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Pope Leo XIV shows "good recovery" from lung cancer surgery

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:36:49 GMT

Rome [Italy], October 15 (ANI): Pope Leo XIV is demonstrating positive health progress on his third day in hospital following a surgical procedure to excise the lower lobe of his right lung due to a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Holy See Press Office stated in its latest update.

Detailing his condition, the statement noted, 'This morning, the Holy Father underwent routine checks, which yielded norma

Netflix secures exclusive rights to 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain, Andorra

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:37:55 GMT

Los Angeles [US], October 14 (ANI): Streaming giant Netflix has secured exclusive broadcasting rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, acquiring rights to all 104 matches of the tournament.

The agreement with FIFA covers the centenary edition of the tournament, which Spain, the reigning world champions, will co-host with Morocco and Portugal, as per Variety.

Under the deal, one match p

Soccer viewership in US surging since World Cup

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:19:03 GMT

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Record ratings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States have carried over to U.S. viewership of the sport's top leagues since July, according to Nielsen research findings announced Tuesday.

Nielsen's Fan Insights data showed that the number of U.S. residents identifying as soccer fans increased 13%, from 66.8 million in July 2025 to 75.2 million in July 2026.

Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami aims to subdue New York City FC

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:05:04 GMT

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With Ballon d'Or speculation surrounding Lionel Messi, Inter Miami's global icon will try to lead it to another valuable three points when the Herons host New York City FC on Wednesday night.

Messi and Luis Suarez each scored braces Saturday in a 4-0 win over D.C. United to snap a five-match winless stretch (0-1-4) and push Inter Miami (13-5-10, 49 points) back into second place

UNGA adopts pandemic declaration with 153 votes in favour; US, Israel, Argentina oppose

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:35:58 GMT

New York [US], October 13 (ANI): The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, with 153 countries voting in favour, three against and two abstaining, after objections from the United States and a few other countries prevented the text from being approved by consensus.

Argentina, Israel and the United States voted against the declarati

Astra Studios and VerSe Innovation launch the Astra-Spark Alliance at MIPCOM, opening an AI-native co-production model to global studios, streamers and brands

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:35:23 GMT

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Cannes [France], October 13: Astra Studios, backed by India's leading production house Hombale Group, and VerSe Innovation today joined forces to form the Astra-Spark Alliance. The announcement coincides with Astra Studios' launch of AstraLabs, its technology IP arm. The two companies will co-develop and take to market an AI-native production architecture built on SparkStation, VerSe's AI Content Operating Sy

From ethnic vibes to highway rides: Review of VENII footwear, Royal Enfield boots

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:36:47 GMT

By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Did you notice how travel and everything ethnic start trending the moment the festive season starts? But here's the thing. Wearing those casual shoes does not make that much sense when you try to dress up to celebrate the festivals. That's where the importance of good ethnic style footwear makes a lot of sense. I recently got my hands on VENII and also, Roy

Indian Gen Z Places Family Time Above All, with 84% Calling it Very Important

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:33:12 GMT

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London [UK], October 12: The Family First Global Survey, an initiative by global education pioneer Sunny Varkey, reveals Indian families place exceptionally high value on spending time together across generations - while also facing significant pressures that make that harder to achieve. The Family First Global Survey found that 84% of Indian Gen Z say spending time with their family is very important -

Alexander Zverev advances, Ben Shelton out in Shanghai

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:55:14 GMT

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Top-seeded Alexander Zverev posted his 60th tour victory of the season but No. 3 seed Ben Shelton was ousted at the Rolex Shanghai Masters in China on Sunday.

Quentin Halys of France pushed Zverev, but the German survived to win 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-3 to reach the fourth round.

World No. 4 Shelton, however, could not shake another Frenchman, Arthur Gea, who upset him 7-6 (5), 7

Messi in Copa Libertadores? "We are ready for anything, and he certainly is," says Inter Miami boss

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:07:43 GMT

Miami [US], October 11 (ANI): Inter Miami coach Cristian Gonzalez does not rule out the possibility of legendary striker Lionel Messi featuring in the Copa Libertadores, the annual continental club competition organised by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), saying the possibility has been explored for several years.

Gonzalez said it would be amazing to see Messi compete in the tournament before

World Uyghur Congress intensifies global advocacy, flags human rights concerns in September newsletter

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:33:45 GMT

Munich [Germany], October 11 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) intensified its international advocacy efforts in September, raising concerns over alleged human rights violations against Uyghurs in China, transnational repression and the rights of Uyghur children, according to its September 2026 newsletter.

