Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed Congress' economic policies, saying that the party ignored India's potential. Addressing a public meeting in Gujarat's Bhavnagar, PM Modi criticised the license-quota raj before 1991 and Congress' focus on imports after opening India's market. Reiterating his call for self-reliance, he said, "India must become Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) and stand strong before the world. India has no shortage of potential, but after independence, Congress ignored all of India's potential." "Therefore, even after 6-7 decades of independence, India has not achieved the success it deserved. There were two major reasons for this. For a long time, the Congress government kept the country entangled in the license-quota raj, isolating it from the world market. And then, when the era of globalisation arrived, the only path to import was taken," the Prime Minister added. He took a dig at Congress over the scams under the UPA government and said that their policies prevented India's true strength from being revealed. "Scams worth thousands, lakhs, and crores were committed. The policies of the Congress governments caused great harm to the country's youth. These policies prevented India's true strength from being revealed," PM Modi said. Further, he said that the nation's "biggest enemy" is dependence on other countries. Prime Minister said, "Today, India is moving forward with the spirit of 'Vishwabandhu'. Duniya mein koi hamara bada dushman nahi hai. Agar hamara koi dushman hai toh woh hai dusre deshon par hamari nirbharta (We have no major enemy in the world. Our biggest enemy is our dependence on other countries). This is our biggest enemy, and together we must defeat this enemy of India, the enemy of dependence. We must always reiterate this." He added that to ensure a stable and prosperous future for the coming generations, India cannot afford to have major foreign dependence. He stated, "The greater the foreign dependence, the greater the country's failure. For global peace, stability, and prosperity, the country with the world's largest population must become Atmanirbhar. If we remain dependent on others, our self-respect will be hurt. We cannot leave the future of 1.4 billion countrymen to others. We cannot leave the resolution for the country's development to the dependence of others. We cannot put the future of the coming generations at stake." "There is only one medicine for a hundred sorrows, and that is a self-reliant India," the Prime Minister added. PM Modi has been reiterating his call for an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Earlier, in Assam, he emphasised that India has embarked on the path to becoming "self-reliant" in the energy sector, highlighting the country's dependence on other countries for importing crude oil and gas. "We have been dependent on foreign countries for these things. We import huge quantities of crude oil and gas from foreign countries, and in return, India has to give lakhs of crores of rupees to other countries every year. Our money creates jobs abroad. The income of the people there increases. It was necessary to change this situation. That is why India has embarked on the path of becoming self-reliant for its energy needs," the Prime Minister said. Meanwhile, today, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 34,200 crore at the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event in Bhavnagar.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.

PM Modi has been reiterating his call for an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Earlier, in Assam, he emphasised that India has embarked on the path to becoming "self-reliant" in the energy sector, highlighting the country's dependence on other countries for importing crude oil and gas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed Congress' economic policies, saying that the party ignored India's potential. Addressing a public meeting in Gujarat's Bhavnagar, PM Modi criticised the license-quota raj before 1991 and Congress' focus on imports after opening India's market. Reiterating his call for self-reliance, he said, "India must become Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) and stand strong before the world. India has no shortage of potential, but after independence, Congress ignored all of India's potential." "Therefore, even after 6-7 decades of independence, India has not achieved the success it deserved. There were two major reasons for this. For a long time, the Congress government kept the country entangled in the license-quota raj, isolating it from the world market. And then, when the era of globalisation arrived, the only path to import was taken," the Prime Minister added. He took a dig at Congress over the scams under the UPA government and said that their policies prevented India's true strength from being revealed. "Scams worth thousands, lakhs, and crores were committed. The policies of the Congress governments caused great harm to the country's youth. These policies prevented India's true strength from being revealed," PM Modi said. Further, he said that the nation's "biggest enemy" is dependence on other countries. Prime Minister said, "Today, India is moving forward with the spirit of 'Vishwabandhu'. Duniya mein koi hamara bada dushman nahi hai. Agar hamara koi dushman hai toh woh hai dusre deshon par hamari nirbharta (We have no major enemy in the world. Our biggest enemy is our dependence on other countries). This is our biggest enemy, and together we must defeat this enemy of India, the enemy of dependence. We must always reiterate this." He added that to ensure a stable and prosperous future for the coming generations, India cannot afford to have major foreign dependence. He stated, "The greater the foreign dependence, the greater the country's failure. For global peace, stability, and prosperity, the country with the world's largest population must become Atmanirbhar. If we remain dependent on others, our self-respect will be hurt. We cannot leave the future of 1.4 billion countrymen to others. We cannot leave the resolution for the country's development to the dependence of others. We cannot put the future of the coming generations at stake." "There is only one medicine for a hundred sorrows, and that is a self-reliant India," the Prime Minister added. PM Modi has been reiterating his call for an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Earlier, in Assam, he emphasised that India has embarked on the path to becoming "self-reliant" in the energy sector, highlighting the country's dependence on other countries for importing crude oil and gas. "We have been dependent on foreign countries for these things. We import huge quantities of crude oil and gas from foreign countries, and in return, India has to give lakhs of crores of rupees to other countries every year. Our money creates jobs abroad. The income of the people there increases. It was necessary to change this situation. That is why India has embarked on the path of becoming self-reliant for its energy needs," the Prime Minister said. Meanwhile, today, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 34,200 crore at the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event in Bhavnagar. 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.

PM Modi has been reiterating his call for an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Earlier, in Assam, he emphasised that India has embarked on the path to becoming "self-reliant" in the energy sector, highlighting the country's dependence on other countries for importing crude oil and gas.

‘Our biggest enemy is our dependence on other countries’: PM Modi slams Congress on economic policies

French fashion icon Christian Louboutin's decision to name Will Smith's son Jaden as his chief menswear designer is a bold choice that took the industry by surprise -- and stirred up fresh allegations of "nepo-baby" favoritism.&nbsp;When not following in the footsteps of his famous father into acting and rap music, 27-year-old Smith has been a regular at fashion shows for years, as both a high-profile front-row guest or as a model.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/british-singer-songwriter-morissey-cancels-us-show-amid-facing-death-threats-1758364095741">British singer-songwriter Morissey cancels US show amid facing death threats</a>&nbsp;His often eccentric dressing has frequently caught the eye, such as when he turned up to the Grammy Awards this year wearing a black Transylvanian castle on his head or when he carried his own freshly shorn dreadlocks into the Met Gala in 2017.&nbsp;"I am convinced by his creativity, but I am also happy to have an intelligent voice from a different generation at my side," Louboutin, 62, told Le Figaro newspaper on Thursday as he unveiled Smith.Smith is set to move to Paris and be responsible for four men's collections per year, including shoes, leather goods, and accessories for a brand which is famed for its red-soled stilettos.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence-team-up-for-martin-scorsese-s-next-film-details-inside-1758359582239">Leonardo DiCaprio &amp; Jennifer Lawrence team up for Martin Scorsese’s next film</a>&nbsp;While women's shoes continue to be the bulk of the Louboutin business, menswear accounts for around a quarter of sales, according to the company.&nbsp;Smith will take the hotseat with limited experience in the fashion industry, however, at a time of fierce competition from corporate juggernauts such as LVMH and a global slump for the sector.&nbsp;In 2012, he co-founded niche unisex streetwear brand MSFTSrep, pitched firmly at fellow Gen Z and Millennial fashionistas, and is a long-time collaborator with sneaker-maker New Balance.&nbsp;The LA native, whose love of the waste-heavy fashion industry sits alongside a passion for environmental causes, has also backed a sustainable bottled water business and a vegan food truck for the homeless.&nbsp;"Today he lacks technique but he's starting to learn," Louboutin said of his fashion skills, explaining that his new protege had already made several visits to Italian factories."What you cannot learn is enthusiasm and taste and passion. All that, he has," the stylist added. - Pressure -Smith, son of power couple Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, was in the spotlight from a young age, acting in "The Pursuit of Happyness" in 2006 and 2010's "The Karate Kid" before turning towards music and fashion.&nbsp;"I feel a lot of pressure to be able to live up to everything that Christian has done for the house, and also stepping into such a serious role," he told fashion outlet WWD.Part of his attraction for Louboutin is his ability to connect to new younger audiences, helped by his 19 million Instagram followers.&nbsp;He "is going to show the brand's vision in a much more visible way," Louboutin told WWD.The choice has echoes of LVMH-owned Louis Vuitton's decision to name fellow black American entertainer Pharrell Williams as creative director for menswear in 2023.&nbsp;Reaction in the media and on Instagram was mixed.&nbsp;"He hasn't been to design school, doesn't have any technical experience but he's the son of Will Smith," sniffed a headline on the BFM news channel in France."This industry is already one of the toughest to break into, and instead of opening doors for real talent, it feels like 90 percent of opportunities go straight to celebrity kids or famous names," complained one post on Louboutin's Instagram message announcing the nomination."Nepo babies", shorthand for nepotism babies, is a recent pejorative term referring to someone whose success in the entertainment or fashion business is seen as based on the work of their parents.It has been regularly attached to Smith, as well as the offspring of Johnny Depp, Lenny Kravitz or Gwyneth Paltrow among many others.Stella McCartney, daughter of Beatles legend Paul McCartney, has confounded critics by establishing herself as a major player in the fashion world at the head of her eponymous brand.The Business of Fashion publication said it believed retirement-age Louboutin was thinking about the future."The billionaire shoemaker is taking a first step toward succession by bringing in a new creative director for the men's category," it said.

