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    Darfur arms embargo set to lapse without UN Security Council action●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@taz_de/politik- 7q8h8pgaz/-/a-6c03zolPQo2detKqy8v_ag%3Aa%3A2741305549-%2F0 "am Samstag läuftMmastodonWarSudan110 min ago

    The UN arms embargo on Darfur expires on Saturday and would need to be renewed by the UN Security Council. The German daily taz highlights the deadline, drawing attention to the Rapid Support Forces, the role of the United Arab Emirates, and the war in Sudan. Commenters are sharing the piece with warnings that letting the embargo lapse could worsen the conflict.

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    The UEFA Nations League is in full swing, with several high-profile fixtures drawing attention. England, under Thomas Tuchel, face Czechia after Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly missed training, while Tuchel dismissed rotation calls as 'madness'. Turkey host France, and Greece meet the Netherlands in Group A2. Elsewhere, Mateo Kovacic insists Croatia can end Spain's 39-game unbeaten run in their Nations League clash.

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    Poland wins Men's European Volleyball title, secures LA28 spot▼Volleyball: 2026 Men's European Championships: Poland claims title in Olympic gold-medal rematch with France, securing LA28 quota✉newsSportOlympics3 d ago

    Poland has won the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship, beating France in a rematch of the Olympic gold-medal final. The victory also secures Poland a quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Further details of the match, including the score and venue, were not provided in the available information.

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    LA28 Reveals Initial Details of Olympic Triathlon Courses●Initial Details of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon Courses Unveiled✉newsSportOlympics43 min ago

    Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games have released the first details of the triathlon courses. The announcement outlines the initial design of the routes athletes will race on, giving teams and fans an early look at the course layout more than two years before the Games open.

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    LA28 Olympics projected to generate $40bn and 224,000 jobs▼LA28 Olympics could generate $40bn and support 224,000 jobs, new study reveals✉newsSportOlympics5 d ago

    A new study estimates the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games could generate around $40bn in economic impact and support roughly 224,000 jobs. The projections are drawing attention to the anticipated economic boost for the city and region as preparations for the Games continue.

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    LA28 Olympics Draws 12 Million Ticket Registrations●LA28 Draws 12 Million Ticket Registrations With Two Years to Go✉newsSportOlympics4 d ago

    Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games say 12 million people have registered for tickets two years before the opening ceremony. The figure signals exceptionally early demand for the Games in the United States. The registrations came after LA28 opened its ticket interest list, and the total far exceeds initial expectations, suggesting intense competition for seats when sales begin.

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    LA28 launches Human Rights Grants Program▼LA28 unveils Human Rights Grants Program✉newsWorldHuman Rights4 d ago

    Los Angeles Olympic organizers LA28 have announced a Human Rights Grants Program, according to Inside The Games. Details on funding levels, beneficiaries or partners have not been made public yet. The move comes as Olympic host committees face growing scrutiny over the social and human rights impact of staging the Games, making LA28 the latest organizing body to formally address the issue ahead of 2028.

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    Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, secure LA28 spot▼Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold✉newsSportOlympics4 d ago

    Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam won gold at the Asian Games, securing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The victory gives Malaysia an early berth at the Games and marks a notable achievement on the continental stage. Further details about the event, the final opponents and reactions from the athletes or Malaysian sporting bodies were not available.

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    Malaysia's Ng and Sivasangari seal LA28 Olympics spot with Asian Games gold▼Malaysia’s Ng, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold✉newsSportOlympics5 d ago

    Malaysian squash players Ng and Sivasangari won gold at the Asian Games, securing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where squash will feature on the programme. The victory marks a significant milestone for Malaysian sport, and the pair are being widely celebrated at home for delivering the country an Olympic berth via a continental title.

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    Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow and Sivasangari win Asian Games squash gold and LA28 spots▼Asian Games 2026: Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow, Sivasangari Subramaniam win squash singles finals, secure LA28 quotas✉newsSportOlympics4 d ago

    Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow and Sivasangari Subramaniam won the men's and women's squash singles finals at the 2026 Asian Games, securing qualification spots for the LA28 Olympic Games. Squash will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles, making these quotas a landmark achievement for Malaysian squash.

