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Death toll in Indonesian earthquakes mounts; homes damaged in Spanish tremors

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:52:11 GMT

JAKARTA: At least 53 people were killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB).

Rescue teams were still unable to reach Nagekeo, the area closest to the earthquake's epicenter, because landslides had blocked roads and disrupted communications, officials sai

Rare total solar eclipse captivates millions in Europe

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:06:08 GMT

MEDINACELI, Spain: Millions of people gathered across Spain, Portugal, Iceland and other parts of Europe on August 12 to watch a rare total solar eclipse.

The event occurred when the sun, moon, and Earth lined up, causing the moon to block the sun for a short time, completely plunging parts of the region into darkness.

In Spain, large crowds filled cities and towns under clear skies as people searched for

Security averts Ceuta crossing, revives Schengen migration debate

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:15:12 GMT

More than two weeks after tens of thousands of people entered Ceuta from Morocco, around 5,000 remain in the enclave, according to Spain's Interior Ministry. The crisis has also prompted reciprocal border checks between Spain and Italy, while reigniting debate over migration and the principle of free movement within the Schengen area.

ALGECIRAS, Spain, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Heightened se

Chdia continues brilliance to claim UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses title in Spain

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:20:27 GMT

MADRID, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The mare Chdia was crowned champion of the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at its Spain leg, held yesterday, Saturday 15th August 2026, at San Sebastian Racecourse in the Kingdom of Spain, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of this distinguished global series.

The Cup series continued its distinguished run of success and its strong presence at European racec

Spanish F-18 jet shoots down intruding drone over Romanian airspace: Defence Ministry

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:59:06 GMT

Bucharest [Romania], August 16 (ANI): Romania's Ministry of National Defense said on Sunday that a Spanish Air and Space Forces F-18 fighter jet operating under NATO's Air Policing mission shot down an unauthorised drone after it breached Romanian national airspace.

According to the ministry statement posted on X, the surveillance systems first detected the aerial intrusion on the intervening night of August 16 a

"It's more special for me": Ayush Shetty ahead of BWF World Championships in India

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:57:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Indian badminton players Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda expressed excitement about competing at the BWF World Championships 2026 on home soil, with both players looking forward to the prestigious tournament in India.

The championships will be held from August 17-23 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Arena, New Delhi. In one of the most exciting first-round matches, the Asian Championsh

"Hoping to make most of it and win medal": PV Sindhu ahead of BWF World Championship on home soil

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:58:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu is looking forward to competing at the BWF World Championships 2026 on home soil and is aiming to make the most of the home support to win a medal.

Speaking at a press conference, Sindhu said the World Championships being held in India makes the tournament special for her. She also recalled her 2019 World Championships triumph and expressed hope

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-TEAM ACROBATIC

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:50:48 GMT

(260816) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of Team China perform during the Team Acrobatic Final of the World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 15, 2026. (Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua)

Thiago Agustin Tirante stuns Novak Djokovic at humid Cincinnati Open

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:19:29 GMT

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Argentina's Thiago Agustin Tirante notched the biggest win of his career Saturday, dispatching No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Open at Mason, Ohio.

Tirante recorded 13 aces and 40 winners against Dkojokic, who wilted under the Midwest heat and humidity. Tirante finished off a wobbly

SPAIN-CEUTA-VIEW

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:15:13 GMT

(260815) -- CEUTA, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Makeshift shelters are seen on Trampolin Beach in Ceuta, Spain, Aug. 15, 2026. More than 72,000 migrants crossed irregularly into Ceuta from neighboring Morocco on July 30 and 31, according to the Spanish government. Most returned to Morocco later, while thousands remain in the enclave.Security was also tightened along the border ahead of Saturday after calls for another mas

Spain's FIFA WC hero Ferran Torres signs with UCL winners Paris Saint-Germain

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:03:36 GMT

Paris [France], August 15 (ANI): Spain's FIFA World Cup-winning star Ferran Torres finally completed his move from FC Barcelona to UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, the French club confirmed on Saturday.

