SUNDAY – This is an important indicator towards the second series of World Triathlon Championships in Yokohama. Tonight, Dutch time, the World Cup race ended in New Plymouth. A competition over the sprint distance, which was won by Nicole van der Kaay in the women’s race. Van der Kaay, 26 (his grandfather emigrated from the Netherlands to New Zealand in …
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At least 23 dead and a lot of damage caused by a tornado in the US state of Mississippi | Abroad
25 mrt 2023 om 10:39Update: 2 uur geleden At least 23 people have died following a tornado in the US state of Mississippi. Several people were injured and some are still trapped under the rubble. The tornado swept through the southern state at 70 mph on Friday evening, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The tornado was accompanied …
Read More »Canada and the United States change a decades-old pact after the number of illegal asylum seekers increases
Canada and the United States amended a two-decade-old refugee agreement on Friday as part of efforts to reduce the record flow of asylum seekers entering Canada through unofficial border crossings. The deal marked the culmination of US President Joe Biden’s first visit to Canada as president and could bring some relief to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is under …
Read More »Earth hit with little impact by strongest magnetic storm in six years | Science
Door Robbert van der Linde 24 mrt 2023 om 22:35Update: 3 uur geleden Earth was hit on Friday by the most powerful magnetic storm since 2017. The phenomenon surprised scientists, but did not have a major impact. However, the aurora lights were beautiful to see in many places. Magnetic storms are rated on a scale of 1 to 5. 1 …
Read More »US Vice President Harris discusses China’s influence and debt problems during visit to Africa
Vice President Kamala Harris will embark on a week-long trip to Africa this weekend as the United States tries to establish itself as a better partner than China, which has been investing heavily in the continent for decades. Harris will discuss China’s involvement in technology and economic issues in Africa that concern the United States, as well as China’s involvement …
Read More »KNVB can prepare to “pray” for the 2027 Women’s World Cup
The KNVB can start preparing the “prayer” for the organization of the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The world football association FIFA has opened the registration period. Countries wishing to host the World Cup in four years must notify FIFA no later than April 21. They then have until May 19 to officially document this. The Dutch Football Association had already …
Read More »Referendum to improve the position of indigenous peoples in Australia
Australia wants to change the constitution through a referendum to set up an advisory body with Aborigines and the indigenous peoples of the Torres Strait Islands. Their advice to parliament and government should improve the centuries of subordination of indigenous peoples. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to enshrine the amendment in the constitution, so there can be no further discussion …
Read More »Supercars/NASCAR: General Motors announces the end of production of the Camaro
The Camaro has only been rolling in Australian Supercars since this year General Motors announced the end of the current sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro. The last unit will roll off the production line at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Michigan in January 2024. The decision made also has consequences for motorsport: the Camaro (or silhouettes resembling it) is used …
Read More »Miedema speaks out on equal payments
The asymmetrical income ratio between women’s and men’s football is clearly visible. This is how Lieke Martens wins annual an amount of half a million and Frenkie de Jong is allowed to add sixteen million euros to his account every year. Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema would like to see this difference reduced in the future. Vivianne Miedma: “Women’s football is …
Read More »Emily opens health bar in Breda: ‘You see them everywhere in Hong Kong and Sydney’
From Hong Kong to Australia: we see more and more healthy food bars these days. That was reason enough for Emily Tunderman (26) from Prinsenbeek to open her own healthy bar in Breda. “With my experiences abroad, I bring healthy and tasty products to our city.” Loading ad… This new hotspot is called Emily’s Healthy Bar and is located on …
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