Source: New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to expect delays in Parnell this morning due to a building fire in Parnell Road.
Emergency Services responded to reports of a fire at about 6.45am.
Parnell Road, between Garfield Street and St Stephens Avenue, has been cordoned off in both directions.
Motorists are advised to seek an alternative route.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
New York City, NY, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the cryptocurrency market continues to heat up, leading digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) have once again captured global investors’ attention. At the same time, the question remains: how can everyday users easily join this wave and earn steady income? Now, there’s an answer—SunnyMining, a global leader in crypto cloud mining, officially launches its free mobile cloud mining App, providing users worldwide with a new channel for passive crypto earnings that requires no entry barrier, no upfront cost, and no technical know-how.
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Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI
Dili (Agenzia Fides) – Young people happy to live their vocation by following Christ and serving the Church every day. This is the reality that is lived at the Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary in Dili in East Timor, which recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its foundation.The small South-East Asian country, where more than 90 percent of the population is Catholic, just under a year ago received a visit from Pope Francis, who met, among others, the seminarians in Dili.In 25 years, 989 men have studied and received formation at the Major Seminary, including diocesan and religious seminarians. Of these, 118 young men have been ordained priests.Today, 245 seminarians study in the structure. These days they were visited by Fr Alessandro Brandi, an official of the Pontifical Society of St. Peter the Apostle (POSPA), who concelebrated the Holy Mass for the 25th year of foundation in the square of the Major Seminary. The rite was presided over by Norberto do Amaral, Bishop of Maliana and President of the Episcopal Conference of East Timor. The Bishop of Baucau, Leandro Maria Alves, was also present.During the celebrations, in addition to moments of celebration, there were also meetings with seminarians from the other two structures present in Dili: the “St. John Mary Vianney” propaedeutic Seminary and the “Our Lady of Fatima” minor Seminary. To date, there are 106 young people in the former, and 195 in the latter.Father Alessandro had the opportunity to explain in detail the vocation and activities of the four Pontifical Mission Societies, focusing especially on the Pontifical Mission Societies, dwelling above all on POSPA and how funds are raised for subsidies that then reach the island to support the formation of seminarians.”Be happy seminarians, always maintain and nurture a good relationship with your formators. And vice versa,” was the official’s final recommendation. (F.B.) (Agenzia Fides, 13/7/2025)
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Source: Government of India
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Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday, avenging his loss to the Spaniard in last month’s epic French Open final.
The hard-fought win over the two-times defending champion on the famous lawns of London ensured that Sinner became the first Italian to secure a Wimbledon singles title.
“I would like to start with Carlos. An amazing tournament, but mostly thank you for the player you are,” Sinner said.
“It’s so difficult to play against you, but we have an amazing relationship off the court and on the court … keep going, keep pushing.”
The 23-year-old Sinner drew first blood in the first Wimbledon men’s final contested by a pair born in the 2000s, breaking for a 3-2 lead, but Alcaraz clawed back before hitting a spectacular return at full stretch to wrap up the opening set and he celebrated by cupping his ear and soaking up the cheers.
Sinner was gained a break in the opening game of next set and he let out a rare yell of “Let’s go” after winning a point en route to holding in a tight game before surging ahead 3-1 after a brief interruption when a champagne cork flew from the stands and landed on Centre Court.
The top seed shrugged off the distraction and hit a running crosscourt winner to take the second set, before tightening his grip on the contest by unleashing a superb volley at the net to break for 5-4 and then holding in the next game to seal the third set with minimum fuss.
With shadows drifting across the main showcourt that had basked in bright sunshine, Sinner wheeled away to a 3-1 lead in the fourth set as Alcaraz began to display the smallest signs of dejection, and the monk-like world number one held firm from there to complete a famous victory.
“It’s amazing to be in this position,” added Sinner.
“We were talking actually before the match; we would never have thought to be in this position. Back in the days when I was young, this was only a dream, because it was so far away from where I’m from. So I’m just living my dream, it’s amazing.
“I’d like to thank my team and everyone who came here for this special day. It means so much. You give me so much emotion on and off the court and we try to keep pushing and trying to become a better tennis player, but mostly a better person.”
There was to be no Roland Garros-like resurrection for Alcaraz, who fought back from three match-points down in the Paris finale just 35 days ago, as the Spaniard’s bid to claim three successive All England Club titles was extinguished.
“I’m just really happy and really proud about everything I’m doing,” the 22-year-old Alcaraz said.
“At the beginning of the season, I struggled a little bit on the court, but then suddenly I started to bring joy on the court again and that excitement I have every time I step on the court.
“It’s a great journey so far, which I’m really proud of.”
(Reuters)
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
PYONGYANG, July 13 (Xinhua) — The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) condemned the joint military exercises between the United States, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Sunday, calling the trilateral maneuvers “a major danger factor that increases the level of military tension on the Korean Peninsula and adjacent areas.”
As reported by the Korean Central News Agency, citing a statement by the head of the Political Department of the DPRK Ministry of Defense, on July 11, the United States, Japan and the Republic of Korea “held provocative trilateral joint air exercises, using various types of bombers, including the B-52H strategic bomber, in the skies over the Korean Peninsula and its environs.”
The statement noted that the military alliances between the US and Japan and between the US and the ROK “have finally evolved into a nuclear-based trilateral military alliance,” and the trilateral military cooperation being promoted in all areas foreshadows “long-term instability and tension on the Korean Peninsula, which may lead to an unpredictable phase of military confrontation at any time.”
The statement stressed that taking countermeasures against provocative military actions that threaten regional security, such as steps to strengthen the multilateral military alliance, is the DPRK’s sovereign right. –0–
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17)
July 13, 2025 | Press Releases
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SARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida’s 17th District. This interview features Staff Sergeant Gerald Dombecki, a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1981 to 1993, including deployment to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm.
