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Missing F-35 fighter parts 'not sensitive', says Australia minister
Published: September 22, 2026 06:57
The United States operates more than 800 F-35 jets, its most costly weapons system, which is also flown by many of its defence allies, including Australia. News outlet Politico said a shipment of F-35 parts, including a canopy with radar-resistant…
Cambodia showcases scams crackdown with global conference
Published: September 22, 2026 06:33
Around 20 countries including the US and China will be represented at the meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, held amid international pressure on Phnom Penh do more to tackle the multi-billion-dollar online scam industry. Southeast Asia has emerged as a…
Former India paceman Zaheer Khan named Chennai coach in IPL
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260922-former-india-paceman-zaheer-khan-named-chennai-coach-in-ipl
Published: September 22, 2026 06:21
World Cup-winner Zaheer, a left-arm pace spearhead who played 309 internationals for India, succeeds Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand skipper. Fleming parted ways with five-time champions Chennai earlier this year after 18 years as coach of one of…
Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver
Published: September 22, 2026 06:17
Italy-based Fariba Hashimi powered home second in the women's road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph "something special". "I can't explain my feelings now," said the 23-year-old, before reflecting on how she was attacked with stones and…
Six-year-old Chinese girl sets world record with Rubik's Cube
Published: September 22, 2026 05:55
Young speedcuber Lian Yunzhi broke the women's 3x3 average world record twice this month at two World Cube Association certified competitions in Wuhan and Guangzhou, according to state broadcaster CCTV on Monday. She posted averages of 4.52 and 4.27…
Swimming prodigy Yu, 13, says 'interviews way harder than racing'
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260922-swimming-prodigy-yu-13-says-interviews-way-harder-than-racing
Published: September 22, 2026 04:39
Yu smashed the Games record in winning the women's 200m butterfly on Sunday in Tokyo and then repeated the feat in Monday's 200m individual medley. The schoolgirl's 2min 06.10sec in scorching to victory in the medley was the fastest time in the world this…
Star coaches make their bows as Nations League returns
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260922-star-coaches-make-their-bows-as-nations-league-returns
Published: September 22, 2026 04:07
The end of World Cup cycles usually herald in a host ofnew faces, however, the 2026 vintage is particularly bountiful, with no fewer than 10 European nations having appointed a new coach since this summer's tournament in North America. Most notable are…
G7 leaders condemn Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260922-g7-leaders-condemn-houthi-strikes-on-saudi-arabia
Published: September 22, 2026 04:07
The Houthi movement staged a lightning offensive in recent weeks to take over Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, including Mokha, threatening global trade and pushing up energy prices up. Gains made by Yemen's Houthis have cemented Iran and its allies hold…
Google data centre sparks protests in Austria
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260922-google-data-centre-sparks-protests-in-austria
Published: September 22, 2026 03:43
"I believe we need a rethink when it comes to this endless growth and expansion," protest organiser Christina Gruber told AFP as around 400 people gathered outside the headquarters of the regional government in Linz. Gruber, a 38-year-old freelance artist…
Rams bounce back as Giants reel from Dart injury
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260922-rams-bounce-back-as-giants-reel-from-dart-injury
Published: September 22, 2026 03:35
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford returned to form with 327 passing yards and four touchdowns for Los Angeles as the Giants never recovered after suffering an early injury to signal-caller Jaxson Dart. The Rams had been trounced 27-7 by San Francisco in…
Shin Ohashi: Junk food-loving teen and Japan's next big swimming hope
Published: September 22, 2026 03:33
The 17-year-old, who stands just 169cm (5ft 6ins), has posted the two fastest 200m breaststroke times in the world this year and is aiming for the world record at this week's Asian Games. Earlier this year he came within almost a second of the mark of…
In Bangladesh, Pakistan's Jinnah photo stirs anger
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260922-in-bangladesh-pakistan-s-jinnah-photo-stirs-anger
Published: September 22, 2026 02:41
The image of Jinnah was shown at a new museum display this month at Dhaka University -- only to be torn down, exposing a bitter dispute over how Bangladesh remembers its complicated history. Abu Tayyab Habildar, the university student who ripped the…
