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Criminals misusing informal banking systems, financial watchdog warns

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:32:57 GMT

PARIS, France: The misuse of informal banking networks by criminals has become a growing global problem, according to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The international body, which works to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, has called on governments and businesses to take stronger action against professional networks that help criminals move and hide ille

Neemrana Music Foundation set to bring century-old French Opera back to life with a world-first AI production

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:03:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): New Delhi is set to witness a first-of-its-kind Indo-French production that brings together a 1919 French opera composed in English, artificial intelligence, live Indian opera singers and a 20-member French orchestra, an official release by the French Embassy said.

It noted that the Neemrana Music Foundation will present AI Meets Opera: Monsieur Beaucaire, a pioneering

US-Ukraine conclude "substantive" third round of talks as Washington pushes for trilateral with Russia

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:30:14 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 7 (ANI): US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner pushed for Kyiv and Moscow to come to the table after they held "substantive" discussions with Ukrainian officials, CNN reported.

The visit by the two key Trump aides is the first to Kyiv since the conflict broke out. While no major breakthroughs were announced after Sunday's talks, Witkof

US Open: Local stars Tiafoe, Shelton march into quarterfinals

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:31:09 GMT

New York [US], September 7 (ANI): Local star Frances Tiafoe booked his slot in the US Open quarterfinals, beating the 2021 edition champion Daniil Medvedev in one of the biggest victories of his career.

The American crowd was in favour of Tiafoe at the Louis Armstrong Stadium throughout the clash, as he reached the quarterfinals for the fourth time in New York and recorded a tour-leading 25th hard-court win

No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz sweeps No. 20 Tommy Paul to reach US Open quarters

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:55:08 GMT

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Playing in his first tournament in four months following a wrist injury, No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz has shown no signs of rust at the U.S. Open, breezing into the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over No. 20 seed Tommy Paul on Sunday in New York.

Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam winner and defending U.S. Open champion, has dropped just one set over his fi

Milestone in India-France cultural ties: PM Modi on inauguration of BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:57:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris as a landmark moment in India-France cultural relations, saying the grand temple would enrich France's cultural diversity while giving fresh momentum to the ties between the two countries.

Addressing the gathering through video conference during the inauguration of

Late charge puts top seed Aryna Sabalenka into US Open quarters

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:05:12 GMT

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Aryna Sabalenka's quest for a third consecutive U.S. Open title remained on track when the No. 1 seed from Belarus advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Taylor Townsend on Sunday.

The victory, in 1 hour, 15 minutes, over the unseeded Townsend of the United States was not without its challenges after Sabalenka trailed 3-1 in the second set foll

Creative Arts Emmys: Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny bag first wins

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:00:49 GMT

Washington [US], September 6 (ANI): The first night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards saw Bad Bunny's 'The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show' and 'The Traitors' lead the winners, with seven and six awards respectively.

The ceremony also saw wins for Jimmy Kimmel, Mariska Hargitay, Sabrina Carpenter and Octavia Spencer across different categories.

Comedian Wanda Sykes opened the evening by speaking abou

Tamil Nadu: Mayiladuthurai artisans give final touches to Ganesha idols ahead of Vinayagar Chaturthi

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:31:34 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 6 (ANI): With Vinayagar Chaturthi just around the corner, artisans in Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai district are busy giving the final touches to colourful Ganesha idols being prepared for the festival.

In Kanjanagaram village under Tharangambadi taluk, an idol-making workshop run by Sakthivel has been seeing busy days as artisans work on idols of different shapes and sizes.

Yuki Bhambri, Anirudh Chandrasekar suffer first-round exits at US Open 2026

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:03:12 GMT

New York [US], September 6 (ANI): India's Yuki Bhambri and Anirudh Chandrasekar suffered first-round exits in the men's doubles at the US Open 2026 in New York on Saturday, leaving N Sriram Balaji as the country's lone player remaining in the tournament, as per Olympics.com.

The world No. 32 Bhambri and New Zealand's Michael Venus went down to American duo Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac 7(7)-6(4), 7(7)-6(3) in a

Europes summer from hell seems over but is it really

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:47:53 GMT

Record heat, drought, fires, and floods battered the continent and scientists warn such extremes are becoming far more likely

Summer is officially over in Europe - and for millions of people, this may be remembered as the year when extreme weather stopped feeling particularly unusual.

Western Europe endured an extraordinary succession of heatwaves, drought, wildfires, and water shortages. T

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Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:45:25 GMT

(260906) -- MAGNY-COURS, Sept. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Valentin Debise (L) of EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory competes during the race 2 of WorldSSP at the FIM Supersport World Championship French Round in Magny-Cours, France, Sept. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

France cant finance Ukraine forever Le Pen partys head

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:06:37 GMT

Paris needs guarantees that Kiev will repay the money its been getting during its conflict with Moscow, Jordan Bardella has said

France lacks money for itself and simply cannot keep funding Ukraine indefinitely, Jordan Bardella, the president of Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally (NR) party, has said.

