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Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'
Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'

For three decades, Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples and Mumbai's imperial-era Gateway of India.

October 11, 2026

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Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages
Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages

Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to "get a new leader" after Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Washington's easing of Russian diesel sanctions, as the US president faces fuel price pressure weeks before midterm elections.

October 11, 2026

Hurricane Simon strengthens as it nears western Mexico
Hurricane Simon strengthens as it nears western Mexico

Hurricane Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it swept toward Mexico's west coast, where it was expected to make landfall late Saturday or early Sunday.

October 11, 2026

New Yorkers snap up discarded subway signs, seats at annual sale
New Yorkers snap up discarded subway signs, seats at annual sale

New York's subway is known for being dirty, noisy and sometimes flooded, but that doesn't stop people from flocking to grab a seat, sign or other memorabilia at a unique annual auction.

October 11, 2026

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Kenyan great Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years
Kenyan great Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won his first marathon in three years on Sunday when the Kenyan great cruised to victory at Melbourne.

October 11, 2026

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PSG ease to Ligue 1 win before Manchester City test
PSG ease to Ligue 1 win before Manchester City test

Paris Saint-Germain were comfortable 3-1 winners against Le Mans on Saturday before they look ahead to a tougher test away to Manchester City in the Champions League next week.

October 10, 2026