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Underground hashish rail route from Morocco smashed by Spanish police

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:45:48 GMT

MADRID, Spain: A tunnel in the North African exclave of Ceuta, complete with a rail system and underground cranes used to smuggle hashish from Morocco into Spain, was busted by the Spanish police.

In a statement on March 31, the police said the structure, which was concealed beneath an industrial warehouse, extended over three levels, including a descent shaft, an intermediate chamber for pallet storage, and th

ATP roundup: Thiago Agustin Tirante upsets Ben Shelton in Houston

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:55:24 GMT

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ATP No. 83 Thiago Agustin Tirante of Argentina rallied from a first-set disappointment on Friday to upset top-seeded Ben Shelton at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston.

Shelton pulled out a 7-6 (5) win in a hotly contested first set before Tirante rebounded to win the next two, 6-3 and 6-4. Tirante was a perfect 16-for-16 on service games won.

Death toll rises to 4 from plane crash in southern Brazil

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:45:20 GMT

SAO PAULO, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a small aircraft crash in the seaside city of Capao da Canoa, Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, on Friday has risen to four, authorities said.

Fire authorities said the victims were the pilot, the co-pilot and two businesspeople.

The crash occurred around 10:40 a.m. local time when the plane, bound for Ibitinga in the state of Sao Paulo, went do

Former diplomats slam Trump's address, call it "damp squib"

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:31:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Former senior diplomats expressed disappointment and scepticism over US President Donald Trump's recent statement on Iran, saying it lacked major revelations and was largely a reiteration of existing claims.

Ashok Sajjanhar, a former senior diplomat, noted that despite expectations of significant announcements, including a potential ceasefire, Trump's statement fell short.

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela acting president

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:33:54 GMT

This comes as the US warms to Caracas after kidnapping President Nicolas Maduro and forcing his government to comply

The US has removed the sanctions on interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

The move was announced on Wednesday and marks a significant policy shift as Washington builds closer ties with Caracas af

African nation reaches World Cup after 50-year wait

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:55:00 GMT

DR Congo sealed a historic play-off win, sparking nationwide celebrations

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time in 52 years after a dramatic extra-time victory over Jamaica.

The DR Congo prevailed 1-0 in a tightly contested play-off in Guadalajara, Mexico on Tuesday, with former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe

ATP roundup: Alex Molcan upsets Gabriel Diallo in Bucharest

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:40:30 GMT

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Alex Molcan, participating in his first ATP Tour-level tournament since 2024, upset top-seeded Gabriel Diallo of Canada 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday in the second round of the Tiriac Open in Bucharest, Romania.

Molcan, a 28-year-old Slovakian, has fallen from a career-best ranking of 38th four years ago to 189th this week. He came up big in the key moments against Diallo, sav

Iraq seal historic return to FIFA World Cup 2026 with 2-1 victory over Bolivia

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:59:00 GMT

Monterrey [Mexico], April 1 (ANI): Iraq booked their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after edging past Bolivia 2-1 in a decisive intercontinental playoff, marking their return to football's biggest stage after nearly four decades.

According to ESPN, the Asian side produced a composed performance at Estadio BBVA on Tuesday to claim the final available spot in the expanded 48-team tournament. Iraq last featured at

District Level Sports School Scheme prepares Gujarat's athletes for national, international level competitions

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:33:33 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 1 (ANI): Discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork are values learnt on the playground rather than from textbooks. With the belief that sports are essential for the all-round development of an individual, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the District Level Sports School (DLSS) scheme during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat.

According to an official release issued by

France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings; U.S. drops

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:05:05 GMT

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France has overtaken Spain to regain the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018.

Impressive wins in friendlies last month against Brazil and Colombia moved France up two spots in the rankings released on Wednesday.

Spain dropped to No. 2 and defending FIFA World Cup champion Argentina slipped one spot to No. 3. England

Malaysian firm thrives in China's saline-alkali soil

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:16:56 GMT

YINCHUAN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Under the spring sun in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, northwest China, a once-barren stretch of saline-alkali land now shimmers with rows of greenhouses -- over 250 structures stretching like azure waves across the landscape.

