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US State Dept. bans former Ecuadorean leaders from entering the country

«MercoPress» (en) 

The US State Department announced Wednesday it was designating former Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa (2007-2017) as ineligible to enter the country. The measure also applied to former Vice President Jorge Glas (2013-2018) due to their involvement in cases of significant corruption while in public office. Both leaders reportedly “abused” their position by accepting bribes, including through political contributions, in exchange for awarding public works contracts.

Sinner crushes Medvedev to set up potential Alcaraz Shanghai semi

France24.com (en) 

In the first set, which lasted only 25 minutes, the Italian broke Medvedev in the second and sixth games to murmurs of surprise from the crowd. The Russian kept holding his shoulder, which he had said the day before had "some niggles", and received medical attention several times during the match. "I'm obviously very happy. I think we know each other very well... It was a very tactical match," said Sinner. "It's a great feeling to be in the semis here, it's a very special tournament." This... Читать дальше...

More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

Times Union 

Hurricane Milton has plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph after producing a barrage of tornadoes. The storm tracked to the south in the final hours and made landfall Wednesday night in Siesta Key near Sarasota, about 70 miles south of Tampa. The situation in the Tampa Bay area is still a major emergency as St. Petersburg recorded over 16 inches of rain, prompting flash flooding. The stadium home to the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team in St. Читать дальше...

While N.B.A. Plays in Abu Dhabi, Critics Cry Foul

The New York Times 

The league has held preseason games in the United Arab Emirates for three years. It says its impact has been positive, but others say it’s helping a repressive regime.