Two New Zealand naval ships transit Taiwan Strait
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260922-two-new-zealand-naval-ships-transit-taiwan-strait
Published: September 22, 2026 02:15
China says Taiwan is part of its territory and claims jurisdiction over the Taiwan Strait, a major international shipping route. New Zealand, the United States, Australia and other countries view the strait as international waters open to all vessels. …
Zidane gets down to work as France start new era
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260922-zidane-gets-down-to-work-as-france-start-new-era
Published: September 22, 2026 02:05
Now 54, Zidane is widely recognised as one of the all-time great French players, alongside Michel Platini. Deschamps was the captain of the first France team to win the World Cup, as hosts in 1998, and of the side that won Euro 2000. But Zidane was the…
Despite military might, Saudi struggles to crush the Houthis
Published: September 22, 2026 01:57
The Iran-backed group has now attacked Riyadh with a missile strike, seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and is blockading Saudi oil exports, seemingly unimpeded. Experts say Saudi Arabia has struggled to rebuff the group in part due to its reliance on…
Inside the Venezuelan prison meant to 'drive you insane'
Published: September 22, 2026 01:33
The maximum security facility, one of four towers that make up El Rodeo prison on the outskirts of Caracas, is reserved exclusively for opponents of the government. Several former inmates want to shed light on what goes on inside those walls, despite…
Trump to tout deals, defend Iran war in UN speech
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260922-trump-to-tout-deals-defend-iran-war-in-un-speech
Published: September 22, 2026 01:21
Trump will likely not hold back in renewing his frequent boasts that under him the United States is "the hottest country" in the world. He is also expected to seek to justify the Iran war, which has so far failed to fulfil White House objectives and…
UK king braces as memoir by Diana's brother goes on sale
Published: September 22, 2026 01:19
Almost three decades after Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997, people remain fascinated by her life and tragic death. "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister", a memoir written by Diana's younger brother, has been published by Penguin and translated…
A Cuban zoo, and its animals, in epic battle for survival
Published: September 22, 2026 00:25
Their dedication and food donations are vital to keeping alive an array of rhinos, jaguars and tigers -- including an extremely rare white tiger -- in the midst of a severe crisis that has left many Cubans struggling to feed themselves. Just getting to…
Sri Lanka to issue verdict in landmark Easter attack trial
Published: September 22, 2026 00:07
Suicide bombers struck three luxury hotels and three churches on April 21, 2019, killing 279 people including 45 foreigners. Investigators blame the attack on a homegrown Islamist extremist group. One of 25 men indicted over alleged involvement in the…
Man shot by ICE describes pain of bullet still inside him
Published: September 22, 2026 00:03
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, told reporters he was delivering an order for DoorDash on Sunday when his vehicle was rammed by an ICE agent and he was shot. "I'm in a lot of pain because the shot fractured my clavicle and at the hospital where they took…
No green light to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarchs, talks to resume
Published: September 21, 2026 23:53
Multiple diplomats said earlier that member states had reached a provisional agreement to take the pair off the EU's blacklist as part of a compromise to extend sanctions on almost 3,000 other individuals and entities over the Ukraine war. But that deal…
Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea, Ukraine 'constructive'
Published: September 21, 2026 23:47
"The other issue we talked about was the situation in the Red Sea... It's important for global prices. Then we had a long discussion about Ukraine and Russia," said Macron after their New York meeting. "We had a very good discussion. It was very…
Green policies just good politics, says UK minister
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260921-green-policies-just-good-politics-says-uk-minister
Published: September 21, 2026 23:37
Katie White, a member of the ruling Labour government, said the UK's right-wing parties had miscalculated by vowing to undo the country's greenhouse gas goals if they took power. "The UK public is hugely in favor of action on climate," said the minister…
UK agrees support for Saudi in struggle with Houthis: reports
Published: September 21, 2026 23:29
British planes will provide "defensive" air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets, he told reporters as he travelled to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The UK mission will be limited to supporting Saudi aircraft defending the country from…
