Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche as their new head coach on a deal until 2027, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. The 54-year-old former Burnley and Everton boss has replaced Ange Postecoglou after the Australian was sacked on Saturday following just 40 days in charge at the City Ground. Dyche, a Forest trainee under celebrated manager Brian Clough, becomes the club's third boss this season in what is his first job since the Englishman left Everton at the start of this year.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mexico-costa-rica-jamaica-confirmed-as-co-hosts-for-2031-women-world-cup-bid-us-football-1761018905526">Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica confirmed as co-hosts for 2031 Women’s World Cup bid</a>Former Manchester City and Italy manager Roberto Mancini was reported to have held talks with Forest about the role, while Fulham boss Marco Silva was also linked to the vacancy.But Forest opted for Dyche, with the club saying in a statement: "A respected and experienced Premier League manager, Dyche brings the perfect blend of character, tactical acumen and proven achievement to guide the club through its next chapter."Dyche's first game in charge will be Thursday's Europa League tie at home to Porto, with his opening Premier League fixture away to Bournemouth on Sunday.His coaching staff will include two former Forest players in Ian Woan and Steve Stone.Postecoglou was sacked just minutes after Saturday's 3-0 loss to Chelsea, making him the shortest-serving permanent manager in Premier League history.Owner Evangelos Marinakis dismissed the former Spurs boss after no wins from his opening eight games.Postecoglou was appointed following the exit of Nuno Espirito Santo, who was himself sacked in September following the collapse of his relationship with Marinakis.Forest are in the Premier League relegation zone with just five points after eight games despite a squad bolstered by over £100 million ($134 million) of investment during the transfer window.

Dyche, a Forest trainee under celebrated manager Brian Clough, becomes the club's third boss this season in what is his first job since the Englishman left Everton at the start of this year.

Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche as their new head coach on a deal until 2027, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. The 54-year-old former Burnley and Everton boss has replaced Ange Postecoglou after the Australian was sacked on Saturday following just 40 days in charge at the City Ground. Dyche, a Forest trainee under celebrated manager Brian Clough, becomes the club's third boss this season in what is his first job since the Englishman left Everton at the start of this year. Also Read - Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica confirmed as co-hosts for 2031 Women’s World Cup bid Former Manchester City and Italy manager Roberto Mancini was reported to have held talks with Forest about the role, while Fulham boss Marco Silva was also linked to the vacancy. But Forest opted for Dyche, with the club saying in a statement: "A respected and experienced Premier League manager, Dyche brings the perfect blend of character, tactical acumen and proven achievement to guide the club through its next chapter." Dyche's first game in charge will be Thursday's Europa League tie at home to Porto, with his opening Premier League fixture away to Bournemouth on Sunday. His coaching staff will include two former Forest players in Ian Woan and Steve Stone. Postecoglou was sacked just minutes after Saturday's 3-0 loss to Chelsea, making him the shortest-serving permanent manager in Premier League history. Owner Evangelos Marinakis dismissed the former Spurs boss after no wins from his opening eight games. Postecoglou was appointed following the exit of Nuno Espirito Santo, who was himself sacked in September following the collapse of his relationship with Marinakis. Forest are in the Premier League relegation zone with just five points after eight games despite a squad bolstered by over £100 million ($134 million) of investment during the transfer window.

Dyche, a Forest trainee under celebrated manager Brian Clough, becomes the club's third boss this season in what is his first job since the Englishman left Everton at the start of this year.

Sean Dyche is new Nottingham Forest manager after Postecoglou's 40-day sojourn

Ghanaian police have opened an investigation into the "suspicious" death of Cheikh Toure, a 20-year-old Senegalese footballer, whose body was taken to a hospital last week. The announcement on Monday of a formal probe came after Senegal's government said on Saturday that Toure was the victim of a scam and extortion orchestrated by a network of fake recruiters, before being murdered by his captors. Toure arrived in hospital in the city of Kumasi on Thursday with abdominal injuries caused in circumstances that remain unclear.&nbsp;A man who identified himself as Issah and claimed to be the victim's brother "brought the deceased to the hospital in a critical condition, with several abdominal injuries, alleging that the victim had been involved in an accident," the police statement said.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mexico-costa-rica-jamaica-confirmed-as-co-hosts-for-2031-women-world-cup-bid-us-football-1761018905526">Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica confirmed as co-hosts for 2031 Women’s World Cup bid</a>&nbsp;"However, hospital records indicate that the victim was already dead on arrival," police added.&nbsp;Toure, a resident of the Esprit Foot academy in the town of Yeumbeul, near Dakar, came to Ghana hoping to take trials in Morocco, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has said, before being kidnapped and killed.&nbsp;Senegal's sports ministry has called on "clubs, academies, coaches, and parents to exercise extreme caution when faced with unverified offers of trials or transfers abroad".&nbsp;Ghanaian police said that they were conducting a thorough investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the young footballer's death.&nbsp;Senegal's foreign ministry meanwhile has sent two representatives from its embassy in Ghana to assist the authorities and the victim's family to repatriate his body.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A man who identified himself as Issah and claimed to be the victim's brother "brought the deceased to the hospital in a critical condition, with several abdominal injuries, alleging that the victim had been involved in an accident," the police statement said.

Ghanaian police have opened an investigation into the "suspicious" death of Cheikh Toure, a 20-year-old Senegalese footballer, whose body was taken to a hospital last week. The announcement on Monday of a formal probe came after Senegal's government said on Saturday that Toure was the victim of a scam and extortion orchestrated by a network of fake recruiters, before being murdered by his captors. Toure arrived in hospital in the city of Kumasi on Thursday with abdominal injuries caused in circumstances that remain unclear. A man who identified himself as Issah and claimed to be the victim's brother "brought the deceased to the hospital in a critical condition, with several abdominal injuries, alleging that the victim had been involved in an accident," the police statement said. Also read | Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica confirmed as co-hosts for 2031 Women’s World Cup bid "However, hospital records indicate that the victim was already dead on arrival," police added. Toure, a resident of the Esprit Foot academy in the town of Yeumbeul, near Dakar, came to Ghana hoping to take trials in Morocco, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has said, before being kidnapped and killed. Senegal's sports ministry has called on "clubs, academies, coaches, and parents to exercise extreme caution when faced with unverified offers of trials or transfers abroad". Ghanaian police said that they were conducting a thorough investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the young footballer's death. Senegal's foreign ministry meanwhile has sent two representatives from its embassy in Ghana to assist the authorities and the victim's family to repatriate his body. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A man who identified himself as Issah and claimed to be the victim's brother "brought the deceased to the hospital in a critical condition, with several abdominal injuries, alleging that the victim had been involved in an accident," the police statement said.

