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5 best restaurants in Sukhumvit with English menu on GrabFood: Tried and tested
So you’re in Sukhumvit, Bangkok, you want to explore its vibrant food scene and order delivery, but you’re feeling lost in translation? We understand. As an expat living in Thailand, figuring out how to order food delivery can be a...
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Tokyo Paralympics Digest: Australia off to golden start
Australian cyclist Paige Greco got the Tokyo Paralympics off to a flying start with a gold medal and world record. After a year’s postponement and Tuesday’s opening ceremony, Wednesday sees the real action start. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Paralympics Digest: Alphonso Davies sends support to Refugee Paralympic Team
The parade of nations at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony was led by members of the refugee team, who received a message of support from Bayern Munich footballer and UN ambassador Alphonso Davies. SOURCE: DW News
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Female Afghan athletes successfully evacuated to Australia
Members of the women’s national football team were among a group of female athletes successfully evacuated from Afghanistan. The news was confirmed by FIFAPRO, the association for professional footballers, on Monday. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: Joshua Kimmich extends Bayern Munich contract
Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2025. According to reports in Germany, teammate Leon Goretzka is set to follow suit. SOURCE: DW News
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Blast from the past: Bochum win in the Bundesliga for the first time in 11 years
Newly-promoted Bochum beat Mainz 2-0 in their first Bundesliga home game in over a decade. With a community approach to football and a contender for goal of the season, they’re a welcome addition, SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: Dominik Szoboszlai starts to make up for lost time in RB Leipzig win
After a shock defeat in their Bundesliga opener, RB Leipzig stepped up a gear with a 4-0 win over Stuttgart. Victory was a welcome relief for new coach Jesse Marsch, who had a familiar, if frustrated, face to thank. SOURCE: DW News
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Fan rights in Germany: Police databases, surveillance and civil rights protests
German football fans are often labeled violent, despite decreasing rates of football-related offenses. New police data reveals the extent to which the authorities keep track of supporters, infringing their civil rights. SOURCE: DW News
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Female footballer: ‘When I see the Taliban on the street, I feel so scared’
Speaking to DW from her basement, a female Afghan football player describes her horror at the return of the Taliban and begs for help. While aid efforts continue behind the scenes, here is her story. SOURCE: DW News
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Afghanistan youth footballer dead after falling from US plane
Afghanistan’s top sports authority has confirmed that youth footballer Zaki Anwari was among the individuals who died falling from an airplane departing Kabul on Monday. SOURCE: DW News
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‘We’ve said goodbye to the women’s team’: Fears in Afghanistan for future of women’s football
With the Taliban back in power in Kabul, there is widespread concern that women in Afghanistan will once again have their freedoms severely curtailed. The women’s national football team and the local league could fold. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: How Matarazzo and Mislintat are shaping a brave new era at Stuttgart
Stuttgart opened their Bundesliga season with a rout of Greuther Fürth. Tougher tests lie ahead, but their coach and sporting director are shaping an exciting new era for an old powerhouse of German football. SOURCE: DW News
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Supercup: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich – live blog
With the first title of the season on the line, German Cup winners Borussia Dortmund play host to Bundesliga titleholders Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Der Klassiker with new head coaches. DW’s live blog has the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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Vaccine protest in Dortmund: 50 people return BVB jerseys in protest at stadium entry regulations
Around 50 people returned their Borussia Dortmund jerseys in protest at the club’s stadium entry regulations. Among them were people wearing symbols associated with the extreme right and the ‘Querdenker’ movement. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga live buildup: Gladbach vs. Bayern Munich
The 2021-22 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday with a clash between two of the biggest clubs in Germany. Both sides have new coaches, with Julian Nagelsmann tasked with making it 10 straight titles for Bayern. SOURCE: DW News
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Bundesliga: With Julian Nagelsmann at the wheel, can Bayern Munich be stopped?
Julian Nagelsmann is the latest coach tasked with continuing Bayern Munich’s dominance in Germany. The league is desperate for a different winner, but can anyone stop Bayern winning a 10th straight Bundesliga title? SOURCE: DW News
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Hansi Flick promises ‘all-in mentality’ as Germany seek fresh start
After inspiring a star-studded side who had lost their spark as Bayern Munich head coach, Hansi Flick is looking to repeat the trick with the German national team. The first priority is a change in mindset. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: Closing ceremony live
A Games like no other comes to an end in Tokyo on Sunday with the Olympics closing ceremony. Coronavirus restrictions will mean a very different look for the finale, while the Olympic baton will pass to Paris. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: COVID-19 restrictions, no fans and more questions for the IOC
Though COVID-19 and public outrage loomed large, Tokyo 2020 still possessed the Olympic magic we all know and love. But the IOC won’t always be able to hide behind the athletes’ brilliance, writes DW’s Oliver Moody. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: Eliud Kipchoge defends marathon gold
The Kenyan became the first marathoner in four decades to win back-to-back gold medals. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: Highlights, Day 15
The Olympics produce some of the best moments in sports. As the world’s elite athletes gather in Tokyo 2020, so do the best photographers to capture all of the action. Take a look at the most iconic moments. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: USA’s Nelly Korda wins women’s golf gold
World number one Nelly Korda finished a strong 17 under par to win the Olympic women’s golf tournament. Meanwhile, Team USA defended their gold medal in men’s basketball. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: Team USA wins fourth straight men’s basketball gold
The United States redeemed their opening loss to France to secure the gold in men’s basketball. Meanwhile, Kenya struck gold in the women’s marathon once more. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: Highlights, Day 14
The Olympics produce some of the best moments in sports. As the world’s elite athletes gather in Tokyo 2020, so do the best photographers to capture all of the action. Take a look at these iconic moments. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: Bahamas strikes gold again in 400 meters
Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas won the women’s 400 meters a day after compatriot Steven Gardner took the men’s crown. Follow the latest from Tokyo 2020 with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: Highlights, Day 13
The Olympics produce some of the best moments in sports. As the world’s elite athletes gather in Tokyo 2020, so do the best photographers to capture all of the action. Here’s a look at some of the most iconic moments. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: India wins first field hockey medal since 1980
India defeated Germany in the bronze medal match to win its first medal in men’s field hockey in 41 years. German Florian Wellbrock won the marathon swim to add to his medal count. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: India wins first field hockey medal in nearly half a century
India defeated Germany in the bronze medal match to win its first medal in men’s field hockey in 49 years. German Florian Wellbrock won the marathon swim to add to his medal count. Follow the latest from Tokyo with DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: Highlights, Day 12
The Olympics produce some of the best moments in sports. As the world’s elite athletes gather in Tokyo 2020, so do the best photographers to capture all of the action. Take a look at the most iconic moments. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympic Digest: Sydney McLaughlin takes gold, Japan dominate skateboarding
Sydney McLaughlin broke her own world record on the way to 400 meter hurdles gold and an American 1–2. There was also a 1–2 for hosts Japan in a women’s park skateboarding final dominated by teenagers. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: Malaika Mihambo wins long jump gold for Germany
Malaika Mihambo left it until her last jump to claim a first athletics gold for Germany in Tokyo with a 7 meter leap. Mihambo had been struggling for form in the lead up to the Games but delivered when it counted. SOURCE: DW News
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