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A butterfly in Yerevan highlights common ground on biodiversity

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:16:25 GMT

YEREVAN, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- A ribbon blending 23 colors forms a butterfly, with each hue representing one of the 23 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), adopted in 2022.

At the ongoing 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Yerevan, the emblem appears on conference walls, delegates' lapel pins and th

BRAZIL-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN RALLY

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:36:24 GMT

(261025) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro (C), presidential candidate of Brazil's Liberal Party, waves a Brazilian national flag during a presidential campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 24, 2026. Brazilian incumbent President and presidential candidate of Brazil's ruling Workers' Party Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and presidential candidate of Brazil's Liberal Pa

(SP)THE NETHERLANDS-ROTTERDAM-GYMNASTICS-WOMEN'S VAULT

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:14:05 GMT

(261025) -- ROTTERDAM, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Skye Blakely of the United States competes during the women's vault final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2026 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Oct. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-TELEVISED DEBATE

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:49:34 GMT

(261024) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, presidential candidate of Brazil's ruling Workers' Party, attends a televised debate with Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro (not in the picture), presidential candidate of Brazil's Liberal Party, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 23, 2026. The last televised debate of the second round vote of Brazil's presidential electi

UAE Ministry of Interior trains 30 Latin American peacekeepers in Argentina

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:53:32 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Interior (MoI) is holding a specialised course on United Nations peacekeeping missions in Argentina from October 19-30, 2026.

The programme brings together 30 trainees from seven Latin American countries and forms part of the MoI's drive to deepen international cooperation, promote the sharing of police expertise, and strengthen specialised skills and capa

Petroleum Minister discusses global oil, gas markets with energy expert flags Hormuz disruption, rising prices

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:32:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has discussed the forces shaping global oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) markets with energy expert Fereidun Fesharaki, highlighting rising supply from the Americas, muted global demand growth and volatility arising from the conflict in West Asia.

In a post on X on Saturday, Puri

Kensei Hirata joins Chandler Blanchet atop Bermuda leaderboard

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:25:09 GMT

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Kensei Hirata of Japan fired a 7-under-par 64 on Friday to join Chandler Blanchet atop the leaderboard halfway through the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in Southampton, Bermuda.

Hirata and Blanchet are tied at 13-under 129 after two rounds at Port Royal Golf Course. Blanchet held the first-round lead and followed his opening 62 with a 67.

They are one stroke ahead

Roger Goodell: NFL targeting Tokyo for game in 2027 or 2028

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:05:08 GMT

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The NFL expects to be playing a regular-season game in Tokyo in either 2027 or 2028, commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday.

'Listen, Tokyo is clearly on our list, whether it's next year or the year after. It's coming at some point in the near future,' Goodell told NFL Daily.

'We're going to continue to focus on our priority markets, which a lot of them they've been in, bu

Brazil election meddling: The stakes could not be higher

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:50:48 GMT

Meta's role has turned a tight race into a sovereignty crisis, with democracy, BRICS, and Washington's influence all on the line

Cut through the corporate damage-control flimflam - 'technical' issues and

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:03:21 GMT

Berlin [Germany], October 23 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the government is willing to bear the "entire cost" of export-related certifications for micro and small enterprises under the Export Promotion Mission, urging existing and new exporters across sectors to approach the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to avail themselves of the support and expand their presenc

Xiplomacy: Reading Xi's vision for global governance through metaphors

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:50:53 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) is set to open on Friday in the Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province, bringing into world focus a pressing question: How can countries work together to address shared challenges in an interconnected world amid growing protectionism and unilateralism?

In speeches and meetings on multiple occasions, Chinese President Xi Jinping has

Neville Roy Singham linked non-profits reject US Congress diktat to hand over financial records amid allegations of links to China

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:59:11 GMT

Washington DC [US}, October 23 (ANI): Controversial business tycoon Neville Roy Singham linked non-profits have rejected a US Congress ultimatum to turn over financial records.

The People's Forum Inc., a New York City-based activist hub, and BreakThrough News, a far-left nonprofit media outlet, fired back in letters to the House Ways and Means Committee, which threatened to depose their leaders - and Singha

"1945 cannot remain reference point for today's UN": India calls for meaningful UNSC reforms

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:58:42 GMT

New York [US], October 23 (ANI): India has called for meaningful reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), asserting that the global body's structure cannot continue to be determined by the geopolitical realities of 1945 and must reflect the contemporary world order.

Addressing the UN General Assembly on the question of equitable representation and increasing membership of the Security Council, India

Brit Freddie Slater, 18, to make F1 practice debut for Audi

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:19:17 GMT

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Britain's 18-year-old Freddie Slater will make his Formula 1 free practice debut for Audi at next week's Mexico City Grand Prix.