“Staff Sergeant Gerald Dombecki’s story reflects the strength, sacrifice, and resolve of our American servicemembers,” said Rep. Steube. “From patrolling volatile regions overseas to navigating the long fight for care and recognition after returning home, his testimony is both inspiring and sobering. We are honored to preserve his service story for future generations.”
In his interview, Dombecki recounts his early years in the Army as a Military Police Officer, his time guarding nuclear weapons in Korea, and the emotional experience of serving in Desert Storm. He shares stories of camaraderie, the challenges of reintegrating to civilian life, and the decades-long struggle to receive proper care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“I’ve worked since I was 14. I didn’t want to stop working—I just couldn’t anymore,” said Dombecki, who was eventually diagnosed with Parkinson’s and COPD, conditions tied to his service but only recently recognized by the VA. “You shouldn’t have to fight so hard for something you earned.”
Dombecki now resides in Florida with his wife, serves as a security liaison in his community, and advocates for fellow veterans who are navigating the VA system. His daughter is currently serving in the U.S. Air Force, continuing the family’s proud tradition of military service.
Please click here to watch the full interview.
Be sure to check Congressman Steube’s YouTube channel in the future for upcoming interviews.The Office of Congressman Greg Steube will submit the interview to the Veterans History Project, an initiative of the Library of Congress’s American Folklife Center to collect and retain the oral histories of our nation’s veterans.Initially started in 2000, the Veterans History Project aims to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of the United States military veterans and Gold Star Families so that future generations may hear directly from the veterans and better understand their service. Researchers, scholars, and educators rely upon VHP collections as a primary source. The oral histories, photographs, manuscripts, and other original materials supplement historical texts and valued cultural resources. Veterans from all branches and ranks of the United States military who served in World War I through the more recent conflicts are eligible to participate. For more information on the VHP, please visit https://www.loc.gov/vets/.If you live in Florida’s 17th Congressional district, please visit https://steube.house.gov/services/vhp to participate.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The HLPF will be held from Monday, 14 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council.
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Unlocking means of implementation: Mobilizing financing and STI for the SDGs (Townhall meeting)
-How can countries and stakeholders advance a coherent framework for financing the SDGs?
-What are the key outcomes from the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) which can be addressed in the short-term?
-How can promising science and technology solutions for the SDGs be scaled up?
-What innovative examples were highlighted at the 10th Multi-Stakeholder Forum on STI for the SDGs?
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The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 14 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 21 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, as part of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC.
The theme of the HLPF will be “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind”
Five Sustainable Development Goals would be the focus of HLPF 2025
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 14 – Life Below Water
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
The 2025 HLPF is expected to bring together ministerial and high-level representatives of governments, as well as a wide range of expertise and stakeholders, including heads of UN entities, academics and other experts, and representatives of major groups and other stakeholders.
37 countries will present a Voluntary National Reviews (VNR) at the 2025 HLPF: Angola, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Finland, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Malaysia, Malta, Micronesia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, South Africa, Sudan, Suriname, Thailand.
Watch in 6 UN official languages: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1f/k1fv876o81
Source: New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to expect delays in Avondale this morning due to a building fire in Great North Road.
Emergency Services responded to reports of a fire at Saint Mary’s Catholic School at about 4.20am.
Great North Road, between Portage Road and Larch Road, is cordoned off and emergency services are in attendance.
There are no reports of injury.
Police will work with fire investigators to establish the circumstances of the fire.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police
Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Robert Shrock Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University
Hurricane Helene lasted only a few days in September 2024, but it altered the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. in profound ways that will affect the hazards local residents face far into the future.
Mudslides buried roads and reshaped river channels. Uprooted trees left soil on hillslopes exposed to the elements. Sediment that washed into rivers changed how water flows through the landscape, leaving some areas more prone to flooding and erosion.
Helene was a powerful reminder that natural hazards don’t disappear when the skies clear – they evolve.
These transformations are part of what scientists call cascading hazards. They occur when one natural event alters the landscape in ways that lead to future hazards. A landslide triggered by a storm might clog a river, leading to downstream flooding months or years later. A wildfire can alter the soil and vegetation, setting the stage for debris flows with the next rainstorm.
I study these disasters as a geomorphologist. In a new paper in the journal Science, I and a team of scientists from 18 universities and the U.S. Geological Survey explain why hazard models – used to help communities prepare for disasters – can’t just rely on the past. Instead, they need to be nimble enough to forecast how hazards evolve in real time.
Cascading hazards aren’t random. They emerge from physical processes that operate continuously across the landscape – sediment movement, weathering, erosion. Together, the atmosphere, biosphere and the earth are constantly reshaping the conditions that cause natural disasters.
For instance, earthquakes fracture rock and shake loose soil. Even if landslides don’t occur during the quake itself, the ground may be weakened, leaving it primed for failure during later rainstorms.
That’s exactly what happened after the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan Province, China, which led to a surge in debris flows long after the initial seismic event.
Earth’s surface retains a “memory” of these events. Sediment disturbed in an earthquake, wildfire or severe storm will move downslope over years or even decades, reshaping the landscape as it goes.
The 1950 Assam earthquake in India is a striking example: It triggered thousands of landslides. The sediment from these landslides gradually moved through the river system, eventually causing flooding and changing river channels in Bangladesh some 20 years later.
These risks present challenges for everything from emergency planning to home insurance. After repeated wildfire-mudslide combinations in California, some insurers pulled out of the state entirely, citing mounting risks and rising costs among the reasons.
Cascading hazards are not new, but their impact is intensifying.
Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of wildfires, storms and extreme rainfall. At the same time, urban development continues to expand into steep, hazard-prone terrain, exposing more people and infrastructure to evolving risks.
The rising risk of interconnected climate disasters like these is overwhelming systems built for isolated events.
Yet climate change is only part of the equation. Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects.