Inside one of them, Tian Tao, 43, checked a pond of water slowly turning green. "In a few days, it'll be deep emerald, ready for harvest," he said, testing the

Update: China firmly opposes U.S. manipulation of so-called "general licenses" to restrict China-Venezuela cooperation: spokesperson

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:16:50 GMT

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China firmly opposes the United States' manipulation of the so-called "general licenses" to restrict China-Venezuela cooperation, and China's lawful rights and interests in Venezuela must be safeguarded, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular news briefing when responding to a query about the U.S. Treasury Department's re

Sports Focus: World Cup set for new era as giants miss out

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:20:32 GMT

The final FIFA World Cup spots for the first 48-team edition were confirmed on Tuesday. Italy misses out again, while Robert Lewandowski and Serhou Guirassy are among high-profile absentees. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and rising talents like Lamine Yamal are expected take center stage.

MEXICO CITY, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The remaining places for this year's FIFA World Cup were finalized on Tuesday,

Brazil's Lula warns security council inaction fuels conflicts, erodes global legal order

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:01 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], April 1 (ANI): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticised the functioning of the United Nations Security Council, stating that its institutional weaknesses have contributed to rising global instability and the escalation of armed conflicts across regions, according to an opinion article published in Folha de S.Paulo and cited by Brasil 247.

The Brazilian leader cautioned that

Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:52:34 GMT

MONTERREY, Mexico, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) -- Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday, sealing their return to the finals after a 40-year absence.

Aymen Hussein steered home a second-half winner to see the Iraqis become the 48th and last team to qualify for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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China's surgical robots serve patients worldwide

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:15:55 GMT

CHENGDU, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Seated at a console inside a hospital in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Piotr Suwalski, a Polish doctor, fixed his gaze on the screen ahead of him while manipulating a surgical robot located more than 7,000 km away in Poland.

About two hours later, the surgery was successfully completed, boosting the doctor's confidence in promoting the technology back home.

Suwalski, direc

Behind 2 Bruno Fernandes assists, Portugal downs USMNT 2-0

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:05:13 GMT

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The U.S. men's national team ended its roster evaluation phase before the World Cup with a 2-0 friendly loss to Portugal in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Francisco Trincao put the Portuguese, playing a second straight match without Cristiano Ronaldo due to a minor muscle injury, ahead in the 37th minute and Joao Felix doubled the count in the 59th with Bruno Fernandes assistin

WTA roundup: Bianca Andreescu nabs first win since July

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:19:08 GMT

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Former U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu of Canada went the distance to secure her first win in eight months, beating Hungary's Dalma Galfi 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Tuesday at the Credit One Charleston Open in South Carolina.

Andreescu, who's dropped to 140th in the world rankings since hurting her ankle at her national open in Montreal last summer, had lost her first fo

World Cup qualifying roundup: Bosnia-Herzegovina shocks Italy

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:40:42 GMT

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For the third consecutive tournament, four-time World Cup winners Italy will be on the outside looking in during World Cup competition.

In UEFA playoff action on Tuesday, host Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Italy in penalty kicks in the city of Zenica, knocking FIFA's 12th-ranked team out of consideration. Italy has not been part of the World Cup field since 2014.

World Cup European roundup: Bosnia-Herzegovina shocks Italy

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:19:13 GMT

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For the third consecutive time, four-time World Cup winners Italy will be on the outside looking in during World Cup competition.

In World Cup European playoff action on Tuesday, Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Italy in penalty kicks to knock FIFA's 12th-ranked team out of consideration. Italy has not been part of the World Cup field since 2014.

Bosnia, which entered

ATP roundup: Sebastian Baez returns to Bucharest with stylish win

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:19:10 GMT

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No. 5 seed Sebastian Baez of Argentina kicked off his stay at the Tiriac Open with a breezy 6-3, 6-1 win over Lithuania's Vilius Gaubas in Round of 32 action Tuesday in Bucharest, Romania.