Ferran's deal with PSG will run till 2031, and the star player will be wearing the number nine shirt.

'Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce it has secured the services of Ferran T

Atletico Madrid sign Argentina defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham until 2031

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:03:31 GMT

Madrid [Spain], August 15 (ANI): Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Argentina international Cristian Gabriel 'Cuti' Romero from Tottenham Hotspur. The 28-year-old centre-back has signed a contract with the Spanish club until June 30, 2031.

Romero joins Atletico after five seasons with Tottenham, where he established himself as a cornerstone of the club's defence and played a key role in their 2024/25 U

CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-TOURISM (CN)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:47:05 GMT

(260815) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members welcome visitors at the entrance of Xiangxi Mansion scenic spot in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, Aug. 14, 2026.

Leveraging its rich intangible cultural heritage, the city of Zhangjiajie has developed diverse summer getaways and multiple forms of night tours, fueling a travel boom during the peak season. (Xinhua/Dai Mingxuan)

Human currency: How migrants became pawns in a global standoff

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:54 GMT

Solving Europes migration crisis requires confronting the colonial mindset driving global displacementa step Brussels refuses to take

When European officials talk about migration, their lexicon is rich with high-minded platitudes - "humanitarian values," "human rights," "rules-based order," and "shared responsibility." Yet behind this rhetoric lies a transactional reality: The European Union's si

How Europe betrayed Madrid to punish Sanchez

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:54 GMT

Solving Europes migration crisis requires confronting the colonial mindset driving global displacementa step Brussels refuses to take

Former Cincinnati runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas advances to 2nd round

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:40:28 GMT

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The results have started to turn a little for Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas.

The former World No. 3 has dropped all the way back to No. 49 in the ATP Tour rankings, but he did win a title in Gstaad, Switzerland last month and took Alex de Minaur to three sets soon after.

On Friday, the 2022 runner-up at the Cincinnati Open g

Emiliano Arango defeats Venus Williams in Cincinnati opener

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:05:04 GMT

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Colombia's Emiliana Arango outpaced Venus Williams on her way to a 6-2, 6-2 victory in first-round action at the Cincinnati Open on Friday in Mason, Ohio.

It marked just the second WTA 1000-level match win this year for Arango, and it came against a seven-time Grand Slam champion and one of the most famous players of her generat

Disease outbreak hits Spains migrant-packed enclave

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:00:01 GMT

Gastroenteritis, scabies, and impetigo have been confirmed in Ceuta amid warnings of overcrowding and inadequate sanitation

Cases of infectious disease, including an outbreak of gastroenteritis, have been reported among migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta following the mass influx from neighboring Morocco in late July.

Spain's National Institute for Health Management (INGESA)

UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses renews distinguished presence in Spain on Saturday

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:39:30 GMT

MADRID, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) -- San Sebastian Racecourse in the Kingdom of Spain will host the Spain leg of the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses on Saturday, as part of the 33rd edition. It is the Prestigious Cup's second appearance on Spanish soil.

The Cup series is staged in support of plans to develop the Arabian horse racing industry and to sustain the backing of owners and breeders around t

Agoda Reveals Europe's 2026 Summer Travel Interest to Asia: Searches to India Climb

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:58:44 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 14: Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its ranking of European travel interest to Asia, based on accommodation search data from April to June 2026 for travel during July and August. India emerged as the fastest-growing destination, recording a 14 percent year-on-year increase in searches compared to the same period last year.

The United Kingdom was the largest Euro

ACs surge out, tourists flock in -- Decoding economic dynamics behind "China Cool"

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:46:14 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- As record-breaking heat waves baked much of the Northern Hemisphere this summer, China has emerged as both a key global supplier of affordable cooling appliances and a favored destination for international travelers seeking cooler climes.