Mount St. Helens is a powerful example: More than four decades after its eruption in 1980, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to manage ash and sediment from the eruption to keep it from filling river channels in ways that could increase the flood risk in downstream communities.
Traditionally, insurance companies and disaster managers have estimated hazard risk by looking at past events.
But when the landscape has changed, the past may no longer be a reliable guide to the future. To address this, computer models based on the physics of how these events work are needed to help forecast hazard evolution in real time, much like weather models update with new atmospheric data.
Thanks to advances in Earth observation technology, such as satellite imagery, drone and lidar, which is similar to radar but uses light, scientists can now track how hillslopes, rivers and vegetation change after disasters. These observations can feed into geomorphic models that simulate how loosened sediment moves and where hazards are likely to emerge next.
Researchers are already coupling weather forecasts with post-wildfire debris flow models. Other models simulate how sediment pulses travel through river networks.
Cascading hazards reveal that Earth’s surface is not a passive backdrop, but an active, evolving system. Each event reshapes the stage for the next.
Understanding these connections is critical for building resilience so communities can withstand future storms, earthquakes and the problems created by debris flows. Better forecasts can inform building codes, guide infrastructure design and improve how risk is priced and managed. They can help communities anticipate long-term threats and adapt before the next disaster strikes.
Most importantly, they challenge everyone to think beyond the immediate aftermath of a disaster – and to recognize the slow, quiet transformations that build toward the next.
Brian J. Yanites receives funding from the National Science Foundation.
– ref. Disasters don’t disappear when the storm ends – cascading hazards, from landslides to floods, are upending risk models – https://theconversation.com/disasters-dont-disappear-when-the-storm-ends-cascading-hazards-from-landslides-to-floods-are-upending-risk-models-259502
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Source: United States Senator for Vermont – Bernie Sanders
BURLINGTON, Vt., July 13 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement:
In the midst of everything else going on, it’s easy to ignore the extraordinary planetary crisis we face from climate change. But we just can’t allow ourselves to do that.
The past 10 years have been the warmest 10 years on record. 2024 was the warmest year in recorded history. January 2025 was the hottest January on record. Western Europe just had its hottest June on record. The recent heat wave in the United States put nearly 190 million Americans under heat advisories and broke heat records in more than 280 locations. Over the past 60 years, the frequency of heat waves in the United States has tripled. According to a new study from Yale University, 64% of Americans think global warming is affecting the weather in the U.S. and almost HALF say they have personally experienced its effects.
From May 2024 to May 2025, 4 billion people — half of the world’s population — experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat due to climate change. Climate change exacerbated Hurricane Helene last fall in the American Southeast, flooding in Texas this past week and in Vermont and Brazil last summer, recent wildfires in Canada and Los Angeles, and health waves in the United States, Europe, India and Pakistan.
And what is President Trump’s response? He just fired the last remaining State Department employees who work on climate change, which is undoubtedly one of the greatest threats to our national security.
Donald Trump is putting the planet and future generations at risk for the short-term profits of his fossil fuel executive friends.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
LONDON, UK, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With XRP trading at $2.81 and market optimism climbing, UK-based cloud mining pioneer JAMining today officially launched its new generation of XRP cloud mining contracts. This release marks a strategic expansion of JAMining’s AI-based platform, giving users a frictionless way to earn XRP daily—without hardware, trading skills, or market speculation.
XRP, originally built for cross-border financial settlement, is now being reimagined as a mainstream passive income asset. With its latest launch, JAMining brings structure, predictability, and renewable energy integration to a sector that’s often defined by volatility.
“This launch is about accessibility. We’re giving everyone—not just institutions—a way to benefit from XRP growth, with zero technical complexity,” said a JAMining spokesperson.
What’s New: Fully Automated XRP Mining Now Live
JAMining’s new XRP contracts are powered by real-time AI allocation, enabling users to mine XRP or automatically switch between other top assets like BTC, ETH, DOGE, and USDC based on market conditions. Daily rewards are delivered in the user’s preferred crypto, fully automated and globally accessible.
Key features of the newly launched XRP mining contracts include:
New Contracts with Fixed Returns
(Explore more contracts)
These structured contracts offer a clear pathway for users—regardless of experience level—to build passive crypto income without navigating the volatility of traditional trading.
JAMining’s Global Reach and Green Focus
Operating since 2004, JAMining serves over 11 million users across 183 countries. With this latest launch, the company continues to scale its green energy-powered data centers across Europe, Asia, and North America, aligning with global ESG investment trends.
By integrating wind, hydro, and solar infrastructure into its mining facilities, JAMining offers sustainable operations with lower carbon impact and lower operating costs—directly benefiting user profits.
Why Now? XRP’s Breakout Moment
Analysts now view $2.44 as a key technical breakout level for XRP, with the current surge in trading volume suggesting a bullish breakout. At a time when ETF speculation and regulatory clarity continue to unfold around Ripple Labs, JAMining’s new contracts offer a non-speculative, automated way to capture XRP’s momentum.
Who Should Use JAMining?
About JAMining
JAMining is combining AI, renewable energy, and real-time automation to deliver accessible, secure, and profitable cloud mining services. Supporting major crypto assets including BTC, ETH, DOGE, XRP, and USDC, JAMining removes barriers to mining while ensuring full capital protection and daily yield.
Learn more: https://jamining.com
Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or trading recommendations. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and the possibility of losing funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
London, UK, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One morning between coffee and commute
Let’s be honest: not everyone has time to study cryptocurrency charts, build mining machines, or chase the next blockbuster coin. But what if earning Bitcoin, XRP, DOGE, ETH and other cryptocurrencies is as easy as checking the weather?
With MintMiner, all this is really possible.
This high-end and compact app is quietly becoming popular for one simple and important thing: it helps ordinary people earn real passive income without worrying about it, without experience, equipment, or pressure.
