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Reeling from Trump's tariffs, India and China seek a business reboot

India's prime minister hopes to draw nearer to some of the world’s largest economies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yh8xoef

‘It cost a lot’: Charles Leclerc enters F1 meme hall of fame with photo on sand dune after crash at Dutch GP

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It’s Chen Yufei vs Akane Yamaguchi final at BWF World Championships. In the An Seyoung era, a throwback to golden generation

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Kim meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting in Ukraine

The North Korean leader met the families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ihANf0S

Madeleine McCann suspect to be released in less than three weeks

Christian Brückner is still dangerous, the German prosecutor leading the investigation into the toddler's disappearance tells the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/alpUFGk

Recalling Slapgate controversy: What happened before and after the slap that was heard around cricket world

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CAFA Cup football: India’s Khalid Jamil era begins with a fighting 2-1 win over Tajikistan

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Why has Kamala Harris' security detail been withdrawn?

The overstretched Secret Service is required to provide 6 months of protection to former vice-presidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qFo6rtD

National Squash Championship: Velavan Senthilkumar & Anahat Singh clinch titles

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BBC reports from scene of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv

Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine's capital in the early hours of Thursday evening, killing at least 19 people, including four children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1YFVB0N

‘Their biggest win’ Tanisha Crasto & Dhruv Kapila beat fifth seeds to enter quarter-finals at World Championships

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Neeraj Chopra at Diamond League Final 2025: Preview, Entry List, Time, Venue, Live Streaming info – All you need to know

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South African influencer apologises over viral Russian job videos

There has been a backlash over the recruitment scheme and a government warning to young people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJO6lGe

Cook to sue Trump over order to fire her from Federal Reserve

The central bank governor says the US president "has no authority to do so" in defiance of Trump's escalatory move against the Fed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g4SW8iT

Why Wasim Akram carried around a brick in his kit bag during county stint

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Mexico cartel leader 'El Mayo' enters guilty plea

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in July 2024, and is due to be sentenced in the coming months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7ylQjs

More than 30 jihadists killed in air strikes, Nigerian military says

Concern is mounting about "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OreMWV0

David Moyes thrilled for Grealish, who shines in Everton’s 2-0 win over Brighton

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Prison conduct, remorse and contraband: What we learned from Menendez parole hearings

Phones, candles and behaviour by the long-term US inmates factored into the refusal of their release. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L5fES9x

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts creating lava fountain

Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, started spewing fresh lava on 22 August, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ui9aSDd

What did Erik and Lyle Menendez do and when could they be released?

Lyle and Erik Menendez have been denied release by separate parole boards this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZEbSqCM

Javelin and relay special focus events for LA Games: Indian chief athletics coach Radhakrishnan Nair

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New bodies found near site of Kenya's starvation cult burials

Nine bodies have been found in fresh graves near the site of the "Shakahola Forest Massacre". from BBC News https://ift.tt/X7VtLOo

Ukrainian held in Italy over Nord Stream gas pipelines blast mystery

German prosecutors say the man was in a group that planted explosives in the Baltic Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/icyYbeB

Why Donetsk matters so much for Ukraine's defences

For Ukraine to lose western Donetsk would mean the fall of a bulwark against any future Russian advance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/duL412G

Four key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington

Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hMWyfo8

‘Class and decency aren’t his strengths,’ ‘Always resort to personal attacks’: Kaneria slams Pakistan teammate Afridi, backs Irfan Pathan

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Sinquefield Cup 2025: Indians in action in GCT event, format, schedule, pairings, prize money – All you need to know

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'No-one was expecting this': European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid 'capitulation'

The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YK1zQJN

Trump posted a photo of me sitting by my tent - then a bulldozer arrived

DC's largest homeless encampment was destroyed after the president called for a crackdown. What happened to its residents? from BBC News https://ift.tt/yd3kLaM

Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori secures 1-0 win at Manchester United

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Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down

The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time". from BBC News https://ift.tt/u9fOdIB

Gazan woman flown to Italy dies of malnutrition

The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis from BBC News https://ift.tt/audIhT3

Watch: Moment Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks

This is the moment Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin exchange handshakes as they meet for a summit in Alaska. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DXjSlZB

