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The Star
23 minutes ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Bayern's Kompany cautious of 'dangerous' Club World Cup rivals Boca
Jun 15, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany looks on against Auckland City FC during the second half of a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images/File Photo (Reuters) -Bayern Munich strolled to a 10-0 win over Auckland City in their Club World Cup opener but there will be no room for complacency when they face Argentina's Boca Juniors in their second Group C match, the German club's coach Vincent Kompany said on Thursday. Boca came close to winning their opener against Benfica but let a two-goal lead slip away in a 2-2 draw with the Portuguese side, and Kompany said they presented a real threat on the transition. "We know the quality of the tournament ... every team taking part here is a winning team," Kompany told reporters ahead of Friday's game, with Bayern looking to win their third Club World Cup title. "Boca are a very dangerous team in the transition game. They believe in their moments. The team spirit is good. We have respect for Boca. But we're looking at ourselves and want to bring our qualities to the game." Kompany said they were familiar with the Argentine style of play with many of the country's players plying their trade in Europe. "We know a lot of Argentinian players from the European leagues. It's a football we understand very well," he added. "It might feel a bit like an away game. But we want to be Bayern Munich. We have to show the right emotion." Kompany was happy to welcome attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala and centre back Dayot Upamecano back into the side after missing over two months with injuries. Germany's Musiala, who scored 12 goals as Bayern secured their 34th German top-flight title, came off the bench to score a hat-trick against Auckland on Sunday. "Jamal Musiala and Dayot Upamecano haven't played for a long time. We're very happy that they're back and fit. Integration is an important issue and we have to look at it. Otherwise, everyone's 100% fit," Kompany said. (Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
Time of India
28 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
JNTU Hyderabad has signed an MoU with two German institutions; to offer dual degree programmes
HYDERABAD: JNTUH entered into a partnership with two German institutions - Knowledge Foundation at Reutlingen University and the University of Kassel, by signing a MoU to offer students a bachelor's degree from JNTUH and a master's degree from a partner German university from the academic year 2025-26. Integrated bachelor's-master's in professional software engineering, international master's in professional software engineering, master's in energy systems, double-degree master of science program titled Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency - Management, Engineering, and Application will be offered.
Spectator
29 minutes ago
- Business
- Spectator
Grape Britain: English wine is having its moment in the sun
Our homegrown wine was, until fairly recently, regarded internationally as a bit of a joke. Peter Ustinov could quip that he imagined hell to be 'Italian punctuality, German humour and English wine'. Likewise, Lord Jay, serving as a diplomat in Paris, recalled the British ambassador rubbing up against resistance from the home side – let alone foreigners – as he sought to be an early advocate. The ambassador was hosting Edward Heath, President Giscard d'Estaing and the governor of the Bank of France for lunch: 'I remember [ambassador] Ewen Fergusson saying, 'Sir Edward, wonderful that you're here. I am tempted to serve you a delicious English white wine'. 'I hope, ambassador, that you'll resist that temptation,' was his reply.' But the situation has since been transformed. The 'British wine' of the past – mostly second-rate fortified wines made from imported grapes – has given way to more than 1,000 vineyards across the UK producing some world-class bottles. This week, The Trouble with Dreams 2009 by the winemaker Sugrue South Downs became the first sparkling wine magnum to be named one of the top 50 wines in the world at the Decanter World Wine Awards. The Sussex sparkling white was awarded Best in Show – an accolade champagne has never achieved in the 1.5-litre bottle format. And at a 'Battle of the Bubbles' blind tasting at London Wine Fair last month, the 2010 Nyetimber 1086 was the overall top scoring wine, with Gusbourne's 51 Degrees North 2016 in second place – beating off everything from Dom Pérignon and Ruinart to Krug and Bollinger. Champagne houses are buying up land in southern England to get in on the act. Patrick McGrath, CEO of wine specialists Hatch Mansfield, is the co-founder of one of them, having teamed up with Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger to plant in England. The estate, in Kent, sells under the name Domaine Evremond. Patrick tells me that there were differences between the continental climate of Champagne and our maritime conditions, but warmer weather has made southern England better suited to winemaking than ever. Taittinger is joined by Pommery whose decade-old partnership with Hampshire producers Hattingley Valley created Louis Pommery England. There have long been rumours that LVMH (owners of Moët & Chandon) is eyeing up investment opportunities. In 2023, California-based Jackson Family Wines bought 65 hectares of land in Essex's Crouch Valley. We have the climate to thank, with the sunnier and warmer weather attributed to climate change having driven the sector's development. This is a success story that would no doubt grate with Greta but refusing to make hay while the sun shines would be asinine. As silver linings go, it's a jolly good one. Though I suspect suggestions that Hull could become 'the new Bordeaux' by 2100 with climate change enabling cabernet sauvignon production to flourish as far north as