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    LA28 Opens Second Olympic Ticket Drop After Record First Sale▼LA28 Opens Second Olympic Ticket Drop After Record-Breaking First Sale✉newsSportOlympics3 d ago

    Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games have released a second wave of tickets after the first sale broke records for demand. The new drop gives fans another chance to secure seats across Olympic events, following an inaugural sale that reportedly set a benchmark for Games ticketing. Interest in LA28 tickets has been unusually strong, and further releases are expected as the Games approach.

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    Malaysia's Eain and Sivasangari seal LA28 Olympics spots▼Malaysia’s Eain, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold✉newsSportOlympics5 d ago

    Malaysian squash players Eain and Sivasangari have secured qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning gold at the Asian Games. Their victories hand Malaysia Olympic berths in the sport, a notable achievement for the country's squash programme and a source of pride for Malaysian fans following the Games.

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    Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, qualify for LA28●Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold https://www. aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/27 /mMmastodonWorld25 d ago

    Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam, the top seeds, defended their Asian Games squash titles with gold medal victories, securing qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The win confirms Malaysia's continued strength in squash and marks the pair as Olympians in the sport's continuing presence at the Games.

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    LA28 Olympics budget report criticized for missing key details▼An Olympics budget report from LA28 is missing key details. One city official says that’s a problem✉newsSportOlympics3 d ago

    A budget report for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics released by organizers LA28 is missing key details, according to local coverage. A city official has criticized the gaps, saying the lack of information is a problem for oversight of the Games' finances. The report's omissions are raising questions about transparency as Los Angeles prepares to host the Olympics.

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    iPhone A20 Pro chip posts exceptional benchmark results▼The new iPhone A20 Pro chip benchmark results: Yeah, it's very, very fast✉newsTechnologyMobile2 d ago

    Benchmark results for the iPhone's new A20 Pro chip have been published, and the scores point to a significant jump in performance. Early numbers suggest the chip is substantially faster than previous iPhone processors, drawing attention to Apple's continued silicon lead in mobile. Tech watchers are discussing the results ahead of wider device availability.

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    The A27 motorway near Utrecht has been closed following an accident, with traffic being diverted via designated detour routes. Regional broadcaster RTV Utrecht reports the closure is causing disruption for drivers in the area. Motorists are advised to follow the signposted diversions and expect delays until the road reopens.

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    Alexandra Eala targets Asian Games gold and LA28 spot▼Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Alexandra Eala "would love a gold" and a quota for LA28✉newsSportTennis3 d ago

    Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala says she would love to win a gold medal at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and secure a quota place for the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The Asian Games serve as a qualification route for Olympic tennis, making the event a key step in the 20-year-old's bid to reach her first Olympics for the Philippines.

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    England beat world champions Spain 3-2 at Wembley●https:// worldora24.blogspot.com/ ⚽ 4. Spain–England Spain 2–3 England England defeated world champions Spain 3–2 at WemMmastodonSportSoccer15 d ago

    England defeated world champions Spain 3-2 at Wembley Stadium in a Nations League match in London. The win over the reigning world champions is being highlighted as a significant result for the England side, coming in front of a home crowd and in one of European football's top international competitions.

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    German chancellor's support sinks below 20 percent●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@diezeit/politik -ausland-9jaugk6jz/-/a-_5GU257zS2qBOhZfLdTRlw%3Aa%3A2383403394-%2F0 Extrem lMmastodonBusinessLabor85 d ago

    A German commentator argues that the centre-right CDU/CSU's slow drift toward right-wing positions has led it to a chancellor in whom fewer than 20 percent of Germans still believe. The remark, shared alongside a Die Zeit foreign-politics article, reflects a broader debate about the Union's political direction and the chancellor's deep unpopularity.

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    Scarlett Johansson's New A24 Movie Adds Fallout and Pluribus Stars●Scarlett Johansson’s New A24 Movie Adds Major Fallout & Pluribus Stars✉newsCultureFilm4 d ago

    Scarlett Johansson's upcoming A24 film has expanded its cast with actors known for the television series Fallout and Pluribus. The casting news adds further star power to the project, which continues to build attention ahead of its release. Details on the roles and the film's plot remain limited so far.