Ghanaian police open investigation into ‘suspicious’ death of 20-year-old Senegalese footballer

United States soccer officials on Monday (Oct 20) confirmed Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined its bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup. The United States had already been announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the sole bid for the expanded 48-team tournament. At a formal launch for the bid in New York, US officials said CONCACAF members Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica will also stage games in the tournament.&nbsp;"We're incredibly proud to be leading this bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup alongside our CONCACAF partners in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica," US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone said in a statement. "Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to host the biggest and most impactful Women's World Cup in history."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-nfl-week-7-hurts-masterclass-helps-eagles-soar-past-vikings-1760940195606">NFL Week 7: Hurts masterclass helps Eagles soar past Vikings</a>&nbsp;The joint bid will be submitted to FIFA next month, with the global football governing body set to give its formal approval at its congress in Vancouver in April 2026.&nbsp;Infantino announced in April that the US was the lone bid for the 2031 tournament with "potentially some other CONCACAF members", while the 2035 tournament would take place in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.&nbsp;The tournament's expansion from 32 to 48 teams was also announced earlier by Infantino.&nbsp;CONCACAF President and FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani also welcomed the joint bid in a statement.&nbsp;"Our Confederation's commitment to women's football has never been stronger, and hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup 2031 will build on this momentum, inspiring future generations of players and fans across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean," Montagliani said.&nbsp;The United States and Mexico had initially planned to bid for the 2027 Women's World Cup but withdrew their candidacy weeks ahead of a 2024 FIFA vote in Bangkok in order to concentrate on a successful bid for 2031.<h3>Surging interest</h3>&nbsp;The 2027 tournament was eventually awarded to Brazil. North America has hosted the tournament on three previous occasions, with the USA solo hosts in 1999 and 2003, and Canada staging the event in 2015.&nbsp;Hosting the 2031 tournament will complete a busy cycle of major sporting events in North America.&nbsp;FIFA staged its inaugural Club World Cup in the region earlier this year, while the United States, Canada and Mexico will host next year's men's World Cup.&nbsp;Los Angeles is also hosting the 2028 Olympics.&nbsp;US Soccer chief Parlow Cone said the bid came with interest in women's football at an all-time high in the United States.&nbsp;"Women's soccer is thriving," she said at a briefing in New York. "We have two division one professional leagues in the United States, stadiums sell out and broadcasters are paying record rights fees.&nbsp;"Sponsors see women's soccer as one of the best investments in sports. People everywhere are waking up to what soccer can be, not just here in the US, but across CONCACAF and around the world."&nbsp;Parlow Cone joked that as the lone bidders for the 2031 tournament she "liked our chances" of success.&nbsp;"When we are officially selected, we'll work with FIFA to deliver the biggest, most impactful women's sporting event in history," she added. "We chose to do it together with our CONCACAF partners because this moment is bigger than any one country."&nbsp;Jamaica Football Federation Michael Ricketts said the Caribbean nation's hosting of games would "have a huge impact on the psyche of every single Jamaican."&nbsp;"It is no ordinary feat for a small country like ours to host World Cup matches," Ricketts said. "This is huge for Jamaica and for every person who proudly calls themselves Jamaican."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

At a formal launch for the bid in New York, US officials said CONCACAF members Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica will also stage games in the tournament.

United States soccer officials on Monday (Oct 20) confirmed Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined its bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup. The United States had already been announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the sole bid for the expanded 48-team tournament. At a formal launch for the bid in New York, US officials said CONCACAF members Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica will also stage games in the tournament. "We're incredibly proud to be leading this bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup alongside our CONCACAF partners in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica," US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone said in a statement. "Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to host the biggest and most impactful Women's World Cup in history." Also read | NFL Week 7: Hurts masterclass helps Eagles soar past Vikings The joint bid will be submitted to FIFA next month, with the global football governing body set to give its formal approval at its congress in Vancouver in April 2026. Infantino announced in April that the US was the lone bid for the 2031 tournament with "potentially some other CONCACAF members", while the 2035 tournament would take place in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The tournament's expansion from 32 to 48 teams was also announced earlier by Infantino. CONCACAF President and FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani also welcomed the joint bid in a statement. "Our Confederation's commitment to women's football has never been stronger, and hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup 2031 will build on this momentum, inspiring future generations of players and fans across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean," Montagliani said. The United States and Mexico had initially planned to bid for the 2027 Women's World Cup but withdrew their candidacy weeks ahead of a 2024 FIFA vote in Bangkok in order to concentrate on a successful bid for 2031. Surging interest The 2027 tournament was eventually awarded to Brazil. North America has hosted the tournament on three previous occasions, with the USA solo hosts in 1999 and 2003, and Canada staging the event in 2015. Hosting the 2031 tournament will complete a busy cycle of major sporting events in North America. FIFA staged its inaugural Club World Cup in the region earlier this year, while the United States, Canada and Mexico will host next year's men's World Cup. Los Angeles is also hosting the 2028 Olympics. US Soccer chief Parlow Cone said the bid came with interest in women's football at an all-time high in the United States. "Women's soccer is thriving," she said at a briefing in New York. "We have two division one professional leagues in the United States, stadiums sell out and broadcasters are paying record rights fees. "Sponsors see women's soccer as one of the best investments in sports. People everywhere are waking up to what soccer can be, not just here in the US, but across CONCACAF and around the world." Parlow Cone joked that as the lone bidders for the 2031 tournament she "liked our chances" of success. "When we are officially selected, we'll work with FIFA to deliver the biggest, most impactful women's sporting event in history," she added. "We chose to do it together with our CONCACAF partners because this moment is bigger than any one country." Jamaica Football Federation Michael Ricketts said the Caribbean nation's hosting of games would "have a huge impact on the psyche of every single Jamaican." "It is no ordinary feat for a small country like ours to host World Cup matches," Ricketts said. "This is huge for Jamaica and for every person who proudly calls themselves Jamaican." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

At a formal launch for the bid in New York, US officials said CONCACAF members Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica will also stage games in the tournament.

Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica confirmed as co-hosts for 2031 Women’s World Cup bid

Israel said it had received on Monday the remains of another Gaza hostage handed over as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal. "Israel has received, through the Red Cross, the coffin of a missing hostage who was handed over to the IDF (military) and Shin Bet forces inside the Gaza Strip," a statement from the prime minister's office said.The military and Shin Bet later confirmed the remains were back in Israel, and were being sent to "the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out".&nbsp;A senior Hamas official told AFP that the group's armed wing had handed over the captive's remains to the Red Cross after receiving them from the Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades -- the armed wing of the Marxist-Leninist movement the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).&nbsp;A statement from the Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades said: "In fulfillment of our national responsibility, we... announce that we are handing over the body of one of the Zionist soldiers in implementation of the terms of the agreement."Prior to this handover, Hamas had returned 12 bodies of hostages to Israel, out of the 28 it had pledged to return as part of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

The military and Shin Bet later confirmed the remains were back in Israel, and were being sent to "the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out".