Your new morning ritual?
Get up → Check crypto earnings → Take a sip of coffee.
MintMiner is like letting your money work automatically in the background while you focus on living a good life. Whether you are in a meeting, buying groceries, or walking the dog, your phone is silently helping you “mine coins” 24 hours a day. You don’t have to stare at the chart, just watch your account balance go up little by little.
How to operate? (Really super simple)
MintMiner App (iOS and Android)
1. Register with your email in just a few seconds and get a $15 mining start-up bonus immediately
MintMiner provides a variety of flexible contracts suitable for different budgets and target users, supporting mainstream currencies such as BTC, DOGE, XRP, LTC, ETC, etc.
3. Automatically receive income every day, withdraw coins at any time, and use them flexibly – your coins, you decide
The App interface is super easy to use
Intuitive income dashboard, easy to get started
Contract progress and income trends are clear at a glance
Daily sign-in rewards
Real-time push of income reminders
Withdraw coins with one click, no delays, no hidden fees
This is what “passive income” should look like.
It’s not just for “cryptocurrency people”
Parents who take care of their kids full-time
Busy professionals
College students who want to learn about cryptocurrencies
Retirees who want to increase their income
Everyone with a smartphone and a little curiosity
Invite friends, and everyone can mine easily
You invite Emma, she buys a computing power contract worth $500, and you immediately earn $15
Emma invites Ben, Ben invests $1,000, and you can get an extra $20
You don’t do anything, the app settles for you, this is the “easy money network effect”
Real user feedback:
“I’m making money while I sleep and even while I drink wine. This app is amazing.”
–Ashley, Denver
“I used to think that cryptocurrencies were only for geeks. Now even my grandma is mining Dogecoin.”
–Marcus, Austin
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Global cloud mining service platform, originated in London, UK in 2016. MintMiner runs on more than 100 green data centers across North America, Europe, and Australia, connecting to the global green energy mine network. That’s right, no electricity bills, no fan noise, and no equipment installation required.
The crypto craze is not over yet–it’s evolving
Bitcoin is rushing towards $111,000, and currencies such as XRP and Solana continue to rise. Now is a good time to enter the market. But this time it’s not based on hype, but on truly useful tools.
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Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI
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Manila (Agenzia Fides) – In the gambling addiction treatment centers run by Caritas, Catholic organizations, and communities in the Philippines, the number of cases of online gambling addiction is increasing, a trend fueled by the boom in betting apps on cell phones and mobile devices. The Philippine Church has described this as “a deepening crisis in the country” and is sounding the alarm about a social and cultural scourge that is destroying the lives of young people and entire families.The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), the public concessionaire that operates gambling in the Philippines, announced that it recorded a net profit of 84.97 billion pesos in 2024. About half of this amount came from the “remarkable performance” of electronic games and electronic bingo.A 2023 Capstone-Intel survey found that online gambling participation in the country is high among both young and middle-aged people. According to the survey, 66 percent of young Filipinos between the ages of 18 and 24 gamble online, and 57 percent of respondents between the ages of 41 and 55 reported regular online gambling, averaging two to three times per week. Seven out of 10 respondents reported spending about 1,000 pesos per week (equivalent to twice a worker’s daily salary) on online betting, while about 20 percent bet up to 3,000 pesos.Meanwhile, in light of “alarming data,” two members of the European Parliament have submitted a motion calling for an investigation into online gambling, particularly with regard to illegal operators. The lawmakers introduced the resolution to Parliament on July 9, calling for an investigation into the social consequences of the phenomenon, ranging from financial losses and mental health problems to contact with criminal networks often run by illegal offshore gambling operators that facilitate crimes such as money laundering.Online gambling is widespread among both wealthy and low-income households, and even among the unemployed. “Low-income groups are particularly hard hit, and there is a risk of entrenching poverty. Meanwhile, online gambling has serious social impacts, including deteriorating mental health, family conflicts, and suicide attempts,” the lawmakers said. “Users often resort to loans and digital wallets to finance gambling, which contributes to the exacerbation of cycles of debt and increasing family conflict,” the resolution states.The bishops of the Philippines also recently addressed this issue in a message at the conclusion of their plenary assembly. They lament the phenomenon and point with concern to “the moral and social crisis caused by online gambling.” They call it “a new plague or virus that destroys individuals, families, and society” and causes an addiction that spreads “silently, like widespread slavery.” “We don’t realize it, but it’s rampant: many, including young people, are becoming addicted to online gambling,” the bishops said in their message.”It is clear,” the bishops continued, “that online gambling is no longer a simple pastime. It is a profound and widespread moral problem hidden under the guise of entertainment and technology.” It “is by no means innocent, but deliberately attractive, especially to young people and ordinary citizens. Online access is easy, winning is quick, and losing is just as quick.” What users don’t know, however, is that “this system was designed to draw people into the web of gambling addiction.”Gambling is nothing new in the Philippines, and there have always been legal and illegal forms of betting. However, thanks to digital technology, the phenomenon has changed its profile: thanks to smartphones, gambling has become accessible to everyone 24/7. One click on any online account or electronic wallet is enough to lose all the money deposited in an instant.”In gambling,” the bishops say, “conscience seems to be gradually being lost. We are conditioned to think that it is just normal entertainment or fun, or that there is nothing wrong with it.” Yet the Catechism of the Catholic Church is clear on this issue: ‘… Gambling becomes morally unacceptable when it deprives someone of what is necessary to provide for his needs and those of others’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2413).The bishops also lament the silence of the media, the government, and the business community: “Could it be because many of them profit from it?” they ask. Entrepreneurs in the world of communications have set up online gaming platforms that exceeded 154 billion pesos in revenue in 2024 alone, an increase of almost 165% over the previous year.The Church is concerned about