The United States women's hockey team secured a spot in the gold-medal game at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday, guaranteeing a medal for the eighth consecutive Winter Olympics, while elsewhere, a train derailed in Switzerland after a suspected avalanche, leaving at least five people injured. Meanwhile, Iran launched naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of US nuclear talks, and Australia faced potential elimination from the T20 World Cup after a loss to Sri Lanka.
In the women's hockey tournament, the U.S. dominated Sweden with a 5-0 victory, according to CBS News. Aerin Frankel recorded her third shutout of the tournament, and goals from Cayla Barnes, Taylor Heise, Abbey Murphy, Kendall Coyne Schofield, and Hayley Scamurra sealed the win. The Americans, improving to 6-0, have outscored their opponents 31-1 and are poised to become the third women's team to go undefeated throughout the tournament.
Across the globe, a train derailed in Switzerland on Monday morning, as reported by Sky News. The BLS AG train, traveling from Goppenstein to Hohtenn, came off the tracks around 7 am. Authorities suspect an avalanche may have caused the incident, and at least five people were injured. One person was transported to a hospital in Sion, while four others received treatment at the scene.
In other international developments, Iran initiated naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, and Oman Sea, as stated by Al Jazeera, just before US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday. Video footage showed Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, the head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, overseeing the drills.
In the world of sports, Australia faced a setback in the T20 World Cup, as reported by Al Jazeera. Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka scored a century, leading his team to an eight-wicket victory over Australia. Nissanka's 100 not out off 52 balls put Sri Lanka into the Super Eights, leaving Australia on the brink of elimination. "Were in the lap of the gods now," said a source.
In Europe, Germany is rapidly adjusting to a new world order, according to BBC News. The country is increasing its focus on defense technology, particularly in areas like AI and drones. This shift is evident in the southern region of Bavaria, which has become a leading defense technology hub.
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