% of women who experienced violence from partner during their life:

Bangladesh: 50%
Afghanistan: 46%
Canada: 44.*%
Saudi Arabia: 43%
India: 35%
Turkey: 32%
Egypt: 30%
Colombia: 30%
Pakistan: 29%
Moldova: 27%
Argentina: 27%
USA: 26%
Latvia: 25%
UK: 24%
Mexico: 24%
Nigeria: 24%
South Africa: 24%
Australia: 23%
Brazil: 23%
Finland: 23%
Denmark: 23%
France: 22%
Czechia: 22%
Belgium: 22%
Indonesia: 22%
Sweden: 21%
Netherlands: 21%
Germany: 21%
Japan: 20%
Norway: 20%
Hungary: 19%
Bulgaria: 19%
China: 19%
Ukraine: 18%
Slovenia: 18%
Romania: 18%
Portugal: 18%
Italy: 16%
Ireland: 16%
Spain: 15%
Austria: 15%
Poland: 13%
Croatia: 13%
Switzerland: 12%
Singapore: 11%
Georgia: 10%
Armenia: 10%

Note: the percentage of women who have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an partner at some time in their life.

Spain are world champions after a *-* win over England in Sydney. Olga Carmona scored the final’s only goal – but Spain’s triumph is built on midfield dominance, led by the inspirational Aitana Bonmati.

World Cup champion Messi decides to remain at PSG.

Lionel Messi will celebrate his World Cup win by deciding to stay at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), local media proclaimed on Wednesday, as he endeavors to guide the French flank to an elusive Champions League title which they are still to conquer.

The 35-year-old, who guided Argentina to win in the World Cup final against France in Qatar last weekend, will agree to an extension of another season to his existing contract in the French capital which would have expired in the summer.

Le Parisian and RMC Sport conveyed that Messi will sit down with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and other leading club officials when he returns after his World Cup leave.

Messi entered PSG in 2021 on a two-season contract with an option for another year after having spent his entire proficient career with Barcelona. The seven-time Ballon d'Or prizewinner collected four Champions League titles in 2006, 2009, 2011, and 2015 in Spain as well as 10 La Liga peaks.

On Sunday, he uplifted Argentina to a penalty shootout triumph over France in the World Cup 2022 final after the epic battle had ended *-* in extra time.

Messi was crowned as the player of the tournament, winning the tournament's golden ball - scored two times in the match against PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe clutching a hat-trick for France.

Morocco made history by becoming the fourth African side to qualify for the quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup after it beat Spain in the round of 16 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday.

The Moroccan side follows Cameroon (1990), Senegal (2002), and Ghana (2010) to enter the last eight of the biggest footballing spectacle in the world. Managed by Walid Regragui, Morocco did not just stop here.

In a thrilling encounter against Portugal tonight, Morocco won *-* against Portugal to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup 2022 - the FIRST African team ever to reach the semis of the World Cup!

Till now, Morocco has conceded only one goal in this tournament, and that too was an own goal. So far Moroccos has been rock-solid at the back, with just one goal conceded, in the group stage.

From a tough group, they beat 2018 semifinalist Belgium *-* and drew against one time World Cup winner Spain.

Its win over the 2010 champion was also the first by an African nation through a penalty shootout in the World Cup.

Back in 1970, they were the first African team to earn a point on the World Cup stage. Then in 1986, also the first African team to reach the knockouts. Now in 2022, Morocco is the first African team to reach the semifinals!

2022 World Cup Japan rallies past Spain as both sides reach the round of 16

Japan crushed the first-half deficiency to overcome Spain *- * and move on to the World Cup round of 16 by scoring doubly beforehand in the second half.

At the Al Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday, Spain's Alvaro Morata scored the game's opening goal in the eleventh minute. Still, Japan fought back after the break. The Spanish striker headed in a cross from the loftiest point on the field for his third goal of the competition.

Many twinkles after coming on as a halftime cover, Ritsu Doan evened with a left-footed shot from outside the box in the 48th minute. Shortly after that, Ao Tanaka added the alternate goal from close range.

