Delyth Lloyd and Sophia Hartley are in Basel previewing the semi-finals of Euro 2025.

Some captains are wearing them, some are not. Rainbow armbands at the Women’s European Championship are proving more divisive than perhaps intended for a symbol promoting tolerance and inclusion.

In terms of challenges that two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger has overcome, making a string of saves in Germany’s Euro 2025 quarterfinal victory over France on Saturday night is relatively low down on the list.

England seek a repeat as the Lionesses get stronger each game, while Spain have impressed with their signature flair in possession on the hunt to add a Euro title to their World Cup triumph. Germany are a proven foe with physical play and organization,

France captain Mbock makes her first start start of the tournament having recovered from her calf injury. That means it's a new centre-back partnership for Les Bleues. Alongside the Paris Saint-Germain defender is Maelle Lakrar who also makes her return after a two-game absence with a hamstring injury.

The England team is "very optimistic" that captain Leah Williamson will be ready to face Italy in the semifinals of the 2025 UEFA Women's Euro.

Emerging-market borrowers are tapping the euro bond market at the fastest pace in over a decade, capitalizing on the rising demand for diversification away from the US dollar.