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Saudi-led coalition and Houthis trade strikes as Yemen conflict deepens
Saudi-led coalition and Houthis trade strikes as Yemen conflict deepens

Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday as daily attacks continued in a conflict that has reignited during the Middle East war, with hundreds of people killed in fighting near the Red Sea.

September 09, 2026

Josh Kerr: I pick my races and I'm not a robot
Josh Kerr: I pick my races and I'm not a robot

World mile record holder Josh Kerr says he "loves racing" and he aims to sign off a spectacular season with victory at the Ultimate Championship this weekend -- but he shrugged off claims from his old foe Jakob Ingebrigtsen that he avoids head-to-heads.

September 09, 2026

Rybakina ensures rise to No.1 by reaching US Open semis
Rybakina ensures rise to No.1 by reaching US Open semis

Elena Rybakina ensured a rise to the world number one ranking for the first time in her career by defeating Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in Wednesday's US Open quarter-finals.

September 09, 2026

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Rybakina ensures rise to world no. 1 by reaching US Open semis
Rybakina ensures rise to world no. 1 by reaching US Open semis

Elena Rybakina ensured a rise to the world number one ranking for the first time in her career by defeating Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in Wednesday's US Open quarter-finals.

September 09, 2026

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IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council
IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council

The IAEA board of governors on Wednesday voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear "non-compliance" in a diplomatic move to pile pressure on the Islamic republic.

September 09, 2026