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Venezuela takes diplomatic jab at Brazil in spat over election
Published: September 8, 2024 00:20
Brazil responded quickly and insisted it would maintain the status quo, at least for now, of overseeing the Argentine embassy, where six Venezuelan opposition officials have been sheltering for months. Venezuela was furious when Argentina joined other…
Multiple people shot along highway in US state of Kentucky
Published: September 8, 2024 00:08
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office said Interstate 75 was closed in both directions due to the "active shooter situation" near the freeway, warning that "numerous persons have been shot." "The Suspect has not been caught at this time we are urging people…
Almodovar wins top Venice prize for end-of-life film
Published: September 7, 2024 23:22
The female friendship end-of-life film starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore was Almodovar's first English-language feature-length film. In the film -- which like many of Almodovar's hinges on strong female characters -- Swinton plays a war…
In Papua New Guinea, Pope holds mass 'at the edge of the world'
Published: September 7, 2024 23:14
The 87-year-old pontiff led an estimated 35,000 people in prayer from Port Moresby's main stadium, the latest stop on this gruelling 12-day trip across the Asia-Pacific. He appeared before a startling mix of green-robed clergy, worshippers in starched…
'Super proud' Sabalenka downs Pegula to win US Open thriller
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-sabalenka-downs-pegula-to-win-us-open-thriller-1
Published: September 7, 2024 23:08
World number two Sabalenka triumphed 7-5, 7-5 to add the New York title to her back-to-back Australian Open victories. Pegula went down fighting, however, recovering from 0-3 and break point down to lead 5-3 in the second set before Sabalenka came…
Hewett stays positive for wheelchair tennis despite agonising defeat
Published: September 7, 2024 22:52
The 26-year-old Briton lost in just over 2 1/2 hours, in front of a virtually sell-out crowd on the Philippe-Chatrier court at Roland Garros, in a great advertisement for the event. The pivotal moment came when he narrowly failed to convert a match point…
Three things on US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-three-things-on-us-open-champion-aryna-sabalenka
Published: September 7, 2024 22:48
AFP Sport looks at three things to know about the 26-year-old world number two from Belarus: Personal tragedy -- Sabalenka's rise to the top of the sport has been accompanied by tragedy. This year's US Open was the first Grand Slam she had played since…
Sabalenka downs Pegula to win US Open thriller
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-sabalenka-downs-pegula-to-win-us-open-thriller
Published: September 7, 2024 22:22
World number two Sabalenka triumphed 7-5, 7-5 to add the New York title to her back-to-back Australian Open victories. Pegula went down fighting, however, recovering from 0-3 and break point down to lead 5-3 in the second set before Sabalenka came…
USA slump to first home defeat against Canada in 67 years
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-usa-slump-to-first-home-defeat-against-canada-in-67-years
Published: September 7, 2024 22:08
Goals from Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David handed the Canadians their first win over the Americans on US soil since a 3-2 World Cup qualifying win in St. Louis in 1957. The result was no less than Canada coach Jesse Marsch's well-organised team…
Argentina hand Australia record 67-27 loss in Rugby Championship
Published: September 7, 2024 21:54
A week after the Wallabies fought back from 10-0 down to win the opening Test 20-19 in the rain in La Plata, the Pumas took their revenge in the Santa Fe sun by scoring the most points Australia had ever conceded in a Test. The result lifted Argentina to…
England impress on Carsley bow, Germany, Dutch hit five
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-england-impress-on-carsley-bow-germany-dutch-hit-five
Published: September 7, 2024 21:26
The clash in Dublin showcased what might have been for the hosts as Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, who both previously represented Ireland, struck in the first half for the Euro 2024 finalists. Carsley won the under-21 European Championship with England…
AFP photographer wins top prize for Gaza coverage
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20240907-afp-photographer-wins-top-prize-for-gaza-coverage
Published: September 7, 2024 21:24
The 44-year-old, who has worked for AFP in the Palestinian territory since 2003, thanked the jury for the award in a recorded video message aired at the ceremony in Perpignan, France. In a statement issued by AFP, he denounced the targeting of journalists…
No Love for Packers for three weeks after ligament sprain: reports
Published: September 7, 2024 21:20