Across Europe, Chinese-made air conditioners (ACs) and other cooling gadgets -- energy-efficient, smart, and reasonably priced -- have been flying o

Cristiano Ronaldo resumes Al-Nassr training after marriage

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:30:56 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], August 14 (ANI): Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training with Al-Nassr shortly after getting married, sharing pictures from his training session on Instagram.

The Portugal star posted images of himself training with the Saudi Arabian club, captioning the post, 'Back.'

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:46:29 GMT

GUIYANG, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- With summer heatwaves sweeping across China, the country's southwestern karst areas are getting creative, offering unique tourism experiences in the depths of the cool caves.

Following a guide, tourist Chang Ting ducked into a natural cave in Guizhou Province. After trekking about 100 meters along a narrow rocky path, her mobile signal disappeared.

"It felt like stepping into a

Spain rejects Moroccos claim to sovereignty over enclaves

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:22:23 GMT

Ceuta and Melilla are untouchable, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has said

Spain will not discuss the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has said after Rabat publicly renewed its claim to the North African enclaves.

The exchange comes nearly two weeks after tens of thousands of people crossed the border of Ceuta in an unpreced

Spain rejects Morocco's claim to sovereignty over enclaves

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:22:23 GMT

Ceuta and Melilla are "untouchable," Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has said

Spain will not discuss the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has said after Rabat publicly renewed its claim to the North African enclaves.

The exchange comes nearly two

Netherlands rope in Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez as head coach

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:58:51 GMT

Amsterdam [Netherlands], August 13 (ANI): Spain and Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has been appointed as the head coach of the Netherlands men's national team, with the deal running through to the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Xavi, a multi-time La Liga champion and four-time UEFA Champions League winner with Barca and a FIFA World Cup and Euro Championship (two times) with Spain, has been appointed to the position afte

Leagues Cup: Messi rejoins Inter Miami squad, returns to pitch after father's demise

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:31:14 GMT

Miami [US], August 13 (ANI): Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi made a return to the pitch, but Inter Miami crashed out of the Leagues Cup with a 2-3 loss to Leon on Wednesday.

Messi, who lost his father, Jorge (68) on Tuesday, was not part of the starting line-up as Leon faced Inter Miami at their home venue. With the side leading 1-0 at the half-time, Messi was brought in as a substitute fo

Netherlands hire former Barca great Xavi through 2030 World Cup

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:25:08 GMT

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Former Barcelona star player and coach Xavi Hernandez was hired on Wednesday to coach the Netherlands national team through the 2030 World Cup.

He received a four-year contract to take over a team that lost to Morocco on penalty kicks in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. It was the Netherlands' worst finish in 12 World Cup appearances.

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Ben Shelton, Brandon Nakashima set up all-U.S. final in Montreal

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:55:13 GMT

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It will be an all-American final at the National Bank Open in Montreal, as defending champion Ben Shelton will oppose Brandon Nakashima for the championship on Thursday.

Shelton, the fifth seed, trounced 12th-seeded Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 in the semifinals on Wednesday night.

Nakashima, the 28th seed, defeated 20th-seeded Rafael Jodar of Spain 7-6 (3), 6-4 in the

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDPAEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHANPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S SOLO TECHNICAL

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:47:18 GMT

(260813) -- BUDPAEST, Aug. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- He Zhien of China performs during the Women's Solo Technical Final of the World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 12, 2026. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDPAEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S SOLO TECHNICAL

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:46:33 GMT

(260813) -- BUDPAEST, Aug. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zakhar Trofimov of Russia performs during the Men's Solo Technical Final of the World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 12, 2026. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDPAEST-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-TEAM TECHNICAL

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:16:01 GMT

(260813) -- BUDPAEST, Aug. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China perform during the Team Technical Final of the World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 12, 2026. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

With Man-U debut ahead, Youri Tielemans still talking Belgium-U.S.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:40:20 GMT

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Even as his Manchester United debut draws near, Youri Tielemans is still fielding inquiries on the drama of the summer when he helped lead Belgium to a resounding 4-1 victory over the United States in a round-of-16 match at the World Cup.