Yorkshire may be a dream too far. Champagne houses are buying up land in southern England to get in on the act Wine is one of the great success stories of British food and drink in recent years, and viticulture is Britain's fastest-growing agricultural sector. While quantities produced are still relatively small, and the vast majority is therefore consumed in the UK, about 8 per cent is currently exported with the Scandis in particular being great fans. The UK is already a world leader in the luxury sector, and consumers are always on the hunt for the novel and exciting. The potential is obvious. The Establishment has embraced the new tipple. Chapel Down is already the official sparkling wine of England cricket, the Boat Race and Ascot. I am doing my level best to ensure all British embassies around the world are serving English sparkling whenever the occasion demands fizz, and to persuade Wimbledon to replace its long-running partnership with Lanson (the 'official champagne' of the Championships since 2001) with something English. Surely long overdue for the All England Club? It's reaching new heights in the air. BA has started serving prestige cuvée English sparkling in First Class, with offerings from Nyetimber, Gusbourne and Sugrue South Downs also on the list. The airline has been offering English in Business Class since 2023 and while it hasn't abandoned champagne entirely, its growing confidence in our homegrown product is clear. Ditto top restaurants in London where it's increasingly rare to not have at least one English on the wine list. Royal stardust helps: Cornwall's Camel Valley became the first English wine label to secure royal warrants from the King and Queen last year. Indeed, the royals were early champions: rosé brut from Chapel Down in Sussex was served at the Prince and Princess of Wales's wedding in 2011. Sparkling wine from Sugrue South Downs in Sussex has triumphed over champagne in the Decanter World Wine Awards [Sarah Weal] It's not all plain sailing. Production is volatile: last year it was just 6-7 million bottles, largely due to the cool and wet summer, compared with 2023's record harvest of 21.6 million. Cost can also deter some (though there are deals to be found: Aldi has its Winemaster's Lot English sparkling wine at £9.99 throughout English Wine Week, from now until 25 June). Champagne retains cachet and hasn't gone away. But those still snooty about our domestic product may like to know about the Englishman Christopher Merret. In 1662, in a paper presented the Royal Society, Merret became the first person to describe the method of adding sugar and molasses to wine to stimulate a second fermentation in the bottle to make it sparkling – a process we today call méthode champenoise. It's been suggested that British merchants were producing sparkling wine for several decades before Dom Pérignon and the rest of the French Champenois were doing so. Ooh la la. The French won't like that.
Daily Mirror
43 minutes ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool enter talks for £43m star as transfer 'approved' by striker
Liverpool are enjoying a busy summer transfer window and are set to finalise Florian Wirtz's move to Anfield with the German international expected to undergo his medical on Friday Liverpool are set to move a step closer to finalising their British record transfer for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. The Germany international is expected to begin his medical on Friday ahad of his £116million move. It marks a quick start to the transfer window by Arne Slot's side who have seen the addition of Jeremie Frimpong. The Reds have already said goodbye to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Caoimhin Kelleher to Real Madrid and Brentford respectively. And there is more to come as the Premier League champions move to sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth to strengthen their options at full-back. A new forward could be on the agenda too with Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike of interest. There could be more exits too. Andy Robertson, Jarell Quansah and Federico Chiesa all have uncertain futures at Anfield. Mirror Football takes a look at some of the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours. Liverpool enter talks Liverpool are ready to rival Chelsea for Malick Fofana, as Lyon demand £43m for his exit. Fofana, 20, is said to favour a move to Merseyside. According to L'Equipe, Chelsea have opened talks over a move but Liverpool have made contact with the player's new agents, after he joined Roc Nation. Manchester United are also claimed to have a strong interest in the player. Earlier in the year, Fofana's then agent Bobo Fofana hinted Anfield could lie in the youngster's future. "The choice of heart would be Liverpool," he said earlier this year. "He has the potential to enter the rotation, and above all, we would like to see him succeed African legends such as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, and El-hadji Diouf." Darwin approves transfer Darwin Nunez has given his approval on a move to Napoli, according to reports in Italy. Sky Sport Italy claim the Serie A champions Napoli have started talks to sign Nunez and the Uruguay international, 25, has 'already given the ok'. But Liverpool's demands could yet prove problematic. The Reds have set a £59.8m asking price and want £55.6m of that to be paid up front. Chiesa message New Italy boss Gennaro Gattuso has revealed Federico Chiesa must find more playing time to feature in his squads going forward. The former AC Milan midfielder and manager was speaking at his unveiling having replaced Luciano Spalletti. 'In these days, I called 35 players [who did not make the squad], I spoke to everyone,' he said. 'Even Chiesa, whom I told to play consistently. "There are players who have been out but who can lend a hand. The pitch speaks: if you do things well, the doors of the national team are open." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Euronews