Israel said it had received on Monday the remains of another Gaza hostage handed over as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal. "Israel has received, through the Red Cross, the coffin of a missing hostage who was handed over to the IDF (military) and Shin Bet forces inside the Gaza Strip," a statement from the prime minister's office said. The military and Shin Bet later confirmed the remains were back in Israel, and were being sent to "the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out". A senior Hamas official told AFP that the group's armed wing had handed over the captive's remains to the Red Cross after receiving them from the Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades -- the armed wing of the Marxist-Leninist movement the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). A statement from the Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades said: "In fulfillment of our national responsibility, we... announce that we are handing over the body of one of the Zionist soldiers in implementation of the terms of the agreement." Prior to this handover, Hamas had returned 12 bodies of hostages to Israel, out of the 28 it had pledged to return as part of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

The military and Shin Bet later confirmed the remains were back in Israel, and were being sent to "the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out".

Israel says received Gaza hostage body from Red Cross

Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov and US counterpart Marco Rubio discussed preparations for an upcoming summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in a call on Monday, both sides said.Rubio "emphasized the importance of upcoming engagements as an opportunity for Moscow and Washington to collaborate on advancing a durable resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war," Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statement.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier that he was ready to join if invited, but neither Moscow or Washington mentioned Zelensky in their statements.The Kremlin said earlier it had "no details" about whether Zelensky would attend.Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's three-and-a-half-year invasion have stalled since Trump and Putin met for peace talks in Alaska in August.The two announced last week that they would meet in Budapest for a second round of talks, but it was not clear whether Zelensky -- who was shut out from the previous meeting -- would attend."If I am invited to Budapest -- if it is an invitation in a format where we meet as three or, as it's called, shuttle diplomacy, President Trump meets with Putin and President Trump meets with me -- then in one format or another, we will agree," Zelensky told reporters in remarks released on Monday.Zelensky also criticised Hungary -- Moscow's closest partner in the EU -- as a meeting place.Western countries encouraged Ukraine to sign away its nuclear arsenal at a summit in Budapest in 1994, a defining moment in its post-Soviet history that many Ukrainians now see as a betrayal."Another 'Budapest' scenario wouldn't be positive either," Zelensky said.French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday welcomed the planned summit but said Ukrainians and Europeans should be included.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's three-and-a-half-year invasion have stalled since Trump and Putin met for peace talks in Alaska in August.

Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov and US counterpart Marco Rubio discussed preparations for an upcoming summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in a call on Monday, both sides said. Rubio "emphasized the importance of upcoming engagements as an opportunity for Moscow and Washington to collaborate on advancing a durable resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war," Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier that he was ready to join if invited, but neither Moscow or Washington mentioned Zelensky in their statements. The Kremlin said earlier it had "no details" about whether Zelensky would attend. Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's three-and-a-half-year invasion have stalled since Trump and Putin met for peace talks in Alaska in August. The two announced last week that they would meet in Budapest for a second round of talks, but it was not clear whether Zelensky -- who was shut out from the previous meeting -- would attend. "If I am invited to Budapest -- if it is an invitation in a format where we meet as three or, as it's called, shuttle diplomacy, President Trump meets with Putin and President Trump meets with me -- then in one format or another, we will agree," Zelensky told reporters in remarks released on Monday. Zelensky also criticised Hungary -- Moscow's closest partner in the EU -- as a meeting place. Western countries encouraged Ukraine to sign away its nuclear arsenal at a summit in Budapest in 1994, a defining moment in its post-Soviet history that many Ukrainians now see as a betrayal. "Another 'Budapest' scenario wouldn't be positive either," Zelensky said. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday welcomed the planned summit but said Ukrainians and Europeans should be included. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's three-and-a-half-year invasion have stalled since Trump and Putin met for peace talks in Alaska in August.

Lavrov, Rubio hold talks to prepare for Putin-Trump summit in Hungary

Jalen Hurts delivered a masterful performance to lead Super Bowl champion Philadelphia over Minnesota while Indianapolis improved to an NFL-best 6-1 by beating the Los Angeles Chargers in Sunday's marquee games. Hurts completed 19-of-23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns without an interception to inspire the Eagles over host Minnesota 28-22. It was the first 300-yard passing effort in 22 games over more than a year for Hurts, who threw a 79-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith and touchdown tosses of 26 and 37 yards to A.J. Brown.The Eagles also had a 42-yard interception return touchdown by Jalyx Hunt."We found ways to play good ball and we made big-time plays when we needed to," Hurts said. "Defense played a hell of a game. Getting a defensive touchdown is big."For us it's just continue to capitalize on those opportunities. We've still got a lot to clean up. We just want to continue to push ourselves."Smith caught nine passes for 183 yards."He had a hell of a game, probably a career day," Hurts said.The Eagles, who had lost their two prior contests, improved to 5-2. The Vikings fell to 3-3."We're still trying to build. We're still trying to figure things out," Hurts said. "Ultimately, when we're in a position to play for the things we desire to in this organization, it will be about finding ways to win. Nobody will care how it looks."Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns and Jonathan Taylor ran 16 times for 94 yards and three touchdowns to power the Colts over the host Los Angeles Chargers 38-24.Taylor scored on runs of eight, 19 and 23 yards and Jones connected on TD passes of four yards to Michael Pittman and five yards to Tyler Warren.Patrick Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, completed 26-of-35 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns without an interception in the Chiefs' 31-0 home rout over Las Vegas.Rashee Rice caught seven passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns in his return to the Chiefs after serving a six-game suspension following his July plea deal over legal charges stemming from a 2024 car crash.<h2>Rams roll at Wembley</h2>Matthew Stafford threw five touchdown passes, three to Davante Adams, to lead the Los Angeles Rams over Jacksonville 35-7 at London's Wembley Stadium.Stafford, who had 182 yards without an interception, set an NFL international games record for touchdown tosses and Adams did the same for TD receptions as the Rams improved to 5-2.Matching the Rams atop the NFC West division at 5-2 were the San Francisco 49ers, who beat Atlanta 20-10 as Christian McCaffrey ran 24 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns and caught seven passes for 72 yards.New England's Drake Maye completed 21-of-23 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns without an interception as the Patriots, AFC East leaders at 5-2, cruised 31-13 at Tennessee.The game marked New England coach Mike Vrabel's return to Nashville, where he coached the Titans from 2018-2023.At Chicago, D'Andre Swift ran for 124 yards and a touchdown and Kyle Monangai ran for 81 yards and a touchdown to spark the host Bears over New Orleans 26-14.Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal on the last play to lift host Denver over the New York Giants 33-32. New York's Jaxson Dart threw for three touchdowns and ran for another while Bo Nix ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more, all in the fourth quarter, to rally Denver.A one-yard touchdown run by Josh Jacobs with 1:50 remaining gave Green Bay a 27-23 triumph at Arizona.Dak Prescott threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Dallas Cowboys over visiting Washington 44-22. Cee Dee Lamb, who missed three games with an ankle injury, caught five passes for 110 yards, including a 74-yard touchdown.Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels will undergo an MRI exam Monday for a right hamstring injury.Quinshon Judkins ran for 84 yards and three touchdowns as Cleveland beat visiting Miami 31-6.Bryce Young's three-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Legette lifted Carolina over the winless New York Jets 13-6.

