Okinawa resident Hiromasa Iha can still recall the screams of his classmates and teachers after a US military jet crashed into his elementary school, killing 18 people more than six decades ago.
Real Madrid, featuring several new signings, approach the new season with fresh hope under recently-appointed coach Xabi Alonso, looking to turn the page on a disappointing end to the Carlo Ancelotti era with "ambitious" football.
Fresh from storming to a record-equalling 19th English top-flight title, Liverpool have not held back in transforming Arne Slot's squad in pursuit of an era of Premier League dominance.
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Sports
Papua New Guinea's new NRL team needs a name, and the country's rugby league-mad citizens have been asked to provide one -- but will they opt for the Bees, Butterflies or Boars?
August 14, 2025
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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / Picktan Capital, a London-headquartered wealth management firm managing over $7 billion in client assets globally, a leader in forward-focused investment strategies, has officially launched its Future Proof Fund, raising $500 million in its initial offering, which is now fully subscribed following an overwhelmingly positive investor response.
August 14, 2025
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ANITA & ZAHA unveils a premium natural cosmetics range made in France, blending over 93% natural ingredients, luxury design, and eco-conscious values for modern, mindful beauty lovers.
August 14, 2025
Jannik Sinner ignored a mid-match rain interruption lasting nearly three hours as he booked his quarter-final spot at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Adrian Mannarino.
August 13, 2025
At least 87 people have died in Argentina after being administered bacteria-infected fentanyl in hospitals, a judge investigating the deaths said Wednesday.
August 13, 2025
Economy
Tesla is recruiting a motorist to test its driver-assistance technology in New York with an eye towards autonomous driving, according to a job listing reviewed by AFP on Wednesday.
August 13, 2025
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The NBA on Wednesday approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months after the deal worth a then-record $6.1 billion was agreed.
European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has told the Dallas Morning News that an experimental trial drug saved his life after he fought stage four melanoma for a decade.
Boeing defense industry workers currently on strike asked for congressional lawmakers' support on Wednesday as they seek to pressure the aviation giant to improve its bargaining offer to the union.
August 13, 2025
Sports
European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2.
August 13, 2025
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Jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's national security trial, which began in late 2023, will enter its final stages on Thursday as lawyers present closing arguments.
US pop great Billy Joel will auction the motorcycle collection he maintains in New York state after being diagnosed with a brain condition that forced him to cancel a planned tour, his management said Wednesday.
Barcelona announced Wednesday the long-term injury validation of goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen by the Spanish league, meaning the club can register new signing Joan Garcia without breaking financial fair play rules.
Typhoon Podul weakened to a severe tropical storm when it roared ashore in southeastern China early Thursday, state media said, after carving a path across Taiwan, shutting down businesses, grounding flights and knocking out power to thousands of homes.
August 13, 2025
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