those who have fallen into the gambling net and “live in shame, fear, and despair.” Many turn to church institutions for help, saying: “My salary always runs out…” “I lied to my family again…” “Our family is ruined because of gambling…” “I don’t know how to stop…”The bishops note: “It is no longer a problem for individuals. It is a public health crisis in our society, just like drugs, alcohol, and other types of addiction.” It destroys not only the individual but also their family.”In light of this phenomenon, “we cannot afford to remain silent, because the spread of gambling and addiction among many people is like a deadly plague or pandemic that destroys the lives of individuals, families, and society as a whole.”The bishops ask: “What will the future of the country look like if young people are easily attracted to online gambling because there are virtually no restrictions? What will happen if we say that young people need a good education and that citizens have jobs, but gambling is rampant?”The Church’s position is clear: “Taking advantage of the weakness of others just to make money is a sin. The spread of gambling, especially among young and poor people, is a major scandal. As a society—government, businesses, schools, and churches—we must not be blind, deaf, and mute to the harm it causes.”Therefore, the Bishops’ Conference calls on institutions to “declare any form of online gambling illegal and recognize that gambling addiction is a public health problem that should be addressed with appropriate education, legislation, and treatment.” Alternatively, the government is urged to introduce appropriate controls on online payment systems “so that they do not become easy access to online gambling sites, in order to protect our young people.”Parishes and all Catholic communities are urged “to help individuals and families affected by gambling and not to remain silent or passive.””We invite every conscientious person to consider the good of the nation, society, young people, and their souls. The Church is not against any form of entertainment or leisure activity. But when pleasure becomes slavery and entertainment becomes a cause of the destruction of life, we must cry out and warn,” the bishops said.”We want to remind everyone,” the bishops’ message concludes, “that we can escape slavery through honorable work, by continuing to walk the path of truth, goodness, justice, and, above all, the grace of God. Jesus did not come to judge, but to save.” (PA) (Agenzia Fides, 12/7/2025)
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TASMANIA, Australia, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Onefxclub.info, a financial support company focused on helping people make informed decisions in their day-to-day financial activities, has introduced live signals as part of its growing suite of services. The addition of this feature aims to provide users with better clarity and timely financial updates to improve overall decision-making within various financial routines. The company continues to focus on building services that help simplify processes while promoting responsible financial direction.
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Washington, D.C, July 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the XRP market experiences extreme turbulence, a growing number of investors are turning to alternative avenues for stable asset growth. Since early July, BJMINING has seen a 215% increase in new user registrations from XRP holders, with over 60% citing technical analysis warnings as the reason for shifting part of their portfolios into cloud mining.
This trend comes in the wake of XRP forming a descending triangle pattern after briefly topping $2.30. Historical data suggests such structures have a 54%-70% chance of breaking downward. Analysts caution that if the key support between $1.80 and $2.00 fails, XRP could tumble toward the $1 mark.
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When XRP formed a descending triangle pattern earlier this month, traditional holding strategies suddenly appeared far riskier. According to CoinTelegraph, this technical pattern has triggered crashes in over half of historical cases—including a 50% drawdown in 2021.
At the same time, XRP’s Stochastic RSI surged above 80 into the overbought zone. This same indicator foreshadowed average price drops of 25% in 2025, with extreme cases reaching as much as 45%.
With market panic escalating, XRP holders face a dilemma: sell now and risk missing a rebound, or hold and absorb potentially severe corrections.
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The XRP ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation. On-chain data shows that weekly transaction volume on the XRP Ledger has surged by 430% over the past two years, reaching over 8 million transactions per week in 2025. Meanwhile, Ripple has formed a custodial partnership with BNY Mellon—America’s oldest bank—further driving institutional adoption.
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In the new weekly political podcast, The Bradbury Group, last night presenter Martyn Bradbury talked with visiting Palestinian journalist Dr Yousef Aljamal.
They assess the current situation in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and what New Zealand should be doing.
As Bradbury, publisher of The Daily Blog, notes, “Fourth Estate public broadcasting is dying — The Bradbury Group will fight back.”
Gaza crisis and Iran tensions. Video: The Bradbury Group/Radio Waatea
Also in last night’s programme was featured a View From A Far Podcast Special Middle East Report with former intelligence analyst Dr Paul Buchanan and international affairs commentator Selwyn Manning on what will happen next in Iran.
Political Panel:
Māori Party president John Tamihere,
NZ Herald columnist Simon Wilson
NZCTU economist Craig Renney
Topics:
– The Legacy of Tarsh Kemp
– New coward punch and first responder assault laws — virtue signalling or meaningful policy?
– Cost of living crisis and the failing economy
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The Working Group on Patriotic Education (WGPE) under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee organised a two-day exchange tour to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) on July 12 and 13. Led by the Convenor of the WGPE, Dr Starry Lee, together with members of the Media Publicity Sub-group, Mr Lee Luen-fai and Dr James Li; the Director of Information Services, Mrs Apollonia Liu; and 20 representatives from different media organisations, the delegation visited various enterprises and places in Shenzhen and Dongguan to learn more about the latest developments of the GBA in areas such as innovation and technology and industrialisation, as well as culture and history.
The delegation visited the headquarters of DeepRoute.ai in Shenzhen yesterday (July 12) to experience the application of autonomous vehicle technologies. After that, it visited the China State Construction Hailong Technology Company Limited Science and Technology Research Institute to learn about the operation of the Modular Integrated Construction manufacturing bases, which has been applied to the Light Public Housing development at Kai Tak, Hong Kong. The delegation later paid a visit to BYD Company Limited’s headquarters in Shenzhen.
