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Trump shares letter calling India and China hellholes

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:13:45 GMT

The US president has reposted a podcasters message describing immigrants from the two countries as gangsters with laptops

US President Donald Trump has shared a letter deriding India and China as "hellholes."

Trump reposted the letter from former radio host Michael Savage's podcast Savage Nation on Truth Social on Wednesday.

The post was a criticism of the USbirthright citizenship law

Ship seizures by Iran dont breach truce White House

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:04:44 GMT

The comment follows footage released by Tehran showing its forces boarding two vessels

Iran's seizure of two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz was not a ceasefire violation because they were not US or Israeli-owned, the White House has said, after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released footage of the operation.

The video, published on Wednesday, shows IRGC personnel int

M42 advances global healthcare ambitions with Diaverum's landmark Brazil acquisition

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:56:29 GMT

ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) -- M42 and its renal care business, Diaverum, on Thursday announced the completion of a strategic acquisition of four clinics in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, from the Lund Group: CDTR and CDTR Prime in Sorocaba, INDI in Itapetininga, and Lund Nefrologia in Itu.

The move takes Diaverum clinics to 18 in Brazil, including three vascular access centres, affirming its long-term co

China's blueberry industry embraces dual growth strategy for high-quality development

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:18:02 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Once a pricey delicacy in Chinese fruit stores, blueberries have become increasingly affordable for consumers, a phenomenon dubbed "blueberry freedom" on social media.

After becoming the world's top producer in 2020, China is pivoting its blueberry industry from simple volume expansion to a sophisticated dual-track strategy -- importing premium blueberries to ensure year-round, diver

Spain star Lamine Yamal's World Cup status unclear after injury with Barcelona

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:05:09 GMT

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The consensus World Cup favorite could be in danger of missing its top attacking option after Spanish forward Lamine Yamal sustained an injury while playing for Barcelona on Wednesday in a La Liga match.

According to ESPN, club officials believe Yamal sustained a torn hamstring, though a full prognosis won't be known until he undergoes scans on Thursday.

The 18-year-

Iran releases footage of IRGC seizing cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:30 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 23 (ANI): The Iranian government has published footage purportedly documenting the seizure of a commercial container ship within the strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

The visual evidence shows armed members of the Iranian military, wearing masks, scaling the hull of the cargo vessel to gain control of the deck. This escalation follows claims by the

Panama condemns "illegal seizure" of 'MSC Francesca'

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:38 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 23 (ANI): Panama strongly condemned Iran's seizure of 'MSC Francesca', calling the seizure of a vessel sailing under its flag 'illegal.' In a statement, Panama's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ship is Italian-owned but registered under the Panamanian flag.

'The ship was transiting the Strait of Hormuz when it was seized and forcibly taken to Iranian territorial waters,' the ministry sai

Iran 'fully prepared' to participate in World Cup

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:55:07 GMT

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Despite the ongoing conflict at home, the Iran men's national soccer team is 'fully prepared' to participate in the World Cup this summer, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Wednesday, Al Jazeera reported.

The team's involvement was called into question after the United States and Israel began air attacks on Iran in February. The World Cup will be co-ho

Rafael Jodar continues ATP poll climb with win in Madrid debut

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:19:17 GMT

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Building on his recent ATP poll ascent, Madrid native Rafael Jodar battled back from one set down to knock out Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday in a 2-hour, 32-minute first-round clash at the Mutua Madrid Open.

The 19-year-old began the year ranked 168th, but has skyrocketed all the way to No. 42 as of Monday. Jodar returned to his hometown

HEROIC, Spirit and SAR reach PGL Wallachia playoffs

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:19:18 GMT

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HEROIC, South America Rejects and Team Spirit secured the final three playoff spots Wednesday at the $1 million PGL Wallachia Season 8 event in Bucharest, Romania.

Sixteen teams began the Dota 2 tournament with the top eight advancing from the Swiss-system group stage. The double-elimination playoffs begin Thursday with all matches best-of-three until Sunday's be

Report: Brazil's Estevao (hamstring) in doubt for World Cup

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:40:23 GMT

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Brazil forward Estevao's participation in this summer's FIFA World Cup reportedly is in jeopardy due to a hamstring injury sustained during Chelsea's weekend loss to Manchester United.

The 18-year-old prodigy suffered a Grade 4 hamstring injury and is 'highly unlikely' to be ready for the start of the North American tournament on June 11, The Athletic reported on Wedne

Veteran Telugu producer Tripuraneni Chittibabu passes away, former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan pays condolences

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:33:17 GMT

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 22 (ANI): Veteran Telugu director and producer Tripuraneni Chittibabu has passed away. He was 71.

After learning about his demise on Wednesday, former Chief Minister YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed deep sorrow.