A finalist in this event a year ago, Baez saved all five break points he faced while converting 4 of 5 against Gaubas. He won 6 of 7 net points and will face Titouan Droguet

Experts call for diversification on India's oil supplies amid West Asia conflict

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:35:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): India's oil sources coming through the Strait of Hormuz are currently being managed through active diplomacy and dialogue, though industry leaders warn that a prolonged West Asia crisis could have far-reaching consequences for the nation's energy security.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the PHDCCI's Hydrocarbons Summit 2026 held in Delhi on Tuesday, experts highlighted tha

PM Modi mourns death of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:01:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the demise of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, calling it an 'irreparable loss' for both Suriname and the global Indian diaspora.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, 'Deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden demise of my friend and the former President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi Ji. This

(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY-TRAINING

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:45:27 GMT

(260331) -- BUENOS AIRES, March 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi of Argentina national football team takes part in a training session in preparation for a friendly match against Zambia in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)

VENEZUELA-CARACAS-U.S.-EMBASSY-RESUME OPERATIONS

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:15:13 GMT

(260330) -- CARACAS, March 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, capital of Venezuela. The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela's capital resumed operations on Monday, roughly three months after U.S. forces raided the South American country and forcibly seized its president, Nicolas Maduro. (Photo by Marcos Salgado/Xinhua)

Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in friendly against Zambia

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:40:34 GMT

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Lionel Messi will suit up and start in Tuesday's home friendly against Zambia, Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Monday.

'Yes, I think he'll start from the beginning tomorrow,' Scaloni told reporters.

In Friday's 2-1 home victory over Mauritania in a friendly, Messi came on as a halftime substitute.

The matches against Mauritania and

Braves option pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, call up Martin Perez

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:55:15 GMT

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To further his development as a starting pitcher, the Atlanta Braves optioned right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Martin Perez.

Fuentes, 20, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Braves' No. 3 prospect, threw 56 pitches over four relief innings in Sunday's home loss to the Royals, meaning he wo

Flavio Bolsonaro calls for closer Brazil-US alignment at conservative conference

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:32:03 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], March 30 (ANI): Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, a presidential hopeful from the Liberal Party (PL-RJ), addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas and advocated for closer political and economic ties between Brazil and the United States, according to Brasil 247.

His remarks come at a time when Brazil's political landscape is gearing up for a highly competitive 2026 pres

US prosecution has nothing on Venezuelan president Maduros son

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:05:41 GMT

The countrys leader was abducted by US commandos in early January and indicted in a New York court on drug trafficking charges

US prosecutors have "nothing" on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was abducted by US commandos in early January and indicted on several charges related to drug trafficking and weapons possession, National Assembly deputy and his son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, has exc

US prosecution has nothing on Venezuelan president Maduros son to RT

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:05:41 GMT

The countrys leader was abducted by US commandos in early January and indicted in a New York court on drug trafficking charges

(SP)CHINA-MACAO-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF-WORLD CUP 2026-WOMEN'S SINGLES (CN)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:45:25 GMT

(260330) -- MACAO, March 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yidi serves during the women's singles group 6 match between Wang Yidi of China and Natalia Bajor of Poland at the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup 2026 in Macao, China, March 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Women, climate change, and the search for accountability

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:15:34 GMT

(SP)CHINA-MACAO-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF-WORLD CUP 2026-MEN'S SINGLES (CN)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:45:40 GMT

(260330) -- MACAO, March 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Qihao serves during the men's singles group 16 match between Zhou Qihao of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup 2026 in Macao, China, March 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Xinhua Commentary: Washington's Sisyphean Trap in the Middle East

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:15:22 GMT

BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) -- In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was condemned to the eternal task of pushing a boulder uphill, only to watch it roll back down again and again.

This myth serves as a fitting metaphor for Washington's frustrated ambition in the Middle East: repeated interventionist adventures that have consistently failed to shape the region according to its design.

Clearly, the ongoing U.S.-Israel

US could invade Irans Kharg Island to take the oil Trump

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:27:14 GMT

The president believes American forces could very easily seize the key export hub

US President Donald Trump is not ruling out the possibility of American forces seizing Iran's key energy export hub on Kharg Island in order to take control of the Islamic Republic's oil exports, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday.

