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How the French language contributed to the US-Canada trade war
Published: August 25, 2026 00:32
According to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the dispute with the nation's largest trading partner was not just about tariff demands but what he called unacceptable "threats" to the French language and "Quebec culture." Those are not typical sticking…
Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups' content to recruit children: HRW
Published: August 25, 2026 00:30
HRW said the circulation of social media content by armed groups "glorifies life in armed group ranks" and promotes "deceptive job offers." Since 2021, around 1,500 children have been recruited by armed groups, according to the non-governmental…
'Special' Chelsea forwards inspire Alonso's winning start
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-special-chelsea-forwards-inspire-alonso-s-winning-start
Published: August 24, 2026 21:40
Alonso enjoyed the perfect start to his reign thanks to his decision to give Rogers, Palmer and Pedro the freedom to tear into Fulham's defence. Pedro took just 31 seconds to open the scoring with a composed finish from Palmer's pass. Rogers showed he…
Federer looks forward to brief return to Arthur Ashe stadium
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-federer-looks-forward-to-brief-return-to-arthur-ashe-stadium
Published: August 24, 2026 21:12
The exhibition Tuesday night during "fan week" ahead of Sunday's start of the tournament features doubles with former rivals Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi, along with John McEnroe, another giant of the sport. The group collectively has won a dozen mens'…
Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut
Published: August 24, 2026 21:02
Alonso has been hired to revive Chelsea after their dismal 10th place finish in the Premier League last season. The former Real Madrid boss has a point to prove after being sacked by the Spanish club following less than eight months in charge. Alonso's…
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
Published: August 24, 2026 20:46
The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusra Front -- latterly known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) -- as a global terrorist organization. The Treasury Department announced corresponding sanctions relief. Rebels led by HTS…
Palmeiras agree to sell Allan to Manchester City: source
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-palmeiras-agree-to-sell-allan-to-manchester-city-source
Published: August 24, 2026 19:26
The 22-year-old Allan is a product of the club's prolific youth academy, which has recently exported players such as Estevao (Chelsea) and Endrick (Real Madrid) to Europe. According to the source, Palmeiras and City have reached a "verbal agreement" on…
British PM Burnham hits a chord on Kyiv visit
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260824-british-pm-burnham-hits-a-chord-on-kyiv-visit
Published: August 24, 2026 19:16
The walk-around occurred as he was in the capital for Ukraine's Independence Day and to attend a meeting of allies backing Kyiv as it fends off Russia's invasion, now in its fifth year. It was Burnham's first trip abroad since taking office as prime…
Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris: French presidency
Published: August 24, 2026 18:08
The French presidency's Elysee Palace said the agreement for the "colossal" project was signed during a two-day visit to France by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The investment will see the construction of three theme…
Vuelta stage three abandoned in dangerous weather conditions
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-vuelta-stage-three-abandoned-in-dangerous-weather-conditions
Published: August 24, 2026 17:46
Riders, including red jersey-wearing race leader Tadej Pogacar, pulled off the road to take shelter in a hotel amid the severe weather conditions in the Pyrenees. Mats Wenzel and Lorenzo Fortunato had been leading ahead of the peloton when the decision…
US proposes expanding UN Sudan arms embargo to entire country
Published: August 24, 2026 16:10
The Darfur arms embargo, in place for over two decades, is set to expire on September 12, 2026 if a new agreement is not reached. Expanding the restrictions to all of Sudan would require a vote of the UN Security Council, with veto-holding Russia warning…
Banned Vondrousova appeals doping suspension to CAS
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-banned-vondrousova-appeals-doping-suspension-to-cas
Published: August 24, 2026 16:02
"CAS can confirm an appeal," a spokeswoman told AFP when asked about the Czech 2023 Wimbledon champion, who was sanctioned by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for refusing to take an out-of-competition doping test in December 2025. A…
Ceasefire verification mission heads to east DR Congo
Published: August 24, 2026 15:32
