Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood struck twice as Europe stormed into a three-point lead on the opening day of the Ryder Cup on Friday, overwhelming the United States despite President Donald Trump's high-profile visit.&nbsp;Europe dominated the morning with three commanding foursomes victories for a 3–1 cushion, then added 2.5 more points in the afternoon four-balls to tighten their grip on Bethpage Black, finishing the day with a 5.5-2.5 advantage.&nbsp;"Incredible day," Europe captain Luke Donald said. "Winning this morning was huge for us. Guys grinded to win the session this afternoon. Love where we are. I'm so proud of these guys."&nbsp;Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and US star Bryson DeChambeau lost twice in a key blow to the American cause.&nbsp;"No matter who it is, the scoreboard is what counts," Fleetwood said. "We felt very prepared. To have gotten off to a good start feels great."&nbsp;US captain Keegan Bradley, who said he expected a turnaround when Trump arrived to watch in the afternoon, was searching for answers.&nbsp;"Europe made a lot of putts," he said. "Happy with the way we're playing. Hopefully it'll turn and our putts will go in tomorrow. This is first quarter. We've still got three quarters to go. I've got a lot of faith in my boys."&nbsp;Spain's Rahm paired with Sepp Straka for a 3&amp;2 four-ball win over Scheffler and J.J. Spaun and joined Tyrrell Hatton in a 4&amp;3 foursomes win over DeChambeau and Justin Thomas, the Europe duo now 5-0 in foursomes.&nbsp;"We started great and we have to keep it going," Rahm said. "That's what we did."Scheffler was somewhat frustrated.&nbsp;"We gave ourselves plenty of opportunities," Scheffler said. "It really just came down to me not holing enough putts."&nbsp;Rahm hasn't lost in Cup pairs play since 2018 with seven wins and two ties.&nbsp;"I can't take all the credit. I've had great partners," Rahm said. "You can't do this alone."&nbsp;England's Fleetwood partnered Rory McIlroy in a 5&amp;4 foursomes win over Collin Morikawa and Harris English and then joined Justin Rose to beat Ben Griffin and DeChambeau 1-up in four-ball.&nbsp;McIlroy went unbeaten after a closing four-ball tie with Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay, missing an 11-foot birdie putt at 18 for the win.&nbsp;"It's a great day for Europe," McIlroy said. "I'm disappointed I didn't hole that for a full point but the guys have done so well today."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Trump arrived to American carnage at Bethpage Black as Europe started 3-0 for the first time on US soil and US stars took only four holes in the first three matches. He was greeted at the first tee by chants of "U-S-A" and cheers and later chants of "Don-ald Trump."&nbsp;Americans Justin Thomas and Cam Young routed Ludvig Aberg and Rasmus Hojgaard 6&amp;5 in four-balls without dropping a hole and Cantlay and Xander Schauffele beat Viktor Hovland and Robert MacIntyre 2-up in foursomes for the only US wins.&nbsp;McIlroy and Fleetwood won four of the first six holes, the "Fleetwood Mc" tandem improving to 3-0.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a><h2>A lot of nice shots</h2>Europe's Matt Fitzpatrick and Aberg also won four of the first six holes and never trailed in beating Scheffler and third-ranked Russell Henley 5&amp;3.&nbsp;"We hit a lot of nice shots and made it hard for them," Aberg said.&nbsp;Trophy holders Europe seek the first road triumph by either side since their 2012 "Miracle at Medinah" while the Americans try to win back the Cup after losing two years ago in Rome.&nbsp;The format features four morning foursomes matches and four afternoon four-ball matches on Friday and Saturday with 12 concluding Sunday singles matches.&nbsp;The Americans need 14.5 points to win the Cup. Europe, winners in 10 of the past 14 meetings, need only 14 of 28 points to retain the trophy.&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.

Europe dominated the morning with three commanding foursomes victories for a 3–1 cushion, then added 2.5 more points in the afternoon four-balls to tighten their grip on Bethpage Black, finishing the day with a 5.5-2.5 advantage.

Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood struck twice as Europe stormed into a three-point lead on the opening day of the Ryder Cup on Friday, overwhelming the United States despite President Donald Trump's high-profile visit. Europe dominated the morning with three commanding foursomes victories for a 3–1 cushion, then added 2.5 more points in the afternoon four-balls to tighten their grip on Bethpage Black, finishing the day with a 5.5-2.5 advantage. "Incredible day," Europe captain Luke Donald said. "Winning this morning was huge for us. Guys grinded to win the session this afternoon. Love where we are. I'm so proud of these guys." Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and US star Bryson DeChambeau lost twice in a key blow to the American cause. "No matter who it is, the scoreboard is what counts," Fleetwood said. "We felt very prepared. To have gotten off to a good start feels great." US captain Keegan Bradley, who said he expected a turnaround when Trump arrived to watch in the afternoon, was searching for answers. "Europe made a lot of putts," he said. "Happy with the way we're playing. Hopefully it'll turn and our putts will go in tomorrow. This is first quarter. We've still got three quarters to go. I've got a lot of faith in my boys." Spain's Rahm paired with Sepp Straka for a 3&2 four-ball win over Scheffler and J.J. Spaun and joined Tyrrell Hatton in a 4&3 foursomes win over DeChambeau and Justin Thomas, the Europe duo now 5-0 in foursomes. "We started great and we have to keep it going," Rahm said. "That's what we did." Scheffler was somewhat frustrated. "We gave ourselves plenty of opportunities," Scheffler said. "It really just came down to me not holing enough putts." Rahm hasn't lost in Cup pairs play since 2018 with seven wins and two ties. "I can't take all the credit. I've had great partners," Rahm said. "You can't do this alone." England's Fleetwood partnered Rory McIlroy in a 5&4 foursomes win over Collin Morikawa and Harris English and then joined Justin Rose to beat Ben Griffin and DeChambeau 1-up in four-ball. McIlroy went unbeaten after a closing four-ball tie with Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay, missing an 11-foot birdie putt at 18 for the win. "It's a great day for Europe," McIlroy said. "I'm disappointed I didn't hole that for a full point but the guys have done so well today." ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Trump arrived to American carnage at Bethpage Black as Europe started 3-0 for the first time on US soil and US stars took only four holes in the first three matches. He was greeted at the first tee by chants of "U-S-A" and cheers and later chants of "Don-ald Trump." Americans Justin Thomas and Cam Young routed Ludvig Aberg and Rasmus Hojgaard 6&5 in four-balls without dropping a hole and Cantlay and Xander Schauffele beat Viktor Hovland and Robert MacIntyre 2-up in foursomes for the only US wins. McIlroy and Fleetwood won four of the first six holes, the "Fleetwood Mc" tandem improving to 3-0. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details A lot of nice shots Europe's Matt Fitzpatrick and Aberg also won four of the first six holes and never trailed in beating Scheffler and third-ranked Russell Henley 5&3. "We hit a lot of nice shots and made it hard for them," Aberg said. Trophy holders Europe seek the first road triumph by either side since their 2012 "Miracle at Medinah" while the Americans try to win back the Cup after losing two years ago in Rome. The format features four morning foursomes matches and four afternoon four-ball matches on Friday and Saturday with 12 concluding Sunday singles matches. The Americans need 14.5 points to win the Cup. Europe, winners in 10 of the past 14 meetings, need only 14 of 28 points to retain the trophy. 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.

