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Speed skating: Inspired Francesca Lollobrigida wins Italy’s first gold of Games

Italy's Francesca Lollobrigida in action during the women’s 3,000 metres speed skating on Feb 7.

Nervy Pakistan survive Dutch scare in cricket T20 World Cup opener

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi (centre) and Faheem Ashraf are congratulated by the Netherlands' Aryan Dutt for their group-stage win in the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Feb 7, 2026.

Welsh footballer Kai Whitmore, who has Singaporean heritage, in talks to join Young Lions

dgsoc12 - Kai Whitmore, whose grandfather was born in Singapore, is hoping to represent the Lions

Credit: Courtesy of Kai Whitmore

Russia's investment in Northern Fleet undiminished, UK naval chief says

Frigate Admiral Gorshkov, part of a group of Russian Northern Fleet ships, is seen in Venezuela's port city of La Guaira, Venezuela July 2, 2024. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Mathieu Van der Poel romps to record eighth cyclo-cross world title

Netherlands' rider Mathieu van der Poel celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Cyclocross World Championships in Hulst, the Netherlands on Feb 1.

Tigst Assefa, Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir to face off in London Marathon women’s race

A 2024 photo showing Olympic marathon medallists (from left) Tigst Assefa, Sifan Hassan and Hellen Obiri. These three will be joined by top names Peres Jepchirchir and Joyciline Jepkosgei at the start line for the London Marathon.

Netherlands ‘insufficiently’ protects Caribbean island from climate change, court rules

A resident of the Dutch territory of Bonaire - off Venezuela - weeping outside the court, after the Dutch government was ordered to do more to protect the island from the effects of climate change.

Six EU countries hold call in push for ‘two‑speed’ Europe

The EU group includes Germany, France, Poland, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands and is aimed at facilitating agile decision-making.

Dutch parties agree on rare minority government

Democrats 66 (D66) party leader Rob Jetten speaks following the first exit poll result in the Dutch parliamentary elections in Leiden, Netherlands, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

Luke Littler is Tiger Woods of darts: Singapore legend Paul Lim

Even in his 70s, Singapore's Paul Lim is still excelling in his sport, becoming the oldest player to reach the WDF World Darts Championship final in 2024 at the age of 70.

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