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Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko capped off a sensational run at the National Bank Open on Thursday night, rallying from a set down to defeat Japanese star Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 and claim her first WTA Tour title. The 18-year-old, who will leap from 85th to 25th in the world rankings, becomes only the third Canadian to win the prestigious home tournament in the Open era, joining Faye Urban (1969) and Bianca Andreescu (2019). The final was a gripping contest marked by 13 service breaks in 25 games, with Mboko converting eight of nine break points. After Osaka’s final shot…

A powerful mudslide in Kagoshima’s Aira City has left two people injured and hospitalized after being rescued from beneath the debris, according to Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency. The incident comes amid widespread evacuation advisories affecting over 360,000 residents across Kagoshima and neighboring Miyazaki prefectures. Authorities have urged residents to take early precautions as the Japan Meteorological Agency warns of continued heavy rain and thunderstorms in the region. Television footage captured swollen rivers and knee-deep floodwaters inundating a shopping mall in Kirishima, underscoring the severity of the weather. Transport networks have been severely impacted, with multiple train and bus…

In a vibrant display of cultural unity and community solidarity, the Bougafer Association for Development and Solidarity, in collaboration with the Nif Commune, has hosted a large-scale collective wedding celebration in the heart of Tinghir Province. Rooted in Amazigh customs and aimed at easing financial pressure on young couples, the event drew dozens of families, newlyweds, and members of the Moroccan diaspora. Set against the backdrop of rising living costs, the initiative served as a symbol of resilience, mutual support, and cultural pride. “These are our authentic traditions that we have preserved for many years and continue to celebrate each…

Morocco’s annual “Marhaba Operation” has reached full momentum this summer, welcoming hundreds of thousands of Moroccan expatriates returning home via land, air, and sea. The nationwide initiative, now in its 24th year, is coordinated by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity and aims to ensure a safe, dignified, and seamless return for Moroccans living abroad. Launched in 2001, the Marhaba operation has become a vital pillar of Morocco’s strategy to maintain strong connections with its diaspora, especially during the busy summer season when travel volumes peak. This year’s 2025 edition has recorded a sharp surge in arrivals, particularly through the…

Chinese authorities have launched an aggressive response to contain a growing outbreak of chikungunya virus, which has now infected over 7,000 people in the southern industrial city of Foshan. This marks the most significant spread of the virus in the country to date, raising alarm across public health institutions. Health officials confirmed the virus, typically transmitted by infected mosquitoes, has spread rapidly in Foshan—a densely populated city near Hong Kong—due to recent heavy rains and elevated temperatures creating ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The outbreak has prompted sweeping public health measures, including the distribution of mosquito nets, widespread insecticide spraying…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump next week, potentially in the United Arab Emirates, as international focus sharpens on efforts to end the three-year war in Ukraine. Putin made the announcement Thursday after talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Moscow, just hours ahead of a White House-imposed deadline for Moscow to demonstrate progress toward peace. While no official location or date has been confirmed, Russian foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov stated that arrangements were agreed to “in principle.” A White House official, speaking anonymously, said the U.S.…

A harrowing video released by Hamas over the weekend showing emaciated Israeli hostage Evyatar David, 24, has stirred anguish and fury across Israel while prompting little reaction from the international press or global leadership. The footage, showing David skeletal and visibly weak as he digs what he describes as his own grave in a Hamas tunnel, was described by Israeli commentators as a psychological weapon in a renewed propaganda campaign by the terror group. “Time is running out,” David says to the camera, fighting back tears. “You are the only ones who can end this.” His message, however, found limited…

As Finland’s water hemlock (Cicuta virosa) enters peak bloom, conservation and public health officials have issued urgent warnings about the dangers posed by one of the country’s most toxic native plants. Reports of the plant identifiable by its tall hollow stems and white umbrella-shaped flowers have surfaced across several regions, including Ähtäri, Lehtimäki, Salla, and Oulu. Locals have sounded the alarm on social media and community forums, noting the plant’s proximity to popular swimming spots and dog-walking areas. “This is a native Finnish species, not an invasive one,” explained Markus Seppälä, conservation expert at the South Ostrobothnia ELY Centre. “It…

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced the termination of 22 federal projects valued at $500 million aimed at developing mRNA-based vaccines for respiratory viruses including COVID-19, H5N1, and influenza. The decision, made under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), marks a significant policy shift, drawing sharp criticism from medical experts and triggering public protest during Kennedy’s press appearance in Anchorage, Alaska. Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, said in a video posted to his social media that the nation’s leading pharmaceutical firms — including Pfizer and Moderna — would lose federal contracts as part of…

Rwanda has formally agreed to receive up to 250 migrants deported from the United States, following the signing of a new bilateral initiative in June 2025, government officials in Kigali have confirmed. The agreement, announced by Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo, marks a significant development in international migration policy and reflects Rwanda’s ongoing role in hosting displaced persons. Makolo said the initiative aligns with Rwanda’s national values, which emphasize “reintegration and rehabilitation”, rooted in the country’s own post-genocide experience with displacement. U.S. List Under Review According to U.S. officials, Washington has already submitted an initial list of 10 individuals for…