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Women's World Cup: England on brink of tournament knockout stages after 1-0 win over Denmark

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Summary: England secures a vital 1-0 victory over Denmark , putting them on the brink of reaching the tournament knockout stages. Kira Walsh sustains a serious injury during the match, causing concern among fans and teammates. Lauren James ' early goal lifts England 's spirits, while Denmark 's attempts at equalizing fall short. England 's World Cup chances look promising, and destiny is in their hands for the next round. FIFA's president faces criticism for missing some of the women's World Cup games, despite attending matches in the men's World Cup. ...

World’s Longest 'Interconnector' to Supply Green Electricity to 1.4 Million UK Homes

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World’s Longest 'Interconnector' to Supply Green Electricity to 1.4 Million UK Homes Summary: The Viking Link interconnector, spanning over 600 miles, is the world's longest land and sea interconnector, connecting the UK and Denmark. Interconnectors enable the UK to import cheap green electricity during high demand and export excess energy to other countries when wind generation exceeds local needs. Interconnection is critical in the effort to decarbonize the electricity power system and reduce carbon emissions, contributing significantly to the UK's power output. The expansion of interconnectors is essential to secure energy suppl...

New high-tech cargo ship sets sail to test wind power at sea

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Summary: The cargo ship PIXAS Ocean embarks on a voyage equipped with wind wings to explore wind power's potential for reducing emissions and energy usage in shipping. Maritime industry leaders, including Cargill, have invested in the development of wind wing technology to accelerate decarbonisation efforts in an industry responsible for nearly 3 percent of global CO2 emissions. Simon Schofield, Chief Technology Officer at Bar Technologies, explains how wind wing sails function, highlighting their ability to optimize energy harvesting and reduce bot...

Why Keira Walsh’s injury could be a ‘MASSIVE BLOW’ for England at the World Cup

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Summary: England started the match well with a goal from Lauren James , but the game took a negative turn when Keira Walsh suffered a potential knee injury . If Walsh's injury is severe and forces her to miss the World Cup , it will be a massive blow for England , as she is a crucial player with no direct replacement. Apart from the on-field impact, Walsh's injury may have psychological and emotional effects on the team, who would need to support each other in such a situation. Updates on Keira Walsh 's injury are awaited, and the football community hopes for a swift recovery to see her back on the field. ...

England Secures 1-0 Win Over Haiti in Women's World Cup Opener

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Summary: England's Lionesses secure a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening match of the Women's World Cup. Georgia Stanway's second-chance penalty kick secures England's first goal of the tournament. Haiti, ranked 53rd in the world, puts up a stiff competition, but England's defense prevails. England fans express unwavering confidence in the team's ability to win the World Cup. The Lionesses will face Denmark in their next match as they progress through the tournament. ...

Russian infighting 'out of control' in Bakhmut

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Russian infighting 'out of control' in Bakhmut The agreement, the understanding is that Ukraine will not strike targets on Russian territory. Well, this is the grey area. I mean, yes, the UK is saying we don't want these weapons to be used to strike Russian territory, but it's interesting that US, for example, so far has been reluctant to offer anything of the range of storm shadow. Perhaps where that grey area is crystallised is Crimea, because Crimea is de facto Russian territory now, but of course it's regarded by the UK and Western Allies as part of Ukraine still. So one thinks that that would be seen as a legitimate target in Western capitals, although obviously the reaction from Moscow would probably be pretty strong. Yeah, and it is true over the weekend that a Russian military aircraft, a couple of helicopters, a bomber and a combat aircraft were shot down ...

SpaceX Launches Crewed Spacecraft towards International Space Station

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Summary: SpaceX 's crewed spacecraft successfully launched towards the ISS propelled by a Falcon 9 rocket. Commander Jasmine Mabelli confirmed the ignition of Falcon 9 's engines. The crew is composed of individuals from different nations, showcasing unity amid diversity. The spacecraft's design and technology represent a significant leap in space exploration . ...

Renters More Vulnerable to Interest Rate Rises than Mortgage Holders, New Data Analysis Reveals

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Summary: New data analysis by Sky News reveals that renters are more vulnerable to interest rate rises than mortgage holders in the UK. Renters now represent the largest home occupancy group at 37 per cent, while mortgage holders account for only 30 per cent. The cost of buying homes has made renting more attractive, leading to a significant increase in the number of renters. Renters spend about 33 per cent of their income on housing costs, making them more susceptible to increasing expenses compared to homeowners. Legislation and protection for renters have not kept pace with the shift in home occupancy, leaving renters exposed to...