Portugal to recognise the State of Palestine

The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Friday that Portugal will recognize the State of Palestine on Sunday. Foreign Minister of Portugal Paulo Rangel had earlier said during his visit to the UK that Portugal was considering recognizing the State of Palestine, and now the announcement to recognize Palestine as a … Read more

Rouet only has eyes for World Cup glory

BRISTOL: Canada coach Kevin Rouet said only winning the World Cup will do following his side’s superb 34-19 semi-final win over double-defending champions New Zealand in Bristol on Friday. This was Canada’s third successive unbeaten match against the six-time world champions, whose last defeat at the global showpiece had come in 2014. But few pundits … Read more

Schmelzel, Katsu share LPGA NW lead

WASHINGTON: Sarah Schmelzel picked up six strokes in the last five holes to seize a share of the first-round lead in the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship on Friday alongside Minami Katsu. Schmelzel surged home at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas, with birdies at 14, 15, 16 and 17 and an eagle at the par-five … Read more

No hands, no problem: Tesla robotaxis hit Arizona

Tesla has been approved to start testing autonomous robotaxi vehicles with a safety monitor in Arizona, the state transportation department said in an email to Reuters on Friday. Tesla had applied in June for a permit to begin trials for an autonomous vehicle ride-sharing service, and now plans to test robotaxis in the Phoenix Metro area using safety drivers, the Arizona Department of Transportation said in its email. Tesla did … Read more