In 2012, he co-founded niche unisex streetwear brand MSFTSrep, pitched firmly at fellow Gen Z and Millennial fashionistas, and is a long-time collaborator with sneaker-maker New Balance.



French fashion icon Christian Louboutin's decision to name Will Smith's son Jaden as his chief menswear designer is a bold choice that took the industry by surprise -- and stirred up fresh allegations of "nepo-baby" favoritism. When not following in the footsteps of his famous father into acting and rap music, 27-year-old Smith has been a regular at fashion shows for years, as both a high-profile front-row guest or as a model. Also read: British singer-songwriter Morissey cancels US show amid facing death threats His often eccentric dressing has frequently caught the eye, such as when he turned up to the Grammy Awards this year wearing a black Transylvanian castle on his head or when he carried his own freshly shorn dreadlocks into the Met Gala in 2017. "I am convinced by his creativity, but I am also happy to have an intelligent voice from a different generation at my side," Louboutin, 62, told Le Figaro newspaper on Thursday as he unveiled Smith. Smith is set to move to Paris and be responsible for four men's collections per year, including shoes, leather goods, and accessories for a brand which is famed for its red-soled stilettos. Also read: Leonardo DiCaprio & Jennifer Lawrence team up for Martin Scorsese’s next film While women's shoes continue to be the bulk of the Louboutin business, menswear accounts for around a quarter of sales, according to the company. Smith will take the hotseat with limited experience in the fashion industry, however, at a time of fierce competition from corporate juggernauts such as LVMH and a global slump for the sector. In 2012, he co-founded niche unisex streetwear brand MSFTSrep, pitched firmly at fellow Gen Z and Millennial fashionistas, and is a long-time collaborator with sneaker-maker New Balance. The LA native, whose love of the waste-heavy fashion industry sits alongside a passion for environmental causes, has also backed a sustainable bottled water business and a vegan food truck for the homeless. "Today he lacks technique but he's starting to learn," Louboutin said of his fashion skills, explaining that his new protege had already made several visits to Italian factories. "What you cannot learn is enthusiasm and taste and passion. All that, he has," the stylist added. - Pressure - Smith, son of power couple Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, was in the spotlight from a young age, acting in "The Pursuit of Happyness" in 2006 and 2010's "The Karate Kid" before turning towards music and fashion. "I feel a lot of pressure to be able to live up to everything that Christian has done for the house, and also stepping into such a serious role," he told fashion outlet WWD. Part of his attraction for Louboutin is his ability to connect to new younger audiences, helped by his 19 million Instagram followers. He "is going to show the brand's vision in a much more visible way," Louboutin told WWD. The choice has echoes of LVMH-owned Louis Vuitton's decision to name fellow black American entertainer Pharrell Williams as creative director for menswear in 2023. Reaction in the media and on Instagram was mixed. "He hasn't been to design school, doesn't have any technical experience but he's the son of Will Smith," sniffed a headline on the BFM news channel in France. "This industry is already one of the toughest to break into, and instead of opening doors for real talent, it feels like 90 percent of opportunities go straight to celebrity kids or famous names," complained one post on Louboutin's Instagram message announcing the nomination. "Nepo babies", shorthand for nepotism babies, is a recent pejorative term referring to someone whose success in the entertainment or fashion business is seen as based on the work of their parents. It has been regularly attached to Smith, as well as the offspring of Johnny Depp, Lenny Kravitz or Gwyneth Paltrow among many others. Stella McCartney, daughter of Beatles legend Paul McCartney, has confounded critics by establishing herself as a major player in the fashion world at the head of her eponymous brand. The Business of Fashion publication said it believed retirement-age Louboutin was thinking about the future. "The billionaire shoemaker is taking a first step toward succession by bringing in a new creative director for the men's category," it said.

In 2012, he co-founded niche unisex streetwear brand MSFTSrep, pitched firmly at fellow Gen Z and Millennial fashionistas, and is a long-time collaborator with sneaker-maker New Balance.&nbsp;

Jaden Smith at Louboutin stirs fresh 'nepo-baby' fashion debate

The International Olympic Committee on Friday (Sep 19) announced that athletes from Russia will once more be allowed to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics under a neutral banner if they meet strict conditions.&nbsp;"The Executive Board will take the exact same approach that was done in Paris," said IOC president Kirsty Coventry, referring to last year's Olympics where Russian athletes could only take part under a neutral flag and in individual events.&nbsp;Those athletes were also required to undergo checks to prove they did not actively support the war in Ukraine or have any links with the army. They will not be allowed to take part in the opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Games, which will be held from February 6-22, nor will their achievements be recognised in the medals table. The sanctions were introduced in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The same measures also still apply to athletes from Belarus, an ally of Moscow.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympic-champion-noah-lyles-emulates-usain-bolt-with-fourth-world-200m-title-athletics-championship-1758289167146">Olympic champion Noah Lyles emulates Bolt with fourth world 200m title</a>&nbsp;The decision at a meeting in Milan on Friday to stick with the same policy was expected. Coventry had played a part in the adoption of last year's solution for the Paris Olympics.&nbsp;"I believe that it's best for our movement to ensure that we have all athletes represented," Coventry said in March when she was elected head of the IOC.&nbsp;The limited presence of Russians and Belarusians in the French capital satisfied the Olympic body: bringing together athletes from around the world while avoiding a boycott by Ukraine and its closest allies.&nbsp;Only 15 Russians and 17 Belarusians competed in Paris, winning a combined five medals.&nbsp;The size of the neutral delegation now depends on the international sports federations, which are responsible for the qualification process and some of which continue to ban Russians and Belarusians from their competitions.<h3>Russia's chequered past at Olympics</h3>&nbsp;Sporting powerhouse Russia has been deprived of its colours in the Olympic arena since 2016, initially due to the state-orchestrated doping scandal.&nbsp;Its athletes competed under the Olympic flag in 2018 and then that of the Russian Olympic Committee at the Covid-delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and the Winter Games in Beijing the following year.&nbsp;Russian forces invaded Ukraine days after the 2022 Olympics, triggering sanctions from the IOC.&nbsp;Russia and Belarus have since been banned from hosting international competitions on their soil, and their flags, anthems and officials have been banned from world sport.&nbsp;As for the athletes, they were initially excluded "for their own protection", according to the IOC, before being gradually reinstated from March 2023 onwards.&nbsp;It remains to be seen how winter sports federations will respond to the IOC's decision Friday.&nbsp;Some have maintained a total ban on Russians. These include the International Ski Federation (FIS), whose disciplines account for more than half of the podium places at the Winter Olympics.&nbsp;The International Biathlon Union (IBU) is taking the same line, as is the International Luge Federation (FIL), which conducted an anonymous survey among its athletes revealing "their concerns about safety, Olympic quotas, compliance with anti-doping regulations and fairness" in the event of a Russian return.&nbsp;The organisation governing skating, the ISU has opened a narrow path to Olympic qualification, allowing one competitor from each of the two nations in each category, but no entries in relays or team events.&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 sanctions were introduced in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The same measures also still apply to athletes from Belarus, an ally of Moscow.

