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The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Thomas Tuchel set to make last-minute 5000-mile trip to Slovakia to watch England U21 in Euro final
THOMAS TUCHEL is making the 5,000-mile trip to cheer on England Under-21s, hoping to spark a golden year ending in World Cup glory. The senior Advertisement 1 England head coach Thomas Tuchel will fly to Slovakia to watch the U21s in the Euros final Credit: Getty U21s boss Carsley said: 'The travel arrangements have been made for him to get to the game, hopefully he gets here on time. He's been a great support for myself. 'He's very interested in the players, he's committed to the Under-21s. 'He was very supportive when I was picking the squad and the information about what he may need for obviously two games himself in the summer. Advertisement READ MORE ON ENGLAND 'We'll look forward to having him here. I've not known him long but he's a very nice guy. We look forward to welcoming him here. 'He's been there whenever I've needed him in terms of on the phone or a message. Same with the rest of the staff. We've got a good relationship.' On his Young Lions side, ex-Everton player Carsley said: 'It helps that they've got that experience of winning with England. We believe they can. I've got a lot of belief in them. 'They're an exciting team, they've grown as the tournament's gone on. Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'Hopefully they get what they deserve.' SunSport exclusively revealed senior German boss Thomas Tuchel discusses England future after World Cup Now Advertisement Tuchel was Stateside to watch Should his schedule go to plan, Tuchel will land in Slovakia tomorrow afternoon. He will then be in the stands alongside Nagelsmann, the man he replaced at Tuchel has been in the US to watch a number of his international stars, combining the trip with a recce ahead of next summer's World Cup there. England captain Advertisement 'I'm happy, I'm here and my focus is now on this, it's not on the Club World Cup. 'The highlight was definitely on the pitch against Spain in the quarters, the opening goal. But I am hoping I can add a more special highlight.'
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mazagon Dock's Lanka deal to give India big foothold in region
NEW DELHI: In a major development, Mumbai-based defence shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited is poised to acquire a controlling stake in Sri Lanka's largest shipyard, Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), in a deal worth almost $53 million. The move marks the first international acquisition by India's largest shipyard that builds submarines, warships and other vessels, and will provide it with a 'strategic foothold' in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). China, of course, has made deep strategic inroads into Sri Lanka. Chinese Navy's expanding presence in IOR, along with its hunt for additional logistical hubs in the region, has emerged as a major security challenge for India. The $53 million investment will be carried out through a combination of primary infusion and secondary share purchases, including the acquisition of shares from Onomichi Dockyard Co Ltd, the current majority shareholder. Lanka deal to herald our emergence as global player: MDL Upon completion, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) will become a subsidiary of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). Mazagon Dock chairman and managing director Capt Jagmohan told TOI that the proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in CDPLC, which has been approved, is a "gateway" towards achieving the shipyard's ambition of transforming into a regional maritime player first and then into a global shipbuilding enterprise. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Gorgeous Women, Ranked BigGlobalTravel Undo "With CDPLC's strategic location at Colombo port, proven capabilities, and strong regional presence, this step will position MDL as a key player in South Asia and lay the foundation for our emergence as a global shipyard," Capt Jagmohan said. CDPLC has more than five decades of experience in shipbuilding, ship repair and heavy engineering. "It has a track record of delivering complex offshore support vessels, cable-laying ships, tankers and patrol boats for clients across Japan, Norway, France, the UAE, India and several African nations," another MDL official said. CDPLC is currently pursuing a pipeline of orders over $300 million, which includes cable-laying ships, multi-purpose utility ships and newbuild fleet support vessels. "With MDL's support, particularly in technology sharing, access to Indian supply chains, and entry into Indian and allied maritime markets, CDPLC is well positioned for a financial turnaround and long-term growth," the official said. MDL, on its part, continues to do well in India. In partnership with German company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), MDL is on course to bag the mega project to build six new stealth diesel-electric submarines for the Navy. The initial cost of these submarines, with both land-attack cruise missiles and air-independent propulsion (AIP) for greater underwater endurance, was estimated to be around Rs 43,000 crore when it got the 'acceptance of necessity (AoN)' by the defence ministry several years ago. It will now be around Rs 70,000 crore, as reported earlier by TOI. Another major contract for MDL in the pipeline is the proposed construction of another three French-origin Scorpene submarines with AIP at a cost of around Rs 38,000 crore. These three new submarines, if approved, will add to the six Scorpene or Kalvari-class submarines already built at MDL for over Rs 23,000 crore.
