Euro 2020: England star Mason Mount warns Denmark that they will be coming into 'the lion's den'
By Simon Peach, Pa Chief Football WriterPublished: 04:47 EDT, 4 July 2021 | Updated: 04:47 EDT, 4 July 2021Mason Mount says Denmark are coming into 'the lion's den' as England head back to a rocking Wembley for Wednesday's mouth-watering Euro 2020 semi-final. 'It is unbelievable to play at Wembley and all our group games and the Germany game were special, special games to be involved in,' Mount said. 'I was on the bench and now it is a semi-final at Wembley and hopefully we can get to the final. 'You are in the lion's den and you have to come and perform. 'What a performance, there's a lot of positives from the game, there's stuff we can look at but it's a special game but now we will look to the next one.'
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July 04, 2021 08:48 UTC
Advisory issued for gusty winds heavy rain above 100mm
July 4, 2021 01:49 pmThe Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for torrential rains and gusty winds in the south-western parts of the country. Accordingly, heavy showers or thundershowers above 100mm can be expected particularly in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today (July 04). The Meteorology Department has urged the public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by strong winds associated with thundershowers and lightning.
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July 04, 2021 08:15 UTC
Top 10 Heartbreaking Facts About Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt (TR) is unquestionably one of history’s most interesting characters. Herein I have chosen to elaborate on ten heartbreaking episodes in TR’s life. Roosevelt quickly became disenchanted with his protégée, who was not the man TR thought he was. 5 His Son Kermit Committed SuicideTR’s second son Kermit, like his brothers, served with distinction during World War I. TR told the Brazilian leader of the expedition that the murderer must be tracked and killed for the crime.
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July 04, 2021 08:03 UTC
Huge bull breaks out of field and traps a couple in their car on country road
Tina O'Neill and her partner Ken Fuller took refuge Thursday afternoon after the huge animal burst through a field fence and onto the road. Visibly angry - he then proceeded to roam around the country lane, bellowing and snacking on the verge. Posting pictures of the raging bull on social media, Tina, 44, said: 'When you get trapped in the car because this beast has escaped from the field.' Luckily the farmer was alerted and arrived to put the huge bovine back in his field near the village of Castle Eaton, just north of Swindon. So we sat for about 20/30 minutes to wait for the farmer to come rescue us and put him back in the field.
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July 04, 2021 07:52 UTC
Sri Lanka Army launches house construction project in Kilinochchi
Under the directives and guidelines given by Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva, Sri Lanka Army has launched a house construction project for the less fortunate in Kilinochchi. Accordingly, the Army stated that at present, six houses are under construction in view of uplifting the living standards of the most-affected sections of the society while promoting reconciliation. General Officer Commanding, 66 Division Maj. Gen. Ajith Dissanayake closely supervises the project. Further, the Army stated that 20 Sri Lanka Light Infantry, 24 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 11 Gajaba Regiment, 20 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 5 Mechanized Infantry Regiment and 2 Sri Lanka National Guard troops have been involved in the project with the sponsorship of philanthropists and donors.
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July 04, 2021 07:18 UTC
Emirates suspends passengers from Sri Lanka to Dubai
The Emirates has decided to suspend the carriage of passengers from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan until the 15th of July, in line with the directives from the government of United Arab Emirates (UAE). In addition, the passengers who have connected through Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the last 14 days will not be accepted to travel from any other point to the UAE, Dubai’s flagship carrier said in a statement published on its website. However, UAE Nationals, holders of UAE Golden Visas and members of diplomatic missions who comply with updated COVID‑19 protocols are exempt and may be accepted for travel. “Emirates regrets any inconvenience caused,” the statement read further.
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July 04, 2021 07:02 UTC
Kroos will retire at Real Madrid and admits he could hang up boots for good in just two years
Toni Kroos revealed his plans to end his illustrious playing career at LaLiga giants, Real MadridKroos is eager to win more trophies with Los Blancos before hanging up his boots. 'I will decide whether I will renew for a season or two, that is still open for discussion, but I am completely sure that I will retire at Real Madrid.' It had been clear to me for a long time that I would not be available for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 'Mainly because I want to focus fully on my goals with Real Madrid for the next few years. In addition, Kroos says he feels more appreciation by the Bernabeu fans than that of the German national team.
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July 04, 2021 06:00 UTC
At least 40 rescued after military plane crashes in Philippines
A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying troops crashed in a southern province Sunday after missing the runway and at least 40 people on board were rescued from the burning wreckage, the military chief said. The plane was transporting troops from southern Cagayan de Oro city, Sobejana said. Government forces have been battling Abu Sayyaf militants in the predominantly Muslim province of Sulu for decades. The airport in Sulu’s main town of Jolo is located a few kilometers (miles) from a mountainous area where troops have battled the Abu Sayyaf. The United States and the Philippines have separately blacklisted the Abu Sayyaf as a terrorist organization for bombings, ransom kidnappings and beheadings.
