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In polarized Turkey, not even an earthquake can shake deep ideological divisions
In polarized Turkey, not even an earthquake can shake deep ideological divisions
Bedi Değirmenci has taken his first breaths of fresh air since a monster earthquake struck southeast Turkey three months ago. First trapped under rubble, then hospitalized, he has been discharged just ahead of the country's historic elections.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wout Weghorst winner all but ends Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2024 hopes
Wout Weghorst winner all but ends Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2024 hopes
The Republic of Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 were all but ended by the Netherlands for whom substitute Wout Weghorst’s goal secured a 2-1 win in Dublin. The hosts, in need of victory to put themselves in contention in Group B, took the lead on four minutes when Adam Idah scored from the penalty spot after Virgil van Dijk had been penalised for handball. Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu brought down Denzel Dumfries as the Netherlands won a penalty of their own midway through the first half, with Cody Gakpo levelling from 12 yards. Weghorst ensured his side moved second with a game in hand behind leaders France when he scored from Dumfries’ cut-back after 56 minutes to leave the Republic requiring a Dutch collapse if they are to progress. Elsewhere in the group, Greece beat Gibraltar 5-0 in Athens to remain in the race for the second qualifying spot. Dimitrios Pelkas opened the scoring after nine minutes before Konstantinos Mavropanos followed up midway through the half with the first of two goals. Giorgos Masouras netted after the break, before both he and Mavropanos each grabbed another to seal the victory and put the hosts level with the Dutch on nine points, albeit having played a game more. Northern Ireland fell to a 1-0 defeat in Kazakhstan, their fourth by the same scoreline in a run of five straight losses, to leave their hopes of qualification virtually extinguished. Striker Maksim Samorodov drilled into the bottom corner from outside the box and beyond Bailey Peacock-Farrell after 32 minutes to keep the home side in with a realistic chance of reaching their first major tournament. They are one of four teams separated by a point at the top of Group H, with Denmark leading the way thanks to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s 86th-minute strike to seal a 1-0 win away in Finland. It meant the Danes briefly replaced their hosts at the top of the group, before being knocked back into second on goal difference after Slovenia romped to a 4-0 win in San Marino. Zan Vipotnik, Jan Mlakar, Sandi Lovric and Zan Karnicnik scored the goals against the section’s bottom side, who remain without a point. Poland’s hopes of reaching the finals received a serious knock as they lost for the third time in five games in Group E, this time going down to a 2-0 defeat in Albania. Jasir Asani and Mirlind Daku scored either side of half-time in Tirana to send Albania two points clear of the Czech Republic at the top of the group. Moldova are behind the Czechs on goal difference after they kept up their surprise bid to reach the finals with a 1-0 win in the Faroe Islands. Vadim Rata netted early in the second half in Torshavn to move his side onto eight points and leave the Faroes adrift at the bottom with a single point on the board. In Group G, Montenegro and Serbia kept up the pressure on leaders Hungary in a three-way fight to qualify. Montenegro needed a goal six minutes into added time from Stevan Jovetic to snatch a 2-1 win against Bulgaria in Podgorica despite having played more than 30 minutes with 10 players. Igor Vujacic was sent off just before the hour mark after Stefan Savic had given the hosts the lead on the stroke of half-time, but Preslav Borukov levelled in the 79th minute before Jovetic’s dramatic late intervention. Aleksandar Mitrovic score a first-half hat-trick as Serbia coasted to a 3-1 win in Lithuania, with Gytis Paulauskas’s goal not enough to rescue the home side’s faint hopes of qualification. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Manu Tuilagi laughs off adversity after 14-man England grind out win Liam Livingstone makes innings he was ‘crying out for’ as England level series Rob Page determined to see out Wales contract with Euro qualification in doubt
2023-09-11 06:06
Two US Navy sailors arrested on charges of sharing secrets with China
Two US Navy sailors arrested on charges of sharing secrets with China
By Raphael Satter and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Two U.S. Navy sailors have been arrested on charges of handing over
2023-08-05 00:28
Hungary reach Euro 2024 and starlet Yamal scores again for Spain
Hungary reach Euro 2024 and starlet Yamal scores again for Spain
Hungary clinched their ticket for Euro 2024 on Thursday thanks to an own goal from Bulgaria's Alex Petkov deep in stoppage time, which gave the...
2023-11-17 04:30
Arsenal signs star winger Bukayo Saka to extended contract through 2027
Arsenal signs star winger Bukayo Saka to extended contract through 2027
Arsenal has secured homegrown star Bukayo Saka to an extended contract
2023-05-24 00:01
Pokimane's savage response to fan's body-shaming comment: 'This is my life'
Pokimane's savage response to fan's body-shaming comment: 'This is my life'
A fan called Pokimane 'chubby' during a Iive stream, eliciting a fiery response from the seasoned streamer
2023-07-30 15:50
Takashi Tezuka reveals the secrets to Mario's success
Takashi Tezuka reveals the secrets to Mario's success
Takashi Tezuka has revealed what has helped 'Mario' to become a legendary gaming franchise.
2023-10-13 21:00
Goldman Sues Malaysia as 1MDB Settlement Dispute Escalates
Goldman Sues Malaysia as 1MDB Settlement Dispute Escalates
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. took the unusual step of suing Malaysia in a UK court amid festering disagreement
2023-10-12 12:03
NBA rumors: Zach LaVine trade, Knicks extensions, Kawhi future
NBA rumors: Zach LaVine trade, Knicks extensions, Kawhi future
NBA Rumors: All is quiet on the Zach LaVine trade front for nowZach LaVine has been a staple of NBA trade rumors all summer. The Chicago Bulls finished last season as the No. 9 seed and there's little reason to believe the product will meaningfully improve in 2023-24. That said, don't ex...
2023-07-30 00:18
Agyemang helps Charlotte rally for 3-3 draw with Sounders
Agyemang helps Charlotte rally for 3-3 draw with Sounders
Patrick Agyemang scored his first career goal, coming off the bench to find the net in the 89th minute, to rally FC Charlotte to a 3-3 draw with the Seattle Sounders Cristian Roldan gave Seattle (8-6-4) the lead in the 11th minute when he took a pass from Jackson Ragen and scored his second goal of the season
2023-06-11 10:10
Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could ends its membership bid
Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could ends its membership bid
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that Turkey may part ways with the European Union
2023-09-16 20:14
'This isn't some random dude with a duffel bag': To catch fentanyl traffickers, feds dig into crypto markets
'This isn't some random dude with a duffel bag': To catch fentanyl traffickers, feds dig into crypto markets
The Biden administration has intensified its focus on tracing cryptocurrency payments that some of the most dangerous Mexican drug cartels use to buy fentanyl ingredients from Chinese chemical companies, the latest step in a renewed attempt to crack down on the multibillion-dollar fentanyl trade that kills thousands of Americans each year.
2023-08-05 19:01