Title: Van Gaal’s Vision: Netherlands’ Coach Outlines Plan for Success As the Netherlands prepares to take on the world’s best teams in the upcoming international tournaments, coach Louis van Gaal has outlined his vision for success with the Oranje. The 69-year-old tactician, known for his innovative approach and ability to get the best out of…
Thuthuka Zondi / BBC A biodiversity hotspot in a remote part of South Africa has become the hub of an illegal trade in protected plant species, with organised crime groups capitalising on overseas demand. “They’ve not just stolen our land or our plants, they’ve stolen our heritage as well,” a livestock farmer angrily tells the…
Thousands of people have protested in several cities across Syria after a video circulates showing an attack on an Alawite shrine in the north, a war monitor and witnesses say. Syria’s new rulers said the video was “old” and “unknown groups” were behind the attack, saying “republishing” the video served to “stir up strife”, a…
Wijnaldum’s Winner Seals Victory for Netherlands Over Austria The Netherlands earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Austria in their UEFA Nations League match at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. The win was secured thanks to a stunning long-range strike from Georginio Wijnaldum in the 67th minute, which proved to be the decisive goal in…
The sinking of a Russian cargo ship that was sent to Syria to collect weapons was an “act of terrorism”, the vessel’s owner says. An engine room explosion sank the Ursa Major off the coast of Spain, after which two crew members were missing and 14 others had to be rescued. Oboronlogistika, the ship’s owner,…
Since his transfer from Manchester City to Chelsea last summer, Cole Palmer has become one of the best players in the Premier League, but Blues boss Enzo Maresca has warned his form will need to be managed carefully. Joao Felix could be the man to help by sharing a bit of Palmer’s workload. Enzo Maresca…
The incident happened after several small drones, which were part of a holiday show, collided and fell into the crowd on Saturday 21 December, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. In a statement, Sky Elements Drones said that it’s working with the FAA and the city of Orlando, Florida, officials to “determine the cause and…
Title: De Roon Masterclass: Netherlands Midfielder Inspires Victory Over Ukraine The Oranje of the Netherlands have often been criticized for their lack of creativity and midfield dominance in their recent international outings. However, on Saturday, midfielder Marten de Roon proved to be the exception, inspiring his team to a vital 2-1 victory over Ukraine in…
The pain is still fresh as Cut Sylvia recalls the last time she looked into her two-year-old daughter’s eyes. It was a normal morning in the Indonesian coastal city of Banda Aceh in north Sumatra when Sylvia and her husband began to see people fleeing in front of their home, warning of oncoming sea water….
Syrian officials say 14 of its forces, part of the group which toppled Bashar al Assad’s regime, have died in clashes with supporters of the ousted dictator. Another 10 members of the security forces from Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) were also injured after being ambushed in northwest Syria, according to Syria’s interior ministry. They…