The main French opposition party faced harsh criticism from its rivals earlier this

France cant finance Ukraine forever Le Pen party head

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:06:37 GMT

Paris needs guarantees that Kiev will repay the money its been getting during its conflict with Moscow, Jordan Bardella has said

France lacks money for itself and simply cannot keep funding Ukraine indefinitely, Jordan Bardella, the president of Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally (NR) party, has said.

The main French opposition party faced harsh criticism from its rivals earlier this

France can't finance Ukraine forever - Le Pen party head

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:06:37 GMT

Paris needs guarantees that Kiev will repay the money it's been getting during its conflict with Moscow, Jordan Bardella has said

France lacks money for itself and simply cannot keep funding Ukraine indefinitely, Jordan Bardella, the president of Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally (NR) party, has said.

France can't finance Ukraine forever - Le Pen party's head

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:06:37 GMT

Paris needs guarantees that Kiev will repay the money it's been getting during its conflict with Moscow, Jordan Bardella has said

France lacks money for itself and simply cannot keep funding Ukraine indefinitely, Jordan Bardella, the president of Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally (NR) party, has said.

Iva Jovic outlasts Alexandra Eala at US Open, sets up Coco Gauff showdown

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:22:10 GMT

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Iva Jovic battled from a break down in the third set to beat good friend Alexandra Eala in a third-round match that lasted more than three hours on Saturday night and set up a showdown against fellow American Coco Gauff.

The 14th-seeded Jovic won 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in a primetime match on Arthur Ashe Court, ending the run of 17th-seeded Eala, the rising star from the P

(SP)ITALY-MONZA-FORMULA 1-ITALIAN GRAND PRIX-QUALIFYING SESSION

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:48:41 GMT

(260906) -- MONZA, Sept. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen (L) of the Netherlands, Mercedes' driver Kimi Antonelli (R) of Italy and Mercedes' George Russell of Britain race during the qualifying session of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza Circuit, near Milan, Italy, on Sept. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

JC French IV's 4 TDs lift Cincinnati past Boston College

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:40:20 GMT

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JC French IV ran for three touchdowns and threw for another in his Cincinnati debut as quarterback to lead the Cincinnati Bearcats past the Boston College Eagles 34-15 Saturday in Cincinnati.

French completed 10 of 14 passes for 77 yards for the Bearcats (1-0), who won their 25th straight home opener. Another transfer quarterbac

Alpine's Pierre Gasly stuns with first career F1 pole at Italian GP

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:05:03 GMT

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Pierre Gasly earned his first F1 pole position on Saturday with a stellar qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix.

The French Alpine racer hasn't finished higher than sixth this season, though his one career win on the circuit back in 2020 came in this same race.

The 30-year-old utilized a recently updated Mercedes engine to run an impressive final qual

UFC Paris: Salahdine Parnasse sends message to Max Holloway following main event win in debut

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:40:27 GMT

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Lightweight Salahdine Parnasse won his UFC debut in emphatic fashion with a first-round liver kick TKO against New Zealand's Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Paris, France, Saturday at Accor Arena. Parnasse only needed 2:35 of the frame to finish the fight.

'I'm the best fighter in the world,' Parnasse said. 'I knew I was going to finish the fight

Francisco Cerundolo, Alexander Blockx shock top-10 seeds at US Open

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:19:14 GMT

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Belgium's Alexander Blockx and Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo shrugged off early deficits to knock out top-10 seeds during U.S. Open third-round action on Saturday in Flushing Meadows, N.Y.

Cerundolo dropped the first two sets to No. 9 seed Taylor Fritz before rallying for a 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 triumph in Arthur Ashe Stadium. While most of the statistics and

Putin praises Moscows role in supporting troops

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:45:19 GMT

The Russian president has hailed the capitals contribution to the military, technological development and the restoration of Donbass

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Moscow's contribution to the country's military and technological development, declaring that Russia will overcome the challenges it faces because they are "temporary and transient."

The president made the remarks d

Putin praises Moscows role in supporting Russian troops

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:45:19 GMT

The Russian president has hailed the capitals contribution to the military, technological development and restoration of Donbass

The president made the remarks durin

How Britain built a war network around Russia

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:41:55 GMT

The UK is spinning a web of influence designed to survive any Ukraine peace deal

Last week, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced in Kiev that defense manufacturer MBDA had been authorized to disclose information concerning the British components of the SCALP missile, the French version of the long-range Storm Shad

(SP)FRANCE-MAGNY-COURS-WSBK-WORLDSSP-RACE 1

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:15:27 GMT

(260905) -- MAGNY-COURS, Sept. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Fans visit the pitlane of EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory before the race 1 of WorldSSP at the FIM Supersport World Championship French Round in Magny-Cours, France, Sept. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Putin shows saint-like patience former US judge

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:23:09 GMT

The Russian president has refrained from striking NATO arms plants despite their role in producing weapons used by Ukraine, Andrew Napolitano has said

Russia has the right to strike NATO plants making weapons for Ukraine, but President Vladimir Putin is showing great restraint to avoid a direct clash with the bloc, former American judge Andrew Napolitano has said.

