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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Carla Ward pinpoints lessons Ireland need to learn following heavy defeat to the USA
CARLA Ward shared learning points as Ireland fell victim to the World's number one USA in a friendly thumping in Denver. Ward's team subsided to a Advertisement 2 Ireland will have a second chance against the USA on Sunday 2 Ward spoke to her players out on the pitch after full-time A young and mainly NWSL-based team shone in severe heat and altitude in the early hours of Friday morning. An early Avery Patterson headed goal gave the hosts the lead before Sam Coffey doubled it just before half-time. It wasn't long after half-time when Rose Lavelle extended the lead further and then Alyssa Thompson put the game to bed with a half hour still to play. Ireland were hit with an early blow as America-based Denise O'Sullivan and throw-in expert Megan Campbell were ruled out through injury. Advertisement Read more on Irish football The Girls in Green were also without captain Katie McCabe and Aoife Mannion in the game as This US friendly tour was all about learning, gathering experience and preparing for the tough There is plenty to build on from Ireland's Nations League campaign despite a few disappointing performances including Speaking to Advertisement Most read in Football "We've come and played against a group of players that are all in season, fit. We know where we're at, we're out of season, but it's not just that. They're unbelievable quality, they really are." Ward spoke of some of Saipan film trailer splits opinion as Irish football fans voice concern about Roy Keane portrayal She added: "I was just saying to the girls, we're going to learn more out of tonight than we will have in all our Nations League games. And that's what this is about. "Being really honest, Erin Healy was only (able to play) 15 minutes, Ellen Molloy can't do more than ten, Izzy Atkinson was on 15, Ruesha Littlejohn was on 45. Advertisement "We were very restricted with what we could put out and the changes we could make. "Look, we've done what we could have done with what we had available." "It's tough, it's really tough. The altitude, you can feel it in your chest, you can feel it everywhere. I take my hat off to the group. "We asked them to leave everything out there, they've left everything out there. Advertisement
Wales Online
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Wales announce squad for Euro 2025 as Sophie Ingle makes it after missing entire season
Wales announce squad for Euro 2025 as Sophie Ingle makes it after missing entire season Four centurions have been named in the Wales squad for the country's first ever major women's tournament Sophie Ingle of Wales (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd ) Wales have announced their squad for the upcoming European Championships in Switzerland. Rhian Wilkinson made the announcement from the summit of Yr Wyddfa, Wales' highest peak, on Thursday morning. A total of 23 players will represent Wales in their first ever major tournament. Pembrokeshire product Angharad James has been named as captain and, alongside Jess Fishlock, Hayley Ladd and Sophie Ingle, she is one of four centurions named. Wales have a tough group, facing France, England and Netherlands in July in their first ever Euros. Ingle makes her return to the squad after a long period out with a serious knee injury, adding significant experience to the collective. The 33-year-old missed the entire season after injuring her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during Chelsea's pre-season win over Feyenoord last September. America-based players Charlie Estcourt and Lily Woodham have also been named in the squad. Wales will face Netherlands in the opening game in Lucerne on July 5, and will be going up against a team who won the tournament back in 2017. From there, it's a date with France in St Gallen on July 9, followed up by a huge clash against England on July 13, also in St Gallen. Article continues below England won the tournament in 2022, while France reached the semi-finals in 2017. In terms of attendance, Cymru are set to be one of the best supported sides at the tournament, with more than 2,000 fans set to fill the Red Wall for each game. The squad announcement was made from Hafod Eryri on the mountain summit, overlooking Eryri National Park at 1,085 metres above sea level. Teenage star Mayzee Davies has missed out on selection due to a serious knee injury in the Nations League defeat to Denmark. Rhian Wilkinson revealed the team from Wales' highest summit. (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd ) Speaking after the final game before the Euros, where they lost 4-1 to Italy, Wilkinson remained positive. "Games in this campaign have been really tight, but we haven't had a heavy defeat like this - so that first half was important because who do we want to be?," she said. "That second-half is more indicative of the Welsh team we all know. We're going to look back on it as an important moment for us. "Italy punished us for every mistake and we have to react faster. Article continues below "Hard moments are coming; this is a hard thing we're about do, the Euros are going to be very difficult. "We're going to have to be at our best and what we have learned is any mistake will be punished." Wales squad: Olivia CLARK (Leicester City), Safia MIDDLETON-PATEL (Manchester United), Poppy SOPER (Unattached), Charlie ESTCOURT (DC Power), Gemma EVANS (Liverpool), Josie GREEN (Crystal Palace), Hayley LADD (Everton), Esther MORGAN (Sheffield United), Ella POWELL (Bristol City), Rhiannon ROBERTS (Unattached), Lily WOODHAM (Seattle Reign), Jess FISHLOCK (Seattle Reign), Alice GRIFFITHS (Unattached), Ceri HOLLAND (Liverpool), Sophie INGLE (Unattached), Angharad JAMES (Seattle Reign), Lois JOEL (Newcastle United), Rachel ROWE (Southampton), Kayleigh BARTON (Unattached), Hannah CAIN (Leicester City), Elise HUGHES (Crystal Palace), Carrie JONES (IFK Norrköping), Ffion MORGAN (Bristol City).
