England

Sun English Edition | 7 hours, 19 minutes ago | positive

Harry Kane scores brace in England's 4-2 win against Croatia in World Cup opener

Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup Group L opener. Kane opened the scoring with a retaken penalty in the 12th minute, but Croatia equalized through Martin Baturina. Kane then headed in from a corner to give England the lead, but Croatia leveled again just before halftime. In the second half, Jude Bellingham set up Kane for his second goal, and Marcus Rashford sealed the win in the 85th minute. England next faces Ghana in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Maldives News Network | 11 months ago | positive

Wang Ziying makes history by winning women’s wheelchair title at Wimbledon

Chinese No. 4 seed Wang Ziying defeated top-seeded Yui Kamiji of Japan 6-3, 6-3 in the women's singles wheelchair final at Wimbledon on Saturday. Wang won her first Grand Slam title and became the first wheelchair player from the Chinese mainland to win a singles trophy at Wimbledon. Kamiji had won eight of their nine previous matches. Wang hit 55 winners in the match. She hugged her doubles partner Li Xiaohui after the victory. The two will compete for the women's doubles title on Sunday.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 9 months ago | positive

Spain Beat England 1-0 to Win First Women’s World Cup

Spain won their first Women's World Cup title by defeating England 1-0 in the final at Stadium Australia. Captain Olga Carmona scored the decisive goal in the first half. The match was the first Women's World Cup final without the US or Germany.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 11 months ago | neutral

Mount Leaves Boyhood Club for Arch Rivals Man United

Mason Mount transferred from Chelsea to Manchester United for an initial £55m plus £5m in add-ons. He signed a five-year contract with an option for an extra year. Mount cited manager Erik ten Hag's plans as key to his decision. He will wear the number 7 shirt. Mount scored 33 goals in 195 appearances for Chelsea since his debut in 2019. Chelsea had turned down three bids from United before agreeing.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 11 months ago | neutral

Liverpool Sign Dominik Szoboszlai From RB Leipzig

Liverpool FC signed Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for a £60 million transfer fee. He signed a five-year contract. Szoboszlai, 22, scored 6 goals and 8 assists last season. He is Liverpool's second signing of the summer after Alexis Mac Allister. Former manager Jesse Marsch compared him to Erling Haaland. Szoboszlai will strengthen Liverpool's midfield after departures of Milner, Keita, and Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Maldives Republic | 3 years ago | neutral

New Armoured Dinosaur Unearthed on Isle of Wight

Scientists discovered a new species of armoured dinosaur (ankylosaur) on the Isle of Wight, the first such find since 1896. Named Vectipelta Barretti after Professor Paul Barrett, the dinosaur lived between 66 and 145 million years ago. It is a herbivore with spiked armour, distinct from the previously known Polacanthus foxii.

Maldives Republic | 3 years ago | optimistic

NHS to Test Pharmacogenomics in Medication Prescription

The NHS in England will launch a pilot programme in June 2023 to test pharmacogenomics in medication prescription. The programme aims to ensure patients receive appropriate drugs and minimize side effects. Over 90% of individuals have genetic variations affecting drug response. A study in The Lancet found pharmacogenetics-guided prescribing could reduce adverse drug reactions by 30%. The University of Manchester leads the pilot, with plans to expand nationally if successful.

Maldives Republic | 3 years ago | positive

Manchester City Win First Champions League, Complete Treble

Manchester City won their first Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in Istanbul, completing a treble after winning the Premier League and FA Cup. Rodri scored the decisive goal in the second half. City became the first English team to win the treble since Manchester United in 1999. The match was tense, with Inter Milan missing several chances.