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The Wallabies have banked their first win under Eddie Jones, opening their Rugby World Cup campaign in France with a 35-15 victory over Georgia.

Paying tribute to the victims of Morocco earthquake, Eiffel Tower's lights were turned off on Saturday in Paris, France. The light of the world famous tower were turned off at 11 pm. Notably, Morocco has witnessed one of its deadliest earthquakes in decades.

India secured a consensus on the G20 declaration, defying concerns over sharp divisions among member nations regarding the Ukraine conflict. This achievement was the result of a series of rigorous negotiations involving India, China, Russia, and other Western nations, with the backing of Brazil, South Africa, and Indonesia, a PTI report stated quoting sources. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the first day of the summit, surprised many by announcing the adoption of the G20 leaders' declaration with unanimous agreement.

Gauff, the third American teenager to win the US Open after Tracy Austin and Serena Williams, thanked all those who doubted her talent. "Honestly thank you to the people who didn't believe in me," she joked. “To those who thought they were putting water on my fire, they were putting gas on my fire and I'm burning so bright right now." This win has come as a remarkable turnaround for Gauff, who was left distraught after a first round exit at Wimbledon in July.

G20 Leaders' Summit hosted in the national capital, according to a report published by the news agency ANI. The Heads of State of countries including UAE, Bangladesh, Egypt, China, Australia, UK, Argentina, Indonesia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Turkey, Japan, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Republic of Korea, Canada and Singapore will depart from Delhi on Monday. The Central government has assigned responsibilities to Union Ministers of State to see off the foreign delegates after the summit.

G20 Summit will give a global focus to the ancient Red Sea from India to Egypt, which he also mentioned in his new book called “The Golden Road". In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Willian Dalrymple said, “With the announcement today of the opening of an Indian-Middle Eastern Economic Corridor at G20, it looks the ancient trade routes up the Red Sea from India to Egypt that I am writing about in my new book, The Golden Road, and previewed here in @nybooks, will again become a global focus of economic and cultural exchange." In a book review named ‘Garum Masala’ in The New York Post, Dalrymple wrote, “In March 2022 a team of American archaeologists was excavating a temple of the Egyptian goddess Isis at the ancient site of Berenike, on the shores of the Red Sea in modern-day Egypt, when they stumbled across a series of remarkable finds." India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor including shipping and railway links will be launched soon.

Former Wallaby captain and Rugby World Cup winner Simon Poidevin on what has been revealed in the opening matches of this edition of the tournament.

Coco Gauff set aside a so-so start and surged to her first Grand Slam title at age 19, coming back to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the US Open final on Saturday to the delight of a raucous crowd that was loud from start to finish.

Zach Swope, a passionate film enthusiast from the United States, has etched his name into the annals of history by smashing the Guinness World Record for the most movies watched in a cinema in a single year. His extraordinary journey began in July 2022 and concluded in July 2023, during which he embarked on a whirlwind adventure of 777 movie screenings. This astounding accomplishment eclipses the previous record of 715, held by Vincent Krohn of France since 2018. At 32 years old, Zach Swope's love affair with cinema remains palpable. A self-proclaimed «huge lover of film,» he had already established a formidable reputation as a cinephile, routinely clocking an impressive tally of 100 to 150 films at the theater each year. This record-breaking endeavor was the ultimate manifestation of his unwavering passion.

Leaders of the 20 biggest economies in the world — collectively known as G20 — are pushing for a speedy implementation of a cross-border framework for crypto assets. 

Rugby World Cup 2023 is underway and there are four matches to be held on Saturday. After France defeated New Zealand 27-13 on Friday in Paris, all eyes are set on Saturday games. The battle for the Webb Ellis Cup will further escalate as more teams come to the ground and upset some of the old calculations and assumptions.

India has been showcased at the G20 Summit venue through elements drawn from its rich civilisational heritage and cutting-edge digital technology. Titled 'Bharat: Mother of Democracy', the exhibition displays texts and images from ancient scriptures while portraying them on digital panels.

