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Spain started their reign as Women's World Cup champions by arriving dwelling to a hero's welcome on the streets of Madrid.Fans packed the streets of the Spanish capital on Monday night time because the victorious La Roja paraded via with the trophy on an open-top bus.The gamers later acquired off the bus and took to a stage, the place match winner and captain - who scored the one purpose in a slim 1-0 win over England in Australia on Sunday - was tossed up within the air by teammates.The aspect had earlier touched down at Barajas worldwide airport, the place star defender Ivana Andres lifted the trophy as she walked off the aircraft from Australia.It is the primary time Spain has gained the competitors since its inception in 1991.Read extra:Lionesses fly dwelling: England st...

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has moved a floating barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border nearer to American soil because the Biden administration and Mexico protest the wrecking ball-sized buoys that Republican Gov. Greg Abbott approved within the identify of stopping migrants from coming into the nation. ...

An airport in France is being named after Queen Elizabeth.Le Touquet-Paris-Plage International Airport is getting rebranded after King Charles gave his approval for the transport hub so as to add "Elizabeth II" in the beginning. Officials within the city of Le Touquet say this can be a recognition of its standing as "the most British of French resorts".They had made their proposal to Buckingham Palace simply six days after the Queen died final September - within the hope of paying tribute to her "exceptional life". Image: Queen Elizabeth II, when she was a princess, along with her uncle, Edward VIII, when he was Prince Edward, throughout a go to to Balmoral in 1933. Pic: AP A date for the inauguration is but t...

SEOUL — War drills received underway on, off and over the Korean peninsula on Monday, with the U.S. and South Korea opening a spherical of joint navy workout routines whereas North Korea carried out a cruise missile check. ...

Triathlon Ireland has mentioned its officers didn't sanction a swim race through which two rivals died.The males, of their 40s and 60s, obtained into problem in separate incidents in the course of the swimming leg of the Ironman occasion in Youghal, Co Cork on Sunday. Triathlon Ireland chief government Darren Coombes mentioned officers didn't sanction the swim race on account of "adverse conditions on the day".He mentioned: "For the Ironman Cork event, in line with normal practice, Triathlon Ireland technical officials attended before the start of the race to review the conditions and carry out a water safety assessment. Image: Competitors within the Ironman competitors in Cork. Pic: Tri Coach Bjorn "Due to ad...

BANGKOK — Thailand’s populist Pheu Thai celebration stated Monday it'll kind a brand new 11-party coalition authorities that features two pro-military events in a transfer that would finish the three-month political stalemate that has seized Thailand since elections in May. ...

The head of Spain's soccer federation has apologised after kissing a participant on the lips following their Women's World Cup victory.Luis Rubiales confronted a backlash for his behaviour in direction of Jennifer Hermoso, who later stated she "did not enjoy" it. The 45-year-old had additionally grabbed his crotch in a victory gesture, seemingly oblivious to 16-year-old Princess Infanta Sofia stood shut by. Please use Chrome browser for a extra accessible video participant 1:41 Fans heartbroken after England's loss Following cr...

ATHENS, Greece — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flew to Greece on Monday for talks with the nation’s management and to attend a casual assembly of Balkan leaders with prime European Union officers. ...

The Lionesses might not have clinched the Women's World Cup after defeat to Spain within the remaining, however curiosity in England's star gamers has not wavered as their on-line following continues to develop.Goalkeeper Mary Earps has seen her following on video platform TikTok leap by over 175,000 since 3 August. Meanwhile, different gamers have seen their followings enhance step by step however considerably because the Lionesses' 2022 win on the Euros.Defender Lucy Bronze's Instagram following has risen by nearly 300,000 because the Euro 2022 event resulted in August final 12 months. Image: An England fan in Australia watching the World Cup remaining The rising visibility of the Lionesses comes because the...

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean chief Kim Jong Un noticed the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles, state media reported Monday, because the U.S. and South Korean militaries kicked off main annual drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal. ...