Describing the death as an irreparable loss to the cinema industry, he stated that Chittibabu carved a unique identity as a producer and a

Xinhua Headlines: China makes major strides in fight against desertification, shares lessons with world

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:45:51 GMT

(260422) -- BEIJING, April 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 30, 2025 shows the border area between the Tengger Desert and a sand-controlling project in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

ED files supplementary chargesheet against UK Citizen Sachin Dev Duggal in money laundering case linked with VN Dhoot

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:02:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a Supplementary Prosecution Complaint before the Rouse Avenue court against Sachin Dev Duggal, a citizen and resident of the United Kingdom, as accused, in a money laundering case against VN Dhoot and 12 others.

Supplementary charge sheet has been filed in the court of Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh on Wednesday.

The court has alre

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva govt moves to block strategic mineral sales, drafts new national policy

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:01:56 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], April 22 (ANI): In a significant policy shift aimed at safeguarding national interests, the government of Brazil is advancing plans to strengthen state oversight of its strategic mineral resources. The move follows controversy surrounding the sale of the Serra Verde mining company to a United States-based firm, raising concerns about foreign control over critical assets.

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D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez carries stellar season into start vs. White Sox

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:55:14 GMT

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When left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez struck out the United States' Byron Buxton with a two-strike changeup in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, the Diamondbacks came to attention.

'I thought, 'Well, we got it,'' said Arizona manager Torey Lovullo, who was texting with D-backs pitching coach Rick Kaplan during the game. 'We've got to find that

(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-FOOTBALL-LA LIGA-REAL MADRID VS DEPORTIVO ALAVES

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:15:23 GMT

(260422) -- MADRID, April 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid's Alvaro Carreras (R) vies with Deportivo Alaves's Lucas Boye during La Liga football match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves at Santiago Bernabeu stadium, in Madrid, Spain, on April 21, 2026. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

Paraguay to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from United States

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:58:48 GMT

Asuncion [Paraguay], April 22 (ANI): The South American country Paraguay has said it will accept non-citizens deported from the United States as part of President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Paraguay's Foreign Ministry, cited by Al Jazeera, announced on Tuesday that an initial group of 25 Spanish-speaking deportees will arrive starting Thursday.

'Each case has been eva

Minnesota United, FC Dallas put unbeaten streaks on line

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:55:19 GMT

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Two teams riding extended unbeaten strings meet Wednesday night when Minnesota United visit FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas.

Coming off a 2-0 win Saturday night over the Portland Timbers, Minnesota (4-2-2, 14 points) is 3-0-1 over its last four matches. Its three straight wins constitute its longest winning streak in nearly two calendar years.

Meanwhile, Dallas (3-1

UN Representative highlights progress in Colombia's peace process

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:37:59 GMT

NEW YORK, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) -- Miroslav Jena, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, affirmed the importance of the current phase that the peace process in Colombia is going through, with the approach of the presidential elections. He praised the progress achieved in this process so far despite ongoing security challenges in some areas.

During a briefing he de

Rafael Marquez will replace Javier Aguirre as Mexico manager after World Cup

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:05:12 GMT

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Rafael Marquez will replace Javier Aguirre as manager of Mexico's national team after this summer's World Cup, Mexico Football Federation sporting director Duilio Davino confirmed in an interview with Fox Sports Mexico on Monday.

Marquez, a legendary defender for FC Barcelona as well as the Mexican national team, has served as an assistant coach on Aguirre's Mexica

Russian athletes return to major event under flag and anthem

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:07:19 GMT

The Russian national water polo team has defeated Argentina at a competition in Malta

A Russian national team has appeared at a major team sport event under the national flag and anthem for the first time since 2022.

The women's water polo team became the first Russian squad to participate in a competition in a full-fledged status after the World Aquatics lifted all the restrictions imposed

Golf Glance: LPGA begins major season; PGA Tour's lone team event

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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The LPGA tees off its major season with the Chevron Championship, while the PGA Tour plays its only team event of the season and the DP World Tour returns to action in China.

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THIS WEEK: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23-26

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Shooting at iconic Mexico pyramid leaves tourist dead and others injured (GRAPHIC VIDEOS)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:31:59 GMT

A Canadian national was fatally shot by a lone gunman and 13 others, including a Russian visitor, sustained injuries in Teotihuacan

A lone gunman has killed a Canadian tourist and wounded several others, including a Russian national, at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico. The assailant took his own life af

PARIVISION, Liquid, Falcons reach PGL Wallachia playoffs

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:55:14 GMT

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PARIVISION, Team Liquid and Team Falcons qualified for the playoffs with victories on Tuesday at the PGL Wallachia Season 8 event in Bucharest, Romania.

In Round 4 action between teams with 2-1 records, PARIVISION defeated South America Rejects 2-1 while Liquid swept HEROIC and Falcons did the same to GamerLegion.

