Politics in Australia (Oceania) & Sport
"I was trying to live up to what other people wanted for me."Tennis champion Coco Gauff is playing for herself now time.com/collection/time100-leadership-series/6970223/coco-gauff-interview-2024/
Quick Glance: Gauff evolving as a triple-surface threat, per Gilbert
- Coco Gauff has proven to be an all-surface player.
- Despite her success, she has shown preferences for certain surfaces as she climbed to world No.3.
- Her coach Brad Gilbert believes hard courts are currently her best surface, but sees grass as where she has the most room for improvement.
- Gilbert is impressed by Gauff's talent and drive to continuously improve.
Crusaders CEO dismisses calls to sack Penney: Canterbury Crusaders management has ruled out sacking under-fire coach Rob Penney mid-season as the fallen ...
reuters.com/sports/crusaders-ceo-dismisses-calls-sack-penney-2024-04-23/
Lower catch limits in force for Fiordland, Chatham Islands: New catch limits in Fiordland mean recreational fishers will only be able to take much smaller bags ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515094/lower-catch-limits-in-force-for-fiordland-chatham-islands
Large Defence Force turnout for Warriors' Anzac Day match: It is the second time the Warriors, the only New Zealand team in the NRL competition ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/515016/large-defence-force-turnout-for-warriors-anzac-day-match
Listen Live: Supreme Court Considers How Far Cities Can Police Homelessness: A group of homeless people in a small Oregon city challenged local laws banning ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/22/us/supreme-court-homelessness
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has been cleared of three charges of trying to corrupt a race.
The Victoria Racing Tribunal dismissed three charges ... Show more #9News wwos.nine.com.au/horse-racing/news-2024-darren-weir-trainer-corruption-charges-melbourne-cup-2018-result/08c786cd-bc24-4688-b407-24b812389045
St George’s Day London march sees chaos as protesters clash with police: It's thought members of far right groups and some linked to football clubs from ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/st-georges-day-london-march-chaos-protesters-clash-police-20702581/
AI Holds the Key to Resilient Cities | by Justina Nixon-Saintil - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/ai-key-to-resilient-cities-adapted-for-climate-change-and-sustainability-by-justina-nixon-saintil-2024-04
'Swastika' Chandra banned from Uber App for unusual first name: A woman shares how she was suddenly banned on the Uber app for her name.
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/sydney-woman-wins-battle-after-uber-banned-her-over-first-name/news-story/5b80b0a5dc854fdae6262d56e2896671
India Votes: Modi Tries to Win Over South As Elections Set to Kick Off: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/the-world-s-biggest-election-is-set-to-begin-india-votes
#WATCH | President #DroupadiMurmu confers #PadmaShri upon para-swimmer #SatendraSinghLohia in the field of sports
Swans’ emotional tribute to Bondi victims: The Sydney Swans led an emotional and sombre tribute to victims of the horrific Bondi Junction stabbing attack prior ...
news.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-emotional-tribute-to-bondi-massacre-victims/news-story/85dc9be6e7732e66413edb280aab81dd
If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ago: The bank’s job is to hold inflation between 2 and 3 per cent. Since mid-2014 ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/if-the-reserve-bank-were-a-football-coach-it-would-have-been-sacked-eons-ago-20240418-p5fkv9.html
‘Hopeless’: Prince Harry’s week from hell: COMMENT
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/hopeless-prince-harrys-week-from-hell/news-story/428844eb929056898fc265c8aac317cf
Rafael Nadal wins in straight sets in tennis comeback at Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal returned to the tennis court Tuesday in blistering fashion ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/rafael-nadal-barcelona-open-tennis-intl-spt/
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
Shohei Ohtani to Build a Hawaii Home: The Los Angeles Dodgers star is planning a house on the Big Island, where he’ll spend offseasons
wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/shohei-ohtani-to-build-a-hawaii-home-c2abd7fd
Visa approved for 'heroic' French national who confronted Bondi stabber with bollard
9news.com.au/national/visa-approved-for-heroic-french-national-who-stopped-bondi-stabber-with-bollard/f55be2ed-cb6f-4f17-bcef-0c77753612a3
Wrestler Sakshi Malik Listed Among 100 Most influential People By Time Magazine | Wrestling News
sports.ndtv.com/wrestling/wrestler-sakshi-malik-listed-among-100-most-influential-people-by-time-magazine-5463645
Ben Simmons Rumors: Nets Star 'Loves the NBA Lifestyle Too Much' to Consider Retiring
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117485-ben-simmons-rumors-nets-star-loves-the-nba-lifestyle-too-much-to-consider-retiring
Babar back as captain as Pakistan face New Zealand in WC build-up: Azam regained the captaincy last month in a shock U-turn that ended the short-lived reign of ...
thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/babar-back-captain-pakistan-face-new-zealand-wc-build-3589241
Netball coming to grips with new rules after four suspensions: New rules saw more suspensions dished out in one round of netball's ANZ Premiership on the weekend ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514456/netball-coming-to-grips-with-new-rules-after-four-suspensions
Ex-Australia batter Slater collapses as he is refused bail on domestic violence charges
timeslive.co.za/sport/cricket/2024-04-16-ex-australia-batter-slater-collapses-as-he-is-refused-bail-on-domestic-violence-charges/
Former footballer and punditry national treasure Chris Kamara 'blown away' to be awarded Freedom of Wakefield
wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/former-footballer-and-punditry-national-treasure-chris-kamara-blown-away-to-be-awarded-freedom-of-wakefield-4592217
Couple to leave New Zealand after paying thousands to advisor who forgot to apply for visa
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514267/couple-to-leave-new-zealand-after-paying-thousands-to-advisor-who-forgot-to-apply-for-visa
2024 Masters tee times for Round 3 Saturday: When does Tiger Woods tee off?: Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa and Bryson DeChambeau are in a three-way tie heading ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/masters/2024/04/12/2024-masters-round-3-tee-times/73282115007/
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LOOK: Volleyball superstar Alyssa Valdez shares some snaps from the wedding of her close friend and fellow ex-PBB housemate Samantha Bernardo ... Show more sports.inquirer.net/
Fox within sight of lead at US Masters midway point: The Kiwi sits poised five shots off the lead in a share of eighth place after two rounds of the US Masters.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514175/fox-within-sight-of-lead-at-us-masters-midway-point
Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
- At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.
- Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.
- His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.
- As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Bára Votíková is one of the Czech Republic's best-known and most followed content creators.
She tells us about advocating for gay ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5q9f
WalletHub: Honolulu city hit hardest by inflation: In a Wednesday report, financial analysis site WalletHub said that Honolulu is the metro-area hit hardest by ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/14/honolulu-hit-hardest-by-inflation/73321569007/
Ryan Fox on fire early at US Masters: However, the Kiwi golfer stuttered late in his opening round to sit four shots behind early leader Bryson DeChambeau.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514064/ryan-fox-on-fire-early-at-us-masters
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the 17-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1826702 #DawnToday #PCB
QUARTERFINAL SNAPSHOT: 🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic vs. 🇦🇺 Alex de Minuar 💥
-H2H tied 1-1.
-de Minuar won last meeting (2024 United Cup) ... Show more #RolexMonteCarloMasters
Commonwealth Games: 'Multiple proposals' being considered for new 2026 host: The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) says it is "considering multiple proposals" ...
bbc.com/sport/commonwealth-games/68757228
Alex de Minaur strikes dominant pose through rain-delayed Monte Carlo opener: The Aussie has been one of the most consistent players on tour in 2024 and ...
tennis.com/news/articles/alex-de-minaur-strikes-dominant-pose-rain-delayed-monte-carlo-wawrinka
A GPS that could backfire on commuters: Today from The Detail: The plan to get kiwis moving - as long as it's along a motorway - has public transport ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/08/a-gps-that-could-backfire-on-commuters/
Report spells disaster for coach’s future: Embattled South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou is facing what is almost a win-or-get-sacked game against Cronulla next ...
news.com.au/sport/nrl/james-demetriou-facing-win-or-get-sacked-game-as-coaching-future-hangs-in-the-balance/news-story/637556bde54c85db163c7e2f4068999c
At the cricket with Grant Robertson: Tax battles lost, the lure of Dunedin, and which White Fern he most identifies with.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-04-2024/at-the-cricket-with-former-mp-grant-robertson
#Valencia won the #European #Green Capital 2024 title for its urban #parks , #citizen action and ambitious #sustainability goals.