The International Olympic Committee on Friday (Sep 19) announced that athletes from Russia will once more be allowed to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics under a neutral banner if they meet strict conditions. "The Executive Board will take the exact same approach that was done in Paris," said IOC president Kirsty Coventry, referring to last year's Olympics where Russian athletes could only take part under a neutral flag and in individual events. Those athletes were also required to undergo checks to prove they did not actively support the war in Ukraine or have any links with the army. They will not be allowed to take part in the opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Games, which will be held from February 6-22, nor will their achievements be recognised in the medals table. The sanctions were introduced in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The same measures also still apply to athletes from Belarus, an ally of Moscow. Also read | Olympic champion Noah Lyles emulates Bolt with fourth world 200m title The decision at a meeting in Milan on Friday to stick with the same policy was expected. Coventry had played a part in the adoption of last year's solution for the Paris Olympics. "I believe that it's best for our movement to ensure that we have all athletes represented," Coventry said in March when she was elected head of the IOC. The limited presence of Russians and Belarusians in the French capital satisfied the Olympic body: bringing together athletes from around the world while avoiding a boycott by Ukraine and its closest allies. Only 15 Russians and 17 Belarusians competed in Paris, winning a combined five medals. The size of the neutral delegation now depends on the international sports federations, which are responsible for the qualification process and some of which continue to ban Russians and Belarusians from their competitions. Russia's chequered past at Olympics Sporting powerhouse Russia has been deprived of its colours in the Olympic arena since 2016, initially due to the state-orchestrated doping scandal. Its athletes competed under the Olympic flag in 2018 and then that of the Russian Olympic Committee at the Covid-delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and the Winter Games in Beijing the following year. Russian forces invaded Ukraine days after the 2022 Olympics, triggering sanctions from the IOC. Russia and Belarus have since been banned from hosting international competitions on their soil, and their flags, anthems and officials have been banned from world sport. As for the athletes, they were initially excluded "for their own protection", according to the IOC, before being gradually reinstated from March 2023 onwards. It remains to be seen how winter sports federations will respond to the IOC's decision Friday. Some have maintained a total ban on Russians. These include the International Ski Federation (FIS), whose disciplines account for more than half of the podium places at the Winter Olympics. The International Biathlon Union (IBU) is taking the same line, as is the International Luge Federation (FIL), which conducted an anonymous survey among its athletes revealing "their concerns about safety, Olympic quotas, compliance with anti-doping regulations and fairness" in the event of a Russian return. The organisation governing skating, the ISU has opened a narrow path to Olympic qualification, allowing one competitor from each of the two nations in each category, but no entries in relays or team events. 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 sanctions were introduced in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The same measures also still apply to athletes from Belarus, an ally of Moscow.

Russian athletes to compete under neutral flag at 2026 Winter Games: IOC

The UK's foreign intelligence service MI6 on Friday launched a "dark web portal" to try to recruit spies in Russia and around the world by offering them a secure communication channel.The "Silent Courier" portal lets anyone with access to sensitive information relating to terrorism or hostile intelligence activity to securely contact the UK, the agency said.Instructions on accessing the portal are available on the verified YouTube channel of the Secret Intelligence Service, better known as MI6."Our virtual door is open to you," outgoing MI6 chief Richard Moore said to potential spies as he launched the portal.The intelligence agency, which achieved global fame through Ian Fleming's fictional agent James Bond, advised users to utilise the secure Tor browser to access the dark web, and to use devices and email accounts not linked to themselves so as not to rouse suspicions.If Tor is banned in their country, then people are advised to utilise VPNs, added the advice, which was posted in multiple languages."As the world changes, and the threats we're facing multiply, we must ensure the UK is always one step ahead of our adversaries," said Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper."Now we're bolstering their efforts with cutting-edge tech so MI6 can recruit new spies for the UK -- in Russia and around the world," she said.Moore has previously warned that his agency had "recently uncovered a staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe" as tensions continue to deepen over the war in Ukraine.

The intelligence agency, which achieved global fame through Ian Fleming fictional agent James Bond, advised users to utilise the secure Tor browser to access the dark web, and to use devices and email accounts not linked to themselves so as not to rouse suspicions.

The UK's foreign intelligence service MI6 on Friday launched a "dark web portal" to try to recruit spies in Russia and around the world by offering them a secure communication channel. The "Silent Courier" portal lets anyone with access to sensitive information relating to terrorism or hostile intelligence activity to securely contact the UK, the agency said. Instructions on accessing the portal are available on the verified YouTube channel of the Secret Intelligence Service, better known as MI6. "Our virtual door is open to you," outgoing MI6 chief Richard Moore said to potential spies as he launched the portal. The intelligence agency, which achieved global fame through Ian Fleming's fictional agent James Bond, advised users to utilise the secure Tor browser to access the dark web, and to use devices and email accounts not linked to themselves so as not to rouse suspicions. If Tor is banned in their country, then people are advised to utilise VPNs, added the advice, which was posted in multiple languages. "As the world changes, and the threats we're facing multiply, we must ensure the UK is always one step ahead of our adversaries," said Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper. "Now we're bolstering their efforts with cutting-edge tech so MI6 can recruit new spies for the UK -- in Russia and around the world," she said. Moore has previously warned that his agency had "recently uncovered a staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe" as tensions continue to deepen over the war in Ukraine.

The intelligence agency, which achieved global fame through Ian Fleming's fictional agent James Bond, advised users to utilise the secure Tor browser to access the dark web, and to use devices and email accounts not linked to themselves so as not to rouse suspicions.

‘Our virtual door is open’: UK launches dark web portal for foreign spies. Know details

Noah Lyles matched Usain Bolt's record of four consecutive world 200 metres titles as he scorched to victory at the world championships in Tokyo on Friday (Sep 19). Lyles, who won bronze in the 100m here, clocked 19.52sec for victory in what the American calls his "bread and butter" event. Bolt won his four titles from 2009-2015, going on to collect 11 world golds and eight Olympic titles.&nbsp;Lyles' teammate Kenny Bednarek took silver in 19.58sec, with Jamaican Bryan Levell claiming bronze in 19.64sec.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nfl-tightens-officiating-guidelines-on-infamous-tush-push-play-1758271760629">NFL tightens officiating guidelines on infamous 'tush-push' play</a>&nbsp;Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo of Botswana had to be happy with fourth, just a hundredth of a second off a podium place, while Anguilla-born Briton Zharnel Hughes was the only other sub-20 sprinter, fifth in 19.78sec.&nbsp;Lyles, who ran the fastest ever semi-final performance in the history of any championships when he clocked 19.51sec on Thursday, was drawn in lane six, outside Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo and inside Levell and Bednarek.&nbsp;Ever the showman, Lyles was afforded a rapturous welcome as images were beamed up on the bigscreens by way of introduction at a packed out National Stadium.&nbsp;Lyles raised his arms high in the sky, holding the pose before releasing a bellowing roar as he flexed downwards. Bednarek, Levell and Tebogo were far more subdued.&nbsp;There was no repeat of his over-hyped entry to the 200m final at last year's Paris Olympics, when he was fined for his exuberant pogo stick-like display. Covid-stricken at the time, he went on to claim bronze as Tebogo won.&nbsp;Lyles, not well known for his starts, immediately fell off Levell out of the blocks, but the American ran a masterful curve that saw him back in with a chance going into the home straight.&nbsp;The American's top-end speed, coming into the final third of either the 100 or 200m, is unmatched on the circuit.&nbsp;And he made it count as he worked his way back from fourth place to fire through the line in first.&nbsp;Lyles roared as he came through the line, raising four fingers to acknowledge his four 200m titles and quickly seeking out his onlooking mother Keisha Caine Bishop in the stands.&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.

Lyles, who won bronze in the 100m here, clocked 19.52sec for victory in what the American calls his "bread and butter" event.