Love was hurt in the dying seconds of Green Bay's 34-29 defeat on Friday in Sao Paulo, Brazil in the NFL's first regular-season game in South America. NFL Network and ESPN, citing unnamed sources, said exams on Love made after the team returned home on…
Wirtz and Musiala dazzle to kick-start new Germany era
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-wirtz-and-musiala-dazzle-to-kick-start-new-germany-era
Published: September 7, 2024 20:52
The young forwards showed the future is bright for the football-mad nation after the retirements of 2014 World Cup winners Manuel Neuer, Toni Kroos and Thomas Mueller, along with captain Ilkay Gundogan. After 27 minutes, Wirtz found Musiala who squared…
USA men land Paralympic basketball three-peat, Jiang takes 7th swim gold
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-chinese-teenager-takes-7th-gold-of-paris-paralympics
Published: September 7, 2024 20:48
The Americans were made to fight at a packed Bercy Arena by a determined Great Britain, appearing in the final for the first time since 1996. But although the Britons cut the deficit to three points with 14 seconds remaining when Terry Bywater scored an…
England interim boss Carsley 'respects' divided opinions over anthem
Published: September 7, 2024 20:38
Carsley was in the spotlight at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin as he maintained his policy of keeping quiet during the anthem of teams he represents at international level. Ahead of his first game in charge of England, the 50-year-old claimed he does not…
Neuville moves to the front in the Acropolis Rally
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-neuville-moves-to-the-front-in-the-acropolis-rally
Published: September 7, 2024 20:18
Neuville's Hyundai teammates Ott Tanak, who was leading overnight, and Dani Sordo, who was second, both suffered early setbacks on Saturday in this tenth round of 13 in the WRC World Championship. Tanak was forced to stop twice within 10 kilometres to…
Golden 30 minutes takes China to swimming Paralympics swimming domination
Published: September 7, 2024 19:34
She was one of three Chinese swimmers who secured golds in the space of 30 minutes at a packed La Defense Arena to ensure the Chinese finished top of the sport's medal table for a fourth straight Games. They then collected a further six medals, including…
Green leads Australia to T20 series sweep of Scotland
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-green-leads-australia-to-t20-series-sweep-of-scotland
Published: September 7, 2024 19:26
All-rounder Green top scored for the tourists with 62 not out after taking 3-35 as Australia chased down the Scotland total of 149 with 23 balls to spare. Brandon McMullen scored his third half-century in four matches against Australia, but his 56 and 25…
Nigeria, Cameroon win afer chaotic AFCON build-ups
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-nigeria-cameroon-win-afer-chaotic-afcon-build-ups
Published: September 7, 2024 19:16
Ademola Lookman, the lone African nominee for the 2024 Ballon d'Or men's award, scored twice and reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen once as Nigeria beat Benin 3-0 in Uyo. Veteran Vincent Aboubakar, leading scorer at the 2022 AFCON with…
Nicole Kidman: A-lister, cinematic chameleon, wins in Venice
Published: September 7, 2024 19:14
A queen of the silver screen since the 1990s, the Oscar-winning Australian admitted to nerves when the no-holds-barred film from Dutch director Halina Reijn premiered in the Italian watery city last week. Kidman, 57, played Romy, a married, high-powered…
'I had to prove myself', says Kolisi after win against All Blacks
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-i-had-to-prove-myself-says-kolisi-after-win-against-all-blacks
Published: September 7, 2024 19:10
Playing with a broken nose, Kolisi’s try early in the second half enabled the Springboks to overturn a 9-3 half-time deficit in what he said was South Africa’s most important game since they won the World Cup final against the same opponents in Paris last…
Algerians vote as Tebboune eyes re-election with higher turnout
Published: September 7, 2024 19:04
Tebboune, 78, is heavily favoured to see off moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani, 57, and socialist candidate Youcef Aouchiche, 41. Algeria's electoral authority, ANIE, said Saturday evening it was extending voting nationwide by one hour, with polling…
Grealish savours England redemption after 'worst summer'
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-grealish-savours-england-redemption-after-worst-summer
Published: September 7, 2024 18:48
Grealish was left out of England's Euro 2024 squad by Gareth Southgate after an inconsistent season with Manchester City. But with the departure of Southgate after England's loss to Spain in the Euro final in July, the winger was restored to the starting…
Sri Lanka's De Silva and Kamindu Mendis defy England in third Test
Published: September 7, 2024 18:48