Hurts completed 19-of-23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns without an interception to inspire the Eagles over host Minnesota 28-22. It was the first 300-yard passing effort in 22 games over more than a year for Hurts.

Jalen Hurts delivered a masterful performance to lead Super Bowl champion Philadelphia over Minnesota while Indianapolis improved to an NFL-best 6-1 by beating the Los Angeles Chargers in Sunday's marquee games. Hurts completed 19-of-23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns without an interception to inspire the Eagles over host Minnesota 28-22. It was the first 300-yard passing effort in 22 games over more than a year for Hurts, who threw a 79-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith and touchdown tosses of 26 and 37 yards to A.J. Brown. The Eagles also had a 42-yard interception return touchdown by Jalyx Hunt. "We found ways to play good ball and we made big-time plays when we needed to," Hurts said. "Defense played a hell of a game. Getting a defensive touchdown is big. "For us it's just continue to capitalize on those opportunities. We've still got a lot to clean up. We just want to continue to push ourselves." Smith caught nine passes for 183 yards. "He had a hell of a game, probably a career day," Hurts said. The Eagles, who had lost their two prior contests, improved to 5-2. The Vikings fell to 3-3. "We're still trying to build. We're still trying to figure things out," Hurts said. "Ultimately, when we're in a position to play for the things we desire to in this organization, it will be about finding ways to win. Nobody will care how it looks." Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns and Jonathan Taylor ran 16 times for 94 yards and three touchdowns to power the Colts over the host Los Angeles Chargers 38-24. Taylor scored on runs of eight, 19 and 23 yards and Jones connected on TD passes of four yards to Michael Pittman and five yards to Tyler Warren. Patrick Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, completed 26-of-35 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns without an interception in the Chiefs' 31-0 home rout over Las Vegas. Rashee Rice caught seven passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns in his return to the Chiefs after serving a six-game suspension following his July plea deal over legal charges stemming from a 2024 car crash. Rams roll at Wembley Matthew Stafford threw five touchdown passes, three to Davante Adams, to lead the Los Angeles Rams over Jacksonville 35-7 at London's Wembley Stadium. Stafford, who had 182 yards without an interception, set an NFL international games record for touchdown tosses and Adams did the same for TD receptions as the Rams improved to 5-2. Matching the Rams atop the NFC West division at 5-2 were the San Francisco 49ers, who beat Atlanta 20-10 as Christian McCaffrey ran 24 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns and caught seven passes for 72 yards. New England's Drake Maye completed 21-of-23 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns without an interception as the Patriots, AFC East leaders at 5-2, cruised 31-13 at Tennessee. The game marked New England coach Mike Vrabel's return to Nashville, where he coached the Titans from 2018-2023. At Chicago, D'Andre Swift ran for 124 yards and a touchdown and Kyle Monangai ran for 81 yards and a touchdown to spark the host Bears over New Orleans 26-14. Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal on the last play to lift host Denver over the New York Giants 33-32. New York's Jaxson Dart threw for three touchdowns and ran for another while Bo Nix ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more, all in the fourth quarter, to rally Denver. A one-yard touchdown run by Josh Jacobs with 1:50 remaining gave Green Bay a 27-23 triumph at Arizona. Dak Prescott threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Dallas Cowboys over visiting Washington 44-22. Cee Dee Lamb, who missed three games with an ankle injury, caught five passes for 110 yards, including a 74-yard touchdown. Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels will undergo an MRI exam Monday for a right hamstring injury. Quinshon Judkins ran for 84 yards and three touchdowns as Cleveland beat visiting Miami 31-6. Bryce Young's three-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Legette lifted Carolina over the winless New York Jets 13-6.

Hurts completed 19-of-23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns without an interception to inspire the Eagles over host Minnesota 28-22. It was the first 300-yard passing effort in 22 games over more than a year for Hurts.