Audi entered Formula 1 this year after taking over the Sauber team, and Slater was the first driver signed to the team's new driver academy.

Slater finished second in the Formula 3 standings to Ugo Ugochukwu in his debut season while racing for T

FM Sitharaman discusses early conclusion of India-Chile CEPA, urges CAF to explore financing opportunities

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday discussed strengthening bilateral economic ties with former Chilean President Eduardo Frei, stressing the need for an early conclusion of the India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and encouraging the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) to explore financing opportunities for projects

Brazil picks its path: What's at stake in the election

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:32:54 GMT

Accusations of foul play are flying as Lula takes on Bolsonaro in a battle with global consequences for Latin America and the BRICS group

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is once again fighting for his political future, in a runoff election against Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of jailed former President Jai

"Rahul Gaddar": BJP's Gaurav Bhatia questions Rahul Gandhi's alleged ties with organisations fermenting global protests

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:33:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Thursday questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's alleged links with foreign-based organisations, including Progressive International and Indian Alliance Paris, accusing them of amplifying protests in India and alleging a wider conspiracy to create "anarchy and chaos" in the country.

Addressing a press conference, Bhatia repeatedly r

(SP)THE NETHERLANDS-ROTTERDAM-GYMNASTICS-TEAM BRAZIL

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:20:50 GMT

(261022) -- ROTTERDAM, Oct. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rebeca Andrade of team Brazil competes during the women's team final at Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2026 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Oct. 21, 2026. (Photo by Eric Brinkhorst/Xinhua)

Piyush Goyal discusses trade, investment opportunities with Scotland and Chile representatives

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:35:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held separate meetings with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and former Chilean President Eduardo Frei, focusing on expanding India's trade and investment partnerships with the United Kingdom and Latin America.

The discussions with Scotland focused on exploring new opportunities under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic a

Liverpool fight back from two goals down to beat Villarreal 4-3 in Champions League thriller

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:30:11 GMT

Liverpool [UK], October 21 (ANI): Liverpool produced a stirring comeback to defeat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League, recovering from a two-goal deficit to maintain their perfect start to the league phase with a third consecutive victory.

Alexis Mac Allister scored twice, while Ronald Araujo and Florian Wirtz also found the net as Liverpool overturned an early deficit in a thrilling encounter

Lula, Bolsonaro strike calmer tone in final Brazil election debate

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:20:53 GMT

Brazilian PresidentLuiz Inacio Lula da Silvaand right-wingerFlavio Bolsonaroheld a final, more diplomatic debate on Friday, although neither held back with cutting remarks two days before the election.

Polls project a tie between the ideologically opposed pair in Sunday's runoff after Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of far-right former presidentJair Bolsonaro, took the lead in the first-round vote.

Their first de

Real Madrid thrash RB Leipzig as Mbapp scores in Champions League win

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:11:37 GMT

Real Madridclaimed a thirdChampionsLeaguevictory in as many games by thrashing RB Leipzig 4-1 on Wednesday, with Kylian Mbapp and Yan Diomande among the goals for Jose Mourinho's side.

Bernardo Silva opened the scoring forMadridfrom close range towards the end of a tight first half, with Arda Guler doubling the record 15-time Europeanchampions' advantage soon after the interval.

Mbapp bent home a third befo

Capitalist economic crisis spills onto the streets of France

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The streets of France have erupted in chaos, met by tear gas and stun grenades, as French citizens protest their Government's austerity cuts to social services;it would benave to assume that Australia is faring any better, writes DrWilliam Briggs.

THE WORLD HAS BEEN WATCHINGFranceas hundreds of thousands take to the streets and thousands are arrested. The protests are met with water cannons, stun grenades and tea

Updates: Durant, Overshown to return for MNF

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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Oct. 24

DeMarvion Overshown#0 LBHeight: 6-3Weight: 235 lbsCollege: Texas

3:30 p.m. --Reinforcements are officially on the way for Christian Parker and the Cwoboys' defense.

DeMarvion Overshown and Cobie Durant both participated fully in practice this week, on more than one occasion, and they enter the Week 7 matchup against the Eagles with no game designation meanin

Updates: Durant, Overshown officially return for MNF

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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Oct. 23

Cobie Durant#2 CBHeight: 5-11Weight: 187 lbsCollege: South Carolina State

3:45 p.m. --On Friday, five Cowboys players were upgraded to full participation on the injury report: CB Cobie Durant (hamstring), OT Tyler Guyton (calf), WR George Pickens (shoulder), OLB Marist Liufau (forearm) and OLB Von Miller (NIR-Rest).