The tourists collapsed to 93-5 before tea, but had recovered to 211-5 when bad light forced an early close. That left Sri Lanka 114 runs adrift of an England first-innings total of 325 built on Ollie Pope's 154 -- his first century as England captain. …
Carsley makes flying start as England interim boss in win over Ireland
Published: September 7, 2024 18:08
Rice and Grealish, who both snubbed Ireland to represent England, scored in the first half of Carsley's maiden game in charge following Gareth Southgate's exit. Southgate quit after England's heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain in July. …
Springboks close on Rugby Championship with storming win over All Blacks
Published: September 7, 2024 17:38
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, playing with a broken nose, scored South Africa’s first try as his team overturned a 9-3 half-time deficit. Replacement hooker Malcolm Marx scored the only other try six minutes from time while the All Blacks were down to…
Farrell's Racing lose on opening day of Top 14
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-farrell-s-racing-lose-on-opening-day-of-top-14
Published: September 7, 2024 17:30
Farrell, who played 112 times for England and had spent his entire professional career with Saracens before his summer move, only had to wait 10 minutes before notching his first points for his new club, converting a try by compatriot Henry Arundell. …
Dunbar takes second Vuelta stage as Roglic closes in on victory
Published: September 7, 2024 16:46
Primoz Roglic finished third to tighten his grip on first place with just Sunday's time trial to come. The 28-year-old Irishman had collected his first Grand Tour stage win nine days earlier. "Moments like his don't come around too often," Dunbar said at…
Fritz eyes US Open glory to end 21 years of American hurt
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-fritz-eyes-us-open-glory-to-end-21-years-of-american-hurt
Published: September 7, 2024 16:46
The 26-year-old Fritz is attempting to become his country's first male Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick at the US Open in 2003. He doesn't lack confidence, believing that defeating compatriot Frances Tiafoe in a five-set semi-final on Friday, where…
French tennis player takes legal action over online abuse
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-french-tennis-player-takes-legal-action-over-online-abuse
Published: September 7, 2024 15:30
The 23-year-old's complaint to Paris prosecutors also denounced identity theft after a false Facebook page, now closed, was created in her name and posted slurs targeting her family. The 219-ranked player said she received a torrent of abuse after losing…
Italy backs Kyiv's 'legitimate defence' as Zelensky presses allies
Published: September 7, 2024 15:30
"We must not give up on Ukraine," Meloni said after their meeting on the sidelines of an economic forum in Cernobbio, northern Italy, which Zelensky had addressed on Friday. But at the same gathering, EU foreign affairs chief Joseph Borrell questioned why…
Ireland and UK to 'reset' relations as Starmer begins Dublin visit
Published: September 7, 2024 15:28
The visit, described by Downing Street as a "historic moment for UK-Ireland relations", signals a further warming in bilateral ties that had frayed under the UK's previous Conservative government. Irish counterpart Simon Harris welcomed Starmer to Dublin,…
Martin roars to victory in San Marino sprint, extends MotoGP lead
Published: September 7, 2024 14:20
Pramac rider Martin is 26 points in front of pole-sitter Bagnaia ahead of the main event Grand Prix on Sunday after charging to an unexpected second sprint win of the season. The Spaniard, who won at Misano Adriatico last year, started in fourth on the…
Smoke and screams: The horror of Kenya's school dorm inferno
Published: September 7, 2024 13:42
The youngster recounted his lucky escape to his distraught mother Catherine Nyawira, who is demanding to know what caused the fire that has killed so many of Devlin's schoolmates. A total of 18 boys have been confirmed dead after the tragedy struck around…
MotoGP leader Martin roars to victory in San Marino sprint
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-motogp-leader-martin-roars-to-victory-in-san-marino-sprint
Published: September 7, 2024 13:34
Pramac rider Martin is 26 points in front of pole-sitter Bagnaia ahead of the main event Grand Prix on Sunday, after winning his second sprint of the season. The Spaniard, who won at Misano Adriatico last year, started in fourth on the grid but got away…
Ireland and UK to 'reset' relations as Starmer begins Dublin visit
Published: September 7, 2024 13:20
The visit, described by Downing Street as a "historic moment for UK-Ireland relations", signals a further warming in bilateral ties that had frayed under the UK's previous Conservative government. Irish counterpart Simon Harris welcomed Starmer to Dublin,…
Ma Lin turns brutal encounter with bear into glorious Paralympic career
Published: September 7, 2024 13:16
