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Jannik Sinner powers past Arthur Fils to storm into Madrid Open final

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:29:21 GMT

Madrid [Spain], May 1 (ANI): Jannik Sinner brushed aside another formidable power-hitter in his Madrid Open title run on Friday, producing a commanding display to storm into the final.

The 24-year-old Italian was razor-sharp from the first point, dismantling Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 to reach his fifth consecutive Masters 1000 final.

Chasing a historic fifth straight title at this level, Sinner sealed the polis

Trump's troop-cutting threat tests transatlantic security ties

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:05 GMT

The U.S.-German dispute has evolved into a broader rift between the United States and its European allies, with leaders and analysts warning of lasting implications for NATO and Europe's strategic future.

BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense

Madrid Open: Zverev reaches semifinals, joins Federer, Nadal, Sinner in elite list

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:20:42 GMT

Madrid [Spain], May 1 (ANI): Alexander Zverev reached the semifinals of the ongoing Madrid Open, easing past Flavio Cobolli to continue his impressive run in the ATP Masters 1000 tournaments.

On Thursday, Zverev beat Cobolli 6-1, 6-4 just 12 days after losing to him in the semifinals of the Munich Open. The two-time Madrid Open champion dropped just seven of 39 points behind his first serve, en route to his four

"Why shouldn't I?": Trump weighs troop cuts in Italy, Spain amid Iran conflict

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:06:08 GMT

Washington, DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential withdrawal of American military personnel from Italy and Spain, launching a scathing critique of both nations regarding their positions on the persisting conflict with Iran. The move has further exacerbated the widening diplomatic chasm between Washington and its traditional European partners.

Addressing the media at the Oval Of

(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-TENNIS-MADRID OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES-SEMIFINAL

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:15:34 GMT

(260501) -- MADRID, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Marta Kostyuk hits a return during the women's singles semifinal between Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine and Anastasia Potapova of Austria at the 2026 Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, April 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

Netanyahu says Israel intercepted Gaza-bound "Hamas-supporting" flotilla, Spanish PM condemns action

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:51:27 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 1 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had successfully intercepted and turned back a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying activists.

In a post on X on Thursday, Netanyahu praised the Israeli Navy for stopping the vessels before they reached Gaza. 'Well done to our Navy! I instructed them to prevent a Hamas-supporting flotilla from reaching the shores of Gaza. The mission w

Reporters Without Borders slam Israel for abducting journalists

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:34:43 GMT

Three correspondents were detained aboard the Gaza-bound activist flotilla

International advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has accused Israel of kidnapping journalists traveling on board of the Gaza-bound activist flotilla intercepted by the Israeli Navy on Thursday.

The Israeli forces seized 22 of the 58 boats of the pro-Palestinian Second Sumud Flotilla near the Greek island

Reporters Without Borders slams Israel for abducting journalists

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:34:43 GMT

Three correspondents were detained aboard the Gaza-bound activist flotilla

The Israeli forces seized 22 of the 58 boats of the pro-Palestinian Second Sumud Flotilla near the Greek island

Mirra Andreeva, Marta Kostyuk to square off in Madrid Open final

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:19:11 GMT

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Mirra Andreeva of Russia will meet Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in the Madrid Open final after they pulled out semifinal victories Thursday.

Andreeva, the ninth seed, fought past No. 30 seed Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 7-6 (8). No. 26 seed Kostyuk needed three sets to vanquish Austria's Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 1-6, 6-1.

In winning the semifinal showdown one day after her

Alexander Blockx stuns Casper Ruud to reach Madrid semis

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:07 GMT

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Alexander Blockx won 84.8% (28 of 33) of his first-serve points and stormed his way to a 6-4, 6-4 upset of defending champion Casper Ruud on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Madrid Open.

Blockx, 21, from Belgium, needed just 96 minutes to dispose of Ruud, the No. 12 seed from Norway. Ranked No. 69 in the world, Blockx is the fourth-lowest ranked player t

Wanted Ukrainian Tycoons Family Ties To Russia War Revealed

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:18:58 GMT

A sanctioned mining concern that was formerly owned by the holding company of a Ukrainian tycoon suspected of treason and remains in his familys hands continues to operate and pays millions in taxes to Moscow, an RFE/RL investigation has determined.

Schemes, the investigative unit of RFE/RLs Ukrainian Service, also found that billionaire former lawmaker Vadym Novynskiy appears to have settled in Croatia, where he

Cara Delevingne announces debut music career, unveils 11-city international tour

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:26:37 GMT

London [UK], April 30 (ANI): Model-actor Cara Delevingne has officially stepped into the music world, announcing her debut as a recording artist along with an 11-city tour across Europe, the U.K., and North America, according to People.