EU foreign policy chief calls for continued sanctions on Russia
Published: September 21, 2026 23:13
"Sanctions are a core pillar of our response to Russia's war" to deprive Moscow of funding, she told reporters in New York after a meeting of European Union foreign affairs ministers. She added that officials aim to close talks on the rollover of Russia…
No timeline on Daniels injury return, says Commanders coach
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-no-timeline-on-daniels-injury-return-says-commanders-coach
Published: September 21, 2026 20:33
Daniels bent his elbow backward while tumbling from an accidental stamp by his own guard in the first half of Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and was carted off the field with a towel covering his head. The 25-year-old quarterback had already…
Fonseca to take break from tennis
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-fonseca-to-take-break-from-tennis
Published: September 21, 2026 20:33
The 20-year-old, one of the most promising young talents on the ATP tour, wrote on Instagram: "2026 has been a very challenging year for me. On top of everything the profession demands, a series of injuries ended up taking me out of important tournaments…
French star Batum retires after 18-year NBA career
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-french-star-batum-retires-after-18-year-nba-career
Published: September 21, 2026 19:51
Batum, who won two silver Olympic medals with France and made over 1,200 NBA appearances, made the announcement in a video with his young son. "Dad's done playing basketball," he says in the clip, shot in Pont-l'Eveque, the French town where he learnt to…
Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-infantino-proposes-consulting-federations-to-reform-fifa
Published: September 21, 2026 19:43
"I will propose that the Council establish a direct, structured and time-limited consultation with confederations, Member Associations and relevant stakeholders on how FIFA's decision-making can be further strengthened," Infantino wrote. The 56-year-old…
Zidane leads first France training session
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-zidane-leads-first-france-training-session
Published: September 21, 2026 19:25
Under the gaze of some 50 journalists, the 1998 World Cup winner led a dozen of his players through a light training session at the country's national football centre, Clairefontaine. With many of France's stars in action with their clubs across Europe…
El Nino weather pattern enters record territory: scientist
Published: September 21, 2026 19:21
Zeke Hausfather, a climatologist at Berkeley Earth and co-author of comprehensive climate change reports for the United Nations, said that the sea surface temperature anomaly in the tropical Pacific now stands at 3.07C, which ties with the 2015-2016 El…
South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion: report
Published: September 21, 2026 18:05
The organisation said a new investigation, conducted with Collective Fashion Justice, documented ostriches being cornered by workers who put bags over their heads and then cut and pulled out their feathers without administering pain relief. The footage…
South Africa arrests three more suspects, after nine women murdered
Published: September 21, 2026 17:27
The nine bodies were discovered in Kempton Park over a period of two months. Police are investigating whether a serial killer or killers were responsible. The two women and a male suspect were arrested at the weekend over the killing of Jabulile Ntimba,…
Carse needs time away from England, says captain Brook
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-carse-needs-time-away-from-england-says-captain-brook
Published: September 21, 2026 16:53
The 31-year-old was arrested and de-arrested by police on a night out with his Durham teammates in Derby, central England, last month. On Friday, police confirmed an investigation into an alleged assault had ended, with no further action taken. The South…
Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger
Published: September 21, 2026 16:25
Paramount, which is run by David Ellison, whose ultra-wealthy family has ties to US President Donald Trump, won a bidding war in February for control of a stable of assets, including Warner Bros. Pictures, CNN and the HBO Max streaming service. The Trump…
US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban
Published: September 21, 2026 15:37
CNN, MS NOW and Politico also went to court after Trump on Friday ordered them to be barred, as the 80-year-old Republican stepped up his years-long assault on the US media. In a rare move, the top five US broadcasters said on Monday that they were…
Berlin's far-left vote winners reject anti-semitism charges
Published: September 21, 2026 14:47
The party faced criticism about the presence of two controversial figures at a victory party Sunday night, including an allegedly militant activist and the head of an extended family with Middle Eastern roots that is often linked to organised crime. …
