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Straits Times
03-07-2025
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Seventh seed Andreeva beats Bronzetti but still has work to do
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 3, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva during her second round match against Italy's Lucia Bronzetti REUTERS/Isabel Infantes LONDON - Seventh seed Mirra Andreeva blasted her way into the third round at Wimbledon on Thursday with a 6-1 7-6(4) victory over Italy's Lucia Bronzetti and thanked her coach, former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez, for making her work hard. The 18-year-old Russian was the only teenager from six women's starters to have made it through to the second round and she looked sure-footed on Wimbledon's grass, the surface where she hit the headlines aged 16 with a whirlwind race to the fourth round in 2023. She completely dominated her 26-year-old opponent in the first set on Thursday using her big serve, heavy slice and neat net play to wrap it up in 23 minutes. But she had a fight on her hands in the second as Bronzetti, ranked a lowly 63, found her stride and range in the second. Andreeva eventually triumphed on her second match point in the tiebreak, with a fine forehand volley winner. "I got a little bit nervous and she started to play better," Andreeva said in a courtside interview before adding she would not be getting much time off because she had doubles to play and then Martinez would want to run over some elements of her game. "She's not going to let me go home," the Russian said. "She pushes me to my limits so thanks for that, I guess," she added to smiles from Martinez in the coaches' box on Court One. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 193ha of land off Changi to be reclaimed for aviation park; area reduced to save seagrass meadow Business More Singapore residents met CPF Required Retirement Sum when they turned 55 in 2024 Singapore PAP questions Pritam's interview with Malaysian podcast, WP says PAP opposing for the sake of opposing Singapore 1 in 4 appeals to waive HDB wait-out period for private home owners approved since Sept 2022 Sport A true fans' player – Liverpool supporters in Singapore pay tribute to late Diogo Jota Singapore Healthcare facility planned for site of Ang Mo Kio Public Library after it moves to AMK Hub Singapore $500 in Child LifeSG credits, Edusave, Post-Sec Education Account top-ups to be disbursed in July Business 60 S'pore firms to get AI boost from Tata Consultancy as it launches new innovation centre here Spaniard Martinez was an unheralded winner of the title in 1994, beating nine-times champion Martina Navratilova in the final. Andreeva and compatriot Diana Shnaider are seeded fifth in the doubles and scheduled to play British pair Heather Watson and Emily Appleton on an outside court later on Thursday. Andreeva will play Hailey Baptiste of the United States, who beat Canada's Victoria Mboko on Thursday, in the third round of the singles on Saturday. REUTERS
Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Straits Times
Motorcyclist killed in bear attack on Romanian scenic mountain road
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox BUCHAREST - A motorcyclist was mauled to death by a bear on a road in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania on Thursday, emergency service officials said, the latest attack in the country with the European Union's largest population of brown bears. Romania has a brown bear population of 10,000 to 13,000, preliminary results of a multi-year DNA study showed this year, and authorities are struggling to keep residents and tourists in mountain towns safe. Police and emergency services said in a joint statement that tourists had alerted them to Thursday's attack on the Transfagarasan road in the central county of Arges. The bear had dragged the motorcyclist down a ravine, they said. There were no details about the motorcyclist's identity. Almost 30 people have been killed by bears in Romania over the last two decades, the environment ministry has said. Sightings of bears are common and local media regularly report bear attacks on people and livestock. Last year, Romania's parliament doubled the annual bear kill quota to 481 bear kills per year to control the size of the bear population and to remove animals that have become accustomed to entering cities in search of food. Wildlife experts have said bear attacks have increased because of human behaviour as the shrinking of the animals' habitats due to construction, logging and climate change. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 193ha of land off Changi to be reclaimed for aviation park; area reduced to save seagrass meadow Business More Singapore residents met CPF Required Retirement Sum when they turned 55 in 2024 Singapore PAP questions Pritam's interview with Malaysian podcast, WP says PAP opposing for the sake of opposing Singapore 1 in 4 appeals to waive HDB wait-out period for private home owners approved since Sept 2022 Sport A true fans' player – Liverpool fans in Singapore pay tribute to the late Diogo Jota Singapore Healthcare facility planned for site of Ang Mo Kio Public Library after it moves to AMK Hub Singapore $500 in Child LifeSG credits, Edusave, Post-Sec Education Account top-ups to be disbursed in July Business 60 S'pore firms to get AI boost from Tata Consultancy as it launches new innovation centre here Many bears are also attracted by rubbish dumps on the outskirts of cities and by discarded food. Officials have not done enough to step up prevention measures, including electric fences and better trash management, wildlife experts said. REUTERS
Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Jota death to be marked by minute's silence at Portugal Women's Euro 2025 game
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox BERN, Switzerland - Portugal players were heartbroken ahead of their Women's Euro 2025 game against Spain on Thursday where a minute's silence will be observed following the death of Portuguese national men's team striker Diogo Jota in a car accident. "One of our own," Portugal forward Jessica Silva posted on Instagram. "Diogo wasn't just a star. It was the good, the faithful, the attentive, the simple ... of those who don't need noise to mark their presence! "Football has gone poorer ... and so are we. You will never be forgotten." UEFA announced that a moment of silence will be observed at all of Thursday and Friday's Women's Euro 2025 matches "in memory of Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva who tragically passed away today," European soccer's governing body said on Thursday. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said in a statement on Thursday that it had requested a minute's silence before the game against Spain. Hours before kick-off, virtually every player on the Portugal women's squad had posted photos of Jota on social media, many with broken heart emojis. Veteran defender Ana Borges, who is the most capped player in the women's national team's history, wrote "Descansem em paz" -- rest in peace -- under a photo of both brothers. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 193ha of land off Changi to be reclaimed for aviation park; area reduced to save seagrass meadow Singapore PAP questions Pritam's interview with Malaysian podcast, WP says PAP opposing for the sake of opposing Singapore 1 in 4 appeals to waive HDB wait-out period for private home owners approved since Sept 2022 World Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain Singapore Healthcare facility planned for site of Ang Mo Kio Public Library after it moves to AMK Hub Singapore $500 in Child LifeSG credits, Edusave, Post-Sec Education Account top-ups to be disbursed in July Business 60 S'pore firms to get AI boost from Tata Consultancy as it launches a new innovation centre here Singapore Scoot launches flights to Da Nang, Kota Bharu and Nha Trang; boosts frequency to other destinations Pedro Proenca, President of the FPF, gave a brief statement at the women's team base camp in Bern, saying that 28-year-old Jota was "Much more than a fantastic player. "With almost 50 appearances for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all his teammates and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference in his own community," Proenca said. Portugal and Spain are set to meet in Bern at 2100 CET (1900 GMT) in their first Group B game. REUTERS
Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
France fines Shein $60m over ‘deceptive' sales practices
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox A probe found that Shein raised certain prices before lowering them. PARIS - France announced on July 3 a record €40 million (S$60 million) fine against e-commerce giant Shein over 'deceptive commercial practices' after a competition inquiry, saying it misled customers on price deals and on its environmental impact. The French competition and anti-fraud office said the investigation found Shein used 'deceptive commercial practices towards consumers regarding... price reductions', with the fine handed down with the blessing of the Paris prosecutor's office. The DGCCRF competition office said the nearly year-long probe found that the firm raised certain prices before lowering them. It added that the China-founded retailer had accepted the fine. 'These practices of greatly discounted prices and permanent promotions give consumers the impression they're getting a great deal,' said the DGCCRF. If found that 11 per cent of advertised discounts it checked 'were actually price increases'. In 57 per cent of cases, Shein's advertised promotions actually offered 'no price reduction' and in 19 per cent of cases, the price drop was 'less significant than announced'. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 193ha of land off Changi to be reclaimed for aviation park; area reduced to save seagrass meadow Singapore PAP questions Pritam's interview with Malaysian podcast, WP says PAP opposing for the sake of opposing Singapore 1 in 4 appeals to waive HDB wait-out period for private home owners approved since Sept 2022 World Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain Singapore Healthcare facility planned for site of Ang Mo Kio Public Library after it moves to AMK Hub Singapore $500 in Child LifeSG credits, Edusave, Post-Sec Education Account top-ups to be disbursed in July Business 60 S'pore firms to get AI boost from Tata Consultancy as it launches a new innovation centre here Singapore Scoot launches flights to Da Nang, Kota Bharu and Nha Trang; boosts frequency to other destinations Launched in France in 2015, Shein has seen phenomenal growth in recent years and took its share in domestic clothing and footwear in 2024 to three per cent from two in 2021 – a significant slice in what is a notably fragmented market. The company, which has become a figurehead for the downside of 'ultrafast fashion', is decried in some quarters for causing environmental pollution as well as indulging in unfair competition and allowing poor working conditions. In a statement to AFP, Shein said it had put into action 'without delay' necessary corrective action inside two months on learning of the DGCCRF probe against in March 2024. It added it took its legal and regulatory obligations in France 'very seriously' and was committed to transparency. AFP
Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Gill leads India's charge against England but Jadeja falls short of century
BIRMINGHAM, England - India dominated the opening session on day two of the second test against England on Thursday as skipper Shubman Gill put a price on his wicket to guide the tourists to 419-6 at lunch but Ravindra Jadeja fell short of a second century at Edgbaston. Resuming on 310-5, Gill and Jadeja wasted no time asserting their dominance, bringing up their 100-run partnership off the first ball of the day before continuing to pile on the runs as England's attack toiled in the sun. Jadeja, who scored a hundred at Edgbaston three years ago, was quickly halfway to another ton early in the session and, true to form, he brought out his trademark sword-swinging celebration before he continued to score at will. While Gill showcased his elegant array of drives and well-timed flicks, Jadeja showed no mercy to anything short, pulling the ball to the boundary with ease as the pitch offered precious little assistance to England's fast bowlers. Gill's 147 in the first test had been his highest score in the red-ball format but he cruised past that milestone with sublime ease before bringing up his 150, raising his bat to acknowledge the appreciative crowd. Spinner Shoaib Bashir also had no luck as Jadeja danced down the track to clear the ropes and bring up India's 400 while, in the same over, Gill swept him over the deep square leg boundary to bring up the 200 partnership. Josh Tongue had been England's most expensive fast bowler but he finally made the breakthrough when he banged it in very short and the extra bounce surprised Jadeja as it came off his glove to give wicketkeeper Jamie Smith a simple catch. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 193ha of land off Changi to be reclaimed for aviation park; area reduced to save seagrass meadow Singapore PAP questions Pritam's interview with Malaysian podcast, WP says PAP opposing for the sake of opposing Singapore 1 in 4 appeals to waive HDB wait-out period for private home owners approved since Sept 2022 World Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain Singapore Healthcare facility planned for site of Ang Mo Kio Public Library after it moves to AMK Hub Singapore $500 in Child LifeSG credits, Edusave, Post-Sec Education Account top-ups to be disbursed in July Business 60 S'pore firms to get AI boost from Tata Consultancy as it launches a new innovation centre here Singapore Scoot launches flights to Da Nang, Kota Bharu and Nha Trang; boosts frequency to other destinations Washington Sundar walked in and he was welcomed with a barrage of bouncers from Tongue but he survived the short balls before lunch was called, with Gill unbeaten on 168. REUTERS