The winners advanc

Former Italy star backs Guardiola to bring "radical change" in national side after hat-trick of FIFA WC misses

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:31:35 GMT

Madrid [Spain], April 21 (ANI): Former Italy and Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has called for Manchester City Pep Guardiola to become the national side's head coach and bring in a 'radical change' following Azzurri's failure to qualify for a FIFA World Cup for the third time in a row.

In a shocker, earlier in April, Italy failed to make it to their third FIFA WC in a row following a 4-1 loss to Bosnia and H

Randy Vasquez, Padres eager to continue good fortune vs. Rockies

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:05:05 GMT

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The San Diego Padres started the season by dropping four of their first five games before getting on a roll.

The Padres have won 14 of their last 17 games, including a four-game home sweep of Colorado as part of an eight-game winning streak. The Rockies can exact some revenge when they host the Padres in the opener of a three-game set on Tuesday in Denver.

San

Festive tunes echo between China and Brazil amid ethnic celebrations

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:16:16 GMT

NANNING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese folk song echoed across the stage, its melody carrying through the air. Drawn in by the rhythm, Brazilian musicians began to dance, while Chinese participants stepped closer to the stage. Within moments, a circle formed, and the crowd swayed together to the same beat.

The scene unfolded in Nanning, capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China, where the Copaca

Gunman kills Canadian tourist, injures several at Mexico's Teotihuacan Pyramids: Reports

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:01:43 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 21: (ANI): A shooting at the historic Teotihuacan pyramids has left a Canadian tourist dead and multiple others injured, according to a report by CNN, citing Mexico's security cabinet statement on Monday (local time).

Mexican authorities said the incident occurred at the popular archaeological site when a man opened fire, killing a Canadian woman before taking his own life.

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Iran keeps FIFA World Cup 2026 participation under review amid security concerns

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:59:52 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 21 (ANI): Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 remains uncertain, with the country's Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali confirming that a final decision will depend on evolving security and political conditions in the ongoing tensions between US and Iran as per Iranian media.

Addressing mediapersons on Tuesday, Donyamali said, 'We had a discussion about the national team itse

Chinese food, beverage brands expand footprint in Latin America

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:45:32 GMT

BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- For many Chinese food and beverage companies, overseas expansion was once a cautious choice, especially in distant markets with different cultures and consumer habits. In recent years, however, Latin America has emerged as an increasingly attractive destination as Chinese brands seek new avenues for growth.

Among the latest Chinese brands to venture into Latin America is Mixue, a dri

CHINA-GUANGXI-NANNING-BRAZILIAN MUSICIAN (CN)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:45:34 GMT

(260421) -- NANNING, April 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Copacabana Fort Orchestra dance to music during a performance in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 17, 2026.

TO GO WITH "Across China: Festive tunes echo between China and Brazil amid ethnic celebrations" (Xinhua/Zhao Huan)

BRAZIL-BRASILIA-BRAZILIAN CAPITAL-66TH ANNIVERSARY

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:15:15 GMT

(260421) -- BRASILIA, April 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on April 19, 2026 shows the National Museum of the Republic in Brasilia, Brazil. The city of Brasilia, famous for its modernist architecture and uniquely artistic urban planning, officially became Brazil's capital on April 21, 1960. The capital city was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list in 1987. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

MEXICO-STATE OF MEXICO-TEOTIHUACAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE-SHOOTING

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:45:48 GMT

(260421) -- STATE OF MEXICO, April 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a shooting at the Teotihuacan archaeological site in the State of Mexico, Mexico, April 20, 2026. A shooting at the Teotihuacan archaeological site in central Mexico has left two people dead, including the attacker, and six others injured, authorities said Monday. (Str/Xinhua)

Dodgers belt 5 homers, escape Colorado with split

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:55:06 GMT

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Max Muncy homered twice and finished with four hits, Dalton Rushing also went deep twice, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 12-3 in Denver on Monday night.

Miguel Rojas homered and singled twice to reach 1,000 career hits, Santiago Espinal had two hits and Shohei Ohtani had a hit and two walks to extend his on-base streak to 52 games, one be

BetBoom, Aurora first to three wins at PGL Wallachia Season 8

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:40:24 GMT

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BetBoom Team and Aurora Gaming became the first two teams to punch their tickets to the playoffs following wins at the PGL Wallachia Season 8 on Monday in Bucharest, Romania.

BetBoom defeated Team Falcons and Aurora outlasted PARIVISION, both by 2-1 scores. In doing so, BetBoom and Aurora went 3-0 through the first three days of

Philadelphia to offer fans free World Cup transportation

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:55:04 GMT

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Fans leaving FIFA World Cup Games at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field will have access to free train rides home, the local organizing committee announced Monday.

SEPTA (the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) struck a partnership deal with World Cup sponsor AirBnB that covers any fans train ride along the B (Broad Street) line, beginning at ha

Report: Bryson DeChambeau held meeting during Masters to discuss LIV exit

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:40:25 GMT

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Bryson DeChambeau used his spare time at The Masters Tournament earlier this month to discuss a possible return to the PGA Tour, The Athletic reported Monday.

