Lisbon the Church has room for everyone. Francis, who has been working to promote …

(Reuters) – Megan Rapinoe did not get the Women’s World Cup farewell she wanted on Sunday, a penalty that sailed over the crossbar the last international play by one of the United States’ most decorated players. American soccer’s charismatic figurehead was sent on as a substitute in extra time but …

SEREMBAN: Senior citizens aged 70 years and above will receive a RM200 annual payment for the next five years from the Negri Sembilan government if Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional succeed in forming the state administration. Those getting married for the first time would also be given RM500 cash assistance …

SYDNEY (Reuters) – South Africa coach Desiree Ellis said she thought Banyana Banyana could have beaten the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup on Sunday if they had taken their chances, rather than exiting in the first knockout stage with a 2-0 loss. Dutch goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar was named …

KEPALA BATAS: Students with special educational needs have the ability and potential to contribute to the development and progress of education in the country. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the Education Ministry was always committed and continued to provide adequate access and facilities for these students to succeed in the …

NIAMEY (Reuters) – Niger’s coup was the culmination of months of acrimony between President Mohamed Bazoum and his chief guard over the leader’s attempts to emerge from the shadow of his predecessor, people familiar with the matter said. Since taking over from his political godfather Mahamadou Issoufou in 2021, Bazoum …