The eastern DRC has suffered decades of conflict with multiple armed groups fighting over its mineral-rich territory, including the M23, which seized swathes of the region last year. Peace efforts led by Qatar and the United States saw two separate peace…
Carse dropped from England squad after nightclub incident
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-carse-dropped-from-england-squad-after-nightclub-incident
Published: August 24, 2026 15:16
Videos on social media appeared to show fast bowler Carse in handcuffs, being led away by four police officers following an incident at a nightclub in Derby, central England, on Saturday. "Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator have…
France readies high school phone ban for next month
Published: August 24, 2026 14:44
In July, France's parliament approved legislation banning both social media access for children under 15 and mobile phone use in high schools. It is part of a push by President Emmanuel Macron for children to spend less time in front of screens, which the…
Empire State Building climbers kiss outside court after viral proposal
Published: August 24, 2026 14:40
Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, face several charges after their viral stunt on July 1 when they clambered up an antenna at the peak of the 1,454-foot (443-meter) landmark. During the climb, the pair, clad in black outfits with their faces…
Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up
Published: August 24, 2026 14:38
"On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50%," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The current US tariff impacting Canadian autos stands at 25 percent for non-US…
French poll shows Le Pen's biggest challenger may be hard left's Melenchon
Published: August 24, 2026 14:30
Melenchon, the 75-year-old leader of France Unbowed (LFI), was more likely to reach the second round than centre-right former prime minister Edouard Philippe, the Harris-Interactive-Toluna poll commissioned by broadcasters M6 and RTL showed. Philippe had…
Belgian pie-thrower, scourge of celebrities, dies at 80
Published: August 24, 2026 13:50
Nicknamed "the Glooper" for his cries of "Gloop! Gloop!" after each strike, Godin spent more than three decades lobbing pies at rich and famous targets he felt needed bringing down a notch. He died on Sunday morning, his partner Sylvie Broodthaers told…
Stocks, oil slip ahead of US threat of economic war against Iran
Published: August 24, 2026 13:48
Wednesday's earnings report from chip giant Nvidia and Thursday's opening of the annual gathering of central bankers in Jackson Hole were also adding to caution on stock markets. In New York, the Dow was little changed in early trading, but the wider S&P…
Eto'o urges support for embattled FIFA president Infantino
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-eto-o-urges-support-for-embattled-fifa-president-infantino
Published: August 24, 2026 13:34
Infantino has come under intense scrutiny since the collapse of a proposal to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup. UEFA, which oversees European football, has threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions with several…
Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day'
Published: August 24, 2026 13:28
Almost six months into their war, the two sides are locked in a stalemate, with peace talks stalled, Iran keeping the key Strait of Hormuz shut and Washington persisting with a naval counter-blockade of Iran. Under political pressure at home over the…
Liverpool must improve on 'unacceptable' season, says Van Dijk
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-liverpool-must-improve-on-unacceptable-season-says-van-dijk
Published: August 24, 2026 12:54
The Reds needed a 99th-minute equaliser from the penalty spot by Dominik Szoboszlai to rescue a 2-2 draw at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Slot guided Liverpool to glory and a 20th league title in his debut campaign in…
OSCE says Kazakh elections lacked choice after ruling party wins landslide
Published: August 24, 2026 12:24
Only seven state-approved parties were permitted to field candidates in Sunday's ballot, all of which largely supported President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's agenda. The ruling Adilet party won more than 70 percent of the vote, handing it most of the…
Attacks on Red Cross in DR Congo making Ebola fight 'harder'
Published: August 24, 2026 11:36
"Attacks against volunteers and humanitarian personnel are unacceptable," the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement said in a statement, along with the Red Cross societies of the DR Congo and Uganda. The statement said that on August 17, a…
Kremlin says UK preventing peace by giving missile info to Ukraine
Published: August 24, 2026 10:52
The warning came as British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to keep backing Ukraine militarily during a visit to Kyiv. The British government has said it would authorise defence firm MBDA to release information on UK components used in the…