Playing in the last season of his original LIV Golf contract, DeChambeau not only was competing in the first major tournament of the 2025 season at Augusta, Ga., he also had meetings with unnamed 'organizatio

Spanish Catholic Church plagued by pedophiles media

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:33:51 GMT

More than 3,000 victims of sexual abuse and over 1,600 suspects have been identified in an eight-year-long probe by El Pais

More than 3,000 people have reportedly suffered sexual abuse as minors within the Spanish Catholic Church, according to a eight-year investigation by the El Pais newspaper which published its latest findings on Monday.

The outlet began collecting data on sex crimes wit

Joe Jonas goes Instagram official with Tatiana Gabriela two years after divorce from Sophie Turner

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:33:15 GMT

Los Angeles [US], April 20 (ANI): Singer and actor Joe Jonas has confirmed his relationship with model Tatiana Gabriela, nearly two years after his divorce from actress Sophie Turner, according to E! News.

The Jonas Brothers member made his relationship Instagram official by sharing a series of pictures featuring Gabriela during a trip to Puerto Rico.

In one of the photos, Gabriela is seen posing closely w

IIT Madras introduces OmegaBall, a first-of-its-kind sport in India

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:32:32 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 20 (ANI): Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has introduced OmegaBall in India through a pioneering initiative, marking the sport's first-ever entry into the country. Building on this milestone, the institute is also proposing to establish the IIT Madras OmegaBall Club at the National level to spearhead its development and wider adoption.

Marking this launch, In

India, S Korea upgrade ties to "futuristic partnership"; Seoul joins global solar alliance, Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:01:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): India and South Korea on Monday decided to elevate their bilateral relationship to a 'futuristic partnership', with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing deeper cooperation across sectors and welcoming Seoul's entry into two key global initiatives led by India--the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).

'In this period of global tensi

Gulf nation warns US it could ditch petrodollar for yuan WSJ

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:40:45 GMT

The UAE has reportedly threatened that it could shift to the Chinese currency in oil trade as it presses Washington for a financial backstop

The United Arab Emirates has warned the US Treasury that it could be "forced to use Chinese yuan" in oil trade, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

UAE Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama delivered what the newspaper described as an "im

Pope Leo prays at Angola shrine linked to slavery

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:05:55 GMT

The pontiff urged thousands of worshipers to help build a world free from war and injustice during his visit to the African nation

Pope Leo has prayed at a historic Catholic shrine in Angola that is linked to the transatlantic slave trade, during the third leg of his first trip to Africa as pontiff.

Speaking at the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima on Sunday, the Pope said the Marian site held memor

(SP)PANAMA-PANAMA CITY-FOOTBALL-SOUTH AMERICAN YOUTH GAMES-FINAL-PRY VS ARG

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:15:20 GMT

(260420) -- PANAMA CITY, April 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Angel Gonzalez (front) of Paraguay celebrates after scoring during the men's football final match between Paraguay and Argentina at IV South American Youth Games in Panama City, Panama, April 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)

World Insights: How the "second CIA" undermines global stability in democratic disguise

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:45:10 GMT

After World War II, the United States launched covert operations against the Soviet Union through the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other intelligence agencies. By the 1960s, U.S. policymakers concluded that secret efforts alone were insufficient to sustain political influence abroad. This led to the creation of a more open "public-private mechanism" for funding political activities overseas.

Jon Rahm leaves field in dust, wins LIV Golf Mexico City

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:40:27 GMT

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Jon Rahm saved his best round of the week for last, firing a 7-under-par 64 Sunday to pull away to win the LIV Golf Mexico City title on Sunday in Naucalpan, Mexico.

Rahm, the tournament's leader since the second round, finished the week at Club de Golf Chapultepec at 21-under 263, six shots ahead of fellow Spaniard David Puig (66). It was an all-Spanish top three,

"Battle of civilisation against barbarism": Israeli PM Netanyahu on Iran

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:30:20 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 20 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country, along with the United States, is engaged in a 'battle of civilisation against barbarism', referring to Iran, Al Jazeera reported.

Speaking at a press conference during the visit of Argentinian President Javier Milei, Netanyahu said Israel has been 'engaged with the United States in a battle against the great tyranny of

Aurora, Falcons, BetBoom, PARIVISION move to 2-0 at PGL Wallachia

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:40:35 GMT

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Aurora Gaming, Team Falcons, BetBoom Team and PARIVISION improved to 2-0 at the PGL Wallachia Season 8 group stage on Sunday in Bucharest, Romania.

Those four teams are now one win away from gaining entry to the playoffs. They'll face off against one another Monday for the first two berths.