How Emiliano Martinez and Ronaldinho helped in convincing Messi to travel to India in December

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LA 2028 Olympics to break from tradition and sell naming rights for venues at Los Angeles Games

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‘Shubman Gill and India need Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’: Suresh Raina says ‘no dependable No. 1 and 3 available’ in ODIs

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Aerial footage shows aftermath of massive train derailment in Texas

Video shows mangled train cars piled on top of each other on the tracks, as emergency crews attended the scene from BBC News https://ift.tt/wia2K7X

ISL limbo: AIFF calls for meeting between legal counsels of federation and clubs

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Europe expresses hope after call with Trump on Putin summit

European leaders are urging Trump to keep Ukraine and Europe's interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q65McW2

McGrath eyes back-to-back glory as ‘perfect prep’ has Aussie vice-captain hopeful for another ICC title

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Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance

The Ukrainian leader was speaking ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3KunOle

Clive Lloyd worried West Indies will be stuck in 2nd tier of WTC for ‘100 years’: ‘We have to stand up’

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Sunil Gavaskar questions Sachin Tendulkar, James Anderson absence during Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy presentation

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Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians

In the shadow of the Gaza war, violence is rising in the occupied territories as radical settlers seize land with the backing of the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CmMUSf1

Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh

Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NWdXKvA

Sreeshankar Murali saves best for last, wins dramatic long jump at Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar

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Watch: Palestinian and Israeli representatives address UN meeting

Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of Palestine to the UN, and Jonathan Miller, Deputy Permanent Representative for Israel to the UN, address a UN Security Council meeting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vrxozX4

Putin gives Trump envoy award for CIA official's son killed fighting in Ukraine

Michael Gloss, 21, who was killed in Ukraine last year, was the son of Juliane Gallina, a CIA deputy director, from BBC News https://ift.tt/q6k1WZI

Putin gives Trump envoy award for CIA official's son killed fighting in Ukraine

Michael Gloss, 21, who was killed in Ukraine last year, was the son of Juliane Gallina, a CIA deputy director, from BBC News https://ift.tt/q6k1WZI

Teenager arrested after three shot in New York City's Times Square

An 18-year-old woman grazed by a bullet in the neck was among the injured as gunfire rang out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OyR2SWK

Egyptian superstar Mo Salah questions UEFA post on the death of footballer nicknamed ‘Palestinian Pele’

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US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

A reward for information leading to the capture of Maduro, who the US accuses of drug trafficking, has been doubled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jIDEiYH

Six dead in Kenya medical small plane crash, official says

The plane lost signal just three minutes after take off according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VYUagx7

United Airlines passengers in US delayed after tech glitch halts flights

The company said late on Wednesday that its flights were no longer grounded, but that disruption was ongoing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y7TM23I

Sanju Samson looks to exit Rajasthan Royals; CSK ears prick up

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‘I was never the villain, I was made into one’: Oval pitch curator who irked Gautam Gambhir after epic India vs England encounter

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Bear chases hockey mascot during photoshoot

The Seattle Kraken mascot, who was filming a promotional video with team forward John Hayden, safely escaped the encounter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mH2gknf

How a Texas showdown could reshape Congress - and Trump's presidency

A dramatic redistricting fight could spread to other states before next year's crucial midterm elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/df1hOze

What’s next after India’s England tour? India’s future tour programs, cricket schedule till 2027

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Irish missionary and child, 3, among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage

Gena Heraty and a three-year-old child were taken in the middle of the night in a "planned act", officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bMjVw92

Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump

The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/puHzoL7

Sunil Chhetri among those affected as Bengaluru FC suspends first-team salaries ‘indefinitely’ amid ISL uncertainty; urges AIFF, FSDL to ‘end this impasse’

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IND vs ENG: Mohammed Siraj may be overshadowed by Jasprit Bumrah’s singular genius, but in England he proved value of relentlessness

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Antim, Manisha shine at World Wrestling Championships trials; Vaishanvi has a breakthrough day to remember

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“I like the extra responsibility when Jassi bhai isn’t around”: Mohammed Siraj on filling in for Bumrah as India’s spearhead

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Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup

World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/afgH6sd

Glenn McGrath says what Jasprit Bumrah does is ‘tough on body’, needs an ‘off-season to manage workload’

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