Kiev has been launching hu

Team Vitality stay alive again in BLAST Open Fall playoffs

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:19:06 GMT

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Team Vitality certainly aren't going down without a fight in Portugal.

Facing elimination for the fourth straight match, Vitality again survived at the BLAST Open Fall 2026 in Porto. But what they did Friday was a whole new level of survival.

Facing FURIA in the playoff quarterfinals, Vitality dropped the first map but won

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-LIGUE 1-PSG VS MONACO

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:47:42 GMT

(260905) -- PARIS, Sept. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Marquinhos (front L) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Ligue 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in Paris, France, Sept. 4, 2026. (Photo by Henri Szwarc/Xinhua)

Yankees OF Trent Grisham injures hamstring in loss to Padres

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:55:12 GMT

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New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham is likely headed for an MRI exam and could land on the injured list after exiting Friday night's game against the host San Diego Padres with a right hamstring injury.

Grisham was visibly limping while running in on Xander Bogaerts' two-out fly ball into shallow left-center that fell for a single to score Ty France

Luis Campusano's 2-run, 10th-inning blast carries Padres past Yankees

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:55:06 GMT

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Luis Campusano belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning Friday night, giving the San Diego Padres a 3-2 win over the visiting New York Yankees.

With Dustin Harris at second, pinch-running for the automatic runner, Paul Blackburn (7-3) fanned Xander Bogaerts for the first out. Campusano then belted a first-pitch sinker an estimated 394 feet to the seats

Yankees OF Trent Grisham leaves game with apparent leg injury

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:05:38 GMT

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New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham exited Friday night's game against the host San Diego Padres with an apparent hamstring injury after the top of the third inning.

Grisham couldn't run down Xander Bogaerts' two-out fly ball into shallow left-center that fell for a single to score Ty France with the game's first run in the second. Before the Yankees

Williams sisters can't hold late lead, fall in US Open doubles

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:05:11 GMT

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Serena Williams and Venus Williams, playing their first U.S. Open doubles match as teammates in four years, couldn't quite pull out a victory on Friday night in New York.

The 14th-seeded duo of Hao-Ching Chan of Taiwan and Maya Joint of Australia shook off a 5-0 deficit in the decisive first-to-10 tiebreaker, emerging with a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (10-7) win at Arthur Ash

Alcaraz beats Wu Yibing in straight sets to reach US Open fourth round

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:58:52 GMT

New York [US], September 5 (ANI): Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a strong challenge from China's Wu Yibing to secure a 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 victory and reach the fourth round of the US Open.

Alcaraz, competing in his first tournament since April after recovering from a right wrist injury, maintained his impressive Grand Slam form by extending his winning streak at major tournaments to 17 matches, according t

La Liga: Real Madrid suffer first defeat of season after 1-0 loss to Real Betis

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:30:56 GMT

Seville [Spain], September 5 (ANI): Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the La Liga season after losing 1-0 to Real Betis at La Cartuja, with Cucho Parrott's second-half rebound proving decisive in a closely contested encounter.

Madrid started strongly and created two clear opportunities inside the opening 15 minutes. Arda Gler's cross found Dean Huijsen, whose acrobatic effort was denied by the Betis goal

Premier League: Alexander Isak's brace seals Liverpool's 2-0 win over Ipswich

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:30:50 GMT

Ipswich [UK], September 5 (ANI): Liverpool secured their first Premier League victory under manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, with Alexander Isak scoring twice in the opening nine minutes.

Liverpool, who had drawn 2-2 against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest in their opening two league matches, made a strong start and took control of the game early.

Isak opened th

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Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:45:27 GMT

(260905) -- MAGNY-COURS, Sept. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Valentin Debise of EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory competes during the Superpole of WorldSSP at the FIM Supersport World Championship French Round in Magny-Cours, France, Sept. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Trouble brewing in global bond markets: What to know

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:55:33 GMT

Yields on government bonds are around multi-decade highs as investors cast a wary eye on fiscal deficits and the renewed fighting in the Middle East

A storm is gathering in bond markets across the globe as yields on government debt are in many cases near multi-decade highs.

