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US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, says Iranian President

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended a recent memorandum of understanding as the best way for the country to move beyond

Gauff and Pegula reach historic all-American Cincinnati final in 56 years

Pegula rallied from down a break in the third set to get past Swiatek, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4

Mourinho wins on Madrid return; Inter cruise while Man United stumble

In Italy, Inter Milan kicked off its title defense with a dominant 4-1 win over newly-promoted Monza in Serie A

Chinese humanoid robots smash human records at Beijing robot games

More than 2,000 humanoid robots were participating in the event

US, Canada fall deeper into trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse

Washington and Ottawa have failed to reach a trade deal, with the US imposing new tariffs on Canadian goods and Canada preparing retaliatory measures

More than 20 injured after earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shakes Japan

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometres, an area of Japan prone to frequent quakes

Central African Republic shuts gold mine after collapse kills more than 100

The Central African Republic has closed the Zamboye gold mine after a deadly collapse, citing regulatory violations

Iran security chief warns neighbours against joining US economic pressure

Iran's new top security adviser has warned neighbouring countries against supporting US efforts to squeeze Tehran

Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, passes away at 94

Kassebaum Baker died Friday of natural causes, according to her son, Bill Kassebaum

Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods beginning Sept 8

Carney said the dollar-for-dollar retaliation would target steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper and electronics

US judge blocks Trump policy suspending visas for nationals of 75 countries

US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, set aside the policy Friday as "contrary to law and in excess of statutory authority

Trump urges court to reject BBC's bid for family records in defamation case

In a court filing last week, the broadcaster asked for the court's permission to serve subpoenas on Trump's family members by certified mail instead of in person

Paredes handed 10-match ban as FIFA punishes Argentina players for scuffle

FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final.

Top ranked Jannik Sinner pulls out of US Open after suffering knee injury

Sinner beat Alexander Zverev last month for his second straight title at the All England Club, but then pulled out of the hard-court tournaments in Montreal and Cincinnati

England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in Headingley Test opener

Dismissed for 409 around 40 minutes into day three, England took a 238-run advantage into the second innings and skittled Pakistan for 135 in 37.3 overs

Starc claims five wickets as Australia rattle Bangladesh in opening session

After Australia won the toss and decided to bowl, with captain Pat Cummins suggesting "the wicket looks pretty good, but if there is any moisture in it, it might be this morning," Starc proved Cummins

Winning starts for Arsenal, Marseille and Betis as new league seasons begin

Newcomer Christos Tzolis helped set up two goals as defending champion Arsenal opened the Premier League season by dismantling promoted Coventry 3-0

Tesla recalls nearly 3 mn vehicles in China over door handle safety risks

China has stepped up scrutiny recently on hidden, or flush, car door handles following EV accidents, in which cars' hidden electronic doors failed and trapped people inside

Gauff, Tiafoe, Nakashima and Pegula reach 2026 Cincinnati Open semifinals

Tiafoe beat Italian Lorenzo Musetti, 7-6 (2), 7-5, and Nakashima beat fellow American Taylor Fritz, 7-6, 4-6, 6-3, marking the first time two Americans have reached the men's semifinals in Cincinnati

Trump loyalist Ed Martin leaves DOJ to focus on election legal battles

Trump said in a social media post that Martin is leaving his role as the Justice Department's pardon attorney to "fight Legal Battles" surrounding this year's midterm elections and the 2028 presidenti