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The return of rivalry: Panathinaikos vs. Real Madrid in Euroleague action
Panathinaikos (2-1) takes on Real Madrid (1-2) in the fourth round of the Euroleague. The last meeting between the two teams was on May 26, in the Euroleague final, where the Greek team triumphed with a 95-80 victory, making a historic comeback in Berlin. Panathinaikos had eliminated Fenerbahce in the semifinal, while Real Madrid defeated Olympiacos to reach the final.
Ataman on the loss in France: “It’s the first time I’ve seen this basketball in the EuroLeague”
Turkish coach Ergin Ataman of Panathinaikos commented on Paris’s playing style and his players’ complaints about the French defense after the game. Paris celebrated its first-ever EuroLeague victory, while Panathinaikos fell to 2-1 in the standings. Ataman stated in the press conference:
Gaza: US threatens Israel with an arms embargo if it doesn’t do something about the humanitarian crisis
French gov’t wants new immigration law in 2025
The French authorities want to adopt a new immigration law next year, a spokeswoman said, as the new right-wing government seeks to crack down on immigration.
"There will be a need for a new law," government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon told broadcaster BFMTV on Oct. 13.
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Djokovic loses to Sinner in Shanghai Masters final
SHANGHAI - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic lost to Italian Jannik Sinner 7-6(7-4), 6-3 in the final of the Shanghai Masters tournament on Sunday.
Sinner won after an hour and 39 minutes of play.
Djokovic failed to win his 100th career title in Shanghai but will make another attempt at the feat at the Paris Masters, which begins on October 26.
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Zelensky says N Korea sending troops to Russian army
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused North Korea on Sunday of sending troops to Russia's army and once again appealed for more support to prevent "a bigger war."
Zelensky's comments came days after visiting several European capitals to press his case for more military and financial help in the war against invading Russian forces.
Zelensky hopes for war's end by 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope Friday that the war with Russia would conclude by 2025, during a visit to Berlin aimed at securing sustained military support as Ukraine faces its third grueling winter at war.
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Zelensky meets Pope, Scholz as whirlwind Europe tour ends
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday, part of a whirlwind tour of European capitals aimed at drumming up support from allies ahead of a tough winter.
Fires Erupt in Plovdiv and Vratsa, Thick Smoke Spreads Over Neighborhoods
A major fire erupted at the facility of the municipal company "Chistota" (garbage collecting) in Plovdiv early in the morning. Six firefighting teams were dispatched to extinguish the blaze, but thick smoke spread throughout the "Kyuchuk Paris" district, affecting the entire area. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
Zelensky in London for whirlwind tour of Europe ahead of US vote
Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky met U.K. premier Keir Starmer in London Thursday, as the Ukrainian leader embarked on a whistle-stop tour of European capitals aimed at securing military aid before next month's crunch U.S. election.