The 33-year-old star shared the news social media, expressing excitement about her first-ever headline shows. She revealed that presale tickets will be available from April 30, w

US cable outlines new construct to control Strait of Hormuz media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:26:31 GMT

The loosely defined initiative will reportedly be pitched to foreign governments by the State Department

The US is set to pitch foreign governments on a new initiative for controlling the Strait of Hormuz, with participation explicitly excluding "adversaries" Russia and China, according to media reports.

The proposal was outlined in a cable sent on Tuesday by Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Alvarez leapfrogs Messi to become fastest Argentinian to 25 UCL goals

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:48:57 GMT

Madrid [Spain], April 30 (ANI): Argentina striker Julian Alvarez outclassed legend Lionel Messi to become the fastest player from his country to reach 25 UEFA Champions League goals.

Alvarez played a crucial role in keeping Atletico's bid for a fourth UCL alive with a fine penalty conversion in the 56th minute, with the clash in Madrid against Arsenal ending in a 1-1 stalemate.

Now, Alvarez has scored 25

UCL: Atletico Madrid, Arsenal play 1-1 stalemate in first leg of semifinal

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:39:31 GMT

Madrid [Spain], April 30 (ANI): Atletico Madrid and Arsenal played a 1-1 stalemate in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal in Madrid on Wednesday night.

Now, the second leg between these two sides on May 6 in London will decide who will make it to the final against either Bayern Munich or the defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain, with PSG coming out on top 5-4 in a thrilling first leg.

(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-BASKETBALL-EUROLEAGUE-REAL MADRID VS HAPOEL IBI TEL AVIV

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:17:50 GMT

(260430) -- MADRID, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid's Gabriel Deck (L) and Theo Maledon (R) vie with Hapoel Ibi Tel Aviv's Dan Oturu during the Euroleague basketball match between Real Madrid and Hapoel Ibi Tel Aviv in Madrid, Spain, on April 29, 2026. (Photo by Gustavo Valientev/Xinhua)

(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-FOOTBALL-UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-ATLETICO MADRID VS ARSENAL

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:15:55 GMT

(260430) -- MADRID, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Julian Alvarez (front) of Atletico Madrid vies for the ball during the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal in Madrid, Spain, April 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

Atletico, Arsenal draw 1-1 in Champions League semifinal first leg

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:13:06 GMT

MADRID, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Spanish team Atletico Madrid and English team Arsenal ended their match in a 1-1 draw tonight, during the game held at the Metropolitano Stadium in the Spanish capital, Madrid, as part of the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

Arsenal opened the scoring through Viktor Gykeres in the 44th minute from a penalty kick, while Julian Alvarez equalised for Atletico Mad

Torrid Jannik Sinner, Arthur Fils move on in Madrid

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:55:11 GMT

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Top-seeded Jannik Sinner saved all seven break points he faced and stretched his winning streak to 21 matches by taking down Rafael Jodar 6-2, 7-6 (0) on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open.

Sinner stroked 28 winners against 12 unforced errors while winning the quarterfinal match in one hour, 55 minu

Jannik Sinner defeats Rafa Jodar to reach his first-ever Madrid Open semi-finals

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:05:54 GMT

Madrid [Spain], April 29 (ANI): World No. 1, Jannik Sinner, defeated Rafa Jodar 6-2, 7-6(0) in the quarterfinals to book his semis spot of the Madrid Open 2026 on Wednesday. Sinner also made history as he completed the set of reaching all nine ATP Masters 1000 semi-finals, as per the ATP website.

The Italian defeated the 19-year-old Spaniard in a match that lasted for one hour and 55 minutes to reach the Madrid s

Europe faces intensifying climate extremes as reports warn of accelerating warming

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:45:11 GMT

Since 1980, Europe has been warming twice as fast as the global average, making it the fastest-warming continent on Earth.

GENEVA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Multiple reports released on Wednesday paint a stark picture of accelerating climate extremes, with Europe warming faster than any other continent. The findings underscore that climate change has become an urgent reality reshaping ecosystems, econ

Anastasia Potapova upsets former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova in Madrid

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:05:03 GMT

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Unseeded Anastasia Potapova of Austria continued her impressive run at the Madrid Open on Tuesday, taking down former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova of Czechia 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-3, to become the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal.