Today (July 13), the delegation visited Huawei’s research institute in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, followed by a visit to the Dongjiang-Shenzhen Water Supply Project Memorial Park and its exhibition hall to gain insights into the project’s history and its importance for fresh water supply in Hong Kong. In the afternoon, the delegation explored the Nantou Ancient City Museum and was briefed on the important position of Nantou Ancient City in the Lingnan coastal region, reflecting on the close ties and deep friendship between Hong Kong and Shenzhen as well as the same roots they share. The delegation then visited SmartMore Corporation Limited, which was founded by a Hong Kong entrepreneur, and learned about the company’s developments in artificial intelligence.
Dr Lee said, “Since its establishment, the WGPE has been dedicated to preserving and promoting patriotism on different fronts. The delegation gained significant rewards through the exchange. By visiting different renowned enterprises and sites in Shenzhen and Dongguan, we observed the rapid development of our country in various areas, fostered a strong sense of national pride, and recognised the close ties between the GBA and Hong Kong, enabling the media to continue to deliver in-depth and accurate information to Hong Kong citizens. In the future, I hope that the WGPE and the media will maintain close collaboration to keep abreast of the latest developments of our country and tell good stories of Mainland China and Hong Kong.”
Tomorrow marks 40 years since the bombing and sinking of the Rainbow Warrior — a moment that changed the course of New Zealand’s history and reshaped how we saw ourselves on the world stage.
Two French agents planted two explosives on the ship, then just before midnight, explosions ripped through the hull killing photographer, Fernando Pereira and sinking the 47m ex-fishing trawler.
The attack sparked outrage across the country and the world, straining diplomatic ties between New Zealand and France and cementing the country’s anti-nuclear stance.
Few people are more closely linked to the ship than author and journalist Dr David Robie, who spent eleven weeks on board during its final voyage through the Pacific, and wrote the book, Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior, which is being published tomorrow. He joins Emile Donovan.
Tomorrow marks 40 years since the bombing and sinking of the Rainbow Warrior — a moment that changed the course of New Zealand’s history and reshaped how we saw ourselves on the world stage.
Two French agents planted two explosives on the ship, then just before midnight, explosions ripped through the hull killing photographer, Fernando Pereira and sinking the 47m ex-fishing trawler.
The attack sparked outrage across the country and the world, straining diplomatic ties between New Zealand and France and cementing the country’s anti-nuclear stance.
Few people are more closely linked to the ship than author and journalist Dr David Robie, who spent eleven weeks on board during its final voyage through the Pacific, and wrote the book, Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior, which is being published tomorrow. He joins Emile Donovan.
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PYONGYANG, July 13 (Xinhua) — The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia on Saturday reaffirmed their willingness to develop bilateral ties and pledged to provide firm support to each other.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Son Hui and her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov made the commitment during the second round of strategic dialogue in the eastern coastal city of Wonsan, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Sunday, citing a press statement released a day earlier.
During the strategic dialogue, the foreign ministers of the two countries “held an in-depth discussion on pressing practical issues arising in accelerating the dynamic development of relations between the DPRK and Russia,” the statement said.
During the dialogue, the parties confirmed their firm determination to conscientiously implement the spirit and general articles of the treaty on a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, the document notes.
The parties reiterated their intention to deepen strategic communication and cooperation to protect state sovereignty, territorial integrity and international justice, and to increase interaction in the international arena.
“The Russian side…expressed firm support for the DPRK in its just efforts to protect national security and sovereign rights,” KCNA quotes the text of the statement.
The DPRK expressed full understanding and support for all measures taken by the Russian government to eliminate the root causes of the Ukrainian conflict, as well as to protect state sovereignty, security interests and territorial integrity, the statement said.
Choi Son Hee and S. Lavrov confirmed that their views on the “complex international situation” completely coincide, and agreed to “coordinate positions and increase vigilance against aggressive steps by hostile forces, which are becoming increasingly overt throughout the world, and also to intensify strategic communication.”
According to KCNA, on Saturday, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK Kim Jong-un met with Russian Foreign Minister S. Lavrov, who arrived in the DPRK on a visit. –0–
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Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Andy Hira, Professor of Political Science, Simon Fraser University
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has made establishing east-west energy corridors a priority for Canada. He suggested that such corridors would include new oil and natural gas pipelines, designed to reduce dependence on the United States.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has gone even further in pushing for subsidization of carbon capture and storage projects that would effectively underwrite the long-term continuation of the fossil fuel industry at taxpayer expense.
While there might be short-term political reasons for backing fossil fuels, such an approach goes against Canada’s long-term interests. Prioritizing fossil fuels undermines the country’s commitments to reduce emissions and takes away the investment needed for it to realize its potential to become a green energy superpower.
Creating energy corridors is in the national interest, and would allow Canada to take full advantage of its abundant and diverse energy and mineral resources. The government also needs to be involved, as the corridors are interprovincial and will require substantial investment. However, the government has limited resources and so Canada must think strategically about its priorities for such corridors.
Canadian taxpayers should not be subsidizing an already lucrative oil and gas industry. Instead, the federal government should prioritize funding clean energy supply solutions.
Canadian governments have long faced opposition to building new pipelines. The provinces of Québec and British Columbia and many First Nations have strongly opposed new pipeline proposals. More recently, there is some signs of softening under the duress of U.S. tariffs.
Even if such shifts are lasting, it’s for the private sector to step up and invest into these projects. Previous federal investments, such as the Trans Mountain pipeline (TMX), were reflections of the private market’s unwillingness to invest in pipelines because they are bad investments. The 2024 Parliamentary Budget Office report estimated that selling the TMX would result in a loss.
There are reasons to question the soundness of fossil fuels on a purely financial basis. A 2022 Parliamentary budget office report found that climate change reduced GDP by 0.8 per cent in 2021, or around $20 billion. This number is expected to rise to 5.8 per cent per year by 2100 (or $145 billion in 2021 dollars).
By contrast, from 2017 to 2021, federal, provincial and territorial governments received an average of $12 billion annually in revenues from the the oil and gas industry.