Trump claimed his "preference" would be for Washington

US could invade Iran's Kharg Island 'to take the oil' - Trump

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:27:14 GMT

The president believes American forces could "very easily" seize the key export hub

Russian tanker bypasses US oil blockade of Cuba

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:36:39 GMT

President Trump said the vessel was allowed through on humanitarian grounds

Cuba is set to receive a humanitarian oil shipment from Russia as early as this week, despite a US blockade that has lasted months, leading to severe fuel shortages and recurring power cuts across the island.

The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin is approaching the island nation's territorial waters carrying roughly 7

Russian tanker bypasses US oil blockade of Cuba (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:36:39 GMT

President Trump said the vessel, carrying 100,000 tons of crude, was allowed through on humanitarian grounds

A Russian tanker has arrived in Cuba to deliver a humanitarian oil shipment amid a months-long US blockade that has led to severe fuel shortages and recurring power cuts across the island.

Russia's Energy Ministry reported that the Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil

Russian tanker bypasses US oil blockade of Cuba

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:36:39 GMT

President Trump said the vessel, carrying 100,000 tons of crude, was allowed through on humanitarian grounds

A Russian tanker has arrived in Cuba to deliver a humanitarian oil shipment amid a months-long US blockade that has led to severe fuel shortages and recurring power cuts across the island.

Russia's Energy Ministry reported that the Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil

Live: Trump addresses nation on Iran war amid rising tensions

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:52:42 GMT

President Donald Trump was set to address the nation Wednesday night and offer an update on the war in Iran, his first prime-time speech since launching strikes alongside Israel more than a month ago.

The speech will offer Trump a wide audience to articulate clear objectives for the war that could attempt to reconcile weeks of changing goals and often contradictory messages about whether hes winding down or ready

Trump administration lifts sanctions on Venezuelas interim leader

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:44:40 GMT

The United States on Wednesday liftedsanctionsagainstVenezuela's interim PresidentDelcy Rodriguez, who took power after Washington ousted her predecessor,Nicolas Maduro, in a military operation in January.

Rodriguez's name was deleted from the "Specially Designated Nationals List", according to a post on the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control website.

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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:42:39 GMT

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, meets with her cabinet and Colombian ministers in Caracas, Venezuela, March 13, 2026. /VCG

The US on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the Treasury Department website.

According to a notice issued by the office, Rodriguez's name has been removed fr

China voices opposition to US curbs on China-Venezuela cooperation

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:18:22 GMT

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning holds a press conference, Beijing, April 1, 2026. /CMG

China firmly opposes the United States' manipulation of the so-called "general licenses" to restrict China-Venezuela cooperation, and China's lawful rights and interests in Venezuela must be safeguarded, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks

WA state, others celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:03:44 GMT

Those who do not conform to society's traditional gender norms often face social exclusion and discrimination but the Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 aims to reverse the negatives and instead celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people.

Created in 2010, the day is

Landmark UN Resolution on the Slave Trade

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:33:21 GMT

Commemorating the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the United Nations General Assembly passed a landmark resolution, introduced by Ghana, on March 25 that seeks to advance reparatory justice for the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the racialized chattel enslavement of Africans.

African, Caribbean, and

Russian tanker nears blockaded Cuba, Trump shrugs off a boat of oil

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:45:18 GMT

US PresidentDonald Trumpsaid Sunday that Moscow could send oil toCubadespite Washington's de facto fuel blockade, as a Russian tanker was expected to deliver some much-needed crude to the crisis-hit island.

While the shipment would give the country some relief, Trump renewed his threats against the communist government, predicting that it would fail "within a short period of time".

The Anatoly Kolodkin, whi

Trump says Russia can deliver oil to Cuba

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:45:18 GMT

While the shipment would give the country some relief, Trump renewed his threats against the communist government, predicting that it would fail "within a short period of time."

The Anatoly Kolodkin, which is carrying 730,000 barrels of crude, was off northeast Cuba on Sunday evening and is expected to dock in the western port of Matanzas by Tuesday, according to shipping tracker MarineTraffic.

