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US Open quarterfinals: Pegula stuns Swiatek as Sinner overcomes Medvedev
Jessica Pegula beat top-ranked Swiatek in straight sets in front of a home crowd to confirm two American semifinalists.
China’s Xi’s promises one million jobs for Africa
Xi pledges $51bn in new financing for African countries at Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
DR Congo expects first shipment of mpox vaccines to arrive on Thursday
The country hopes to start vaccinations in October but faces huge logistical challenges as doses need to be kept cold.
Trump, Harris agree on debate rules after dispute over muted microphones
ABC News confirms ground rules for first presidential debate on September 10.
Maori in New Zealand anoint a new queen
Nga Wai hono i te po Paki was chosen during ceremonies to honour her late father, who was buried on Thursday.
At least 5 killed in Israeli drone strike on car in occupied West Bank
At least 5 Palestinian men were killed in an Israeli drone strike on a car in the city of Tubas, medics says.
Netanyahu doubles down on military control over Gaza’s Philadelphi Corridor
Hamas calls for pressure on Netanyahu to stick to ceasefire plan, says stance on Philadelphi Corridor thwarts deal.
Netanyahu doubles down on military control over Gaza’s Philadelphi Corridor
Hamas calls for pressure on Netanyahu to stick to ceasefire plan, says stance on Philadelphi Corridor thwarts deal.
US accuses Russia’s RT of interference in 2024 election
US Justice Department says two employees of Russia’s RT secretly paid $10m to Tennessee-based media outlet.
Malaysia probing leak of classified Chinese note over South China Sea
Move follows publication of leaked document warning Malaysia off oil drilling by Philippine media outlet.