NFL Week 7: Hurts masterclass helps Eagles soar past Vikings

India's longest-running film celebrates 30 years in the same cinema on Monday, a Bollywood romance so beloved that fans know it simply by its acronym "DDLJ".&nbsp;First released on October 20, 1995, "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", or "The Brave Hearted Will Take the Bride" has been running daily at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre since its debut.&nbsp;"I have seen it about 30 times... and I will continue watching it," said Mohammad Shakir, 60, smiling as he bought another 40 rupee ($0.45) ticket.&nbsp;The film, which catapulted Shah Rukh Khan to superstardom and redefined modern Hindi romance, still weaves its magic.&nbsp;Every day at 11:30 am, audiences gather for a nostalgic escape and to relive the story of young love defying tradition.&nbsp;"The weekday crowd typically consists of college students and young couples," said cinema head Manoj Desai.&nbsp;"On Sundays, you will find around 500 people, even after 30 years."&nbsp;It has been running for more than 1,500 weeks, far outstripping the five-year run of action-thriller "Sholay", or "Embers", at another Mumbai theatre.<h2>- 'Goosebumps' -</h2>&nbsp;The film explores the clash between liberal values of second-generation Indians abroad and the conservative values of their parents.&nbsp;Its climax -- when the heroine runs alongside a moving train into her lover's arms -- still draws whistles, cheers and applause.&nbsp;"This is the goosebump moment," Desai said. "The father letting his daughter go, saying she won't find a better partner to spend her life with."&nbsp;Some fans have made "DDLJ" part of their lives -- one woman has been coming for 20 years.&nbsp;"We don't charge anything from her -- we pay for the ticket," Desai said. "Where will you get a patron like this?"&nbsp;Even younger audiences remain captivated.&nbsp;"In our generation today, we often see transactional relationships," said 23-year-old Omkar Saraf, who hadn't been born when the film was released.&nbsp;"But in this film, the hero crosses all boundaries to win his love with no expectations," he said.&nbsp;"We have watched it on television, on our mobiles, but the big screen gives us goosebumps."&nbsp;"DDLJ" has even shaped real love stories for some.&nbsp;One couple watched it while dating and invited Desai to their wedding.&nbsp;"They went abroad for their honeymoon -- and came back to watch the movie," Desai said.&nbsp;<h2>- 'Cultural monument' -</h2>&nbsp;The film's screening was almost discontinued in 2015, but an uproar meant the fan favourite remained in its daily time slot at the Maratha Mandir, according to the Hindustan Times.&nbsp;The theatre itself has also changed little, its vintage charm intact with counters serving steaming cups of tea and deep-fried samosa snacks.&nbsp;Its location near Bombay Central Station adds to its story, as travellers often catch a show before heading to their destinations.&nbsp;Those include visitors from abroad.&nbsp;"The film is like Romeo and Juliet, with a happy ending," said Kelly Fernandez, a tourist from Spain who had wanted to see a Bollywood movie.&nbsp;"Even though we didn't understand the language, we enjoyed the music, dance and costumes."&nbsp;Film critic Baradwaj Rangan sees the film's endurance as a love letter to an India grappling with old and new values.&nbsp;"It represents a certain point in Indian culture, and that is why it is still loved," Rangan told AFP, saying it "perfectly captured" the friction between two generations.&nbsp;"The film has become a kind of cultural monument," Rangan said. "I think it is going to be playing forever."

Bollywood evergreen love story - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge- is now 30 years old. The iconic film, helmed by Aditya Chopra, starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead. The film was released in 1995, but three decades on, the film continues to be the most loved love story of India. 

India's longest-running film celebrates 30 years in the same cinema on Monday, a Bollywood romance so beloved that fans know it simply by its acronym "DDLJ". First released on October 20, 1995, "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", or "The Brave Hearted Will Take the Bride" has been running daily at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre since its debut. "I have seen it about 30 times... and I will continue watching it," said Mohammad Shakir, 60, smiling as he bought another 40 rupee ($0.45) ticket. The film, which catapulted Shah Rukh Khan to superstardom and redefined modern Hindi romance, still weaves its magic. Every day at 11:30 am, audiences gather for a nostalgic escape and to relive the story of young love defying tradition. "The weekday crowd typically consists of college students and young couples," said cinema head Manoj Desai. "On Sundays, you will find around 500 people, even after 30 years." It has been running for more than 1,500 weeks, far outstripping the five-year run of action-thriller "Sholay", or "Embers", at another Mumbai theatre. - 'Goosebumps' - The film explores the clash between liberal values of second-generation Indians abroad and the conservative values of their parents. Its climax -- when the heroine runs alongside a moving train into her lover's arms -- still draws whistles, cheers and applause. "This is the goosebump moment," Desai said. "The father letting his daughter go, saying she won't find a better partner to spend her life with." Some fans have made "DDLJ" part of their lives -- one woman has been coming for 20 years. "We don't charge anything from her -- we pay for the ticket," Desai said. "Where will you get a patron like this?" Even younger audiences remain captivated. "In our generation today, we often see transactional relationships," said 23-year-old Omkar Saraf, who hadn't been born when the film was released. "But in this film, the hero crosses all boundaries to win his love with no expectations," he said. "We have watched it on television, on our mobiles, but the big screen gives us goosebumps." "DDLJ" has even shaped real love stories for some. One couple watched it while dating and invited Desai to their wedding. "They went abroad for their honeymoon -- and came back to watch the movie," Desai said. - 'Cultural monument' - The film's screening was almost discontinued in 2015, but an uproar meant the fan favourite remained in its daily time slot at the Maratha Mandir, according to the Hindustan Times. The theatre itself has also changed little, its vintage charm intact with counters serving steaming cups of tea and deep-fried samosa snacks. Its location near Bombay Central Station adds to its story, as travellers often catch a show before heading to their destinations. Those include visitors from abroad. "The film is like Romeo and Juliet, with a happy ending," said Kelly Fernandez, a tourist from Spain who had wanted to see a Bollywood movie. "Even though we didn't understand the language, we enjoyed the music, dance and costumes." Film critic Baradwaj Rangan sees the film's endurance as a love letter to an India grappling with old and new values. "It represents a certain point in Indian culture, and that is why it is still loved," Rangan told AFP, saying it "perfectly captured" the friction between two generations. "The film has become a kind of cultural monument," Rangan said. "I think it is going to be playing forever."

Bollywood evergreen love story - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge- is now 30 years old. The iconic film, helmed by Aditya Chopra, starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead. The film was released in 1995, but three decades on, the film continues to be the most loved love story of India.&nbsp;

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: Bollywood's favourite romance still going strong after 30 years

At least 15 people died in a road accident when a bus driver going the wrong way lost control of the vehicle in northeast Brazil, police said Saturday.The tragedy involving the bus carrying 30 people happened late Friday in Pernambuco state.The driver hit some rocks by the side of the road and then got going in the right direction, but crashed into an embankment and the bus flipped over, the statement said.Eleven women and four men died in the crash. The number of people injured was not immediately disclosed.The driver emerged with only slight injuries and tested negative for alcohol consumption, police said. He was taken to a police station.Some of the passengers were ejected from the bus, they added.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;

Eleven women and four men died in the crash. The number of people injured was not immediately disclosed.

At least 15 people died in a road accident when a bus driver going the wrong way lost control of the vehicle in northeast Brazil, police said Saturday. The tragedy involving the bus carrying 30 people happened late Friday in Pernambuco state. The driver hit some rocks by the side of the road and then got going in the right direction, but crashed into an embankment and the bus flipped over, the statement said. Eleven women and four men died in the crash. The number of people injured was not immediately disclosed. The driver emerged with only slight injuries and tested negative for alcohol consumption, police said. He was taken to a police station. Some of the passengers were ejected from the bus, they added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Eleven women and four men died in the crash. The number of people injured was not immediately disclosed.

