Deschamps-led France in familiar territory
Didier Deschamps celebrates at the end of France’s 2-0 win over Morocco in the World…
Deschamps-led France in familiar territory
Didier Deschamps celebrates at the end of France’s 2-0 win over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Didier Deschamps has had to cope with personal tragedy and the looming realisation that his long spell as coach of France is about to end, but he looks more at ease than…
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon return next year
The seven-time champion crashed out in the semifinal against Sinner AFP July 11, 2026 Less than a minute read Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime at Wimbledon. Photo: AFP LONDON: The seven-time champion crashed out in the semifinal against Sinner Source link
Mandhana stars in inaugural Lord’s Test
India’s Smriti Mandhana pulls against England in the inaugural women’s Test at Lord’s. Photo: AFP LONDON: India opener Smriti Mandhana fell agonisingly short of becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s as the celebrated ground staged its inaugural women’s Test on Friday. The elegant Mandhana made 83, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur…
POL prices jacked up by Rs14 after brief respite
ISLAMABAD: Just a week after consumers received relief at the pump, the federal government has sharply increased petroleum prices, raising petrol by Rs13.18 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs13.80 per litre amid a renewed surge in international crude oil prices triggered by escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. The increase follows a…
Sinner salutes ‘true inspiration’ Djokovic
LONDON: Jannik Sinner hailed Novak Djokovic as a “true inspiration” as the defending Wimbledon champion revealed he had to raise his game to end his rival’s title bid on Friday. Sinner produced one of his best performances this year to rout Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a one-sided Centre Court semi-final. The world number one…
AJK seeks additional federal forces
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has sought additional security forces from the federal government, citing the prevailing law and order situation and ongoing protest activities by the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (Jaac). The AJK Home Department has sent a formal request to Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior, seeking the immediate deployment of…
Merino’s late goal sends Spain into WC semis
LOS ANGELES: Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday. The stunning finish at SoFi Stadium sets up a tantalizing showdown between European champions Spain and the tournament favorites France and the red-hot Kylian…
FCC sets aside SC’s Nasla Tower order
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has withdrawn the Supreme Court’s general directions that imposed restrictions on land conversion in Karachi and ordered the demolition of illegal constructions, including the orders that led to the demolition of Nasla Tower. It ruled that regulating buildings and enforcing construction laws fall primarily within the jurisdiction of the…
Convictions of Libya deportees rise to 64
GUJRAT: The number of deportees from Libya and Greece convicted for attempting illegal migration has climbed to 64 after a local court on Thursday sentenced another man from Gujranwala, as authorities pressed ahead with a sweeping crackdown on human trafficking networks across central Punjab. A Special Judge Central in Gujranwala convicted a deportee under Section…
On Wimbledon’s lawns, Czech excellence blooms again
Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic reacts during her match against Coco Gauff of the United States on day 11 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Whoever prevails, it will be the third time in four years that a Czech woman has held aloft the Venus Rosewater Dish following the…