Potapova, who lost in qualifying last week, will face No. 26 Marta Kostyuk in the semifinals after the Ukrainian defeated No. 13 L

Jack Draper to miss French Open due to knee injury

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season, including the French Open, as he continues to deal with a tendon issue in his right knee.

'My knee is on the mend and I've started back hitting balls but unfortunately I have been advised not to play Roland Garros,' Draper posted on Instagram on Wednesday. 'As gutting as it is to miss another Slam, th

LIV Golf touts 'strong momentum' despite New Orleans postponement

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:55:11 GMT

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LIV Golf said the league looks forward to continuing its 'strong momentum' despite postponing its New Orleans event scheduled for June amid questions about its future beyond 2026.

In a statement provided to Field Level Media on Wednesday, LIV said it intends to 'explore' a potential fall event in Louisiana while citing summer heat, a crowded sports calendar an

Varna Gets New Direct Route to Rome with Three Weekly Flights

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:32:00 GMT

Wizz Air has officially launched a new direct connection between Varna and Rome, expanding its network from Bulgaria with year-round flights to one of Europe's most visited capitals. The first flight on the new route took off on April 28, with service to Rome's Fiumicino Airport scheduled three times weekly - every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

The airline, which remains the largest carrier by market share in

Spanish PM Sparks Debate: Move to Legalize Half a Million Migrants

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:40:00 GMT

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez has urged mayors across the country to support the government's plan to regularize the status of hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, framing the initiative as part of a broader effort to promote integration and social cohesion.

The process, which began around two weeks ago, aims to legalize the status of nearly half a million foreign nationals already living in Spai

Hailey Baptiste shocks World No. 1 Sabalenka to enter Madrid Open women's singles semi-final

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:54:02 GMT

Madrid [Spain], April 29 (ANI): United States player and World No. 30 Hailey Baptiste pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the ongoing Madrid Open 2026, defeating top seed Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic three-set women's quarter-final clash on Tuesday, according to Olympics.com.

Baptiste edged past Sabalenka 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8-6) in a match that lasted two hours and 30 minutes at the Caja Magica, overcoming six m

UCL: PSG take slim lead after 5-4 win over Bayern in epic first-leg semifinal

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:13:17 GMT

Paris [France], April 29 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a thrilling 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in a high-scoring UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg, taking a slight advantage into the return fixture in Munich.

Bayern struck first when Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 17th minute. The hosts PSG responded swiftly, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia levelling the score in the 24th minute after an impr

FIFA increasing financial distribution to all 48 World Cup teams by 15%

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:55:08 GMT

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Amid widespread complaints about the cost of tickets and transportation related to World Cup games, FIFA announced Tuesday that it will hike the money received by all 48 teams participating this summer by 15%.

The national teams competing in the event in the United States, Mexico and Canada will see their preparation money rise from $1.5 million

Jannik Sinner's win streak reaches 20 as he cruises to Madrid QFs

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:40:37 GMT

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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner continued his quest to become the first player to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 tournaments by besting Great Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

With an early 11 a.m. start time for the match, the Italian didn't waste much time, taking care of the No. 19 seed in 87 minutes. W

Hailey Baptiste saves six match points to stun Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:40:25 GMT

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Hailey Baptiste upset World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and did so in dramatic fashion, saving six match points en route to a 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) victory in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

The 30th-seeded Baptiste earned the first top-five victory of her young career by handing Sabalenka only her second loss of the season. The Belarusian saw a 15-match

LIV Golf officially postpones New Orleans event from June

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:55:08 GMT

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LIV Golf and the state of Louisiana have postponed the league's golf event in New Orleans that was slated for June but left the door open for a different version of the tournament later this year.

The official announcement Tuesday came one day after reports emerged that LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil and Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development Susan Bourgeois agree

Jannik Sinner defeats Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 for Madrid Open quarter-finals spot

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:54:51 GMT

Madrid [Spain], April 28 (ANI): World No. 1 Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2026 Madrid Open on Tuesday at the Manolo Santana Stadium in Madrid, with a comfortable straight-sets victory over Great Britain's Cameron Norrie, winning 6-2, 7-5, according to the ATP website.

The Italian was in complete control right from the start and needed 87 minutes to complete a 6-2, 7-5 straight sets v

Defending champions PSG, Bayern Munich lock horns in high-octane UEFA Champions League semifinal

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:53:46 GMT

Paris [France], April 26 (ANI): The defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will take on six-time champions Bayern Munich in a high-octane semifinal leg one clash of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.

