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  • The demonstration in support of Palestinian civilians stopped on the way to the Israeli Embassy in Helsinki

    The demonstration in support of Palestinian civilians stopped on the way to the Israeli Embassy in Helsinki

    The mob was stopped on Simonkatu, near Narinkkator. Mounted and riot police were strategically placed to stop the march on Yrjönkatu. Nevertheless, the protesters were undeterred and sent out music and speeches. Many speakers expressed strong opposition to Israel’s actions against the Palestinians. By 19:00, the protesters started to disperse peacefully from the place. Amnesty…

  • Seabed war, cyber trucks and the autumn of discontent and strikes: Finland in the world press

    Seabed war, cyber trucks and the autumn of discontent and strikes: Finland in the world press

    The article examines the case and consequences of a situation where the Baltic Connector suffered from a pressure drop that led to its closure. Damage was observed in Finland’s exclusive economic zone on October 10. In addition, an undersea data cable was cut in the same area, which led to the investigation of both cases.…

  • Kylie Minogue – the queen of pop who re-emerges every decade

    Kylie Minogue – the queen of pop who re-emerges every decade

    Royal Albert Hall, London. The pompous concert hall has been occupied by difficult poets dressed in black. It is the 7th of July 1996 and time for a credible poetry event which is not really a competition, but jokingly called Poetry Olympics. Prominent guests such as the American poet Allen Ginsberg and the punk icon…

  • The attack to crush Hamas – then it hits Gaza

    The attack to crush Hamas – then it hits Gaza

    Middle East Correspondent Cecilia Uddén describes the Gaza area and its history. Gaza is now under total blockade and civilians cannot escape from there. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Cecilia Uddén, Middle East correspondent Producers: Katja Magnusson, Kim Hessius and Ludvig Jansson. With audio from: Swedish Radio, The Guardian, CBS News, AP, France 24, WKYC News,…

  • Non-melanoma skin cancer poses a significant global health risk, new research reveals

    Non-melanoma skin cancer poses a significant global health risk, new research reveals

    Professor Thierry Passeronlead author of the study, highlighted the harsh reality: “Although NMSC may be less likely to be fatal than melanoma, its higher prevalence is striking. In 2020, NMSC accounted for 78 percent of all skin cancer cases, causing more than 63,700 deaths worldwide. Melanoma led by comparison approximately 57,000 deaths during the same…

  • That’s why the Saudi crown prince buys the world’s best soccer players

    That’s why the Saudi crown prince buys the world’s best soccer players

    Recently, some of the biggest football stars have signed for clubs in the Saudi Football League. But behind the signings, critics believe that there is a larger plan to improve Saudi Arabia’s bad reputation, so-called sportswashing. The man behind it all is the country’s crown prince, the controversial Mohammed Bin Salman, a man who is…

  • Nine players share early lead in Pure Insurance Championship

    Nine players share early lead in Pure Insurance Championship

    (Photo credit: Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK) Jerry Kelly, Mike Weir of Canada and Steven Alker of New Zealand are part of a nine-way tie for first place after a round of the Pure Insurance Championship on Friday in Monterey Peninsula, California. The log jam of 4-under 68 also features Brian Gay, Dicky Pride,…

  • Davis Cup: USA tops Croatia in Group D

    Davis Cup: USA tops Croatia in Group D

    (Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports) The United States and Great Britain both beat their respective opponents on Tuesday in the second day of group play in the Davis Cup final. Competing in Group D, the USA bested Croatia 2-1 in Split, Croatia, while Great Britain toppled Australia by the same score in Group…

  • Finland wins six medals at Agility Nordic Championships

    Finland wins six medals at Agility Nordic Championships

    In the individual competition of the Agility PM Championships, Finnish participants achieved podium finishes in three instances: Katariina Kuiro and her border collie Wendi (representing Sawon Agilityurheilijat) claimed gold in the intermediate size class. Riina Kellman and her border collie Kiksi (Run for Fun Agility Team) secured bronze in the intermediate size class. Eeva Ihatsu…

  • England Beats Australia, to Play Spain in Women’s World Cup Final

    England Beats Australia, to Play Spain in Women’s World Cup Final

    SYDNEY – England will play Spain in the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Sydney on Sunday. Spain beat Sweden 2-1 in its semifinal while England defeated co-hosts Australia 3-1 to reach the final. Thirty-two teams started the 2023 Women’s soccer World Cup co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia. Two remain. On Tuesday,…

