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theguardian.com | 2 hrs. 57 min. ago

Patrice Motsepe’s Caf presidency under pressure after Afcon U-turn as Eto’o waits in wings

Rivals lining up to position as potential replacementsAfcon tournament expected to return to biennial cyclePatrice Motsepe’s leadership of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) is under growing pressure, with officials from across the continent warning they have lost trust in the president and rivals including Samuel Eto’o positioning themselves potentially to replace him.A return to a biennial Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) cycle is expected to be confirmed at Caf’s executive committee meeting in Abidjan next month after Motsepe surprisingly announced the U-turn last week – 10 months after the decision was taken to hold it every four years.

That move is said to have wide support within Africa, but several sources have said there has been a weakening of trust in Caf’s leadership, with some questioning Motsepe’s management. Continue reading...

independent.co.uk | 3 hrs. 23 min. ago

Four ways shoppers can protect data after Hobbs and Asos cyber attacks

kyivpost.com | 5 hrs. 44 min. ago

Kyiv Calls WP’s 4-Point Peace Plan ‘American PR’

Ukraine has pushed back against a Washington Post column describing an emerging “joint US-European peace proposal.” Presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said its four components represented the views of some US officials expressed during talks in Florida, calling the report “good American PR.”

latimes.com | 8 hrs. 29 min. ago

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino sees many reasons to believe in young American talent

The U.S. men's national team has opened the new World Cup cycle with four convincing wins, stoking optimism about the team's depth and potential.

theguardian.com | 10 hrs. 16 min. ago

South Africa v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day five – live

Follow updates from Kingsmead Cricket GroundHosts chasing 421 to win | And you can mail Geoff43rd over: South Africa 109-4 (Markram 46, Mulder 10) Renshaw gets taken for a respectful single, but Starc gets clipped for four first ball of the day! This is a strange world.

There’s a wide in there as well, on the off side. Starc has bowled some wild balls in this Test, a tendency that he had earlier in his career, but had fixed up in the last few years with adjustments to his technique. Not sure what’s gone on the last few days.42nd over: South Africa 105-4 (Markram 46, Mulder 6) And it’s not a bad first over, either.

So Renshaw will bowl spin ahead of Nathan Lyon this morning? That is curious. Mulder sees it out, and carefully drives the last ball for one. Continue reading...

latimes.com | 13 hrs. 22 min. ago

In the NLCS, the Dodgers are seeing what money can’t buy: a bullpen such as Milwaukee’s

Milwaukee sent a parade of four relievers to the mound for a second straight game Monday, and for a second straight game they didn’t give up a run, retiring the last 15 Dodgers in order.

smh.com.au | 14 hrs. 15 min. ago

Boys arrested after Sydney bottle shop rampage

Four teenagers, including two 13-year-olds and a 12-year-old, have been arrested after allegedly stealing alcohol and assaulting staff.

kyivpost.com | 17 hrs. 13 min. ago

Massive Russian Missile Attack on Kharkiv Leaves 11 Casualties, Three Rescued From Rubble

Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv late Monday, Oct. 12, left 11 people affected, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. Three people were rescued, while a rescue worker was injured during emergency operations. An entire entrance section of a four-story apartment building collapsed, and several residential buildings were damaged.

nypost.com | 18 hrs. 30 min. ago

Where to turn as bye weeks rob your fantasy football roster of proven point-getters

The grueling NFL bye weeks have arrived, and with four teams out of commission this week, your fantasy roster is undoubtedly feeling the pinch.

smh.com.au | 21 hrs. 24 min. ago

Renshaw and Cummins dominate in day four of South African Test

Renshaw and Cummins shine in day four of the South African Test in Durban, while Steve Smith suffers another potential concussion.

theguardian.com | 23 hrs. 27 min. ago

Renshaw’s heroics leave South Africa reeling as Australia close on first-Test victory

What a few days it has been in the life of Matt Renshaw. His comeback to the Test team had consisted of one innings, edged to slip for eight, before he made the trip to South Africa, where his job as opener suddenly changed to batting five.His first two days of the first Test in Durban were spent compiling his epic 190 to rescue Australia.

Then came his fourth day, hammering in the nails on a declaration by top scoring again with 82. Pulling out at 316 for six, Australia set South Africa 421 to win, then took four wickets for 102 by the close; Aiden Markram on 45 will be the main obstacle to an Australian series lead on the final day.

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smh.com.au | 1 days ago

Test cricket as it happened: Australia six wickets from victory after Smith assessed for possible concussion

Australia are pushing towards victory in the first Test in Durban, setting South Africa a target of 421 runs to win. Look back on day four of the action.

nypost.com | 1 days ago

Best colleges in the US revealed in new ranking — and four are in California

The Golden State is near the head of the class.

rferl.org | 1 days ago

Ukraine Targets 'Russia's Google' In Third Strike On Yandex Data Centers

Ukraine has struck three of Russian tech giant Yandex’s data centers in four days. Known as "Russia's Google," Yandex said it shut down a facility in the country's Vladimir region following an attack on October 11. The strikes have reportedly caused huge disruptions to digital services in Russia.

nypost.com | 1 days ago

Tricks & treats: Fall is the perfect time to spoil your four-legged BFF

It's critter Christmas in October for your four-legged friends.