Tielemans' sentiment remains as it was then, that FIFA's decision to rescind a one-game suspension to the United States' Folarin

"A huge hug to you": Cristiano Ronaldo consoles Lionel Messi after father Jorge's death

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:34:40 GMT

Lisbon [Portugal], August 12 (ANI): Portugal football icon Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his condolences to Lionel Messi following the death of his father, sending him and his family a heartfelt message of support and strength during this difficult time.

Jorge Messi, 68, died at a clinic in Rosario after a prolonged illness, leaving the Argentine football icon facing a deeply personal loss.

His father had pla

"I don't know how to go on": Messi mourns his father's passing in heartfelt tribute

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:32:47 GMT

Rosario [Argentina], August 12 (ANI): Lionel Messi has paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Jorge Messi, reflecting on their close bond and the pivotal role he played throughout the Argentine football star's life and career.

In a heartfelt message, Messi recalled his father's unwavering support, their shared World Cup dreams and the pain of losing him, admitting that he is struggling to imagine life with

Babar Azam returns to ICC Test batting top 10 rankings after two years

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has returned to the top 10 of the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after two years following his team's eight-wicket win over the West Indies in Port of Spain that helped draw the two-match ICC World Test Championship series.

The 31-year-old scored 88 and 24 not out, advancing five slots to 10th position in the rankings. He had slipped out of the

"No financial loss to Keralam government": Ex-Sports Minister Abdurahiman on proposed Argentina match

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:58:58 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], August 12 (ANI): Former Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said all government procedures were followed while efforts were made to bring the 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina football team to Keralam for a friendly match.

He said the state government did not suffer even a single rupee of financial loss in connection with the proposal. The agreement for the proposed match was b

Brandon Nakashima, Rafael Jodar reach first Masters 1000 semifinal in Montreal

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:40:34 GMT

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Continuing his impressive performance in Montreal, Brandon Nakashima dominated Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-3 in a quarterfinal match on Tuesday at the National Bank Open to advance to his first Masters 1000 semifinal.

The 25-year-old Nakashima, the No. 28 seed, lost just one service game while serving up 11 aces against the 19th-seeded Italian. That earned a spot in Wednes

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms marriage with long-time girlfriend, posts picture with rings

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:29:37 GMT

Lisbon [Portugal], August 12 (ANI): Portugal football icon confirmed his marriage to long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez on Tuesday.

On his official Instagram handle, Cristiano posted a picture of him and Georgina holding each other's hands and wearing their rings.

The caption of the post said, 'C(heart emoji)G'

https://www.i

Spanish fighter jet downs drone breaching Romania's airspace

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:50:35 GMT

Romania'sdefenceministry said Sunday that a Spanish fighter jet shot down a drone that breached its airspace near the border withUkraineandMoldova.

The incident is the latest to highlight the challenges facingNATOstates bordering Ukraine, exposing them to the spillover of Russia's war.

The drone, which entered from Moldova, was intercepted by an F-18, deployed on NATO duties, at 5:01 am local time (0201 GMT

Flood in rural northwestern Spain kills two, injures two babies

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:18:24 GMT

A flood and a landslide triggered by torrential rain killed two elderly women and injured two babies in rural northwesternSpainon Saturday, authorities said.

"The deaths of two women, approximately 60 and 80 years old respectively, have been confirmed," said the emergency services of the Castile and Leon region after the disaster in the small village of Manzanedo de Valdueza.

They added that two babies had

Morocco intercepts at least 294 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:20:46 GMT

Moroccan security forces stand guard as migrants gather on a hill attempting to cross from the border town of Fnideq to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, August 15, 2026. /VCG

At least 294 migrants, including 248 from sub-Saharan Africa and 46 Moroccan nationals, were intercepted on Saturday during operations to prevent a mass crossing, Spanish news agency EFE reported, citing Moroccan security sources.