  • Spain narrowly favored over England in Cup final

    Spain narrowly favored over England in Cup final

    (Photo credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports) The Women’s World Cup championship match odds are set following England’s impressive 3-1 victory over Australia on Wednesday and Spain’s 2-1 win Tuesday over Sweden. The early numbers from BetMGM Sportsbook show Spain emerging as a narrow favorite to win the World Cup. The Spaniards were set…

  • Exhibition of captured western weaponry opens near Moscow

    Exhibition of captured western weaponry opens near Moscow

    More than 870 types of military gear seized by Russian forces over the past year are on display Hundreds of pieces of heavy military equipment seized by Russian troops during the campaign against Ukraine have been put on display as part of a massive open-air exhibition just outside of Moscow. Visitors are able to view…

  • Exhibition of captured western arms opens near Moscow

    Exhibition of captured western arms opens near Moscow

    More than 870 types of military gear seized by Russian forces over the past year are on display Hundreds of pieces of heavy military equipment seized by Russian troops during the campaign in Ukraine have been put on display as part of a massive open-air exhibition just outside of Moscow. Visitors are able to lay…

  • Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain

    Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain

    Sydney (AFP) – Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams Wednesday with a clinical 3-1 win to set up a Women’s World Cup final against Spain. The Lionesses had stumbled at the same stage twice before but the European champions made no mistake this time…

  • Spain beat Sweden in FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinal ‘mind game’

    Spain beat Sweden in FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinal ‘mind game’

    Players of Spain celebrate after scoring a goal in the FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinals against Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, August 15, 2023. /CFP Spain defeated Sweden 2-1 in the FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinals at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on Tuesday, reaching the tournament’s final. Spain will compete…

  • Spain a favorite to take Women’s World Cup title

    Spain a favorite to take Women’s World Cup title

    (Photo credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports) Spain narrowly escaped with a victory Tuesday in its Women’s World Cup semifinal matchup with Sweden in Auckland, New Zealand, and now awaits its opponent for the Aug. 20 final in Sydney, Australia. Australia and England meet early Wednesday morning. Both obviously offer longer betting odds to win it…

  • Spain scores late pair, pushes into first Women’s World Cup final

    Spain scores late pair, pushes into first Women’s World Cup final

    (Photo credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports) In the 81st minute of their FIFA Women’s World Cup match on Tuesday, things got real between Spain and Sweden. Spain scored twice to send Sweden home and advance to the Women’s World Cup final for the first time with a 2-1 victory in Auckland, New Zealand. Salma Paralluelo…

  • Olga Carmona’s stunning effort guides Spain to maiden Women’s Wold Cup final

    Olga Carmona’s stunning effort guides Spain to maiden Women’s Wold Cup final

    Auckland [New Zealand], August 15 (ANI): Spain stormed into their maiden Women’s World Cup final with a 2-1 victory against Sweden at Eden Park on Tuesday. Spain exercised domination in the first half and created better chances in terms of what Sweden had to offer. In the 14th minute of the game, Spain came close…

  • Spain beat Sweden to reach World Cup final

    Spain beat Sweden to reach World Cup final

    Olga Carmona’s spectacular late strike took Spain into thejr first World Cup final on Tuesday at the expense of Sweden. The Spanish skipper clinched the tie as the match at Eden Park moved into second-half stoppage time. The 23-year-old Real Madrid defender collected a short corner, looked up and thrashed her shot past the Sweden…

  • Sudden-death shootout sees Australia win FIFA victory over France

    Sudden-death shootout sees Australia win FIFA victory over France

    Soccer fans witnessed an epic showdown as Australia claimed an exciting victory against France on Saturday in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. John Ryan recaps some of the highlights from the match. THREE DAYS AGO, Olympic City 2032 saw a grand clash between Australia and France. Beautiful Ekka weather was served up for locals and…

  • Group therapy helps scientists cope with challenging ‘climate emotions’

    Group therapy helps scientists cope with challenging ‘climate emotions’

    As climate records tumble and wildfires rage, people all over the planet are feeling the toll. Negative emotional responses such as anger, fear, sadness and despair recorded in children and young people are also felt by climate scientists. But positive emotions such as hope are also part of the picture. Anxiety is a natural response…

  • Australia, England to meet in World Cup semis after tight wins

    Australia, England to meet in World Cup semis after tight wins

    © Provided by Xinhua England battled past Colombia 2-1 and Australia survived a thrilling penalty shootout against France on Saturday to set up a blockbuster Women’s World Cup semifinal. SYDNEY, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw on Saturday to reach the FIFA Women’s…