Mancini eager for 'new adventure' on Italy return
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-mancini-eager-for-new-adventure-on-italy-return
Published: September 21, 2026 14:31
Mancini led the Azzurri to the Euro 2020 title during his previous spell in charge. But they failed to reach the 2022 World Cup and he resigned the following year to take over the Saudi Arabia national side. The four-time world champions have missed out…
Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach 'like a film'
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-mbappe-says-having-zidane-as-france-coach-like-a-film
Published: September 21, 2026 13:43
Former Real Madrid boss Zidane will take charge of Les Bleus for the first time since replacing Didier Deschamps on Friday in their Nations League match against Turkey in Izmit. "He was the first person who picked me up to take me to Real Madrid, to the…
Palmer, Rice out of England Nations League squad
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-palmer-rice-out-of-england-nations-league-squad
Published: September 21, 2026 13:41
Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento and Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo are also unavailable due to injury, with Everton's James Garner and Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White drafted in. England take on Spain at Wembley before a trip to face the…
Why diesel prices are rising more than crude oil
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260921-why-diesel-prices-are-rising-more-than-crude-oil
Published: September 21, 2026 13:41
How much crude is lacking? French officials recently estimated that the global market is missing about 10 million barrels of crude oil per day. It is a considerable amount given the global economy had been consuming on the order of 105 million barrels…
COP31 host says AI's climate footprint to be a summit priority
Published: September 21, 2026 13:37
The annual UN climate conference is taking place in Antalya, where the hosts are asking countries to support initiatives to tackle emissions from waste, climate-proofing cities and boosting electrification. On Monday, COP31 President and Turkish Climate…
German auto workers stage mass protests in bid to save jobs
Published: September 21, 2026 13:31
Growing Chinese competition, compounded by weak domestic demand and US tariffs, have hit the German car industry hard. Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade, the biggest restructuring ever in global automotive history.…
Renewables hit record in 2025, but world must move faster: report
Published: September 21, 2026 13:21
The report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was published as world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly following a record-hot northern hemisphere summer underscoring the worsening impacts of human-caused climate…
Merz vows to keep ruling coalition together for 'democratic future' of Germany
Published: September 21, 2026 12:37
"We are determined to live up to the historic responsibilities our country is facing," said Merz about the coalition between his centre-right CDU and the centre-left SPD. "It is about nothing less, and nothing more, than the democratic future of our…
Spain coach De la Fuente gets new deal after World Cup success
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-spain-coach-de-la-fuente-gets-new-deal-after-world-cup-success
Published: September 21, 2026 11:31
"Luis de la Fuente will extend his contract through the next two European Championships, in 2028 and 2032, as well as the 2030 World Cup," the RFEF said in a statement. The 65-year-old, who took charge of Spain in 2022 after replacing Luis Enrique, has…
China's Zhang beats Japan rivals to Asian Games gymnastics gold
Published: September 21, 2026 11:19
China's Zhang overcame an injury niggle to win gold in Nagoya ahead of Paris Olympics champion Shinnosuke Oka and reigning world champion Daiki Hashimoto. Zhang will hope to repeat the feat at next month's world championships in Rotterdam and he said he…
Schoolgirl Yu scorches to second gold as doping case rocks Games
Published: September 21, 2026 11:19
Yu's winning time of 2min 06.10sec in the 200m individual medley was only 0.40sec slower than the world record of Canadian Summer McIntosh and showed why the Chinese sensation could take the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by storm. "I feel even happier winning…
Putin's party secures record score in Russia election
Published: September 21, 2026 11:13
Electoral chief Ella Pamfilova said preliminary results showed United Russia -- which has dominated Russian politics for 25 years -- won 355 of the Duma's 450 seats. The result handed Putin's party an increased supermajority and beat its previous record…
Yu, 13, smashes record again with second Asian Games gold
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-yu-13-smashes-record-again-with-second-asian-games-gold
