The US Open mixed doubles event has created major interest at this year’s tournament after a new format brought some of tennis’s biggest stars together. Czech players Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the title on August 26 after beating Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Italy’s Flavio Cobolli. Muchova and Mensik won the final 6-3, 1-6, 10-6 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. It was their first Grand Slam title together. The Czech pair started the match strongly. Mensik used his powerful serve to help them take the first set in less than 30 minutes. He finished the set with an ace…
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Hollywood is mourning Tim Curry, the British actor whose bold performances made him one of the most memorable stars of film, theater and television. Curry died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 80, according to his manager. He had been in poor health for some time. Curry was best known for playing Dr Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The role turned him into a major cult figure and helped make the film one of the most lasting musical movies in modern cinema. The film was released in 1975. It was not an…
A major development in the Gaza conflict has raised hopes for a possible new path toward peace. Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza have agreed to surrender their weapons and transfer full civilian and security control to a transitional administration, according to Nikolay Mladenov, the Gaza Peace Board’s high representative. Mladenov announced the development during a United Nations Security Council briefing on Wednesday. He said the agreement was part of a US backed plan for Gaza. The plan seeks to end the fighting, change the way Gaza is governed and create conditions for a future Israeli withdrawal. The reported…
Nvidia has sent a strong signal that the global artificial intelligence boom still has room to grow. The US chip giant said it expects revenue to rise by about 70 percent in the next fiscal year. The forecast came with its latest results and gave investors fresh confidence in the AI market. Nvidia has become one of the most important companies in the global technology industry. Its chips power many of the data centers used to train and run AI systems. Demand for these chips has grown fast as companies spend more money on AI tools and services. The new…
The secret visit of US CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow has raised fresh questions about the future of the Russia Ukraine war. Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials during his trip, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. He did not meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit came as US efforts to end the war remain difficult. Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on Tuesday in a rare visit by a senior US official. The trip was not announced in advance by Washington. It became public after reports of a US government aircraft traveling to the Russian capital. The Kremlin later confirmed that…
German investigators have found another drone and suspected military explosives near Leipzig/Halle Airport. The discovery has raised fresh concern about security at one of Germany’s key cargo hubs. The case is linked to an earlier suspected drone attack near the airport. German officials say they are working to find who was behind the incidents. The airport is important for both trade and military logistics. It handles large cargo flights and supports transport linked to Ukraine. That role makes it a possible target for groups seeking to disrupt European supply lines. The discovery of more drones has therefore caused concern beyond…
At least 35,000 extra deaths have been recorded during Europe’s heatwaves this summer. The figure is based on early data from about half of the continent. The real number could be much higher. August data are not yet complete. The deaths have added to concern about the growing health cost of extreme heat. Germany, France and Spain have recorded more than 25,000 of the estimated deaths. Germany has reported about 14,000 heat related deaths. France has reported thousands of extra deaths during the hot period. Spain has also faced its highest heat death toll on record. The figures are still…
China has rejected new United States pressure on Iran. Beijing said it opposes unilateral sanctions that lack approval from the United Nations Security Council. The statement came after Washington announced a wider campaign against Iran and firms that trade with it. China said economic pressure will not solve the crisis. It also warned that wider sanctions could harm the global economy. The dispute is important because China is Iran’s largest trading partner. China also buys most of Iran’s exported oil. This makes Beijing a key part of any US plan to weaken Iran’s economy. Washington wants other countries to cut…
Iran and Oman are working on a plan to make the Strait of Hormuz safer for ships. The talks are a major diplomatic move in the Middle East. The strait is one of the world’s key oil routes. Its closure has cut ship traffic and raised fears over energy supplies. Iran and Oman said they are working on a temporary sea route. They also plan joint work to clear mines from the water. The goal is to help ships move through the strait with less risk. The talks come as the United States keeps strong pressure on Iran. Washington has…
Ukraine has received a small new supply of missiles for its Patriot air defense systems. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country needs far more. The new missiles come as Russia keeps up attacks on Ukrainian cities and key sites. Kyiv says air defense is one of its most urgent needs. The Patriot system can help defend against some of Russia’s most dangerous missile threats. Zelenskyy has not said where the latest missiles came from. He has also kept some details about weapons deals private. Ukraine has asked the United States and other Western states for more Patriot systems and missiles.…
