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Turkic Heritage Takes Spotlight in The Guardian’s Photos of Day
ASTANA – A photo taken at the festival in Aktau has been featured in The Guardian’s July 2 Photos of the Day section, showcasing a model presenting traditional Turkish clothing during the eighth Women and Fashion Festival of Handicrafts of the...

CHL import draft: London Knights land two towering defencemen
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey Junior Hockey Local Sports The London Knights believe their top two import picks, both defencemen, will be wearing green this season. A Canadian Hockey League logo is shown on a jersey. (Darren Calabrese/The...

Spanish Artist Launches Almaty Project Exploring City as Living Archive
ALMATY – The Embassy of Spain in Kazakhstan and Esentai Gallery have announced the launch of the 2025 Art Residency Program, featuring Spanish contemporary artist Juan Saliquet and his new research project, “Archaeology of a City.” Photo credit:...

Wimbledon Order of Play: Day 4 schedule with Jack Draper, Novak Djokovic and Dan Evans in action
Joining Draper vs Cilic in playing their second round outings on No1 court, meanwhile, are seventh seed Mirra Andreeva - who faces Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti - and Maria Sakkari of Greece, who will go head to head with Kazakhstani 11th seed Elena...

Maredamare marks 18th anniversary
Maredamare, the leading international beachwear trade fair, will celebrate its 18th anniversary with a record-breaking edition from 19–21 July 2025 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence. This milestone year promises over 250 collections, expanded...
S’pore travel agency Beyond Expeditions criticised for planning, safety issues
SINGAPORE – Local travel agency Beyond Expeditions has drawn negative reviews for its handling of an 11-day charity expedition in Madagascar, with some participants criticising the “safety gaps” and “limited communication” online. The trip to the...

Why Middlesbrough should be in pole position to beat Sunderland, Stoke & Rangers to Chelsea player
Chelsea youngster Ishe Samuels-Smith is a wanted man this summer, with a whole host of clubs interested in taking the 2006-born full-back on loan for the season. Football.london has reported that Premier League new boys Sunderland, Scottish giants...
Indonesian young lifters aim for medals at 2025 Asian Youth & Junior Championships
JAKARTA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian young lifters are eyeing medals at the 2025 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships, which will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan from July 4 to 10, according to the All Indonesia Weightlifting...

'Bonne soirée, Lille' - Parade of riders at Tour de France teams presentation delights crowd with new team kits, national colours and free bottles
The parade of 184 riders from the 23 teams participating in the 2025 Tour de France took place Thursday evening in Lille, two days ahead of the Grand Départ in the same city for the opening stage. It's not just a chance for fans to see the faces...
Sinner, Djokovic cruise into third round at Wimbledon
LONDON, July 3 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic both cruised into the men's singles third round at the Wimbledon Championships on Thursday. Sinner, 23, faced little trouble as he beat Australia's...

New pics show Putin’s ‘secret son’ Ivan, 10, looking identical to despot as he follows in glam gymnast mum’s footsteps
NEW pictures show Vladimir Putin's "secret son" Ivan looking identical to his tyrant dad as he follows in his gymnast mum's footsteps. The young boy, now 10, was born to the Russian dictator’s hidden glam lover Alina Kabaeva, 42, an Olympic gold...

Maria Sakkari vs. Elena Rybakina Prediction, Odds for Wimbledon Round 2 (Will the 2022 Champ Make a Run?)
The second round of Wimbledon action is set to continue on Thursday, and there's a certain former champion who's looking to make another deep run: Elena Rybakina. The 2022 champion made quick work of her first-round opponent and will now face...

Trump’s trade blitz continues with Indonesia deal, pharma tariff plans, and global warnings
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with the Southeast Asian country and more deals were coming, while offering fresh details on planned duties on pharmaceuticals. Trump...

There are all the new national champions jerseys at the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia Women
With the start of two of the biggest races of the season – the men's Tour de France and Giro d'Italia Women – just days away, all the squads have been announced, and now teams and riders are unveiling their fresh new kits for the biggest race of...
Wildberries tests ready-to-eat food delivery from restaurants
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 July 2025 - Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, is launching a pilot service for express delivery of ready-made meals from restaurants and cafes. In the pilot phase, the service will...

Tour de France 2025 Stage 1 Preview: July Belongs To The TDF
This year, July belongs to the Tour de France 2025 and the 184 riders who will be aiming to become part of the event's storied history. The 2025 race will be the 112th edition of the Tour de France, and the 21-stage journey will kick off on French...

U-18 hockey team eye winning start in China
Bangladesh men's youth hockey team are looking for a positive start to their U-18 Asia Cup campaign today when they take on Hong Kong in the first match of Pool A in Dazhou, China on Thursday. The match will get underway at 6:30am Bangladesh time....

Tour de France 2025 – The comprehensive team-by-team guide
With under than a week to go until the Grand Départ of the 2025 Tour de France in Lille, teams are putting the final touches on their preparations and confirming their eight-man selections for the biggest race of the year. The Tour peloton will be...

Who are the fastest sprinters of the 2025 Tour de France?
The 2025 Tour de France will be headlined by 'the big four' in the battle for the yellow jersey, with the fight between Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič taking centre stage. However, right from the race for the...

Taylor Fritz Drops Bold Hint About Teaming Up With Elena Rybakina for US Open Run
Remember when Taylor Fritz made a bold proposal back in March? After winning the Eisenhower Cup 2025, a mixed doubles event at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden with Elena Rybakina, the American No. 1 couldn’t help but wonder what pairing up with the...