The Asian Games in Japan were on Friday facing more accusations of poor organisation with a world champion gymnast "totally exhausted", the public drafted in to rescue stranded athletes and South Korea lodging a complaint about a Japanese warlord.
Josh Allen threw a perfect housewarming for Buffalo's brand new NFL stadium as the Bills comfortably beat the Detroit Lions 41-31 on Thursday.
China is emerging as a key target for growth as the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeks new fans worldwide, its chief executive says.
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Education
Dozens of Afghans studying to be doctors in Pakistan hope a court hearing on Friday will overturn an order by the country's medical board for them to be expelled from colleges and universities and sent home.
September 18, 2026
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Thailand's Muslim separatists vow to fight to the end
Politics
September 18, 2026
- Mideast turmoil, AI set to dominate UN gathering of world leaders
- South Korea makes Asian Games complaint over Japan warlord ceremony
- October 7 survivors, families take centre stage in Israel vote
- Sudanese women hold fast to threatened henna body art
Police are on red alert as the English Championship braces for the renewal of two bitter feuds when Millwall face West Ham and Wolves meet West Brom this weekend.
September 18, 2026
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Atop a steep hillside near Bhutan's capital Thimphu, an arrow slices through the air and slams into a wooden target with a thud, prompting a round of celebratory song.
September 18, 2026
Indigenous chief Wagner Karipuna gazes worriedly at the tranquil river flowing past his village in the Brazilian Amazon as he imagines the nightmare scenario of an oil spill being carried here by the tides.
September 18, 2026
Asian stocks rose Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as a drop in oil prices eased inflation concerns, while investors were awaiting a Bank of Japan interest rate decision later in the day.
September 18, 2026
Sports
An Australian athlete who sparked an outcry when she kept competing despite soiling herself midway through an event in Beijing apologised Friday and forfeited her points from winning.
September 18, 2026
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Five baby orangutans abandoned in an Indian forest have exposed a "massive" exotic wildlife trade, with traffickers smuggling increasingly rare species into the country, experts say.
Under an unmarked block of concrete in a Nairobi cemetery lie the remains of Judy, an HIV-positive Kenyan sex worker, who died just hours before she was due to meet AFP last month, one more victim of US aid cuts.
Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even the world's biggest stars are being sucked into the politics of the war in Gaza.
Veteran goalkeeper and captain Mat Ryan was axed Friday as Australia coach Tony Popovic omitted 10 members of his World Cup squad for two friendlies against Brazil.
September 18, 2026
Sports
Michael Carrick needs a win at Fulham to ease the mounting pressure on troubled Manchester United while Tottenham are desperate for their first Premier League goal of the season against fellow strugglers Aston Villa.
September 18, 2026
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Integrations connect nationwide retrieval services with firms' existing case management workflows, helping plaintiff practices increase capacity and reduce administrative work.
SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / September 18, 2026 / Dong Mingzhu, Chairperson of GREE Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, was today presented an inaugural "Cool Leaders" award in the Individual Leader category by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Cool Coalition. The award was presented at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 in Singapore, which aims to accelerate the implementation of Global Cooling Pledge commitments, addressing the risks of extreme heat and the demand for sustainable cooling.
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 18, 2026 / Getting your home ready to sell doesn't have to drain your savings. A few thoughtful updates can help you freshen up your space without an expensive renovation. The goal is simple: Present a clean slate for buyers so they can picture themselves living there.
US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh delivered the interest rate hike this week that many economists think surging inflation required, defying President Donald Trump -- but questions about the central bank chief's credibility linger.
September 17, 2026
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