Europe dominated the morning with three commanding foursomes victories for a 3–1 cushion, then added 2.5 more points in the afternoon four-balls to tighten their grip on Bethpage Black, finishing the day with a 5.5-2.5 advantage.

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Oscar-winning US actor Jennifer Lawrence called Israel's war in Gaza a genocide and warned about the normalisation of lies in American politics during a Friday appearance at Spain's San Sebastian Film Festival. "What's happening is no less than a genocide, and it's unacceptable," Lawrence told a news conference when asked about the war that has devastated the Palestinian territory for almost two years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Turning to her own country, the 35-year-old said she was "terrified for my children, for all of our children", adding that "this disrespect and the discourse in American politics right now is going to be normal." &nbsp;For the younger generation, "it's going to be totally normal to them that politics has no integrity", warned the star of "Silver Linings Playbook", "American Hustle" and "Joy". &nbsp;"Politicians lie, there's no empathy, and everybody needs to remember that when you ignore what's happening on one side of the world, it won't be long until it's on your side as well." &nbsp;The US star was in the northern coastal city to receive the "Donostia" lifetime achievement award, with a showing of her latest movie "Die, My Love". &nbsp;Co-produced by Lawrence and Martin Scorsese and directed by Lynne Ramsay, the film portrays how a couple's happiness at having a child turns sour, following a series of works that provide a different perspective on motherhood. &nbsp;Lawrence, a mother of two children, said the movie reminded her of her difficult postpartum following the birth of her second child. "It's really bizarre, watching the movie now and seeing everything in retrospect, after feeling like I've been through that forest," she said.

Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence opened up about the death of children in Gaza during an appearance at Spain's San Sebastian Film Festival. She is at the event for her film Die, My Love.

Oscar-winning US actor Jennifer Lawrence called Israel's war in Gaza a genocide and warned about the normalisation of lies in American politics during a Friday appearance at Spain's San Sebastian Film Festival. "What's happening is no less than a genocide, and it's unacceptable," Lawrence told a news conference when asked about the war that has devastated the Palestinian territory for almost two years. Turning to her own country, the 35-year-old said she was "terrified for my children, for all of our children", adding that "this disrespect and the discourse in American politics right now is going to be normal." For the younger generation, "it's going to be totally normal to them that politics has no integrity", warned the star of "Silver Linings Playbook", "American Hustle" and "Joy". "Politicians lie, there's no empathy, and everybody needs to remember that when you ignore what's happening on one side of the world, it won't be long until it's on your side as well." The US star was in the northern coastal city to receive the "Donostia" lifetime achievement award, with a showing of her latest movie "Die, My Love". Co-produced by Lawrence and Martin Scorsese and directed by Lynne Ramsay, the film portrays how a couple's happiness at having a child turns sour, following a series of works that provide a different perspective on motherhood. Lawrence, a mother of two children, said the movie reminded her of her difficult postpartum following the birth of her second child. "It's really bizarre, watching the movie now and seeing everything in retrospect, after feeling like I've been through that forest," she said.

Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence opened up about the death of children in Gaza during an appearance at Spain's San Sebastian Film Festival. She is at the event for her film Die, My Love.

Jennifer Lawrence calls out Gaza genocide at Spain's San Sebastian Film Festival

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on Friday (Sep 26) that teenaged Italian defender Giovanni Leoni would be sidelined for up to a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during his debut. The 18-year-old, who joined the Premier League champions from Parma last month in a deal worth an initial £26 million ($35 million), was injured during the Reds' 2-1 League Cup win against Southampton on Tuesday.&nbsp;"He's not in a good place, of course, because he tore his ACL, which means that he will be out for around a year," Slot said ahead of Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace. "Being so young, coming to a new country, playing so well in your first game.&nbsp;"He's still so young so he has so many years still to go after he recovers from a terrible injury like that."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-barcelona-legend-sergio-busquets-confirms-football-retirement-after-mls-season-lionel-mess-1758861193843">SHOCKING! Former Barcelona legend confirms football retirement after MLS season</a>&nbsp;The loss of Leoni leaves Slot with just three fit centre-backs -- captain Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez.&nbsp;Liverpool wanted Palace captain Marc Guehi for extra cover in that position but the England international's move to Anfield on deadline day collapsed after the Eagles failed to sign a replacement.&nbsp;Guehi has been key to extending Palace's club record run of 17 games without defeat in all competitions.&nbsp;The only two unbeaten teams in the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park with Liverpool looking to extend their perfect start of five consecutive victories.&nbsp;However, they have relied on a number of late winners and moments of good fortune.&nbsp;"If you would have asked me that after playing Newcastle away, Arsenal at home, and all these difficult games we had, that we would have the maximum results? I would have probably told you 'no'," said Slot. "If you look at the games, they were most of them quite close. So, we might have been a bit lucky as well to get the maximum points."&nbsp;Hugo Ekitike's red card for taking his shirt off in celebration after scoring the winner against Southampton was branded as "stupid" by his manager.&nbsp;The French striker will now be suspended for the Palace clash, but Alexander Isak is set to start his first Premier League game since becoming the most expensive player in the competition's history after a £125-million move from Newcastle.&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 the WION audience.