Europe swelters under fresh wave of extreme heat

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:10:30 GMT

Millions of people across Europe, particularly in France, Italy, Spain and Britain, sweltered through another wave of extreme temperatures on Thursday as the continent's latest heatwave intensified.

More than 135 million people were forecast to face temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, with Britain recording its fifth-hottest day on record and parts of France soaring above 42 degrees Celsius.

United Nations Security Council should ensure that an international force remains in southern Lebanon to protect civilians and deter human rights abuses by the Israeli military and Hezbollah, Human Rights Watch said today.

In August 2025, the Security Council unanimously decided

Manual de Autoayuda at IATI Theater

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:12:54 GMT

For about a year or so, my days have been becoming shorter and shorter. Last year, during a therapy session, I said that every day was turning into a Sunday. Not because of its quietness or late rising, but because of that sensation of transition, a pendulum movement where nothing actually happens, but I am always expecting something to happen.

It is hard to say it, but I am becoming a spectator of my own life.

Rams announce 2026 TV and broadcast teams

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Rams will kick off the 2026preseason with a broadcast crew that features familiarpersonalitieswho will bring the game to fans across Southern California.This season,Rams preseason games will be broadcast locally onCBS LA.In addition, ESPNLA 710 AM andLaPrimera 1330 AMwill once again bring Rams fans the full season (preseason and regular season) of games.

J.B. Long will be joined in the booth by fo

How to Watch: Buccaneers at Jets | Preseason Week One

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:18:20 GMT

NFL preseason action is back! Find out how to watch, stream or listen to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets in Preseason Week One on August 14, 2025

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will begin their 2026 preseason slate at MetLife Stadium against the New York Jets on August 14. Kickoff will take place at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Bucs are making their second visit to the Meadowlands in the last four ye

Game Preview: Jaguars vs. Saints | 2026 NFL Preseason Week 1

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:49:46 GMT

The New Orleans Saints host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 3:00 pm CT.

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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:49:30 GMT

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How To Watch: Cardinals at Raiders, Preseason Game No. 2

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:36:28 GMT

Check out all the ways to watch, listen and live stream the Arizona Cardinals against the Las Vegas Raiders on August 13, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Thursday, August 13 at 5 p.m. MST.

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World Insights: Security averts Ceuta crossing, revives Schengen migration debate

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:15:14 GMT

ALGECIRAS, Spain, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Heightened security measures on both sides of the Spanish-Moroccan border helped avert a repeat of the mass border crossing into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta feared on Aug. 15.

More than two weeks after tens of thousands of people entered Ceuta from Morocco, around 5,000 remain in the enclave, according to Spain's Interior Ministry. The crisis has also prompted rec

Spain shines with duet free double at artistic swimming junior worlds

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:46:43 GMT

BUDAPEST, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Spain stole the spotlight at the 2026 World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships on Saturday, sweeping both the women's duet free and mixed duet free titles with routines of high difficulty and expressive artistry.

In the women's duet free final, Naia Alvarez Vicente and Daniela Suarez Fernandez, both 17, won the title with 298.6813 points.

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Ceuta steps up public health measures after mass migrant influx

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:15:05 GMT

CEUTA, Spain, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta have rolled out a nine-point plan to strengthen public health and environmental controls following a recent mass influx of migrants, local authorities said Saturday.

The plan includes enhanced tuberculosis surveillance, expanded monitoring of drinking and coastal waters, and stepped-up cleaning, disinfection and waste removal

FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain confirm Ferran Torres' move

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:47:22 GMT

MADRID, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday finally confirmed the transfer of Spain international striker Ferran Torres to the French club.

Torres leaves the Camp Nou after four and a half seasons in which he made 207 appearances for the reigning La Liga champions, scoring 65 goals and providing 22 assists. He scored 16 goals in La Liga last season, making him the joint top-scori

5.0-magnitude earthquake hits Granada, surrounding areas in southern Spain

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:45:05 GMT

MADRID, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 struck the city of Granada and nearby areas in Spain's southern autonomous community of Andalusia at 1:04 a.m. local time on Saturday, according to Spanish National Geographic Institute (IGN).