Israel recovers gun-running boat whose sinking caused 'deep national wound'
Published: August 24, 2026 10:46
The Altalena had set sail from France loaded with weapons packed for the Irgun, the militant Zionist force that conducted attacks against the British colonial authorities and the local Palestinian population in the quest to establish Israel. In June 1948,…
Springboks change half-backs for second All Blacks Test
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-springboks-change-half-backs-for-second-all-blacks-test
Published: August 24, 2026 10:40
Fly-half Pollard and scrum-half Reinach replace Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, now on the bench, and Grant Williams, who is unavailable due to a "niggle". The changes were predictable as Feinberg-Mngomezulu, playing only his second match after injury, and…
Ingebrigtsen buoyed by fourth in Diamond League comeback
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-ingebrigtsen-buoyed-by-fourth-in-diamond-league-comeback
Published: August 24, 2026 09:28
In his first appearance on the elite one-day track and field circuit in two years, Ingebrigtsen clocked 3min 33.19sec in a race in Silesia won by unheralded American Ethan Strand in 3:30.77. Ingebrigtsen had touched down in Poland direct from Birmingham…
Dutch say won't participate in 'no longer' neutral Eurovision
Published: August 24, 2026 08:38
"It is undeniable that international conflicts are increasingly affecting the Contest, undermining its neutral character. The Eurovision Song Contest has therefore become a platform for division," said Taco Zimmerman, Director-General of AVROTROS in a…
Pant, Jurel half-centuries take India past 400 in Sri Lanka Test
Published: August 24, 2026 06:58
Honours were even on the opening day after India finished on 300-5 but Pant and Jurel tilted the balance in the tourists' favour with an unbroken 112-run stand for the seventh wicket. At the break Pant was batting on 63 and Jurel on 59. Pant, who was…
New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s
Published: August 24, 2026 06:30
Australia implemented world-first legislation banning children from social media in December, with the UK, France and others following suit. Under New Zealand's proposed law, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10 percent of their global revenue if they…
'His feet are his pillars': Nepal para swimmer gives all for Asian glory
Published: August 24, 2026 05:18
Unlike the swimmers around him who rely on long strokes of their arms, Gharti powers through his legs and torso because he does not have arms. The 21-year-old is training with three other disabled swimmers who will represent Nepal in the Asian Para Games…
Migrants, rescue ships face threats, harassment at sea: aid group
Published: August 24, 2026 05:04
Thousands of people have died crossing from Africa to Europe and SOS Mediterranee is leading part of a network of ships and planes that monitor these waters. The group said that the central Mediterranean was becoming "increasingly hostile", which it…
New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s
Published: August 24, 2026 05:02
New Zealand has been investigating a social media ban for over a year, after neighbouring Australia implemented its world-first legislation in December. Under the Online Safety Bill, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10 percent of their global revenue…
UEFA's Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but 'not interested' in replacing him
Published: August 24, 2026 03:18
Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down as head of world football's governing body over his now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup. UEFA, which oversees European football, has…
Yamashita marches to nine-shot win in LPGA Canadian Women's Open
Published: August 24, 2026 01:58
Yamashita's fourth round in the 60s at Royal Mayfair in Edmonton gave her a 23-under par total of 257 and her second win of 2026, and her fourth victory in 13 months. Those triumphs include last year's Women's British Open, which helped her gain rookie of…
Japan's Olympic figure skating heroes to wed
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-japan-s-olympic-figure-skating-heroes-to-wed
Published: August 24, 2026 01:30
Two-time world champions Miura, 24, and Kihara, 34, became media darlings after they won Japan's first Olympic pairs gold medals at the Milan-Cortina Games in Italy in February. They retired from competition in April. "We're engaged," the pair said in a…
Cummins eyes ODI return ahead of 'big' South Africa Test series
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-cummins-eyes-odi-return-ahead-of-big-south-africa-test-series
Published: August 24, 2026 01:00
The next assignment for Australia after drawing a two-Test series against Bangladesh are three ODIs in Zimbabwe and another three in South Africa in late September. They then play Tests in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town in October. Cummins indicated he…