Irish Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Love Island rocked as new bombshell enters villa tonight with savage warning
Love Island is set to welcome a new bombshell on tonight's show. America-based college football player and student Harrison Solomon is set to land into the villa tonight (TUES) and he already knows who will get on well with. Harrison reckons he'd be mates with Irish star Conor, from Limerick, in a heartbeat, saying: "Conor seems like a really nice guy. He's got good banter, my sort of humour." But he's already fired a warning shot to the others, stating he's not there to make pals and won't hesitate to split an established couple if needs be. The 22 year old, hailing from Burton-on-Trent, is the latest footie player to join the ranks, following in the footsteps of Harry and Bristol's Shea, both semi-pros themselves. However, Harrison has been showcasing his skills stateside, particularly within the college football scene. Before strutting into the spotlight, he confessed: "I do really like American girls. Their personality is slightly different, in general they're more confident and go for what they want. But I like a challenge, I like a bit of the chase." Yet, Harrison's not just there to pal around; he's on a mission for romance, spilling: "That's what I have to do. I'm not here to make friends. If the girl is for me, I'm going to grab that. That's no issue. I'm in there for myself at the end of the day." He went on to say: "I need someone who is fiery and got a bit of an attitude. I don't want someone boring in the corner. I want someone who has got a bit of substance and voices their opinion. 'Confidence, being family oriented is a big one for me and someone who is ambitious, too." Elsewhere on the show, Toni and Emily catching up while Conor watches on from across the Villa. Keen to be honest Emily shares with Toni: 'Last night he [Conor] mentioned [going to] the Hideaway, but I said no because I respect how you've been throughout the whole situation.' Toni says: 'Thank you, I'm not stupid I can tell you get along but I want to hear it from him - I'm not gonna fake tears that I don't have left to cry.' Emily makes it clear she wouldn't want to hurt Toni, telling her: 'I think the world of you, you'll have your man, you will!' Toni then pulls Conor for a chat keen to get this all nipped in the bud between them once and for all, telling him: 'I don't want you two to have to keep talking to me, so I think I get the hint, you're getting along [with Emily], she told me mentions of the Hideaway, I wish that came from you and not her.' Conor concedes: 'I probably should have said that to you, but I didn't really know how to go about it.' Meanwhile, Alima has some thoughts on Remell and yesterday's challenge, telling him: 'I think you were so disrespectful, I'm not gonna lie…do you feel like you did everything right?' The conversation continues as they go back and forth over the Challenge, Alima adds: 'You say you like me and do things that just don't match, it's worse you can't even take accountability…maybe we're not compatible…' And Malisha pulls Meg for a chat in the Snug and they pinky promise no more arguments. Malisha asks Meg: 'I just want to know what has he told you about me speaking to him?' Meg says: 'He hasn't said much to be honest…' Keen to get things cleared up Meg calls Dejon over from the kitchen, but not before Yasmin has a flirty proposition for him. Dejon has just complimented both her and Toni's outfits, and Yasmin asks: 'Would you ever have a threesome with me and Toni?' A stunned Dejon almost spits his drink out as Toni is also completely caught off guard. Yasmin laughs it off as 'intrusive thoughts' as Dejon swiftly takes the opportunity to join Meg and Malisha for a chat. Meg says: 'It's hard work being in a three way triangle cause we're just gonna keep clashing heads, you need to be transparent with the both of us.' Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media Two.