The epicenter, 5.5 km northeast of Alhendin in Granada province, was located at 37.1187 degrees north latitude and 3.6344 degrees west longitude, IGN data s

Atletico Madrid signs Argentina defender Romero from Tottenham

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:49:09 GMT

MADRID, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid has sealed the signing of Argentina international defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur.

"Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement over the transfer of Cristian Gabriel 'Cuti' Romero, who has signed for our club until June 30, 2031," Atletico announced on Saturday morning.

Romero has agreed a five-year contract for a price estima

Barcelona midfielder De Jong explains story behind knee injury

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:15:25 GMT

MADRID, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has spoken to the FC Barcelona website about the knee injury he suffered while playing for the Netherlands in the World Cup and which will sideline him for the opening months of the new La Liga season.

De Jong told the official Barcelona website he was "really gutted" at the injury, "because what I love most is playing football."

"I was r

Mbappe looking forward to winning titles with Mourinho

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:47:44 GMT

MADRID, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said he is looking forward to working with Jose Mourinho this season and set his sights on winning silverware after two seasons without major titles.

Speaking to Real Madrid TV, Mbappe said he had been in constant contact with the Portuguese coach who arrived at the start of the summer for a second spell at the club, with the task of turning fortunes

Russia takes fourth gold at junior artistic swimming worlds

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:17:11 GMT

BUDAPEST, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Kristina Chekhanova and Anastasiia Sidorina triumphed in the women's duet technical as Russia claimed its fourth gold medal at the 2026 World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships on Thursday.

The pair scored 300.1509 points for their routine themed "Dance of the Phantom Lady," finishing more than 10 points clear of China's He Zhien and Zhou Kunyi, who took silver with 289

News Analysis: ACs surge out, tourists flock in -- Decoding economic dynamics behind "China Cool"

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:16:40 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- As record-breaking heat waves baked much of the Northern Hemisphere this summer, China has emerged as both a key global supplier of affordable cooling appliances and a favored destination for international travelers seeking cooler climes.

Across Europe, Chinese-made air conditioners (ACs) and other cooling gadgets -- energy-efficient, smart, and reasonably priced -- have been flying

Across China: From cave exploration to cafes: China's karst "cool resources" fan summer tourism

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:18:24 GMT

Following a guide, tourist Chang Ting ducked into a natural cave in Guizhou Province. After trekking about 100 meters along a narrow rocky path, her mobile signal disappeared.

"It felt like stepping into

Spanish Supercup 2027 edition to be held in Turkish capital of Istanbul

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:18:20 GMT

MADRID, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The 2027 edition of the Spanish Supercup will be held in the Turkish capital of Istanbul, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Thursday.

The move is because the tournament, cannot be held in Saudi Arabia as the country is hosting the Asian Cup at the same time.

The 2027 Supercup will be held between February 2nd and February 7th, which this season sees La Liga wi

World Cup winner Torres misses Barca training again as he closes in on PSG move

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:45:43 GMT

MADRID, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- World Cup hero Ferran Torres is edging closer to a move to European champions Paris Saint-Germain with the confirmation that he has still to return to training with FC Barcelona.

The scorer of the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final was due to report back to start training with Barcelona on Wednesday, but the 26-year-old was given permission by the club not to return.

Ther

La Liga game between Celta Vigo and Osasuna postponed until August 27

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:45:39 GMT

MADRID, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Sunday's la Liga game between Celta Vigo and Osasuna has been postponed after a fungal outbreak has affected the playing surface at Celta's Balaidos Stadium.

Officials from La Liga decided to postpone the match until August 27th after a pitch inspection to see if the game could proceed or not.

