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Fourth-seed Pegula took advantage of an error-strewn display by Poland's Swiatek to complete a 6-2, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4 victory in 2hr 30min. But heavy rain over the Montreal region washed out Saturday's second semi-final between third seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan and 15th seed Liudmila Samsonova. Rybakina, who battled through weather delays on Friday before clinching her semi-final berth in the early hours of Saturday morning, or Samsonova will now face a gruelling double-header on Sunday with a well-rested Pegula awaiting in the final. Читать дальше...

Six Afghan males died when a migrant boat heading to Britain sank in the Channel early Saturday, French officials said, as a search continued to find those still missing.

The 27-year-old finished on nine-under par for the tournament and level with Vu, who is aiming for a second major of the season following her Chevron Championship triumph after carding a 67. Ally Ewing, who held a five-shot lead overnight, slumped to a 75 but is still in touch at two behind the leaders on seven under. Angel Yin (67) and Kim Hyo-joo (68) are tied for third place on eight under. England's Hull is still chasing a first major title after several near misses in her career so far. Hull... Читать дальше...

The fly-half was initially shown a yellow card for a high tackle to the head of Wales replacement Taine Basham in the final quarter. But under new rules that allow a review panel to consider an act of foul play while the game is in progress, that was soon upgraded to a red. When Farrell left the field on Saturday, it meant a lacklustre England, who kicked off close to full strength, were down to 12 men with replacement prop Ellis Genge and full-back Freddie Steward having been shown yellow cards as well. Читать дальше...

At dawn some 4,000 heavily armed agents entered Prison 8 in Guayaquil in southwestern Ecuador, where the head of the powerful Los Choneros criminal group, Jose Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito," was being held. Images shared by security forces showed a bearded man in his underwear, with his hands on his head in some shots and lying on the floor with arms tied in others. Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso reported on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, that "Fito" had been transferred to La Roca... Читать дальше...

Signed from Tottenham Hotspur for a fee in excess of 100 million euros ($109.6 million), Kane could win the first major silverware of his career on his first day as a Bayern player. Kane, who will wear the number nine shirt vacated by Robert Lewandowski, indicated on social media earlier on Saturday that he was "feeling good" and "looking forward to the game" after taking part in his first training session as a new Bayern player. Bayern fans lined up hours before kick-off to get their 'Kane 9'... Читать дальше...

Since the government unveiled the reform package in January, tens of thousands of Israelis have joined weekly demonstrations in what has turned out to be the biggest protest movement in the country's history -- one that has split the nation. While protests have rocked many cities including Jerusalem, the epicentre has been the commercial hub of Tel Aviv, where protesters have rallied every Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. "Democracy, democracy," protesters chanted as they marched on Saturday. Читать дальше...

The death toll in the wildfires that hit the island of Maui earlier this week has risen to at least 80. It is by far the worst natural disaster in Hawaii state history. The historic town of Lahaina has seen most of its structures burned to the ground. FRANCE 24 correspondent Wassim Cornet was able to enter the disaster zone and speak to residents, some of whom returned home to find they had nothing left.

It was a first world title in the mountain bike event for Pidcock who raised a Yorkshire flag with a white rose above his head as he crossed the line after breaking away with two laps to go. The 24-year-old has also won a cyclo-cross world title and an iconic stage on the Tour de France at the Alpe d'Huez mountain. Pidcock claimed cross-country short track bronze this week in what he called a warm-up race. A year ahead of the Paris Olympics the cross-discipline rider started on row five of a mass start along with van der Poel... Читать дальше...

West Indies lead the five-match series, which concludes at the USA's recognised international cricket venue, on Sunday, 2-1. A largely Indian-supporting crowd saw their team make early breakthroughs with West Indies struggling at 57-4 with left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav picking up two wickets. But then Shai Hope steadied the innings with 45 from 29 balls before he holed out to Axar Patel off Yuzvendra Chahal. But it was Hetmyer who took on India's attack hitting four sixes as he put up his 61 off 39 balls... Читать дальше...

The French side confirmed Dembele's arrival earlier Saturday, activating a 50 million euro ($54 million) clause in his contract to sign the 26-year-old. Xavi defended Dembele against criticism and frequently hailed the winger, who became a key player in their La Liga triumph last season after years of struggle at the club following his 2017 arrival. "For me he was a good kid, a kid who helped us a lot, we made him important, for me he was an important player," Xavi told a news conference. "In the end it was a big disappointment... Читать дальше...

The role will be filled by Nayef al-Sudairi, the current ambassador to Jordan, according to a social media post from the embassy in Amman confirmed by a Saudi foreign ministry official. The appointment represents "an important step" underscoring the desire of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman "to strengthen relations with the brothers of the State of Palestine and give it a formal boost in all areas", Sudairi said in a video broadcast by the Saudi state-affiliated Al-Ekhbariya channel. Читать дальше...

Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been Spurs skipper since 2015, but the Frenchman's future at the club is in doubt. Kane was expected to take over had he remained in north London rather than moving to Germany in pursuit of the first silverware of his career. New signing James Maddison and Argentine centre-back Cristian Romero have been named vice-captains. "It's such a big honour to captain this huge club," said Son, who has scored 145 goals since joining the club in 2015. "It was a big surprise and a very proud moment. Читать дальше...