Noah Lyles matched Usain Bolt's record of four consecutive world 200 metres titles as he scorched to victory at the world championships in Tokyo on Friday (Sep 19). Lyles, who won bronze in the 100m here, clocked 19.52sec for victory in what the American calls his "bread and butter" event. Bolt won his four titles from 2009-2015, going on to collect 11 world golds and eight Olympic titles. Lyles' teammate Kenny Bednarek took silver in 19.58sec, with Jamaican Bryan Levell claiming bronze in 19.64sec. Also read | NFL tightens officiating guidelines on infamous 'tush-push' play Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo of Botswana had to be happy with fourth, just a hundredth of a second off a podium place, while Anguilla-born Briton Zharnel Hughes was the only other sub-20 sprinter, fifth in 19.78sec. Lyles, who ran the fastest ever semi-final performance in the history of any championships when he clocked 19.51sec on Thursday, was drawn in lane six, outside Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo and inside Levell and Bednarek. Ever the showman, Lyles was afforded a rapturous welcome as images were beamed up on the bigscreens by way of introduction at a packed out National Stadium. Lyles raised his arms high in the sky, holding the pose before releasing a bellowing roar as he flexed downwards. Bednarek, Levell and Tebogo were far more subdued. There was no repeat of his over-hyped entry to the 200m final at last year's Paris Olympics, when he was fined for his exuberant pogo stick-like display. Covid-stricken at the time, he went on to claim bronze as Tebogo won. Lyles, not well known for his starts, immediately fell off Levell out of the blocks, but the American ran a masterful curve that saw him back in with a chance going into the home straight. The American's top-end speed, coming into the final third of either the 100 or 200m, is unmatched on the circuit. And he made it count as he worked his way back from fourth place to fire through the line in first. Lyles roared as he came through the line, raising four fingers to acknowledge his four 200m titles and quickly seeking out his onlooking mother Keisha Caine Bishop in the stands. 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.

Lyles, who won bronze in the 100m here, clocked 19.52sec for victory in what the American calls his "bread and butter" event.

Olympic champion Noah Lyles emulates Bolt with fourth world 200m title

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side can ill afford a repeat of the "under-14s" defending that saw them thrashed 5-1 by Arsenal in February. Guardiola's men travel to the Emirates again on Sunday, already trailing the Gunners and defending champions Liverpool in the Premier League title race. City lost two of their opening three games to Tottenham and Brighton but have bounced back with comprehensive victories over Manchester United and in the Champions League over Napoli.&nbsp;The thrashing at the hands of his former protege Mikel Arteta was one of the low points in a miserable campaign for Guardiola.&nbsp;City failed to win a trophy for the first time since 2017 and finished a distant third behind Liverpool and Arsenal.&nbsp;"The game last season, we started like many times last season, like an under-14s team and gave away a thousand million goals," said Guardiola when asked to reflect on his last visit to the Emirates. "After we were, a lot of the time, pretty good considering how it was last season, but the last 15-20 minutes were a disaster.&nbsp;"We forgot to do what we had do and it was easy for Arsenal. I want to compete to be a better team than we were last season."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liverpool-manager-arne-slot-thanks-everton-for-solidarity-after-diogo-jota-tragic-death-1758287707755">Liverpool’s Slot thanks Everton for solidarity after Diogo Jota's tragic death</a>&nbsp;Both Liverpool and Arsenal massively outspent City in the transfer window in the battle for Premier League supremacy and Guardiola took the opportunity for a dig at those who claim his six titles since arriving in England are due to the budget at his disposal.&nbsp;"The only thing I want to say to my friend Mikel Arteta is if he wins the title it will be just because he spent money, not because he worked hard or because of his players,” Guardiola said sarcastically. "It's like Liverpool too. If Arne (Slot) wins it again, it will be because he spent a lot of money, right? Because it’s not just Man City that (spend), right?"&nbsp;Arteta left behind working as Guardiola's assistant in 2019 and has slowly built Arsenal back into a force capable of competing for major trophies. But he has still just won one piece of silverware, the 2020 FA Cup, after finishing second in the Premier League for the past three seasons.&nbsp;“He found the club in a (certain) way and step-by-step, window by window, Arsenal is getting better," added Guardiola. "Last season in Europe, they made an incredible step forward and they are for me the most solid team. They don’t make mistakes in the back.”&nbsp;City begin the weekend three points behind Arsenal and six adrift of leaders Liverpool.&nbsp;The challenge facing Guardiola's side is heightened by the fact they played their Champions League opener 48 hours after Arsenal, who won 2-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday.&nbsp;Guardiola refused to be drawn into the scheduling debate but conceded it could be difficult for Ballon d'Or winner Rodri to start three games in eight days on his return from a major knee injury.&nbsp;"With him in the pitch we feel more comfortable but, of course, after coming from a tough injury you have to be alert and we will decide on Sunday how he does feel."&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 thrashing at the hands of his former protege Mikel Arteta was one of the low points in a miserable campaign for Guardiola.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side can ill afford a repeat of the "under-14s" defending that saw them thrashed 5-1 by Arsenal in February. Guardiola's men travel to the Emirates again on Sunday, already trailing the Gunners and defending champions Liverpool in the Premier League title race. City lost two of their opening three games to Tottenham and Brighton but have bounced back with comprehensive victories over Manchester United and in the Champions League over Napoli. The thrashing at the hands of his former protege Mikel Arteta was one of the low points in a miserable campaign for Guardiola. City failed to win a trophy for the first time since 2017 and finished a distant third behind Liverpool and Arsenal. "The game last season, we started like many times last season, like an under-14s team and gave away a thousand million goals," said Guardiola when asked to reflect on his last visit to the Emirates. "After we were, a lot of the time, pretty good considering how it was last season, but the last 15-20 minutes were a disaster. "We forgot to do what we had do and it was easy for Arsenal. I want to compete to be a better team than we were last season." Also read | Liverpool’s Slot thanks Everton for solidarity after Diogo Jota's tragic death Both Liverpool and Arsenal massively outspent City in the transfer window in the battle for Premier League supremacy and Guardiola took the opportunity for a dig at those who claim his six titles since arriving in England are due to the budget at his disposal. "The only thing I want to say to my friend Mikel Arteta is if he wins the title it will be just because he spent money, not because he worked hard or because of his players,” Guardiola said sarcastically. "It's like Liverpool too. If Arne (Slot) wins it again, it will be because he spent a lot of money, right? Because it’s not just Man City that (spend), right?" Arteta left behind working as Guardiola's assistant in 2019 and has slowly built Arsenal back into a force capable of competing for major trophies. But he has still just won one piece of silverware, the 2020 FA Cup, after finishing second in the Premier League for the past three seasons. “He found the club in a (certain) way and step-by-step, window by window, Arsenal is getting better," added Guardiola. "Last season in Europe, they made an incredible step forward and they are for me the most solid team. They don’t make mistakes in the back.” City begin the weekend three points behind Arsenal and six adrift of leaders Liverpool. The challenge facing Guardiola's side is heightened by the fact they played their Champions League opener 48 hours after Arsenal, who won 2-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday. Guardiola refused to be drawn into the scheduling debate but conceded it could be difficult for Ballon d'Or winner Rodri to start three games in eight days on his return from a major knee injury. "With him in the pitch we feel more comfortable but, of course, after coming from a tough injury you have to be alert and we will decide on Sunday how he does feel." 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 thrashing at the hands of his former protege Mikel Arteta was one of the low points in a miserable campaign for Guardiola.

