“Today was one long day of suffering and nobody felt that great. The heat was exhausting but I really focussed on hydration and keeping cool and, in the end, I got something left,” Van Aert said. “I really fell in love with this race two years ago and it was my goal to win. I’m 25 and I’ve already done it. I’m really happy.” … [Read more...] about Wout van Aert storms to victory at Strade Bianche as elite cycling returns
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Astronauts head towards splashdown off Florida coast as powerful storm approaches state
NASA has forecast favourable weather for their expected arrival on Sunday at about 7.48pm (UK time), despite the approach of Hurricane Isaias, which weakened to a tropical storm on Saturday, but was expected to regain hurricane strength when it hit the state. … [Read more...] about Astronauts head towards splashdown off Florida coast as powerful storm approaches state
Three killed as armed men storm Afghan prison
Deadly violence has persisted in Afghanistandespite the signing of the US-Taliban deal, with Taliban forces killing over 3,500 Afghan troops, the president said. … [Read more...] about Three killed as armed men storm Afghan prison
Tropical Storm Isaias moves up coast of virus-hit Florida
How did Florida get so badly hit by Covid-19?How has Florida been affected so far?Early bands of heavy rain lashed the state's Atlantic coast early on Sunday morning. The storm is now moving slowly offshore along the eastern coast, with winds gusting up to 105km/hour (65mph). … [Read more...] about Tropical Storm Isaias moves up coast of virus-hit Florida
Nasa astronauts are hurtling back home in SpaceX capsule for first splashdown in 45 years – just as Storm Isaias hits
The storm’s current path is bringing it straight towards several potential landing sites for the SpaceX mission that Nasa is overseeing. … [Read more...] about Nasa astronauts are hurtling back home in SpaceX capsule for first splashdown in 45 years – just as Storm Isaias hits
