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Trio of titles on a golden night for USA at world championships
IOC to again allow Russians under neutral flag at 2026 Winter Olympics
IOC to again allow Russians under neutral flag at 2026 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee on Friday announced that athletes from Russia will once more be allowed to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics under a neutral banner if they meet strict conditions.

September 19, 2025

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Arsenal will learn from Lewis-Skelly's Haaland taunt: Arteta
Arsenal will learn from Lewis-Skelly's Haaland taunt: Arteta

Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to learn from Myles Lewis-Skelly's provocative celebration against Manchester City last season when the title rivals clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

September 19, 2025

Lyles defies health issues to emulate Bolt's feat
Lyles defies health issues to emulate Bolt's feat

Noah Lyles joined Usain Bolt in winning four successive world 200 metres titles on Friday, adding to one of the greatest medal collections of any sprinter in history.

September 19, 2025

UN Security Council votes to reimpose Iran nuclear sanctions
UN Security Council votes to reimpose Iran nuclear sanctions

The United Nations Security Council voted Friday to reimpose deep economic sanctions on Iran over its resurgentnuclear program after Britain, France and Germany called for action.

September 19, 2025

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UK launches dark web portal to recruit foreign spies
UK launches dark web portal to recruit foreign spies

The UK's foreign intelligence service MI6 on Friday launched a "dark web portal" to try to recruit spies in Russia and around the world by offering a them secure communication channel.

September 19, 2025

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Sweden offers $23 bn to finance
nuclear power construction
Sweden offers $23 bn to finance nuclear power construction

Sweden's government said Friday it was ready to offer up to 220 billion kronor ($23.3 billion) in loans to utilities for the construction of new nuclear reactors as the Nordic country commits to developing more nuclear power.

September 19, 2025