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Rīga public transport will be free on September 1st
LSM
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August 29, 2025
At the same time, the municipality reminds all road users — pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and users of micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters — to pay increased attention to the safety of children and young people on the streets. Every year...
Naomi Osaka Slams Jelena Ostapenko’s “No Education” Comment As “Worst Thing” To Say To Black Athletes
Vibe Magazine - New York
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August 29, 2025
Naomi Osaka has weighed in on the heated on-court drama between Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko and African-American champion Taylor Townsend during their U.S. Open match on Wednesday (Aug. 27). The showdown ended with Townsend coming out on...
Specials | Aug 29, 2025 | 28 min read Madhav Immigration: One of the Best Immigration Consultancies in India, Building Dreams Across Borders
Ahmedabad Mirror
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Others Specials When most people think about going abroad—whether to study, settle, or work—they’re often faced with a complicated maze of paperwork, regulations, deadlines, and conflicting information. In this environment, the need for honest,...
Latvia's underwater drone company is on the rise
LSM
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August 29, 2025
Latvian startup SUBmerge Baltic has been developing underwater drones for military and civilian purposes for the third year, reports Latvian Radio. The company employs eight people, mostly engineers, and the underwater drones will be used both in...
England to make chickenpox jab free for children for the first time
Euronews
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August 29, 2025
Published on 29/08/2025 - 13:30 GMT+2 Thousands of children in England will soon be offered a vaccine to protect against chickenpox for the first time, as the country aims to boost children’s health and cut treatment costs. The United Kingdom’s...
Azerbaijan, Latvia Expand Cooperation In Healthcare And Medical Science (PHOTO)
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 29. The Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan hosted a meeting with Latvian Minister of Health Hosams Abu Meri, who is visiting the country on a working trip, the ministry told Trend . The...
Ostapenko ‘no education’ comments terrible – Osaka
The Nation Barbados
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August 29, 2025
Former world number one Naomi Osaka says that Jelena Ostapenko telling Taylor Townsend she had “no class” and “no education” was “one of the worst things you could say to a black tennis player”. Latvia’s Ostapenko argued with Townsend after the...
Naomi Osaka Drops the Mic: Why Jelena Ostapenko’s 'No Education' Comment Was Tennis’s Worst Moment
Yardbarker
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August 29, 2025
Well, well, well. Just when you thought tennis drama couldn’t get any spicier, Jelena Ostapenko decided to serve up a piping hot controversy at the US Open that’s got everyone talking. And honestly? Naomi Osaka’s response has me applauding from my...
The Association of Related Churches Expands Its Reach Across Europe
The European Business Review
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August 29, 2025
Across Europe—in historic cathedrals, modern cities, and even quiet villages—a fresh move of God is unfolding. Where many once assumed the Gospel had grown silent, leaders are seeing a new sound rise: the birth of life-giving churches. At the...
US Open 2025: Coco Gauff Defends Taylor Townsend Amid Jelena Ostapenko's 'No Education' Row (WATCH)
Asianet Newsable
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August 29, 2025
Coco Gauff supports Taylor Townsend following a heated exchange with Jelena Ostapenko at the US Open. Gauff emphasizes Townsend's kindness and hopes the incident doesn't define her. American tennis star Coco Gauff has come out in support of her...
Racism storm overshadows US Open as Naomi Osaka joins criticism of Ostapenko’s ‘no education’ comment
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 29, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Ostapenko 'no education' comments terrible - Osaka
BBC
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August 29, 2025
Former world number one Naomi Osaka says that Jelena Ostapenko telling Taylor Townsend she had "no class" and "no education" was "one of the worst things you could say to a black tennis player". Latvia's Ostapenko argued with Townsend after the...
Taylor Townsend doubles down in Jelena Ostapenko feud and calls out Latvian for her US Open 'bulls***' amid racism storm
Daily Mail
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August 29, 2025
By MATTHEW LAMBWELL IN NEW YORK Published: 22:23 EDT, 28 August 2025 | Updated: 23:26 EDT, 28 August 2025 Taylor Townsend says she is proud of herself for 'calling out the bulls***' of Jelena Ostapenko and showing other women of colour that it is...
Osaka slams Latvian player in US Open 'racism' storm
RNZ
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August 29, 2025
By Shrivathsa Sridhar, Reuters Japan's Naomi Osaka leaves the court after her victory over USA's Hailey Baptiste at the US Open tennis tournament in New York. Photo: AFP / Timothy A Clary Japan's Naomi Osaka said using words like "no education"...
US Open rival takes aim at 'terrible' Jelena Ostapenko as Latvian hits back
Daily Express
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August 28, 2025
Naomi Osaka has claimed Jelena Ostapenko’s racially-charged insults to Taylor Townsend were “just terrible” and “really bad”. The Latvian told the black American he had “no class” and “no education” after a feisty clash at the US Open. And...
Did Taylor Townsend Go to College? Her Education Background After Jelena Ostapenko Argument
Hollywood Life
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August 28, 2025
Image Credit: Getty Images Taylor Townsend got into quite a spat with opponent Jelena Ostapenko after beating the latter during an August 2025 match. The American tennis player said the Latvian athlete accused her of having “no class” and “no...
WATCH: Latvian Tennis Star Accused of Racism After Tirade Against American Rival
Breitbart
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August 28, 2025
An on-court spat has turned into accusations of racism online, after Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko berated her American opponent, Taylor Townsend, following her loss and exit from the U.S. Open tournament. Ostapenko, who is white, lost in...
Mihail Evans – We need to talk about Latvia
Brave New Europe
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August 28, 2025
While the Baltic States and the EU revel in the delusion of defeating Russia militarily, they are increasing tensions with their Eastern neighbour La Rentrée, as it is called in Brussels, is upon us; the summer holiday period has finally come to...
"Just because Taylor Townsend is Black doesn't mean Jelena Ostapenko is racist" - Fans defend Latvian from 'racism' claims after US Open controversy
Sportskeeda
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August 28, 2025
Taylor Townsend secured the best win of her 2025 season in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday (August 8), downing Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets. Following the match, the American clashed with the 2018 French Open champion over her...
Mihail Evans – We need to talk about Latvia
Brave New Europe
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August 28, 2025
While the Baltic States and the EU revel in the delusion of defeating Russia militarily, they are increasing tensions with their Eastern neighbour La Rentrée, as it is called in Brussels, is upon us; the summer holiday period has finally come to...