The 34-year-old accrued four Paralympic gold medals, three team and one individual, and one individual silver for China dating back to Beijing in 2008 before moving to Australia in 2017. Having switched allegiance he won two silvers at the Tokyo Games…
Flintoff appointed England Lions head coach
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-flintoff-appointed-england-lions-head-coach
Published: September 7, 2024 13:10
The former England captain has returned to cricket during the past year after a horrific car crash while he filmed for the BBC's Top Gear television programme at the end of 2022. He served as an England assistant coach during this year's T20 World Cup and…
Cricket: England v Sri Lanka 3rd Test scoreboard
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-cricket-england-v-sri-lanka-3rd-test-scoreboard
Published: September 7, 2024 12:52
Stone at the double as Sri Lanka collapse against England in third Test
Published: September 7, 2024 12:46
That left Sri Lanka, already 2-0 down in this three-match series, 183 runs adrift. England totalled in their first innings 325, which featured Ollie Pope's 154 -- his first century as England captain. Fast bowler Stone took 2-28 in five overs, with Sri…
Kyiv hits Russian ammo depot as Moscow advances in east
Published: September 7, 2024 11:38
Ukraine also said it had thwarted a "massive" overnight Russian aerial attack that saw drones launched towards the capital Kyiv. The attacks come after a week of intense Russian bombardments across Ukraine that killed at least 55 in the central city of…
Algerians vote in presidential poll as Tebboune eyes easy victory
Published: September 7, 2024 10:16
The 78-year-old is heavily favoured to see off both challengers, moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani and socialist candidate Youcef Aouchiche. The streets of the capital Algiers were mostly quiet early on Saturday, with most voters expected to head to the…
Bagnaia claims pole for San Marino MotoGP with lap record
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-bagnaia-claims-pole-for-san-marino-motogp-with-lap-record
Published: September 7, 2024 10:06
Reigning champion Bagnaia, who trails Martin by 23 points, sped to one minute and 30.304 seconds at the "Marco Simoncelli" circuit in Misano Adriatico, ahead of countrymen Franco Morbidelli and Marco Bezzecchi who was also fastest in the morning practice…
Meet the Woodhalls: Track and field couple light up Paralympics and Olympics
Published: September 7, 2024 10:02
One half of the duo, US double amputee sprinter Hunter Woodhall, had propelled his prosthetic blades to Paralympic gold in the T62 400 metres in Paris on Friday. Next to him, his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall, the Olympic women's long jump champion, was…
Gaza war in its 12th month with truce hopes slim
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20240907-gaza-war-in-its-12th-month-with-truce-hopes-slim
Published: September 7, 2024 09:36
The chances of a truce that would also free hostages held by Hamas in exchange for prisoners held by Israel appear slim, with both sides sticking doggedly to their positions. Hamas, whose October 7 attack on Israel sparked the war, is demanding a complete…
Visiting Papua New Guinea, pope says natural resources must benefit all
Published: September 7, 2024 07:50
Addressing political and business leaders, the 87-year-old pontiff hailed his hosts as being rich in culture and in natural resources -- a nod to vast reserves of gold, copper, nickel, gas and timber. But, he suggested, the tens of billions of dollars…
Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after killing two in China
Published: September 7, 2024 06:38
The typhoon made landfall in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh provinces, packing winds exceeding 149 kilometres (92 miles) per hour, VNExpress said, after blowing past southern China where it killed two people. In Hai Phong, metal roof sheets and commercial sign…
'Wonderful, weird world' takes Kenya's Dennis to last-gasp Paralympics cycling
Published: September 7, 2024 06:32
The 29-year-old then received a last-minute call to be Kennedy Ogada's tandem pilot in the men's road race for partially sighted competitors after his original partner was injured in training. On Friday, the pair raced in a competitive field to the…
Ex-England prop Vunipola brings 'hunger' to Top 14 new boys Vannes
Published: September 7, 2024 06:32
It is a clash which every French rugby supporter is relishing, not just to see the Top 14 champions back in action but to watch a game in a new outpost of the rugby empire. Based in a town of 54,000 people in a region better known for its 'gouren', a…
Anguished parents wait for news after Kenya school fire kills 17
Published: September 7, 2024 06:00
Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told reporters at the scene of the tragedy on Friday that 70 youngsters were still unaccounted for. The fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in the central Nyeri county broke out around midnight Thursday, engulfing…