The gap between the costs and benefits is only going to increase over time. The costs cut across all aspects of life, including food security, health care, global instability and threats to coastal cities due to sea level rise.
On the other hand, every dollar invested in adaptation today has an estimated return of $13-$15.
Furthermore, a recent study indicates a likely glut in global natural gas markets, and the future prospects for oil are equally questionable. For example, one of Canada’s target markets, Japan, has been reselling its liquefied natural gas imports to other countries, suggesting the glut of oil and gas is likely to continue as cheaper producers, including those in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, who are cheaper and closer to consumers, flood the market.
Cheaper and closer oil producers are also flooding markets in anticipation of declining prices.
There are important opportunity costs of investing money in fossil fuels that could otherwise be invested in the clean energy economy. When new technologies arise, there is a limited window of opportunity for global competitors to enter into an emerging industry.
In light of the shift to electric vehicles, heat pumps and artificial intelligence, it’s clear that energy demand is bound to increase significantly in Canada in the coming years. Canada can become a global competitor, but only if it enters the race now, while the window is open.
Solar and wind prices have declined by 83 per cent and 65 per cent respectively since 2009. However, they suffer from the fundamental issue of intermittency; the sun is not always shining and the wind isn’t always blowing.
While battery prices are declining, they remain an expensive solution. An easier solution is at hand: Canada’s hydroelectric resources. Québec, B.C. and Manitoba have abundant hydro resources that can reduce energy costs throughout the rest of the country.
Alberta and Saskatchewan have potential for significant geothermal power generation. Ontario and the Atlantic provinces could contribute wind and solar. Trading electricity through an integrated national grid increases the investment capital and reduces the need for batteries while diversifying the energy mix.
But we need an east-west electricity market to make this happen.
An east-west grid would reduce the need for every province to run its own power generation system. Creating a pooled market would allow provinces to trade electricity, giving consumers more choice and investors a larger market and potential return on their investment.
More valuable still is the fact that electricity capacity has to be built for the few peak hours and seasons. But most of the time demand is well below full capacity, such as the middle of the night or early summer, when neither heat nor air conditioning is needed in many areas. As peak times and seasons vary across the country, Canada can reduce overall costs by trading the electricity in the lowest cost producing province at a given time to where it’s needed in the other.
By locating some of the new clean energy in First Nations, Canada can also move reconciliation forward. There is potential for a win-win situation whereby Canada increases renewable energy generation while creating new jobs and income for First Nations wherever feasible.
The first step is for regulatory reform across the provinces to support a Canada-wide electricity market, and to provide the funding for the massive infrastructure investment required to connect provincial grids. This would be a federal investment with incredible long-term payoffs for employment, taxpayers and future generations.
Following this plan could truly make Canada an energy superpower on the right side of the energy transition, create thousands of jobs and give the country a global competitive edge — all while helping to save the planet in the process.
This article was co-authored by energy consultant Sheldon Fernandes.
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
– ref. Canada’s proposed east-west energy corridors should prioritize clean energy – https://theconversation.com/canadas-proposed-east-west-energy-corridors-should-prioritize-clean-energy-259530
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor and former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Anguished by the passing of Shri Kota Srinivas Rao Garu. He will be remembered for his cinematic brilliance and versatility… He was also at the forefront of social service and worked towards empowering the poor and downtrodden. Condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti.”
Rao breathed his last at his residence in Filmnagar, Hyderabad. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Known for his iconic performances across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films, Rao’s career spanned over four decades, with appearances in more than 750 films.
Born on July 10, 1942, in Kanakipadu, Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, he began his journey as a stage artist and made his screen debut in 1978 with the film ‘Pranam Khareedu’, starring Chiranjeevi.
A recipient of multiple accolades including the Padma Shri (2015) and several Nandi Awards, Kota also served as a BJP MLA from Vijayawada East (1999–2004).
The actor had been battling age-related health issues in recent days. His declining health had sparked concern among fans after a recent photo went viral on social media. He had also suffered a personal tragedy in 2010, when his only son, Kota Venkata Anjaneya Prasad, died in a road accident.
Tributes poured in from across the film and political fraternity in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, remembering Rao’s contributions to Indian cinema and public life.
(With inputs from IANS)
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SpaceX has committed $2 billion to xAI as part of a $5 billion equity round, deepening the ties between tech billionaire Elon Musk’s ventures as his artificial intelligence startup races to compete with rival OpenAI, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
The investment follows xAI’s merger with X and values the combined company at $113 billion, with the Grok chatbot now powering Starlink support and eyed for future integration into Tesla’s Optimus robots, the report added.
In response to a post on X about whether Tesla, could also invest in xAI, Elon Musk said on Sunday, “It would be great, but subject to board and shareholder approval,” without confirming or denying the Journal report on SpaceX’s investment plans in xAI.
SpaceX, xAI and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately confirm the WSJ report.
Despite recent controversies involving Grok’s responses, Musk has called it “the smartest AI in the world,” and xAI continues to spend heavily on model training and infrastructure.
(Reuters)
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In a move to protect farmers and ensure the integrity of agricultural inputs, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to the Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories, calling for immediate and strict action against the sale of fake and substandard fertilizers.
The directive aims to curb the black marketing of subsidized fertilizers, the circulation of counterfeit products, and illegal practices such as forced tagging of nano or bio-stimulant fertilizers.
Emphasizing that agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, the Minister stressed the importance of providing farmers with quality fertilizers on time, at affordable prices. He reminded states that the sale of substandard or fake fertilizers is prohibited under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, which is part of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
The Centre has directed states to monitor fertilizer distribution closely, take action against overpricing and diversion, and strengthen sampling and testing to detect counterfeit products. It also instructed authorities to immediately halt forced tagging practices and to take strict legal action, including license cancellations and FIRs, against violators.
