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ICC's revamped ODI World Cup format comes under intense criticism from Associates, WCA

Associate nations and players criticise the ICC's new ODI World Cup format. The World Cricketers' Association expressed concerns over transparency and consultation processes. Captains from Scotland, Netherlands, and Namibia highlighted reduced opportunities for emerging teams. They believe this hinders global cricket growth and player development. Players advocate for meaningful consultation…

The Economic Times

England players, not Tuchel, to blame for poor ‘mentality’ in Argentina defeat, says former Southgate assistant

The former Netherlands striker has insisted Tuchel shouldn’t bear the brunt of the blame for England’s World Cup exit

The Independent UK

How do citizens of NATO countries view the alliance?

NATO has often been in the headlines in recent years, amid Russia's war in Ukraine and US President Donald Trump's threats against fellow member states and other crises. While citizens' opinions of the military alliance are generally positive, there are significant difference between countries.

Euronews

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How many times have Spain won the World Cup?

Spain will face defending champions Argentina in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday. Spain booked their place in the final by impressively beating tournament favourites France 2-0 in the semi-finals, while Argentina secured a 2-1 victory against England. Spain have won the World Cup once before back…

The Independent UK

Robots, AI and drones: how the Dutch navy is using tech to transform its sea defences

Uncrewed systems are the future for armed forces and the Netherlands is leading the way ‘to keep people out of danger zones’

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona Rocked by Nightmare Injury Blow Just Days Into Preseason—Report

A dark cloud in the form of a serious knee injury looms large at the Camp Nou.

Sports Illustrated

Confused about your building’s energy performance? Here’s how to understand Europe’s new labels

Imagine an apartment that could be teleported across Europe. In Spain, its energy certificate might read D. In Germany, the same apartment could earn a C on a scale that runs to H. In Brussels, it might land on B, one of more than 15 subclasses. In the Netherlands, where…

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US advocacy groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions, citing free speech

Two US groups sued the Trump administration over sanctions against the International Criminal Court. These sanctions reportedly halted advocacy and ICC submissions by affected organizations. The lawsuit argues the sanctions violate constitutional free speech protections for Americans. European allies and the Netherlands have backed the ICC's mandate and operations. The…

The Economic Times

Have the top four teams ever made up the World Cup semi-finalists before?

Plus: back-to-back heavy wins and defeats, and an unsurprising challenger to a Lionel Messi record

The Guardian - UK

Europe's corporate debt ranking: Which countries borrow the most?

Seven European countries exceed the European Commission's benchmark for company debt, but the figures tell a more complex story. Multinational financing, not financially weak companies, explains much of the ranking.

Euronews

Penalty shootouts are soccer’s most brutal tests. What are the best strategies for attackers, goalkeepers and coaches?

The crowd roars in nervous anticipation. Nearly 90,000 fans pack the stadium, while 1.5 billion watch around the world. We could be talking about Germany’s (or Netherlands’) shock elimination from this year’s World Cup…

The Conversation

Why the England v Argentina referee could be a good omen for Lionel Messi

American official Ismael Elfath has been appointed as the referee for England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday. This could be a good omen for Argentine superstar Lionel Messi , as Elfath was the referee when Messi’s Inter Miami won the 2023 Leagues Cup, while he has also been…

The Independent UK

Chip toolmaker ASML expected to shine light on capacity and China challenges

The Netherlands-based business is Europe's most valuable listed company with a market capitalisation of €610 billion ($696 billion) after the AI boom helped to lift its share price by nearly 70% this year as memory chip makers such as SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron rush to add capacity.

The Economic Times

The Netherlands kept losing its battle against rising floods with water flooding towns and farmland, then it spent billions giving rivers more room and the experiment is now protecting the lives of millions

The Netherlands has spent much of its history trying to keep rivers under control with higher dikes and stronger flood barriers. But repeated flooding in the 1990s revealed that simply building bigger walls was no longer enough. Rising river levels, heavier rainfall and the growing impacts of climate change continued…

The Times of India

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Socceroos star has surgery, set for three months out

Socceroo Jordan Bos will be sidelined for "multiple" months of the season in the Netherlands after the knee injury he suffered at the World Cup.

The Times of India

Nearly a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, yet for centuries the Dutch have been reclaiming land from the sea instead of losing it

Almost a third of the Netherlands sits at or below sea level. Yet instead of losing land to the water, the Dutch have spent hundreds of years doing the opposite, turning water into land they can actually live on. They do this using dikes, windmills, pumps and specially built plots…

The Times of India

The Netherlands built a 32-kilometre dam to push back the sea and create more farmland, accidentally creating an entirely new province where ships once sailed

Dutch engineering transformed the Zuiderzee into new land for farming. This reclamation project revealed hundreds of ancient shipwrecks buried in the soil. Medieval villages and their structures also lay hidden beneath the modern fields. Researchers used multiple disciplines to reconstruct this forgotten landscape. Living on this reclaimed land showcases human…

Fortune

Harry Styles fans flew to Amsterdam, paid a 21% premium for hotels, and sent inflation soaring. One Gen Zer paid $1,000 for a tiny 'box' hotel room

Young people may be struggling with financial milestones, but Harry Styles fans in the Netherlands proved their spending power can catch bankers' eyes.

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The Independent UK

Morocco goalkeeper Bono’s amazing World Cup penalty-saving record after denying Kylian Mbappe

Morocco goalkeeper Bono saved France captain Kylian Mbappe’s first-half penalty in their World Cup quarter-final clash on Thursday. Mbappe had won the penalty after being fouled by Manchester United’s Noussair Mazraoui but was made to wait around three minutes to take the spot-kick. When he eventually stepped up, his effort…

TechRadar

How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off times

Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals online for free from anywhere as France take on Spain and England play Argentina.

Euronews

World Cup sparks wave of racist misinformation online

False claims and AI-generated videos with racist overtones have circulated during the FIFA World Cup alongside genuine incidents of racism and xenophobia.

The Guardian - US

World Cup quarter-final (and beyond) predictions: will anyone derail France’s title bid?

France remain favorites, but can Spain, Argentina, England or Norway spoil the party? Our writers make their World Cup quarter-final predictions

The Independent UK

Museum floor covered in 800 pounds of peanut butter in sticky tribute to artist

That is roughly 15,000 sandwiches worth

Sports Lens

World Cup 2026 Quarter Final France vs. Morocco Predictions

France vs. Morocco at Gillette Stadium on July 9. Mbappe leads with 7 goals as Les Bleus go in at -166 to reach the World Cup 2026 semi-final.

The Guardian - UK

Race discrimination case over child’s swim puts ‘Dutch paradox’ in focus

Father of boy refused entry to pool says case is reminder that some Dutch do not acknowledge reality of racism

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