Aurora rallied past Xtreme Gaming 2-1 and

Bryson DeChambeau (wrist) WDs from LIV Golf Mexico City

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:55:08 GMT

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Bryson DeChambeau cited a wrist injury on Sunday for the reason he withdrew prior to the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City on Sunday in Naucalpan, Mexico.

'I experienced some discomfort in my wrist during (Saturday's round) and have decided to withdraw from the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City to prevent further injury,' DeChambeau wrote on X. 'Not how I wanted

Colombian leader warns US of Latin American 'rebellion'

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:46:40 GMT

The Trump administration's unprecedented interference - including kidnapping Maduro - risks a historic backlash, Gustavo Petro has said

Latin America could explode in a "rebellion" against the US if it doesn't rethink its approach to the region, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has warned, citing the raid on

Colombian leader warns US of Latin American rebellion

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:46:40 GMT

The Trump administrations unprecedented interference including kidnapping Maduro risks a historic backlash, Gustavo Petro has said

Latin America could explode in a "rebellion" against the US if it doesn't rethink its approach to the region, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has warned, citing the raid on Caracas and kidnapping of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

In an interview with El Pai

Team Vitality, Team Spirit to clash in IEM Rio grand final

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:55:13 GMT

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Team Vitality and Team Spirit advanced to the grand final with semifinal victories Saturday at the $300,000 Intel Extreme Masters Rio event in Brazil.

Vitality blanked FURIA and Spirit did the same to Team Falcons. FURIA and Team Falcons will meet in the third-place match on Sunday before Vitality and Spirit face off in the grand final.

"Find lasting solution": Brazil, Mexico, Spain issue joint statement backing Cuba amid Trump's "takeover" threats

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:59:43 GMT

Barcelona [Spain], April 19 (ANI): In a coordinated diplomatic move, Mexico, Spain, and Brazil issued a joint statement on Sunday expressing their alarm over the 'dramatic situation' in Cuba. The communication comes as the island nation faces escalating pressure and repeated threats from US President Donald Trump.

The three nations, currently led by left-leaning governments, voiced their 'deep concern regarding t

Eight killed in armed attack on entertainment venue in Mexico

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:37:27 GMT

MEXICO CITY, 19th April, 2026 (WAM) -- At least eight people were killed in an armed attack targeting an entertainment venue in the municipality of Ayala in the central Mexican state of Morelos.

The Morelos State Attorney General's Office said the incident occurred inside an entertainment facility operating illegally, noting that forensic teams initiated the necessary technical and legal procedures after the vict

Mike Malott TKOs Gilbert Burns, forces abrupt retirement

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:40:28 GMT

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The UFC Winnipeg main event on Saturday night featured Canada's headliner Mike Malott stopping former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns of Brazil to cap off an entertaining UFC Fight Night card.

A third-round left hook was the beginning of the end, securing the TKO at 2:08. Malott (14-2-1) extended his winning streak to four, improving his UFC stint to

US delegation presses Cuba to transition to market economy - media

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:39:35 GMT

State Department officials have reportedly warned Havana it has a "small window" to implement reforms

US officials have urged Cuba to transition from socialism to a market-based economy and compensate American citizens and corporations whose assets were seized in the 1960s, several US media outlets reported on Friday

US delegation presses Cuba to transition to market economy media

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:39:35 GMT

State Department officials have reportedly warned Havana it has a small window to implement reforms

A delegation from the

Foreign envoys tour Hebei in north China, seek business ties, urban innovation insights

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:16:43 GMT

SHIJIAZHUANG, April 19 (Xinhua) -- A group of ambassadors, representatives and senior diplomats from 24 countries and international organizations, including Argentina, Jordan and Slovakia, visited north China's Hebei Province from April 14 to 16 at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The tour focused on the region's industrial innovation, traditional culture and urban development.

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Jon Rahm again dominates back 9 to remain LIV Mexico City leader

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:55:10 GMT

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Jon Rahm dominated the back nine once again on Saturday to remain atop the leaderboard at 14 under through three rounds of LIV Golf Mexico City in Naucalpan, Mexico.

Rahm overcame a double-bogey on the par-4 fifth hole and a 1-over showing on the front nine by shooting 5 under on the back nine to post his second consecutive 4-under-par 67. Through three rounds this

LAFC, Earthquakes clash in Western Conference showdown

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:25:23 GMT

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Goals will be at a premium when two of the top teams in the Western Conference meet Sunday as Los Angeles FC plays host to the San Jose Earthquakes.

Each team allowed just two goals through seven league games to lead MLS. They are also two of four teams in the league with a positive goal differential in double digits.

LAFC (5-1-1, 16 points) will be out to

Indian women's hockey team secures comeback win against Argentina

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:33:29 GMT

Buenos Aires [Argentina], April 18 (ANI): The Indian Women's Hockey Team showed immense grit to finish their four-match tour of Argentina with a 2-2 draw. After a difficult start to the series, the Indian side fought back brilliantly, winning their final two matches to finish the tour on a high.