At least 15 killed in Brazil road accident after bus driver loses control

Shohei Ohtani produced one of the greatest all-round performances in baseball history as the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the World Series on Friday by wrapping up a 4-0 series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.&nbsp;Japanese superstar Ohtani smashed three huge home runs and struck out 10 Brewers batters in a comprehensive 5-1 victory that sends the Dodgers into a World Series showdown against either Toronto or Seattle.&nbsp;The Dodgers' series win was almost a footnote after an electrifying individual display from Ohtani, the generational two-way star who is often described as the greatest baseball player since New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth.&nbsp;Ohtani -- a rarity who combines elite pitching and hitting ability -- entered Friday's game at Dodger Stadium on the back of an eight-game home-run drought.&nbsp;Yet any doubts about his postseason temperament were obliterated in spectacular fashion with a performance before a sellout 52,883 crowd that rewrote the record books.No player in MLB postseason history had ever hit three home runs and struck out 10 opposition batters in the same game.&nbsp;Only one other pitcher in modern history -- the Boston Braves' Jim Tobin in 1942 -- has hit three home runs in a single game.&nbsp;"It was really fun on both sides of the ball today," said Ohtani, who dedicated his series Most Valuable Player award to fans across the globe.&nbsp;"I'm taking this trophy and let's get four more wins. We won it as a team, and this is really a team effort. I hope everybody in LA and Japan and all over the world could enjoy a really good sake."&nbsp;It marked another historic masterpiece from Ohtani, the 31-year-old who last year became the first player ever to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season.&nbsp;Ohtani had signalled his readiness to lead the Dodgers back to the World Series after an efficient opening frame from the pitching mound where he struck out three batters.&nbsp;He then crushed a 446-foot leadoff homer to put the Dodgers up 1-0 in the bottom of the first and the template for a sensational performance was set.&nbsp;After the Dodgers tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the first, Ohtani made it 4-0 in the fourth inning with a 469-foot monster shot that bounced out of the stadium.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>I'm still speechless</h2>His third home run came in the seventh inning to make it 5-0 before the Dodgers closed out a comfortable victory that left manager Dave Roberts and team-mates shaking their heads in disbelief.&nbsp;"That was probably the greatest postseason performance of all time," Roberts said. "There's a reason why he's the greatest player on the planet... It's kind of whatever you don't expect, expect him to do it.&nbsp;"This is just a performance that I've just never seen. No one's ever seen something like this. I'm still in awe right now of Shohei."&nbsp;Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman added: "Shohei, oh my God! I'm still speechless. Sometimes you've got to check yourself, touch and make sure he's not just made of steel. Absolutely incredible -- biggest stage and he goes out and does something like that."&nbsp;Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts compared Ohtani's presence to NBA icon Michael Jordan.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;"We're like the Chicago Bulls and he's like Michael Jordan. Wherever he goes, we're all gonna go. I'm just happy he's on our team," Betts said.&nbsp;Ohtani's final pitching line also impressed. The 31-year-old gave up no runs and only two hits in six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts.&nbsp;"We were part of tonight an iconic, maybe the best individual performance ever in a postseason game," Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. "I don't think anybody can argue with that."&nbsp;The Dodgers will face either Seattle or Toronto in the World Series, which gets under way on October 24.&nbsp;The Mariners edged into a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven American League Championship Series with the Blue Jays on Friday after a 6-2 victory in Seattle.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;

Japanese superstar Ohtani smashed three huge home runs and struck out 10 Brewers batters in a comprehensive 5-1 victory that sends the Dodgers into a World Series showdown against either Toronto or Seattle.

Shohei Ohtani produced one of the greatest all-round performances in baseball history as the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the World Series on Friday by wrapping up a 4-0 series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers. Japanese superstar Ohtani smashed three huge home runs and struck out 10 Brewers batters in a comprehensive 5-1 victory that sends the Dodgers into a World Series showdown against either Toronto or Seattle. The Dodgers' series win was almost a footnote after an electrifying individual display from Ohtani, the generational two-way star who is often described as the greatest baseball player since New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth. Ohtani -- a rarity who combines elite pitching and hitting ability -- entered Friday's game at Dodger Stadium on the back of an eight-game home-run drought. Yet any doubts about his postseason temperament were obliterated in spectacular fashion with a performance before a sellout 52,883 crowd that rewrote the record books. No player in MLB postseason history had ever hit three home runs and struck out 10 opposition batters in the same game. Only one other pitcher in modern history -- the Boston Braves' Jim Tobin in 1942 -- has hit three home runs in a single game. "It was really fun on both sides of the ball today," said Ohtani, who dedicated his series Most Valuable Player award to fans across the globe. "I'm taking this trophy and let's get four more wins. We won it as a team, and this is really a team effort. I hope everybody in LA and Japan and all over the world could enjoy a really good sake." It marked another historic masterpiece from Ohtani, the 31-year-old who last year became the first player ever to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season. Ohtani had signalled his readiness to lead the Dodgers back to the World Series after an efficient opening frame from the pitching mound where he struck out three batters. He then crushed a 446-foot leadoff homer to put the Dodgers up 1-0 in the bottom of the first and the template for a sensational performance was set. After the Dodgers tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the first, Ohtani made it 4-0 in the fourth inning with a 469-foot monster shot that bounced out of the stadium. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more I'm still speechless His third home run came in the seventh inning to make it 5-0 before the Dodgers closed out a comfortable victory that left manager Dave Roberts and team-mates shaking their heads in disbelief. "That was probably the greatest postseason performance of all time," Roberts said. "There's a reason why he's the greatest player on the planet... It's kind of whatever you don't expect, expect him to do it. "This is just a performance that I've just never seen. No one's ever seen something like this. I'm still in awe right now of Shohei." Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman added: "Shohei, oh my God! I'm still speechless. Sometimes you've got to check yourself, touch and make sure he's not just made of steel. Absolutely incredible -- biggest stage and he goes out and does something like that." Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts compared Ohtani's presence to NBA icon Michael Jordan. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history "We're like the Chicago Bulls and he's like Michael Jordan. Wherever he goes, we're all gonna go. I'm just happy he's on our team," Betts said. Ohtani's final pitching line also impressed. The 31-year-old gave up no runs and only two hits in six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. "We were part of tonight an iconic, maybe the best individual performance ever in a postseason game," Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. "I don't think anybody can argue with that." The Dodgers will face either Seattle or Toronto in the World Series, which gets under way on October 24. The Mariners edged into a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven American League Championship Series with the Blue Jays on Friday after a 6-2 victory in Seattle. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Japanese superstar Ohtani smashed three huge home runs and struck out 10 Brewers batters in a comprehensive 5-1 victory that sends the Dodgers into a World Series showdown against either Toronto or Seattle.

