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Australia defeated China 89-79 in the final of the 2026 FIBA U18 Asia Cup at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium in Ahmedabad, securing their third overall title and second consecutive championship. Jai Fa'ale led the winners with 19 points, while the Indian Olympic Association congratulated the team and praised Ahmedabad's hosting.
Rangers are expected to complete an £8.5million move for Girona winger Kim Min-su within 24 hours, with the versatile South Korean set for a medical and possible debut against Aberdeen. However, Min-su faces mandatory military service unless he secures an exemption, with limited routes available in the near term.
Nineteen-year-old Abinaya Rajarajan won the women's 100m at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet in Bhubaneswar with a time of 11.34 seconds, breaking the U20 national record previously held by Nipam Chauhan (11.53s). The victory marked a comeback from an ACL, meniscus, and patella injury suffered at the Asian Indoor Championships in February, which had sidelined her for three months. Rajarajan, who trains at NCOE Trivandrum, said her recovery was aided by visualization and her father's support.
Two people died when a small plane en route from the Czech Republic crashed in mountainous terrain near Zadar, Croatia. Rescue teams located the wreckage after several hours amid fog and difficult conditions. Authorities have not released the victims' identities.
Jessica Pegula defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in a three-set semifinal, while Coco Gauff beat Sara Bejlek to set up the first all-American Cincinnati Open women's final in 56 years. Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils also advanced, making history as the first two Black players in an ATP Masters 1000 final.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the use of 'We are Gen Z' as a threat in response to a viral video of a woman tourist arguing with security personnel at a checkpoint in Kargil. The video, which shows the woman complaining about a five-hour wait, has sparked debate over entitlement versus poor communication with travellers.
Serbia has requested and received firefighting assistance from both the European Union and Russia as wildfires burn in the Deliblatska Pescara nature reserve and elsewhere. EU helicopters and crews are joining Serbian teams, while a Russian Il-76 water-bombing aircraft has been operating since mid-August. The blazes have also forced evacuations and road closures across the region.
Russian officials say voting in 'unfriendly' countries may face provocations and attempts to discredit the electoral process. The Central Election Commission and Foreign Ministry cite pressure on Russians abroad, Russophobic media campaigns, and logistical hurdles due to visa restrictions.
Moroccan authorities detained 111 people near the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following social media calls for another mass crossing, a fortnight after an estimated 72,000 people entered the territory. The incident has reignited EU infighting over border policy, with Italy suspending Schengen arrangements with Spain.
Rangers were eliminated from the Europa League qualifiers after a 1-1 draw at Ibrox saw them lose 3-2 on aggregate to Jagiellonia Bialystok. Derek McInnes has yet to win in four competitive matches since taking charge. Meanwhile, Hearts and Hibernian both advanced to Conference League playoffs, the latter being praised by manager David Gray.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Colombia refused entry to a Mexican military rescue team, while Colombia denied excluding any country and cited certification requirements. The dispute unfolded as international aid flowed into Colombia following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 273 people.