PSG is coming into the match after a 4-0 win over Liverpool in the quarterfinals, while Bayern are brimming with confidence after having eliminated the 15-time champions Real Madrid by 6-4 on aggreg

Watershed moment as UK healthy life expectancy plunges study

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:26:12 GMT

Britain is one of only five rich nations where health is significantly worsening, ranking second-to-last in the developed world

Healthy life expectancy (HLE) in the UK has fallen by about two years to just over 60 for both men and women, making Britain one of only five wealthy nations where people live fewer years in good health, according to a new analysis by the Health Foundation charity.

Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff sent packing in Madrid Round of 16

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:25:12 GMT

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Unseeded Austrian Anastasia Potapova surprised No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan and won a 7-6 (8), 6-4 battle in the Round of 16 at the Madrid Open on Monday.

Two of the top three seeds were shown the exit door, as Czech 13th seed Linda Noskova defeated No. 3 seed Coco Gauff 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (5). Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka o

Alexander Blockx latest youngster to knock off high seed in Madrid

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:55:17 GMT

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Alexander Blockx of Belgium was the latest player to secure his first career top-10 victory when he upset Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Monday in the third round of the Madrid Open.

Blockx, 21, reached the Round of 16 for the second straight ATP Masters 1000 event after first doing so at the Monte Carlo Masters.

His first care

Bulgaria Records Highest Real Wage Increase in Europe (2020-2025)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:02:44 GMT

Bulgaria leads the European Union in real wage growth over the 2020-2025 period, recording a cumulative increase of 37.4%, according to Eurostat data compiled by Euronews. This places the country first among 30 European economies in terms of real income growth.

Across the EU, average gross hourly wages rose from 21.5 euros in 2020 to 26.2 euros in 2025, an increase of 21.9%. However, inflation over the same perio

Kylian Mbappe suffers leg injury, doubtful for 'El Clasico' against Barcelona

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:54:26 GMT

Madrid [Spain], April 27 (ANI): Real Madrid confirmed a left leg injury to their superstar player Kylian Mbappe on Monday.

A statement issued by the club on Monday said that the 27-year-old's recovery will be monitored. It is not clear yet if it will affect his participation in the ongoing FIFA World Cup from June onwards. Placed in Group I with Senegal, Iraq and Norway, France will start against Senegal from Ju

INS Sudarshini concludes 3 day port call at Las Palmas under Lokayan-26 transoceanic expedition

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:49:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini concluded a landmark three-day port call at Las Palmas, Canary Islands, marking a pivotal milestone in its Lokayan-26 transoceanic expedition on Sunday.

The visit to the Spanish archipelago provided an important avenue for maritime diplomacy and professional engagement. The Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini met Rear Admiral San

Macao chief executive's Europe visit highlights SAR's bridge role, say experts

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:15:24 GMT

MACAO, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The recent visit by Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Sam Hou Fai to Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and Belgium has bolstered Macao's exchanges and cooperation, highlighting its role as a bridge between Chinese and international markets, said experts at home and abroad.

Sam, leading a Macao SAR delegation, departed the city on April 17 and wrapped up the t

Europe pushes global military spending to record high report

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:11:12 GMT

The continents expenditure has risen by an estimated 14%, according to SIPRI, as Russia accuses the EU of reckless militarization

European military spending helped to propel global defense expenditure to a record high of almost $3 trillion in 2025 despite the US decreasing its outlay, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released on Monday.

Europe pushes global military spending to record high SIPRI report

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:11:12 GMT

The continents expenditure has risen by an estimated 14%, as Russia accuses the EU of reckless militarization

Worldwide military ex

Sinner cruises through, Zheng gives Rybakina big scare at Madrid Open

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:17:18 GMT

MADRID, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Top seed Jannik Sinner cruised into the last 16 of the Madrid Open on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Elmer Moller.

After struggling in his opening match, Sinner found his rhythm in a tournament missing both Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.

Sixth seed Lorenzo Musetti also advanced in straight sets, beating Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 in a match that was closer than the scorelin

(SP)SPAIN-JEREZ-MOTO 3-GRAND PRIX

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:49:42 GMT

(260427) -- JEREZ, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team's Maximo Quiles (C) of Spain reacts on the podium after the Moto3 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto in Jerez, Spain, April 26, 2026. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

(SP)SPAIN-JEREZ-MOTO GP-GRAND PRIX

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:47:21 GMT

(260427) -- JEREZ, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ducati Lenovo Team's Francesco Bagnaia of Italy competes during the MotoGP Grand Prix of Spain at Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto in Jerez, Spain, April 26, 2026. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

Jannik Sinner, 19-year old Spaniard Rafael Jodar advance in Madrid

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:19:03 GMT

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Spanish tennis fans got a glimpse of the future on Sunday as 19-year-old wild-card entry Rafael Jodar of Spain defeated Brazilian phenom Joao Fonseca, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-1, before a roaring crowd at the Madrid Open.