It would be

Schottenheimer on status of Tyler Guyton, O-line for 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:53:19 GMT

Patrik Walker

FRISCO, TexasYes, the Dallas Cowboys are and should remain hellbent on rebuilding a defensive unit that was the worst in franchise history last season. That doesn't mean nothing on the offensive side of the ball needs to be addressed, however, and that's where the state of affairs on the offensive line come in.

Tyler Guyton appears to be at the center of the concerns, but not

The U.S. War on Cubas Doctors

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:07:38 GMT

By: Nuvpreet Kalra

Two weeks ago, hundreds of Jamaicans marched in a gratitude walk to thank Cuba for the 50 years of medical solidarity that they have received. Meanwhile, others on the island have been reportedlyrushing to get eye treatmentat clinics before Cuban doctors were set to depart. A few weeks ago in Honduras,people were in tearsas they applauded and thanked Cuban doctors for their years of service, pa

The Weight on Delcy Rodriguez

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:07:12 GMT

As I was leaving the University of the Communes in Tocuyito, after a joyful and uplifting visit, an earnest young Professor came up to me and pulled me aside. Very quietly, he asked me what was going to happen. A number of the students were terrified there would be regime change and they, picked as young socialist leaders in the commune movement, would be imprisoned, tortured and executed.With students at an agricultural

St. Brown 'super excited' to play in Munich this year

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:56:04 GMT

Tim Twentyman

PHOENIXThe Detroit Lions will play a regular season game in Munich this year and wide receiverAmon-Ra St. Browncan't wait.

"I'm super excited," St. Brown told reporters after taking part in an International Series and NFL Fashion forum at the Annual League Meetings Monday. "I've seen videos and seen stuff of teams playing there and I've asked players how it was playing in Germ

1st LD Writethru: Death toll rises to 4 from plane crash in southern Brazil

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:45:16 GMT

Fire authorities said the victims were the pilot, the co-pilot and two businesspeople.

The crash occurred around 10:40 a.m. local time when the plane, bound for Ibitinga in the state of Sao Paulo, went

News Analysis: ICM dispute signals shifting global confidence in U.S. academic environment

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:15:14 GMT

BERLIN, April 3 (Xinhua) -- More than 2,000 mathematicians have signed a petition urging the International Mathematical Union (IMU) to move the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) out of the United States over safety concerns, visa restrictions for many countries, and U.S. geopolitical actions. Thus, what began as a dispute over the July meeting in Philadelphia evolved into a wider debate over whether t

At least 3 confirmed dead after small plane crashes into building in southern Brazil

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:15:10 GMT

SAO PAULO, April 3 (Xinhua) -- At least three people have been confirmed killed after a small aircraft crashed Friday into a building in Brazil's seaside city of Capao da Canoa, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, local authorities said.

According to the local fire department, the aircraft was carrying four people -- two pilots and two passengers. A pilot and two passengers were confirmed dead, while the

Wang Chuqin battles into last eight as China's only men's hope at Macao World Cup

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:46:11 GMT

MACAO, April 3 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Wang Chuqin battled past 19-year-old French star Felix Lebrun 4-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup in Macao on Friday, becoming China's only male player left in the competition.

Wang dropped a tense opening game despite leading 9-6 and 10-9, as world No. 6 Lebrun fought back to edge it 13-11. The Chinese left-hander again found himself in t

Injured Kane primary topic on Bayern's to-do list ahead of Real clash

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:46:43 GMT

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, April 3 (Xinhua) -- With the UEFA Champions League match against Real coming up next Tuesday evening, Bayern Munich is busy dealing with the temporary loss of Harry Kane.

The 32-year-old striker will miss the Bavarians' league match against Freiburg this Saturday, but remains an option for the first leg of the last-8-round against the Spanish giant in Madrid.

"I am rather po

Freitas brace fires Palmeiras past Gremio

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:45:13 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Marlon Freitas scored twice as leader Palmeiras secured a 2-1 home win over Gremio in Brazil's Serie A on Thursday.

The hosts opened the scoring on the stroke of halftime when Freitas met Andreas Pereira's cross from a set piece with a bullet header that beat goalkeeper Weverton at his near post.