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    US Men's Cricket Team Starts LA28 Journey at Colorado Camp▼USA National Men's Cricket Team Begins Historic LA28 Journey with USOPC Performance Camp in Colorado Springs✉newsSportCricket3 d ago

    The USA national men's cricket team has begun preparations for the LA28 Olympic Games with a performance camp run by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Colorado Springs. Cricket's return to the Olympics for the first time since 1900 makes the American squad's participation historic, and the collaboration with the USOPC signals a serious push to build a competitive program.

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    Farmer protest blocks A2 exit at Pizzo, Calabria●Tension in Pizzo (Vibo Valentia), A2 exit: a farmer lies down in tears on the asphalt, attempts to break through the pol𝕏xIT121 h ago

    Farmers blocked the A2 motorway exit at Pizzo in the Vibo Valentia area of Calabria, with one farmer lying on the asphalt in tears as police held a barricade. The protest targets high diesel prices and rising production costs, and organisers are calling for a wider regional mobilisation across Calabria in the coming days.

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    How to qualify for marathon swimming at the LA28 Olympics●How to qualify for marathon swimming at the LA28 Olympics: The qualification system explained✉newsSportOlympics1 d ago

    Olympic officials have outlined the qualification system for marathon swimming at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The explanation details how open-water swimmers can secure quota spots for their countries ahead of the competition. With the LA28 Games approaching, athletes and national federations are now looking at the pathways and timelines required to book their place on the start line.

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    The name malpensa24 is circulating among readers in Italy, where local outlet coverage tied to the Malpensa area is drawing interest. A La Prealpina piece headlined 'La sagace rivincita del calcio che fu' is among the stories gaining attention, suggesting talk of football's past resurgence in the region.

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    A24's Top-Grossing Film Beats Marty Supreme, Lands on HBO Max▼A24’s Highest-Grossing Movie That Beat Marty Supreme Officially Takes Over HBO Max✉newsCultureFilm4 d ago

    A24's highest-grossing movie, which has now out-earned the studio's acclaimed release Marty Supreme at the box office, is officially streaming on HBO Max. The film's arrival on the platform marks a new milestone for the indie studio, and viewers are discussing how it surpassed Marty Supreme to become A24's biggest commercial hit.

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    The Netherlands came back from two goals down to snatch a late draw against Greece in their UEFA Nations League Group A2 match played in Greece. Coach Ivan Jovanovic had urged his Greek side to make home advantage count against the Dutch, and they led 2-0 before the fightback. The dramatic turnaround is drawing attention across Europe and beyond.

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    Police report a road traffic accident with injuries on the A28 motorway near Amersfoort, in the Netherlands. The incident was flagged by regional outlet De Gelderlander, and drivers in the area are being warned of possible disruption while emergency services attend the scene. The number of people hurt and the severity of their injuries have not yet been disclosed.

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    The A27 at the Southwick tunnel in West Sussex has reopened after hours of closure that caused severe traffic disruption. Drivers faced long delays while the tunnel was shut, with congestion building across the surrounding road network. The Argus reported the tunnel's reopening, ending the chaos for commuters in the Brighton and Worthing area.

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    Police removed a cyclist from the A2 motorway in the Netherlands after the person had already cycled several kilometres along the busy highway. Motorways are off-limits to bicycles, so officers picked the rider up from the road. The unusual scene is drawing attention and amusement online, with people wondering how the cyclist got that far unnoticed.

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    Italian utility A2A is reported to be preparing ten-year energy supply offers priced at around 50% of the average wholesale price, starting from 2023. The report, carried by Italian news outlet L'Adige, highlights a move toward long-term contracts aimed at shielding customers from volatile energy markets. Details on eligibility and exact conditions remain limited.

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    AI boom called a commercial real estate bubble in Atlanta●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@hoodline/hoodli ne-atlanta-qp7savrgz/-/a-vTvt9kplSz-a8ktJVMYo4w%3Aa%3A2850025240-%2F0 a remiMmastodonTechnologyAI52 d ago

    A Hoodline Atlanta story being shared argues that the current AI investment boom is closely tied to commercial real estate, with data center and office demand propping up struggling property markets. Commenters seize on the point, saying the AI bubble is effectively a commercial real estate bubble, raising concerns about what happens to those buildings if AI spending cools.