States have been encouraged to involve farmers and farmer groups in monitoring efforts and to launch awareness campaigns to help them distinguish between genuine and fake fertilizers.
Calling for a statewide crackdown, Chouhan said regular monitoring and strict enforcement would ensure lasting solutions and protect farmers’ interests.
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Hungary’s opposition leader Peter Magyar said on Saturday his Tisza party will launch a “Hungarian New Deal” to revive the stagnating economy with massive investment and predictable policy if it wins elections next year.
Magyar, whose centre-right party has a firm lead over the ruling Fidesz in most opinion polls, poses the biggest political challenge to nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who after 15 years in power finds himself struggling to boost the inflation-hit economy.
The risk of steep U.S. tariffs on EU imports also looms large over recovery prospects and Saturday’s announcement of 30% tariffs on the EU by President Donald Trump is bad news for the Central European country.
Magyar announced his Hungarian New Deal plan to supporters at his party’s congress in the western city of Nagykanizsa.
“We need economic growth, investments, predictable financial and economic policy in Hungary,” Magyar said, adding that Tisza would crack down on corruption and buy back state assets that he said had been stolen over the past 15 years.
The main pillars of Tisza’s plan will be a major healthcare reform with additional funding of 500 billion forints ($1.5 billion) annually, a large-scale rental flat and home construction programme, a modernisation of state railways using EU and national funds, and investments in energy efficiency for households and in education.
Magyar, a former government insider who burst into Hungarian politics last year, again pledged to unlock some 20 billion euros of suspended EU funds that Hungary has not received for years due to clashes between Brussels and Orban over a perceived erosion of democracy and corruption — accusations that Orban denies.
The parliamentary election is set to take place early next year, though no date has been set. In June parliament passed Orban’s 2026 election year budget, including steep tax cuts for families, a key demographic group for Fidesz.
“People are fed up with this regime. And Tisza is a kind of ‘collecting party’ which stood behind all this (discontent). People want change,” said Edit Piroska Borsi, a retired teacher at the congress.
(Reuters)
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Australia lost seven wickets for 68 runs in a dramatic collapse to be all out for 225 on day one of the third and final test against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.
West Indies finished the day on 16 for one — 209 runs behind — after Australia’s Mitchell Starc bowled Kevlon Anderson off the inside edge in the pacer’s 100th test.
Starc, 35, is just the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath to play 100 tests.
Australia won the toss and opted to bat first for the day-night test but crumbled despite being 157-3 at one stage as the West Indies bowlers ripped through their middle order before being dismissed in 70.3 overs.
Australia’s Usman Khawaja and Sam Konstas shared a 28-run opening partnership before Justin Greaves provided the breakthrough for West Indies by removing Konstas. Steve Smith top-scored for Australia with 48, and shared a 61-run stand with Cameron Green, the visitors’ highest partnership of the day.
West Indies quick Shamar Joseph finished with 4-33, the pick of the home bowlers, while Jayden Seales and Justin Greaves took three wickets each.
For West Indies, opener Brandon King was batting on eight with skipper Roston Chase on three at the other end after losing Anderson for three runs.
West Indies fielded a makeshift opening pair of Anderson and King after Mikyle Louis and John Campbell sustained injuries while fielding and were sent to hospital for scans.
“Every pitch has been tough. The more balls you spend in the middle you hope it gets better but it just hasn’t been the case,” Green told broadcasters.
“It’s a bit of a grind first time with these balls, but a lot of learnings. Time in the middle is key – just trying to get used to their bowlers, their conditions.
“Very happy with our position (in this test). We wanted to give them a tricky last 45 minutes. To get them one down is crucial, and we’ll wait and see what happens tomorrow.”
Australia won the first test by 159 runs and second by 133 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
(Reuters)
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Sweden made the most of Germany defender Carlotta Wamser’s expulsion to sweep to a 4-1 win and secure top spot in their Group C clash on Saturday, with their opponents also going through to the quarter-finals as runners-up.
The Swedes finished top of the group with a perfect nine points from three games and will take on the runners-up in Group D, which features France, England, Netherlands and Wales.
The Germans will face the winners of Group D.
Friday’s encounter was the first time the Germans conceded four goals at a Women’s Euros and the Swedes were good value for their win, punishing virtually every mistake the Germans made.
Germany got off to a flying start, slicing Sweden open through the middle as Wamser slid the ball into the path of Jule Brand, who managed to slip it past Jennifer Falk despite the Swedish keeper getting a touch.
The Swedes struck back within five minutes, striker Stina Blackstenius expertly timing her run behind the defence and latching on to Kosovare Asllani’s ball before flashing a shot past Ann-Katrin Berger to level.
Though the Germans looked dangerous every time they crossed the halfway line, it was the Swedes who took the lead through Smilla Holmberg in the 25th minute, the fullback marauding into the box before losing control and then steering an attempted clearance into the net from a tight angle.
RED CARD
Germany’s challenge fell apart in the 32nd minute when Wamser was shown a straight red card for a deliberate handball to block a goal, and Fridolina Rolfo scored from the spot to make it 3-1 in her 100th international.
“The red card was decisive,” Germany coach Christian Wueck said. “We couldn’t fight back into the game with one less player on the pitch.”
Though the Germans made the odd dangerous foray in the second half, the Swedes exploited their numerical advantage and substitute Lina Hurtig put the game beyond reach with a close-range finish in the 80th minute.
“It’s very important to build on a good feeling and gain confidence, now we can look forward,” goalscorer Blackstenius said.
The Germans were disappointed with how the game turned out after such a good start.
“We started the game very well. We were fully in it and the better team,” Klara Buhl said.
“We then give the game away in 10 minutes, that’s incredibly bitter. We have to put that behind us as quickly as possible.”
The Swedes play their quarter-final in Zurich next Thursday, while the Germans will have two extra days of rest before playing their game in Basel on Saturday.
(Reuters)