The tour began with a competitive opening match on April 13, where Navneet Kaur (22') and Annu (29') found the net for

Cubs fill out bullpen after RHP Daniel Palencia moved to IL

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:19:17 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Corbin Martin on Saturday to fill out the bullpen after right-hander Daniel Palencia went on the injured list Friday.

To make room on the 60-man roster, the Cubs transferred right-hander Cade Horton to the 60-day IL. Horton underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday.

Palencia, 26, was placed on the IL wit

Report: Puerto Rico gets bowl game, Poinsettia Bowl back

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:55:14 GMT

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Next season's bowl schedule will feature the first college football game in Puerto Rico and the return of San Diego's Poinsettia Bowl after a 10-year absence, On3 reported Saturday.

Both of those games reportedly will feature teams from the Group of 6, with the Poinsettia Bowl potentially pitting the champions of the Mountain West and the new-look Pac-12.

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Were not afraid of war Cuban president to RT

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:32:09 GMT

The whole population will be mobilized to protect the island if there is an American attack, Miguel Diaz-Canel has said

Cuba is a peaceful nation, but it will use all means to defend itself in case of US aggression, the Caribbean country's president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has told RT.

US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade on Cuba in February, while also repeatedly hinting at a poss

'We're not afraid of war' - Cuban president to RT (VIDEO)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:32:09 GMT

The whole population will be mobilized to protect the island if there is an American attack, Miguel Diaz-Canel has said

Cuba is a peaceful nation, but it will use all means to defend itself in case of US aggression, the Caribbean country's president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has told RT.

US President Donald Trump imp

Arizona releases gray wolves into Mexico after 50-year effort

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:52:18 GMT

Arizona game officials are working with partners in northern Mexico to return more gray wolves into the wild, part of a decades-long effort to eventually remove the animals from the endangered species list.

Working with wolf experts in Mexico, A

UN chief candidates vow reforms to restore trust, revive global role

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:05:08 GMT

Candidates to become the next head of the United Nations vowed on Wednesday to revitalise the troubled organisation by pursuing reforms, while championing its core principles of peacemaking and support for development.

Four candidates are vying to succeedAntonio GuterresasUNsecretary-general from the start of next year, with the winner set to face the enormous task of revitalising an organisation in crisis, whose

Rights Need to Guide Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

People living near a coal plant in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria breathe air so toxic they describe themselves as prisoners in their own homes. In Louisiana, communities along the petrochem

Michelle Bachelet hopes the world is ready for a female UN chief

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:03:16 GMT

Since the United Nations was founded after World War II, all nine UN chiefs have been men, although many countries have advocated for the appointment of a woman.

In 2016, despite several female candidates, Antonio Guterres of Portugal won the race.

"If I am polite, I would say the world was not prepared for it. Is it prepared now? I hope so," Bachelet, 74, told reporters after a three-hour hearing before me

Rural NM hospitals face increasing financial challenges

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:58:08 GMT

Rural hospitals in New Mexico and across the country are experiencing financial hardship and it started before recent changes in federal funding.

The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" of 2025 drastically cuts funds for both Medicaid and Medicare over the next decade but as far back as 2016, hundreds of ho

Europe's far-right leaders gather in Milan rally against immigration

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:22:48 GMT

Far-right leaders from Europe gathered in Milan Saturday for a rally attended by thousands against irregular immigration and Brussels bureaucracy, the first since the electoraldefeat of nationalist Viktor Orban in Hungary.

Supporters of the Patriots for Europe party, the third-largest bloc in the European Parliament, rallied in front of Milan's Duomo cathedral, separated by a significant police presence from a li

Europe's far right leaders gather in Milan rally against immigration

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:22:48 GMT

Supporters of the Patriots for Europe party, the third-largest bloc in the European Parliament, rallied in front of Milan's Duomo cathedral, separated by a significant police presence from a li

Lo que debes saber antes del NFL Draft 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:22 GMT

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El NFL Draft 2026 est a la vuelta de la esquina yKansas City Chiefs se preparan para uno de los momentos ms importantes de esta offseason. La edicin nmero 91 del reclutamiento se llevar a cabo del 23 al 25 de abril en Pittsburgh, Pensilvania, marcando un nuevo captulo en la construccin del roster rumbo a la prxima temporada.

