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Czech Republic secures pro-West direction as ex-NATO general wins

Former NATO General Petr Pavel will become the fourth president of the Czech Republic.

Al Jazeera

Former NATO general Petr Pavel wins Czech presidential vote

Prague (AFP) - Retired NATO general Petr Pavel defeated a billionaire former prime minister in an election run-off on Saturday to become the fourth president of the Czech Republic.

AFP

Shiffrin one away from Stenmark's all-time record after Czech win

Spindleruv Mlyn (Czech Republic) (AFP) - Mikaela Shiffrin scooped up her 85th World Cup success on Saturday to leave the US ski sensation just one shy of the overall wins record held by Ingemar Stenmark.

AFP

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Shiffrin nails 85th World Cup win

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Shiffrin on course for 85th World Cup win

Spindleruv Mlyn (Czech Republic) (AFP) - Mikaela Shiffrin is on target for her 85th World Cup win after forging into the lead in the first leg of the slalom at Spindleruv Mlyn on Saturday.

AFP

Pro-Western, retired general Pavel sweeps Czech presidential vote

Former army chief and high NATO official Petr Pavel won the Czech Republic's presidential election on Saturday with a pledge to keep the country firmly anchored in the West and bridge society's political differences.

Reuters

Hungary to join neighbours in protecting Slovak skies

Hungary will join the Czech Republic and Poland in patrolling Slovakia's skies after it grounded its Soviet-made MiG-29s from service last year, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad said on Friday.

Reuters

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New Metro train pictured on one of "world's most scenic railways" ahead of North East arrival

The Rigi Bahn is the highest standard gauge railway in Europe and a new Metro train was pictured there ahead of testing in the Czech Republic

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Billionaire ex-premier, former general vie for Czech presidency

The Czech Republic is holding an election for the successor of a divisive president who has challenged the European Union’s values.

Tribune News Service

Czech presidential vote starts with retired general, ex-PM leading the field

A retired general who held a senior NATO military job headed into the Czech Republic's presidential election starting on Friday as a favourite ahead of his main rivals - a divisive former prime minister and an economics professor.

Reuters

Czech presidential election: What you need to know

Eight candidates hope to replace Milos Zeman, who has been criticised for overstepping his role.

Al Jazeera

Czechs prepare to elect president after 10 years of Miloš Zeman

Poll has become a tussle between three frontrunners whose campaigns have all hit problems

The Guardian - UK

Matildas' chance to avenge Spain thrashing

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says his side won't be haunted by the memories of their 7-0 loss to Spain when the sides meet again next month.

AAP

Matildas to host Cup of Nations tournament in NSW in build-up to 2023 Women's World Cup

With just three international windows left until the Women's World Cup, the Matildas will host Spain, the Czech Republic and Jamaica in February as they fine-tune preparations.

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Matildas to face Spain in Cup of Nations as Women’s World Cup preparations ramp up

The Matildas will test their World Cup credentials in a four-team mini-tournament involving Spain, Czech Republic and Jamaica next month

Reuters

Czech presidential election pits combative ex-PM against ex-general

The Czech Republic's presidential election this weekend pits a retired general, a billionaire ex-prime minister and an economics professor in a battle to replace Milos Zeman, the retiring heavyweight of the country's post-communist era.

The Conversation

30 years on, Czechoslovakia's 'velvet divorce' is not a model for Scottish independence from the UK

Had Scottish nationalists got their way, 2023 would have seen the country head to the polls in a second referendum over independence from the United Kingdom – and they might have won. Whereas the first attempt in 2014 resulted in 55% voting “no,” polls suggest that after Brexit, a majority…

Reuters

Czech billionaire Babis fights fraud trial alongside presidential contest

Czech billionaire and former Prime Minister Andrej Babis returned to court to fight fraud accusations over a 2 million euro subsidy on Wednesday, days before a presidential election in which he is a favourite begins.

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AAP

Kvitova, Ruud cruise to United Cup wins

Petra Kvitova's victory clinched a United Cup group-stage win for the Czech Republic over Germany, while Casper Ruud provided brief respite for Norway.

AAP

German ace Zverev upset at United Cup

Former world No.2 Alexander Zverev has been beaten by Czech Jiri Lehecka at the United Cup in Sydney on his return following ankle surgery.

AFP

Kvitova downs world number three Pegula at United Cup as Sakkari, Wawrinka win

Sydney (AFP) - Petra Kvitova upset world number three Jessica Pegula Friday, but the United States still won their United Cup tie against the Czech Republic in Sydney.

AFP

Kvitova downs world number three Pegula but USA win United Cup tie

Sydney (AFP) - Petra Kvitova upset world number three Jessica Pegula Friday, but the United States still won their United Cup tie against the Czech Republic in Sydney.

AAP

Wawrinka posts plucky win at United Cup

Switzerland, the United States and Italy have all recorded wins at the United Cup mixed teams tournament.

AFP

Fritz, Keys give United States strong start at inaugural United Cup

Sydney (AFP) - American world number nine Taylor Fritz and 11th-ranked Madison Keys cruised through their opening ties against the Czech Republic to get their seasons off to a winning start at the inaugural United Cup on Thursday.

AAP

US enjoy perfect start to United Cup

United States duo Taylor Fritz and Madison Keys have won the big moments to get their team off to a winning start in the United Cup against the Czech Republic.

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