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US refuses to give Sudan's de facto leader visa for UN
The United States has refused to give Sudan's de facto leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, a visa to travel to New York to address the UN General Assembly, sources told AFP Tuesday.
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Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangers
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super intelligence" in official communications, as world leaders jostled over how to address the dangers of the fast-advancing technology.
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African players in Europe: Semenyo brace helps City top table
Ghana star Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Manchester City, whose 5-3 victory over Sunderland took them to the top of the Premier League table at the weekend.
Barcelona enter new era aiming to retain Women's Champions League crown
Barcelona begin their defence of the Women's Champions League title on Wednesday as the Catalans aim to maintain their status as Europes's leading club side while beginning a new era following the departure of captain Alexia Putellas.
'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold
Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury on his return to the sport -- but the Indian could cap a remarkable comeback at the Asian Games.
US has deported 25,000 to third countries under secretive deals: report
The United States has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants with no ties to those nations, according to an investigation published Monday.
Indonesia doing 'everything' but still struggling to curb fires
Indonesia is doing "everything" to fight huge forest fires but dozens of planes and thousands of personnel are still struggling to contain them, a senior official said on Monday.
Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ blast: military
Three South Korean military officers were injured in an explosion during an operation near the heavily mined border with North Korea, Seoul's military said Monday.
Once decried as 'human cockfighting', MMA wants Olympic spot
A sport once banned in much of the United States and famously decried as "human cockfighting" by a high-profile politician is making an ambitious play for the Olympics.
New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year
A record number of New Zealanders turned out at the polls this month, not for national elections but to vote for their Bird of the Year -- the critically endangered black robin.
China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist
China's 13-year-old sensation Yu Zidi is "exciting for the swimming world" and part of the sport's trend towards younger athletes, Hong Kong's multiple Olympic medallist Siobhan Haughey said on Monday.
Asia stocks rise on AI, US-China trade talks optimism
Asian stock markets mostly rose on Monday morning, boosted by global demand for artificial intelligence technology and positive signals from trade talks over the weekend between Chinese and US officials.
Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones
Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes, according to results published by state media early Monday.
Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants
Deep in Malaysia's Borneo jungle, wild shouts fill the air as a Bornean elephant is darted and her angry herd rallies to protect her.
Germany's Merz under pressure after bruising state election losses
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz starts the week more damaged than ever after his centre-right CDU party suffered two bruising regional election defeats at the hands of far-right and far-left parties.
US seeks 'AI dialogue' with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit
US and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns at meetings Sunday as they set the stage for a summit of the countries' top leaders this week.
'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online
Pakistani teenager Zara Shah was targeted by a stranger while playing a computer game, drawn into a conversation that would expose her to terrifying online sexual exploitation.
Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's hopes of overtaking Nashville at the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference suffered a blow on Sunday after the champions were held to a 2-2 draw by San Diego in Florida.
Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured
The Dallas Cowboys beat arch-rivals Washington 37-20 in a game marred by a gruesome injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, while the Chicago Bears lost their own signal-caller Caleb Williams in defeat to Minnesota on a brutal NFL Sunday.
Thousands march in France against 'licence to kill' draft law
Thousands of people marched in Paris and other French cities on Sunday against a proposed law on the legitimate use of force that critics say would be a "licence to kill" for police and gendarmes.
FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force Base
Aircraft Delivery Continues Milestones for CCA Program
Datavault AI and Cutting-Edge Sports Management Announce Dream Bowl XV at AT&T Stadium and Launch First-of-Its-Kind Bowl Combine
15th anniversary all-star showcase introduces a Bowl Combine that awards two roster spots and playing time to eligible student-athletes; game planned to be broadcast on ESPN
Winners of this Year's Semmelweis-Richter International Journalism Award Announced
BUDAPEST I. KERÜLET, HU / ACCESS Newswire / September 21, 2026 / For the second time, Semmelweis University, with the support of Gedeon Richter, has recognized outstanding health and science journalism from across Europe through the Semmelweis-Richter Journalism Award. Six entries received awards in the "Women's Health" and "Pharmaceutical Strategies and Innovation" categories. The first prizes in the two categories were awarded to an international investigative project on abortion and an article about a technology that uses miniature bioengineered devices to mimic the functions of human organs. The competition received around 60 entries from nearly 20 countries.
NOVELIC Partners with Global DMS Leader Smart Eye to Develop Next-Generation Camera and Radar In-Cabin Monitoring Systems
The partnership aims to bring a high-performance driver and occupant monitoring solution to the market, leveraging camera and mmWave radar technology with edge processing.
Braves clinch division title as Red Sox reach MLB playoffs
Mike Yastrzemski smacked a game-winning three-run homer to lead Atlanta over Houston 4-2 on Sunday as the Braves clinched their seventh Major League Baseball division title in nine seasons.
Forest fire threatens tourist town in Colombian Andes
A forest fire was burning Sunday in central Colombia near the popular tourist town of Villa de Leyva, officials said.
Bordeaux-Begles hammer Stade Francais despite Jalibert injury
Bordeaux-Begles eased past Stade Francais 40-10 on Sunday in the French Top 14 but the result was overshadowed by the hosts' France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert suffering a thigh injury.
Torres on target again as PSG beat 10-man Marseille in Ligue 1
Ferran Torres continued the impressive start to his Paris Saint-Germain career by scoring the opener as the French and European champions won 2-1 at bitter rivals Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Milan and Juventus end blips with home wins
AC Milan and Juventus ended short Serie A slides Sunday, as Fiorentina held Napoli and high-flying Como suffered a shock defeat to Frosinone.
Germany's Merz vows to stay course despite new election defeats
Germany's embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to stay the course on Sunday despite stinging election defeats in two states at the hands of the far-right AfD and the far-left Die Linke party.
Bridgeman wins PGA Biltmore title with sizzling 61
Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of the last six holes on Sunday to hold off fellow American Ben James and win the PGA Biltmore Championship by two strokes.
Carrick demands Man Utd response after 'pathetic' jibes
Michael Carrick struck a defiant tone after Manchester United equalled their worst start to a Premier League season, but Sunday's woeful 1-1 draw at Fulham left the beleaguered boss under mounting pressure.
Williams injured as Bears shut down by Vikings
Caleb Williams suffered an injury as the free-scoring Chicago Bears were brought back to earth with a 9-3 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Liverpool boss Iraola urges Isak to raise his level
Andoni Iraola urged Alexander Isak to raise his level after the Liverpool striker sealed his side's 1-0 win against Bournemouth on Sunday.