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Latvia Tightens Entry Rules For Foreigners, Including Ukrainians, From Sept 1
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) That is according to LRT , Ukrinform reports. Starting from this date, citizens of third countries, including Ukrainians, will be required to complete an online entry form at gov at least 48 hours before entering Latvia. This...

1,000 migrants cross Channel on home secretary’s first day at work
More than 1,000 migrants arrived on small boats in Shabana Mahmood’s first full day as home secretary, taking the total number of crossings this year to 30,000 in record time. The Home Office said 1,097 migrants arrived on Saturday, caused by...

Aryna Sabalenka wins the U.S. Open again after vowing to no longer lose control of her emotions
NEW YORK — Before Aryna Sabalenka could win the U.S. Open again, she needed to understand why she lost two Grand Slam finals this year. Why she couldn’t put away Madison Keys at the Australian Open in January, then couldn’t finish off Coco Gauff...

Aryna Sabalenka wins the US Open again after vowing to no longer lose control of her emotions
NEW YORK — (AP) — Before Aryna Sabalenka could win the U.S. Open again, she needed to understand why she lost two Grand Slam finals this year. Why she couldn't put away Madison Keys at the Australian Open in January, then couldn't finish off Coco...

John McGinn reveals why he could never do a Callum McGregor and hang up Scotland boots early
John McGinn knows this might be his last crack at ever getting to a World Cup with Scotland. He’ll turn 31 next month and six days before his birthday he should earn an 80th cap for his country. Having already been to two Euros with Steve Clarke’s...

International “Uzum Sayli” Festival Concludes in Parkent District
Tourism 25/08/2025 International “Uzum Sayli” Festival Concludes in Parkent District Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 22–23 August, Parkent district of Tashkent region hosted the international “Uzum Sayli” festival, organized with the...

Starmer to move migrants to military barracks to face down Farage threat and orders Cabinet to 'go up a gear' after his shambolic reshuffle - as 1,000 migrants cross Channel in ONE day
Sir Keir Starmer is ready to move Channel migrants to former military barracks to ward off the threat posed by Nigel Farage. The Prime Minister has told his reshuffled Cabinet to 'go up a gear' after making sweeping changes to his ministerial...

Summit hosted by China’s Xi challenges the U.S. but its reach is murky
Open this photo in gallery:World leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, on Sunday. The 10-member group includes Russia, Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and...

Armenia, China Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement: Yerevan Opposes Taiwan's Independence
Armenia has signed a “strategic partnership” agreement with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) that recognizes Taiwan as an inalienable part of the PRC. Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan signed the partnership agreement today after travelling to China...
‘Tiger’ Aryna Sabalenka turns a corner in New York after Grand Slam final let-downs
NEW YORK – US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka may be nicknamed “The Tiger”, but her New York triumph on Sept 6 was less about raw aggression and more poise, as the world No. 1 steadied herself and regrouped in key moments to claim a fourth Grand...

UAE President and King of Jordan reject Israel's annexation plan
President Sheikh Mohamed and Jordan's King Abdullah II rejected any plans by Israel to annex the West Bank or any other parts of occupied Palestinian territory during talks in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The leaders said that such settlement expansion...

US visa policy now requires interviews in country of residence
The US Department of State has announced a major policy change for non-immigrant visa applicants, requiring them to schedule their interviews “at the US Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence.” The new guidance,...

Lyndon Dykes hits Scotland rewind button on Denmark miss to spot alternative assessment everyone else missed
As soon as he came off the pitch it was probably the first thing Lyndon Dykes thought about. So much so, when he sat in the dug-out after putting in a tireless shift up front for Scotland - he almost immediately watched it back. The big striker...

Aryna Sabalenka defends her US Open crown with victory over Amanda Anisimova
Tennis News World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open women's singles title after beating Amanda Anisimova in straight sets at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her US Open crown after beating Amanda Anisimova in the...

Starmer to move migrants to military barracks to face down Farage threat and orders Cabinet to 'go up a gear' after his shambolic reshuffle - as 1,000 migrants cross Channel in ONE day
Sir Keir Starmer is ready to move Channel migrants to former military barracks to ward off the threat posed by Nigel Farage. The Prime Minister has told his reshuffled Cabinet to 'go up a gear' after making sweeping changes to his ministerial...

'I wasn’t taking responsibility over my actions': Aryna Sabalenka on mental growth after leaving psychologist
Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her US Open crown in 2025, defeating Amanda Anisimova in a gripping final that tested not only her tennis but also her mental resilience. Speaking in a candid press conference afterwards, Sabalenka shared how...
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Gramatica's kick lifts South Florida to an 18-16 upset at No. 13 Florida and heats Napier's seat GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Nico Gramatica hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired and South Florida stunned No. 13 Florida 18-16 to give the Bulls...

Hibs ace on a World Cup mission - how a text from Scotland boss Steve Clarke gave Kieron Bowie call-up hope
Scots face Denmark and Belarus away to start six-game qualifying sprint for place in Canada, Mexico and USA Hibs striker Kieron Bowie has revealed how a text from Steve Clarke gave him a 24-hour heads-up on his inclusion in Scotland’s World Cup...
'This one felt different': Sabalenka holds her nerve to retain US Open title
Aryna Sabalenka kept her emotions in check until after the US Open final as she put her Grand Slam demons behind her with victory over Amanda Anisimova on Saturday. When a final backhand from Anisimova landed wide, Sabalenka dropped to her knees...
Why winning US Open means more to Sabalenka
US Open 2025 Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 24 August-7 September Coverage: Live radio commentaries across 5 Live Sport and BBC Sounds, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website & app Advertisement Advertisement If a picture...