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US Open 2024: Tiafoe, Fritz, Pegula and Navarro advance to semifinals

Business Standard 

To hear Frances Tiafoe tell it, Taylor Fritz predicted this sort of moment for the two of them. And for American men's tennis. It was during an early morning plane ride together a few years ago that the conversation turned to the future and possibilities, Tiafoe recounted after setting up a U.S. Open semifinal on Friday against Fritz, another 26-year-old American, that guarantees the United States will have a man in a Grand Slam title match for the first time since Andy Roddick lost to Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2009. Читать дальше...

Japan's departing Kishida sends signal to successor with South Korea summit

Voice of America 

SEOUL/TOKYO/WASHINGTON — When Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a final summit this week with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, he will be sending a signal of support not only to the neighboring nation, but his would-be successors as well. Prodded by U.S. President Joe Biden, the two leaders orchestrated an about-face in ties that had sunk to their lowest level in decades amid acrimonious diplomatic and trade disputes over Japan's occupation of Korea from 1910 to 1945. But... Читать дальше...

Russia Ships LNG Straight to Storage as Sanctions Bite

Oilprice.com 

Russia has started shipping LNG from its flagship Arctic LNG 2 project—but not to customers. The shipments have been made from the Arctic project to floating storage units either in Russia or in European waters, as potential customers are unwilling to buy LNG from the facility, which has seen tightened Western sanctions in the past months, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing data from ship-tracking providers. Located in the Gydan Peninsula in the Arctic, Arctic LNG 2 was considered key... Читать дальше...

Gunmen kidnap PDP chieftain in Oyo

The Punch 

A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State, Benedict Akika has reportedly been kidnapped, on Wednesday night. He was said to have been kidnapped at his Olorunda residence in the Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. Investigations by The PUNCH revealed that the gunmen, who were armed to the teeth, invaded

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Google limits on access to Android Auto may breach EU rules

BangkokPost.com 

BRUSSELS - An adviser to Europe's top court on Thursday sided with Italy's antitrust authority, saying Alphabet unit Google's refusal to allow an e-mobility application developed by Enel access to its Android Auto platform may breach competition rules.

This Weekend’s Action : Saturday, 7 September 2024

Driffield RUFC 

The 1st and 2nd XVs both travel to Preston Avenue, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 2BE for their first games of the season, against Percy Park RFC. Percy Park are newly-promoted from Regional 2 North. The final 1st XV line-up is yet to be decided, but is likely to be : Simon Pettinger Sam Robson Henry […]

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Lukashenko praises results of Chinese premier’s visit to Belarus

BelTA (en) 

Belarus is happy with the results of the recent visit of Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Xie Xiaoyong on 5 September.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United held talks with French attacker’s agent this summer

Caught Offside 

Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman was linked with a move away from the German club during the summer transfer window. According to Fichajes, the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were all keen on signing the player and they made attempts to sign the French international. However, a deal for the 28-year-old […]

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Glenn Close Film ‘The Summer Book’ to World Premiere at BFI London Film Festival – Global Bulletin

Variety 

CLOSE ENCOUNTER The 68th BFI London Film Festival has unveiled additional titles for its 2024 program. The new slate includes one world premiere, one international premiere, one European premiere, and four U.K. premieres. Charlie McDowell’s “The Summer Book,” starring Glenn Close, Emily Matthews and Anders Danielsen Lie, will have its world premiere as a special […]

Karnataka education department pauses award for BG Ramakrishna over hijab controversy

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Karnataka education department has paused an award for BG Ramakrishna due to backlash over his past actions during the hijab controversy. The principal allegedly asked students wearing hijabs to stand outside the classroom, leading to significant criticism. The decision reflects the impact of public opinion on recognizing individuals for their achievements.