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Anti-femicide marchers walk alongside a hearse carrying the body of murdered Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei in western Kenya

Uganda Holds Funeral For Murdered Olympian Cheptegei

Ugandans on Saturday paid tributes to Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after her partner set her on fire in Kenya, ahead of her funeral in her family village.

Arsenal Depleted For Tottenham Trip, Ten Hag Under Scrutiny At Southampton

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under pressure after back-to-back defeats

An under-strength Arsenal face a huge test of their Premier League title credentials at rivals Tottenham, while Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag desperately needs a response from his side at Southampton.

Calm Before Derby Storm For Inter As Dark Fan Underbelly Revealed

Inter Milan lead Serie A but are level on points with Juventus and two other teams

Inter Milan head into a huge week with the Champions League and Milan derby looming large over Sunday's trip to Monza, while the killing of a mobster revealed disturbing links between organised crime and the club's hardcore supporters.

A stimulant drink craze that arrived with US soldiers remains, and has even sprouted a thriving domestic Afghan industry

Energy Drink Craze Peps And Pacifies Weary Afghans

A production line in a warehouse in western Afghanistan churns out 24 energy drinks every second, feeding a thirst for the tonic used to mask life's hardships and lift wilting spirits.

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Victory: Jannik Sinner celebrates after defeating Taylor Fritz

Sinner Sweeps To US Open Title For Second Grand Slam Triumph

Jannik Sinner won his second Grand Slam title of 2024 on Sunday when he swept aside Taylor Fritz in the US Open final, shattering American hopes of a first male champion at the majors in 21 years.

Rebecca Cheptegei was Uganda's women's national marathon record holder

Funeral For Slain Athlete Cheptegei In Uganda On Sept 14

The funeral for Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died in Kenya after being set on fire by her boyfriend, will be held on September 14 in her home country, organisers said Sunday.

Swimmer Leon Marchand won four Olympic medals

The End Of Olympic Escapism For Gloomy France

The end of the widely hailed Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this weekend will be greeted with pride and relief, as well as trepidation in a country in the throes of a deep political crisis.

Champion: Aryna Sabalenka kisses the trophy after defeating Jessica Pegula in the US Open final

Sabalenka Dedicates US Open To Family 'Who Never Gave Up' On Dream

Aryna Sabalenka dedicated her US Open title to her family who "never gave up on my dream" after a third Grand Slam title was achieved in a year of personal torment.

Roy Thomson Hall is one of the main venues for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Plenty Of Star Power As Toronto Film Fest Opens

Hollywood's A-list stars are convening in Toronto for North America's largest film festival -- a 10-day extravaganza of Oscar bait movies, timely documentaries and glamour that opens Thursday.

Uganda's Rebecca Cheptegei was assaulted at her home in Kenya, police said

Ugandan Athlete Cheptegei Dies After Being Set On Fire By Boyfriend

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in Kenya on Thursday, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend, medics and Ugandan athletics officials said.

Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or last year but is not nominated this time

Messi Missing From Ballon D'Or Nominees, Spanish Stars Dominate

Lionel Messi will not win another Ballon d'Or this year after being left out of the nominees revealed by organizers on Wednesday, as stars of Spain's Euro 2024-winning team and Real Madrid's Champions League victors feature heavily.

Nigeria's Esther Nworgu won a surprise silver in women's powerlifting despite dislocating her shoulder two days ago

Paralympic Fencing Star Bebe Vio In Shock Defeat, Storey Slams Cycling Course

Star Italian wheelchair fencer Bebe Vio suffered a shock defeat at the Paralympics on Wednesday but British cycling great Sarah Storey won her 18th gold -- then slammed the "appalling" course.

An air evacuation helicopter landed near the site of the shooting after the incident

Four Killed In US School Shooting In Georgia

At least four people died and nine were wounded in a high school shooting in the US state of Georgia on Wednesday, law enforcement authorities said, with a suspect taken into custody.

A Mexican judicial worker protests against controversial reforms proposed by outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

Mexico's Lower Chamber Passes Controversial Judicial Reforms

Mexico's lower chamber approved a controversial judicial reform plan early Wednesday after a marathon session held in a sports center as protesters blocked access to Congress.

Ugandan Olympian Fighting For Her Life After Fire Attack

Ugandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei was still fighting for her life on Wednesday after being set on fire by a Kenyan man, just weeks after taking part in the Paris Olympics.

Gymnast Zhang Boheng had to hide in a Beijing airport toilet to escape throngs of overzealous fans

Medals And Mobs: China's 'Toxic' Sports Fans Face Crackdown

Crowds descended on the home of 17-year-old Chinese diver Quan Hongchan after she won two golds at the Paris Olympics while gymnast Zhang Boheng hid in a Beijing airport toilet to escape overzealous throngs of fans.

Mexico's outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wants judges to be elected by popular vote

Mexican Protesters Try To Disrupt Vote On Contentious Reforms

Protesting judicial workers on Tuesday blocked access to Mexico's lower house of Congress to try to prevent a vote on controversial reforms proposed by outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

Pedestrians walk past the Eiffel Tower adorned with the Olympic Rings ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris in July 16, 2024.

Plan To Keep Olympic Rings On Eiffel Tower Sparks Criticism

Plans by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower have been condemned by designer Gustave Eiffel's descendants and provoked a backlash from some Parisians.

Russia on Sunday struck Ukraine's second largest city of Kharkiv with missiles, injuring 41 including five children

Russia Says Repelled 'Massive' Ukrainian Drone Attack

Russia's defence ministry said Sunday it had repelled a "massive" Ukrainian drone attack across 14 regions and the capital that targeted energy and fuel plants.

Easy does it: Iga Swiatek celebrates after defeating Ena Shibahara of Japan

Sinner Claims 50th Win Of Year At US Open As Swiatek Storms Through

Jannik Sinner won his 50th match of the year on Thursday to reach the US Open third round as 2022 champion Iga Swiatek stormed through, setting the scene for Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka to take night-time centre stage.

The Itaipu hydroelectric power plant is one of the world's largest

Paraguay's Abundant Hydropower Draws Crypto Miners, Legal And Not

In the Paraguayan city of Hernandarias, a data center with row upon row of supercomputers stands as a testament to a burgeoning crypto mining sector fueled by the South American country's abundance of green electricity.

Ukraine has sent a 140-strong team to the Paralympics

First Medals Up For Grabs As Action Begins At Paris Paralympics

Medals are up for grabs in track cycling, swimming, table tennis and taekwondo when the action begins on Thursday at the Paris Paralympics, which opened in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony ahead of 11 days of competition.