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Marco covers Southern Europe's vibrant and fast-growing startup landscape. Based in Milan, he reports on funding rounds, product launches and ecosystem developments across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Malta and Cyprus, with a keen eye for foodtech, mobility and consumer innovation.

Scotland’s Wheelchair Basketball Teams Shine at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

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Scotland’s women’s wheelchair 3×3 basketball team secured a silver medal after defeating Australia in the semi‑final and losing to England in the gold‑medal match at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The men’s 3×3 side also celebrated a bronze medal, beating New Zealand in their contest. Veteran Robyn Love, who also coaches the women’s squad, reflected on the emotional journey from a car‑park venue in Birmingham four years earlier to the SEC arena today.

Cricket’s Greatest All-Rounder Honoured with State Funeral at Kensington Oval

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Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indian all‑rounder, was honoured with a state funeral at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. Former captain Sir Clive Lloyd, along with other cricket greats and national leaders, celebrated Sobers’ impact on the sport and Caribbean culture. The ceremony featured speeches, a guard of honour with cricket bats, and a procession through the capital.

Schmidt Joins Ulster Rugby in Coach Development Role

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Former Ireland and Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has taken up a newly created consultancy role with Ulster Rugby as a coach development advisor. The 60‑year‑old will work on strengthening the province’s coaching pathway, while Ulster’s general manager Rory Best says the appointment fits into the club’s long‑term strategy for coach development.