Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury to keep him out for two weeks
Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee against Turkiye but will be fit to face Barcelona in El Clasico.
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California teens, 16 and 17, build AI system to detect fall risks in older adults, win $100,000
California teenagers Ruoqi Li and Jason Yang developed SafeStrides, an AI-powered fall-risk system combining smartphone camera tracking and wearable sensors. The system analyses walking patterns, provides instant risk assessments and offers mobility and home-safety guidance. Their engineering project earned them recognition as 2026 Davidson Fellows and a shared $100,000 scholarship.
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Two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 dead
Seventeen people were killed in a shooting at a bar to the west of Johannesburg, while 10 people were fatally shot in an attack outside of Cape Town, police said.
Norway vs Portugal: UEFA Nations League – Ronaldo, Haaland, teams, form
Norway host two-time UEFA Nations League winners Portugal in Oslo in the second match of the league phase.
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Hong Kong Stadium could host tennis events during Victoria Park court revamp: minister
Hong Kong Stadium could serve as an interim home for major tennis tournaments during the redevelopment of Victoria Park’s centre court, the city’s sports minister has said, adding that the government will seek to attract higher-level events even before the new facility is ready. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Sunday that authorities could reserve the stadium...
Hong Kong Stadium could host tennis events amid Victoria Park court upgrade: minister
Hong Kong Stadium could serve as an interim home for major tennis tournaments during the redevelopment of Victoria Park’s centre court, the city’s sports minister has said, adding that the government will seek to attract higher-level events even before the new facility is ready. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said authorities could reserve the stadium for tennis dur...
Australia summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to appear at AI inquiry
Call to face Senate inquiry follows security breach of Australia's Medicare portal by rogue OpenAI bot in June.
‘It’s like the Scottish Upper East Side’: shame and snobbery as American students blamed for St Andrews classism
Online comments reflect class tensions at Scottish university between those from lower-income families and wealthier US undergraduatesWhen Sophie Rose Jenkins announced she would not return to St Andrews University this academic year because of her experiences of classism on campus, she did not expect much of a response. But in the two weeks since she published her story on LinkedIn, it has resona...
Hong Kong tech chief sets June deadline for Hetao cross-border talent flow
Cross-boundary talent flows within the Hetao innovation hub will be launched by June next year at the latest, Hong Kong’s technology minister has said, after the city leader pledged to enable the free movement of data by the end of this year. Speaking on a radio programme on Sunday, Innovation, Technology and Industry Secretary Sun Dong gave the first deadline for the scheme, also saying semicondu...
Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march in Portadown
Crowd gathers on Garvaghy Road early on Sunday morning to protest against the ruling allowing the march.
Northern Ireland protesters block Catholic area before Orange Order march
Crowd gathers on Garvaghy Road early on Sunday morning to protest against the ruling allowing the march.
Northern Ireland court allows Orange Order march through Catholic area
Crowd gathers on Garvaghy Road early on Sunday morning to protest against the ruling allowing the march.
Iran waiting for official US response after Trump rejects Hormuz deal, minister says
The foreign minister says the US has not officially rejected the deal, despite comments from Donald Trump on Saturday.
Melbourne man’s mysterious disappearance on popular Peru hiking trail prompts widespread search
Loved ones describe Jordan Yap, 30, as an experienced hiker who set out for a 10-day solo trek Peru before falling silentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLoved ones of a missing Australian trekker who was last seen nearly two weeks ago on a remote South American hiking trail are urging local authorities to help with the search.A wide-scale sweep by a private rescue crew h...
Fuel price spike squeezes French baguette bakers as heating oil costs soar
Kevin and Sandrine Luce run a bakery in northern France and are struggling with soaring fuel prices
Death toll in Indonesia's capsized Java Sea ferry rises to 64; dozens remain missing
Indonesian rescuers have recovered more bodies from the wreck of a ferry that capsized in the Java Sea two weeks ago
Voters in Switzerland decide on right-wing party's proposal to tighten neutrality rules
Voters in Switzerland are deciding on a proposal to strengthen the country's neutrality
Pope brings message to protect life to French shrine at Lourdes known for miraculous cures
Pope Leo XIV is taking his opposition to euthanasia and medically assisted dying to Lourdes
From body language to ping-pong, decoding the symbolism during Xi and Trump’s meeting
We have put together stories from our coverage of the Xi-Trump summit. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. From wine to ping-pong, Trump and Xi’s state dinner leans on historic symbolism When US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the East Room, every detail of the state dinner was steeped in symbolism, with sparkling wine serv...
17 killed, 15 wounded in South Africa mass shooting
Seventeen people were killed and fifteen injured following a shooting at a tavern in Wedela township. The shooting occurred late on Saturday night in Gauteng province, resulting in chaos among the patrons. Eight suspects reportedly armed with rifles and pistols opened fire on people inside and outside the tavern. Police have launched a manhunt and are seeking information regarding the suspects inv...
Russian foreign minister rejects Berlin's call to abandon 'dangerous' escalation
Tensions between Germany and Russia hit a flashpoint in early September after Berlin accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this year.
London’s investment bankers and lawyers make more than £1bn in takeover frenzy
Bumper fees paid in the year’s mergers and acquisitions spark anger over high City pay during cost of living crisisLondon’s investment bankers and lawyers have made more than £1bn from a frenzy of takeover deals this year, sparking anger over high City pay during the cost of living crisis.The value of mergers and acquisitions of UK stock market listed companies has surged 175% in 2026 to $132.9bn ...
Tomorrow's Infrastructure: AIIB Raises Its Development Ambitions for a Second Decade
AIIB enters its second decade focused on impact, using guarantees and partnerships to mobilise capital for climate-friendly, resilient infrastructure.
At least 27 people killed in two shootings in South African townships
Incidents in Wedela southwest of Johannesburg and Lwandle near Cape Town come days after Durban mass shooting.
At least 27 killed in two shootings in two South African townships
Incidents in Wedela, southwest of Johannesburg, and Lwandle, near Cape Town, come days after Durban mass shooting.
At least 17 killed in South Africa shooting, police hunt for eight suspects
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At least 17 killed in South Africa shooting
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Several killed in South Africa shooting
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