In his first practice since having his 21-

Week 7 Blog: Strictly business

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:25:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

Thursday, October 22

Strictly business:Defensive end Keeanu Benton knows there is one reason and one reason only the Steelers are headed to Paris this weekend.

It's to come home with a victory.

Nothing else is on his mind.

"Coach (Mike McCarthy) made us very aware that it's a business trip," said Benton. "That goes to why we're going on Thurs

How to watch, stream, and listen | Cowboys vs. Eagles

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

See how to watch and listen to the Eagles Week 7 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, October 26th at 8:15 PM.

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The Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field for Monday Night Football onOctober 26th at 8:15 PM.

Television and streaming

The game will be broadcast nationally on ABC and ESPN. Joe Buck serves as the play-by-play announc

Israels Fateful Election: A Nation On The Brink

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:22:20 GMT

Hardly any election in Israels history has carried such profound consequences. Israelis will face a choice that reaches far beyond party allegiance: what kind of country will they leave their children? After October 7 and three years of devastating wars, Israels security, democratic character, and promise as a Jewish homeland demand an unsparing national reckoningone that confronts democratic erosion through judicial s

How the Ravens Can Rise to the Challenge as Schedule Gets Tougher

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:22:52 GMT

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When the Ravens' schedule was released in May, one of the biggest takeaways was that the first month or so provided a chance for Head Coach Jesse Minter's tenure to have a strong start.

Through the first six games, the Ravens are 4-2. They're tied for the best record in the AFC North but trail the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers in the division standings for now.

It's not as strong

Late Hinestroza brace spoils Seedorf debut for Corinthians

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:20:49 GMT

SAO PAULO, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Colombian winger Marino Hinestroza scored two late goals as Vasco da Gama recovered from a goal down to beat Corinthians 3-2 in Brazil's Serie A on Saturday.

Jose Luis Rodriguez opened the scoring for Vasco at Sao Januario Stadium before Gustavo Henrique headed in an equalizer just after halftime. Matheus Bidu then gave the visitors the lead with a composed finish after combining w

Feature: A butterfly in Yerevan highlights common ground on biodiversity

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:16:32 GMT

Lan reclaims rings world title as five teams share apparatus golds

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:16:47 GMT

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's Lan Xingyu reclaimed the men's rings world title after a five-year wait on Saturday, with five nations sharing the gold medals on the opening day of apparatus finals at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Lan scored 14.766 points to finish 0.433 ahead of Greece's Eleftherios Petrounias, who took silver with 14.333. Armenia's Artur Avetisyan claimed bro

Dubai Chambers explores stronger trade, investment ties with Colombia

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:05:56 GMT

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Dubai Chambers discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and Colombia during a meeting with a delegation of members of the Board of Directors of the Bogota Chamber of Commerce.

The meeting, held at Dubai Chambers' headquarters and attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, focused on expanding private sector coo

AFC backs Infantino for re-election as FIFA president

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:59:14 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed Gianni Infantino for re-election as FIFA president, marking a turnaround from two months ago when it criticized him over a controversial World Cup investment plan.

AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa voiced his support at the confederation's extraordinary congress in Tokyo on Friday, embracing Infantino and pledging the

Brazil's electoral court seeks explanations from Meta, X ahead of runoff

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:04:40 GMT

BRASILIA, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has asked social media companies Meta and X to provide, within 24 hours, technical explanations of their use of artificial intelligence, the distribution of political content, the publication of electoral ads and the removal of posts ahead of the presidential runoff on Sunday, Oct. 25.

The decision, announced Friday, was made Thursday night by

Economic Watch: Chinese automakers shift gears in Brazil with local production push

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:17:44 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- From assembly lines in northeastern Brazil to hybrid engines tailored to the country's ethanol-rich fuel market, Chinese automakers are putting more of their manufacturing and innovation on the ground, moving beyond vehicle exports as they deepen their presence in Latin America's largest economy.

The growing local manufacturing presence is expected to gradually reshape Chinese automa

Muslera shines as Estudiantes reaches Copa Libertadores final

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:09:49 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Fernando Muslera saved three penalties on Thursday as 10-man Estudiantes advanced to the Copa Libertadores final by beating Flamengo 3-2 on penalties.

Estudiantes was handed a numerical disadvantage in the 50th minute of the semifinal second leg when Baltasar Rodriguez was dismissed for a second rash challenge within 15 minutes.