Learn more about urban decarbonization and the ... Show more initiatives.weforum.org/net-zero-carbon-cities/home
‘I don’t think we’ll ever get to the end of it’: Swans great despairs about ongoing racism
smh.com.au/sport/afl/i-don-t-think-we-ll-ever-get-to-the-end-of-it-swans-great-despairs-about-ongoing-racism-20240403-p5fh4r.html
'We want to help': Why climate activists are trying something new: A recent disruption at An Enemy of the People on Broadway by Extinction Rebellion shows a new ...
npr.org/2024/04/05/1242840734/climate-protest-broadway-extinction-rebellion
‘They’re like rock stars’: From jeers to cheers within five days for Latrell: The Souths star has teamed up with fellow rugby league players, NSW Police ...
smh.com.au/sport/nrl/they-re-like-rock-stars-from-jeers-to-cheers-within-five-days-for-latrell-20240402-p5fgu8.html
Australia’s Albanese Names Sam Mostyn as Next Governor-General: Australian business leader and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn will be the nation’s next ...
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King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Easter service: King Charles arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle with Queen Camilla for Easter service.
bbc.com/news/av/uk-68703157
Quick Glance: Archbishop of Canterbury Addresses Kate Middleton's Cancer Battle in Easter Sermon
- During his Easter Sunday sermon, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby discussed the struggles of King Charles and Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, as they battle cancer.
- Both royals chose to share their cancer diagnoses publicly to support others facing similar challenges.
- King Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis after a treatment for an enlarged prostate, while Princess Kate announced she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
- Archbishop Welby condemned conspiracy theories surrounding Kate's absence, emphasizing the need for privacy and compassion during difficult times.
50kg cocaine shipment intercepted at Port of Tauranga in joint operation: Authorities have intercepted 50kg of cocaine at the Port of Tauranga and arrested a ...
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/50kg-cocaine-shipment-intercepted-at-port-of-tauranga-in-joint-operation/O7PYLFEINVGAFFE3VYW4N4F2M4/
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today met the members of the Australia and Bangladesh women's cricket teams at her official residence Gono Bhaban today ... Show more www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/pm-meets-australia-bangladesh-teams-gono-bhaban-3581176
Protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza ambush Easter mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral: 'Free Palestine!'
nypost.com/2024/03/31/us-news/protesters-calling-for-cease-fire-ambush-easter-vigil-at-st-patricks-cathedral-in-nyc/
Local Elections Highlight Shift in Turkey’s Political Landscape: In Turkey's recent local elections, opposition candidates gained ground in major cities ...
riotimesonline.com/local-elections-highlight-shift-in-turkeys-political-landscape/
‘Champion’: Tributes flow for Les Twentyman: Tributes have flowed for youth and social justice campaigner Les Twentyman, honouring him as a Melbourne icon and a ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/social-worker-les-twentyman-has-died-aged-76/news-story/4dcc04653f8a568ede2492ceb0cf1836
German football player Antonio Rüdiger has filed a criminal complaint against former Bild editor-in-chief Julian Reichel for an anti-Islam and racist comment ... Show more
Most efficient scorers on ATO (after timeout) possessions
1. Steph Curry: 1.20 PPP—188 poss
2 Klay Thompson 1.19—165 poss
If you need a bucket after a dead ... Show more
Solar eclipse 2024 map: NASA shows where, when to see total eclipse: A NASA map of the path of totality shows exactly where and when you can see the total solar ...
businessinsider.com/solar-eclipse-map-nasa-where-when-see-path-of-totality-2024-3
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Labour urges greyhound racing ban, offers bipartisan support: Labour MP Rachel Boyack has rejected suggestions Labour's internal ructions were what prevented a ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512903/labour-urges-greyhound-racing-ban-offers-bipartisan-support
Motorsport: Kiwi IndyCar hopeful Liam Sceats making waves in quest to break into American championship
nzherald.co.nz/sport/motorsport/motorsport-kiwi-indycar-hopeful-liam-sceats-making-waves-in-quest-to-break-into-american-championship/TKEDALAABBAQLORBCUADNOQ4ZQ/
King Charles 'to sit apart from Royal family at Easter service': King Charles will sit apart from the rest of the Royal Family at the Easter Matins service on ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/29/king-charles-to-sit-apart-royal-family-easter-service-20557172/
Golf: Lydia Ko surges into contention at LPGA’s Ford Championship in Hall of Fame hunt
nzherald.co.nz/sport/golf-lydia-ko-surges-into-contention-at-lpgas-ford-championship-after-stunning-second-round/BJ7LYYRGGRF7BOWZKQJOVF6K3I/
Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs: The mix of urban birds, bugs and other critters that humans have grown familiar with is ...
ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/climate-change-expected-to-drive-shifts-in-urban-birds-animals-bugs-1.6824942
Steven Spielberg warns of antisemitism: 'the echoes of history are unmistakable': 'I am increasingly alarmed that we may be condemned to repeat history–to once ...
haaretz.com/jewish/2024-03-26/ty-article/.premium/steven-spielberg-warns-of-antisemitism-the-echoes-of-history-are-unmistakable/0000018e-7aab-d680-a1cf-feaf1c600000
SailGP's first day cancelled after dolphins spotted on course: Racing has been abandoned entirely after a dolphin that earlier delayed the start did not move on.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/512507/sailgp-s-first-day-cancelled-after-dolphins-spotted-on-course
SailGP Christchurch: Sir Russell Coutts casts doubt on return to New Zealand after dolphin-enforced cancellation
nzherald.co.nz/sport/sailgp-christchurch-sir-russell-coutts-casts-doubt-on-return-to-new-zealand-after-dolphin-enforced-cancellation/S2DS25XVV5A25DLBXB3Q5GODFQ/
From Hospital Bed to F1 Race Winner in Two Weeks: Carlos Sainz was dumped by his Ferrari team, then forced to undergo emergency surgery to remove his appendix ...
wsj.com/sports/carlos-sainz-ferrari-australian-grand-prix-68c8a1e6
Switzerland continues to urbanise, statistics show - SWI swissinfo.ch: Between 2010 and 2020, three new urban areas and ten cities were registered in Switzerland ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/switzerland-registers/74095754
Quick Glance: Switzerland's Ongoing Urbanization Trend Revealed by Data - SWI swissinfo.ch
- Switzerland witnessed the registration of three new urban areas and ten cities between 2010 and 2020, with only 14% of the population residing in rural areas.
- Despite rural municipalities covering 57% of the country's land area, cities house 65% of the population and 76% of the workforce, occupying 17% of the total area.
- The 52 urban agglomerations in Switzerland accommodate 6.6 million individuals, with their proportion growing by 1.4% over a decade, and almost half of the country's municipalities being part of an agglomeration.
- A total of 172 municipalities now meet the statistical criteria to be classified as cities, marking an increase of ten compared to 2010, with no municipality losing its city status during this period.
U.S. statistics show violent crime has dramatically dropped. For some, however, the perception of crime clashes with the data.abcnews.go.com/US/us-stats-show-violent-crime-dramatically-falling-rising/story
Gael Monfils scores 550th win of career in Miami, will play Carlos Alcaraz in third round
tennis.com/news/articles/gael-monfils-scores-550th-win-of-career-in-miami-will-play-carlos-alcaraz-in-third-round
Will Rosehill Racecourse ever turn into its promised mini-city? We asked the people in the know
smh.com.au/sport/racing/will-rosehill-racecourse-ever-turn-into-its-promised-mini-city-we-asked-the-people-in-the-know-20240321-p5fe44.html
Concerns for dolphins as SailGP set to begin in Lyttelton Harbour, many boats expected on the water
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/512363/concerns-for-dolphins-as-sailgp-set-to-begin-in-lyttelton-harbour-many-boats-expected-on-the-water
Australia postpones T20 series against Afghanistan citing worsening ‘conditions for women and girls’ under Taliban rule
cnn.com/2024/03/20/sport/australia-postpones-t20-afghanistan-human-rights-spt-intl/
Paid articlePaid Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars
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PM Christopher Luxon's tobacco 'talking points' contradicted official advice: The Prime Minister's office circulated 'talking points' on tobacco for his ...
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/512253/pm-christopher-luxon-s-tobacco-talking-points-contradicted-official-advice
‘Liar’: Comm Games exposed as $590m farce: A damning Auditor-General report has exposed Victoria’s Commonwealth Games debacle as one of the greatest blunders in ...
news.com.au/sport/commonwealth-games/commonwealth-games-report-exposes-590m-bombshell/news-story/87a24e877f42b228fac2b2216d2ba2d4
Shell appoints Joiner in reshuffle of gas, power trading unit: Shell has appointed Greg Joiner to head its Shell Energy unit which oversees renewable generation ...
reuters.com/business/shell-appoints-greg-joiner-head-power-gas-marketing-arm-2024-03-19/
Democratic cities that welcomed migrants are starting to roll back aid : Democratic-run cities and states are scaling back assistance to migrants in the absence ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/20/city-migrant-funding-new-york/
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