Business Times
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Times
Europe: Stocks rise as US-China trade tensions ease; auto stocks jump
[BENGALURU] European stocks closed at an over one-week high on Friday (Jun 27), fuelled by a rally in automakers, as investors took more risks on hopes for a truce in the US-China trade spat. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 1.1 per cent higher, snapping a two-week losing streak and posting its first weekly gain in three. German stocks notched their strongest weekly rally in two months, while France and Spain's main indices clocked their best weeks in over a month. The Stoxx 600's energy sector, however, suffered its first weekly drop in weeks. The sector lost steam as oil prices plunged, after fears of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz – crucial to global supply – subsided following a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. 'We are surprised to see continued market strength in light of the current geopolitical events, but it's clear that the market thinks the conflict will remain contained, although that could change at anytime,' said Robert Ruggirello, chief investment officer, Brave Eagle Wealth Management. With geopolitical worries in the Middle East receding, investors have shifted their gaze to global trade developments. They are hoping for breakthroughs on new trade deals before the looming deadline for higher US tariffs in early July. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up A White House official revealed on Thursday that Washington and Beijing had struck a deal to fast-track rare earth shipments to the US. European auto stocks and the luxury sector, particularly sensitive to China-related headlines, jumped 4.1 per cent and 2.5 per cent, respectively, steering sectoral advances. Porsche jumped 7.6 per cent after Handelsblatt reported that the carmaker was looking to sell its consulting and IT services business MHP, which could be valued at over one billion euros (S$1.5 billion). Adding to the tailwinds, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday asked Republicans in Congress to remove a 'retaliatory tax' proposal that would let Trump impose up to 20 per cent taxes on foreign investors from countries that levy 'unfair' taxes on US firms. Meanwhile, EU leaders discussed new proposals from the US on a trade deal at a summit in Brussels on Thursday. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen did not rule out the likelihood of tariff talks failing, saying 'all options remain on the table'. 'There's lots of negotiation going on and it takes time... but any sign that tensions are not going to re-escalate, would be taken positively,' said Richard Flax, chief investment officer at Moneyfarm. Global market sentiment also received an extra boost from Wall Street, as both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened at record highs. On the data front, French consumer prices unexpectedly climbed in June, snapping a run of falling inflation, while Spain also saw its inflation rate tick higher during the month. UK's JD Sports advanced 7.6 per cent, while German sportswear makers Puma and Adidas gained 3 per cent and 3.8 per cent, respectively, after US peer Nike's first-quarter revenue outlook exceeded market expectations. Amplifon dropped 7.3 per cent after brokerage Exane BNP Paribas flagged weak consumer sentiment in the hearing aid company's main markets. REUTERS
Miami Herald
3 hours ago
- Science
- Miami Herald
Endangered creature — thought missing from India forest — rediscovered. See it
Covering more than 9,500 square miles of land in northeastern India, the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape, or KKAL, is fragmented. The land is a 'complex mosaic of protected and non-protected areas' and is pieced together by a series of natural corridors, according to a study published June 26 in the peer-reviewed Journal of Threatened Taxa. During a reconnaissance survey along these interconnected corridors of land, researchers set up camera traps to capture and identify animals that may be using the pathways to move between the islands of natural land, according to the study. What they didn't expect was to rediscover a species once thought missing in the region. From February 2021 to December 2022, a total of 83 camera traps captured 15,278 'camera-trap days' of images, according to the study. Six of these photos were different from the others. Captured by camera traps for the first time in October 2022, the images show an Asiatic wild dog, or dhole, passing in front of the lens, researchers said. 