Carlos Vinicius reduced the deficit in the 54th minute by controlling Gust

Rivadavia beats Tigre to stay clear at top

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:46:11 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Jose Florentin and Leonel Bucca scored in each half as Independiente Rivadavia underlined its title credentials with a 2-0 away win over Tigre in Argentina's Apertura tournament on Thursday.

The visitors went ahead just before the half hour when Florentin controlled Sebastian Villa's pass before sending a low finish into the far corner.

Villa was again the provider in t

Botafogo appoints Carvalho as head coach

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:15:49 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Botafogo has signed Franclim Carvalho as head coach on a contract running until December 2027, the Brazilian club said on Thursday.

The 39-year-old replaces Argentine Martin Anselmi, who was sacked in March after a poor run of results.

Carvalho is well known to Botafogo, having worked as an assistant coach to Artur Jorge in 2024 when the Rio de Janeiro club won both the

From the Frontline: War-weary Iraqis find solace in football

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:15:12 GMT

by Xinhua writer Duan Minfu

BAGHDAD, April 2 (Xinhua) -- At 6 a.m., the first light of dawn crept over Baghdad. The city was not yet fully awake, but along the Tigris River, teahouses were already packed with football fans, their eyes fixed on television screens, anticipation hanging thick in the air.

A whistle pierced the morning calm, and with it, the hopes of tens of millions of Iraqis held their breat

Argentina expels Iran's diplomat

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:45:19 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, April 2 (Xinhua) -- The Argentine Foreign Ministry on Thursday declared Mohsen Soltani Tehrani, charge d'affaires of the Iranian embassy, "persona non grata" and ordered him to leave the country within 48 hours.

In a statement, the ministry said the decision was taken in response to a statement concerning Argentina released by Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday.

The Argentine government on

World-class pile-driving vessel delivered in east China

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:49:21 GMT

BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- A dynamic positioning pile-driving vessel, featuring a pile frame height of 156 meters, has been delivered in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province.

Invested and built by the China Railway Construction Bridge Engineering Group Co., Ltd, the vessel measures 130.5 meters in length, 40.8 meters in width, and 8.4 meters in depth.

The vessel has a maximum operational water depth o

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:15:46 GMT

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With the world struggling to get oil supplies moving from the Middle East, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich raised eyebrows with a social media post highlighting a radical idea: Use nuclear bombs to cut a new channel along a route that would avoid Iranian th

Fluminense eases past 10-man Corinthians

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:15:23 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Fluminense continued its impressive start to Brazil's Serie A season on Wednesday with a 3-1 home victory over 10-man Corinthians.

The hosts opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Colombian forward Kevin Serna forced a turnover and released John Kennedy, who rounded goalkeeper Kaue before rolling the ball into an empty net.

Hercules doubled his side's advantage just

U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting president

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:45:21 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The United States has removed sanctions on Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, according to an update posted on the website of the U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday.

The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control said Rodriguez had been removed from its sanctions list, without providing further details on the decision.

In a post on social media platform

France moves to No. 1 in FIFA rankings

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:47:00 GMT

PARIS, April 1 (Xinhua) -- France has returned to the top of the FIFA world rankings for the first time in nearly eight years, climbing to No. 1 in the latest standings released Wednesday following a strong run of results in the March international window.

Friendly wins over Brazil and Colombia lifted France above Spain and Argentina, with Les Bleus reclaiming top spot for the first time since September 2018 in

Racing's Rojas out after Argentina injury

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:15:21 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Racing left-back Gabriel Rojas has been ruled out of his team's clash with Independiente on Saturday after suffering a hamstring tear while on international duty with Argentina.

Rojas sustained the injury while making his debut for Argentina in a 2-1 friendly win over Mauritania in Buenos Aires on Friday. The 28-year-old is expected to be sidelined for two to four weeks.

Botafogo close to hiring coach Carvalho

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:15:17 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Botafogo is close to appointing Portugal's Franclim Carvalho as its new head coach, according to widespread media reports in Brazil.

Carvalho is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday to sign a contract that runs until December 2027, newspaper O Globo said on Wednesday.

The 39-year-old is well known to Botafogo, having worked as an assistant coach to Artur Jor

Lula says U.S. fabricated lie to wage "unnecessary war" against Iran

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:45:08 GMT

BRASILIA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told the press on Wednesday that the United States has fabricated a lie as a pretext to launch an "unnecessary war" against Iran.

