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Spain Crowned Euro 2024 Champions, Edge Out England 2-1 In Thrilling Final
Spain’s national team made history on Sunday, defeating England 2-1 to lift the Euro 2024 trophy for a record fourth time. The thrilling final, played in Berlin, Germany, saw Mikel Oyarzabal score the winning goal in the 86th minute, securing Spain’s victory.
Nico Williams had earlier put Spain ahead in the second half, but Cole Palmer equalized for England, setting up a tense finish. However, Oyarzabal’s late goal sealed the win for Spain, sparking wild celebrations among the players and fans.
“This is an incredible feeling,” said Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente. “I’m so proud of my players for their hard work and dedication. We deserved this win.”
Alvaro Morata, Spain’s captain, added: “We are ecstatic. This team has worked so hard for this moment, and we are honored to bring this trophy home to our fans.”
England’s coach, Gareth Southgate, praised his team’s effort but lamented their luck. “We gave it our all, but Spain were the better team tonight. We will learn from this experience and come back stronger.”
Spain’s victory parade is set for tomorrow in Madrid, with millions of fans expected to attend. This victory cements Spain’s status as one of the greatest teams in football his
Two Dead as Anthony Joshua Involved in Road Crash in Nigeria
Former British heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has been involved in a fatal road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria, which claimed the lives of two people.
Police authorities confirmed that the incident occurred on Monday when a Lexus SUV conveying the 36-year-old boxer collided with a stationary truck along the busy highway.
Joshua, who was seated at the back of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is currently receiving medical attention.
According to Ogun State Police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, investigations are ongoing, while the Federal Road Safety Corps said preliminary findings indicate the vehicle was speeding and lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre.
Two passengers in the vehicle reportedly died on the spot.
Joshua, who has been in Nigeria following his recent victory over Jake Paul on December 19, is expected to return to the ring in 2026 for a proposed bout with longtime rival Tyson Fury.
Two Dead, Nine Injured in Brown University Shooting
Two students were killed and nine others injured after a gunman opened fire at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday, police said.
Authorities have detained a person of interest in his 20s, who is now cooperating with investigators.
The attack occurred around 4:00 p.m. local time (21:00 GMT) at the Holley Engineering Building on the eastern end of the university campus.
Police said the identities of the victims have not yet been released.
Brown University President Christina Paxson confirmed that all those affected, including the deceased, were students.
In a statement on Sunday, Paxson said parts of the campus remained restricted as police continued investigations.
She added that around 2,000 students were relocated to safe locations overnight and expressed gratitude to local residents who opened their homes to students.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said seven of the injured students were in stable condition, one was critical, and another had been discharged.
The mayor, who visited victims and their families in hospital, described their courage as “overwhelming” and confirmed that the shelter-in-place order issued earlier had been lifted.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the suspect was detained at a hotel in Coventry early Sunday morning based on a lead from Providence Police.
Police Chief Oscar Perez confirmed that officers were no longer searching for additional suspects and were working closely with prosecutors to collect evidence.
President Donald Trump, speaking at the White House, expressed sympathy for the families of the two deceased students and wished a speedy recovery for the nine injured.
The shooting brings the number of mass shootings in the United States in 2025 to 389, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines mass shootings as incidents with four or more victims killed or injured, not including the attacker.
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant as the investigation continues, while a vigil is scheduled for Sunday evening to support the Brown University community.
Bondi Beach Attack: 15 Dead, Father-Son Gunmen Behind Shooting
A mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Saturday left 15 people dead, including a child aged 10, during a Hanukkah celebration. Authorities are treating the incident as a terror attack.
Police confirmed the shooters were a 50-year-old father and his 24-year-old son.
The father died at the scene, while the son remains in critical condition.
The 50-year-old was a licensed firearms holder; six guns and two improvised devices were recovered from the site.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the attack “an act of pure evil”, saying it deliberately targeted the Jewish community, and promised full resources to support the investigation and combat antisemitism.
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said quick response, informed by last year’s Bondi stabbing, helped save lives.
328 officers have been deployed to protect Sydney’s Jewish community, while two properties in western Sydney were searched overnight.
Among the victims was British-born Rabbi Eli Schlanger. Eyewitnesses described the chaos, with some saying the gunfire felt like it lasted “an eternity.”
Authorities continue to investigate the attack as Australians reel from the tragedy.
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