Pep Guardiola wants no repeat of Manchester City ‘disaster’ at Arsenal

Liverpool manager Arne Slot thanked Everton for the support they showed their Merseyside rivals after Diogo Jota's tragic death in July. Jota died at the age of 28 in a car accident in Spain, plunging Liverpool into mourning just weeks after they celebrated winning the Premier League title. The Portuguese's final goal came in the last Merseyside derby in a 1-0 Liverpool win in April.&nbsp;Everton make the trip back to Anfield on Saturday and on Friday Slot took the opportunity to praise the respect between the clubs despite their intense rivalry.&nbsp;"They are a good team and there is rivalry but what I also liked and what I want to emphasise is - what they did when Diogo passed away," he told reporters on Friday. "They showed their respect and in these moments of time, it is so nice to see that in tragedies that the rivalry is still there but the respect to both is still there."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-round-up-rashford-scores-for-barcelona-in-win-haaland-hits-50-goal-mark-and-frankfurt-thrash-galatasaray-1758251538712">Champions League round-up: Rashford scores for Barcelona in win, Haaland hits 50-goal mark and Frankfurt thrash Galatasaray</a>&nbsp;Despite cruising to the title last season, Liverpool transformed their squad with a record spend of nearly £450 million ($612 million) for an English club in one transfer window.&nbsp;The scale of change has shown in some disjointed performances from Slot's men, but they have still managed to win all five of their Premier League and Champions League games so far thanks to late winners in every match.&nbsp;"I prefer the situation of winning the games and pointing out that we can still improve things, compared to losing games," added Slot.&nbsp;The Dutch coach is confident that his new signings will have no problem adjusting to the intensity of the Merseyside derby thanks to their previous experience of big games at club and international level.&nbsp;"For the new ones it is not for the first time that they play in circumstances where there are a lot of rivalries and intensity in the game," he said. "The focus should be on the rivalry but it should also be on what we need to do to win the game and that is being intense, that is winning the duels and that is also playing good on the ball and when we don't have the ball."&nbsp;Alexander Isak made his Liverpool debut in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid after his British transfer record £125 million move from Newcastle.&nbsp;Slot said the Swede "felt his body more than ever" afterwards having missed most of pre-season attempting to force through his exit from St James' Park, with Hugo Ekitike expected to come back in for Isak on Saturday.&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.

Everton make the trip back to Anfield on Saturday and on Friday Slot took the opportunity to praise the respect between the clubs despite their intense rivalry.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot thanked Everton for the support they showed their Merseyside rivals after Diogo Jota's tragic death in July. Jota died at the age of 28 in a car accident in Spain, plunging Liverpool into mourning just weeks after they celebrated winning the Premier League title. The Portuguese's final goal came in the last Merseyside derby in a 1-0 Liverpool win in April. Everton make the trip back to Anfield on Saturday and on Friday Slot took the opportunity to praise the respect between the clubs despite their intense rivalry. "They are a good team and there is rivalry but what I also liked and what I want to emphasise is - what they did when Diogo passed away," he told reporters on Friday. "They showed their respect and in these moments of time, it is so nice to see that in tragedies that the rivalry is still there but the respect to both is still there." Also read | Champions League round-up: Rashford scores for Barcelona in win, Haaland hits 50-goal mark and Frankfurt thrash Galatasaray Despite cruising to the title last season, Liverpool transformed their squad with a record spend of nearly £450 million ($612 million) for an English club in one transfer window. The scale of change has shown in some disjointed performances from Slot's men, but they have still managed to win all five of their Premier League and Champions League games so far thanks to late winners in every match. "I prefer the situation of winning the games and pointing out that we can still improve things, compared to losing games," added Slot. The Dutch coach is confident that his new signings will have no problem adjusting to the intensity of the Merseyside derby thanks to their previous experience of big games at club and international level. "For the new ones it is not for the first time that they play in circumstances where there are a lot of rivalries and intensity in the game," he said. "The focus should be on the rivalry but it should also be on what we need to do to win the game and that is being intense, that is winning the duels and that is also playing good on the ball and when we don't have the ball." Alexander Isak made his Liverpool debut in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid after his British transfer record £125 million move from Newcastle. Slot said the Swede "felt his body more than ever" afterwards having missed most of pre-season attempting to force through his exit from St James' Park, with Hugo Ekitike expected to come back in for Isak on Saturday. 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.

Everton make the trip back to Anfield on Saturday and on Friday Slot took the opportunity to praise the respect between the clubs despite their intense rivalry.

Liverpool’s Slot thanks Everton for solidarity after Diogo Jota's tragic death

Marcus Rashford scored twice as Barcelona kicked off their Champions League bid with a 2-1 victory away to Newcastle United on Thursday, while Erling Haaland notched his 50th goal in the competition in Manchester City's win over Napoli. The third consecutive evening of action in the first round of games in this season's league phase also saw Eintracht Frankfurt, Sporting Lisbon and Club Brugge record big wins while FC Copenhagen held Bayer Leverkusen. Rashford was still looking for his first Barcelona goals following his July loan move from Manchester United, and he got off the mark by heading in Jules Kounde's cross just before the hour at St James' Park.The England international then doubled the Spanish champions' lead with a ferocious right-foot shot from outside the area high into the top corner midway through the second half.Anthony Gordon pulled one back for Newcastle, but Barcelona -- beaten in the semi-finals last season -- held on to claim their first three points of the campaign."It's an amazing experience playing for Barcelona. I've always been a huge admirer of the club. We just want to win as much as possible," Rashford said.&nbsp;<h2>Haaland's half century</h2>Pep Guardiola's City, the 2023 Champions League winners, got off to an ideal start too as they saw off Serie A champions Napoli, claiming a 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium.The game was conditioned by the sending-off midway through the first half of Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo, dismissed for wiping out Haaland as the Norwegian headed towards goal.That led to Napoli coach Antonio Conte taking off Kevin De Bruyne just 26 minutes into the Belgian playmaker's return to the stadium where he starred for a decade before departing at the end of last season.Haaland then gave City the lead as he nodded in from a delightful Phil Foden assist early in the second half. That took him to 50 career Champions League goals from just 49 appearances.Jeremy Doku then made it 2-0, leaving Napoli without a win in 13 visits to face English opposition in European competition."The numbers speak for themselves and how fortunate we are to have him," Guardiola said of Haaland, who is 12th in the all-time Champions League scoring charts -- barely over a third of the way to Cristiano Ronaldo's record 141 goals."Along with the two monsters of the past 15 to 20 years Ronaldo and (Lionel) Messi, Erling is there. In terms of goals he is unbelievable," insisted Guardiola.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jose-mourinho-returns-to-portugal-as-benfica-manager-after-fenerbahce-sacking-1758211017558">Jose Mourinho returns to Portugal as Benfica manager after Fenerbahce sacking</a><h2>Frankfurt hit five</h2>Frankfurt were the night's biggest winners as they beat Galatasaray 5-1, despite the Turkish visitors taking an early lead through Yunus Akgun.A Davinson Sanchez own goal brought Frankfurt level on 37 minutes, before Can Uzun and Jonathan Burkardt both netted in first-half stoppage time.Burkardt struck again after the break, and Ansgar Knauff wrapped up a fine victory for the German club, who are top of the fledgling league standings.Fellow Bundesliga side Leverkusen had to come from behind twice to snatch a point in a 2-2 draw away to Copenhagen in the Danish capital.Jordan Larsson's early opener for the hosts was cancelled out by a brilliant Alejandro Grimaldo free-kick.Young Brazilian forward Robert restored the hosts' advantage on 87 minutes only for a Pantelis Hatzidiakos own goal in stoppage time to give Leverkusen a share of the spoils.Club Brugge, who reached the last 16 last season, claimed a stunning 4-1 win at home to Monaco in Belgium, with an early penalty miss by Maghnes Akliouche for the visitors proving crucial.Nicolo Tresoldi, Raphael Onyedika and Hans Vanaken all scored in the first half for Brugge, and Mamadou Diakhon got their fourth before Ansu Fati grabbed a late consolation for Monaco.Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty travelled almost 7,000 kilometres to face Portuguese champions Sporting, and came away with a 4-1 defeat.Morten Hjulmand missed an early penalty for Sporting, but Francisco Trincao bagged a brace before Alisson Santos and Geovany Quenda netted quickfire goals in the second half.Edmilson pulled one back for Kairat, who host Real Madrid next in a fortnight.

Pep Guardiola's City, the 2023 Champions League winners, got off to an ideal start too as they saw off Serie A champions Napoli, claiming a 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium. Frankfurt were the night's biggest winners as they beat Galatasaray 5-1.