High and rising government debt levels pose a problem for bond markets for which no solution seems imminent. The risin

Chaos may ensue as The Chase begins at Darlington

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:55:09 GMT

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The Chase for the title will start on Sunday in one of NASCAR's crown jewel races, the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in its typical slot on Labor Day weekend at Darlington, S.C.

The 10-race playoffs appropriately begin on the egg-shaped layout known as 'The Track Too Tough to Tame.'

Also known as 'The Lady in Black,' Darli

Alpine's Pierre Gasly docked Monaco podium for 2nd time

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:40:20 GMT

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Pierre Gasly lost the podium to Isack Hadjar for the second time after penalties from the Monaco Grand Prix were reinstated following a successful appeal by two Formula 1 teams.

As a result, Alpine's Gasly dropped from third to seventh place in the June 7 race after a pair of five-second penalties were applied. Initially, the penalties for speeding infractions had

'Huge activity' in space sector as private industry expands, India eyes big share of space economy: ISpA DG

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): The Indian space sector is witnessing "huge activity" as private industry expands its participation across communication, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and other domains, while India aims to significantly increase its share of the global space economy, Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt (retd.), Director General, Indian Space Association (ISpA), said in an exclusive interview

US Open: Rybakina, Gauff punch ticket to women's singles third round

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:03:26 GMT

New York [US], September 4 (ANI): Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina advanced to the third round of the ongoing US Open, following a straight-sets win over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Thursday, taking further steps towards the number one spot.

Rybakina broke twice in the first set, winning it 6-2 and was leading 5-2 in the second set before she faced a hiccup. Jessico broke while Rybakina was serving at 5-3, but the

ITALY-VENICE-FILM FESTIVAL-15/18-PHOTOCALL

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:15:16 GMT

(260904) -- VENICE, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- French actress Malou Khebizi of the film "15/18 (A Place To Heal)" poses for the photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Reporters Without Borders calls for borders for reporting

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:47:10 GMT

The US- and EU-backed organization has called on the EU to close tech loopholes allowing Europeans to access Russian media censored by the bloc

The EU- and US-funded press watchdog, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has called for tighter controls on AI-based search technology, after discovering that chatbots bypass European censorship laws and present Russian media sources banned by in Western Eu

Endo, Chiesa left out of Liverpool's UEFA Champions League squad

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:29:04 GMT

Liverpool [UK], September 4 (ANI): Liverpool has unveiled its UEFA Champions League 2026-27 squad, leaving out Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo, with the new signee from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) included.

The squad announced is currently only for the league phase of the tournament, and the Premier League giants will start off against Atletico Madrid on September at Anfield.

Andoni Iraola's managed sid

A Celebration of Hong Kong's Food, Drink and Culture Returns This Autumn

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:58:55 GMT

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Hong Kong, September 4: The annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is set to return bigger and bolder this autumn, transforming the Central Stage, Central Harbourfront Event Space into a vibrant epicurean paradise from 29 October to 1 November 2026. Set against the iconic Victoria Harbour skyline, the festival will feature over 300 booths, including dedicated spirit booths and dining partners.

Elderly outnumber young children for first time in history census

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:13:57 GMT

The demographic reversal is putting growing pressure on pension and healthcare systems, particularly in Europe

The world's elderly population has overtaken the number of young children for the first time in human history, according to a new US Census Bureau report. Europe, already the world's oldest region, is at the forefront of the trend.

People aged 65 and over accounted for 10.5% of the

Economic Watch: Inflation, fiscal risks pressure Europe's sovereign bond markets

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:15:22 GMT

FRANKFURT, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Government borrowing costs across Europe have climbed to or near multi-decade highs, as persistent inflation concerns, expectations of higher interest rates and mounting worries over public debt weigh on sovereign bond markets.

These pressures, analysts warn, could keep long-term yields elevated, as fiscal strains and geopolitical risks reshape the outlook for Europe's bond markets.

From Micro-Weddings to Milestones: Celebrating Life's Special Moments at Four Seasons Resorts of Asia

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:57:51 GMT

PRNewswire

Chiang Mai [Thailand], September 4: Bachelorette parties, family reunions, boutique corporate retreats, and everything in between turn into thoughtfully designed, personalised itineraries at Four Seasons Resorts of Asia. Set amongst some of the region's most stunning landscapes, the resorts' collection of private villas and residences, world-class dining,

No. 1 Alexander Zverev again needs 5 sets to advance at US Open

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:40:22 GMT

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Top-seeded Alexander Zverev, who barely survived the first round of the U.S. Open, pulled off a similar escape act in the second round.

The 29-year-old German edged France's Quentin Halys 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-7 (3), 6-3 in a match that ended early Friday morning in New York.

Two days earlier, Zverev got past Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set match that went

Argentina to honour Lionel Messi with 10th-minute tribute across football matches

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:30:38 GMT

Buenos Aires [Argentina], September 4 (ANI): All football matches across Argentina this weekend will be paused in the 10th minute for a 60-second round of applause in honour of Lionel Messi, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced, following the superstar's decision to retire from international football, Reuters reported.