Gauff powers past Pegula to win US Open warm-up in Cincinnati
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260824-gauff-powers-past-pegula-to-win-cincinnati-wta-1000-crown
Published: August 24, 2026 00:50
World number four Gauff claimed her first WTA title since last October in Wuhan, having come up short in finals in Miami and Rome this year. Her victory over third-ranked Pegula gave her a second Cincinnati crown. Gauff earned her first in 2023, going on…
Zelensky rejects rival's call for vote, says would 'split' Ukraine
Published: August 24, 2026 00:28
As he fended off the political pressure, Zelensky announced a new drone deal with Norway, with European leaders arriving for talks ahead of a meeting Monday to discuss how to pressure Russia to end its invasion. Ukraine has suspended elections under…
Tourism boom pushes limits of Athens air traffic control
Published: August 24, 2026 00:26
"Look at this sky, it's crazy, there's no room for any more planes!" exclaimed Olga Toki, vice-president of the Association of Air Traffic Controllers of Greece. There is no doubt that this is a busy summer for the overworked air traffic controllers. In…
Ukraine backers gather as war escalates, air defence runs low
Published: August 23, 2026 23:44
The meeting of the Coalition of the Willing will be jointly chaired by the leaders of Britain, France and Germany. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will be in Kyiv for his first international trip since entering 10 Downing Street, and several other leaders…
Rookie La Sasso wins LIV season-ender as tour's future in doubt
Published: August 23, 2026 23:26
Questions remain if and how the divisive LIV Tour -- which for years lured golf's top stars with billions of Saudi dollars -- will return next season, having lost its Middle Eastern funding. The fate of star players like Rahm and DeChambeau is critical…
Syria says Israel talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions
Published: August 23, 2026 22:38
The high-level negotiations came after the sides in January agreed to establish an intelligence-sharing mechanism as they edge towards a security agreement. They also came after Israel bombed the disused Abu Duhur airbase in the country's northwest…
Fils tops Tiafoe to claim first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati bb/amz
Published: August 23, 2026 22:32
The 22-year-old bagged his biggest career title and, with the US Open starting in one week, he is projected to jump from 21st in the world rankings to a career-high 11th. Fils was on his phone to his parents only seconds after securing the victory,…
Clark fends off McIlroy to win BMW Championship
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-clark-fends-off-mcilroy-to-win-bmw-championship
Published: August 23, 2026 22:18
Clark had claimed his second US Open title earlier this summer by barely clinging on to a huge final-day advantage, and history repeated itself at the penultimate event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs. Having struggled all day, Clark finally made his…
Liga holders Barcelona crush Elche, Atletico salvage Villarreal draw
Published: August 23, 2026 22:10
Earlier, Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off. After watching Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid defeat Espanyol 2-1 on Saturday with a late winner, Barcelona's display warned the Portuguese…
Raphinha, Lopez hit braces as Barcelona trounce Elche
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-raphinha-lopez-hit-braces-as-barcelona-trounce-elche
Published: August 23, 2026 21:34
After watching Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid defeat Espanyol 2-1 on Saturday with a late winner, Barca's display warned the Portuguese coach that the Catalans will not relinquish the title easily. Karim Adeyemi also found the net on his debut as Barca made…
Swiss forward Embolo joins Atlanta United
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-swiss-forward-embolo-joins-atlanta-united
Published: August 23, 2026 20:16
The Switzerland international joins Atlanta from French Ligue 1 side Rennes on a deal running until 2030, in one of the most expensive transfers in MLS history. Cameroon-born Embolo starred for Switzerland at this summer's World Cup, starting every game…
Jamieson gets Trump call after ending 14-year golf title drought
Published: August 23, 2026 20:10
The 42-year-old Scot's triumph on home soil at the Nexo Championship in Aberdeenshire took place on the Trump International Golf Links and it has become a tradition for the US President to congratulate the winner of the tournament. And so it was a…
Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over Khan health care
Published: August 23, 2026 19:34
Khan has been in jail since 2023 and was sentenced late last year along with his wife to 17 years on corruption charges they both deny. The 73-year-old, who was also a former Pakistan cricket captain, was transferred back to jail on Friday hours after he…