Marcus Rashford scored twice as Barcelona kicked off their Champions League bid with a 2-1 victory away to Newcastle United on Thursday, while Erling Haaland notched his 50th goal in the competition in Manchester City's win over Napoli. The third consecutive evening of action in the first round of games in this season's league phase also saw Eintracht Frankfurt, Sporting Lisbon and Club Brugge record big wins while FC Copenhagen held Bayer Leverkusen. Rashford was still looking for his first Barcelona goals following his July loan move from Manchester United, and he got off the mark by heading in Jules Kounde's cross just before the hour at St James' Park. The England international then doubled the Spanish champions' lead with a ferocious right-foot shot from outside the area high into the top corner midway through the second half. Anthony Gordon pulled one back for Newcastle, but Barcelona -- beaten in the semi-finals last season -- held on to claim their first three points of the campaign. "It's an amazing experience playing for Barcelona. I've always been a huge admirer of the club. We just want to win as much as possible," Rashford said. Haaland's half century Pep Guardiola's City, the 2023 Champions League winners, got off to an ideal start too as they saw off Serie A champions Napoli, claiming a 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium. The game was conditioned by the sending-off midway through the first half of Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo, dismissed for wiping out Haaland as the Norwegian headed towards goal. That led to Napoli coach Antonio Conte taking off Kevin De Bruyne just 26 minutes into the Belgian playmaker's return to the stadium where he starred for a decade before departing at the end of last season. Haaland then gave City the lead as he nodded in from a delightful Phil Foden assist early in the second half. That took him to 50 career Champions League goals from just 49 appearances. Jeremy Doku then made it 2-0, leaving Napoli without a win in 13 visits to face English opposition in European competition. "The numbers speak for themselves and how fortunate we are to have him," Guardiola said of Haaland, who is 12th in the all-time Champions League scoring charts -- barely over a third of the way to Cristiano Ronaldo's record 141 goals. "Along with the two monsters of the past 15 to 20 years Ronaldo and (Lionel) Messi, Erling is there. In terms of goals he is unbelievable," insisted Guardiola. Also Read - Jose Mourinho returns to Portugal as Benfica manager after Fenerbahce sacking Frankfurt hit five Frankfurt were the night's biggest winners as they beat Galatasaray 5-1, despite the Turkish visitors taking an early lead through Yunus Akgun. A Davinson Sanchez own goal brought Frankfurt level on 37 minutes, before Can Uzun and Jonathan Burkardt both netted in first-half stoppage time. Burkardt struck again after the break, and Ansgar Knauff wrapped up a fine victory for the German club, who are top of the fledgling league standings. Fellow Bundesliga side Leverkusen had to come from behind twice to snatch a point in a 2-2 draw away to Copenhagen in the Danish capital. Jordan Larsson's early opener for the hosts was cancelled out by a brilliant Alejandro Grimaldo free-kick. Young Brazilian forward Robert restored the hosts' advantage on 87 minutes only for a Pantelis Hatzidiakos own goal in stoppage time to give Leverkusen a share of the spoils. Club Brugge, who reached the last 16 last season, claimed a stunning 4-1 win at home to Monaco in Belgium, with an early penalty miss by Maghnes Akliouche for the visitors proving crucial. Nicolo Tresoldi, Raphael Onyedika and Hans Vanaken all scored in the first half for Brugge, and Mamadou Diakhon got their fourth before Ansu Fati grabbed a late consolation for Monaco. Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty travelled almost 7,000 kilometres to face Portuguese champions Sporting, and came away with a 4-1 defeat. Morten Hjulmand missed an early penalty for Sporting, but Francisco Trincao bagged a brace before Alisson Santos and Geovany Quenda netted quickfire goals in the second half. Edmilson pulled one back for Kairat, who host Real Madrid next in a fortnight.

Pep Guardiola's City, the 2023 Champions League winners, got off to an ideal start too as they saw off Serie A champions Napoli, claiming a 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium. Frankfurt were the night's biggest winners as they beat Galatasaray 5-1.

Champions League round-up: Rashford scores for Barcelona in win, Haaland hits 50-goal mark and Frankfurt thrash Galatasaray

US President Donald Trump on Thursday took his bid to fire central bank governor Lisa Cook to the Supreme Court.Trump has sought to oust Cook from the Federal Reserve Board over allegations of mortgage fraud, but an appeals court ruled she could remain in her role for now. The ruling allowed Cook to participate in a two-day meeting this week during which the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the first time this year.&nbsp;In a filing with the Supreme Court, Solicitor General John Sauer asked that Trump be allowed to fire Cook immediately.Lower court rulings allowing her to remain in her post were "improper judicial interference with the President's removal authority," Sauer said. Federal Reserve governors can only be removed "for cause" and the solicitor general said Trump had determined that the mortgage fraud allegations make Cook "unfit to continue serving on the Federal Reserve Board."&nbsp;Among the alleged false statements attributed to Cook, she is accused of claiming two primary residences, one in Michigan and another in Georgia. Cook, who was appointed by Democratic president Joe Biden and is the first Black woman to serve on the Fed's board, has denied the allegations and has not been charged with a crime.&nbsp;She filed a lawsuit challenging Trump's bid to fire her, calling it an "unprecedented and illegal" move. The legal dispute marks the latest test of presidential powers under Trump, as the 79-year-old Republican moves forcefully to exert executive authority over all of government. By removing Cook, Trump could add another voice to the Fed's board to try and sway its decisions on interest rates. The Supreme Court's conservative majority recently allowed Trump to fire members of other independent government boards, but it created a potential carveout for the Fed in its ruling.&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 ruling allowed Cook to participate in a two-day meeting this week during which the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the first time this year

US President Donald Trump on Thursday took his bid to fire central bank governor Lisa Cook to the Supreme Court. Trump has sought to oust Cook from the Federal Reserve Board over allegations of mortgage fraud, but an appeals court ruled she could remain in her role for now. The ruling allowed Cook to participate in a two-day meeting this week during which the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the first time this year. In a filing with the Supreme Court, Solicitor General John Sauer asked that Trump be allowed to fire Cook immediately. Lower court rulings allowing her to remain in her post were "improper judicial interference with the President's removal authority," Sauer said. Federal Reserve governors can only be removed "for cause" and the solicitor general said Trump had determined that the mortgage fraud allegations make Cook "unfit to continue serving on the Federal Reserve Board." Among the alleged false statements attributed to Cook, she is accused of claiming two primary residences, one in Michigan and another in Georgia. Cook, who was appointed by Democratic president Joe Biden and is the first Black woman to serve on the Fed's board, has denied the allegations and has not been charged with a crime. She filed a lawsuit challenging Trump's bid to fire her, calling it an "unprecedented and illegal" move. The legal dispute marks the latest test of presidential powers under Trump, as the 79-year-old Republican moves forcefully to exert executive authority over all of government. By removing Cook, Trump could add another voice to the Fed's board to try and sway its decisions on interest rates. The Supreme Court's conservative majority recently allowed Trump to fire members of other independent government boards, but it created a potential carveout for the Fed in its ruling. 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 ruling allowed Cook to participate in a two-day meeting this week during which the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the first time this year

Donald Trump takes bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook to Supreme Court

