US Open shock exit: Djokovic bows to Australian Poporin 

Agence France Presse 08/31/2024

NEW YORK, United States — Defending champion Novak Djokovic admitted he had played “his worst tennis ever” as he slumped to his earliest exit at the US Open in 18 years on Friday, sparking more questions over…

US Open: Superstars Alcaraz, Osaka crash out

Agence France Presse 08/31/2024

NEW YORK, United States — Former champions Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka were knocked out of the US Open on Thursday as the final Grand Slam of the year lost two of its biggest crowd-pullers. Alcaraz, the…

China pushes rivals’s limits in regional disputes

Agence France Presse 08/31/2024

BEIJING, China — China’s campaign of confrontation, from remote reefs in Southeast Asia to Taiwan and far-flung Japanese islands, is designed to wear down regional rivals competing with it for contested territories, analysts say. Beijing in recent…

Israel’s West Bank raid stuns Palestinians: ‘We are another Gaza’

Agence France Presse 08/31/2024

NUR SHAMS CAMP, Palestinian Territories — Palestinian residents of the Israeli-occupied West Bank expressed shock and despair Friday at the outcome of an Israeli raid on their refugee camp: bullet-riddled walls, destroyed homes and piles of concrete…

Japan battered by powerful Typhoon Shanshan, 5 deaths reported

Agence France Presse 08/30/2024

OITA, Japan — One of Japan’s strongest typhoons in decades dumped torrential rain across southern regions on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and injuring dozens, local media reported, as authorities warned millions to seek higher…

First Paralympic champions crowned as French fans roar on swimmer

Agence France Presse 08/30/2024

PARIS, France — The Paris Paralympics crowned its first champions on Thursday, with swimmer Ugo Didier collecting the host nation’s first gold in euphoric scenes at La Defense Arena. Didier, who was born with clubbed feet and…

Filipino sailors hold the line at flashpoint South China Sea reef

Agence France Presse 08/30/2024

SOUTH CHINA SEA — Sailors aboard two Philippine Coast Guard boats crashed through South China Sea waves, shadowed by Chinese vessels as they attempted to bring desperately needed supplies to colleagues holed up on a ship inside…

Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity

Agence France Presse 08/29/2024

PARIS, France — The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. French President Emmanuel Macron…

Powerful Typhoon Shanshan slams into southern Japan

Agence France Presse 08/29/2024

FUKUOKA, Japan —Typhoon Shanshan hit Japan with full force on Thursday, injuring dozens as howling winds smashed windows and blew tiles off houses while torrential rains turned rivers into raging torrents. The typhoon, Japan’s most powerful this year…

US Open: Garcia decries online abuse after defeat

Agence France Presse 08/29/2024

NEW YORK, United States — Former world number four Caroline Garcia of France shared some of the disparaging messages she has received in the wake of recent defeats on Wednesday and cited “unhealthy betting” as a driver…

US Open: Djokovic tackles Djere, Gauff takes on Maria

Agence France Presse 08/29/2024

NEW YORK, United States — Defending champion Novak Djokovic will aim for a fast start against fellow Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday as he steps up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at…

Paris Paralympics to open in City of Light

Agence France Presse 08/29/2024

PARIS, France — The Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony in the centre of the French capital, firing the starting gun on 11 days of intense competition. Just as for the opening ceremony…

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