Celta is reported to have requested the game to be postponed, whereas Osasuna had ind

Preview: La Liga kicks off with favorites absent from opening weekend

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:16:32 GMT

MADRID, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The 2026-27 La Liga season kicks off this weekend with a reduced list of matches, as teams whose players featured beyond the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup do not start their season for another week.

That means FC Barcelona, Athletic Club, Real Madrid, Real Betis and Real Sociedad will not feature on the opening weekend, while Atletico Madrid will play Malaga on Wednesday.

A-level results: key takeaways for language learning

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:05:35 GMT

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Exam-entry statistics in the summer tend to prompt debates about the future of language learning in the UK. These are often framed around

Former Barcelona boss Xavi appointed Netherlands head coach

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:49:47 GMT

THE HAGUE, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Former Barcelona player and coach Xavi Hernandez has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands national team, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) announced on Wednesday.

The 46-year-old Spaniard signed a contract through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, replacing Ronald Koeman.

Xavi called the appointment "a great honor," saying his football education at Barcelona, shaped

Total solar eclipse draws crowds in Spain, Portugal

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:15:05 GMT

MADRID/LISBON, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Spain and Portugal witnessed a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, with the path of totality sweeping across northern Spain and a small area of northeastern Portugal near the Spanish border.

Viewing events were held in many locations across the two countries, drawing crowds of residents, tourists and astronomy enthusiasts.

According to Spain's National Geographic Institute

Denmark defends Schengen, calls for overhaul of EU migration system

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:45:03 GMT

OSLO, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Danish government on Wednesday defended the country's participation in the Schengen area while calling for tougher European migration rules and pushing ahead with plans to establish return centers outside the European Union (EU).

The issue dominated an urgent debate in the Danish parliament, the Folketing, following recent migration pressure at Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Afri

Estonia to host Baltics' first AI factory with 22-MW capacity

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:45:14 GMT

TALLINN, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Baltic region's first large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) factory is expected to begin operations in Estonia later this year, with an initial capacity of 22 megawatts, Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) reported on Wednesday.

The facility will be operated by Amsterdam-headquartered AI cloud company Nebius at the Greenergy Data Centers complex near Tallinn. Nasdaq-listed Nebi

Migrant deaths climb sharply in 2026, new UN data shows

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Severe weather, war, economic pressure and shifting policies reshaped migration journeys across multiple regions in the first four months of 2026, driving a surge in deaths, according to new data released on Wednesday by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The UNs refugee agency (UNHCR) reports that 144 migrants attempting to reach Europe are dead or missing due to a series of tragic maritime inci

Xinhua Headlines: "China Cool" trends globally with unique cooling getaways

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:47:55 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- With the thermometer flirting with 40 degrees Celsius outside, Michael Shedd, a Chicago native, made his way to a hotpot restaurant hidden inside a former air-raid shelter in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Before him sat a bubbling, tongue-numbing spicy broth, yet the heat and humidity didn't seem to bother him at all.

"I feel it's cool as I get inside, just like there are

Is this the world's oldest image of a mind-altering plant?

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:11:12 GMT

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Deep in the El Castillo cave in northern Spain, up a side passage off the main pathway, there is a small painted panel most visitors would walk straight past.

Created some 17,000 to 15,000 years ago, it shows five red signs, each shaped a little like a bell. A natural stone ledge runs beneath them like the lip of an alt

Undocumented migrants into Ceuta in late July will all return to Morocco: Spanish FM

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:15:24 GMT

MADRID, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Tuesday that the undocumented migrants who entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in late July will all return to Morocco.

Albares made the remarks during a visit to Ceuta. More than 70,000 people illegally crossed the border into the enclave from neighboring Morocco at the end of July, according to Spanish government estimates

Barcelona winger Bardghji out for season with knee injury

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:16:03 GMT

MADRID, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona confirmed Tuesday that 20-year-old winger Roony Bardghji has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will undergo surgery in the coming days.

"Roony Bardghji has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee," the club said, adding that he "will undergo surgery in the coming days."