Dazzling Shohei Ohtani powers Los Angeles Dodgers into World Series

Iran said on Saturday that it was no longer bound by restrictions on its nuclear programme as a landmark 10-year deal between it and world powers expired, though Tehran reiterated its “commitment to diplomacy.” The 2015 deal -- signed in Vienna by Iran, China, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and the United States -- saw the lifting of international sanctions against the Islamic republic in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear programme. But the pact had already been in tatters after Washington unilaterally withdrew during President Donald Trump's first term, with Iran later pulling back from its commitments. The reimposition last month of UN sanctions at the urging of three of the deal's European signatories rendered the accord effectively moot.&nbsp;From now on, "all of the provisions (of the deal), including the restrictions on the Iranian nuclear programme and the related mechanisms are considered terminated", Iran's foreign ministry said in a statement on the day of the pact's expiration."Iran firmly expresses its commitment to diplomacy," it added.&nbsp;Western powers have long accused Iran of secretly seeking nuclear weapons -- something it has repeatedly denied, insisting its nuclear programme is solely for civilian purposes such as energy production.The deal's "termination day" was set for October 18, 2025, exactly 10 years after it was enshrined in the UN's Security Council resolution 2231.&nbsp;The accord capped Iran's uranium enrichment at 3.67 percent in exchange for sanctions relief and provided for strict supervision of its nuclear activities by the UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).But Washington left the deal in 2018 and reinstated sanctions, after which Tehran began stepping up its nuclear programme.According to the IAEA, Iran is the only country without a nuclear weapons programme to enrich uranium to 60 percent. That is close to the threshold of 90 percent required for a bomb, and well above the level needed for civilian nuclear use.&nbsp;In July, Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA following the war with Israel, with Tehran pointing to the agency's failure to condemn Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities. The unprecedented bombing campaign by Israel and the retaliation by Iran during the 12-day war derailed ongoing nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington.At the initiative of France, Britain and Germany, widespread UN sanctions against Iran returned into force in late September for the first time in a decade.&nbsp;Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a letter addressed to the United Nations on Saturday that the expiration of the 2015 deal renders the sanctions "null and void". Britain, France and Germany accuse Iran of not cooperating with the IAEA and would like it to return to negotiations with the United States. "Iran's efforts to revive the exchanges (with the IAEA) that led to the agreement in Cairo were also sabotaged by the irresponsible actions of the three European countries," the Iranian foreign ministry said in Saturday's statement, referring to a recent framework to resume cooperation.

Iran declared it no longer bound by the 2015 nuclear deal as it expired on Oct 18. The pact had already weakened after the US withdrew in 2018. Iran reaffirmed its diplomatic stance but blamed Western actions for failed talks and renewed UN sanctions. 

Iran said on Saturday that it was no longer bound by restrictions on its nuclear programme as a landmark 10-year deal between it and world powers expired, though Tehran reiterated its “commitment to diplomacy.” The 2015 deal -- signed in Vienna by Iran, China, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and the United States -- saw the lifting of international sanctions against the Islamic republic in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear programme. But the pact had already been in tatters after Washington unilaterally withdrew during President Donald Trump's first term, with Iran later pulling back from its commitments. The reimposition last month of UN sanctions at the urging of three of the deal's European signatories rendered the accord effectively moot. From now on, "all of the provisions (of the deal), including the restrictions on the Iranian nuclear programme and the related mechanisms are considered terminated", Iran's foreign ministry said in a statement on the day of the pact's expiration. "Iran firmly expresses its commitment to diplomacy," it added. Western powers have long accused Iran of secretly seeking nuclear weapons -- something it has repeatedly denied, insisting its nuclear programme is solely for civilian purposes such as energy production. The deal's "termination day" was set for October 18, 2025, exactly 10 years after it was enshrined in the UN's Security Council resolution 2231. The accord capped Iran's uranium enrichment at 3.67 percent in exchange for sanctions relief and provided for strict supervision of its nuclear activities by the UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). But Washington left the deal in 2018 and reinstated sanctions, after which Tehran began stepping up its nuclear programme. According to the IAEA, Iran is the only country without a nuclear weapons programme to enrich uranium to 60 percent. That is close to the threshold of 90 percent required for a bomb, and well above the level needed for civilian nuclear use. In July, Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA following the war with Israel, with Tehran pointing to the agency's failure to condemn Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities. The unprecedented bombing campaign by Israel and the retaliation by Iran during the 12-day war derailed ongoing nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington. At the initiative of France, Britain and Germany, widespread UN sanctions against Iran returned into force in late September for the first time in a decade. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a letter addressed to the United Nations on Saturday that the expiration of the 2015 deal renders the sanctions "null and void". Britain, France and Germany accuse Iran of not cooperating with the IAEA and would like it to return to negotiations with the United States. "Iran's efforts to revive the exchanges (with the IAEA) that led to the agreement in Cairo were also sabotaged by the irresponsible actions of the three European countries," the Iranian foreign ministry said in Saturday's statement, referring to a recent framework to resume cooperation.

Iran declared it no longer bound by the 2015 nuclear deal as it expired on Oct 18. The pact had already weakened after the US withdrew in 2018. Iran reaffirmed its diplomatic stance but blamed Western actions for failed talks and renewed UN sanctions.&nbsp;

'No longer bound by restrictions on nuclear programme': Iran

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said the support of co-owner Jim Ratcliffe will mean little if he fails to turn around the club's fortunes. In an interview with the Times newspaper's The Business podcast, last week, British billionaire Ratcliffe said Amorim has to "demonstrate he is a great coach over three years". Amorim is approaching a year in the Old Trafford hotseat and is yet to win back-to-back Premier League games. Doing so away to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday would be a major step in the right direction and the Portuguese knows he will be under intense pressure until results improve."You know, I know and Jim knows that football is not like that," Amorim said at his pre-match press conference on Friday, referring to Ratcliffe's timescale.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dp-world-india-championship-shubhankar-sharma-top-indian-as-tommy-fleetwood-takes-lead-1760712737663">DP World India Championship: Shubhankar top Indian as Fleetwood takes lead</a>"The most important thing is the next game."United ended the season 15th in the Premier League last term -- their lowest finish for 51 years -- and squandered a chance to qualify for the Champions League when they lost the Europa League final to Tottenham.They have fared little better this season, sitting 10th in the Premier League after losing three of their first seven league games and crashing to a shock League Cup defeat at fourth-tier Grimsby.Yet Amorim has so far retained the support of Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox."First of all, I can feel it. It's not just that thing that people talk, I feel it every day. Sometimes the pressure that I put on the team, on myself, is so much bigger than them," said Amorim."I know that it's going to take a while but I don't want to think like that. I said that last year. I think it also helps our fans to understand that the leadership understands that it's going to take a while."But, at the same moment, I don't like that because it will give a feeling that we have time to work things out. I don't want that feeling here in our club."It's good to feel the support but we need to prove in football, and especially in big clubs, that in every weekend we are ready to win games."A 2-0 victory over Sunderland before the international break eased the scrutiny on Amorim's position.Goalkeeper Senne Lammens made a positive impression on his debut against the Black Cats -- sections of the United support even compared him with club great Peter Schmeichel.United have been hampered by numerous goalkeeping errors from both Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir during Amorim's reign."The first impression in this club is really important. To maintain the level is even more important and is really difficult," said Amorim."He's not Schmeichel, yet, he's a young guy with talent, he showed a lot of composure and the fans liked it but that is in the past and we need to prove in the next game."