Published: September 21, 2026 11:01
Yu gave another glimpse of her enormous potential in Tokyo as she scorched to victory in the women's 200m individual medley in 2min 06.10sec. That was 0.72sec faster than the previous Asian Games record, held by compatriot Yu Yuting, and only 0.40sec off…
Thai badminton player first doping case at Asian Games: testers
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-thai-badminton-player-first-doping-case-at-asian-games-testers
Published: September 21, 2026 10:41
The 19-year-old returned a positive sample for the banned substance furosemide and has been provisionally suspended, the International Testing Agency said. The teenager, who is ranked 18th in the world and regarded as a rising star back home, had been due…
Switzerland to play without Xhaka over fake Covid certificate
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-switzerland-to-play-without-xhaka-over-fake-covid-certificate
Published: September 21, 2026 10:41
The 33-year-old midfielder admitted on his social media channels Monday that he had presented a forged certificate to avoid mandatory vaccination during the Covid crisis. "At the time, I was very worried about the issue of Covid-19 vaccination... I felt…
North and South Korea fight out draw in niggly Asian Games clash
Published: September 21, 2026 10:27
Just over 2,000 fans watched the group match at the 50,000 capacity stadium in Shizuoka which staged matches when Japan co-hosted the 2002 World Cup with South Korea. Among the sparse crowd was a group of North Korean fans wearing red t-shirts, some with…
China confirms Xi to visit US this week for Trump talks
Published: September 21, 2026 09:55
Washington had already made clear that the leaders would meet in a bid to find common ground on trade disputes, artificial intelligence and broader strategic issues including Trump's war in the Middle East. Xi will make a state visit to the United States…
Officials say man shot, wounded by ICE agent in Texas
Published: September 21, 2026 09:03
Heavily armed and often masked US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, tasked with enforcing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, have faced nationwide backlash for aggressive and often violent tactics, including the shooting of…
Sisters of jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan arrested
Published: September 21, 2026 07:27
"Punjab police have raided Aleem Khan's home and have abducted Imran Khan's other two sisters, his nephews and their children," Zulfi Bukhari, a spokesman for Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, said on his social media platform X. "Khan's…
Indonesia doing 'everything' but still struggling to curb fires
Published: September 21, 2026 07:05
Firefighters have been battling blazes for weeks in Borneo and Sumatra that have blanketed parts of the country, as well as neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore, in toxic haze. The government has deployed 64 aircraft and 54,000 personnel to the islands…
Forest fire threatens tourist town in Colombian Andes
Published: September 21, 2026 06:39
The flames were visible from the central square of the Andean town, known for its colonial architecture and cobblestone streets, that attracts more than a million tourists each year. More than 200 hectares (494 acres) have been affected, local official…
African players in Europe: Semenyo brace helps City top table
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-african-players-in-europe-semenyo-brace-helps-city-top-table
Published: September 21, 2026 06:37
AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues: ENGLAND ANTOINE SEMENYO (Manchester City) Semenyo scored his first goals this season in the win over Sunderland. He netted in the 43rd minute, lashing home from close-range for…
Barcelona enter new era aiming to retain Women's Champions League crown
Published: September 21, 2026 06:35
The two-time former Ballon d'Or winner skippered Barca to victory over OL Lyonnes in last season's final in Oslo before leaving for ambitious English Women's Super League outfit London City Lionesses. Her departure attracted most headlines but other stars…
'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold
Published: September 21, 2026 06:19
"I will win a medal for my family," the light middleweight told AFP after scoring a unanimous decision with a dominant display against the experienced Thai Bunjong Sinsiri on Monday. "I will go for gold," added the confident, hard-hitting Sumit, who is an…
US has deported 25,000 to third countries under secretive deals: report
Published: September 21, 2026 06:13
Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has been signing deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home. The investigation by Forbidden Stories found the administration has earmarked $410…
Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ blast: military
Published: September 21, 2026 05:39