Norwegian King Harald's health has 'deteriorated': palace
Published: August 23, 2026 19:10
Europe's oldest reigning monarch is being treated for haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells which leads to fatigue, paleness and shortness of breath. "His Majesty the King's health deteriorated over…
Three Premier League talking points
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-three-premier-league-talking-points
Published: August 23, 2026 19:08
The Gunners' main rivals were all assailed by doubts after inconsistent performances from Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United. AFP Sport looks at three things we learnt from the opening weekend of the Premier League: Arsenal relish title…
Man City snatch late win in Maresca debut, Iraola's Liverpool rescue dramatic draw
Published: August 23, 2026 18:20
On a day when two of the Premier League's biggest clubs began new eras, it was Maresca that finished happier, although neither manager could be completely satisfied after a pair of inconsistent performances. At the Etihad Stadium, Marcus Tavernier's…
Szoboszlai's last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw
Published: August 23, 2026 17:44
Iraola is the figurehead of a new era for Liverpool after Arne Slot's close-season sacking and Mohamed Salah's departure to Trabzonspor. Liverpool's first steps into the future were uncomfortable, with Newcastle exposing the defensive flaws that proved…
Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260823-landfill-collapse-kills-30-in-guinea
Published: August 23, 2026 17:22
Six others were seriously injured in the 2:00 am (0200 GMT) incident in the Bbessia district's Dar-es-salam neighbourhood on the capital's outskirts, a government statement said. "Significant material and human resources have been deployed to search for…
Villa boss Emery says it's down to Watkins to explain absence
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-villa-boss-emery-says-it-s-down-to-watkins-to-explain-absence
Published: August 23, 2026 17:20
Villa began their 2026/27 English top-flight campaign without a recognised striker at the Amex Stadium following reports England international Watkins is pushing for a move to Al Hilal. British media reports indicate Europa League champions Villa have…
'Unbelievable' Cherki proves his point to Man City boss Maresca
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-unbelievable-cherki-proves-his-point-to-man-city-boss-maresca
Published: August 23, 2026 17:18
Maresca opted to select Phil Foden and Antoine Semenyo instead of Cherki for his first Premier League game as City boss. But with City trailing to Marcus Tavernier's first half goal at the Etihad Stadium, the Italian was forced into a chance of plan in…
10-man Atletico snatch Villarreal draw as Alvarez returns
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-10-man-atletico-snatch-villarreal-draw-as-alvarez-returns
Published: August 23, 2026 17:14
Giuliano Simeone grabbed his team a draw after Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze's penalties put Villarreal in front following Marc Pubill's 59th-minute opener. Atletico coach Diego Simeone brought Julian Alvarez on as a second-half substitute to a…
Max smash at zany Zandvoort: Three stories from the Dutch GP
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-max-smash-at-zany-zandvoort-three-stories-from-the-dutch-gp
Published: August 23, 2026 16:48
AFP Sport highlights three talking points from the Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which will disappear from the Formula One calendar next year. Max disappointment Home favourite Max Verstappen is always the biggest news story at the Dutch Grand Prix and this…
Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League
Published: August 23, 2026 16:24
The assembled field was outstanding in Poland. Of the 260 athletes appearing in Silesia, 55 were Olympic medallists, 101 have made the podium at world championships, and 68 were European championships medallists. Quality shone throughout the meet, in…
Brennan sprints to Vuelta stage two victory, Pogacar keeps red
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-brennan-sprints-to-vuelta-stage-two-victory-pogacar-keeps-red
Published: August 23, 2026 15:58
Briton Brennan was followed over the line by Spaniard Pau Miquel and Pogacar after a long 214.3 kilometre stage with over 3,000 metres of climbing, leaving Monaco and heading to Manosque in France. Ethan Hayter, who was pipped by Pogacar in Saturday's…
Duplantis labours to 'super difficult' pole vault win at Silesia Diamond League
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-duplantis-conquers-pole-vault-at-silesia-diamond-league
Published: August 23, 2026 15:54
It was not all plain sailing for the 26-year-old, however, the US-born Swede describing the competition as "super difficult". "I was really sloppy at the beginning," he said. "But I was trying to survive, to give myself a new life. I always tell myself…