Con un total de nueve selecciones,Kansas Ci

Analyzing Trump 2.0s Plans For Greater North America

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:20:21 GMT

The US is restoring its unipolar hegemony over the hemisphere, beginning with its quarter-sphere, because there are no checks or balances.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke in early March aboutGreater North America, which includes every sovereign nation and territory north of the Equator, from Greenland to Ecuador and from Alaska to Guyana. He added that It is our immediate security perimeter i

DeForest Buckner details recovery, aims for training camp return

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:54:40 GMT

DT DeForest Buckner spoke Tuesday about his recovery from his 2025 neck injury that sidelined him for seven games.
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DeForest Buckner did not take his decision to return for the 2026 season lightly. A significant neck injury in 2025 forced him to contemplate his NFL future.
"I found myself in some deep, dark thoughts about what I'm going to do," he said Tuesday. "Talking to people closest

2026 NFL Draft Prospects for Vikings: Safety

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:12:42 GMT

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The Mock Drafts have been running for months and most commonly predict the Vikings to use their first-round pick on the defensive side of the ball particularly in the secondary. But if there's one thing that's certain about the NFL Draft it's that nothing is certain. So in leading up to this year's three-day event that begins with Round 1 on April 23, 2026, we're previewing prospects by position gro

Economic Watch: China's blueberry industry embraces dual growth strategy for high-quality development

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:48:39 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Once a pricey delicacy in Chinese fruit stores, blueberries have become increasingly affordable for consumers, a phenomenon dubbed "blueberry freedom" on social media.
After becoming the world's top producer in 2020, China is pivoting its blueberry industry from simple volume expansion to a sophisticated dual-track strategy -- importing premium blueberries to ensure year-round, dive

Mazatlan rallies past 10-man Toluca

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:18:46 GMT

MEXICO CITY, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Mazatlan scored four second-half goals to register a 4-3 home win over 10-man Toluca in Mexico's Liga MX on Wednesday.
Toluca's Everardo Lopez and Antonio Briseno scored either side of Brian Rubio's 49th-minute strike but the game changed course when Marcel Ruiz was shown a straight red card on the hour.
The hosts seized the initiative and Yoel Barcenas equalized with a 6

Gnabry ruled out of Germany's World Cup campaign

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:46:45 GMT

BERLIN, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Serge Gnabry will miss the FIFA World Cup after the Bayern Munich midfielder suffered a torn thigh muscle, ruling him out of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, the 30-year-old confirmed on Wednesday.
Gnabry had been a key part of Julian Nagelsmann's plans for the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, but said on social media that his hopes of competing

Mexico says unaware of CIA agents in anti-drug operation

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:45:16 GMT

MEXICO CITY, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that the federal government was unaware of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agents taking part in an anti-narcotics operation in northern Mexico to dismantle a clandestine drug lab.
The presence of U.S. agents in an operation against organized crime in Chihuahua, a state bordering Texas, "is something that should not b

Brazil revokes credentials of U.S. immigration officer in reciprocal move

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:15:17 GMT

BRASILIA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's Federal Police revoked the diplomatic credentials of a U.S. immigration officer based at the U.S. embassy in Brasilia, the agency's director general, Andrei Rodrigues, said Wednesday.
Following Washington's recent expulsion of a Brazilian Federal Police attache, the measure, based on the "principle of reciprocity," stripped the officer of access to the unit where he worked

Peru's defense, foreign ministers resign over dispute on U.S. fighter jet purchase

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:15:14 GMT

LIMA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Peru's Defense Minister Carlos Diaz and Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela resigned Wednesday after a dispute over the government's decision to delay the purchase of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets.
The resignations followed President Jose Balcazar's move to postpone the deal, citing concerns over public spending and leaving the decision to the next administration.
Local media reported t

UNGA concludes interactive dialogues with UN secretary-general candidates

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:15:10 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, April 22 (Xinhua) -- The UN General Assembly (UNGA) concluded its two-day interactive dialogues with candidates for the position of the next UN secretary-general on Wednesday.
Four candidates vying for the position participated in the dialogues: Michelle Bachelet, former Chilean president and former UN high commissioner for human rights, nominated by Brazil and Mexico; Rafael Grossi, current dire

Britain, France hold multinational military planning conference in London on Strait of Hormuz

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:45:12 GMT

LONDON, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Britain and France on Wednesday co-hosted a two-day multinational military planning conference in London to advance plans for restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with military planners from more than 30 countries attending, according to a statement from the British Ministry of Defense.
The ministry said the meeting, held at Britain's Permanent Joint Headquarters in Nor

Across China: International journalists explore economic vitality in coastal China

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:56:18 GMT

BEIJING, April 22 (Xinhua) -- A group of international journalists visited Shanghai Municipality and Guangdong Province, China's two coastal economic powerhouses, where they observed bustling production lines, a diverse range of robots and dynamic innovation hubs firsthand.
The five-day event was attended by journalists from multiple countries, including the United States, Russia, Britain and France, as part of

Namibia launches solidarity campaign calling for end to Cuba blockade

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:45:20 GMT

WINDHOEK, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Wednesday launched a national solidarity campaign to support Cuba, with senior parliamentary leadership calling for the lifting of long-standing unilateral sanctions against the Caribbean nation.
Speaking at the launch, Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said the campaign, inaugurated in Windhoek, aims to mobilize public awareness, partnerships,

