India closed their first season in the Pro League with a third place finish behind winners Argentina and the Netherlands. National coach Janneke Schopman’s side were expected to score at least two points in Wednesday’s second game against the United States. It eventually became three after the 4-0 win in Rotterdam. Like the day before, India was the mother. But …

Dutch water polo players were unable to pull off an upset in their second World Cup match in Hungary on Wednesday. Orange lost to the defending champions of the United States (7-11) and must now reach the quarter-finals by a detour. The Americans have won the title at the last three World Cups and the last three Olympics. The team …

The problem is not nitrogen (N2) itself. The air we breathe in and out is made up of about 80% of this colorless, odorless gas. The problem lies in the nitrogen compounds: nitrogen oxides (NO and NO2) and ammonia (NH3). Nitrogen oxides are formed during combustion at high temperatures. So, for example, if you light a gas burner, nitrogen oxide …

Day 1 of the 3×3 World Cup in Antwerp was a direct hit, spiced up by 2 victories for the Belgian Lions, on day 2 the Belgian Cats make their debut on the Groenplaats. Sporza broadcasts all duels live with a live stream, the duels of the Belgians also on television. Don’t miss anything from day two on this page. …

Mayor Mulder was in a committee meeting when the letter was released. He indicates that the dike around the Hedwigepolder can simply be dug. According to the Minister, the pollution remains within the standards. The publication came as a surprise to Mulder. “Suddenly one of the committee members said: I have news. Of course, that’s not how it should be. …

“Let us strive to make a meaningful difference by embracing these traditional ways and building healthier bodies and souls for the benefit of our countries and peoples. This is the call of President Chandrikapersad Santokhi during the celebration of the International Day of Yoga. Today, the Head of State and First Lady Mellisa Santokhi-Seenacherry, along with other cabinet members, actively …

The blue spiral appeared in the night sky over New Zealand on Sunday. New Zealand astronomers were startled by strange, undulating light formations in the night sky on Sunday evening. The images have been widely shared on social media, with many New Zealanders comparing them to a kind of “wormhole”. But experts said the “strange clouds” were caused by the …

Transgender women are in principle no longer allowed to participate in professional swimming competitions if they have completed their transition to female after their male puberty. This is what the international swimming federation FINA decided on Sunday. Only women who have completed their transition before the age of 12 are allowed to participate. Women who transitioned after the age of …

They had to wait for him, but that’s how it was. The USA ladies finally booked their first victory of this Pro League season in their twelfth game. In Rotterdam, China were beaten 2-1 in the second mutual confrontation. The Belgians lost again after five matches, Raoul Ehren’s side losing 2-1 to England. Alexandra Hammel’s goal from a corner two …

UPDATEThe United States is considering imposing tougher sanctions on North Korea in response to three missile tests of the country on Wednesday. The Americans are voting on a resolution to that effect at the UN Security Council, a US government official said. The vote will take place on Thursday, confirms the UN. It is possible that China and Russia will …