Barcelona did not provide a timetable for

Memphis Depay leaves Corinthians

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:47:18 GMT

SAO PAULO, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Dutch striker Memphis Depay has parted ways with Corinthians after almost two years with the club, president Osmar Stabile said on Tuesday.

In a statement on Corinthians' official website, Stabile said the decision was based "exclusively out of consideration for the financial health of our institution."

"We would like to express our deep gratitude to the player Memphis Depay

PSG bolsters star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:42:24 GMT

PARIS (AP) - Champions League titleholder Paris Saint-Germain bolstered its star-studded attack by signing World Cup hero Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year contract Saturday.

PSG announced the signing in a statement without giving financial details. Sports Daily L'Equipe said the club was paying the Spanish champion 50 million euros ($58 million) for Torres. The French team said he will wear the No

Fake accounts and false rumours drive new Ceuta crossing campaign

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:04:02 GMT

The campaign emerged just two weeks after more than 70,000 peopleentered the territory illegallyin one of the worst migration crises in Ceuta's history. More than 141 people died during the surge, Moroccan NGOs said.

Authorities on both sides of the border are treating the new calls seriously.

Moroccohas reinforced security around Ceuta and neighbouring Melilla, whileSpainhas tightened controls around the e

As millions gazed in awe, a swathe of Spain plunged into darkness

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:39:58 GMT

As impressive as it was fleeting -- barely two minutes at most -- the extremely rare astronomical event delighted Spaniards and tourists alike across a band of territory stretching from Galicia to the Mediterranean coast and the Balearic Islands.

As the light slowly faded in Tarragona, on the Mediterranean coast, a crowd looked on in almost reverent silence as the orange, late-afternoon glow gave way to almost co

Millions gaze as solar eclipse plunges swathe of Spain into darkness

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:39:58 GMT

As impressive as it was fleeting barely two minutes at most the extremely rare astronomical event delighted Spaniards and tourists alike across a band of territory stretching from Galicia to the Mediterranean coast and the Balearic Islands.

As the light slowly faded in Tarragona, on the Mediterranean coast, a crowd looked on in almost reverent silence as the orange, late-afternoon glow gave way to almost complete

Can UK's hard-right Farage bin financial probe with by-election win

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:38:47 GMT

Farageresigned as MP for Clacton-on-Sea on 8 July amid a probe by the parliamentary watchdog into his finances, freeing him up to call a by-election.

Clacton, a seaside resort northeast of London that voted overwhelmingly forBrexitin the 2016 referendum, is expected to re-elect Farage by a large majority.

With typical showmanship, the 62-year-old politician pitched the voteas a "people versus the establishm

Fremantle Dockers suffer 21-point loss to Port Adelaide in first home game at Cockburn ARC Oval

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:05:15 GMT

Fremantle Dockers suffer 21-point loss to Port Adelaide in first home game at Cockburn ARC Oval

Britain's best beach bars for a cooler by the coast this weekend

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:34:07 GMT

Britain's best beach bars for a cooler by the coast this weekend

US Warns Iran It Will Step Up Economic Pressure; Two More Ships Attacked in Hormuz - Algemeiner.com

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:02:23 GMT

US Warns Iran It Will Step Up Economic Pressure; Two More Ships Attacked in Hormuz - Algemeiner.com

Gaelic writers invited by BBC to pitch feature film ideas

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:35:02 GMT

Gaelic writers invited by BBC to pitch feature film ideas

Murder-suicide leaves 2 dead in Port Richmond, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:33:47 GMT

Murder-suicide leaves 2 dead in Port Richmond, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Boil water advisory in effect for Port Sulphur, Venice residents following water main break

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:52:46 GMT

Boil water advisory in effect for Port Sulphur, Venice residents following water main break

Its the SUV tyranny- where have all the normal family cars gone? - Coco Khan

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:04:21 GMT

Its the SUV tyranny- where have all the normal family cars gone? - Coco Khan