The incident occurred south of the Military Demarcation Line inside the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), one of the world's most heavily fortified and mined frontiers. Two of the injured officers were evacuated by helicopter, while a third was due to be…
Once decried as 'human cockfighting', MMA wants Olympic spot
Published: September 21, 2026 05:31
Mixed Martial Arts, better known as MMA, is making its Asian Games debut this week in Japan -- a milestone that fighters and organisers hope will one day lead to an even bigger prize. Galastein Tan, director general of the Federation of International…
New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year
Published: September 21, 2026 03:57
The diminutive native lives on the remote Chatham Islands, 800 kilometres (500 miles) off the South Island's east coast. In 1980, only five of the birds remained, including a single breeding female. Now there are about 350. The black robin topped the…
China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist
Published: September 21, 2026 03:13
Yu scorched to Asian Games gold on the opening day in the pool in Tokyo, winning the women's 200m butterfly in a Games-record time of 2min 05.85sec. It was the first major title of her young career, less than two years out from the Los Angeles Olympics. …
Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants
Published: September 21, 2026 02:37
The downed elephant is one of only around 1,000 Bornean elephants left in the wild, and the team that darted her is working to protect the endangered species by minimising growing conflict between the animals and local communities. Once the herd has been…
'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online
Published: September 21, 2026 02:15
Zara, whose name has been changed by AFP for safety reasons, is one of an estimated 1.5 million children in Pakistan who experienced online sexual abuse in one year, according to a report published by the UN children's agency this month. "We started…
Germany's Merz under pressure after bruising state election losses
Published: September 21, 2026 02:13
Just 16 months in office, Merz has seen his approval ratings plummet while his party has suffered a string of regional election losses against the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which also leads nationwide polls. Fighting…
US seeks 'AI dialogue' with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit
Published: September 21, 2026 01:45
The talks come as both powers confront rising fears that increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems could wipe out humanity, offering a rare incentive for cooperation despite an intensifying race for technological supremacy. "We just had a very…
Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-messi-miami-frustrated-in-2-2-draw-with-san-diego
Published: September 21, 2026 01:29
Two goals from Danish forward Anders Dreyer secured a share of the points for San Diego at Miami's Nu Stadium –- a result which left Miami 11 points adrift of Nashville with eight regular season games remaining. Denmark international Dreyer fired San…
Thousands march in France against 'licence to kill' draft law
Published: September 21, 2026 00:27
In July, deputies in the National Assembly approved the bill, which says that any law-enforcement official who uses force is assumed to have acted legally when using their weapon. It now faces a vote in the Senate. Politicians, rights groups and other…
Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260921-cowboys-beat-commanders-vikings-down-bears-as-star-qbs-injured
Published: September 21, 2026 00:27
Elsewhere Kansas City survived a late Indianapolis scare, but a number of favorites including the Baltimore Ravens fell to upset losses on week two of the 2026 season. Dak Prescott threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns in Texas, surpassing former Dallas…
Forest fire threatens tourist town in Colombian Andes
Published: September 21, 2026 00:21
The flames were visible from the central square of the Andean town, known for its colonial architecture and cobblestone streets, that attracts more than a million tourists each year. Some 200 hectares (494 acres) have been affected thus far, local…
Braves clinch division title as Red Sox reach MLB playoffs
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-braves-clinch-division-title-as-red-sox-reach-mlb-playoffs
Published: September 20, 2026 21:57
Atlanta's victory also guaranteed a playoff spot for the Boston Red Sox, the sixth team to secure a post-season berth with a week remaining in the six-month campaign and six spots unclaimed. The Braves improved to 92-64 to take their first National League…
Milan and Juventus end blips with home wins
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-milan-and-juventus-end-blips-with-home-wins
Published: September 20, 2026 21:45
Milan beat Lecce 3-0 at the San Siro to rise to fifth, two points behind early pace-setters Roma, Inter and Lazio. Juventus returned to form with a 2-0 home win over Atalanta as Francisco Conceicao and Gleison Bremer struck either side of half-time. The…