Tanaka's goal was first disallowed because Kaoru Mitoma's cut-reverse was supposed to have passed before the ball had officially left the field of play, but VAR reversed the ruling and gave Japan the three points they needed to guarantee their place in the knockout stages.

As time ran down, Japan appeared secure until Germany defeated Costa Rica *-*. The Japanese could have dropped from first to third in the group if a late Spanish thing had been scored. still, the Blue Samurai was suitable to hold out against swells of Spanish assaults. Germany was excluded despite a *- * palm over Costa Rica on Thursday. Japan finished first in Group E, followed by Spain on thing differential. In both games' last twinkles, all four brigades had a chance to qualify, making it a dramatic conclusion for the group.

Japan, who has never advanced past the first knockout round, will play Croatia in the round of 16 coming weeks.

FIFA World Cup 2022 elimination of Germany: The drama in Qatar

Germany defeated Costa Rica *-* in their final Group E match, but Japan's unexpected victory over Spain prevented them from moving on to the World Cup knockout rounds.

Even though Germany's national football team defeated Costa Rica *-* in its final Group E match on Friday, they were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

Germany, four-time champions, exited the FIFA World Cup in the group stage for the second time in a row, which was shocking given their position as a superpower in the sport and the amount of excellent players on their roster.

Despite their unexpected loss from the Russian 2018 World Cup in the group stage, Hansi Flick's Germany was among the favorites going into the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

Given that Costa Rica and Japan are both regarded as underdogs in international football, Germany was predicted to breeze through the FIFA World Cup 2022 group stage after being placed in Group E with Spain, Costa Rica, and Japan in Qatar.

Germany and Spain both finished with four points because of the combination of results. Still, the latter finished ahead of the Germans thanks to a higher goal difference (+* for Spain and +* for Germany), qualifying for the knockout rounds as the second-place team.

The abrupt departures have some intriguing parallels. Germany was eliminated from the World Cup in Russia in the final group match thanks to two extra-time goals by South Korea, and Japan, another Asian team, will be responsible for Germany's demise in Qatar in 2022.

Barca drop down to Europa again!

This season was meant to be different but Barcelona have again suffered a humiliating and costly Champions League group-stage exit.

Barcelona exited the Champions League at the group stage for the second season running on Wednesday, a *-* home defeat by Bayern Munich. Although Barca's departure was ensured by Inter Milan when they beat Viktoria Plzen at San Siro before kick-off at Spotify Camp Nou.

For the second year in succession, the five-time European Cup winners have effectively been relegated to the continent's second division.

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COVID-19 Update: India Faces the deadly second wave
The total number of Covid-19 cases has reached 142,072,345 across the world. The death toll stands at *,034,587. The pandemic is far from being over. WhatsOn brings you the latest news on Covid-19 across the globe:

Over *.* million long-term employees and care residents have contracted Covid-19 in the US. Kaiser Family Foundation reported 181,000 deaths as a result of this.
Spain’s Health Ministry is considering delaying the second dose of some Coronavirus vaccines for under 80 years old to maximize the number of people who have received at least one injection.
Authorities are hoping that the pause in Johnson’s and Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine will be very brief and a thorough investigation will be allowed to communicate the findings.
It has been reported that the EU may not renew the vaccine contract with AstraZeneca because of the persistent shortfall in Anglo- Swedish company’s deliveries.
A Greek cargo ship that was sailing from Egypt has been quarantine in Crete after a sailor was found dead with covid-19. 10 others were tested positive.
Australian PM, Scott Morrison had flagged bringing forward Covid-19 vaccines from over 50s. This has hosed down hopes of a swift vaccination program that could have allowed the borders to reopen.
After a year of closed borders, New Zealand has opened its gates to travelers from Australia. The Wellington airport was filled with emotional reunions.
Bangladesh has witnessed a sharp rise in new Covid-19 cases in the last month. Authorities are planning to imply strict lockdown to carry out till the Eid Holiday.
India reported a record rise in coronavirus infections of 273,810 on Monday, taking its overall caseload past 15 million. British PM Boris Johnson has canceled his planned trip to India over Covid concerns.