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    Berlin's Envelope Shortage Keeps Convicted Criminals Free

    Berlin's public prosecutor's office has been unable to send summons for imprisonment due to a shortage of yellow envelopes, leading to convicted criminals remaining free. The shortage is due to a change in the standard for envelopes by the federal ministry of justice, which led to the old envelopes becoming invalid. The prosecutor's office ordered new envelopes, but they ran out after two weeks, and the delivery of a new batch was delayed.
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    GDL Calls Off Strike, Then Announces Another at Saarbahn

    The German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) initially called off a planned strike at the Saarbahn, but later announced another one for Wednesday evening. The strike, which was set to begin at 7 PM, is part of an ongoing wage dispute. The Saarbahn operates tram-trains in Saarbrücken and the surrounding region, transporting nearly 35 million passengers annually, including cross-border service to Sarreguemines, France.
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    Raphinha Scores Twice as Barcelona Thrash Feyenoord 5-1 in Champions League Opener

    Barcelona kicked off their Champions League campaign with a resounding 5-1 victory over Feyenoord, with Raphinha scoring twice in a dominant display. The Brazilian striker, playing as a center-forward, has now scored eight goals in five games this season, matching a record set by Sándor Kocsis in 1958-59. Karim Adeyemi and Lamine Yamal also scored for Barcelona, while Sem Steijn pulled one back for Feyenoord. Barcelona have now won all five of their matches across all competitions this season.
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    NFL Melbourne Game Breaks Attendance Record

    The NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, attracted a crowd of 100,021, making it the 7th most attended regular season game in NFL history. This attendance figure surpasses the previous record set in 2009 at Cowboys Stadium. The game was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which had a capacity crowd of nearly 100,000.
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    Alec Pierce Limited in Practice, Expected to Play in Season Opener

    Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce was a limited participant in practice due to a heel injury. Despite this, he is expected to play in the season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Pierce had a slow recovery from ankle surgery earlier in the offseason, which prevented him from practicing at training camp. The Colts plan to ease him back into the rotation to avoid rushing his return.
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    Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions; U.S. Stocks Fall

    Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. This has led to a decline in U.S. stock markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all experiencing losses. The rise in oil prices has also increased fears of accelerating inflation and potential interest rate hikes by the U.S. central bank. Markets are now watching for the European Central Bank's rate decision and U.S. inflation data ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.
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    Peru vs Venezuela in South American Volleyball Championship

    Peru faces Venezuela in the third round of the South American Volleyball Championship 2026, with both teams seeking their first win. The match takes place on September 10 at 3:00 PM Peru time (16:00 in Venezuela, 17:00 in Brazil and Argentina) at the Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro. Peru, after losing to Argentina and Brazil, needs a win to maintain hopes of qualifying for the World Cup and Olympics. The match will be broadcast on Latina TV and the CSV's YouTube channel.
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    James Rodriguez Set to Join Serie B's Avellino

    James Rodriguez, the Colombian midfielder, is close to signing with Serie B side Avellino in Italy. The 35-year-old is expected to join the club on a free transfer, with the Italian side submitting a formal offer for him. The offer includes a one-year contract with conditions for renewal based on promotion to Serie A. Rodriguez is seeking regular playing time to prepare for the 2028 Copa America.
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    Chinese EV Makers Pivot to Humanoid Robotics

    Amidst slowing electric vehicle (EV) sales and market downturn, several Chinese automakers are diversifying their business by investing heavily in the development of humanoid robots. These companies aim to leverage their existing technology, factories, and supply chains from EVs to create these robots. However, the demand for humanoid robots beyond their own operations remains uncertain.
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    Ryan Giggs Urges Man United to Keep 'Generational Talent' JJ Gabriel

    Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs has praised young talent JJ Gabriel, describing him as a 'generational talent'. Giggs believes Gabriel should stay at Man United to gain valuable experience, rather than going out on loan. He compared Gabriel's attitude to that of Wayne Rooney. Gabriel, aged 15, has already trained with the senior team and could become United's youngest debutant.
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    England Dominates Third Test Against Pakistan

    England leads the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston after a dominant performance. Pakistan collapsed on the first day, losing all wickets in just 33.5 overs, with England's bowlers, particularly Ollie Robinson (3-15), Jofra Archer (3-25), and Josh Tongue (4-42), wreaking havoc. England then posted a strong total of 453, thanks to half-centuries from Emilio Gay (60), Harry Brook (75), Dan Lawrence (65), and Jamie Smith (69). Pakistan is struggling at 52-2, trailing by 268 runs.
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    Thiago Silva Criticizes Ancelotti's Reformulation of Brazilian National Team

    Thiago Silva, a veteran defender of Fluminense and the Brazilian national team, has criticized Carlo Ancelotti's decision to extensively overhaul the Brazil team at the start of the cycle for the 2030 World Cup. Silva argued that experienced players should not be discarded and that the process should be gradual. Ancelotti, however, has stated that he wants to prioritize young players for the next World Cup.
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    PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk: UEFA Champions League Preview

    PSV Eindhoven hosts Shakhtar Donetsk in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League group stage. PSV, fresh from winning the Eredivisie, is in strong form with four consecutive wins and 16 goals scored. Shakhtar, led by Arda Turan, returns to the Champions League after a year's absence, having won the Ukrainian Premier League. Both teams are expected to attack, making for an open and exciting match. PSV is favored to win at home.
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