'My body shut down', says Tiafoe after US Open heartbreak
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-my-body-shut-down-says-tiafoe-after-us-open-heartbreak
Published: September 7, 2024 04:42
Tiafoe twice led in the match but the final set lasted just 27 minutes in which he was broken three times and collected just nine points. "I was the better player for sure tonight. In the fourth set, I just had some in-and-out cramps. I felt like my body…
Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in NFL's first season game in Brazil
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-eagles-beat-packers-34-29-in-nfl-s-first-season-game-in-brazil
Published: September 7, 2024 04:08
Barkley, who jumped to the Eagles in March after six seasons with the rival New York Giants, ran 24 times for 109 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 23 yards and a touchdown in a landmark thriller. The "Love Hurts" meeting saw Green Bay…
Who said what on day 12 of the US Open
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-who-said-what-on-day-12-of-the-us-open
Published: September 7, 2024 04:06
Old satellite to burn up over Pacific in 'targeted' re-entry first
Published: September 7, 2024 03:54
Since launching in 2000, the Salsa satellite has helped shed light on the magnetosphere, the powerful magnetic shield that protects Earth from solar winds -- and without which the planet would be uninhabitable. According to the ESA, Salsa's return home…
Fritz defeats Tiafoe to book US Open final clash with Sinner
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-fritz-defeats-tiafoe-to-book-us-open-final-clash-with-sinner
Published: September 7, 2024 03:16
Fritz, the world number 12, won 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and will take on top-ranked Jannik Sinner for the title on Sunday. "He overwhelmed me at the start and I was freaking out a little," said 26-year-old Fritz after securing victory with a 16th ace. "I…
Brazil down Ecuador, Suarez farewell ends in stalemate
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-brazil-down-ecuador-suarez-farewell-ends-in-stalemate
Published: September 7, 2024 03:08
Rodrygo's deflected 30th-minute strike was enough to secure all three points for Brazil, who were languishing in sixth place in the South American qualifying standings before Friday's result in Curitiba. The five-time World Cup winners moved up to fourth…
Pope tells Papua New Guinea leaders natural resources must benefit all
Published: September 7, 2024 01:48
Papua New Guinea has vast reserves of gold, copper, nickel, natural gas and timber that have drawn a string of multinational companies to invest. But about one in four people live below the poverty line, and scarcely more than 10 percent of homes have…
Frustrating farewell for Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240907-frustrating-farewell-for-suarez-as-uruguay-held-by-paraguay
Published: September 7, 2024 01:38
Suarez, 37, announced on Monday he was stepping down from international duty after a glittering 17-year career for Uruguay that saw him finish as the country's top scorer with 69 goals from 143 appearances. But the former Barcelona and Liverpool star, who…
'Beautiful thing': hijab-wearing singer looks to inspire
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20240907-beautiful-thing-hijab-wearing-singer-looks-to-inspire
Published: September 7, 2024 01:34
The 26-year-old Syrian, who was raised in the United Arab Emirates, has become a social media sensation, with 437,000 followers on Instagram and millions of views on her YouTube channel. She offers not only a unique sound but also an unusual look in a…
Algeria votes as Tebboune eyes easy re-election
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20240907-algeria-votes-as-tebboune-eyes-easy-re-election
Published: September 7, 2024 01:34
Tebboune, 78, is heavily favoured to see off moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani and socialist candidate Youcef Aouchiche in the race to lead the North African country. "The winner is known in advance," political commentator Mohamed Hennad posted on…
Brazil's right rallies for 'freedom' after X blow
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20240907-brazil-s-right-rallies-for-freedom-after-x-blow
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
Bolsonaro called the demonstration for Latin America's biggest city, Sao Paulo, on Independence Day -- which will be celebrated in the capital Brasilia with a parade overseen by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro in a video urged…
Ukrainians assail Russian war film at Venice fest
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20240906-ukrainians-assail-russian-war-film-at-venice-fest
Published: September 6, 2024 23:44
Anastasia Trofimova presented at the Venice Film Festival "Russians at War", in which she embedded with a Russian battalion as it advanced across eastern Ukraine after Moscow launched its invasion in February 2022. The screening at the prestigious…
