European leaders opened the annual recovery conference on Ukraine held in Italy on Thursday by announcing a new equity fund and public-private partnerships in a push for investment in rebuilding Ukraine now,

Portugal desperately pressed Italy to find the goal to stay alive at the Women’s European Championship and finally got it in the 89th minute from Diana Gomes to secure a 1-1 draw in Geneva.

A last-gasp equaliser by Portugal's Diana Gomes against Italy in a thrilling 1-1 draw kept alive her country's Women's Euro campaign when her strike cancelled out a stunning second-half goal by Cristiana Girelli on Monday.

The conference began slightly over a day after Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, firing a record number of drones and missiles at the country.

Euro zone bond yields remained stable for the second straight day as investors wait for progress in U.S.-EU trade negotiations. Germany's 10-year yield stood at 2.64%, while Italy's yield mirrored Germany's movement.

Italy has secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0.

Arianna Caruso’s winning goal against Belgium was a good advert for Italy’s status as European Championship outsiders

Portugal's Diana Gomes scores an 89th-minute equaliser against Italy to keep alive her nation's slim Euro 2025 in their Group B match in Geneva.