But both sides failed to score in the all

Brazilian Amazon emits more carbon than it absorbs, study shows

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:36:33 GMT

SAO PAULO, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- In 2010-2024, Brazil's Amazon emitted an annual average of 1.17 billion tons more carbon dioxide than it absorbed, according to a study published on Thursday by the Sao Paulo Research Foundation.

The imbalance is adding to global warming and eroding the rainforest's role as the planet's most important tropical climate regulator.

The study, also published in the British scien

How Lula turned four lessons from the presidential elections in Colombia into a comeback in Brazil's Sunday runoff

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:28:36 GMT

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On the night of last 4 October, Brazil's left woke up to the scenario it had discredited for months. Far right senator Flavio Bolsonaro finished the first round in the country's presidential election roughly two million votes ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da S

Brazil's election puts at risk country's role as a bulwark against Trump interventionism in the Americas

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:28:17 GMT

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On Oct. 25, Brazilians will return to the polls for the second round of the presidential election. The results will matter not only for the future of country itself, but also for the region and the world. Alongside Canada and Mexico, Brazil, under the leadership of current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is one of the fe

Roundup: Brazil heads into presidential runoff with LatAm's political balance at stake

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:55:36 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's presidential runoff, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25, will pit incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against Flavio Bolsonaro in a closely fought contest that could shape the country's policy direction over the next four years and influence Latin America's political balance.

Lula, of the Workers' Party, is seeking to overcome a first-round deficit against Bolsonaro, the L

Palmeiras beats Fluminense to reach Libertadores final

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:55:16 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Marlon Freitas converted the decisive spot kick as Palmeiras reached the Copa Libertadores final on Wednesday by beating Fluminense 5-3 on penalties.

Midfielder Hercules scored in the 82nd minute at Allianz Parque to give Fluminense a 1-0 lead and level the tie on aggregate.

Nonato missed with Fluminense's fourth attempt of the shootout before Freitas held his nerve to

China edges U.S. for first women's team world gymnastics title in 20 years

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:21:38 GMT

ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women's team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships here on Wednesday.

China topped the standings with 165.764 points, ahead of the United States with 165.531 and Japan with 164.063.

The victory gave China its second women's world team title after its breakthrough triu

Australia backs industrial heat battery project to cut emissions

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:07:27 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government is backing a major heat battery project at Rio Tinto's Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone, the state of Queensland, to help industry cut emissions by replacing fossil fuels with electricity.

The demonstration is expected to cut on-site emissions by around 67,000 tonnes a year. Once operational, it will be one of the world's largest industrial heat battery

Brazil's progress in curbing deforestation benefits global economy: study

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:45:24 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's progress in curbing deforestation across the Amazon rainforest and the Cerrado savanna over the past three years has spared the global economy an estimated 1.16 trillion reals (232 billion U.S. dollars), according to a study published on Tuesday.

The economic benefit stems from prevention, including curbing the release of harmful greenhouse gases and their damaging im

Venezuela to face Basque Country and Russia

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:45:26 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Venezuela will meet the Basque Country and Russia in friendlies next month, the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) said on Tuesday.

The Vinotinto will face the Basque national team in Bilbao on November 14 and Russia in Krasnodar three days later.

Venezuela manager Oswaldo Vizcarrondo has said he will use the team's remaining 2026 fixtures to prepare for South America

Japan retains men's team title at gymnastics worlds, China takes bronze

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:45:22 GMT

ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- China won bronze in the men's team event at the 54th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships here on Tuesday, while Japan retained its title.

Japan scored 251.928 points to take gold at Rotterdam Ahoy, ahead of Russia with 250.329 and China with 249.193.

The top three eligible National Olympic Committees (NOCs) in the team final earn quota places for the Los

Government of Canada invests over $190 million to advance Canada's critical minerals sector and strengthen aluminum processing

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:05 GMT

Investing in Rio Tinto's industrial facilities and Aluminerie Alouette's smelting operations will strengthen the competitiveness of Canada's aluminum sector

October 23, 2026 - La Baie, Quebec

Canada's aluminum and critical minerals sector is a strategic industrial asset that supports thousands of high-quality jobs and underpins key industries including aluminum ext

Chinese carmakers drive surge in robots on Brazilian factory floors

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:24:24 GMT

Brazilian factories installed almost 4,300 industrial robots last year - 38 percent more than in 2024, and the most in at least a decade.

Nearly half went to car plants, and the International Federation of Robotics says investment by Chinese carmakers in Brazil is the most likely reason.

For more, check out our exclusive content on Brazil's presidential runoff, the country's top electoral court is locked in a dispute with tech giant Meta, amid accusations its platforms are favoring Senator Flavio Bolsonaro over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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