The tribute will be held across men's and women's divisions and disciplines, with

Padres know it's time to heat up as Yankees come to town

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:05:05 GMT

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At the end of a 1-5 road trip concluding with a 7-3 loss Wednesday in Cincinnati that knocked the San Diego Padres out of the last wild-card spot in the National League, first-year manager Craig Stammen slapped a smiley-face emoji on the situation.

'We didn't play our best baseball, especially here in Cincinnati,' he said. 'But

"Extremely delighted": Arjun Munda expresses delight on Ahmedabad hosting World Archery Para Series

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:01:54 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 3 (ANI): Former Union Minister and President of the Archery Association of India, Arjun Munda, expressed his delight that Ahmedabad is set to host the World Archery Para Series (WAPS) 2026.

India is set to host the WAPS for the first time, which will bring together over 100 athletes from 20 countries for five days, from September 5 to 9, 2026, at the iconic Sabarmati R

"Best have to retire someday": Sourav Ganguly praises Messi's legacy after international football retirement

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:58:19 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 3 (ANI): Former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly praised Lionel Messi's illustrious international career following his retirement announcement, saying the Argentine great has left a legacy that will be difficult to match.

Ganguly also expressed hope that great footballing nations like Argentina will produce another world-class player in the future.

Messi announce

China Masters: Srikanth stuns world no. 9 Victor Lai; Satwik-Chirag march into quarterfinals

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:33:51 GMT

Shenzhen [China], September 3 (ANI): Former world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth and the star men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty delivered sensational performances to storm into the quarterfinals of the China Masters Super 750 on Thursday.

Srikanth pulled off a stunning upset over Canadian World No. 9 and recent World Championship bronze medallist Victor Lai, winning 21-18, 21-19. Showcasing t

Andhra Pradesh: Artisans in Chittoor make colorful idols for Ganesh Chaturthi

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:30:56 GMT

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 3 (ANI): With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, artisans in Chittoor are busy in making colourful Ganesha idols in various designs and sizes ahead of the festival.

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi, is a festival that marks the worship of Lord Ganesha as the God of new beginnings and remover of obstacles. The 10-day Ganeshotsav cel

Another European country transfers gold out of US

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:31:16 GMT

The Dutch central bank announced having moved 86 tons of bullion, primarily from New York but also from Canada

The central bank of the Netherlands has become the latest country to move gold holdings out of the United States, announcing on Wednesday that it had transferred 86 tons of bullion to London. The bank described the move as "crisis preparedness" during a time of "increasing geopolitical u

Treasury of Trousseau 2026: Where Couture, Craftsmanship and Celebration Come Together

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:58:09 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 3: DLF Luxury Malls' marquee showcase, Treasury of Trousseau 2026, returns to India's first and finest luxury shopping destination, DLF Emporio, New Delhi, from 3rd to 5th September. Set against the backdrop of the festive and wedding season, the three-day celebration brings together celebrated designers and luxury brands through a series of couture showcase

Posters | Memory of "oriental Auschwitz": cartoons by WWII Allied POWs expose Japanese atrocities

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:45:15 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Known as "oriental Auschwitz," the former Mukden (now Shenyang) POW camp was established by the Japanese army during WWII in northeast China's Liaoning Province.

The Mukden camp was one of the largest POW sites in Asia and notorious for its brutality. From November 1942 to August 1945, more than 2,000 Allied prisoners from the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands

Asian Games 2026: India eyes record medal haul in Aichi-Nagoya

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:30:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): India will aim for its record-breaking performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 get underway in Japan from September 19 to October 4, according to Olympics.com.

The continental showpiece will feature athletes from 45 countries and regions competing across 43 sports.

India clinched a record 107 medals at Hangzhou 2023, including 2

Cincinnati, Boston College seek fresh starts after disappointing seasons

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:05:05 GMT

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With both programs under pressure to rebound from different but equally disappointing seasons, host Cincinnati and Boston College open their respective seasons on Saturday.

The Bearcats started 7-1 and 5-0 in the Big 12 last season but lost their last five, including a 35-13 decision to Navy in the Liberty Bowl, to finish 7-6.

"GOAT debate settled": Lionel Messi shares receipt-style Instagram post after international retirement

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:58:39 GMT

Buenos Aires [Argentina], September 3 (ANI): Lionel Messi has added his own twist to the long-running debate over football's greatest player by sharing a receipt-style Instagram post highlighting his achievements with Argentina.