Sinner into US Open final as Fritz, Tiafoe battle to end American drought
Published: September 6, 2024 23:10
Australian Open champion Sinner defeated an ailing Jack Draper of Britain 7-5, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 in the semi-finals. Fritz or Tiafoe will be the Italian's opponent for the title on Sunday as they try to end their country's 21-year wait for a male Grand Slam…
'Anxious' Draper will win Grand Slam titles, says Sinner
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-sinner-into-first-us-open-final-as-ailing-draper-wilts
Published: September 6, 2024 22:38
Australian Open champion and world number one Sinner came through 7-5, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 and will face either Taylor Fritz or Frances Tiafoe for the title on Sunday. A clearly unwell Draper, the first British man in the semi-finals since Andy Murray won the…
Carsley won't sing 'God Save the King' before debut as England interim boss
Published: September 6, 2024 22:12
Carsley claimed he has never sung a national anthem during his time as Republic of Ireland player or England Under-21 coach. And the 50-year-old, who has succeeded Gareth Southgate as England boss while the Football Association search for a permanent…
England captain Kane sets sights on Ronaldo's enduring career
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-england-captain-kane-sets-sights-on-ronaldo-s-enduring-career
Published: September 6, 2024 22:06
Portugal striker Ronaldo scored the 900th goal of his remarkable career in a Nations League victory over Croatia on Thursday. It was the 39-year-old's 213th appearance for his country and the achievement has provided Bayern Munich forward Kane with an…
Italy beat France, Belgium win and Wales held in Nations League
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-italy-beat-france-belgium-win-and-wales-held-in-nations-league
Published: September 6, 2024 21:58
Bradley Barcola had opened the scoring at the Parc des Princes with the fastest ever goal by a France player, but the home side failed to build on that stunning start and Italy ran out deserved winners with Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi and Giacomo…
Krasso unlikely star as AFCON champions Ivory Coast win
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-krasso-unlikely-star-as-afcon-champions-ivory-coast-win
Published: September 6, 2024 21:50
Omitted from the original squad for the Group G clash, he was called up in place of star Sebastien Haller and came off the bench to score twice in the second half. Haller, who could not travel to west Africa as he was completing a move from Borussia…
De Bruyne scores twice as Belgium beat Israel in Nations League
Published: September 6, 2024 21:36
The victory left Belgium tied atop Group 2 in the top-tier League A with Italy who beat France by the same score. The match, a Belgian home fixture, was moved after the city of Brussels deemed it "impossible to organise this very high-risk match" in the…
Bellamy's Wales held by Turkey in Nations League opener
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-bellamy-s-wales-held-by-turkey-in-nations-league-opener
Published: September 6, 2024 21:26
Former Liverpool and Manchester City striker Bellamy has been hired to revitalise Wales after Rob Page was sacked following the failure to qualify for Euro 2024. The former Wales international is managing a team for the first time after serving as Vincent…
Pakistani resident of Canada arrested on US terror charges
Published: September 6, 2024 21:16
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was arrested on Wednesday on charges filed in the United States, the department said. "The defendant is alleged to have planned a terrorist attack in New York City around October 7 of this year with…
Italy beat France in Nations League despite conceding inside 13 seconds
Published: September 6, 2024 21:02
Bradley Barcola had opened the scoring at the Parc des Princes with the fastest ever goal by a France player, but the home side failed to build on that stunning start and Italy ran out deserved winners. The result is a boost for Luciano Spalletti's team…
Wheelchair tennis duo Hewett and Reid celebrate historic 'Golden Slam' at Paralympics
Published: September 6, 2024 20:58
The British duo had twice lost in the Paralympic final but this time they made no mistake in front of a packed Philippe-Chatrier court at Roland Garros, thrashing Japanese pair Takuya Miki and Tokito Oda 6-2, 6-1. Hewett and Reid have won an astonishing…
Carsley 'proud' to return to Ireland as England interim boss
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-carsley-proud-to-return-to-ireland-as-england-interim-boss
Published: September 6, 2024 20:20
Former Ireland midfielder Carsley will take charge of England for the first time on Saturday after replacing Gareth Southgate on a temporary basis. Southgate quit two days after the agonising Euro 2024 final loss to Spain. With the Football Association…