Two days ago, Jodar recorded first top-10 victory, knocking off Australian Alex de Minaur.

Fonseca, also 19 years old and seeded No. 27 in Madrid, bounc

Coco Gauff battles illness, tough opponent, but advances in Madrid

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:05:13 GMT

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Coco Gauff is not the retiring type.

The third-seed in the WTA's Madrid Open became another player this week to struggle during a match due to illness and fell behind Sorana Cirstea by a set and a break on Sunday.

The two-time Grand Slam champion vomited as discreetly as possible outside the court area, took a medical timeout and was able to get some relief. She

LALIGA title on the line, the second leg of the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals headline the weekend of soccer across ESPN

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:21:32 GMT

LALIGA this weekend: FC Barcelona on the cusp of 2025-26 title; Real Madrid keeping the title race alive

Led by its dynamic attacking core, FC Barcelona sits 11 points clear atop the table and can clinch the 2025-26 LALIGA title Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes with a win at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona, Spain, against CA Osasuna - pending a Real Madrid draw or loss at RCD Espanyo

Israel Bankrolls War Crimes in Occupied Syrian Golan

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

(Beirut) - The Israeli government has approved a $334 million plan to transfer thousands more Israeli civilians into the occupied Syrian Gol

PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final thriller

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:24:00 GMT

Khvicha KvaratskheliaandOusmane Dembelescored twice each asParis Saint-Germainbeat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, an extraordinary encounter becoming the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition.

The first half alone was crazy, with Harry Kane giving Bayern the lead from a penalty only for Kvaratskhelia to equalise before Joao Neves heade

ARFSD-12 - Opening address by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda and Chairperson of the Bureau of the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:30:20 GMT

OPENING ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA AND CHAIRPERSON OF THE BUREAU OF THE 11TH AFRICA REGIONAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ARFSD-11)

AT THE 12TH AFRICA REGIONAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ARFSD-12) ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Your Excellency the President

Your Excellency Mr Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary

Pashinyan, Aliyev receive Gernika award

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:31:16 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - The annual Gernika Peace and Reconciliation Prize has been awarded to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for their efforts toward establishing peace between the two countries, Armenia's embassy in Spain reported.

On April 26, Armenia's ambassador to Spain, Sos Avetisyan, attended the award ceremony in the city

Where Americans are heading: Top five countries

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people leaving America to move to another country compared to previous years. Nowadays, people want to escape high living costs, expensive healthcare and work stress. For many Americans, living abroad is no longer a dream, but a sensible financial plan. Here are the top five countries Americans choose to move to and ways to make the process

Draft Watch Parties were a hit in Mexico, Ireland

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
The City of Pittsburgh set a record for NFL Draft attendance, with 805,000 people taking in all of the action from the NFL Draft Theater and Stage and Point State Park.
But that isn't the only place where Steelers fans gathered to watch the Draft.
The team hosted Steelers Draft Watch Parties in Mexico City, Mexico and Dublin, Ireland, with fans packing the venues to watch the iconic even

Record-Breaking World Heat

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:37:55 GMT

The world is its hottest in modern human history (circa 1500-present). Yet, fossil fuel CO2 emissions continue unabated, effectively creating an artificial blanket that retains heat. Despite decarbonization efforts, emissions continue to rise, driven by increasing energy demand and fossil fuel use. According to NOAA, over the past 60 years,carbon dioxide (CO2)in the atmosphere has increased 100-200timesfaster than it d

World Insights: Trump's troop-cutting threat tests transatlantic security ties

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:15:08 GMT

BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense commitments and Washington's military actions in Iran.
The dispute, triggered by disagreements over U.S. engagement in the Middle East, has evolved into a broader rift between the United States and its European allies, wi

Spain's defense minister dismisses Trump's treat to cut troops

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:15:17 GMT

MADRID, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Spain's Defense Minister Margarita Robles on Friday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troops from European countries, including Spain, amid disagreements over Washington's military actions against Iran.
Trump accused Spain and Italy of failing to support the United States in its ongoing conflict with Iran, adding them to Germany as potential targets for a re

Gaza-bound flotilla activists disembark on Greek island of Crete

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:15:10 GMT

ATHENS, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of activists from the Global Sumud flotilla, an international humanitarian convoy bound for Gaza, disembarked on the Greek island of Crete on Friday.
The flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters on Wednesday evening.
About 175 activists from various countries were transported by Hellenic Coast Guard vessels to the town of Ierapetra, according to G