Militao suffers hamstring injury as Bernabeu crowd vents frustration at players

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:46:26 GMT

MADRID, April 22 (Xinhua) - - Real Madrid defender Eder Militao suffered a hamstring injury in his side's 2-1 home win over Alaves on Tuesday night.
The Brazil international suffered the injury in an incident that saw him head the ball against the crossbar moments before halftime and he asked for medical assistance as soon as he hit the ground.
Militao was replaced by Antonio Rudiger and will certainly mi

Pumas rallies to beat Juarez in Liga MX

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:15:49 GMT

MEXICO CITY, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Guillermo Martinez and Robert Morales each scored twice as Pumas UNAM recovered from two goals down to beat FC Juarez 4-2 in Mexico's Liga MX on Tuesday.
Francisco Nevarez gave his side the lead with a long-range drive and Jairo Torres doubled the advantage with a powerful finish after combining with Spanish midfielder Monchu.
But the momentum swung Pumas' way following a

Late Telles header seals Botafogo victory

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:19:35 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Former Manchester United defender Alex Telles scored late as Botafogo edged toward the last 16 of the Copa do Brasil on Tuesday with a 1-0 home win over Chapecoense.
Telles broke the deadlock in the 91st minute at Rio's Olympic Stadium when he timed his run to perfection to meet Vitinho's cross with a header at the far post.
Chapecoense controlled just 31 percent of th

China calls for continued implementation of Colombian peace accord

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:45:36 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, April 21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for efforts to implement the Colombian peace agreement.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Colombian peace agreement. Over the past decade, the government and people of Colombia have made tremendous efforts and achieved notable progress toward lasting peace and development, setting a model for resolving conflicts throu

Family of 6 killed in Brazil car crash

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:45:28 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Six members of a single family were killed on Tuesday after their car crashed head-on into a cargo truck in southeastern Brazil's Minas Gerais state, according to official sources.
The accident occurred on a highway in northern Minas Gerais. The car was heading to the northeastern state of Bahia, while the truck was traveling in the opposite direction toward the southern stat

Roundup: Real Madrid, Betis, Athletic Club win in La Liga

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:15:53 GMT

MADRID, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid closed Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to six points with a 2-1 win at home to Alaves.
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a powerful shot from the edge of the Alaves penalty area.
Eder Militao hit the bar two minutes from halftime with a header, but pulled up immediately afterwards and had to be substituted with a muscle injury, with To

China drawn with titleholder U.S. for 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:45:25 GMT

BERLIN, April 21 (Xinhua) -- China was drawn with defending champion the United States, Italy and the Czech Republic in Group D as the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup draw was held here on Tuesday.
The 16-team tournament, scheduled for September 4-13 in the German capital, will mark the 20th edition of the Women's World Cup and the first to feature an expanded field of 16 teams, up from 12 at the previous

Teotihuacan shooter influenced by mass shootings abroad, Mexican authorities say

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:15:08 GMT

MEXICO CITY, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Mexican authorities on Tuesday said the mass shooting at the Teotihuacan archaeological site a day earlier was not connected to organized crime, but rather the consequence of a disturbed mind influenced by mass shootings abroad.
The 27-year-old assailant showed signs of being psychologically unstable and influenced by similar incidents in other countries, according to the invest

UNGA starts interactive dialogues with UN secretary-general candidates

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:15:39 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, April 21 (Xinhua) -- The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday began its two-day interactive dialogues with candidates for the position of the next UN secretary-general, starting with Michelle Bachelet, former Chilean president and former UN high commissioner for human rights.
In remarks to the press before the dialogues, UNGA President Annalena Baerbock said the selection of the secretary-genera

WBSC unveils schedule of first softball Olympic qualification event

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:17:21 GMT

LAUSANNE, April 21 (Xinhua) -- The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) unveiled Tuesday the official game schedule for the Women's Softball World Cup Group Stage, the first qualification event of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The group stage will be played in Prague of the Czech Republic on June 16-20, Lima of Peru on July 14-18 and Oklahoma City of the United States on September 12-16.
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As Colombia elections near, Security Council hears calls for calm

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

While hope for peace is alive in Colombia as the country prepares for presidential elections, the Security Council on Tuesday heard that achieving it and making it last still requires the full implementation of a peace accord signed almost 10 years ago.
Katerine Avella is a former combatant in Colombias decades-long civil war, a peace signatory and a community leader. After the guns fell silent, she created the f

How US presidents shift controversial actions abroad to get around limits at home

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:51:23 GMT

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When Donald Trump deported a group of Venezuelan nationals to El Salvador in 2025, it was the fulfilment of a long-held wish. Across both of his administrations Trump has pushed officials to find ways to brutalise immigrants, particularly those who are undocumented, believing that doing so