Titans, Colts among players to wear padded 'Guardian Caps' in NFL openers
Published: September 6, 2024 20:10
An off-season rule change will allow the padded oversize soft-shell impact-absorbing protective devices, known as Guardian Caps, to be used in regular-season contests after being common in pre-season workouts since 2022. Tennessee Titans tight end Josh…
Lviv mourns mother, three daughters killed in Russian strike
Published: September 6, 2024 19:52
Dressed in black, with cuts across his face, Yaroslav Bazylevych looked on as the caskets containing his wife and three daughters were lowered into the pit, then covered with dirt and buried. Hundreds of people came out on to the streets of the city for…
Mexico president warns top court not to block judicial reforms
Published: September 6, 2024 19:12
The proposals, which would see Supreme Court and other judges selected by popular vote, have sparked diplomatic tensions with the United States, prompted protests by opponents, and upset financial markets. Striking judicial workers have asked the Supreme…
England's Wood out for rest of 2024 with elbow injury
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-england-s-wood-out-for-rest-of-2024-with-elbow-injury
Published: September 6, 2024 19:06
The 34-year-old express quick had already been sidelined from the concluding two matches of England's three-Test series against Sri Lanka after suffering a right thigh muscle strain while bowling in the series opener at Old Trafford. But Friday's…
Bringing Sagan's 'Bonjour Tristesse' to modern moviegoers
Published: September 6, 2024 18:52
Ultimately, she was asked to direct as well and her first feature -- a modern take on Sagan's classic tale of wealth, ennui, excess and betrayal in the sun-dappled south of France -- has premiered at the Toronto film festival. Chloe Sevigny, Claes Bang…
US Open bride-to-be cancels wedding, wins Grand Slam title
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-us-open-bride-to-be-cancels-wedding-wins-grand-slam-title
Published: September 6, 2024 18:36
Kichenok, 32, teamed up with Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko to beat Kristina Mladenovic and Zhang Shuai 6-4, 6-3 in the women's doubles final. On Wednesday, she had been planning to marry boyfriend Stas Khmarsky who is also Ostapenko's coach. But a run to the…
Record-breaker Inglis's century sets-up Australia's T20 series win over Scotland
Published: September 6, 2024 18:24
Travis Head, fresh from his hundred in Wednesday's opener, was out for a first-ball duck after Scotland won the toss at the Grange. But his exit brought Leeds-born wicketkeeper Inglis to the crease, with the number three smashing seven fours and as many…
Tanak leads Acropolis Rally as Ogier charge halted
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-tanak-leads-acropolis-rally-as-ogier-charge-halted
Published: September 6, 2024 18:14
World championship leader Thierry Neuville was third 45.2sec behind Tanak with Sebastien Ogier slipping to fourth in his Toyota over two minutes back after turbo trouble late in the day. "We need to be very grateful for a trouble-free day," said 2019…
Hunter Woodhall wins first Paralympic sprint gold
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-hunter-woodhall-wins-first-paralympic-sprint-gold
Published: September 6, 2024 18:14
The US' Woodhall, who is married to Olympic women's long jump champion Tara Woodhall-Davis, timed 46.36sec to beat world record holder Johannes Floors of Germany, who clocked 46.90sec. Dutchman Olivier Hendriks was third. After crossing the line,…
Dominican Republic open to Haiti ties: leader tells US
Published: September 6, 2024 17:10
Meeting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was back from a rare visit to Haiti, the popular Dominican leader promised to look both at restoring political ties with Haiti and reopening airspace closed for months to flights to and from Haiti. "Our…
Sabalenka, Pegula clash for US Open title after private heartbreak
Published: September 6, 2024 16:56
World number two Sabalenka, the double Australian Open champion, has made the final in New York for a second successive year after finishing runner-up to Coco Gauff in 2023. Pegula is in her first major final at the age of 30 after stunning top seed Iga…
Germany boss Nagelsmann wants to lay 'foundation' with World Cup in sight
Published: September 6, 2024 16:46
Speaking with media on Friday, Nagelsmann said Germany "want to have a clear core of players who form the foundation for the World Cup". After going out in the quarter-finals of the Euros to eventual champions Spain on home soil in July, Germany have lost…
Panama deports 130 Indian migrants under deal with US
Published: September 6, 2024 16:12
This was the first such expulsion outside of the Americas under the deal, and the fourth in total. Washington pledged $6 million for migrant repatriations from the Central American nation in the hopes of reducing irregular crossings at its own southern…