Bordeaux-Begles hammer Stade Francais despite Jalibert injury
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-bordeaux-begles-hammer-stade-francais-despite-jalibert-injury
Published: September 20, 2026 21:13
Debutant teenage winger Hugo Avogadro was one of six try-scorers for the home side, who moved to third place in the table and four points behind league leaders Lyon, who thrashed Pau 51-25 on Saturday. Stade Francais made Bordeaux work hard in the first…
Torres on target again as PSG beat 10-man Marseille in Ligue 1
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-torres-on-target-again-as-psg-beat-10-man-marseille-in-ligue-1
Published: September 20, 2026 21:09
Spain World Cup final hero Torres came off the bench to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia just before the hour mark and headed in a Desire Doue cross to give PSG the lead in the 66th minute at the Velodrome. That brought the game to life, with England…
Bridgeman wins PGA Biltmore title with sizzling 61
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-bridgeman-wins-pga-biltmore-title-with-sizzling-61
Published: September 20, 2026 20:35
Bridgeman fired a 10-under-par 61 with eight birdies and an eagle to finish 72 holes on 26-under 258 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. "When I was over the putt I knew where it was going to go. It was just magical," Bridgeman…
Carrick demands Man Utd response after 'pathetic' jibes
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-carrick-demands-man-utd-response-after-pathetic-jibes
Published: September 20, 2026 20:31
Trailing to Lisandro Martinez's farcical own goal, United were just moments away from a third successive defeat on another dispiriting afternoon for Carrick. Matheus Cunha's deflected 89th minute equaliser spared United from fresh humiliation. But…
Williams injured as Bears shut down by Vikings
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-williams-injured-as-bears-shut-down-by-vikings
Published: September 20, 2026 20:29
One week after piling up 59 points in a dazzling season-opening victory over Carolina, Williams and the Bears were restricted to just a single field goal at a rainswept Soldier Field. A bitterly disappointing home opener for the Bears was compounded by a…
Evenepoel wins record 4th straight world time-trial title
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-evenepoel-wins-record-4th-straight-world-time-trial-title-1
Published: September 20, 2026 20:01
The 26-year-old Belgian came into the race as the overwhelming favourite and he did not disappoint. Evenepoel was already more than half a minute ahead of the rest by the second intermediate time-check just over half way through the race. By the finish,…
Liverpool boss Iraola urges Isak to raise his level
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-liverpool-boss-iraola-urges-isak-to-raise-his-level
Published: September 20, 2026 19:45
Isak settled a hard-fought clash with his fourth Premier League goal of the season in the second half at the Vitality Stadium. Plagued by injuries and a significant loss of form, Isak netted just three times in the top-flight in the 2025-26 campaign…
Evenepoel wins record 4th straight world time-trial title
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-evenepoel-wins-record-4th-straight-world-time-trial-title
Published: September 20, 2026 19:29
The 26-year-old Belgian came into the race as the overwhelming favourite and he did not disappoint. He was already more than half a minute ahead of the rest by the second intermediate time-check just over halfway through the race. And by the finish, the…
Three talking points from the Premier League
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-three-talking-points-from-the-premier-league
Published: September 20, 2026 19:15
City conceded three times themselves to Sunderland's Brian Brobbey but had enough firepower of their own to beat the Black Cats 5-3. Chelsea were also defeated 3-0 at Brentford to take the shine off Xabi Alonso's start at Stamford Bridge, while Manchester…
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-atletico-madrid-beat-real-madrid-in-tense-derby-clash-1
Published: September 20, 2026 19:09
Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half for Los Blancos before Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David's goals earned Diego Simeone's Atletico victory, with Antonio Rudiger pulling one back late on. Atletico rose to second, five points behind…
Carrick defends troubled Man Utd after Fulham escape
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-carrick-defends-troubled-man-utd-after-fulham-escape
Published: September 20, 2026 18:33
Carrick's men were moments away from a fourth loss in their turbulent start to the season when Cunha's deflected effort spared their blushes. United had fallen behind to a farcical own goal from Lisandro Martinez, whose miscued clearance deflected into…