According to the newsletter, Vice President Zumretay Arkin addressed the 63rd session of the United Nat

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez net braces as Inter Miami blank D.C. United

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:19:49 GMT

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Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi each recorded a brace to help host Inter Miami emphatically snap a five-match winless streak with a 4-0 shutout of D.C. United on Saturday night in Miami.

Suarez also had an assist on one of Messi's goals as Inter Miami (13-5-10, 49 points) moved up to second place in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference and one point ahead of the Chicago Fire.

Messi and Luis Suarez net braces as Inter Miami blanks D.C. United

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:05:24 GMT

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Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi each recorded a brace to help host Inter Miami emphatically snap a five-match winless streak with a 4-0 shutout of D.C. United on Saturday night in Miami.

Suarez also had an assist on one of Messi's goals as Inter Miami (13-5-10, 49 points) moved up to second place in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference and one point ahead of the Chicago Fire.

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's planned lung operation this week

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:20:59 GMT

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PopeLeoXIVhassaidhewillhaveanoperationtoremovealumponhislungthisweek,thefirsttimeapopehasmadeapersonalmedicalannouncementofthiskind.

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Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for early-stage lung nodule

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:34:22 GMT

Pope Leo XIVannounced Sunday that he would undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule that had been detected at a very early stage.

The doctors believe it is advisable to intervene, and so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to have it removed, added the 71-year-old pope after the Angelus prayer, noting that the procedure was already scheduled for the coming days".

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Palmeiras beats Fluminense in Libertadores semifinal first leg

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:45:16 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Jose Manuel Lopez and Marlon Freitas scored in each half as Palmeiras secured a 2-1 away win over Fluminense in their Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg on Wednesday.

Argentina international forward Lopez put the visitors ahead by meeting Joaquin Piquerez's cross at the far post and firing in a first-time effort that left goalkeeper Fabio with no chance.

Freitas doub

Messi assists as Inter Miami beats New York FC

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:45:14 GMT

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez each provided assists as reigning champion Inter Miami cruised to a 2-0 home MLS win over New York City FC on Wednesday.

Suarez's inch-perfect cross set up German Berterame's opener and Messi then squared the ball for Rodrigo De Paul, who rifled a shot past goalkeeper Matt Freese.

New York City often troubled Inter Miami on the counterattack and

Argentina seeks int'l tribunal order to halt UK oil, gas exploitation near Malvinas Islands

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:45:11 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Argentina said on Tuesday it had asked the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to order the United Kingdom to halt oil and gas exploitation in and around the Malvinas Islands.

Known in Britain as the Falkland Islands, the resource-rich archipelago just off Argentina's southern Atlantic coast has been under British control since 1833. Argentina continues to claim sovere

Lanus beats Velez to end unbeaten run

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:15:24 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Lanus continued its impressive form with a 2-0 home win over Velez Sarsfield in Argentina's Clausura tournament on Monday.

Sasha Marcich put his side ahead with a 59th-minute strike and Tomas Marchiori doubled the lead with a 95th-minute own goal.

Velez controlled 50% of the possession but lacked a cutting edge in attack as it suffered its first loss of the campaign.

Radical economic policies in Argentina offer lessons - but not a blueprint - for South Africa

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:13 GMT

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Economic reform is usually judged by its numbers: inflation, deficits, growth. Less attention goes to the beliefs and habits that decide whether people will accept those numbers, and for how long.

Based on my research on comparative political economy and strategy in Africa, Asia and Latin America, there's an argument to

Palmeiras routs Corinthians to stay in title race

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:45:58 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Argentine defender Agustin Giay scored twice as Palmeiras cruised to a 4-1 home victory over Corinthians in Brazil's Serie A on Sunday.

Giay and Alexander Barboza struck first-half goals and Matheus Bidu turned the ball into his own net just after the interval as the hosts opened up a 3-0 lead.

Palmeiras went further ahead courtesy of Giay's 51st-minute strike before Gust

Di Maria brace sends Rosario Central top

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:45:55 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Former Argentina winger Angel Di Maria scored twice to lead Rosario Central to a 5-0 home victory over 10-man Independiente Rivadavia in Argentina's Clausura tournament on Sunday.