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Air India plane crash may trigger up to $150 mn in global insurance claims
The crash of the Air India plane in Ahmedabad is expected to result in insurance claims of $130 million-150 million, according to industry insiders. The majority of these claims will likely be borne by global reinsurers because aviation policies are typically structured with primary insurers transferring a significant portion of the risk through reinsurance arrangements. About 10 per cent of the claims are likely to come on the books of Indian insurers and reinsurers, according to industry observers. The claims will include three kinds of liabilities: Damage to the aircraft; loss of lives who were aboard the aircraft; including the crew members; and third-party liability because of loss of lives where the aircraft crashed; and cargo liability. Industry insiders are estimating $80 million-100 million in claims for the aircraft damage following the crash, and over $50 million in claims for the deaths of the passengers and crew members, and the deaths of non-travellers owing to the crash -- part of third-party liabilities. Air India had insured its fleet for $20 billion with Indian insurers including TATA AIG General Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, New India Assurance, and the other state-owned general insurance companies. TATA AIG has provided coverage for 30-40 per cent of the risk and is the lead insurer among the primary insurers. These insurers, in turn, have reinsured most of the risk with reinsurers, including state-owned GIC Re, America-based AIG, and AXA XL. 'Airline fleet policies are reinsurance-driven. In the case of Air India a significant amount will be with the reinsurers. Aviation policies are agreed-value policies and the agreed value of the aircraft is $80 million. However, putting an estimate on liabilities is tough because the nationalities of the passengers play a vital role in understanding what kind of liability we are looking at. Also, there is some damage on the ground, so there will also be some third-party liability. In such an event, aviation reinsurers are usually quick to respond. Their appointed surveyors and solicitors will swing into action, approach the families of the deceased, and try to settle the claims as quickly as possible. But it is a long-drawn process. This event is likely to have an impact on aviation insurance rates,' said an insurance-industry insider. According to another senior insurance executive, aircraft are comprehensively insured, with the primary insurance subsequently reinsured by global firms. Insurance coverage generally includes damage to the aircraft, the deaths and injuries, as well as damage to cargo and personal belongings. 'In such cases (crashes), Indian insurance companies are usually not significantly burdened financially because most of the risk is transferred to reinsurers. Following an incident, reinsurers often take the lead in advising Indian insurers on the appropriate course of action. However, this incident is likely to affect aviation insurance premiums, with reinsurers potentially increasing rates based on their loss experience,' the person said. While there would not be much of an impact on the profit and loss accounts of Indian insurers, they will certainly take a hit on solvency, with TATA AIG taking the biggest hit since it was the lead primary insurer. 'The solvency of insurers will be affected with a major impact on the lead insurer. However, most insurers involved have strong solvency and are not a major concern,' said an insurance executive. The Air India place was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, one of the most modern passenger aircraft in service. Reports suggest it was the first crash for the Dreamliner, which began commercial flights in 2011. 'The loss will be fully paid because it is a total loss with no salvage value. This means the entire $80 million is payable to cover the aircraft. However, additional claims for passenger liabilities and third-party liabilities make the situation complex. The Indian lead insurer will head the claim process, but only about 10 per cent of the payout will come from Indian insurers, with the balance placed with reinsurers. The liability portion, which could reach an estimated $50 million, will also be covered, but it will go through a legal process, taking time to resolve. This brings the total potential loss to around $130 million,' said Sourav Biswas, business head (aviation insurance), Alliance Insurance Brokers. Experts say this incident is likely to harden reinsurance rates for aviation policies, depending on the losses the reinsurers make. 'This event will also harden rates for the aviation insurance,' Biswas said. Narendra Bharindwal, president, Insurance Brokers Association of India, said: 'In cases involving large commercial aircraft such as the Boeing 787, insurance coverage is substantial and structured globally. Aviation-insurance programmes for major airlines such as Air India are arranged on a fleet basis and reinsured across international markets like London and New York. No single insurer bears the entire risk. Coverage is widely distributed among global reinsurers, with shares as small as 1.5-2 per cent and a lead reinsurer typically taking 10-15 per cent.' 'The financial impact of such incidents is shared globally across this network. While immediate premium adjustments are unlikely, the cumulative effect of multiple aviation incidents worldwide—including this one—will influence renewal terms and premiums for the sector in the next underwriting cycle. This incident, along with others in recent months, will likely result in a hardening of the aviation insurance market, not just for the airline involved but across the entire aviation sector,' he said.
News18
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Self-Driving Car Is No More Surprise: Here's What Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Says About Project
Last Updated: Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the company has completed over 250,000 paid passenger trips every week, which has grown compared to last year. As the technology is growing with each passing day, top car makers are trying their best to bring AI-powered self-driving cars globally. Amid the tight fight, the race has been led by the America-based driving technology named Waymo as it has reached a significant development, and is offering a futuristic way of travelling. Sharing the views about the development, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the company has completed over 250,000 paid passenger trips every week, which has grown compared to last year. The growing numbers clearly show the improving demand for passengers in the vertical, asking for more and more futuristic options to travel using driverless vehicles. The company Waymo is putting efforts to make the driveless travelling into reality, making it possible and creating a wave of 'transportation innovation" in the segment. It has been reported that Google's parent company said that Waymo has been spreading its roots overseas, and has already had a strong start this year. It is spreading the service in multiple the United States, allowing the interested ones to enjoy the ride effortlessly. Services and Pilot Project The reports suggested that the company has unlocked commercial services in Phoenix and San Francisco, while Austin has received it as the pilot programme. Once the company sees a positive result on the same, it will be introduced in a concrete manner. The company is also gearing up to introduce the service to the public in Atlanta, aiming for expansions to Washington, D.C. and Miami. The deadline has been set for 2026. First Published:
