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Czech Republic

Police probe firebomb attack on Russian centre in Prague

The facade of the Russian Centre for Science and Culture damaged by Molotov cocktails.
The facade of the Russian Centre for Science and Culture damaged by Molotov cocktails.

Czechs book World Cup playoff final spot after penalty shootout win against Ireland

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Semi Final - Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland - Fortuna Arena, Prague, Czech Republic - March 26, 2026  Czech Republic's Jan Kliment celebrates winning the penalty shootout REUTERS/David W Cerny
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Semi Final - Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland - Fortuna Arena, Prague, Czech Republic - March 26, 2026  Czech Republic's Jan Kliment celebrates winning the penalty shootout REUTERS/David W Cerny

Czech coach Koubek denies labelling playoff opponents Ireland as primitive

Coleman fit for Czech test as Ireland bid to end 24‑year wait

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group F - Republic of Ireland v Portugal - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - November 13, 2025 Republic of Ireland's Seamus Coleman celebrates after the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group F - Republic of Ireland v Portugal - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - November 13, 2025 Republic of Ireland's Seamus Coleman celebrates after the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

Jannik Sinner powers past Alex Michelsen to reach Miami quarter-finals

Mar 24, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) celebrates winning a point against Alex Michelsen (USA) (not pictured) on day eight of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Mar 24, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) celebrates winning a point against Alex Michelsen (USA) (not pictured) on day eight of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Three US and Czech citizens detained over arson attack on Czech arms producer

The attack damaged a building used by Czech defence group LPP Holding, and was claimed by a group that says the company develops weapons in cooperation with an Israeli firm.
The attack damaged a building used by Czech defence group LPP Holding, and was claimed by a group that says the company develops weapons in cooperation with an Israeli firm.

Czech police detain dozens in betting probe

Pressure on Italy as play-off hopefuls eye 2026 World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso is hoping to lead the Italians to their first World Cup Finals appearance since 2014, when they face Northern Ireland in their play-off clash on March 26.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso is hoping to lead the Italians to their first World Cup Finals appearance since 2014, when they face Northern Ireland in their play-off clash on March 26.

Keely Hodgkinson in ‘shape of her life’ with eye on Jarmila Kratochvilova’s 800m record

Britain's Keely Hodgkinson celebrates winning the women's 800 metres during the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 2026 in Torun, Poland, on March 22, 2026.
Britain's Keely Hodgkinson celebrates winning the women's 800 metres during the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 2026 in Torun, Poland, on March 22, 2026.

Singaporean Celine Ng, 8, wins two awards at global violin competition in Prague

Rika (left), 11, and Celine, eight, were among 53 young musicians who took part in the Josef Micka Violin Competition.
Rika (left), 11, and Celine, eight, were among 53 young musicians who took part in the Josef Micka Violin Competition.

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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.