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New York City Marathon: Sweden’s Almgren and Kenya’s Chepkirui win as 60,000 take part
Sweden’s Andreas Almgren won the men’s race at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, while Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui claimed the women’s title for the second time with approximately 60,000 participants competing.
Sydney armed police start street patrols after Bondi Beach attack
Sydney has deployed armed police patrols in public spaces following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach last year that killed 15 people, including a child.
‘Synthetic twin’: Why Socceroo Cristian Volpato is the latest footballer to license his AI clone
Australian footballer Cristian Volpato has licensed his AI likeness to a California-based company, becoming the latest athlete to monetize a digital clone for brand deals and content creation.
Nike’s India campus is a long-term growth bet amid turnaround
Nike announced plans to build a new global campus in Bengaluru, India, as part of its turnaround strategy under CEO Elliott Hill, betting on the country’s growing sports participation and retail potential.
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American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will restrict complimentary business-class upgrades for elite frequent flyers on certain long-haul domestic routes, offering premium economy upgrades instead beginning Aug. 25.
July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
UK high street footfall declined 3.8% year-on-year in July as heatwave temperatures drove shoppers online instead, with London particularly affected by extreme heat.
How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for train commuters
A 90-second power outage at Network Rail’s Manchester operations centre caused widespread disruption across the North West rail network, raising questions about system resilience and centralized control infrastructure.
Cyclospora fears lead consumers to lose their appetite for salads
A cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has caused salad sales to plummet across restaurants and grocery stores this summer, though signs of recovery are emerging.
DPD temporary workers may have missed out on sick pay and pensions, internal documents show
Internal documents suggest temporary workers at courier firm DPD may have missed out on statutory sick pay and pension contributions, raising questions about employment compliance.
AI push is putting banks at mercy of tech firms, warns Moody’s
Moody’s warns that banks’ rapid adoption of AI is creating dangerous dependence on a small group of tech firms, risking widespread outages and vendor price increases.
Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
Thailand’s prime minister pledges stricter gun control laws after a 14-year-old opened fire at a school in Nonthaburi, killing eight people and injuring 22 others.
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact change US strategy?
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed a mutual defence agreement in Mecca, with a provision treating attacks on any signatory as attacks on all, potentially impacting US strategy and Arab-Israeli normalisation efforts.
Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know
A solar eclipse will be visible from Europe and parts of the U.S. next week, with total eclipse conditions in Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, Spain, and Portugal.
Crews recover 19 bodies from rubble of destroyed Gaza building
Nineteen bodies, mostly women and children, were recovered from a destroyed residential building in Gaza City after a four-day search operation concluded on Saturday.
Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Four people, including three Colombian women, were killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro during a sightseeing flight. The incident has prompted local officials to call for enhanced safety oversight.
Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency
Hungary’s Tisza party nominates Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief removed by Viktor Orban’s government in 2012, as its presidential candidate following its April election victory.