Benfica appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday (Sep 18), with the Portuguese returning to work in his homeland 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea. The 62-year-old, who also coached Real Madrid and Manchester United amongst other clubs, was sacked by Turkish side Fenerbahce in August after Benfica beat them in the Champions League play-offs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mourinho has signed a contract "to run until the end of the 2026/27 season", Benfica said in a statement, with an option for either party to end the deal at the end of the current campaign. The two-time European champions sacked Bruno Lage after a shock defeat in their Champions League opener against Azerbaijani minnows Qarabag on Tuesday. Mourinho will soon face reunions against former sides Chelsea and Porto, in the Champions League on September 30 and in the Primeira Liga on October 5, respectively.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/real-madrid-defender-raul-asencio-to-stand-trial-in-underage-sex-video-case-1758204797496">Real Madrid defender to stand trial in underage sex video case</a>&nbsp;"I come to Benfica at a different stage in my career, and as a person... we transform for the better," Mourinho told reporters, sitting alongside Benfica president Rui Costa. "I'm more altruistic, less self-centred, I think less about myself and more about the good I can do for others, the joy I can bring to others. I'm not the important thing -- Benfica is important."&nbsp;After starting out, his coaching career as an assistant to Bobby Robson and then Louis van Gaal at Barcelona, Mourinho made the step up to head coach at Benfica in September 2000. He quit after just 11 matches and then, after impressing at Uniao de Leiria, he joined the Eagles' fierce rivals, Porto, and guided them to back-to-back league titles and the Champions League crown in 2004. That set him on the path to a successful career coaching Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid before his fortunes dived after joining Manchester United in 2016.&nbsp;More modest stints then followed at Tottenham, Roma and Fenerbahce.&nbsp;"In some people's minds, I have two resumes -- one that lasted a certain period and another that represents, let's say, a less happy phase of my career," said Mourinho. “My misfortune is that in the last five years, I've played in two European finals. The negative part of my career... is two European finals in the last five years.”<h3>‘My mission’</h3>Mourinho won three Premier League titles across two spells at Chelsea, as well as the Champions League with Inter Milan in 2010, and a La Liga title with Real Madrid, among other trophies. However, since 2017, when he won the Europa League with Manchester United, Mourinho's only silverware was the Conference League with Roma in 2022.&nbsp;Mourinho's first game at the helm of Benfica will be a visit to face AVS on Saturday in the top flight.&nbsp;"It's been 25 years in which I've had the opportunity to work for the biggest clubs in the world," said Mourinho, of the time since he first departed Benfica. "I'd like to say that none of the other giant clubs I've had the opportunity to coach have made me feel more honoured, responsible, or motivated than being the coach of Benfica," he added.&nbsp;"The promise is very clear: I will live for Benfica, for my mission."&nbsp;Mourinho said he was more "mature" now than when he previously coached the club, and insisted his team had the quality to win the title.&nbsp;Sporting Lisbon won the last two titles, with Benfica's last triumph in 2023.&nbsp;"Benfica have enough potential within that dressing room to be champions," said Mourinho.&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.

Mourinho, who also coached Real Madrid and Manchester United amongst other clubs, was sacked by Turkish side Fenerbahce in August after Benfica beat them in the Champions League play-offs. 

Benfica appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday (Sep 18), with the Portuguese returning to work in his homeland 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea. The 62-year-old, who also coached Real Madrid and Manchester United amongst other clubs, was sacked by Turkish side Fenerbahce in August after Benfica beat them in the Champions League play-offs. Mourinho has signed a contract "to run until the end of the 2026/27 season", Benfica said in a statement, with an option for either party to end the deal at the end of the current campaign. The two-time European champions sacked Bruno Lage after a shock defeat in their Champions League opener against Azerbaijani minnows Qarabag on Tuesday. Mourinho will soon face reunions against former sides Chelsea and Porto, in the Champions League on September 30 and in the Primeira Liga on October 5, respectively. Also read | Real Madrid defender to stand trial in underage sex video case "I come to Benfica at a different stage in my career, and as a person... we transform for the better," Mourinho told reporters, sitting alongside Benfica president Rui Costa. "I'm more altruistic, less self-centred, I think less about myself and more about the good I can do for others, the joy I can bring to others. I'm not the important thing -- Benfica is important." After starting out, his coaching career as an assistant to Bobby Robson and then Louis van Gaal at Barcelona, Mourinho made the step up to head coach at Benfica in September 2000. He quit after just 11 matches and then, after impressing at Uniao de Leiria, he joined the Eagles' fierce rivals, Porto, and guided them to back-to-back league titles and the Champions League crown in 2004. That set him on the path to a successful career coaching Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid before his fortunes dived after joining Manchester United in 2016. More modest stints then followed at Tottenham, Roma and Fenerbahce. "In some people's minds, I have two resumes -- one that lasted a certain period and another that represents, let's say, a less happy phase of my career," said Mourinho. “My misfortune is that in the last five years, I've played in two European finals. The negative part of my career... is two European finals in the last five years.” ‘My mission’ Mourinho won three Premier League titles across two spells at Chelsea, as well as the Champions League with Inter Milan in 2010, and a La Liga title with Real Madrid, among other trophies. However, since 2017, when he won the Europa League with Manchester United, Mourinho's only silverware was the Conference League with Roma in 2022. Mourinho's first game at the helm of Benfica will be a visit to face AVS on Saturday in the top flight. "It's been 25 years in which I've had the opportunity to work for the biggest clubs in the world," said Mourinho, of the time since he first departed Benfica. "I'd like to say that none of the other giant clubs I've had the opportunity to coach have made me feel more honoured, responsible, or motivated than being the coach of Benfica," he added. "The promise is very clear: I will live for Benfica, for my mission." Mourinho said he was more "mature" now than when he previously coached the club, and insisted his team had the quality to win the title. Sporting Lisbon won the last two titles, with Benfica's last triumph in 2023. "Benfica have enough potential within that dressing room to be champions," said Mourinho. 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.

Mourinho, who also coached Real Madrid and Manchester United amongst other clubs, was sacked by Turkish side Fenerbahce in August after Benfica beat them in the Champions League play-offs.&nbsp;

Jose Mourinho returns to Portugal as Benfica manager after Fenerbahce sacking

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio will stand trial along with three former Los Blancos youth team players in a case regarding the distribution of a sexual video involving a minor, Spain's judicial governing body said on Thursday (Sep 18). A Las Palmas court declared "the opening of oral proceedings against the four footballers allegedly involved in the recording and/or non-consensual distribution of videos with sexual content involving a minor and another young woman," read a statement from Spain's General Council of the Judiciary.&nbsp;The court's ruling, from September 2, is not subject to appeal, and the start date of the trial has not yet been announced.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-scores-liverpool-beat-atletico-madrid-psg-crush-atalanta-and-bayern-sink-chelsea-1758165617649">Champions League round-up: Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid, PSG crush Atalanta and Bayern sink Chelsea</a>&nbsp;Asencio confirmed in May that he was one of the men accused in the case, but protested his "innocence of any criminal conduct", and said that the court had not accused him of participating in, or filming, the video.&nbsp;The four players were indicted in a case involving "the recording or non-consensual dissemination of videos of a sexual nature involving a minor and another young girl", aged 16 and 18 respectively at the time, read a court document seen by AFP.&nbsp;In September 2023, three unnamed Real Madrid youth players were arrested at the club's training centre following a complaint lodged by the mother of the 16-year-old girl who appears in the video, filmed in June that year at a beach club in Gran Canaria.&nbsp;At the time, Spanish media reported that one player had recorded a consensual sexual encounter with the young girl before sending the video to the other players without her consent.&nbsp;Fans at various stadiums around Spain have jeered Asencio, 22, and chanted for him to "die" after reports emerged regarding the case.&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 court's ruling, from September 2, is not subject to appeal, and the start date of the trial has not yet been announced.

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio will stand trial along with three former Los Blancos youth team players in a case regarding the distribution of a sexual video involving a minor, Spain's judicial governing body said on Thursday (Sep 18). A Las Palmas court declared "the opening of oral proceedings against the four footballers allegedly involved in the recording and/or non-consensual distribution of videos with sexual content involving a minor and another young woman," read a statement from Spain's General Council of the Judiciary. The court's ruling, from September 2, is not subject to appeal, and the start date of the trial has not yet been announced. Also read | Champions League round-up: Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid, PSG crush Atalanta and Bayern sink Chelsea Asencio confirmed in May that he was one of the men accused in the case, but protested his "innocence of any criminal conduct", and said that the court had not accused him of participating in, or filming, the video. The four players were indicted in a case involving "the recording or non-consensual dissemination of videos of a sexual nature involving a minor and another young girl", aged 16 and 18 respectively at the time, read a court document seen by AFP. In September 2023, three unnamed Real Madrid youth players were arrested at the club's training centre following a complaint lodged by the mother of the 16-year-old girl who appears in the video, filmed in June that year at a beach club in Gran Canaria. At the time, Spanish media reported that one player had recorded a consensual sexual encounter with the young girl before sending the video to the other players without her consent. Fans at various stadiums around Spain have jeered Asencio, 22, and chanted for him to "die" after reports emerged regarding the case. 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 court's ruling, from September 2, is not subject to appeal, and the start date of the trial has not yet been announced.