an hour ago
- Politics
- Euronews
Trump says he'll decide on US attacks on Iran within two weeks
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he'll decide within two weeks whether or not Washington will get directly involved military in the conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump says two weeks will be enough to decide whether a diplomatic solution is possible. The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered the eighth day, with both sides trading hundreds of missile strikes. Dozens of Israelis were killed in cross-border Iranian strikes, while Tehran suffered hundreds of fatalities. The conflict started last week in the early hours of Friday as Israel carried out a surprise attack on Tehran, targeting military and nuclear sites. Israel says its decision to attack was to guarantee its survival as it grew increasingly concerned about Iran's rapidly developing nuclear programme. On Thursday, a missile struck the vicinity of the European Union delegation in Tel Aviv, according to several sources consulted by Euronews. The origin of the missile was not immediately clear, but it was presumed to be a projectile fired by Iran against Israel amid the military escalation between the two countries, which is now on its seventh day. The distance between the EU delegation and the strike is believed to be between 400 and 500 metres, two sources indicated. The strike happened on Thursday near a district where several European embassies are located, including those from the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, North Macedonia and Ireland, as well as the Tel Aviv-Savidor Central railway station. A spokesperson for the European Commission said the personnel were safe. "While no EU staff were injured today, we note with grave concern that diplomatic premises have been damaged in the attacks by Iran," the spokesperson said. "Under no circumstances, civilian areas and infrastructures as well as foreign diplomatic staff and missions should be targeted or attacked." Earlier, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after Tehran struck a major hospital in southern Israel and hit residential buildings near Tel Aviv, wounding at least 240 people. Israel's military 'has been instructed and knows that in order to achieve all of its goals, this man absolutely should not continue to exist," said Katz. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to moderate his approach to the conflict with Iran. According to a German government source, Merz underlined the importance of "diplomatic solutions" to Israel. On Friday, Germany is expected to hold nuclear talks with its European partners and the Iranian foreign minister at its permanent representation in Geneva. Iran also appears unwilling to back down as they vowed to continue fighting to defend their land, people and sovereignty against the threat Israel poses. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Iran's Ambassador to the UN Ali Bahraini stated that Iran's main priority currently is 'to stop aggression, to stop attacks'. "I personally cannot imagine there would be a strong probability at the moment for a kind of diplomatic idea or initiative because for us it would be inappropriate if we think or talk at the moment about anything rather than stopping the aggressors," Bahraini noted. He however noted that Israel is not an entity 'with which somebody can negotiate', adding that Tehran's response must be resolute in order to show Israel that 'it is not able to cross the red lines against Iran'. Bahraini also slammed the EU, as he stated that the bloc carries some of the blame for the conflict breaking out. "We believe that the minimum thing Europeans can do is to very explicitly condemn Israel and stop their support for Israel," Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva Ali Bahraini said in an interview for Euronews. Speaking on a looming US attack amid Trump's recent threats, Bahraini asserted that Iran would respond firmly to any attack by Washington on its land, adding that attacks on US soil are not off the table. In an extended interview with Euronews on Thursday, Israel's ambassador to the EU and NATO Haim Regev said Israel is in a 'tough war with Iran' not just to destroy its nuclear programme and missiles, but also to defend Europe, to save lives in Ukraine, and to create a space for opportunity and new hope in the Middle East. But Regev also made it bluntly clear that Israel 'is not negotiating with anybody on the Iran and Gaza threats', when asked about a reset with the EU over Iran following the convulsions of the Gaza crisis. 'We are now doing what is good for the state of Israel, removing the nuclear and missile threat and also on the other hand releasing the hostages from Gaza and eliminating the capability of Hamas to stay there," the ambassador expressed Israel's position in its ongoing dialogue with Brussels. "So it's not a matter of let's do and let's negotiate and give you that and get that. This is not the case here,' Regev said. Regev said Israel took action against Iran because it did not have a choice, 'to remove a direct threat to the state of Israel', addressing full frontal the fact that diplomacy, agreements and sanctions failed to work. When asked about regime change in Iran, the Israeli ambassador chose to underline that Israel's offensive in Iran is 'exceeding the original military plan, getting close to achieve all goals for this war'. As a result, Israel has the capability to act on multiple fronts to 'remove the nuclear and missile threat from Iran and the terror threat in Gaza,' according to Regev. But the effects of the decisive action against Iran go beyond the Middle East, Israel's top diplomat said, underlining that it is also set to protect Europe because 'Iran poses a threat also to Europe.' 