United ended the season 15th in the Premier League last term -- their lowest finish for 51 years -- and squandered a chance to qualify for the Champions League when they lost the Europa League final to Tottenham.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said the support of co-owner Jim Ratcliffe will mean little if he fails to turn around the club's fortunes. In an interview with the Times newspaper's The Business podcast, last week, British billionaire Ratcliffe said Amorim has to "demonstrate he is a great coach over three years". Amorim is approaching a year in the Old Trafford hotseat and is yet to win back-to-back Premier League games. Doing so away to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday would be a major step in the right direction and the Portuguese knows he will be under intense pressure until results improve. "You know, I know and Jim knows that football is not like that," Amorim said at his pre-match press conference on Friday, referring to Ratcliffe's timescale. Also Read - DP World India Championship: Shubhankar top Indian as Fleetwood takes lead "The most important thing is the next game." United ended the season 15th in the Premier League last term -- their lowest finish for 51 years -- and squandered a chance to qualify for the Champions League when they lost the Europa League final to Tottenham. They have fared little better this season, sitting 10th in the Premier League after losing three of their first seven league games and crashing to a shock League Cup defeat at fourth-tier Grimsby. Yet Amorim has so far retained the support of Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox. "First of all, I can feel it. It's not just that thing that people talk, I feel it every day. Sometimes the pressure that I put on the team, on myself, is so much bigger than them," said Amorim. "I know that it's going to take a while but I don't want to think like that. I said that last year. I think it also helps our fans to understand that the leadership understands that it's going to take a while. "But, at the same moment, I don't like that because it will give a feeling that we have time to work things out. I don't want that feeling here in our club. "It's good to feel the support but we need to prove in football, and especially in big clubs, that in every weekend we are ready to win games." A 2-0 victory over Sunderland before the international break eased the scrutiny on Amorim's position. Goalkeeper Senne Lammens made a positive impression on his debut against the Black Cats -- sections of the United support even compared him with club great Peter Schmeichel. United have been hampered by numerous goalkeeping errors from both Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir during Amorim's reign. "The first impression in this club is really important. To maintain the level is even more important and is really difficult," said Amorim. "He's not Schmeichel, yet, he's a young guy with talent, he showed a lot of composure and the fans liked it but that is in the past and we need to prove in the next game."

United ended the season 15th in the Premier League last term -- their lowest finish for 51 years -- and squandered a chance to qualify for the Champions League when they lost the Europa League final to Tottenham.

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League leaders Bayern Munich host second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with both sides unbeaten after opening the season in top form. Bayern have won 10 from 10 in all competitions, scoring 36 goals and conceding seven.Star striker Harry Kane is on arguably his career-best form.&nbsp;The 32-year-old, who scored a brace in Tuesday's 5-0 thumping of Latvia on England duty, has 18 goals and three assists in those 10 matches for Bayern.&nbsp;While Bayern have barnstormed their way to the top of the Bundesliga and Champions League tables, Dortmund are quietly putting together a strong opening of their own.&nbsp;Dortmund are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and sit four points behind Bayern in second.&nbsp;A double winner at Bayern before getting the sack half a year later, Niko Kovac, now Dortmund manager, said his side must be brave in Munich.&nbsp;"It'll be difficult if we play too cautiously," Kovac said Thursday. "Just defending won't work. We respect each other but we need to take the initiative.&nbsp;"If we play like we did last year in Munich, we'll have a good chance, but we need to be brave.&nbsp;"We do see what kind of form Bayern are on. It's unusual for a team to perform so well."&nbsp;In the match nicknamed 'Der Klassiker' in a bid to echo La Liga's El Clasico, the fixture has tended to mark the end of Dortmund's title ambitions.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;Dortmund have lost eight of their past 10 matches against Bayern in Munich.&nbsp;But Dortmund are on their best run versus the Bavarians since Jurgen Klopp's tenure.&nbsp;Dortmund have won one and drawn two of their past three games against Bayern, including a 2-0 win at the Allianz Arena in 2024.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;Now running the show at Red Bull, parent company of rivals RB Leipzig, Klopp himself will not be tuning in.&nbsp;Speaking from the Spanish island of Mallorca, where he spends much of his time, former Liverpool manager Klopp told Germany's RTL on Thursday he would "probably not have time" to watch.&nbsp;"If I didn't have to work, I'd definitely watch the game."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and sit four points behind Bayern Munich in second.

League leaders Bayern Munich host second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with both sides unbeaten after opening the season in top form. Bayern have won 10 from 10 in all competitions, scoring 36 goals and conceding seven. Star striker Harry Kane is on arguably his career-best form. The 32-year-old, who scored a brace in Tuesday's 5-0 thumping of Latvia on England duty, has 18 goals and three assists in those 10 matches for Bayern. While Bayern have barnstormed their way to the top of the Bundesliga and Champions League tables, Dortmund are quietly putting together a strong opening of their own. Dortmund are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and sit four points behind Bayern in second. A double winner at Bayern before getting the sack half a year later, Niko Kovac, now Dortmund manager, said his side must be brave in Munich. "It'll be difficult if we play too cautiously," Kovac said Thursday. "Just defending won't work. We respect each other but we need to take the initiative. "If we play like we did last year in Munich, we'll have a good chance, but we need to be brave. "We do see what kind of form Bayern are on. It's unusual for a team to perform so well." In the match nicknamed 'Der Klassiker' in a bid to echo La Liga's El Clasico, the fixture has tended to mark the end of Dortmund's title ambitions. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Dortmund have lost eight of their past 10 matches against Bayern in Munich. But Dortmund are on their best run versus the Bavarians since Jurgen Klopp's tenure. Dortmund have won one and drawn two of their past three games against Bayern, including a 2-0 win at the Allianz Arena in 2024. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Now running the show at Red Bull, parent company of rivals RB Leipzig, Klopp himself will not be tuning in. Speaking from the Spanish island of Mallorca, where he spends much of his time, former Liverpool manager Klopp told Germany's RTL on Thursday he would "probably not have time" to watch. "If I didn't have to work, I'd definitely watch the game." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and sit four points behind Bayern Munich in second.

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