"The United States got involved in an unnecessary war in Iran, claiming that Iran had nuclear weapons or that they were trying to make nuclear weapons. That's a lie!" Lula said during an interview in Brazil's

1st LD-Writethru: China firmly opposes U.S. manipulation of so-called "general licenses" to restrict China-Venezuela cooperation: spokesperson

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:16:40 GMT

Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular news briefing when responding to a query about the U.S. Treasury Department's r

Javier Milei's inflation 'miracle' in Argentina is a warning to the world, not a blueprint

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:46:15 GMT

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On paper, the numbers look astonishing. The annual rate of inflation in Argentina has plummeted from 211% in 2023 to 31.5% by the end of 2025.

President Javier Milei is taking plenty of credit for the drop. And he spent some time on Wall Street last mon

Economic Watch: Malaysian firm thrives in China's saline-alkali soil

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:20:42 GMT

Inside one of them, Tian Tao, 43, checked a pond of water slowly turning green. "In a few days, it'll be deep emerald, ready for harvest," he said, testing th

China firmly opposes U.S. manipulation of so-called "general license" to restrict China-Venezuela cooperation: spokesperson

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:46:28 GMT

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China firmly opposes the United States' manipulation of the so-called "general license" to restrict China-Venezuela cooperation, and China's lawful rights and interests in Venezuela must be safeguarded, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular news briefing when responding to a related query. "What the United States should

World Cup set for new era as giants miss out

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:45:35 GMT

MEXICO CITY, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The remaining places for this year's FIFA World Cup were finalized on Tuesday, capping a qualifying campaign that spanned nearly three years and setting the stage for the tournament's first 48-team edition.

The competition will be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. The expanded format has opened the door to new contenders while leaving sever

What Detroit can learn from participatory budgeting processes in NYC, Boston and Brazil

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:16:23 GMT

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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City address on March 31, 2026, at Mumford High School on the city's northwest side

Iraq, DR Congo qualify for FIFA World Cup

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:16:04 GMT

MONTERREY, Mexico, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Iraq and the Democratic Republic of the Congo booked places at the FIFA World Cup finals on Tuesday after playoff wins over Bolivia and Jamaica.

Aymen Hussein scored a second-half winner as Iraq secured a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in Monterrey to end a 40-year wait to return to the tournament.

Luton Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi put the Asian team ahead by heading in fr

Spain held by Egypt in pre-World Cup warmup

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:46:59 GMT

MADRID, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Spain completed its preparations for this summer's FIFA World Cup finals with a 0-0 draw against Egypt in a friendly at Espanyol's RCDE Stadium on Tuesday.

Coach Luis de la Fuente made sweeping changes to the side that beat Serbia 3-0 on Friday, with David Raya in goal, Ferran Torres leading the attack, Carlos Soler starting in central midfield and Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetx

Lula confirms Alckmin as running mate for Brazil's 2026 election

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:45:24 GMT

BRASILIA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced Tuesday that Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will be his running mate in this year's presidential election, as a cabinet reshuffle gathers pace ahead of the October vote.

Speaking at a cabinet meeting at the Planalto Palace, Lula said that Alckmin will step down as minister of development, industry, trade and services to focus

Wang Chuqin off to winning start at ITTF World Cup

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:16:54 GMT

MACAO, March 31 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Wang Chuqin of China opened his ITTF World Cup campaign in style with a dominant 3-0 victory over Romania's Eduard Ionescu, while his compatriot Liang Jingkun slipped to a surprise 3-2 defeat against Argentina's Horacio Cifuentes in Tuesday's group-stage action.

Wang led 5-1 in his opening game before Ionescu fought back to 5-5 and then 5-6. Wang edged ahead again to 7-6,

Germany facing striker problem ahead of World Cup

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:20:56 GMT

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BERLIN, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann faces growing concerns over his striking options ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with no clear first-choice forward emerging.