  • Women’s World Cup: Australia, England advance to semis

    Women’s World Cup: Australia, England advance to semis

    (Photo credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports) Substitute winger Cortnee Vine’s penalty kick slipped past goalkeeper Solene Durand to lead Australia over France and into the semifinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Saturday. The home-nation crowd of 49,461 in Brisbane, Australia, erupted after Vine’s kick into the bottom right corner of the net was…

  • Spain, Sweden book World Cup semifinal spots after tense wins

    Spain, Sweden book World Cup semifinal spots after tense wins

    © Provided by Xinhua A new name will be engraved on the trophy after Sweden eliminated the 2011 world champions Japan and set up a semi-final clash against Spain in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. SYDNEY, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) — Spain reached the FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time after edging the…

  • Sweden beat Japan to set up semi-final showdown with Spain

    Sweden beat Japan to set up semi-final showdown with Spain

    Sweden overpowered Japan 2-1 on Friday to reach the semi-final at the Women’s World Cup. Amanda Ilestedt opened the scoring in the 32nd minute and a Filippa Angeldal penalty shortly after the restart put the Scandinavians in control of the quarter-final clash at Eden Park in Auckland. And they rode their luck as Japan started…

  • Caicedo, James, Fowler Among Rising Stars of Women’s World Cup

    Caicedo, James, Fowler Among Rising Stars of Women’s World Cup

    SYDNEY – A new generation of stars has emerged at the Women’s World Cup. While the likes of Brazil’s Marta, Canada’s Christine Sinclair and America’s Megan Rapinoe have played in the tournament for the last time, there is a rich flow of talent coming through to take their places. ‘We are on the cusp, and…

  • Netherlands, Sweden advance to Women’s World Cup quarters

    Netherlands, Sweden advance to Women’s World Cup quarters

    Lineth Beerensteyn of the Netherlands celebrates after scoring her team’s second goal during the Women’s World Cup round of 16 match against South Africa in Sydney, Australia, August 6, 2023. /CFP The Netherlands and Sweden reached the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, respectively, after beating South Africa 2-0 in normal time and U.S.…

  • FIFA Women’s World Cup: Defending champions USA suffer quickest exit ever, Netherlands, Sweden reach quarterfinals

    FIFA Women’s World Cup: Defending champions USA suffer quickest exit ever, Netherlands, Sweden reach quarterfinals

    Canberra [Australia], August 6 (ANI): The defending champions USA suffered their earliest exit from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, losing by 5-4 on penalties against Sweden on Sunday in their round of 16 clash that initially ended in a goalless stalemate of 120 minutes, ending their dreams of completing a hat-trick of World Cups. During…

  • Japan: Life expectancy drops again in 2022 for second straight year

    Japan: Life expectancy drops again in 2022 for second straight year

    Tokyo [Japan], August 6 (ANI): Owing to the Covid pandemic, the average life expectancy of Japanese people has declined in 2022 for the second straight year, according to the health ministry, reported Kyodo News. Earlier, the average life span for women was 87.09 years which was down by 0.49 of a year. Whereas, the average…

  • No. 1 U.S. out of World Cup after Sweden wins on PKs

    No. 1 U.S. out of World Cup after Sweden wins on PKs

    (Photo credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports) Lina Hurtig scored in the seventh round of penalties after a scoreless 120 minutes to lift Sweden past the United States in a knockout round match at the Women’s World Cup on Sunday in Melbourne, Australia. In the top of the seventh round, Kelly O’Hara chipped the ball off…

  • FIFA Women’s World Cup: Spain moves to QFs for first time, Japan sinks Norway to clinch final eight spot

    FIFA Women’s World Cup: Spain moves to QFs for first time, Japan sinks Norway to clinch final eight spot

    Wellington [New Zealand], August 5 (ANI): A brace from Aitana Bonmati helped Spain defeat Switzerland by 5-1 to clinch a spot in the quarterfinal of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time ever. Switzerland had three clean sheets through which they could top Group A, but under mere five minutes, midfielder Bonmati breached…

  • USWNT squares off with rival Sweden in Sunday elimination game

    USWNT squares off with rival Sweden in Sunday elimination game

    (Photo credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports) Exhibiting the type of confidence usually displayed by the two-time defending champion U.S. women’s national team, Sweden is eager to take on the Americans in the knockout round of the Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday. The U.S. is coming off its fewest group stage points ever…

  • FIFA World Cup group stage reflects rapid rise of women’s football

    FIFA World Cup group stage reflects rapid rise of women’s football

    © Provided by Xinhua With thrilling competitions, the group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has concluded, presenting the world with the charm of football. CANBERRA, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) — The group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has concluded, marking the end of the most exciting and competitive first round…