The 18-year-old, who joined the Premier League champions from Parma last month in a deal worth an initial £26 million ($35 million), was injured during the Reds' 2-1 League Cup win against Southampton on Tuesday.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on Friday (Sep 26) that teenaged Italian defender Giovanni Leoni would be sidelined for up to a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during his debut. The 18-year-old, who joined the Premier League champions from Parma last month in a deal worth an initial £26 million ($35 million), was injured during the Reds' 2-1 League Cup win against Southampton on Tuesday. "He's not in a good place, of course, because he tore his ACL, which means that he will be out for around a year," Slot said ahead of Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace. "Being so young, coming to a new country, playing so well in your first game. "He's still so young so he has so many years still to go after he recovers from a terrible injury like that." Also read | SHOCKING! Former Barcelona legend confirms football retirement after MLS season The loss of Leoni leaves Slot with just three fit centre-backs -- captain Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez. Liverpool wanted Palace captain Marc Guehi for extra cover in that position but the England international's move to Anfield on deadline day collapsed after the Eagles failed to sign a replacement. Guehi has been key to extending Palace's club record run of 17 games without defeat in all competitions. The only two unbeaten teams in the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park with Liverpool looking to extend their perfect start of five consecutive victories. However, they have relied on a number of late winners and moments of good fortune. "If you would have asked me that after playing Newcastle away, Arsenal at home, and all these difficult games we had, that we would have the maximum results? I would have probably told you 'no'," said Slot. "If you look at the games, they were most of them quite close. So, we might have been a bit lucky as well to get the maximum points." Hugo Ekitike's red card for taking his shirt off in celebration after scoring the winner against Southampton was branded as "stupid" by his manager. The French striker will now be suspended for the Palace clash, but Alexander Isak is set to start his first Premier League game since becoming the most expensive player in the competition's history after a £125-million move from Newcastle. 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 the WION audience.

The 18-year-old, who joined the Premier League champions from Parma last month in a deal worth an initial £26 million ($35 million), was injured during the Reds' 2-1 League Cup win against Southampton on Tuesday.

Liverpool’s centre-back options crunch after injury to rookie defender: Arne Slot

Inter Miami's former Barcelona and Spain star Sergio Busquets said Thursday he will retire from football at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season. The 37-year-old midfielder made the announcement in a social media post.&nbsp;"These will be my last months on the pitch. I'm retiring very happy, proud, fulfilled, and above all grateful," Busquets said in a video on his Instagram page. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone and to football for everything. You will always be a part of this beautiful story."

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An elegant, skilful player known for his poise and calmness on the ball, Busquets is widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in history.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-president-donald-trump-suggests-2026-fifa-world-cup-games-could-be-moved-from-unsafe-cities-1758858906362">Trump suggests 2026 FIFA World Cup games could be moved from unsafe cities</a>&nbsp;He was a key figure in nine Spanish league victories with Barcelona and also helped the club win three Champions League titles.&nbsp;He was a member of the Spain team that won the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 European Championship, winning 143 caps.&nbsp;He retired from international football after the 2022 World Cup, and in 2023, headed to the United States to link up with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.&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 the WION audience.

He was a key figure in nine Spanish league victories with Barcelona and also helped the club win three Champions League titles.

Inter Miami's former Barcelona and Spain star Sergio Busquets said Thursday he will retire from football at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season. The 37-year-old midfielder made the announcement in a social media post. "These will be my last months on the pitch. I'm retiring very happy, proud, fulfilled, and above all grateful," Busquets said in a video on his Instagram page. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone and to football for everything. You will always be a part of this beautiful story."

He was a key figure in nine Spanish league victories with Barcelona and also helped the club win three Champions League titles.

SHOCKING! Former Barcelona legend confirms football retirement after MLS season

President Donald Trump said on Thursday (Sep 25) he would consider moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities he regards as a security risk. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said while he expected the tournament to be "safe", he was ready to strip games from host cities that were regarded as “even a little bit dangerous.” The United States is co-hosting next year's World Cup with Mexico and Canada, but will be hosting the bulk of the games in the tournament, which has been expanded to include 48 teams.&nbsp;US host cities include staunchly Democratic strongholds such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.&nbsp;"It will be safe for the World Cup," Trump told reporters. "If I think it isn't safe, we'll move it into a different city."&nbsp;Trump's administration has deployed National Guard troops to Democratic-run US cities this year over the objections of local and state leaders.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/psg-achraf-hakimi-at-peace-despite-rape-allegations-expects-to-be-cleared-sooner-1758803714565">PSG’s Hakimi ‘at peace’ despite rape allegations; expects to be cleared sooner</a>&nbsp;San Francisco and Seattle are both hosting six matches each at the tournament. Los Angeles is hosting eight.&nbsp;"It's actually a very fair question," Trump continued. "If I think it's not safe, we're going to move it out of that city...," he added, before reeling off crime statistics in Chicago, which is not among the US World Cup host cities.&nbsp;Trump also appeared to reference the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during his remarks.&nbsp;"So no, if any city we think is going to be even a little bit dangerous for the World Cup, or for the Olympics ... but for the World Cup in particular, because they're playing in so many cities, we won't allow it to go, we'll move it around a little bit," he added.&nbsp;Trump earlier this year appointed himself as chairman of a White House task force for the World Cup, which is run by world football's governing body FIFA.&nbsp;Trump, who has a close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has promised that fans visiting the US can expect a "seamless" experience.&nbsp;Infantino has said FIFA has "full and entire" confidence in the Trump administration to help deliver a successful tournament.&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 the WION audience.