Coco Gauff meets Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 2 seed from Belarus in the U.S. Open Women’s Singles final on Saturday. Both will reach the final at Flushing Meadows for the first time, it will be the second Grand Slam final for both of them. Besides, Gauff will be the first teenage American girl to reach the final of the U.S. Open since 2001, when Serena Williams created ripples.

G20 Summit update: India-Middle East-Europe' economic corridor including shipping and railway links will be launched soon. The first-of-its-kind economic corridor will be a historic initiative on cooperation on connectivity and infrastructure involving India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, EU, France, Italy, Germany and the US, reported news agency ANI. Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the project during the annual Group of 20 summit of the world's top economies.

G20 summit is currently underway at the Bharat Man... moreG20 summit is currently underway at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

climate crisis, the French government is set to propose a minimum flight price policy to the European Union, potentially spelling the end of ultra-cheap flights within Europe. Clément Beaune, the French Transport Minister, emphasized in an interview with L’Obs that low-cost flights are no longer sustainable, primarily due to the climate emergency. He argued that the rock-bottom fares do not account for the true environmental cost, stating that they "[don’t] reflect the price for the planet." This announcement comes on the heels of France's decision to ban select short-haul flight routes, encouraging travelers to opt for rail travel and thereby reduce carbon emissions. While this ban has, for now, affected only three routes (Paris-Orly to Bordeaux, Lyon, and Nantes), it symbolizes a larger commitment to environmental responsibility. Furthermore, taking inspiration from Portugal and Germany's successful affordable monthly rail pass initiatives, the French government is reportedly exploring the possibility of introducing a similar scheme. Europe is witnessing a resurgence in rail travel, with plans for new high-speed routes and the revival of sleeper routes, such as the one from Paris to Berlin. With viable alternatives to flying emerging, the potential end of cheap flights could provide added motivation for passengers to opt for train travel and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Also Read: G20 Summit: PM Modi, Prez Biden hold bilateral talks; discuss technology, democracy Over the past few years, India has actively established itself as a prominent advocate, highlighting the issues, difficulties, and aspirations of the Global South, particularly the African continent. Prime Minister Modi has been at the forefront of these efforts, especially in advocating for the African Union's inclusion as a member of the G20.

Paris | France overcame conceding sloppy tries at the start of each half to beat New Zealand 29-13 in an intense opening match of the Rugby World Cup on Friday, ending the All Blacks’ run of 31 straight wins in the pool stage.

“These woman entrepreneurs are very good in English, French, Spanish, and German among others,” said Brijesh Goyal, chairman of Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) that hired them. “We have sent the list to the foreign minister for coordination,” he said. While prominent markets such as Connaught Place, Khan Market, Yashwant Place and Janpath will remain closed for security reasons, shopkeepers of markets such as South Extension, Karol Bagh and Chandni Chowk are hopeful that foreign delegates attending the summit will come looking for souvenirs and gifts to take back home. Traders said this is the best opportunity to showcase ‘Make in India’ products as delegates from the world’s largest economies are in the national capital. Those in restricted areas rued the missed opportunity.

Warner Bros.' "The Nun II" from the «Conjuring» universe started its box office journey with $3.1 million in previews. The horror film is set to open this weekend, targeting an opening weekend haul of $30-33 million. This is lower than the first «Nun» movie, which opened with a record-breaking $53.8 million in 2018 and holds the highest worldwide gross in the series at $365.5 million. «The Nun II» is the first «Conjuring» installment released post-COVID-19 pandemic. In contrast, the previous entry, «The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,» debuted both in theaters and on HBO Max. In the context of the entire «Conjuring» series, «The Nun II» is expected to land in the middle, surpassing the opening weekends of «Annabelle Comes Home» ($20.3 million), «The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It» ($24 million), and «The Curse of La Llorona» ($26.5 million). It's poised to come close to the opening numbers of «Annabelle: Creation» ($35 million). In terms of Thursday previews, «The Nun II» falls between «La Llorona» ($2.8 million) and «Annabelle Comes Home» ($3.5 million).

Automaker Stellantis has made a counteroffer to the United Auto Workers that includes wage increases in each year of a new four-year contract totaling 14.5%