Di Maria converted an early penalty and the visitors were handed another blow just before halftime when Alex Arce was shown a straight red card for an ugly challenge on Gaston Avila.

Colombian m

Acuna fires River Plate to win over Estudiantes RC

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:46:19 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- A first-half goal from Marcos Acuna gave River Plate a 1-0 home win over Estudiantes Rio Cuarto in Argentina's Clausura tournament on Saturday.

The hosts took the lead in the sixth minute when Acuna met Angel Correa's cross with a sliding finish at the far post.

The visitors controlled less than 30% of possession and failed to have a single shot on target as they stumbled

Messi leads Inter Miami past D.C. United

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:46:14 GMT

MIAMI, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored two goals each as Inter Miami cruised to a 4-0 home MLS win over D.C. United on Saturday.

It took just two and a half minutes for the hosts to open the scoring as German Berterame's cross found Suarez, who sent a first-time effort into the far corner.

Berterame was again the provider in the 39th minute when his headed cross was volleyed in by

Boca Juniors hit with Paredes injury blow

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:15:12 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Boca Juniors captain Leandro Paredes is set to miss his team's Copa Sudamericana semifinal against Vasco da Gama due to a leg muscle tear.

The 32-year-old sustained the injury during a 2-2 draw with Instituto Cordoba in Argentina's Clausura tournament on Friday. Tests on Saturday confirmed he has a grade two tear in his right hamstring.

The diagnosis is expected to rule t

Battle for new Ellon health centre drags on as project delayed again

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:02:10 GMT

Battle for new Ellon health centre drags on as project delayed again

Ministry of Health and Partners move to develop action plan for mental health

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:04:14 GMT

Ministry of Health and Partners move to develop action plan for mental health

Onondaga dispatcher union sues over AI answering program, alleging state law violations

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:08:59 GMT

Onondaga dispatcher union sues over AI answering program, alleging state law violations

NYPD adds 42 names to officer Memorial Wall

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:07:44 GMT

NYPD adds 42 names to officer Memorial Wall

Chicago Police reach preliminary compliance milestone with consent decree

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:05:50 GMT

Chicago Police reach preliminary compliance milestone with consent decree

Rutgers Miller Center convenes international, federal and state leaders on protest policing

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:04:52 GMT

Rutgers Miller Center convenes international, federal and state leaders on protest policing

Bodycam video shows fleeing Oklahoma County suspect diving head-first through glass window

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:04:18 GMT

Bodycam video shows fleeing Oklahoma County suspect diving head-first through glass window

Deltona High School installs anti-shooter drones for campus security

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:03:27 GMT

Deltona High School installs anti-shooter drones for campus security

SS8 Networks Announces Key Executive Hire

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:03:12 GMT

SS8 Networks Announces Key Executive Hire

Video shows vehicle thief repeatedly ram cruisers, nearly hitting Kettering Police officers

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:02:51 GMT

Video shows vehicle thief repeatedly ram cruisers, nearly hitting Kettering Police officers

FBI Sacramento Field Office announces 100 arrests in summer crime crackdown

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:02:46 GMT

FBI Sacramento Field Office announces 100 arrests in summer crime crackdown

Champions League preview- Enzo Fernndez, Manchester City, Paulo Dybala, AS Roma - Mundo Albiceleste

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:04:46 GMT

Champions League preview- Enzo Fernndez, Manchester City, Paulo Dybala, AS Roma - Mundo Albiceleste

Lautaro Martnez scores twice for Inter in 4-3 loss vs. Club Brugge - Mundo Albiceleste

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:02:31 GMT

Lautaro Martnez scores twice for Inter in 4-3 loss vs. Club Brugge - Mundo Albiceleste

Agreement reached for Argentina vs. Uruguay in November - Mundo Albiceleste

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:01:57 GMT

Agreement reached for Argentina vs. Uruguay in November - Mundo Albiceleste

Women more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological - Women's health

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:07:37 GMT

Women more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological - Women's health

Convoy takes food through Philly for the Toyota Tundra Food Drive NBC10 Philadelphia

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:32:33 GMT

Convoy takes food through Philly for the Toyota Tundra Food Drive NBC10 Philadelphia

Legislature rejects Hochul's surprise billing reforms, siding with doctors and hospitals

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:30:53 GMT

Legislature rejects Hochul's surprise billing reforms, siding with doctors and hospitals