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Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country's boxing commission told AFP following the deaths of two fighters.

An emotional Venus Williams was non-committal about her future on Monday after the 45-year-old battled bravely before suffering a first-round defeat at the US Open.

Indian exports to the United States will face some of the highest tariffs in the world this week, barring a last-minute reversal from President Donald Trump.

Asian stocks retreated Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including the unusual firing of a central bank official and threats to impose export controls on microchips.

Venus Williams battled bravely before bowing out of the US Open on her return to Grand Slam tennis on Monday as Melbourne champion Madison Keys suffered a shock first-round exit.

A team of drone operators joined climbers and guides at Everest Base Camp this climbing season, armed with heavy-duty drones to help clear rubbish from the world's highest peak.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund said Monday that it had divested from US construction equipment firm Caterpillar over purported involvement in rights violations in the Israel-Hamas war.

Australia joined on Tuesday a string of countries suspending some postal deliveries to the United States, citing a "complex and rapidly evolving situation" with US President Donald Trump's looming tariffs.

US President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook "effective immediately" on Monday, citing allegations of false statements on her mortgage agreements -- as he expanded pressure on the independent central bank.

About 100 women, some having already made baseball history, competed in Monday's final tryouts for the Women's Pro Baseball League with hopes of jobs for the inaugural 2026 campaign.

Venus Williams battled bravely before suffering a first-round defeat on her return to the US Open on Tuesday, losing in three sets to 11th seed Karolina Muchova.

Skirts swirl and hats fly on a soccer field in Jenesano in central Colombia, as the "Smelly Ones" face off against the "Fillies" in a football extravaganza celebrating women farmers.

Revitalized by Caitlin Clark and other stars and boosted by a new media rights deal, the Women's NBA is struggling to reach a union deal 60 days before the deadline.

Bad weather on Monday forced SpaceX to postpone the latest launch of its massive prototype Starship rocket, key to founder Elon Musk's dreams of colonizing Mars and NASA's plans to return astronauts to the Moon.

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Perplexity AI on Monday said it will begin paying out millions of dollars to media outlets as part of a new model for sharing search revenue with publishers.

Maurice Tempelsman, a renowned diamond merchant and long-time companion of former US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, died in New York, his family said. He was 95.

Athletic Bilbao beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 on Monday to remain unbeaten after two games for their best start to La Liga since 2013 as Getafe also maintained their perfect run 2-1 at Sevilla.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the hard work has only just begun for 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha after his dramatic winning goal rescued the Premier League champions in a 3-2 victory at Newcastle.

Liverpool needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle 3-2, after blowing a two-goal lead against 10 men, in a Premier League thriller on Monday.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon, a 1,000-yard rusher last season, will miss the first four games of the upcoming NFL campaign with a foot injury, the team announced on Monday.

Liverpool needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle 3-2, after blowing a two-goal lead against 10 men, in a Premier League thriller on Monday.

US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested many Americans would like a dictator as he signed orders to tighten his federal clampdown on the capital Washington and to prosecute flag-burners.

The Trump administration's top justice official Pam Bondi hailed a "landmark victory" Monday as Sinaloa drug cartel cofounder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada changed his plea to guilty, meaning he faces life imprisonment and losing $15 billion.

Bolivian right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge Quiroga on Monday vowed to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck by the outgoing government with Russia and China if elected leader.

Inter Milan began their bid to reclaim the Serie A title with Monday's 5-0 hammering of sorry Torino in Cristian Chivu's San Siro debut as coach.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti did not recall Neymar and spared Vinicius Junior for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia next month with Lucas Paqueta returning to the national team.

Coleman Wong claimed a slice of history at the US Open on Monday, becoming the first man from Hong Kong to win a Grand Slam singles match in the Open era with a straight sets win over Aleksandar Kovacevic.

Rapper Lil Nas X was charged Monday with four felonies after allegedly charging at police who went to pick him up during a naked stroll through Los Angeles last week.

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the deportation to Uganda of a Salvadoran man at the center of a row over US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley could become the first playing captain for the Americans since 1963 as he ponders six selections to complete his squad for next month's event.

Sixth seed Madison Keys was sent tumbling out of the US Open on Monday, losing in straight sets to lowly ranked Mexican player Renata Zarazua.

Neighbors, volunteers and parents escorted children to the first day of the new school year across Washington on Monday, vowing to protect students from Donald Trump's deportation drive.

US President Donald Trump said Monday he hoped to meet again with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, possibly this year, as he held White House talks with South Korea's dovish new leader that got off awkwardly.

Carlos Alcaraz opens his bid for a sixth Grand Slam title at the US Open on Monday as Venus Williams prepares to make a record-extending 25th appearance at the tennis showpiece.

A diplomatic row between the United States and France escalated on Monday when Washington decided to stand firmly behind its ambassador's criticism of the French response to a rising tide of antisemitism.

France's embattled Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Monday his government would request a vote of confidence on September 8, seeking parliamentary backing for his battle against soaring public debt.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Monday blocked legislation that would extend rights Ukrainian refugees have in Poland, taking particular exception to child benefits which he said should be paid only to parents with a job.

SpaceX is gearing up for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket on Monday after a technical issue on the launchpad forced a 24-hour delay.