Infantino has said FIFA has "full and entire" confidence in the Trump administration to help deliver a successful tournament.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday (Sep 25) he would consider moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities he regards as a security risk. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said while he expected the tournament to be "safe", he was ready to strip games from host cities that were regarded as “even a little bit dangerous.” The United States is co-hosting next year's World Cup with Mexico and Canada, but will be hosting the bulk of the games in the tournament, which has been expanded to include 48 teams. US host cities include staunchly Democratic strongholds such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. "It will be safe for the World Cup," Trump told reporters. "If I think it isn't safe, we'll move it into a different city." Trump's administration has deployed National Guard troops to Democratic-run US cities this year over the objections of local and state leaders. Also read | PSG’s Hakimi ‘at peace’ despite rape allegations; expects to be cleared sooner San Francisco and Seattle are both hosting six matches each at the tournament. Los Angeles is hosting eight. "It's actually a very fair question," Trump continued. "If I think it's not safe, we're going to move it out of that city...," he added, before reeling off crime statistics in Chicago, which is not among the US World Cup host cities. Trump also appeared to reference the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during his remarks. "So no, if any city we think is going to be even a little bit dangerous for the World Cup, or for the Olympics ... but for the World Cup in particular, because they're playing in so many cities, we won't allow it to go, we'll move it around a little bit," he added. Trump earlier this year appointed himself as chairman of a White House task force for the World Cup, which is run by world football's governing body FIFA. Trump, who has a close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has promised that fans visiting the US can expect a "seamless" experience. Infantino has said FIFA has "full and entire" confidence in the Trump administration to help deliver a successful tournament. 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 the WION audience.

Infantino has said FIFA has "full and entire" confidence in the Trump administration to help deliver a successful tournament.

Trump suggests 2026 FIFA World Cup games could be moved from unsafe cities

Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi, who is being investigated over an alleged rape, said he has "peace of mind" and expects to be cleared of the accusations. Last month, French prosecutors called for the 26-year-old Morocco international to face trial over the allegations that he raped a 24-year-old woman that he had met over social media.&nbsp;"I know that what I am accused of is a lie," Hakimi told journalist Mouloud Achour in an interview for the "Clique" show to be aired on Canal+, a clip of which was broadcast on Wednesday night. "I know that I have not done anything and that I would never do that," the Madrid-born Hakimi said in Spanish.&nbsp;"Today, I have peace of mind.... hoping that the truth will soon be revealed."&nbsp;Hakimi, who helped Morocco to their historic progress to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, was charged in March, 2023 with raping the woman.&nbsp;Hakimi allegedly paid for his accuser to travel to his home on February 25, 2023, in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt while his wife, from whom he has since divorced, and children were away on holiday.&nbsp;The woman went to a police station following the encounter alleging rape and was questioned by police.&nbsp;Although the woman refused to make a formal accusation, prosecutors decided to press charges against the player.&nbsp;Hakimi insists that he is the victim of an extortion attempt.&nbsp;On August 1, the Nanterre prosecutor's office told AFP that they had requested that the investigating judge refer the rape charge to a criminal court.&nbsp;"Nothing in the case lends in any way to a characterising of extortion," the alleged victim's lawyer Rachel-Flore Pardo told AFP on Thursday.&nbsp;"Mr Hakimi is trying to create a counter-fire that we are used to in cases of sexual violence."&nbsp;Hakimi has continued to play for PSG and his country since the allegations first surfaced, even winning the Champions League with the Qatari-owned French club in May.&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.

Hakimi, who helped Morocco to their historic progress to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, was charged in March, 2023 with raping the woman.

Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi, who is being investigated over an alleged rape, said he has "peace of mind" and expects to be cleared of the accusations. Last month, French prosecutors called for the 26-year-old Morocco international to face trial over the allegations that he raped a 24-year-old woman that he had met over social media. "I know that what I am accused of is a lie," Hakimi told journalist Mouloud Achour in an interview for the "Clique" show to be aired on Canal+, a clip of which was broadcast on Wednesday night. "I know that I have not done anything and that I would never do that," the Madrid-born Hakimi said in Spanish. "Today, I have peace of mind.... hoping that the truth will soon be revealed." Hakimi, who helped Morocco to their historic progress to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, was charged in March, 2023 with raping the woman. Hakimi allegedly paid for his accuser to travel to his home on February 25, 2023, in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt while his wife, from whom he has since divorced, and children were away on holiday. The woman went to a police station following the encounter alleging rape and was questioned by police. Although the woman refused to make a formal accusation, prosecutors decided to press charges against the player. Hakimi insists that he is the victim of an extortion attempt. On August 1, the Nanterre prosecutor's office told AFP that they had requested that the investigating judge refer the rape charge to a criminal court. "Nothing in the case lends in any way to a characterising of extortion," the alleged victim's lawyer Rachel-Flore Pardo told AFP on Thursday. "Mr Hakimi is trying to create a counter-fire that we are used to in cases of sexual violence." Hakimi has continued to play for PSG and his country since the allegations first surfaced, even winning the Champions League with the Qatari-owned French club in May. 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.

Hakimi, who helped Morocco to their historic progress to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, was charged in March, 2023 with raping the woman.

PSG’s Hakimi ‘at peace’ despite rape allegations; expects to be cleared sooner

World number one Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off an ankle injury to beat Argentina's Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in a gritty start to his Japan Open campaign. US Open champion Alcaraz crumpled to the ground chasing a shot in the fifth game of the opening set in Tokyo and sat on the court grimacing for several minutes.&nbsp;The Spaniard had his left ankle heavily strapped during a medical timeout before gingerly returning. He soon began to move comfortably and broke world number 41 Baez to take a 5-4 lead. The match was delayed for a further half an hour as organisers closed the stadium roof with rain falling.&nbsp;Alcaraz returned strongly and closed out the first set before breezing past Baez in the second.&nbsp;"I have to see later if the outcome is going to be good," Alcaraz said of his injury after the match.&nbsp;Alcaraz is playing at the Japan Open for the first time and the crowd gave him a warm cheer as he emerged in a burgundy sleeveless outfit with platinum blond hair. But their applause soon turned to concern when he went down injured halfway through the first set, with his reaction suggesting he may be unable to continue.&nbsp;Alcaraz somehow found a way to carry on and went on to dominate the match, winning in 1 hour and 30 minutes when Baez hit a return long.&nbsp;Number two seed Taylor Fritz of the US survived a tough opening test against Canada's Gabriel Diallo to go through 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3).&nbsp;Fritz, the world number five, beat Alcaraz at the Laver Cup in San Francisco last week.&nbsp;Norway's number four seed Casper Ruud also advanced, with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 win over Japan's Shintaro Mochizuki.&nbsp;Number five seed Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic went out after losing 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro.&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.