FC Barcelona looks to secure La Liga title this weekend

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:45:45 GMT

MADRID, May 1 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona can be crowned in La Liga this weekend if results go the way of Hansi Flick's side.
Barcelona needs to win its road game against Osasuna on Saturday, and for Real Madrid to either lose or draw away to Espanyol on Sunday, to secure the title, before Real Madrid visits the Camp Nou on May 10.
Osasuna's El Sadar Stadium is a difficult ground for Flick, who suffered his

11 states condemn Israeli assault on Gaza-bound aid flotilla

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:15:04 GMT

ISLAMABAD, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Eleven countries, including Pakistan, on Friday strongly condemned what they described as an Israeli assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a pro-Palestinian humanitarian convoy, calling it a violation of international law and an obstruction of humanitarian efforts aimed at Gaza.
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Trkiye, Brazil, Jordan, Bangladesh, Colombia, Lib

Blockx stuns Ruud, teenager Andreeva through at Madrid Open

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:49:06 GMT

MADRID, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Blockx produced a major upset in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open by beating reigning champion Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday.
Blockx only moved into the world's top 100 around two months ago. The 21-year-old Belgian has knocked out four seeded players in Madrid, including third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Speaking after his win, Blockx admitted he had never ex

Trump weighs to cut U.S. troops in at least 3 European nations

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:15:10 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he may reduce U.S. military presence in Spain and Italy, one day after he announced that his administration is assessing a possible cut of troops in Germany.
"Yeah, probably will," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked about the possible reduction.
"Why shouldn't I? Italy has not been of any help. Spain has been horrib

Spanish researchers use drones, AI to identify wheat resilient to climate change

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:45:08 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Spanish researchers from the University of Barcelona (UB) has used drones, airborne and ground cameras and sensors, as well as artificial intelligence (AI) to develop an innovative way to identify wheat resilient to climate change without compromising yields.
The new study was published in the journal Plant Phenomics in April. UB scholars carried out the studies with the Ag

Spain summons Israeli envoy, condemns detention of Gaza-bound flotilla members

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:45:04 GMT

MADRID, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Thursday urgently summoned Israel's charge d'affaires in Madrid, expressing his "strongest condemnation" over the detention of members of the Global Sumud flotilla, a pro-Palestinian humanitarian convoy bound for the Gaza Strip.
The Spanish Foreign Ministry said consular protection mechanisms have been activated, according to the Spanis

China edges Romania for first win at men's ice hockey World Championship

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:15:42 GMT

SHENZHEN, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China secured its first win at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B on Thursday, defeating Romania 4-3 in overtime after Hou Yuyang converted a decisive penalty shot.
Romania opened the scoring eight minutes into the first period on a power play, before Hou assisted Wang Jing, who leveled the score with a deft finish.
China's Zhang Jiaqi fired a long-ran

Italy urges Israel to free nationals detained in Gaza flotilla interception

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:13 GMT

ROME, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The Italian government on Thursday called on Israel to immediately release the 24 Italian nationals detained during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, and urged the Israeli authorities to provide further details about the incident.
In a statement, the office of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the seizure of the vessels and called on Israel to "immediately re

Eurozone inflation hits 3 pct in April as first-quarter growth slows

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:08 GMT

BRUSSELS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Euro area annual inflation is expected to rise to 3.0 percent in April, up from 2.6 percent in March, while economic growth remained weak in the first quarter, Eurostat said on Thursday.
According to a flash estimate from the European Union's statistical office, services inflation stood at 3.0 percent, down from 3.2 percent in March. Food, alcohol and tobacco prices rose by 2.5 per

Preview: Arsenal faces Fulham to pressure City in Premier League title race

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:18:05 GMT

LONDON, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Arsenal can pile pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race at home to Fulham on Saturday, but coach Mikel Arteta must juggle his resources as he balances domestic and European ambitions.
A narrow win over Newcastle United last weekend lifted Arsenal back to the top of the table, three points ahead of City, who played in the FA Cup. Victory against Fulham would exte

Preview: Barcelona could wrap up La Liga title as relegation battle continues

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:47:23 GMT

MADRID, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The 34th round of La Liga this weekend could see the title all but decided and another Champions League place confirmed.
FC Barcelona will be crowned champion if it wins away to Osasuna on Saturday and Real Madrid loses at Espanyol on Sunday night.
Barca travels to Pamplona without Lamine Yamal, though Raphinha and Marc Bernal could feature. Osasuna, ninth and pushing for Euro

