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Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on return

Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles

Bangladesh measles toll nears grim 1,000-child mark

Bolivia farmers return to streets over diesel price hikes

Panama Canal begins reducing crossings due to El Nino

Tetris distances itself from controversial White House 'arcade' games

Trump again seeks to remove protections for wolves

'Getting there' - Alcaraz into US Open last 16 along with Sabalenka

Bad weather will not affect All Blacks, says captain Savea

Isak ready to show world his quality, says Van Dijk

Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid

Stuttgart cruise past Cologne to bounce back from Bayern thumping

PSG still winless in Ligue 1 as Monaco go top

'Smart, aggressive' Alcaraz into US Open last 16

Malaysia declares haze emergency in Sarawak state on Borneo

Malaysia declared an emergency in a region of its Sarawak state on Borneo island after hazardous haze from fires in neighbouring Indonesia drove air pollution to critical levels, the prime minister's office said.

East German refinery adjusts to life without Russian oil

Russia's Druzhba ("Friendship") pipeline long supplied the eastern German oil refinery that provides most of Berlin's fuel -- but all that changed after Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which plunged the crucial site into an era of turbulence.

Optimised urinals and buried underwear at 2026 Ig Nobels

Underwear buried to test soil quality and urinals scientifically designed to prevent splashing were among the projects honoured as the Ig Nobel prizes again put a spotlight on the quirky side of science.

Song Yadong looks to become China's first UFC champion after home victory

UFC fighter Song Yadong smiled as he recalled the roaring crowds at his latest win in Shanghai that brought him one step closer to his goal of becoming China's first champion.

German factory orders rise again in latest recovery sign

German factory orders climbed in July for the third month in a row, official data showed Friday, the latest sign that the struggling industrial sector of Europe's biggest economy is gradually recovering.

India's Mandhana becomes top run-scorer in women's cricket

India's batting superstar Smriti Mandhana has become the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket after smashing a record-breaking 124 off 64 balls in the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai.

Nepal's 'Himalayan tsunami': what we know

Nepal is reeling from a deadly Himalayan glacial mountain collapse on the border with China that has killed more than 1,300 people and left upwards of 5,600 missing in both countries.

IUX Announces Two New Podcast Series: IUX Market Trendline and The Market Journey

IUX has announced the two new podcast series, IUX Market Trendline and The Market Journey, expanding its educational content for audiences interested in financial markets and trading.

SPAYZ.io brings Africa’s payment growth story to Forex Expo Dubai 2026

SPAYZ.io will join Forex Expo Dubai 2026 on 22–23 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing its latest payment solutions across Africa to one of the industry’s key meeting points for Forex brokers, Fintech companies, and trading professionals. This year, the team will focus on how local payment infrastructure can support Forex businesses entering and scaling across African markets.

Brussels Diamond League finals Day 2 - four events to watch

Swiss star Audrey Werro and Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, along with newly-minted world record holders Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos, headline the second half of the two-day Diamond League finals in Brussels on Saturday.

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