The Spaniard had his left ankle heavily strapped during a medical timeout before gingerly returning.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off an ankle injury to beat Argentina's Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in a gritty start to his Japan Open campaign. US Open champion Alcaraz crumpled to the ground chasing a shot in the fifth game of the opening set in Tokyo and sat on the court grimacing for several minutes. The Spaniard had his left ankle heavily strapped during a medical timeout before gingerly returning. He soon began to move comfortably and broke world number 41 Baez to take a 5-4 lead. The match was delayed for a further half an hour as organisers closed the stadium roof with rain falling. Alcaraz returned strongly and closed out the first set before breezing past Baez in the second. "I have to see later if the outcome is going to be good," Alcaraz said of his injury after the match. Alcaraz is playing at the Japan Open for the first time and the crowd gave him a warm cheer as he emerged in a burgundy sleeveless outfit with platinum blond hair. But their applause soon turned to concern when he went down injured halfway through the first set, with his reaction suggesting he may be unable to continue. Alcaraz somehow found a way to carry on and went on to dominate the match, winning in 1 hour and 30 minutes when Baez hit a return long. Number two seed Taylor Fritz of the US survived a tough opening test against Canada's Gabriel Diallo to go through 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3). Fritz, the world number five, beat Alcaraz at the Laver Cup in San Francisco last week. Norway's number four seed Casper Ruud also advanced, with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 win over Japan's Shintaro Mochizuki. Number five seed Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic went out after losing 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro. 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.

The Spaniard had his left ankle heavily strapped during a medical timeout before gingerly returning.

Carlos Alcaraz survives injury scare, rain delay to win Tokyo opener

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge bashed his 50th and 51st home runs of the season on Wednesday to join an elite Major League Baseball club as the fourth player ever with four 50-homer campaigns. Judge is now tied for the most 50-homer seasons with legendary Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Judge hit No. 50 in the second inning of the Yankees' 8-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox, a three-run blast off pitcher Jonathan Cannon that sailed into the Yankees' bullpen at Yankee Stadium and put the hosts up 3-1.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/michael-schumacher-health-all-you-need-to-know-about-formula-one-legend-s-current-condition-1758640279904">Michael Schumacher health: All you need to know about Formula One legend's current condition</a>He added his 51st homer of 2025 in the eighth inning to secure the 46th multi-homer game of his career.One night after the Yankees secured a post-season berth they pulled level atop the American League East division with the Toronto Blue Jays, who fell 7-1 to the Boston Red Sox."Big tone-setter for us tonight," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of Judge. "A big three-run homer after we fell behind there and then took it from there."Another great evening for the captain."Judge set the American League record with 62 home runs in 2022. He also topped the 50-homer mark in 2017 and 2024.The Milwaukee Brewers closed in on the top seed in the National League with a 3-1 victory over the Padres in San Diego.The Brewers matched the franchise record for wins in a season with their 96th.They can secure the NL top seed with one more win or one Philadelphia defeat over the waning games of the season this week.The Phillies kept the heat on, pummelling the Miami Marlins 11-1 to secure a first-round bye.Kyle Schwarber hit his 55th and 56th home runs of the season -- part of Philadelphia's franchise-record eight homers in the game.Edmundo Sosa got in on the long-ball display, hitting a career-high three homers in his first game back from the injured list.

Judge is now tied for the most 50-homer seasons with legendary Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Judge hit No. 50 in the second inning of the Yankees' 8-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge bashed his 50th and 51st home runs of the season on Wednesday to join an elite Major League Baseball club as the fourth player ever with four 50-homer campaigns. Judge is now tied for the most 50-homer seasons with legendary Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Judge hit No. 50 in the second inning of the Yankees' 8-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox, a three-run blast off pitcher Jonathan Cannon that sailed into the Yankees' bullpen at Yankee Stadium and put the hosts up 3-1. Also Read - Michael Schumacher health: All you need to know about Formula One legend's current condition He added his 51st homer of 2025 in the eighth inning to secure the 46th multi-homer game of his career. One night after the Yankees secured a post-season berth they pulled level atop the American League East division with the Toronto Blue Jays, who fell 7-1 to the Boston Red Sox. "Big tone-setter for us tonight," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of Judge. "A big three-run homer after we fell behind there and then took it from there. "Another great evening for the captain." Judge set the American League record with 62 home runs in 2022. He also topped the 50-homer mark in 2017 and 2024. The Milwaukee Brewers closed in on the top seed in the National League with a 3-1 victory over the Padres in San Diego. The Brewers matched the franchise record for wins in a season with their 96th. They can secure the NL top seed with one more win or one Philadelphia defeat over the waning games of the season this week. The Phillies kept the heat on, pummelling the Miami Marlins 11-1 to secure a first-round bye. Kyle Schwarber hit his 55th and 56th home runs of the season -- part of Philadelphia's franchise-record eight homers in the game. Edmundo Sosa got in on the long-ball display, hitting a career-high three homers in his first game back from the injured list.

Judge is now tied for the most 50-homer seasons with legendary Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Judge hit No. 50 in the second inning of the Yankees' 8-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

Yankees' Aaron Judge crosses 50 home runs for record equalling fourth time

Sixties screen siren Claudia Cardinale, who died on Tuesday aged 87, entranced audiences across the globe with the sultry gaze that made her the muse of Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini.&nbsp;With her fierce beauty and husky voice, Cardinale not only captivated Italy's greatest filmmakers, she played opposite most of the leading men of the time, from Burt Lancaster to Alain Delon and Henry Fonda.&nbsp;She died aged 87 at Nemours near Paris, in the presence of her children, her agent told AFP.&nbsp;"She leaves us the legacy of a free and inspired woman both as a woman and as an artiste," Laurent Savry said in a message.What would turn into a fairytale career began as a nightmare.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jimmy-kimmel-returns-to-abc-after-suspension-what-disney-lost-in-the-fallout-1758634784207">Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC after suspension: What Disney lost in the fallout</a>&nbsp;She was raped in her teens by a film producer and became pregnant. With few options open at the time, she made the tough decision to bring up her son Patrick and try "to earn a living and her independence" from cinema, even though she never wanted to be in films.&nbsp;"I did it for him, for Patrick, the child I wanted to keep despite the circumstances and the enormous scandal," she told French daily Le Monde in 2017.&nbsp;"I was very young,&nbsp;shy, prudish, almost wild. And without the slightest wish to expose myself on the film sets."&nbsp;<h2>- Reluctant actress -</h2>&nbsp;Born in La Goulette, near Tunis, on 15 April 1938, to Sicilian parents, Cardinale's life had already been turned upside down at at the age of 16 when she was picked out of a crowd to win a beauty contest.&nbsp;Crowned "The most beautiful Italian woman in Tunis", the prize was a trip to the Venice film festival where she immediately turned heads and reluctantly, turned her back on her plans to become a teacher."All the directors and producers wanted me to make films, and I said, 'No, I don't want to!' she said. It was her father who eventually convinced her to "give this cinema thing a go".&nbsp;As she started to land small film roles, she was raped. A mentor convinced her to secretly give birth in London and entrust the child to her family.Patrick would officially be her younger brother until she revealed the truth seven years later."I was forced to accept this lie to avoid a scandal and protect my career," she said.