England cricketer Carse under investigation after 'nightclub incident'
Published: August 23, 2026 15:48
Videos on social media appeared to show Carse in handcuffs, being led away from a club by four police officers following an incident at nightclub in Derby, central England, on Saturday. The Durham paceman, who is in England's squad for the second Test…
France's badminton gold winners set for obscurity back home
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-france-s-badminton-gold-winners-set-for-obscurity-back-home
Published: August 23, 2026 15:36
World number 10 Lanier beat Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in the men's singles final, after the French pair of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue triumphed in the mixed doubles. The 21-year-old Lanier said it "was a day for French badminton", but the…
McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-mclaren-s-norris-wins-dutch-gp-after-verstappen-crash
Published: August 23, 2026 15:34
The Briton started on pole and managed to come out on top of a sensational three-way battle with current title leader Kimi Antonelli and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Norris crossed the line 11.54 seconds ahead of Antonelli in second place and…
Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-brighton-start-premier-league-season-with-rout-of-10-man-villa
Published: August 23, 2026 15:26
It took the Seagulls just eight minutes to open the scoring as Maxim de Cuyper forced an own goal from Victor Lindelof before the Belgian made it 2-0 10 minutes later. Europa League champions Villa, who finished fourth in England's top-flight last season,…
Giroud scores as Lille give Davide Ancelotti winning start
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-giroud-scores-as-lille-give-davide-ancelotti-winning-start
Published: August 23, 2026 15:20
Former France striker Giroud, who turns 40 next month, broke the deadlock in the 11th minute with an excellent low drive from long range after collecting Nabil Bentaleb's pass. Tiago Santos volleyed in a loose ball to double the advantage just after the…
Maresca makes winning start with Man City after dramatic fightback
Published: August 23, 2026 15:10
Marcus Tavernier's first half goal put Bournemouth ahead at the Etihad Stadium before City staged a pulsating fightback in the final minutes. Marc Guehi headed City's equaliser with six minutes left before Gvardiol stroked in the stoppage-time winner. …
Kejelcha smashes half-marathon world record in Buenos Aires
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-kejelcha-smashes-half-marathon-world-record-in-buenos-aires
Published: August 23, 2026 15:04
The 29-year-old, who in April became the second man to run under two hours for the marathon, clocked a winning time of 56 minutes 51 seconds. His time carved almost 30 seconds off the existing record of Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo who ran 57:20 in March in…
Mo'unga returns for All Blacks against Johannesburg Lions
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-mo-unga-returns-for-all-blacks-against-johannesburg-lions
Published: August 23, 2026 14:54
After the global showpiece in France three years ago, Mo'unga joined Japanese club Brave Lupus, rendering him ineligible to represent his country. The 32-year-old playmaker, who kicked two penalties in the 12-11 loss to South Africa in the World Cup…
Trump admin predicts US trade war 'devastating' for Canada
Published: August 23, 2026 14:46
Negotiations between Washington and Ottawa broke down late Friday, putting into force new 50-percent US tariffs impacting about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, or 5.5 percent of Canadian exports to the United States. Canada in retaliation said it…
Belgian sprinter Philipsen wins Renewi Tour
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-belgian-sprinter-philipsen-wins-renewi-tour
Published: August 23, 2026 14:40
The 28-year-old, a former winner of the Tour de France points classification, was too strong for Italian Luca Mozzato and the Netherlands' Mike Teunissen at the end of the fifth and final stage around Leuven. It was a second stage race overall win of the…
Trump set for starring role at Washington's debut IndyCar race
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-trump-set-for-starring-role-at-washington-s-debut-indycar-race
Published: August 23, 2026 14:36
Trump, who created the Freedom 250 Grand Prix by executive order as part of the United States anniversary commemoration, will have a prime seat to watch the spectacle as open-wheel cars race in the shadow of iconic landmarks at speeds up to 185 mph (298…
'A day for French badminton' as Lanier triumph gives them golden double at world champs
Published: August 23, 2026 13:56
In the women's final, South Korea's world number one An Se-young beat Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-14 for her second world crown. But it was history for French badminton, after the 21-year-old Lanier beat Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in a…
