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Bhutan is offering families cash incentives to have more children as the tiny Himalayan kingdom grapples with a nosediving birthrate and a growing exodus of young people seeking opportunities abroad.

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were "lucky" to squeeze past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, but praised "world-class" Jude Bellingham after his two goals dragged the Three Lions to victory.

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said Saturday he was convinced the ball struck an overhead camera cable before England scored a crucial equaliser in their World Cup quarter-final victory.

Joyous -- and relieved -- England fans chanted and cheered in packed-out pubs across London as they celebrated their team's nail-biting quarter-final win over Norway at the World Cup early Sunday.

The European Union's plan to regulate children's access to social media follows the implementation or proposal of similar measures around the world.

When Diana Tupiza and Andres Alquinga decided to get married, they selected a rather unusual witness for the civil wedding ceremony: Luna, their Pekingese pup who stamped her paw print on the marriage certificate.

Australia coach Joe Schmidt said he wants "to leave the house in good order" after he ends his tenure as Wallabies coach in the Nations Championship clash against Italy in Perth next weekend.

Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.

Coach Dave Rennie gave New Zealand a "pass mark" after surging past Italy but says the All Blacks will need to be better to beat Ireland in the clash of two unbeaten Nations Championship teams next weekend.

Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday "until further notice" after firing on a vessel it said was taking an unauthorised route, prompting US retaliatory strikes that further undermine an already shaky ceasefire.

Coach Eddie Jones says Japan are on the right trajectory, with the way they played against Italy and Ireland in their first two Nations Championship Tests proving it was "pretty obvious".

Andy Farrell admits Ireland lacked cohesion at times against Japan, but said the way his new-look side "kept on squeezing until the end" boded well for the future.

Jude Bellingham scored twice as England staged an extra-time escape act to defeat Norway 2-1 on Saturday and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win after extra-time on Saturday.

HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / July 12, 2026 / SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (TSXV:SGQ)(HK:1878) ("SouthGobi" or the "Company") announces that, as disclosed in the press release issued by JD Zhixing Fund L.P. ("JDZF") on July 10, 2026 in Canada, JDZF, being the registered holder of the Company's US$250 million Convertible Debenture issued on November 19, 2009 (the "Convertible Debenture") and the Company's largest shareholder, has entered into an assignment agreement with Od Sar Trading Co. Limited (the "Assignee") pursuant to which JDZF has assigned to the Assignee pursuant to the terms of the Convertible Debenture, the right to receive US$19 million of payment-in-kind interest accrued and outstanding under the Convertible Debenture and certain related deferral agreements (the "Assigned PIK Interest"). The payment date of the Assigned PIK Interest was deferred until August 31, 2027 (the "Deferral Date") pursuant to the terms of the deferral agreement dated March 23, 2026 between JDZF, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, as discussed in the Company's press release issued on March 23, 2026 (the "March 2026 Deferral Agreement"). The assignment of the Assigned PIK Interest does not have any impact on the Deferral Date nor does it amend or result in a deviation of the terms of the March 2026 Deferral Agreement.

An ownership group led by India-born billionaire Vinod Khosla has purchased the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, the NFL team announced on Saturday.

Linda Noskova revealed a glimpse of the Wimbledon trophy during a bathroom break inspired her fightback to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary final on Saturday.

Argentina snuffed out the brief Welsh rugby revival on Saturday with a 35-21 win in San Juan to conclude the second round of Nations Championship.

Two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant says he's looking forward to a chance to start over with the Portland Trail Blazers after being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies in June.

Some 44 million Americans were under a heat wave warning on Saturday as temperatures in the Rocky Mountains and northern plains of the United States were expected to hit 110F (43C) over the weekend.

John Stones and Noni Madueke came into the England side for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway as Ezri Konsa became the fourth player to start at right-back for the Three Lions in six matches.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus called Scotland "a great side" after the world champions triumphed 42-28 in a 10-try Nations Championship thriller in Pretoria on Saturday.

Italian football icon Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC) looking to rebuild after Italy's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

Heather Knight, England's 2017 World Cup-winning captain and the most capped women's player in England history, announced Saturday she will retire from international cricket following the end of the ongoing Test match against India at Lord's.

England and Norway were preparing to lock horns in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final battle of elite strikers in Miami on Saturday set to be played in ferocious heat and humidity.

England coach Steve Borthwick refused to say if he would start Henry Pollock after the Northampton flanker produced another high-impact performance off the bench with a hat-trick of tries in a 73-8 Nations Championship rout of Fiji in Liverpool on Saturday.

The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks closed early over the weekend and cycling's Tour de France shortened a stage for the first time in its history, as France sweated through its third heatwave since May.

"Fruit Gathering" by Myanmar director Aung Phyoe won the Crystal Globe award at the Karlovy Vary film festival in the Czech Republic on Saturday, the organisers said.

Tearful Linda Noskova admitted her astonishing Wimbledon final victory over close friend Karolina Muchova was an emotional rollercoaster.

Jos Buttler's first international century in three years powered England to an emphatic 56-run victory over India at Southampton on Saturday as they took over at the top of the T20 world rankings after completing a 4-0 series clean sweep.

Jesse Kriel scored a 78th-minute try to seal a 42-28 victory for South Africa over Scotland in a thrilling Nations Championship match in Pretoria.

The death toll in Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes last month has topped 4,300, a top lawmaker said Saturday.