The Instagram post, part of a new brand campaign, presents Messi's international career in what could be seen as a bar receipt, with his goals, assists, minutes played, and major honours

German Environment minister Schneider links Nepal flash floods to climate change, calls India 'key partner' for global climate action

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:31:31 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Germany's Minister for Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Carsten Schneider, has said the devastating flash floods in Nepal are a stark reminder of the impact of climate change, asserting that such extreme events are likely to become more frequent.

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Schneider described what happened in Nepal

Jessica Pegula cruises past Sofia Kenin at US Open

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:55:06 GMT

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No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula needed just 56 minutes Wednesday to dispatch fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 and advance to the third round of the U.S. Open in New York.

Pegula, the 2024 runner-up at Flushing Meadows, surrendered only seven points on serve and finished with 18 winners against eight unforced errors. She never faced a break point while improv

Jordan Chiles to resume competing, eyes 2028 Olympics

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:40:22 GMT

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Jordan Chiles is returning for a run at her third Olympics, announcing Wednesday she intends to compete in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

Chiles shared her decision in a video narrated by basketball legend Michael Jordan.

'Why continue? Because there's still more to give,' Jordan says in part. 'Why now? Because not every chapter ends when people expect it to.

"You do it once, you want more...": World No 2 Zverev targets second Grand Slam title at US Open 2026

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:57:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): World No. 2 Alexander Zverev began his US Open 2026 campaign with a five-set victory over Lorenzo Sonego, defeating the Italian 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(7-9), 7-5, 6-4 to advance to the second round.

Zverev, who lifted his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open earlier this year, is now looking to build on that breakthrough and challenge for another major title in New York.

German Environment Minister Schneider links Nepal flash floods to climate change; calls India "key partner" for global climate action

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:57:20 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Germany's Minister for Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Carsten Schneider, said last week's devastating flash floods that wreaked havoc in Nepal are a stark reminder of the impact of climate change, asserting that such extreme events are likely to become more frequent.

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Schneider described

Reds smash three HRs, beat Padres for second straight day

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:55:04 GMT

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Juan Brito belted his first career home run in support of Brandon Williamson's return to the mound after a four-month injury hiatus to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-3 win over the visiting San Diego Padres in the rubber game of the three-game series Wednesday afternoon in Cincinnati.

JJ Bleday, who homered, and Dane Myers each

Misplaced mail forces Wings C Li Yueru to miss FIBA World Cup

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:40:21 GMT

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Dallas Wings center Li Yueru is unable to travel to Berlin for the FIBA World Cup because of a lost passport and will not play for China.

The Chinese team is scheduled to open play in the event Friday against the United States.

She posted the news on Instagram on Wednesday.

'Unfortunately, my passport was lost in the mail and still hasn't been found. Thro

US LNG exports surge 23% in H1 2026 as new capacity boosts shipments: EIA

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:03:35 GMT

Washington DC [US], September 2 (ANI): US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports rose 23 per cent in the first half of 2026 as new terminals and expansions at existing facilities increased export capacity, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

US LNG exports averaged 17.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) during the first six months of 2026, up from the same period in 2025, EIA said in its la

SMT Announces Start of the SAFE-PFO Trial with First Patient Enrolment in Germany

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:58:34 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 2: Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects, affecting approximately 1% of live births globally and accounting for more than 4.18 million cases in children under five[1]. Despite advances in medical care, CHD continues to be a leading cause of infant and child mortality, highlighting the need for safe and minimally invasive treatment o

US Open: Zverev survives first-round scare, Monfils celebrates 40th birthday with win

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:29:53 GMT

New York [US], September 2 (ANI): Alexander Zverev survived a big scare in his US Open campaign opener, overcoming Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in an engaging clash that lasted almost five hours on Wednesday.

Competing as a top seed for the first time at a Grand Slam event, the Germany star was just two points away from an embarassing first round exit, serving at 4-5, 30/30 in the fourth set, but seized control at the

Moscow has stopped calling Britain Great. Heres why

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:08:32 GMT

While its domestic problems multiply, London pours money into Ukraine and prepares the country for a future confrontation with Moscow

Recently, Russian officials and state media have been deliberately using the toponym 'Britain' instead of 'Great Britain' and 'United Kingdom' to refer to the nation that, just a few decades ago, was known as 'the empire on which the sun never sets'. Speaking at a

Britain lost its empire but not its appetite for confronting Russia

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:08:32 GMT

While its domestic problems multiply, London pours money into Ukraine and prepares the country for a future confrontation with Moscow

Pet Industry Dialogue 2026 Charts the Road Ahead for India's Growing Petcare Ecosystem

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:29:34 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 2: India's petcare industry is seeing growing attention around policy and regulation, access to petcare, changing pet ownership patterns and responsible pet parenting. These issues were discussed at the sixth edition of Pet Industry Dialogue (PID) 2026, held in New Delhi recently, which brought together industry leaders, policymakers, veterinarians, entrepreneurs and other stakeh

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-UIPM 2026 OBSTACLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (CN)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:46:18 GMT

(260902) -- BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mukadaisi Mainike of China competes during the Women Elite 400m qualification at UIPM 2026 Obstacle World Championships in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

French schools struggle to roll out 'smoke and mirrors' phone ban

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:25:54 GMT

PARIS (CN) - French students returned from summer vacation this week with a new law hanging over their heads - no phones allowed in high schools.