Late own goal denies Palmeiras in Asuncion

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:47:26 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel scored a late own goal as Paraguay's Cerro Porteno salvaged a 1-1 home draw with Brazilian side Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores group stage on Wednesday.
Colombian midfielder Jhon Arias gave Palmeiras the lead in Asuncion by firing in from close range after Allan's cross.
The visitors looked to be cruising until the 72nd minute when Juan Itu

Sinner into Madrid Open semis, Potapova beats Pliskova

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:46:04 GMT

MADRID, April 29 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Jannik Sinner reached his first semifinal at the Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday with a 6-2, 7-6 (0) win over Rafael Jodar.
Madrid-born Jodar has been one of the surprise packages of the tournament after his semifinal run at the recent Conde de Godo (Barcelona Open), and he enjoyed strong home support at the Caja Magica.
He created seven break points against Sinner,

Osasuna winger Munoz suffers calf injury, World Cup hopes hit

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:18:22 GMT

MADRID, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Osasuna winger Victor Munoz's hopes of earning a place in Spain's World Cup squad have suffered a setback after he picked up a calf injury that will sideline him for at least two weeks.
The winger, who received his first Spain call-up in March and scored on his debut against Serbia, has impressed in his first La Liga season. His form has reportedly attracted transfer interest from FC

Atletico Madrid, Arsenal draw as penalties rule at Metropolitano

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:15:48 GMT

MADRID, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid and Arsenal drew 1-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal at the Metropolitano on Wednesday night, leaving everything to be decided in next week's return leg in London.
Both goals came from the penalty spot, and Arsenal was left aggrieved after a late VAR intervention overturned what had looked a strong claim for a second spot-kick that could have

Roundup: Europe faces intensifying climate extremes as reports warn of accelerating warming

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:15:12 GMT

GENEVA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Multiple reports released on Wednesday paint a stark picture of accelerating climate extremes, with Europe warming faster than any other continent. The findings underscore that climate change has become an urgent reality reshaping ecosystems, economies and human health across Europe, calling for ambitious actions.
"Since 1980, Europe has been warming twice as fast as the global avera

China falls to South Korea in men's World Ice Hockey Championship opener

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:16:05 GMT

SHENZHEN, China, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group B tournament opened on Wednesday, with host China suffering a 7-4 defeat to South Korea.
South Korea's Kim Sang-wook opened the scoring in the first period, before Huang Yixiang leveled for China just two minutes later. In the second period, Kang Yoon-seok restored South Korea's lead, but China's Yan Ruinan q

Bayern edges closer despite defeat as Diaz leads fightback against PSG

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:46:27 GMT

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BERLIN, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Luis Diaz's display drew praise but could not prevent Bayern Munich from slipping to a 5-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal.
The narrow loss leaves Bayern with work to do ahead of the return leg in Munich on May 6, but the 29-year-old Colombian forward again showed why he is known as "Lucho," or "the Fighte

Bayern cherishes resilience ahead of Champions League return against PSG

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:46:24 GMT

PARIS, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich still believe they can reach the UEFA Champions League final after a dramatic 5-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal first leg, chairman Jan-Christian Dreesen said.
Speaking at a late-night team function in Paris, Dreesen recalled the tension of the match, in which Bayern trailed 5-2 before mounting a late fightback.
"If you are down 2-5, you are initi

Europe sees record fires, sea warming, severe heatwaves in 2025: report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:15:18 GMT

BRUSSELS, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Europe suffered record or near-record climate extremes in 2025, with heatwaves, wildfires, marine heat and ice loss intensifying across the continent, the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a report on Wednesday.
The European State of the Climate Report 2025 said at least 95 percent of Europe recorded annual tem

Sinner sets up quarterfinal with local favorite Jodar at Madrid Open

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:49:20 GMT

MADRID, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Top seed Jannik Sinner eased into the men's quarterfinals at the Madrid Open with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Cameron Norrie on Tuesday.
Sinner needed less than 90 minutes to win and reach the quarterfinals in Madrid for the second time. He also extended his winning streak to 20 matches as he looks to add Madrid to his titles in Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo earlier this year.
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Ex-Spain midfielder Canales leaves Monterrey

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:15:38 GMT

MEXICO CITY, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Former Spain and Real Madrid midfielder Sergio Canales has parted ways with Monterrey after almost three years with the Mexican club.
The 35-year-old posted a video on social media on Tuesday in which he expressed gratitude to Monterrey's fans.
"Saying goodbye to a place that has felt like home is never easy, which is why I struggle to find the words," Canales said. "I ar

