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Mighty Mathieu van der Poel powers to victory in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
SportThe Guardian4d ago

Mighty Mathieu van der Poel powers to victory in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Dutch rider triumphs on debut in Belgian Classic Van der Poel launches attacks on Muur of Geraardsbergen The Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel broke away 16km from the finish line and soloed to victory at the season-opening cobbled classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday. The former road race world champion entered the classic on the back of a record eighth cyclo-cross world title where he was unbeaten all winter. Continue reading...

Multiple injuries caused death of 25-year-old motorcyclist
Worldcyprus-mail8d ago

Multiple injuries caused death of 25-year-old motorcyclist

Multiple and extensive injuries caused the death of 25-year-old Tsamisias Christos Tsangaridis, who died in a traffic accident on Sunday, an autopsy carried out on Monday. Police said the post-mortem was conducted by forensic pathologist Nikolas Charalambous, who concluded that the man succumbed to multiple injuries. Tsangaridis lost his life in a fatal traffic accident […]

Deadly thread in the sky: Why Chinese manjha remains a killer
CultureTimes of India13d ago

Deadly thread in the sky: Why Chinese manjha remains a killer

Chinese manjha, a sharp synthetic kite string, poses a deadly threat during Indian festivals, causing severe injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists and birds. Despite government bans and enforcement drives, its illegal sale persists, turning a cherished tradition into a recurring public safety crisis.

25-year-old motorcyclist killed in Nicosia crash
Worldcyprus-mail9d ago

25-year-old motorcyclist killed in Nicosia crash

A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road collision on Sunday evening in Nicosia. Christos Tsamis Tsangaris, from Pallouriotissa, died when his motorcycle collided with another bike ridden by a 19-year-old on Larnakos Avenue in Aglandjia at around 7pm. The circumstances of the crash are under investigation. According to police, both motorcycles overturned on impact, […]

Romania in safety drive to improve EU’s deadliest roads
PoliticsThe Guardian14d ago

Romania in safety drive to improve EU’s deadliest roads

Government takes its first serious steps to crack down on dangerous driving but progress is slow Europe live – latest updates The first time Lucian Mîndruță crashed his car, he swerved to avoid a village dog and hit another vehicle. The second time, he missed a right-of-way sign and was struck by a car at a junction. The third time, ice sent him skidding off the road and into two trees. Crashes four to eight, he said, were bumper-scratches in traffic too minor to mention. That Mîndruță escaped those collisions with his life – and without having taken anyone else’s – is not a given in Romania. Home to the deadliest roads in the EU, its poor infrastructure, weak law enforcement and aggressive driving culture led to 78 people per million dying in traffic in 2024. Almost half of the 1,500 annual fatalities are vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. Continue reading...

Teenager killed in Strovolos crash; driver over alcohol limit
Worldcyprus-mailin-cyprus3d ago2 sources

Teenager killed in Strovolos crash; driver over alcohol limit

A 17-year-old boy died following a road collision in Nicosia on Saturday evening. Ioannis Nicolaou, from Nicosia, was riding his motorcycle on Stavraetou Street in Strovolos at around 7.20 pm when he collided with a car driven by a 54-year-old man. The circumstances of the crash are currently under investigation by the police. The teenager […]

Road Rage Incident in Acharnon, Greece
Worldiefimerida8d ago

Road Rage Incident in Acharnon, Greece

A serious road rage incident occurred in Acharnon, Greece, where a motorcyclist allegedly hit an elderly car driver with a helmet, and the driver retaliated with a knife.

Tour of Luzon 2026 Edition Announced
SportRappler9d ago

Tour of Luzon 2026 Edition Announced

The Tour of Luzon cycling event is set for a grander 2026 edition, with Filipino cyclists preparing to defend their home turf against foreign competitors for millions in prize money.