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<h2>- 'Fairytale' -</h2>&nbsp;From then there was no looking back, &nbsp;as she became swept up into the golden age of Italian cinema, even though she knew "not a word" of the language, speaking only French, Arabic and her parents' Sicilian dialect.At 20 "I became the heroine of a fairytale, the symbol of a country whose language I barely spoke," she wrote in her 2005 autobiography "My Stars."Her voice had to be dubbed in Italian until she starred in Fellini's Oscar-winning "8 1/2" in 1963, when the star director insisted she use her own voice.That year, aged 25, Cardinale filmed both Visconti's epic period drama "The Leopard" and Fellini's surrealist hit "8 1/2" at the same time."Visconti wanted me brunette with long hair. Fellini wanted me blonde," she said.Critics called her the "embodiment of postwar European glamour", and she was was packaged as such, both on screen and off."It's almost like she had sexiness thrust upon her," Britain's The Guardian wrote in 2013.Embraced by Hollywood, where she refused to settle, Cardinale had a huge hit with Blake Edwards' "The Pink Panther" with Peter Sellers, then Henry Hathaway's "Circus World" with Rita Hayworth and John Wayne."The best compliment I ever got was from actor David Niven while filming 'The Pink Panther'," Cardinale recalled.He said: "Claudia, along with spaghetti, you're Italy's greatest invention."Refusing to have cosmetic surgery, she went on to perform into her 80s, including in "La Strana Coppia", a female version of Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" at the Teatro Augusteo in Naples.&nbsp;<h2>- 'Only love' -</h2>&nbsp;Although desired by many, she said her "only love" was the blue-eye Neapolitan director Pasquale Squitieri, father to her daughter Claudia with whom she worked on a series of films over four decades until his death in 2017.Her decades-long career has seen her star in 175 films and both the Venice and Berlin festivals awarded her honorary prizes.In 2017 she featured on the official poster of the Cannes film festival amid an outcry that her thighs had been &nbsp;airbrushed to make the seem thinner.A staunch defender of women's rights, she was named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 2000 in recognition of her commitment to the cause of women and girls."I've had a of luck. This job has given me a multitude of lives, and the possibility of putting my fame at the service of many causes," she said

From then there was no looking back,  as she became swept up into the golden age of Italian cinema, even though she knew "not a word" of the language, speaking only French, Arabic and her parents' Sicilian dialect.

Sixties screen siren Claudia Cardinale, who died on Tuesday aged 87, entranced audiences across the globe with the sultry gaze that made her the muse of Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini. With her fierce beauty and husky voice, Cardinale not only captivated Italy's greatest filmmakers, she played opposite most of the leading men of the time, from Burt Lancaster to Alain Delon and Henry Fonda. She died aged 87 at Nemours near Paris, in the presence of her children, her agent told AFP. "She leaves us the legacy of a free and inspired woman both as a woman and as an artiste," Laurent Savry said in a message. What would turn into a fairytale career began as a nightmare. Also read: Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC after suspension: What Disney lost in the fallout She was raped in her teens by a film producer and became pregnant. With few options open at the time, she made the tough decision to bring up her son Patrick and try "to earn a living and her independence" from cinema, even though she never wanted to be in films. "I did it for him, for Patrick, the child I wanted to keep despite the circumstances and the enormous scandal," she told French daily Le Monde in 2017. "I was very young, shy, prudish, almost wild. And without the slightest wish to expose myself on the film sets." - Reluctant actress - Born in La Goulette, near Tunis, on 15 April 1938, to Sicilian parents, Cardinale's life had already been turned upside down at at the age of 16 when she was picked out of a crowd to win a beauty contest. Crowned "The most beautiful Italian woman in Tunis", the prize was a trip to the Venice film festival where she immediately turned heads and reluctantly, turned her back on her plans to become a teacher. "All the directors and producers wanted me to make films, and I said, 'No, I don't want to!' she said. It was her father who eventually convinced her to "give this cinema thing a go". As she started to land small film roles, she was raped. A mentor convinced her to secretly give birth in London and entrust the child to her family. Patrick would officially be her younger brother until she revealed the truth seven years later. "I was forced to accept this lie to avoid a scandal and protect my career," she said.

From then there was no looking back, &nbsp;as she became swept up into the golden age of Italian cinema, even though she knew "not a word" of the language, speaking only French, Arabic and her parents' Sicilian dialect.

Claudia Cardinale, actress who was Italy’s Girlfriend, dies: Single mother who survived rape to be a screen queen