'This was the only instance where we captured a Dhole on camera in the landscape during the study period,' researchers said. '... The habitat consists of moist mixed deciduous forest, dominated by teak.' The sighting marks the first photo evidence of a dhole in the region after it was 'extirpated,' or eliminated, in the 1990s, researchers said. Dholes are listed as an endangered species, according to the study, and are protected under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act from 1972. They were once abundant across the Tian Shan and Altai mountains in Russia, Mongolia and Kazakhstan, as well as further south through China, Tibet, Nepal and India, according to the study. Their range has shrunk significantly from threats like 'retaliatory killing, habitat loss, and prey depletion,' researchers said. Less than 25% of their original range still stands today. Dholes are dogs and communal hunters, typically traveling in packs of up to 30 animals but can hunt alone or in pairs when prey is scarce, according to the study. They are about the size of a German shepherd, but look more like a fox with elongated legs, according to the San Diego Zoo. 'Dholes are incredibly athletic. They are fast runners, excellent swimmers and impressive jumpers,' the zoo said. 'These skills are critical when the pack is hunting. In some protected areas, they share habitat with tigers and leopards.' They are sometimes called whistle dogs because of an 'eerie whistle' they use to communicate with one another, according to the San Diego Zoo. They also make clucks and screams that are unique to these dogs. The KKAL is in the Assam state of India, a northeastern state south of Bhutan and China. The research team includes Mujahid Ahamad, Jyotish Ranjan Deka, Priyanka Borah, Umar Saeed, Ruchi Badola and Syed Ainul Hussain.
Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Benjamin Sesko's asking price changes again to put Arsenal on red alert
Arsenal are interested in signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig this summer but have been biding their time, with Viktor Gyokeres another option being considered Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko after RB Leipzig reportedly dropped their asking price. The Gunners are yet to sign a centre-forward in the summer transfer window but have made Sesko their top transfer target. Mikel Arteta knows they need a top-class striker to bolster their attack following a third straight second-placed finish in the Premier League. Sporting director Andrea Berta is the man tasked with signing one and has explored deals for Sesko and Sporting Lisbon goal machine Viktor Gyokeres. But things have gone quiet of late, much to the annoyance of some supporters, who are desperate for a striker to be signed. However, it now seems as though Arsenal 's patience could be rewarded, with Bild reporting that Leipzig are backing down from their previous stance. It was previously thought that the German side were demanding a fee of between €80million and €100m (£68m and £85m) for Sesko. That had put off the Premier League side, who reacted by exploring alternative options. But now it is being suggested that a fee of €70m (£59.7m) might be enough for the 22-year-old, who is under contract with Leipzig until June 2029 and scored 21 goals in 45 games across all competitions last season. Arsenal are long-term admirers of Sesko and believe he is a better bet than Gyokeres for a few reasons. The Slovenian international is five years younger than the 27-year-old former Coventry City striker and is playing in a more competitive division, with the Bundesliga rated higher than the Portuguese top flight. Sesko is open to moving to the Premier League this summer, but his agent is taking a different approach to Gyokeres, who has fallen out with Sporting's hierarchy. Asked about rumours that he had been lobbying Leipzig to lower their asking price, Elvis Basanovic said: 'This is far from truth. 'We respect RB Leipzig and I am 100 per cent convinced RB Leipzig will also respect our decision for the next step when we decide to do it. Even if there may be – or will be – a strong desire of the player to move to a certain club, we will never force or blackmail RB Leipzig. 'I believe this is not the right way, because the way you actually exit from the club shows your values. Values that you are bringing into a new club. I can understand in very big transfers, there are a lot of different interests but no matter what, I believe in football world should be more respect. 'So that's why we do things in the right way or we don't do them. It's very simple, even maybe in the media it looks very complicated.'