Five-time winners Dortmund went into the game without several key players. Karim Adeyemi, Giovanni Reyna, Nico Schlotterbeck and goalkeeper Gregor Kobel were among the injured absentees, but Dortmund were never likely to encounter a problem against the team from the German fifth tier. Sabitzer, a 19-million-euro ($20.8 million) acquisition from Bayern Munich this summer, premiered for the Black and Yellows, and made an impression in this gentle early-season test for Edin Terzic's side. But it... Читать дальше...

France has seen a slight rebound in the number of Covid-19 cases since August 1. The emergence of a new variant nicknamed "Eris" has led to a rise in the number of medical procedures and emergency room visits. Although there is no cause for panic, experts say it is worth keeping an eye on the situation as many superspreader events like festivals take place during the summer months.

His team came into the tournament as rank-outsiders but won the hearts of fans with their attacking flair, energy and never-say-die attitude. While they shocked world number two Germany in topping their group and made the last eight for the first time, European champions England proved too much in a 2-1 defeat in Sydney. "We have peace of mind because we know we had very good performances all along in the World Cup, and proved how Colombian football has progressed," said Abadia. "This is clearly... Читать дальше...

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Brady, who recently became a minority owner at the English second-tier football club, made his appearance at The Roost pub near St Andrew's before the game against Leeds. "Tom Brady is here and he's perfect," tweeted Kelsea Ravenhill, 26, from Birmingham. "The film crew, Tom Brady, his bodyguards all entered the pub for his Blues entrance and introduced himself to all our fans," Ravenhill told Britain's Press Association news agency. "The place is rocking, completely changed the atmosphere... Читать дальше...

A little-known senator from Pakistan’s least-populous province will be caretaker prime minister to see the country through to the next election, the leader of the opposition said Saturday.

The 31-year-old defending champion was 1min 14sec faster than her compatriot Loana Lecomte in the Glentress forest in Scotland where 13 world championships events are being played out. The Netherlands' pre-race favourite Puck Pieterse came third at 1min 27sec. Ferrand-Prevot now has 15 world titles in various disciplines and recently became the first female cyclist to join Ineos Grenadiers. She has so far been cursed at the Olympics however coming 26th at London 2012, pulling out at Rio and finishing 10th in Tokyo. Читать дальше...

Ntilikina, who left Dallas Mavericks last week to join Charlotte Hornets, was injured late in Friday's warm-up match against Lithuania. "His injury does not offer guarantees of a satisfactory recovery in time for the start of the World Cup on Friday August 25," the Federation said in a statement. The 25-year-old point guard is the second NBA star to drop out in two days following Giannis Antetokounmpo's announcement on Friday that he had not recovered quickly enough from a thigh injury to join up with Greece. Читать дальше...

Les Bleues suffered a third consecutive exit from the World Cup in the quarter-finals as they went down 7-6 in the shoot-out to the hosts after an engrossing tie in Brisbane finished goalless at the end of extra time. But Renard insisted his team could not have done anything more following a remarkable shoot-out which saw both teams take 10 penalties, with France crucially failing to convert four of theirs. Cortnee Vine converted the decisive kick to take the Matildas through. "I would like to... Читать дальше...

Kerr played for 65 minutes in Brisbane, thrown into the action for her longest stint since picking up a calf injury before the opening game of the tournament. Her entrance was greeted by roars from the crowd and she lifted her side as they held France goalless through 120 minutes before a breathless penalty shootout that the co-hosts won 7-6. Kerr duly scored one of the crucial spot kicks. "The biggest decision to be honest was when to bring Sam in. It was a massive decision even before the game... Читать дальше...

Broadcasters TNT estimated there were still 35,000 supporters unable to get to their seats by the scheduled kick-off time of 1130GMT. "This afternoon's game with Nottingham Forest will now kick off at 1pm (UK), due to a delay at the turnstiles," Arsenal said in a statement. The Gunners are aiming for a fast start as they look to go one better than finishing second to Manchester City last season. New signings Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber have all been selected for their league debuts... Читать дальше...

As Mbappe's contract dispute with the Qatari-backed club rumbles on PSG announced a new signing - Ousmane Dembele on a five-year-deal from Barcelona. He is the ninth summer arrival at a side which has lost Lionel Messi to Inter Miami, and may soon be facing up to life without Mbappe. In an affair that has dominated transfer market headlines Mbappe has refused to sign an extension to his PSG deal, meaning he can leave for free next year, with Real Madrid long seen as his preferred destination. ... Читать дальше...

Doors frontman Jim Morrison, Irish writer Oscar Wilde, French singer Edith Piaf and composer maestro Frederic Chopin are among the 70,000 more or less famous people resting at the necropolis, with some graves turned into shrines by worshipping fans. As the Paris summer has turned sunny again, visitors are flocking the cemetery, happily wandering and often getting lost among the headstones and the grassy paths, AFP reporters observed, putting the Pere Lachaise back on track for its usual 7,000 daily visitor average. Читать дальше...