Football

Soccer-Dutch delight as Summerville picks them over Suriname and makes immediate impact

ATLANTA, June 22 (Reuters) - Crysencio ⁠Summerville's international allegiance was up in the air just months ago, but the winger's ⁠decision to represent the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup is proving a masterstroke ‌for player and country.

Football

Soccer-Maradona memories linger as Argentina face Austria at World Cup

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June ⁠22 (Reuters) - Argentina fans, players and coaching staff kept Diego Maradona close to their ⁠hearts on Monday as the reigning world champions prepared to face Austria in ‌their second World Cup Group J match in Dallas, with the late icon's presence as vivid as ever.

Nation

Perikatan welcomes two new parties into its fold, says Dr Sam

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional has accepted two new parties into its coalition ahead of the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections.

Football

Soccer-'Lumumba Vea' arrives at World Cup to offer unique brand of support to DR Congo

GUADALAJARA, June ⁠22 (Reuters) - The Democratic Republic of Congo will have ⁠the unmistakable figure of Michel Kuka Mboladinga in the ‌stands when they take on Colombia in Guadalajara on Tuesday, after he belatedly arrived at the World Cup to bring his unique brand of support.

Football

Soccer-Argentina select Molina to replace Montiel for Austria clash

ARLINGTON, ⁠Texas, June 22 (Reuters) - Argentina coach Lionel ⁠Scaloni has made one change to ‌his starting lineup from the side that won 3-0 against Algeria in their World Cup opener for ​the meeting with Austria in ⁠Dallas with Nahuel Molina ⁠replacing Gonzalo Montiel.

Other Sports

Olympics-New York assessing possible joint Winter Games bid with Lake Placid

NEW YORK, ⁠June 22 (Reuters) - New York state has formed an exploratory committee ⁠looking into the potential for Lake Placid and New York ‌City to co-host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2042, the governor's office said on Monday.

World

Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaise

LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - On Monday morning, Keir ⁠Starmer emerged into the sunshine in Downing Street flanked by his staff and wife, his voice thick with emotion as he said he was no longer the right person to ⁠lead Britain.

Football

Soccer-Germany substitute Amiri grateful for 'huge' World Cup moment, eyes more playing time

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 22 (Reuters) - Germany's ⁠attacking midfielder Nadiem Amiri came on as a substitute, delivered an assist that ⁠led to an equaliser in their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday ‌and is now hoping his big moment was not just a flash in the pan at the World Cup.

Football

Soccer-Morocco look to finish top of their group ahead of Brazil

ATLANTA, June 22 (Reuters) - Morocco ⁠will be chasing not only victory but also goals against already-eliminated Haiti in Atlanta ⁠on Wednesday, eager to finish top of their World Cup group ahead of Brazil.

World

Ebola infects more than 1,000 in Congo, spreads to kill toddler in new camp

NAIROBI, June 22 (Reuters) - Ebola has now infected more than 1,000 people in the ⁠Democratic Republic of Congo in an outbreak that has spread to a ‌third displacement camp and killed an 18-month-old girl, official reports showed.

World

European leaders offer warm farewell to Starmer

BERLIN, June 22 (Reuters) - Outgoing British Prime Minister ⁠Keir Starmer announced his departure on Monday amid plunging approval ratings, but there were warm words from European ⁠leaders who had generally found him easier to work with than his recent predecessors.

Technology

Uber board sued over alleged 'serial' compliance failures, sexual abuse lawsuits

June 22 (Reuters) - Uber ⁠Technologies' board was sued on Monday by shareholders who accused management and ⁠directors of letting the ride-sharing company cut corners on compliance, leading to ‌thousands of lawsuits from victims of sexual assault and harassment.

Football

Soccer-Pisa appoint Bianco as head coach

June 22 (Reuters) - Pisa ⁠have appointed Paolo Bianco as ⁠head coach to replace Oscar Hiljemark ‌whose five-month stint ended with the side being relegated from Serie A, the club said ​on Monday.

Football

Soccer-South Africa and South Korea seek win in decisive Group A clash

June 22 (Reuters) - South Africa and South ⁠Korea both have victory on their agenda for their decisive World Cup Group A clash ⁠in Monterrey on Wednesday where similar playing styles could produce an eye-catching spectacle.

Rugby

Rugby-England name five uncapped players in squad for Nations Championship

June 22 (Reuters) - England coach ⁠Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for ⁠the first three matches of their inaugural Nations Championship ‌campaign in July that includes a trip to Johannesburg to face world champions South Africa.

Technology

Czech government plans to ban mobile phones in schools from 2027

PRAGUE, June 22 (Reuters) - ⁠The Czech government has submitted a bill to ⁠ban the use of mobile telephones in schools ‌starting from September 2027, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Monday, joining a growing global push to limit screen time for ​children in the classroom.

Cricket

Cricket-'Insufficient evidence' against England pair in nightclub incident, regulator says

June 22 (Reuters) - England captain ⁠Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson will face no ⁠further action after the Cricket Regulator said its investigation ‌into a London nightclub incident found there was insufficient evidence to establish they had breached protocol.

Nation

Johor polls: Anwar unveils Pakatan's 56 candidates

TANGKAK: Former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik is among the names that have been announced by Pakatan Harapan to contest the 16th Johor state election.

AseanPlus News

Senior member of Cambodia-based crime syndicate Prince Group arrested in Japan

A senior member of a Cambodia-based, Chinese-affiliated group sanctioned by the US and Britain as one of Asia's largest criminal networks has been arrested in Japan along with two others, investigative sources said on June 22.

Football

Soccer-Spence unconcerned by Tuchel shouting, says England boss demands high standards

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, ⁠June 22 (Reuters) - England defender Djed Spence said he was unfazed by ⁠manager Thomas Tuchel's outburst at training, describing the German coach's demands for ‌high standards as "part of the game" as England pursue World Cup glory.