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October 18, 2024
Both crews will scan the surface of the sea to look for any wind shifts that could give them an advantage in the difficult Mediterranean conditions near Barcelona. A software created by an America's Cup sponsor to reach a larger audience allows viewers to see the wind on the screen.
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October 17, 2024
In the middle of the America's Cup armada, a half dozen futuristic-looking craft are quietly zipping above the waves. The sleek foiling machine, designed by New Zealand's America's Cup Team, looks more like a large sports car than a boat. It…
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October 17, 2024
Unmanned flying objects were brought down by a German warship that was part of UNIFIL's peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, according to a German Defence Ministry spokesperson. The spokesperson reported that the corvette had brought an unidentified…
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October 17, 2024
Even British skipper Ben Ainslie found time to build a Lego model of New Zealand's AC75 with his son. New Zealand is the current holder of the America's Cup. A British team, led by Ainslie has set out to challenge New Zealand for the "Auld Mug".
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October 16, 2024
Britain defeated New Zealand in a head-tohead America's Cup Final on Wednesday. The result reduced the holders' advantage to 4-2. The British crew, led by Ben Ainslie, outmanoeuvred Peter Burling's New Zealand crew in the last moments of the…
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October 16, 2024
The America's Cup Final saw Britain earn its first point for the series by winning the race against New Zealand on Wednesday. New Zealand, the current holders, now leads 4-1. A second race is scheduled to take place later on Wednesday in the Mediterranean near Barcelona.
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October 16, 2024
QatarEnergy lowered the term price of al-Shaheen loading crude oil in December, according to trade sources on Wednesday. The company was following spot market prices this month. They said that the December term price had been set at $1.93 per barrel, according to Dubai quotes.
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October 15, 2024
Australia announced on Wednesday that it will invest billions of dollar over the next 20 years to expand a Western Australia shipyard, which would be the maintenance hub for the nuclear-powered AUKUS sub fleet. Defence Minister Richard Marles…
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October 14, 2024
New Zealand won the America's Cup on Monday with a 4-0 victory over Britain. The crews were locked in a close tacking duel in the early stages and made some close passes during the first downwind leg. New Zealand's crew managed to squeeze a little more performance from their AC75 monohull…
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October 14, 2024
According to sources in the shipping and trading industries, a large shipment of French wheat will be loaded for Thailand later this month. This is a rare shipment that will help boost French exports to Southeast Asia. Sources said that a ship…
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October 13, 2024
These are the most popular stories in the British business pages. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports. Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond died instantly after collapsing at a conference in North Macedonia.
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October 13, 2024
SailGP said that it plans to equip its fleet of F50 mono-design boats, starting next year with a new foil type, in order to increase the speed and tighten the racing. The organizers of the global racing circuit's fifth season, which begins in Dubai next month…
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October 13, 2024
Giulia Conti wept in joy after she returned to her apartment, and viewed recordings of Italy's first Women's America's Cup victory. The enormity of the win of her crew hit her. After both qualifying for the final in an initial group of 12, the…
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October 13, 2024
New Zealand won Sunday's third America's Cup against Britain to take a 3-1 lead in the series of first-to-7, following a close collision between both teams before the race. Peter Burling and his New Zealand team penalized Ben Ainslie for failing…
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October 13, 2024
New Zealand took a 3-0 advantage in the series of first-to seven after winning the third America's Cup against Britain. Peter Burling and his New Zealand team penalised Ben Ainslie for failing to keep clear after a close-quarters aggressive manoeuvre was performed by Peter Burling in the pre-start.
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October 12, 2024
New Zealand defeated Britain in the second America's Cup race on Saturday, in a sea battle that was at times thrilling between the giant foiling AC75 yachts. New Zealand's victory in the light Mediterranean winds, and the lumpy seas near the coast of Barcelona…
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October 12, 2024
In a tight final in Barcelona, Italy defeated Britain to win first Women's America's Cup. The Italian foursome celebrated wildly after crossing the finish line in their AC40 monohull foiling, having won the race by eight seconds over the British.
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October 12, 2024
In a tight final in Barcelona, Italy defeated Britain to win first Women's America's Cup. The Italian foursome celebrated wildly after crossing the finish line in their AC40 monohull foiling, having won the race by eight seconds over the British.
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October 12, 2024
New Zealand defeated Britain in the first race of the America's Cup, on Saturday. The holders built on an early advantage after storming across to start slightly before their challengers. New Zealand now leads the first-to-7 contest 1-0. Peter Burling…
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October 12, 2024
The city of Rostock said that maritime rescue services and firefighter in Germany's Baltic Sea extinguished an oil tanker fire and brought it safely into its port. The ship is safely moored...there's no fire. "The tanker was dragged in Rostock's overseas port early this morning…