Spaun late shows snatches PGA Championship win
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-spaun-late-shows-snatches-pga-championship-win
Published: September 20, 2026 18:23
The 2025 US Open champion began the final day at Wentworth a shot off the overall lead but seemed to slip out of contention when he was just one under for his round through 13 holes. But a hat-trick of birdies from the 14th catapulted him up the…
Britain, Zverev-inspired Germany, Spain complete Davis Cup finals
Published: September 20, 2026 17:47
Last year's runners-up Spain completed the line-up for the Final 8, which will take place from November 24-29 in Bologna, as they secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in Chile. Henry Patten and Neal Skupski wrapped up the victory for Britain with a 6-3, 6-4…
Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-man-utd-salvage-fulham-draw-as-pressure-mounts-on-carrick
Published: September 20, 2026 17:39
Carrick's side were in dire need of a victory at Craven Cottage but instead left grateful for a point. United fell behind in the second half to a farcical own goal from Lisandro Martinez, who diverted the ball into his own net after Senne Lammens had…
Mourinho blames ref committee for Real Madrid derby defeat
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-mourinho-blames-ref-committee-for-real-madrid-derby-defeat
Published: September 20, 2026 17:31
Mourinho's team dropped to third, six points behind unbeaten leaders Barcelona as they stumbled at the Metropolitano stadium. Madrid were unhappy about fouls by Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in on Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde in the first half,…
Maresca craves a 1-0 win after eight-goal Man City thriller
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-maresca-craves-a-1-0-win-after-eight-goal-man-city-thriller
Published: September 20, 2026 17:17
City opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League by extending their perfect start to five games despite conceding a hat-trick to Dutch striker Brian Brobbey. Antoine Semenyo struck twice, while Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki and Erling…
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-atletico-madrid-beat-real-madrid-in-tense-derby-clash
Published: September 20, 2026 16:35
Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half for Los Blancos before Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David's goals earned Diego Simeone's Atletico victory, with Antonio Rudiger pulling one back late on. Atletico rose to second, five points behind…
Reusser retains world time-trial title
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-reusser-retains-world-time-trial-title
Published: September 20, 2026 15:51
Time-trial queen Reusser celebrated her 35th birthday with an ultimately comfortable victory, but not before Briton Zoe Backstedt gave her a scare. Backstedt had been quickest at the first two intermediate time-checks on the 39.2km course but Reusser…
Conceicao strikes as Juventus beat Atalanta
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260920-fiorentina-frustrate-napoli-with-serie-a-draw-como-upset
Published: September 20, 2026 15:27
Francisco Conceicao and Gleison Bremer struck either side of half-time to earn Juve a third win of the season after picking up one point in their previous two league games. Conceicao scored his first goal of the season with a low shot in the 28th minute.…
Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Man Utd rescue Fulham draw
Published: September 20, 2026 15:13
City took advantage of Arsenal's shock 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday but made life hard for themselves despite taking the lead three times at the Etihad Stadium. Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring with his first goal since equalling the Premier League…
Five-star Man City top Premier League after Sunderland thriller
Published: September 20, 2026 15:11
Argentina midfielder Fernandez, signed from Chelsea for a £125 million ($167 million) on transfer deadline day, started the goal spree with his early strike at the Etihad Stadium. Brian Brobbey led Sunderland's fightback, equalising after Fernandez's…
Top US, Chinese economic officials meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Published: September 20, 2026 15:11
The talks, which also include President Donald Trump's top trade official Jamieson Greer, are expected to last all day at JPMorgan Chase's headquarters in New York. It is a prelude to a planned White House meeting on Thursday of the leaders of the world's…
Russia vows revenge for election-day attacks as poll shows ruling party win
Published: September 20, 2026 14:47
Ukraine fired waves of drones at Moscow and the surrounding region on the final day of voting, killing two people and setting an oil refinery ablaze, officials said. Russia's defence ministry accused Ukraine of attempting to "disrupt the democratic will…
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