Two-time US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau was hailed by United States teammates as an explosive X-factor, gladiator and showman on Tuesday as controversy erupted around him at the Ryder Cup. It began when the 32-year-old LIV Golf star, whose interview session at Bethpage Black was postponed to Thursday after the opening ceremony was advanced to Wednesday, fired the latest verbal salvo in a war of words with Europe star Rory McIlroy.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-ballon-dor-2025-video-dembele-feels-a-bit-of-stress-as-he-breaks-down-into-tears-after-winning-ballon-d-or-1758616704458">WATCH | Dembele breaks down into tears after Ballon d'Or win</a>"Just his golfing ability alone is an X-factor for our team, but also, he's a really fiery player," US captain Keegan Bradley said of DeChambeau."We have a lot of calm, mellow guys so we need the energy from Bryson and he brings that every day in practice rounds, the team room and hopefully in the tournament."At the Masters, where McIlroy won his first green jacket to complete a career Grand Slam, DeChambeau promised to "chirp" in McIlroy's ear at the Ryder Cup.The five-time major winner from Northern Ireland responded to The Guardian last month, saying of DeChambeau: "The only way he gets attention is by mentioning other people."Asked Monday by Golf Channel about McIlroy's remarks, DeChambeau spoke about his popular YouTube videos, saying, "All I'm trying to do is inspire kids on YouTube. Whatever Rory says and whatnot is great. He didn't mean anything by it. I'm excited."I hope we can have some good banter back and forth and if not and he wants to do what he's doing, great, no problem. Crowd's going to be on our side."Golf Channel commentator Brandel Chamblee then dubbed DeChambeau a "captain's nightmare" interested more in promoting videos than talking about the Ryder Cup.That set the stage for a Bryson love fest Tuesday by US players -- PGA Tour golfers who only see DeChambeau at majors since he jumped to the Saudi-backed LIV series and was banned from PGA Tour events."Bryson could be the difference for us," two-time major winner Xander Schauffele said. "This is his arena. If he views himself as a gladiator golfer, this is as good as it gets."I'm excited to see what he can do... because his points might hit harder than maybe my points because of how he might celebrate and get these fans into this tournament quickly."Added top-ranked Scottie Scheffler: "He brings a lot of energy. The people love him. I'm excited to kind of unleash him this week."DeChambeau was praised for his work being part of the team, notably flying to a team dinner at a PGA event where he couldn't play."He has made every effort possible and been incredible in the team room," Bradley said.<h2>'Explosive' 'showman'</h2>DeChambeau has also been popular with golf fans, high-fiving them and playing with excited flair."He's a showman out there," American Patrick Cantlay said. "He's going to get the crowd fired up.""Explosive is a great word for how he plays," third-ranked Russell Henley said. "It has been really cool getting to pick his brain."US Open champion J.J. Spaun says DeChambeau could be the US team's secret weapon in trying to capture the trophy from holders Europe."He has done a huge job of trying to insert himself on this team," Spaun said. "Given his personality and his brand, he's great with the fans, I think that's going to be a huge attribute to the team this week."

At the Masters, where McIlroy won his first green jacket to complete a career Grand Slam, DeChambeau promised to "chirp" in McIlroy's ear at the Ryder Cup.

Two-time US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau was hailed by United States teammates as an explosive X-factor, gladiator and showman on Tuesday as controversy erupted around him at the Ryder Cup. It began when the 32-year-old LIV Golf star, whose interview session at Bethpage Black was postponed to Thursday after the opening ceremony was advanced to Wednesday, fired the latest verbal salvo in a war of words with Europe star Rory McIlroy. Also Read - WATCH | Dembele breaks down into tears after Ballon d'Or win "Just his golfing ability alone is an X-factor for our team, but also, he's a really fiery player," US captain Keegan Bradley said of DeChambeau. "We have a lot of calm, mellow guys so we need the energy from Bryson and he brings that every day in practice rounds, the team room and hopefully in the tournament." At the Masters, where McIlroy won his first green jacket to complete a career Grand Slam, DeChambeau promised to "chirp" in McIlroy's ear at the Ryder Cup. The five-time major winner from Northern Ireland responded to The Guardian last month, saying of DeChambeau: "The only way he gets attention is by mentioning other people." Asked Monday by Golf Channel about McIlroy's remarks, DeChambeau spoke about his popular YouTube videos, saying, "All I'm trying to do is inspire kids on YouTube. Whatever Rory says and whatnot is great. He didn't mean anything by it. I'm excited. "I hope we can have some good banter back and forth and if not and he wants to do what he's doing, great, no problem. Crowd's going to be on our side." Golf Channel commentator Brandel Chamblee then dubbed DeChambeau a "captain's nightmare" interested more in promoting videos than talking about the Ryder Cup. That set the stage for a Bryson love fest Tuesday by US players -- PGA Tour golfers who only see DeChambeau at majors since he jumped to the Saudi-backed LIV series and was banned from PGA Tour events. "Bryson could be the difference for us," two-time major winner Xander Schauffele said. "This is his arena. If he views himself as a gladiator golfer, this is as good as it gets. "I'm excited to see what he can do... because his points might hit harder than maybe my points because of how he might celebrate and get these fans into this tournament quickly." Added top-ranked Scottie Scheffler: "He brings a lot of energy. The people love him. I'm excited to kind of unleash him this week." DeChambeau was praised for his work being part of the team, notably flying to a team dinner at a PGA event where he couldn't play. "He has made every effort possible and been incredible in the team room," Bradley said. 'Explosive' 'showman' DeChambeau has also been popular with golf fans, high-fiving them and playing with excited flair. "He's a showman out there," American Patrick Cantlay said. "He's going to get the crowd fired up." "Explosive is a great word for how he plays," third-ranked Russell Henley said. "It has been really cool getting to pick his brain." US Open champion J.J. Spaun says DeChambeau could be the US team's secret weapon in trying to capture the trophy from holders Europe. "He has done a huge job of trying to insert himself on this team," Spaun said. "Given his personality and his brand, he's great with the fans, I think that's going to be a huge attribute to the team this week."

At the Masters, where McIlroy won his first green jacket to complete a career Grand Slam, DeChambeau promised to "chirp" in McIlroy's ear at the Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup: Team USA hails Bryson DeChambeau as 'gladiator' amid controversy with Team Europe's Rory McIlroy

Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said late Tuesday they heard explosions and saw multiple drones that targeted some of their boats, currently situated off Greece."Multiple drones, unidentified objects dropped, communications jammed and explosions heard from a number of boats," the Global Sumud Flotilla said in a statement, without adding whether there were any casualties."We are witnessing these psychological operations firsthand, right now, but we will not be intimidated," the statement said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drone-strike-or-accident-greta-thunberg-s-gaza-bound-flotilla-ship-catches-fire-1757381225223">Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla catches fire after alleged 'drone strike'. Did Israel attack her ship?</a>German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar said in a video she posted on Instagram that five vessels had been attacked."We are carrying only humanitarian aid," she said. “We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population.”