"We have to turn them off, but everyone puts them in airplane mode or puts them in their pocket," Gai, a 14-year-old student carrying a sandwich to the park during his lunch break, said Thursday. "We use it at night when we get back home - I find it a bit stupid be

Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion in major AI expansion

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:34:26 GMT

Nvidiawill buy popular developer platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, using its growingAIwar chest to expand its influence in the booming market foropen-source modelsthat can nearly match the best fromOpenAIand Anthropic at lower costs.

The deal, one of Nvidia's biggest ever, will bring the chip giant closer to the developers who use Hugging Face to find models and tools, potentially helping it create a pipe

Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for$12.93 billionin major AI expansion

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:34:26 GMT

Nvidiawill buy popular developer platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, usingits growing AI war chest to expand its influencein the booming market foropen-source modelsthat can nearly match the best fromOpenAIand Anthropic at lower costs.

Read moreNvidia boss presses G20 ministers to build AI infrastructure

The deal, one of Nvidia's biggest ever, will bring the chip giant closer to the developers who use

Why Ukraines drained Kakhovka Dam is strategic for Russia

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:34:03 GMT

When the Russian Armyexploded the Kakhovka Damin June 2023, the landscape changed dramatically. The body ofwater, which was once so large that people living nearby sometimes called it a sea, causedcatastrophic floodingdownstream.

Upstream, the exposed basin experienced a dramatic transformation, with lush vegetation taking over the terrain. Tall weeds, tangled bushes and willow thickets sprouted from the soil tha

Prominent Niger Journalist Feared Forcibly Disappeared

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:02:55 GMT

Three days have passed since the prominent Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka went missing, raising fears that he may have been forcibly disappeared.

Kaka, director-general of Radio Television Saraounia and a former correspondent for Radio France Internationale, left his office

China lambasts Frances discriminatory fast-fashion law

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:21:51 GMT

ChinaurgedFranceon Thursday to abandonits recently implemented law on ultra-fast fashion, lambasting the new measure targeting major Asiane-commerceplatforms including Shein and Temu as "clearly discriminatory".

The law, which came into effect on Tuesday, imposes fees on certain items that will eventually reach almost 20 per garment, part of a push to curb theindustry's environmental and local economic impacts.

Macron's UK visit charts course for new relationship with PM Burnham

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:28:22 GMT

PARIS (CN) - French President Emmanuel Macron became the first EU leader to visit the U.K. under its new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday and Thursday, when the two inaugurated the open

French-Saudi Dragon Ball theme park puzzles Japanese manga fans

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:42:19 GMT

Fans ofDragon Ball, the iconic Japanese manga series, are accustomed to characters merging in the heat of battle to magnify their skills and strength. Few would have anticipatedFranceteaming up withSaudi Arabiato write a new chapter in one of the most successful media franchises of all time.

As the gaming website Polygonput it, this is one pairing we didnt see coming.

The French presidency hasannouncedplans

Oceans Turn Deadly Dangerous

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:51:21 GMT

An estimated 82% of the worlds oceans are currently experiencing marine heat waves. (A Surge of Marine Heat Waves Threatens to Scramble Ocean Life, YaleEnvironment360 d/d Sept. 3, 2026)

According to Copernicus, as of August 10, 2026: July saw exceptionally high temperatures for the month across a large portion of the tropical Pacific, an area where El Nio conditions are present and forecast to further strengthen

Zelensky says talks with U.S. envoys "very substantive"

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:15:16 GMT

KIEV, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that talks with U.S. envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, were "very substantive."

The two sides discussed resuming negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, security and economic guarantees for Ukraine, and a winter support package, Zelensky told reporters at a briefing following the talks.

"We are very much counting on b

Roundup: Chinese motorcycle brands gain traction on racetrack, among French fans

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:45:37 GMT

MAGNY-COURS, France, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese motorcycle brands are gaining visibility both on the racetrack and among French enthusiasts, as strong results in international competition coincide with growing consumer interest in one of Europe's major motorcycle markets.

At the FIM Supersport World Championship's French Round, which concluded Sunday at the Nevers Magny-Cours Circuit, riders Valentin Debise and

UIPM integrates Obstacle World Championships into Beijing's city vibe

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:15:17 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- As the UIPM 2026 Obstacle World Championships concluded at Beijing's Universal CityWalk on Sunday, UIPM President Rob Stull and Secretary General Shiny Fang described the event as a successful example of integrating competitions into urban settings.