Spain warns Iran war could cut GDP by up to 1 pct, push inflation higher

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:15:13 GMT

MADRID, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Spain's Vice-President and Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo on Tuesday warned that the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran could shave between 0.4 and 1.0 percent off the country's GDP in 2026, while pushing inflation higher.
Speaking after the weekly cabinet meeting, Cuerpo said the Bank of Spain estimates a central scenario of around a 0.8 percent hit

Atletico, Arsenal bank on set pieces in tactical Champions League semifinal

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:47:31 GMT

MADRID, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid faces Arsenal at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal, in a rematch of the league phase meeting that Arsenal won 4-0 in London in October.
Since then, Arsenal's imperious early-season form has dipped, with Mikel Arteta's side now locked in a tight Premier League title race with Manchester City.
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Sabalenka battles through at Madrid Open, Gauff out

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:15:39 GMT

MADRID, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Top seed and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka had to come from a set down to book her place in the quarterfinals after a stern test from Naomi Osaka at the Madrid Open Monday.
Osaka took the first set in a tiebreak and threatened an upset, but Sabalenka raised her level, breaking twice in the second set before taking control of the decider to win 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-2. She remains unbe

Mbappe could miss rest of season with muscle injury

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:20:00 GMT

MADRID, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is in danger of missing the last five games of the La Liga season, including the clash away to FC Barcelona on May 10, after the club confirmed that he suffered a muscle injury in Friday night's 1-1 draw away to Real Betis.
Mbappe had to leave the pitch 10 minutes from time with Real Madrid leading 1-0, before Hector Bellerin's late equalizer all but

Analysis: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 33

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:18:02 GMT

MADRID, April 27 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona moved within touching distance of the La Liga title after this weekend's games in Spain, while the relegation battle tightened further. Here are some things we learned in La Liga this weekend.
1. No Yamal, no problem for Barcelona
Beyond losing his quality on the pitch, there was a risk that Lamine Yamal's hamstring injury could dent the confidence of a side that

Atletico sweating on injury concerns ahead of Champions League semifinal

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:38 GMT

MADRID, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is sweating on the fitness of four players ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semifinal first leg at home to Arsenal.
With Atletico's only remaining title chance this season lying in Europe after its Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad, Simeone's side faces an Arsenal team that has dipped in form in recent weeks, with a place in what woul

Roundup: Macao chief executive's Europe visit highlights SAR's bridge role, say experts

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:45:12 GMT

MACAO, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The recent visit by Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Sam Hou Fai to Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and Belgium has bolstered Macao's exchanges and cooperation, highlighting its role as a bridge between Chinese and international markets, said experts at home and abroad.
Sam, leading a Macao SAR delegation, departed the city on April 17 and wrapped up the

Sinner cruises through, Zhang gives Rybakina big scare at Madrid Open

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:15:36 GMT

MADRID, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Top seed Jannik Sinner cruised into the last 16 of the Madrid Open on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Elmer Moller.
After struggling in his opening match, Sinner found his rhythm in a tournament missing both Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
Sixth seed Lorenzo Musetti also advanced in straight sets, beating Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 in a match that was closer than the scorel

Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:38:12 GMT

"The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
TheUnited Stateshad more than 35,000 troops inGermanyin 2024, according to the Congressional Research Service, although the number is now believed to be higher with German media saying it's nearer 50,000.
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Spanish PM led plot to rig contracts, graft trial hears

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:33:00 GMT

MADRID (AFP) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez headed a criminal organization that rigged public contracts and illegally funded his Socialist party, a defendant in a trial that has threatened the government told a court on Wednesday.

The trial of Sanchez's former right-hand man Jose Luis Abalos is just one of several investigations into alleged corruption by the Socialist premier's family and ex-politic

Europe hit by record heat, glacier loss and marine extremes: report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:26:26 GMT

"The climate indicators... are quite worrying," Mauro Facchini, a European Commission official, told journalists.
The European State of the Climate report underscores the urgent need for the region to adapt to global warming and accelerate its transition to clean energy, another EU official said.
Here are some key findings of the report published by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World M

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Fri, 01 May 2026 21:04:35 GMT
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Fri, 01 May 2026 15:34:32 GMT
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Edinburgh-bound Ryanair flight from Alicante declares mid-air emergency

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:02:36 GMT
Edinburgh-bound Ryanair flight from Alicante declares mid-air emergency

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT
Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:28 GMT
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Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT
Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:47 GMT
Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:03 GMT
Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call