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Croatia

Snow clogs transport in Europe as Parisians turn to skis

A woman skis on the snow-covered grounds near the Eiffel Tower in Paris as winter weather with snow and cold temperatures hits a part of the country, France, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
A woman skis on the snow-covered grounds near the Eiffel Tower in Paris as winter weather with snow and cold temperatures hits a part of the country, France, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges

Fireworks explode over Sydney Harbour Bridge to mark the New Year in Sydney, Australia, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Fireworks explode over Sydney Harbour Bridge to mark the New Year in Sydney, Australia, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Japan footballer Kazuyoshi Miura signs for new team at 58 years old

Kazuyoshi Miura will turn 59 in February but he believes his passion for football has not changed.
Kazuyoshi Miura will turn 59 in February but he believes his passion for football has not changed.

Girona's on-loan goalkeeper Livakovic refuses to play, says coach

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - Second Leg - Benfica v Fenerbahce - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - August 27, 2025 Benfica's Leandro Barreiro in action with Fenerbahce's Dominik Livakovic REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - Second Leg - Benfica v Fenerbahce - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - August 27, 2025 Benfica's Leandro Barreiro in action with Fenerbahce's Dominik Livakovic REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

England kick off World Cup bid in Dallas, as 2026 schedule confirmed

Thomas Tuchel’s England - fourth in the current world ranking - will play Croatia at 3pm local time at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, just outside Dallas.
Thomas Tuchel’s England - fourth in the current world ranking - will play Croatia at 3pm local time at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, just outside Dallas.

England to start World Cup quest against familiar foe Croatia

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Draw Assistant Tom Brady draws England during the draw REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Draw Assistant Tom Brady draws England during the draw REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Spain reports first African swine fever cases since 1994 in wild boar

Spain detected its first cases of African swine fever since 1994 after two dead wild boars tested positive for the virus.
Spain detected its first cases of African swine fever since 1994 after two dead wild boars tested positive for the virus.

Two teens charged over landmark tower inferno in Croatia

The blaze broke out shortly before midnight  on Nov 17 and engulfed several floors of the landmark Vjesnik building in Croatia's capital, Zagreb.
The blaze broke out shortly before midnight  on Nov 17 and engulfed several floors of the landmark Vjesnik building in Croatia's capital, Zagreb.

Croatia secure World Cup spot with win over Faroe Islands

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group L - Croatia v Faroe Islands - Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia - November 14, 2025 Croatia playeres celebrate after qualifying for the World Cup finals REUTERS/Antonio Bronic
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group L - Croatia v Faroe Islands - Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia - November 14, 2025 Croatia playeres celebrate after qualifying for the World Cup finals REUTERS/Antonio Bronic

Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup, Germany and Netherlands edge closer

Croatian players, officials and their relatives celebrating their team's qualification for the World Cup on Nov 14.
Croatian players, officials and their relatives celebrating their team's qualification for the World Cup on Nov 14.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.