It marks the second consecutive year the obstacle worlds is held in Beijing. Last year, the National Olympic Sports Center hosted the fi

China's Yan, Feng crowned Diamond League Final champions

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:58:03 GMT

BRUSSELS, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- China's 18-year-old sensation Yan Ziyi completed a perfect Diamond League season on Saturday, coming from behind to win the women's javelin with a meeting record of 68.42 meters and secure her first Diamond League Final title.

Her compatriot Feng Bin had won the women's discus a day earlier, meaning China's only two qualifiers at the season finale both left Brussels as champions.

Neymar faces two months on sidelines

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:18:59 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- Neymar is expected to miss up to two months after suffering a new injury blow while playing for Santos.

The 34-year-old was diagnosed with a grade two tear in his right quadriceps, a setback that will sideline him for up to 13 matches, news outlet Globo Esporte reported.

It added that Santos had told Neymar not to rush his return, given the forward's struggle with injur

Roundup: France reaches Women's Basketball World Cup quarters as underdogs seize spotlight

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:18:55 GMT

BERLIN, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- France became the first team to secure a place in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, while underdogs Mali and Hungary stole the show on a day of upsets in Berlin.

World No. 2 France defeated South Korea 95-69 to improve to 2-0 and seal top spot in Group B, earning direct entry to the last eight.

The outcome appeared far from certain after South Kor

An Se-young extends winning streak as Miyazaki stuns Wang at China Masters

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:15:22 GMT

SHENZHEN, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 An Se-young reached the women's singles final at the China Masters badminton tournament on Saturday with her 31st straight win, while Japan's Tomoka Miyazaki upset China's Wang Zhiyi to join her.

Top-seeded An, who recently won her second world title, defeated third seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan 21-13, 21-15.

The victory extended An's record this season to 49 wins

As wildfires spread north, UN agencies race to help Europe adapt

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

As the climate warms, the threat of wildfires is spreading in Europe. How can historically cooler and wetter countries prepare?

Fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific waters,the El Nio climate patternis intensifying and has yet to peak. Forecasters are almost certain it will persist through February 2027 with unusually warm conditions expected across much of the world in the coming months.

Record heat waves,

US Open roundup: Alcaraz ends Wu's run, Sabalenka advances

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:46:53 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz ended Chinese player Wu Yibing's US Open run with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 victory in the men's singles third round on Friday, while women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka also advanced to the last 16.

Wu remained competitive through the first two sets, but Alcaraz repeatedly put his serve under pressure and converted seven of 15 break points. The Spaniard pulled

Roundup: USA, Spain cruise as Women's Basketball World Cup tips off in Berlin

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:45:24 GMT

BERLIN, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion the United States opened its FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign with a 94-61 victory over China as all four groups tipped off with eight matches in Berlin on Friday.

Caitlin Clark registered 14 points and 11 assists without committing a turnover as the United States took control early, leading 27-14 after the first quarter. Paige Bueckers and Rhyne Howard al

China locks women's doubles final berth, Wang Zhiyi into last 4 at BWF China Masters

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:15:38 GMT

SHENZHEN, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- China secured a spot in the women's doubles final while second seed Wang Zhiyi powered into the last four in women's singles at the 2026 BWF China Masters here on Friday.

China's top seeds Jia Yifan/Zhang Shuxian cruised past Chinese Taipei's Hsu Yin-hui/Lin Jhih-yun 21-12, 21-11, while Bao Lijing/Cao Zihan beat American duo Francesca Corbett/Jennie Gai 21-12, 21-15.

The two

Singapore, Laos sign carbon credits agreement

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:45:24 GMT

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Singapore and Laos signed an implementation agreement to collaborate on carbon credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on Friday.

The agreement establishes a legally binding framework for the generation and transfer of carbon credits, Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry said in a statement.

The framework will enable project developers to undertake high-quality

UN tells the world: Stop making Africa look small

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The UNGeneral Assemblyhas voted overwhelmingly to encourage governments, schools and tech companies worldwide to stop using maps that make Africa look far smaller than it really is.

By 164 votes to one, Member States on Fridayendorseda resolution promoting map projections that more accurately reflect the true size of continents the culmination of an African-led campaign against the 16th-century Mercator projectio

US Open roundup: Zheng reaches third round as men's seeds tumble

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:16:05 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, sixth seed Alex de Minaur and 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti were all knocked out Thursday at the US Open, while China's Zheng Qinwen reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in 15 months.

In the men's singles, former US Open semifinalist Auger-Aliassime faded after taking the opening set and lost to Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2, 6

Pourquoi mesurer les sentiments ne suffit pas comprendre la reputation numerique d'un Etat

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:59:05 GMT

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