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Ex-England captain Houghton wants WSL expansion

ESPN FC: Brisbane Roar 

Former England captain Steph Houghton has called for more teams to be added to the Women's Super League [WSL] and hopes the competition does not stagnate, believing there is more to do to grow the game.

Najib: Don't call 1MDB my baby

New Straits Times 

PUTRAJAYA: Drama unfolded in Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s corruption trial when the former prime minister reacted strongly to the prosecution’s assertion that 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) was his “baby”.

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Skiing in traditional Chinese Hanfu

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Prepare to be amazed! Chinese youth went skiing in traditional Hanfu costumes in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. #skiing #Hanfu #winter #snow

Saving the surf is a climate solution

Grist 

The surf breaks that create epic waves store millions of tons of carbon. Protecting them from climate change protects a sport and the planet.

Report: Trent has given his answer to Real Madrid as long-running saga approaches its climax

Empire of The Kop 

According to reports from Spain, the long-running ‘will-he-or-won’t he’ saga surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Liverpool could be approaching its climax. For the best part of a year, Real Madrid have openly coveted the Reds’ vice-captain, whose contract at Anfield now has just over five months remaining, with no discernible sign of a renewal. The […]

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Blue Origin successfully launches New Glenn rocket

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Blue Origin successfully launched its two-stage heavy-lift New Glenn rocket on its unmanned maiden voyage into space early Thursday, achieving the mission's primary goal of reaching orbit.

Budget 2025: Steel ministry seeks $1.7 bn to help mills cut emissions

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's steel ministry seeks 150 billion rupees from the budget for incentives to produce low-carbon steel. The plan includes reducing emissions, boosting R&D, and promoting renewable energy loans. The incentives, aimed at achieving a 2070 net-zero target, will be in place until 2030. The government may use green steel in its projects to support this initiative.

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to allow only those with more than two kids to contest local polls

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu proposes allowing only those with more than two children to contest municipal and panchayat elections. This comes after the state assembly repealed an old law limiting candidates to two children. Naidu is also considering providing more subsidised rice to families with more children to tackle ageing population concerns.

Hampi's Virupaksha Temple bans bananas to protect elephant, preserve cleanliness

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The historic Virupaksha temple in Hampi has banned bananas to maintain cleanliness and protect its temple elephant, Laxmi, from excessive attention and distress caused by tourists. The significant influx of visitors often leads to littering, and authorities emphasize preserving the UNESCO World Heritage site's sanctity.