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Australia Begin Women's World Cup Defence With 89-Run Win Over New Zealand
Seasoned all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner's commanding century and disciplined effort from the bowlers helped defending champions Australia thrash trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand by 89 runs.
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Australia vs New Zealand Highlights, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Australia Start Title Defence With Dominating Win Over New Zealand
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women Highlights: Riding on a century from stalwart Ashleigh Gardner, Australia defeated New Zealand by 89 runs.
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From Defence Minister To Prime Minister: Meet Sebastien Lecornu, France's New Leader
Sebastien Lecornu, a career politician who served as defense minister in the previous cabinet, is seen as a cordial yet serious figure by leaders across the ideological spectrum.
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Macron Appoints Defence Minister Lecornu As France's Latest Prime Minister
French President Macron late Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu as France's new prime minister, the country's fourth in about a year.
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France Heads For More Instability As Another Prime Minister Could Be Toppled
France 's prime minister has announced a confidence vote next month that likely will lead to the collapse of his centrist government and prompt another period of political instability in the European Union's second-biggest economy.
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Germany Has No Plans To Buy Additional F-35 Fighter Jets: Defence Ministry
Germany has no plans to procure additional F-35fighter jets, a defence ministry spokesperson said on Friday, denying a Politico report that the country planned to grow its planned fleet to 50.
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France's Macron Pledges To Double Military Spending By 2027
President Emmanuel Macron announced a plan to push forward France's defence spending, pledging to double the military budget by 2027 - three years earlier than originally planned.
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French Army Intercepted Iranian Drones Targeting Israel Before Ceasefire
France's military took part in efforts to stop Iranian drones targeting Israel prior to this week's ceasefire, the country's defence minister Sebastien Lecornu said late on Wednesday.
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No US In NATO? That's Ok. Rafale Calling, Says Emmanuel Macron On X
Emmanuel Macron has a message for the rest of Europe - the Rafale fighter jet is calling. The French President's quirky X post Friday afternoon featured an Apple iPhone with an incoming call from 'Rafale' and a close-up of the jet arcing over barren
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Syria Lost, Armenia Upset - Is Russia Losing Its Grip On Asia Due To Ukraine?
Russia and its long-term former Soviet ally Armenia are drifting apart due to a series of defence commitments remaining unfulfilled by Moscow due to the war in Ukraine.
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PM Modi's France Trip To Give India 3 More Scorpene Class, 'Hunter-Killer' Subs?
An India-France statement released Wednesday confirms progress has been made towards the manufacturing of three more French-designed Scorpene-class 'hunter-killer' submarines in Mumbai.
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Torpedo Deal With French Firm, DRDO's New Tech To Boost India's Submarines
India's Ministry of Defence signed two significant deals to greatly enhance its submarine fleet. While one of the deals was signed with France's Naval Group, the larger of the two contracts was signed with Mumbai's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.
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India Tests Latest Pinaka System As France, Armenia Line-Up To Buy Rockets
Amid a rise in global demand for it, India today successfully completed the flight-test of its advanced guided weapon system Pinaka. During the test, the Pinaka system's range, accuracy, consistency and rate of fire were assessed.
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France Bars Israeli Exhibition At Defense Show Amid Dispute Over Gaza, Lebanon
Israeli delegations taking part in the major Euronaval defence show in France next month will not be permitted to set up any stand or exhibit hardware following a decision by the French government, organisers said on Wednesday.
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Carlos Alcaraz Dodges Bullet To Beat Frances Tiafoe In Wimbledon Five-Set Thriller
Carlos Alcaraz survived a brutal encounter with close friend Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon to keep his title defence on track with a 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 win.
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Australia Begin Women's World Cup Defence With 89-Run Win Over New Zealand
Seasoned all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner's commanding century and disciplined effort from the bowlers helped defending champions Australia thrash trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand by 89 runs.
-
Australia vs New Zealand Highlights, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Australia Start Title Defence With Dominating Win Over New Zealand
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women Highlights: Riding on a century from stalwart Ashleigh Gardner, Australia defeated New Zealand by 89 runs.
-
From Defence Minister To Prime Minister: Meet Sebastien Lecornu, France's New Leader
Sebastien Lecornu, a career politician who served as defense minister in the previous cabinet, is seen as a cordial yet serious figure by leaders across the ideological spectrum.
-
Macron Appoints Defence Minister Lecornu As France's Latest Prime Minister
French President Macron late Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu as France's new prime minister, the country's fourth in about a year.
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France Heads For More Instability As Another Prime Minister Could Be Toppled
France 's prime minister has announced a confidence vote next month that likely will lead to the collapse of his centrist government and prompt another period of political instability in the European Union's second-biggest economy.
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Germany Has No Plans To Buy Additional F-35 Fighter Jets: Defence Ministry
Germany has no plans to procure additional F-35fighter jets, a defence ministry spokesperson said on Friday, denying a Politico report that the country planned to grow its planned fleet to 50.
-
France's Macron Pledges To Double Military Spending By 2027
President Emmanuel Macron announced a plan to push forward France's defence spending, pledging to double the military budget by 2027 - three years earlier than originally planned.
-
French Army Intercepted Iranian Drones Targeting Israel Before Ceasefire
France's military took part in efforts to stop Iranian drones targeting Israel prior to this week's ceasefire, the country's defence minister Sebastien Lecornu said late on Wednesday.
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No US In NATO? That's Ok. Rafale Calling, Says Emmanuel Macron On X
Emmanuel Macron has a message for the rest of Europe - the Rafale fighter jet is calling. The French President's quirky X post Friday afternoon featured an Apple iPhone with an incoming call from 'Rafale' and a close-up of the jet arcing over barren
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Syria Lost, Armenia Upset - Is Russia Losing Its Grip On Asia Due To Ukraine?
Russia and its long-term former Soviet ally Armenia are drifting apart due to a series of defence commitments remaining unfulfilled by Moscow due to the war in Ukraine.
-
PM Modi's France Trip To Give India 3 More Scorpene Class, 'Hunter-Killer' Subs?
An India-France statement released Wednesday confirms progress has been made towards the manufacturing of three more French-designed Scorpene-class 'hunter-killer' submarines in Mumbai.
-
Torpedo Deal With French Firm, DRDO's New Tech To Boost India's Submarines
India's Ministry of Defence signed two significant deals to greatly enhance its submarine fleet. While one of the deals was signed with France's Naval Group, the larger of the two contracts was signed with Mumbai's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.
-
India Tests Latest Pinaka System As France, Armenia Line-Up To Buy Rockets
Amid a rise in global demand for it, India today successfully completed the flight-test of its advanced guided weapon system Pinaka. During the test, the Pinaka system's range, accuracy, consistency and rate of fire were assessed.
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France Bars Israeli Exhibition At Defense Show Amid Dispute Over Gaza, Lebanon
Israeli delegations taking part in the major Euronaval defence show in France next month will not be permitted to set up any stand or exhibit hardware following a decision by the French government, organisers said on Wednesday.
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Carlos Alcaraz Dodges Bullet To Beat Frances Tiafoe In Wimbledon Five-Set Thriller
Carlos Alcaraz survived a brutal encounter with close friend Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon to keep his title defence on track with a 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 win.