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In an earlier video, Acar said the activists had "sighted 15 to 16 drones", adding that their radios had been jammed as loud music could be heard.One video posted by the flotilla's official Instagram page showed an explosion it said it recorded from the Spectre boat at "01:43 GMT +3".In another video posted by the same page, Brazilian activist Thiago Avila said four boats had been "targeted with drones throwing devices" just before another explosion was heard in the background.The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Barcelona earlier this month with the aim of breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza and delivering aid to the territory.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-warns-un-against-letting-survival-of-the-fittest-define-world-order-a-dig-at-trump-1758674204290">Macron warns UN against letting 'survival of the fittest' define world order. A dig at Trump's 'America First' vision?</a>It currently numbers 51 vessels, most of which are situated off the Greek island of Crete.It had already been targeted in two suspected drone attacks in Tunisia, where its boat had been anchored before resuming its voyage towards Gaza.Among its high-profile participants is environmental activist Greta Thunberg.Israel said Monday it would not allow the boats to reach Gaza.Israel blocked two earlier attempts by activists to reach Gaza by sea in June and July.Israel has come under huge international pressure over its war in Gaza, which has sparked a dire humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.Last month, a body backed by the United Nations officially declared famine in part of Gaza.And on September 16, UN investigators accused Israel of committing "genocide" in the besieged territory, nearly two years after the war erupted following Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.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.

"We are carrying only humanitarian aid," said German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar in a video. "We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population."

Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said late Tuesday they heard explosions and saw multiple drones that targeted some of their boats, currently situated off Greece. "Multiple drones, unidentified objects dropped, communications jammed and explosions heard from a number of boats," the Global Sumud Flotilla said in a statement, without adding whether there were any casualties. "We are witnessing these psychological operations firsthand, right now, but we will not be intimidated," the statement said. Also read | Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla catches fire after alleged 'drone strike'. Did Israel attack her ship? German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar said in a video she posted on Instagram that five vessels had been attacked. "We are carrying only humanitarian aid," she said. “We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population.”

"We are carrying only humanitarian aid," said German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar in a video. "We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population."

‘We only carry aid’: Gaza flotilla claims drone attacks off Greece, explosions reported on boats

The Unification Church leader was arrested Tuesday in South Korea over allegations of bribery linked to a former first lady, including luxury gifts, prosecutors said."The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant on the ground she poses the risk of tampering with evidence," the prosecution said in a statement.Han Hak-ja, 82, was questioned last week over her alleged role in bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee and a prominent lawmaker. Prosecutors sought her arrest a day later.After the warrant was issued, Han was remanded in custody at the Seoul Detention Center.The Unification Church was founded in 1954 by Han's late husband Moon Sun-myung and has long been the subject of controversy.Moon claimed to be the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, while the church has a cult-like culture and its followers are derisively referred to as "Moonies".It has a vast reach, with businesses ranging from media and tourism to food distribution."We humbly accept the court's decision," the church said in a statement on the arrest."We will sincerely cooperate with the ongoing investigation and trial procedures to establish the truth, and we will do our utmost to take this as an opportunity to restore trust in our church," it added."We deeply apologise for causing concern."<h2>Diamond necklace</h2>Han assumed leadership of the organisation after Moon's death in 2012.She is suspected of ordering the delivery of luxury gifts, including a designer handbag and diamond necklace, to Kim in 2022 to curry favour with her husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, who became president that year.The former first lady has been arrested and indicted on charges of bribery and stock market manipulation. Her husband is also in custody and is standing trial over his declaration of martial law in December.Han also faces allegations of bribing a prominent MP with 100 million won (US$72,000).As she was wheeled out of the prosecutors' office after more than nine hours of questioning last week, Han denied wrongdoing."Why would I have done that?" she said when asked about the allegations.Before her Tuesday arrest, the church denounced prosecutors' request for a warrant as "unjust persecution of a global religious leader"."We firmly denounce the fact that, instead of humanitarian consideration and rational judgement, excessive and coercive measures have been taken against our leader," it said in a statement last week.The church, which claims to have 10 million followers worldwide, is best known for its mass weddings, where thousands of couples from across the globe are married in stadium-sized ceremonies.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.

Han Hak-ja, 82, was questioned last week over her alleged role in bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee and a prominent lawmaker. Prosecutors sought her arrest a day later.

The Unification Church leader was arrested Tuesday in South Korea over allegations of bribery linked to a former first lady, including luxury gifts, prosecutors said. "The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant on the ground she poses the risk of tampering with evidence," the prosecution said in a statement. Han Hak-ja, 82, was questioned last week over her alleged role in bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee and a prominent lawmaker. Prosecutors sought her arrest a day later. After the warrant was issued, Han was remanded in custody at the Seoul Detention Center. The Unification Church was founded in 1954 by Han's late husband Moon Sun-myung and has long been the subject of controversy. Moon claimed to be the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, while the church has a cult-like culture and its followers are derisively referred to as "Moonies". It has a vast reach, with businesses ranging from media and tourism to food distribution. "We humbly accept the court's decision," the church said in a statement on the arrest. "We will sincerely cooperate with the ongoing investigation and trial procedures to establish the truth, and we will do our utmost to take this as an opportunity to restore trust in our church," it added. "We deeply apologise for causing concern." Diamond necklace Han assumed leadership of the organisation after Moon's death in 2012. She is suspected of ordering the delivery of luxury gifts, including a designer handbag and diamond necklace, to Kim in 2022 to curry favour with her husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, who became president that year. The former first lady has been arrested and indicted on charges of bribery and stock market manipulation. Her husband is also in custody and is standing trial over his declaration of martial law in December. Han also faces allegations of bribing a prominent MP with 100 million won (US$72,000). As she was wheeled out of the prosecutors' office after more than nine hours of questioning last week, Han denied wrongdoing. "Why would I have done that?" she said when asked about the allegations. Before her Tuesday arrest, the church denounced prosecutors' request for a warrant as "unjust persecution of a global religious leader". "We firmly denounce the fact that, instead of humanitarian consideration and rational judgement, excessive and coercive measures have been taken against our leader," it said in a statement last week. The church, which claims to have 10 million followers worldwide, is best known for its mass weddings, where thousands of couples from across the globe are married in stadium-sized ceremonies. 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.

Han Hak-ja, 82, was questioned last week over her alleged role in bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee and a prominent lawmaker. Prosecutors sought her arrest a day later.

South Korea arrests Unification Church leader over bribery allegations linked to former first lady

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