Kane voted player of the year in Germany
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-kane-voted-german-footballer-of-the-year
Published: August 23, 2026 13:08
The England captain won the award after a stellar season, winning the Bundesliga and German Cup while Bayern also reached the Champions League semi-finals. Kane scored 61 goals for the club last season in all competitions. He then scored six goals as…
Padikkal hundred helps India to 300-5 against Sri Lanka
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Published: August 23, 2026 12:54
Padikkal, a late injury replacement ahead of the series, had scored 167 and 44 in the first Test to win the Man of the Match award as India won by 165 runs in Galle. He followed up with another century, but only after being dropped twice early in his…
'New season, new trim': Man City star Haaland chops off flowing locks
Published: August 23, 2026 12:50
Haaland unveiled his fresh close-cropped look on his social media accounts on Sunday, along with the comment: "New season, new trim". The 26-year-old posted another image on X showing the various stages of his haircut, which he captioned "Short hair don't…
Man City agree deal for Lille star Bouaddi
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-man-city-agree-deal-for-lille-star-bouaddi
Published: August 23, 2026 12:36
City moved for Bouaddi after selling Rodri to Barcelona and Tijjani Reijnders to Al-Qadsiah. The 18-year-old rising star was one of the stand-out players at the recent World Cup, helping Morocco reach the quarter-finals before they were beaten by France. …
Lanier clinches badminton world title in France's golden double
Published: August 23, 2026 11:58
The 21-year-old Lanier beat Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in a lop-sided men's final at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. World number 10 Lanier smashed the winner as he jumped in delight and hugged his coach before stading on the podium for…
Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games
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Published: August 23, 2026 11:44
Dozens of humanoids and their human operators descended on Beijing's Olympic speed skating arena Sunday to compete in events from athletics and boxing to football and martial arts. During Saturday's opening ceremony, a Chinese robot broke Jamaican legend…
After Wildberries, Ukraine launches drone campaign on Russia's Ozon
Published: August 23, 2026 11:26
Ukraine has for weeks mounted a campaign targeting Russia's Wildberries -- the country's top online retailer -- alleging it supplied components to the military. Ozon is Russia's second-largest online marketplace, with its pick-up points and delivery boxes…
Padikkal, Gill half-centuries take India to 187-3 at tea
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-padikkal-gill-half-centuries-take-india-to-187-3-at-tea
Published: August 23, 2026 09:40
Padikkal, a late injury replacement at the start of the series, was named player of the match in the first Test after scores of 167 and 44. Together with captain Shubman Gill, Padikkal added 120 runs for the third wicket as India, already 1-0 up in the…
Cummins hails 'sharp' Australia as they get back to winning ways
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-cummins-hails-sharp-australia-as-they-get-back-to-winning-ways
Published: August 23, 2026 07:06
The hosts were upset last week in Darwin by nine wickets -- their first red-ball game since their Ashes series victory over England wrapped up in January. Cummins said it was critical that they responded, and he was happy with the manner of the victory. …
Bangladesh eye more Australia Tests to hit next level
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-bangladesh-eye-more-australia-tests-to-hit-next-level
Published: August 23, 2026 06:26
The visitors stunned the world's top-ranked side with a nine-wicket win in Darwin last week, their first on Australian soil and one considered their greatest of all time. But they came crashing back to earth with an innings and 51-run thrashing in the…
Starc bags 10 as Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-starc-bags-10-as-australia-thrash-bangladesh-in-second-test
Published: August 23, 2026 05:52
The visitors headed into the Mackay showdown on a high after shocking the world's top-ranked team by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin. But they were brought crashing back to earth by some scintillating fast bowling, led by man-of-the-match Starc…
Messi scores but Miami slump continues with loss to Toronto
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-messi-scores-but-miami-slump-continues-with-loss-to-toronto
Published: August 23, 2026 02:24
Miami trailed 2-0 after goals from Toronto's Josh Sargent and Derrick Etienne Jr. in the 59th and 62nd minutes. Argentine superstar Messi pulled a goal back for Miami in the 82nd, capitalizing on a sensational through ball from compatriot Rodrigo De Paul.…
Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260823-sydney-marathon-unveils-medal-with-wrong-stadium
Published: August 23, 2026 02:14
The two-sided medal is engraved with a Sydney skyline showing course landmarks including the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge -- and a building that closely resembles Allianz Arena in Munich. The German arena's shape and diamond-patterned exterior…
Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast
Published: August 23, 2026 01:58
Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Monday, according to a French presidential official, underlining the strength of the Paris-Riyadh relationship. But the visit will kick off in a different…
Starc strikes as Bangladesh struggle to stay alive in 2nd Test
Published: August 23, 2026 01:14
After 18 wickets fell on a frenetic first day in Mackay, the hosts were all out for 210 in the morning session for a lead of 146 on the back of Cameron Green's 67. Star quick Shoriful Islam ended with 7-48 -- the best figures from a Bangladeshi bowler in…
Pegula dethrones Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260822-pegula-dethrones-swiatek-to-reach-cincinnati-final
Published: August 22, 2026 23:40
World number three Pegula needed nearly three hours to dethrone Swiatek as the duo rode a rollercoaster of breaks and re-breaks before the 31-year-old American took a 5-4 lead in the final set after Swiatek saved three break points but double-faulted on a…
World No. 3 Pegula beats defending champ Swiatek to reach Cincy final
Published: August 22, 2026 23:02
Pegula rallied from a break down in the final set to subdue six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek in a tense battle that lasted two hours and 47 minutes. The American will face either unseeded Czech Sara Bejlek or fourth-ranked Coco Gauff in Sunday's…
IndyCars zip among iconic Washington landmarks ahead of Freedom 250
Published: August 22, 2026 22:54
IndyCar drivers tested open-wheel vehicles at speeds up to 185 mph (298 km/h) over the bumps and curves of a seven-turn, 1.7-mile course winding around the Washington Monument, US Capitol, National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum --…
Wyndham Clark surges clear at BMW Championship
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260822-wyndham-clark-surges-clear-at-bmw-championship
Published: August 22, 2026 22:20
Having started moving day just one stroke clear, Clark left the field in his wake with six birdies, and an eagle on eight, at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. The double US Open winner will enter the final day of the penultimate event of the…
Maresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260822-maresca-says-man-city-must-fill-rodri-void-after-barca-switch
Published: August 22, 2026 21:56
Rodri, a World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient, ended a seven-year spell at the Etihad Stadium during which he helped City win four Premier League titles and the Champions League. His exit leaves a major gap in the squad Maresca inherited from Pep…
Real Madrid snatch late win at Espanyol on Mourinho's return
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260822-real-madrid-beat-espanyol-in-mourinho-s-first-game-on-return
Published: August 22, 2026 21:40
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in Los Blancos' opening fixture of the season, and new signing Espi secured the points at the death after Alex Calatrava had levelled against Mourinho's star-studded team. "I think that we deserved to win but that…
Lens hammer Auxerre thanks to Thauvin penalty double
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260822-lens-hammer-auxerre-thanks-to-thauvin-penalty-double-1
Published: August 22, 2026 21:14
Thauvin converted from the spot either side of the break as the northerners continued their good form from last season when they finished second in the table behind Paris Saint-Germain. Last weekend, German coach Dino Toppmoeller won his first competitive…
Olise helps Bayern past Dortmund in German Supercup
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260822-olise-helps-bayern-past-dortmund-in-german-supercup
Published: August 22, 2026 20:46
After a starring role with France at the World Cup, Olise was Bayern's most dangerous attacker, regularly tearing down the right flank. He found makeshift midfielder Nathaniel Brown for Bayern's 28th-minute opener and then scored one of his own just…
Fils dominates Cobolli to book Cincinnati final
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260822-fils-dominates-cobolli-to-book-cincinnati-final
Published: August 22, 2026 20:08
In his first ever Masters 1000 final, 22-year-old Fils will play the winner of the all-American semi-final clash between Brandon Nakashima and Frances Tiafoe. Fils beat Cobolli -- the Roland Garros finalist from Italy -- for the third time in their career…
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