Reluctant Roglic climbs back into Vuelta overall lead
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-roglic-climbs-back-into-vuelta-overall-lead
Published: September 6, 2024 16:12
Roglic started Friday's 173.2 kilometre ride through Rioja from Logrono five seconds behind Ben O'Connor. With 6km left on the closing climb to the Alto de Moncalvillo, Roglic and two of his Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe team-mates blasted off the front. The…
'Tsunami of anti-Semitism' stirs fears of dark days for Jews
Published: September 6, 2024 14:50
"We have seen a tsunami of anti-Semitism really rolling across Europe and the globe," said Katharina von Schnurbein, the European Commission's coordinator on combating anti-Semitism and fostering Jewish life. "We are seeing a situation that we had hoped…
Israeli troops leave West Bank's Jenin as Gaza talks stall
Published: September 6, 2024 14:18
There was no official confirmation that Israel's military had withdrawn from Jenin, a bastion of Palestinian armed groups, but AFP journalists reported residents returning home. The pull-out came with Israel at loggerheads with its main ally the United…
French mass rape suspect among 'worst sexual criminals', says daughter
Published: September 6, 2024 12:22
Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old retiree, has admitted to abusing his wife without her knowledge between 2011 and 2020, drugging her with sleeping pills and then recruiting dozens of strangers to rape her in her own home. "How are we supposed to rebuild…
Dutch match US export curbs on semiconductor machines
Published: September 6, 2024 12:16
The measure, which will take effect on Saturday means ASML will be able to apply for export licences directly with the Dutch authorities instead of the US government to export the equipment outside the European Union. The Netherlands had previously not…
England's Duckett leads charge against Sri Lanka in 3rd Test
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-england-s-duckett-leads-charge-against-sri-lanka-in-3rd-test
Published: September 6, 2024 12:04
Duckett was 51 not out and stand-in captain Ollie Pope, desperate for a return to form, was unbeaten on 14 when the umpires took the teams off the field with 15 overs bowled. England, who already have an unassailable 2-0 series lead after routing the…
Israeli troops leave West Bank's Jenin with Gaza talks deadlocked
Published: September 6, 2024 11:54
There was no official confirmation from the Israeli military that it had withdrawn from Jenin, a bastion of Palestinian armed groups, but AFP journalists reported residents returning to the city following the fighting. The reported pull-out came with…
New Ireland boss Hallgrimsson targets repeat England shock
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-new-ireland-boss-hallgrimsson-targets-repeat-england-shock
Published: September 6, 2024 11:50
The 57-year-old was Iceland co-manager with Lars Lagerback when they masterminded a 2-1 last-16 victory against Roy Hodgson's men -- one of the most humiliating results in England's history. Now he is targeting the same result in his first game in charge…
Zelensky appeals for weapons at Germany aid drive
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20240906-zelensky-appeals-for-weapons-at-germany-aid-drive
Published: September 6, 2024 11:40
He was also due to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and then head to Italy, following the meeting at Ramstein Air Base, which comes days after 55 people were killed and 300 wounded in a Russian missile strike on the city of Poltava. "We need more…
Bearman to replace Magnussen for Haas at Azerbaijan GP
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20240906-bearman-to-replace-magnussen-for-haas-at-azerbaijan-gp
Published: September 6, 2024 11:04
Bearman will step in alongside Nico Hulkenberg after Magnussen was given a one-race suspension. The 19-year-old previously stepped in for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari in Saudi Arabia this season, after the Spaniard was taken to hospital with appendicitis, and…
US climate envoy says discussed plans for summit on methane at Beijing talks
Published: September 6, 2024 11:04
China is the world's leading emitter of climate change-inducing greenhouse gases, including methane, followed by the United States. Podesta's visit to Beijing comes as experts say China could be near or already at peak emissions -- a potentially watershed…
Kenya school dorm fire kills at least 17 children
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20240906-kenya-school-dorm-fire-kills-at-least-17-children
Published: September 6, 2024 11:02
The blaze in Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri county broke out at around midnight, police said, engulfing rooms where more than 150 children were sleeping. Police said the average age of the victims was around nine. The school, which caters to some 800…
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