Nagelsmann traveled to Eindhoven to watch group opponent Ecuador in a friendly against the Netherlands, but questions persist over Germany's attacking line, particularly the lack of a reliable penalty-bo

China Focus: China's surgical robots serve patients worldwide

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:16:26 GMT

CHENGDU, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Seated at a console inside a hospital in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Piotr Suwalski, a Polish doctor, fixed his gaze on the screen ahead of him while manipulating a surgical robot located more than 7,000 km away in Poland.

About two hours later, the surgery was successfully completed, boosting the doctor's confidence in promoting the technology back home.

Suwalski, d

1 student killed in Argentina school shooting

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:45:20 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, March 30 (Xinhua) -- A 13-year-old student was killed and eight others were injured in a school shooting Monday in Argentina's Santa Fe province, said local authorities.

The incident occurred at around 7 a.m. local time at a normal school in the city of San Cristobal. A 15-year-old student opened fire with a shotgun, killing the 13-year-old student.

The shooting took place as students were g

U.S. embassy in Venezuela officially reopens

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:45:38 GMT

WASHINGTON, March 30 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela's capital resumed operations on Monday, roughly three months after U.S. forces raided the South American country and forcibly seized its president, Nicolas Maduro.

"Today, we are formally resuming operations at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, marking a new chapter in our diplomatic presence in Venezuela," the U.S. Department of State said in a statement

Flash: School shooting in Argentina leaves 1 dead, 8 wounded: media

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:15:21 GMT

Flash: School shooting in Argentina leaves 1 dead, 8 wounded: media

Exclusive: Saviola talks Messi, Yamal, and Argentina's title defense

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:09:09 GMT

Argentinian football icon Javier Saviola made a special appearance at Beijing's Workers' Stadium recently, bringing the excitement of the upcoming 48-team World Cup to Chinese fans.

In an exclusive interview with Sports Scene's Mike Fox, the former Barcelona and Real Madrid striker, who represented his country at the 2006 World Cup, shared his perspective on the immense pressure and pride that comes with

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:50:40 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country following the Trump administration's ouster of then-President Nicolas Maduro in early January.

The State Department announced Monday that it had resumed normal operations at the embassy in Caracas - which had been in need of significan

The 'huge' health benefits of walkable towns

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:42:20 GMT

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12-Year-Old Arrested After Classmate Dies From Water Bottle Attack Latest News

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:32:37 GMT

12-Year-Old Arrested After Classmate Dies From Water Bottle Attack Latest News

Small town police departments shutting down- Police officers weigh in

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:07:15 GMT

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Wellness retreat aims to help first responders break out of survival mode

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:04:56 GMT

Wellness retreat aims to help first responders break out of survival mode

Michigan sheriff's office DFR pilot leads to arrest on day of programlaunch

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:05:31 GMT

Michigan sheriff's office DFR pilot leads to arrest on day of programlaunch

Rossford Police officer donates kidney to Ohio trooper

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:03:23 GMT

Rossford Police officer donates kidney to Ohio trooper

"Bob's Burgers" actor pulled from fiery car crash by New Hampshire state trooper

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:02:42 GMT

"Bob's Burgers" actor pulled from fiery car crash by New Hampshire state trooper

Laura Dern To Star In Jeffrey Epstein TV Series UK Crime

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:02:58 GMT

Laura Dern To Star In Jeffrey Epstein TV Series UK Crime

Protester found guilty of doxing police officer in Colorado case

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:39:18 GMT

Protester found guilty of doxing police officer in Colorado case

Slain Chicago Officer Aranah Preston's killer sentenced to 55 years

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:38:48 GMT

Slain Chicago Officer Aranah Preston's killer sentenced to 55 years

3 Massachusetts state troopers plead not guilty in death of recruit during boxing match

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:37:17 GMT

3 Massachusetts state troopers plead not guilty in death of recruit during boxing match

Tinho Tucker-Wall To Compete In AMA Event

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:33:03 GMT

Tinho Tucker-Wall To Compete In AMA Event

Trump-Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Gets 4 Years For Child, Animal Abuse Videos UK Crime

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:01:34 GMT

Trump-Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Gets 4 Years For Child, Animal Abuse Videos UK Crime

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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:05:28 GMT

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