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July 04, 2021 05:48 UTC
Jehan Abeyratne: An inspiring young teacher
Jehan Abeyratne, aged 11, is a self-taught musician specialising in guitar, a songwriter and also a published author. I lived in Dubai for seven years and I went to school in Dubai until the fourth grade. Firstly my father helped me learn one chord and he let me play it until I could play it properly. They were happy as some of them were really able to master it and were even able to play songs. Also, if you are interested in learning to play the guitar you can contact me on 0771148038 and I can help you with that.
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July 04, 2021 04:52 UTC
CID arrests two including website owner linked to sex-trafficking ring
The cybercrimes unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the owner of the website in which an advertisement was published for the procuration and sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old girl. In the meantime, the finance manager of the relevant website has also been taken into custody by the law enforcement authorities. According to the police, a total of 28 suspects are currently under arrest over the said sex-trafficking ring. The incident first came to light during an investigation into a person arrested in Mount Lavinia on June 07. Investigations are under way in search of 16 other suspects who are linked to the crime, the police said further.
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July 04, 2021 04:30 UTC
Shocking campus video from Georgetown sees students struggle to say they are proud to be from US
The simple question was posed by Ophelie Jacobson, a reporter with Campus Reform, a conservative news website just ahead of the July Fourth holiday. Jacobson walked around the wealthy suburb of Georgetown which is also home to the liberal Georgetown University. 'I wouldn't say I'm as proud as I was, but there is still a little bit of country pride,' another female student added with a glimmer of hope. An African-American student said that being a black person meant she 'experienced a lot of oppression that comes with that.' But when asked if there was a more welcoming country than the U.S., she was unable to provide an answer.
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July 04, 2021 03:56 UTC
Another area isolated, 5 GN divisions released from isolation status
The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) has issued an updated announcement on isolation orders. Thereby, the following area will remain isolated effective from 6.00 am today (July 04) until further notice:Kandy DistrictKatugastota police area• Saragadeniya Watta in Yatiwawala GN DivisionIn the meantime, the isolation orders issued on the following five Grama Niladhari Divisions have been lifted with effect from this morning:Kalutara DistrictKalutara North police area• Maha Waskaduwa South GN DivisionBatticaloa DistrictKalawanchikudy police area• Periyakallar 2 GN Division• Periyakallar 3 GN Division• Periyakallar 3 South GN DivisionNuwara-Eliya DistrictKotmale police area• Beramana South GN Division
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July 04, 2021 01:41 UTC
Biden says the US WILL retaliate if Russia was behind the mass cyberattack that hit 200 firms
Joe Biden has warned that the US will retaliate if it finds out Russia was behind the mass cyberattack that hit at least 1,000 American firms in the run-up to July 4 weekend. He added: 'If it is either with the knowledge of and/or a consequence of Russia, then I told Putin we will respond.' The warning comes after the two leaders met at the Geneva Summit last month, where Biden warned Putin there would be consequences if ransomware attacks continued to hit the US from Russia. Joe Biden warned that the US will retaliate if it finds out Russia was behind the mass cyberattack that hit at least 1,000 firms in the run-up to July 4 weekend. Around 200 US businesses were impacted by a 'colossal' cyber attack Friday, paralyzing their computer networks.
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July 04, 2021 00:11 UTC
Road to nowhere: Montenegro is $1 billion out of pocket to China for a botched 270-mile highway
China Road and Bridge Corporation, the state-owned company which is building the bridge with imported Chinese workers, has not yet finished constructing the first section of the 270-mile highway to the Serbian capital Belgrade. Montenegro is the first country in Europe to find itself in this position with what has been dubbed 'the highway to nowhere.' The six Western Balkan countries – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia - are surrounded by EU member states. Montenegro could be attractive to China for a number of reasons. Abazovic, the deputy prime minister, said in the interview in May that he would consider opening a corruption probe into the previous government's decision to back the Chinese highway.
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July 03, 2021 23:03 UTC
Xiaomi's impressive 200W fast charging might actually become reality
Remember Xiaomi's impressive charging "flex" back from the announcement of the Mi 11 line in May? Xiaomi showcased a Mi 11 Pro charging at a reported 200W and going from 0 to 100% in just 15 minutes. Well, turns out that doesn’ts tell the entire story and 200W charging might be closer than you think. Turns out that the company actually behind the 200W charging tech is called NuVolta Technologies - a major player in the charging design and silicon space. Apparently the NuVolta NU2205 is the single fastests charging chip with the highest power output in the industry, capable of reaching 100W.
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July 03, 2021 21:56 UTC