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    Coca-Cola's Olympic partnership traced from 1928 to LA28▼From Amsterdam 1928 to LA28: Coca-Cola’s journey through Olympic history✉newsSportOlympics1 d ago

    Coca-Cola's relationship with the Olympic Games is being highlighted, from its first appearance at the Amsterdam 1928 Games to its continued involvement through the upcoming LA28 Olympics. The feature looks at nearly a century of sponsorship, marking the company as one of the longest-standing Olympic partners and charting how that presence has evolved across eras of the Games.

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    How to qualify for judo at LA28: Olympic qualification system explained▼How to qualify for judo at LA28: The Olympic qualification system explained✉newsSportOlympics43 min ago

    Olympic organisers have outlined the qualification system for judo at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The explanation sets out how athletes will earn places through ranking routes and continental quotas in the run-up to the tournament. The details matter to national federations and fighters planning their calendars, with the Olympic cycle now moving toward the next Summer Games.

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    A stretch of the A2 motorway in Germany was closed following an accident, causing a traffic jam. Local outlet Hertener Allgemeine reported the closure in its daily news roundup for Herten, and drivers in the region are searching for updates on the disruption.

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    LA28 Olympic Torch Relay to Visit All 50 States, Starting in Atlanta▼HISTORIC LA28 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY TO TRAVEL THROUGH ALL 50 STATES, STARTING IN ATLANTA✉newsSportOlympics2 d ago

    Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics have announced a torch relay that will pass through all 50 US states, beginning in Atlanta before making its way across the country to Los Angeles. The route, confirmed together with the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, is billed as a historic first, bringing the Olympic flame to every state ahead of the Games.

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    Neon Counters A24 With Open-Source SCP Foundation Movie▼Neon SCP Foundation Movie Counters A24's With Open-Source Production✉newsTechnologySoftware19 h ago

    Neon is developing an SCP Foundation movie that will use an open-source production model, positioning it against A24's own project based on the popular collaborative horror fiction universe. The move has drawn attention because the SCP Foundation is a crowdsourced creative property, and an open-source approach could reshape how studios adapt community-owned stories for film.

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    LA28 Olympic torch relay to pass through all 50 states▼LA28 Olympics torch relay to visit all 50 states✉newsSportOlympics2 d ago

    Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have announced that the torch relay will visit all 50 US states ahead of the opening ceremony. The route makes the LA28 relay one of the most geographically extensive in recent Olympic history, carrying the flame across the entire country before it arrives in Los Angeles.

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    LA28 Chief Casey Wasserman Says Olympics Will Be '200 Super Bowls in a Month'▼LA28 Chief Casey Wasserman Says Olympics Will Be ‘200 Super Bowls in a Month’✉newsSportOlympics2 h ago

    Casey Wasserman, chairman of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic organizing committee, described the upcoming Games as '200 Super Bowls in a month,' underlining the enormous scale of staging the Olympics across Los Angeles. The remark highlights the logistical and cultural magnitude LA28 is preparing for as anticipation builds toward the 2028 Summer Games.

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    LA City Council accuses LA28 of creating 'a troubling picture' before Olympics▼LA City Council charges LA28 with creating ‘A troubling picture’ ahead of Olympics✉newsSportOlympics1 d ago

    The Los Angeles City Council has charged LA28, the private organising committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with creating what it calls 'a troubling picture' in the run-up to the Olympics. The council's criticism points to concerns over how preparations and planning for the Games are being handled, with details of the dispute still emerging.

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    Explainer Details the Complex Process of Kidney Transplant▼The Insane Process of a Kidney Transplant https:// tube.blueben.net/w/jA2vab7UCKp GbppSRrTZywMmastodonScience32 d ago

    An educational piece is circulating that walks through the full process of a kidney transplant, from matching and waiting lists to surgery and recovery. It describes the logistics as strikingly complicated, drawing attention from readers interested in medicine and how organ donation systems actually work behind the scenes.

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