Real Madrid defender to stand trial in underage sex video case

Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late winner to grab Liverpool a 3-2 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, while Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their title defence by thrashing Atalanta on Wednesday. Elsewhere, Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich downed Club World Cup winners Chelsea 3-1 as Pafos and Bodo/Glimt marked their Champions League debuts with hard-earned draws. Liverpool, with club-record signing Alexander Isak on debut, raced into a two-goal lead inside the first six minutes as Atletico struggled to get out of their own half on Merseyside.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-manchester-united-post-sixth-straight-annual-loss-despite-record-revenues-1758132389339">Manchester United post sixth straight annual loss despite record revenues</a>A Mohamed Salah free-kick flew in off Andy Robertson for a fortuitous fourth-minute opener, before the Egyptian forward collected Ryan Gravenberch's pass and slotted into the bottom corner.But Atletico eased themselves into the game and halved the deficit in first-half injury time.Marcos Llorente, who scored twice in Atletico's famous last-16 win at Anfield five years ago, stabbed the ball beyond a diving Alisson Becker from the edge of the box.Liverpool missed several chances to restore their advantage, including a glaring miss from Salah when he struck the post, and Llorente made them pay with a deflected late volley to draw Diego Simeone's men level.But Arne Slot's English champions have won all four of their opening Premier League games of the season with winners inside the last 10 minutes.This time it was skipper Van Dijk who produced the big moment with an excellent header from Dominik Szoboszlai's corner in the 92nd minute."We found a way again... Glad we got the win," Van Dijk told TNT Sports. "Today I was the lucky one with the winner and we move on."Atletico coach Simeone was shown a red card after a confrontation with Liverpool fans following Van Dijk's goal.<h2>PSG cruise past Atalanta</h2>PSG got their first Champions League campaign as reigning European champions off to a flying start with a 4-0 win over Atalanta in Paris.Captain Marquinhos tapped into an empty net in the third minute, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who was an injury doubt in the build-up, crashed home a fine second for Luis Enrique's men six minutes before half-time.It could have been even better for the hosts at the Parc des Princes if not for Bradley Barcola's tame 44th-minute penalty which was comfortably held by Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi.Atalanta never looked likely to stage a comeback, though, and Nuno Mendes added a third not long after the restart.Substitute Goncalo Ramos rounded off an excellent night for PSG with a dinked finish in stoppage time."It was perfect, but obviously the most important thing was the team winning. We played a great game," Kvaratskhelia told uefa.com.<h2>Kane downs Chelsea</h2>Bayern gave themselves an early two-goal lead in a repeat of the 2012 Champions League final against Chelsea at the Allianz Arena.Trevoh Chalobah's own goal and a Harry Kane spot-kick put the six-time champions in control, although Cole Palmer lashed a shot into the top corner to pull one back for Chelsea just before the half-hour mark.But Bayern ensured Chelsea's first match in the competition since 2023 would end in defeat.Chelsea wing-back Malo Gusto inadvertently played the ball to Kane who gleefully accepted the gift with a cool finish to effectively kill off Chelsea in the 63rd minute."A great result," Kane told DAZN. "It was a strong performance against a very good opponent."Inter Milan, who were humbled 5-0 in last season's final by PSG, started their league-phase campaign with a 2-0 away win against Ajax.Marcus Thuram put the visitors ahead in Amsterdam by heading Hakan Calhanoglu's corner past Vitezslav Jaros.The second goal was almost a carbon copy, Thuram meeting another Calhanoglu corner less than two minutes into the second half.Earlier, Bodo/Glimt marked their debut in the Champions League proper by coming back from two goals down late on to draw 2-2 at Slavia Prague.Youssoupha Mbodji's first goals for Slavia had the Czechs set for victory with less than 15 minutes remaining.But Daniel Bassi got Norwegians Bodo/Glimt back into the game before Sondre Brunstad Fet crashed in a magnificent 90th-minute volley.Cypriot club Pafos, playing in the tournament for the first time just 11 years since being founded, claimed a goalless draw at Olympiakos despite seeing wing-back Bruno sent off and veteran centre-half David Luiz hobble off injured in the first half.

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich downed Club World Cup winners Chelsea 3-1 as Pafos and Bodo/Glimt marked their Champions League debuts with hard-earned draws. Liverpool, with club-record signing Alexander Isak on debut, raced into a two-goal lead inside the first six minutes.

Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late winner to grab Liverpool a 3-2 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, while Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their title defence by thrashing Atalanta on Wednesday. Elsewhere, Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich downed Club World Cup winners Chelsea 3-1 as Pafos and Bodo/Glimt marked their Champions League debuts with hard-earned draws. Liverpool, with club-record signing Alexander Isak on debut, raced into a two-goal lead inside the first six minutes as Atletico struggled to get out of their own half on Merseyside. Also Read - Manchester United post sixth straight annual loss despite record revenues A Mohamed Salah free-kick flew in off Andy Robertson for a fortuitous fourth-minute opener, before the Egyptian forward collected Ryan Gravenberch's pass and slotted into the bottom corner. But Atletico eased themselves into the game and halved the deficit in first-half injury time. Marcos Llorente, who scored twice in Atletico's famous last-16 win at Anfield five years ago, stabbed the ball beyond a diving Alisson Becker from the edge of the box. Liverpool missed several chances to restore their advantage, including a glaring miss from Salah when he struck the post, and Llorente made them pay with a deflected late volley to draw Diego Simeone's men level. But Arne Slot's English champions have won all four of their opening Premier League games of the season with winners inside the last 10 minutes. This time it was skipper Van Dijk who produced the big moment with an excellent header from Dominik Szoboszlai's corner in the 92nd minute. "We found a way again... Glad we got the win," Van Dijk told TNT Sports. "Today I was the lucky one with the winner and we move on." Atletico coach Simeone was shown a red card after a confrontation with Liverpool fans following Van Dijk's goal. PSG cruise past Atalanta PSG got their first Champions League campaign as reigning European champions off to a flying start with a 4-0 win over Atalanta in Paris. Captain Marquinhos tapped into an empty net in the third minute, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who was an injury doubt in the build-up, crashed home a fine second for Luis Enrique's men six minutes before half-time. It could have been even better for the hosts at the Parc des Princes if not for Bradley Barcola's tame 44th-minute penalty which was comfortably held by Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. Atalanta never looked likely to stage a comeback, though, and Nuno Mendes added a third not long after the restart. Substitute Goncalo Ramos rounded off an excellent night for PSG with a dinked finish in stoppage time. "It was perfect, but obviously the most important thing was the team winning. We played a great game," Kvaratskhelia told uefa.com. Kane downs Chelsea Bayern gave themselves an early two-goal lead in a repeat of the 2012 Champions League final against Chelsea at the Allianz Arena. Trevoh Chalobah's own goal and a Harry Kane spot-kick put the six-time champions in control, although Cole Palmer lashed a shot into the top corner to pull one back for Chelsea just before the half-hour mark. But Bayern ensured Chelsea's first match in the competition since 2023 would end in defeat. Chelsea wing-back Malo Gusto inadvertently played the ball to Kane who gleefully accepted the gift with a cool finish to effectively kill off Chelsea in the 63rd minute. "A great result," Kane told DAZN. "It was a strong performance against a very good opponent." Inter Milan, who were humbled 5-0 in last season's final by PSG, started their league-phase campaign with a 2-0 away win against Ajax. Marcus Thuram put the visitors ahead in Amsterdam by heading Hakan Calhanoglu's corner past Vitezslav Jaros. The second goal was almost a carbon copy, Thuram meeting another Calhanoglu corner less than two minutes into the second half. Earlier, Bodo/Glimt marked their debut in the Champions League proper by coming back from two goals down late on to draw 2-2 at Slavia Prague. Youssoupha Mbodji's first goals for Slavia had the Czechs set for victory with less than 15 minutes remaining. But Daniel Bassi got Norwegians Bodo/Glimt back into the game before Sondre Brunstad Fet crashed in a magnificent 90th-minute volley. Cypriot club Pafos, playing in the tournament for the first time just 11 years since being founded, claimed a goalless draw at Olympiakos despite seeing wing-back Bruno sent off and veteran centre-half David Luiz hobble off injured in the first half.

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich downed Club World Cup winners Chelsea 3-1 as Pafos and Bodo/Glimt marked their Champions League debuts with hard-earned draws. Liverpool, with club-record signing Alexander Isak on debut, raced into a two-goal lead inside the first six minutes.

Champions League round-up: Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid, PSG crush Atalanta and Bayern sink Chelsea

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