'When people ask me, why not to solve it with diplomacy, I ask why does Iran need a 4,000-kilometre missile to reach Brussels and other places? For what do they need it? For what? Is there any threat that Europe poses to Iran militarily? Why is Iran developing this missile? Why is Iran promoting terror? Why is Iran supporting Russia,' Regev asked. Following up with a strong, unequivocal statement for Israel, the ambassador said that 'targetting Iranian missile facilities is saving Ukrainian lives, by harming Iran's ability to supply missiles and drones to Russia, contributing or diminishing their capability to harm Ukrainians through Russia because Iran is one of the big supporters of Russia's war with Ukraine.' When asked about Moscow's offer to mediate the Iran-Israel conflict, the ambassador dismissed the idea swiftly by saying 'right now we are not interviewing leaders for who is going to be the mediator.' Through all these developments, according to Regev, Israel sees this reality taking shape as 'an opportunity', due to what he calls 'our success'. 'For the first time in years, there is a hope for the people of the region," he said. In Israel's view, he explained, radical groups such as 'the Mullahs in Iran, the Houthis in Yemen, Assad in Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon' controlled the regimes in countries surrounding Israel. 'The idea was let's speak with them, international community, let's try to reach an agreement, let's start to do something, let's start to appease them. It didn't work." "For the first time in a decade there is a hope for the people there, because see what's happening in Lebanon, see what's happening in Syria. And I hope that we'll see it in Iran. It's thanks to the Israeli operation on the ground,' said the Israeli ambassador, outlining his country's future Middle East policy vision. 'And maybe, not maybe, I'm sure that for the long run it will improve the situation on the ground for the people of the region. For the people of Israel, of course, but also the people in the region,' he said. But, he stressed, Israel 'is paying a price for that, we understand that this is something that we need to do once and for all, whatever price we will pay. This is right now an opportunity that we cannot stop in the middle,' he expressed the current Israeli decisive mindset. Israel now sees any future diplomacy in a different paradigm, contrary to the formats that attempted to contain Iran's nuclear programme over the last years. 'When Israel has removed most of the threat, we expect Europe and the international community will step in and verify that Iran is not going back to be a bad player,' he specified. Since Israel believes that the previous diplomacy formats failed leading to the current crisis, the ambassador underlined again and again throughout the interview the need for Europe and the international community to initiate a new framework in which 'diplomacy will play a role, but this time will be more concrete, practical with the specific outcomes.' 'Israel does not have any interest to go to a large-scale war and I'm not sure that also Iran is interested in that or their regime. So the best thing is to keep pressing Iran, put a strong stand by the international community and Europe, warning Iran." "They need to understand that nobody is standing with them, and there will be consequences for them to go for a larger scale. So I think it also depends on how the international community in Europe will react to this threat. Directly towards Iran,' the Israeli ambassador presented his government's view of the Middle East's post-war reality. Asked if negotiations can yield results now, the ambassador answered briefly: 'We are right now focusing on achieving the goal of our military operation.' 'But it needs to be followed by strong measures by the international community, including Europe. This time it should be strict. No nuclear, no missiles." "Without any loopholes or without any trying and attempts to overcome this sanction,' Regev outlined Israel's position on any future negotiation, 'when the war is over." Israel's ambassador to the EU chose to be equally clear and firm about his government's current interactions with the European Union on the crisis with Iran, saying 'we hear different tones, but at the end of the road we see and we feel the support.' The Israeli government has 'a continuous and intensive interaction' with the top EU institutions in Brussels, but 'of course it is complicated when it comes to have one position in the Union composed of 27 member states.' When asked if he perceives a reset over Iran after the political reactions over the Gaza crisis, Regev said, 'It depends on who you ask, it's the honest answer." 'There is a war right now and Israel is actually leading this war against Iran, that this is the war also for the benefit, for the long run of Europe. So this is not the time right now to examine or to push things or to try to put obstacles in the Israel-EU relations." "This is definitely not the time or the day after we got hit by rockets, with many dozens of civilians injured and killed. Right now it's time to focus on this war with Iran and this is what we expect that the EU will do,' Regev stated. But still, he chose to make it clear that the 'operation in Gaza is not related to Israel's relation with the EU, but it is related to what is happening on the ground' even if 'there is a group that pushes for reviewing and keeps putting the issue of Gaza on the table, while there are other groups that understand that this is not the time.' 'And this is what we try to do, to push more for the group and the actors that understand that this is not the time right now,' the ambassador seemed to urge the pro-Israel voices to speak up. 'There are still 53 hostages there, and they must be released before if we want to end this war. Second, as long as Hamas is there, controlling Gaza, we don't want to see them the day after." "So we want this war to end, like everybody. But we want the hostages back and we want to see that Hamas does not have any control. It's not only related to our relation with the EU, and we try as much as we can to explain this line,' Regev concluded.