euromaidanpress.com | 1 days ago

For years, Hungary tied Ukraine’s whole EU course to ethnic Hungarians’ language rights. Kyiv has now passed the schooling law meant to lift the block

Hungary had blocked four stages of Ukraine’s membership process over the matter.

nypost.com | 1 days ago

The four things we learned from Jets’ Week 5 win: Encouraging defensive signs beyond David Bailey

The Jets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 17-12 victory over the Browns on Sunday. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game.

ft.com | 1 days ago

How Prune Nourry resurrected Paris’s forgotten female artists

When she visited the Petit Palais museum, the artist realised just four per cent of the sculptures were created by women — she aims to correct the balance

today.com | 1 days ago

Isaias Aftermath Leaves Damage, Brings Heavy Rain to Northeast

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are soaking the East Coast, even spawning tornadoes after slamming the Florida Panhandle and parts of Alabama, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and killing at least four people. Meanwhile, in the West, flooding rains of Tropical Storm Rachel are damaging entire neighborhoods.

NBC’s Jesse Kirsch reports and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the forecast.

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

South Africa v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day four – live

Follow updates from the match at KingsmeadAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email10th over, Australia 71-1 (Maddinson 48, Labuschagne 5) The Maddo Express keeps rolling, loaded heavy with receipts. South Africa turn to spin, Maddinson puts one foot down the track and lofts Harmer down the ground for six.

This is a spectacle. Follows up with a couple more hits down the ground for two runs apiece. His score keeps rattling the loose shingle numbers on the board.9th over, Australia 59-1 (Maddinson 37, Labuschagne 4) Another edge, Labuschagne this time, getting lucky against Jansen, down through the cordon for three runs, hauled back just in time.

That brings Maddinson back on strike… and he immediately whacks another one! Again width, and he plays the same shot he kept trying in the first innings, except that this time he hits the ball. Top edgy, over the cordon, four. Continue reading...

koreatimes.co.kr | 1 days ago

Restored Gyeongbok Palace hall offers rare look into incense, royal rituals

A newly painted palace hall in Seoul will offer visitors a closer look at Korea’s royal past this November, with experts exploring vanished palace spaces, ceremonial incense burners and the fragrances used in Joseon-era court rituals. The Gyeongbok Palace Management Office, under the Korea Heritage Service’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center, will host four sessions of its Heungbokjeon Royal Culture Academy on Saturdays from Nov.

7-28. The free program will take place at Heungbokjeon, a hall within Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul, and is designed to help participants explore royal history through two themes: palace architecture and the cultural significance of incense burners. The opening lecture on Nov. 7 will feature writer Lee Man-hee, who will draw on his book, “Secrets of the Palace No One Tells You,” to examine spaces within Gyeongbok Palace that no longer exist, using historical materials, including the Bukgwoldohyeong, an old architectural plan of the northern palace.

The following three sessions will focus on the incense burner at Geunjeongjeon, Gyeongbok Palace’s main

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

NFL roundup: Daniels’ overtime blunder costs Commanders as Giants salvage wild 27-27 tie

Daniels’ late scramble leaves Washington unable to kickGiants rally from 14 down but settle for 27-27 drawMaye throws four TDs as Patriots rout Raiders 45-17Jaguars stun Eagles in London with one second leftJayden Daniels took off on an ill-advised scramble in the closing seconds of overtime with the Commanders in field-goal range, and Washington were unable to stop the clock before time expired, settling for a 27-27 tie with the New York Giants on Sunday after both teams made critical mistakes in the extra period.Washington (1-3-1) got the ball with two minutes left in overtime when Daron Payne stripped the ball from Cam Skattebo with the Giants in range for a game-winning field goal.

Daniels quickly moved the Commanders to the Giants’ 24-yard line, but with 12 seconds left and Washington out of timeouts, he held on to the ball and went down for no gain. Washington lined up to spike the ball, but the clock ticked down to zero and coach Dan Quinn ripped off his headset in disgust.

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theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Exeter finally find first win despite Christian Wade’s hat-trick for Newcastle

Prem Rugby: Exeter 34-28 NewcastleWade becomes second player to score 100 top-tier triesAmid the current gushing torrent of Prem tries here was a reminder that winning still trumps all else. Exeter finally have their first, relieving, victory of the campaign but there were times when it seemed Newcastle might conceivably secure a first away league success in almost four years.

In the event the Red Bulls fell just short despite Christian Wade running in a hat-trick to become only the second player to score 100 top-tier tries.Exeter will be suitably relieved to have edged a curate’s egg of a contest, ultimately made safe by a late try from their Georgian prop Bachuki Tchumbadze.

The Chiefs’ Italian international back-rower Ross Vintcent also contributed two ­first-quarter tries to steal some of the prolific Wade’s thunder. The 35-year-old retains a poacher’s instinct and is now closing in fast – in every sense – on Chris Ashton’s all-time Prem career haul of 101. Continue reading...

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Jaguars stun Eagles in wild finish; Packers thrash Bears; 49ers v Seahawks: NFL week five – live

Mike Ditka: legendary Bears head coach’s life in pictures Players ejected after brawl in London | And mail GrahamTOUCHDOWN! Bengals 7-0 Dolphins 14:03, 1st quarterJ Burrow to M Gesicki for four yardsJ Croskey-Merritt 33 yard rush Continue reading...