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Chinese tech giant Huawei has unveiled its once-secretive AI chip development program, an announcement that could reshape expectations across the fast-moving, high-stakes global industry. On September 18, Huawei chairman Eric Xu announced a three-year roadmap for the company’s Ascend series of processors at the Huawei Connect 2025 conference in Shanghai. Coming soon after the Chinese government decided to block Chinese companies from using Nvidia processors, Huawei’s announcement will heighten competition between Chinese and American AI efforts while signaling a significant reduction in China’s dependence on American technology. Explaining the roadmap, Xu told the audience that, following the launch of the…

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. is expected to recognize a Palestinian state later Sunday despite opposition from the U.S., after judging that Israel has not met conditions it set over the war in Gaza.Though the anticipated move is largely symbolic, the U.K. hopes that it could increase diplomatic pressure for an end to the conflict in Gaza as well as help pave the way for a long-lasting peace based on two states living side-by-side.Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, who was foreign secretary until earlier this month, said an announcement on the recognition of a Palestinian state will come later Sunday…

FIUMICINO, Italy (AP) — Dog owners often face a dilemma before traveling: leave your beloved pet with a sitter or at a kennel? Both require quite some planning and logistics, which can be stressful and time-consuming for fur parents.Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport has sought to streamline the process by opening one of the first on-site hotels at a major European airport, following a similar initiative in Frankfurt. Dog Relais’ workers even retrieve pups from the terminal so travelers can proceed straight to their flight.“This project is fitting into a strategy to provide a very immersive experience to passengers,” said Marilena…

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Voters in Guinea were going to the polls on Sunday for a referendum on a draft constitution that could allow the leader of the country’s junta to run for the presidency.The referendum, which is a key step in the country’s transition from military to civilian rule, is being closely monitored in the coup-battered region, with critics calling it a power grab. Some say it is a way for Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, who took power by force four years ago, to seek the presidency and legitimize his military rule.Guinea is one of a growing number of West…

MIAMI — Lionel Messi had a hand in all three goals to keep Inter Miami firmly in contention for the MLS’ Supporters Shield with a 3-1 home win over D.C. United on Saturday.The Argentine star provided an inch-perfect pass over the D.C. defense for Tadeo Allende to open the scoring for Miami in the 35th minute at Fort Lauderdale’s Chase Stadium.Former Belgium striker Christian Benteke drew D.C. level early in the second half but Messi soon took over to deliver Miami all three valuable points.He scored his first in the 66th minute, cushioning a pass from ex-Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba…

Jeff KassoufSep 20, 2025, 08:30 PM ETCloseJeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women’s soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at NBC Sports and Olympics.The Kansas City Current clinched the 2025 NWSL Shield at home on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Seattle Reign FC at CPKC Stadium.Kansas City forward Debinha opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half.Temwa Chawinga scored in the second half for her 13th goal of the season, which is tied for the league lead.Kansas City…

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Feroz Ahmed does not leave home for his early-morning walk without a stick. Now in his 60s, he is wary of stray dogs that live nearby, on the outskirts of Srinagar in Indian-controlled Kashmir. “I carry a stick to protect myself from dogs,” he says. While Ahmed has never been attacked by a stray before, others have. Volunteers from an animal welfare organization prepare a stray dog for sterilization at a veterinary hospital in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin) Volunteers from an animal welfare organization prepare a stray dog for…

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will award Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, the third such award he’s announced this month.“Congratulations, Ben. He didn’t know this,” Trump said in a speech during an event at Mount Vernon for American Cornerstone Institute, founded by Carson. “He didn’t know it. I hope he’s happy.”A former neurosurgeon who ran against Trump for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, Carson, 74, went on to serve as Housing and Urban Development secretary during Trump’s first administration. The one-time rivals developed a strong bond, and Carson — seen at…

Former Liverpool Women manager Matt Beard has died aged 47. Beard managed Liverpool between 2012 to 2015 and again from 2021 to 2025. He also had spells at Chelsea Women, Millwall Lionesses, West Ham Women and most recently a short spell at Burnley Women.Liverpool confirmed the news on X, writing: “Liverpool Football Club is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of former LFC Women manager Matt Beard. Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons…

Fernandes leads Man Utd to vital win Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea All the debate around Bruno Fernandes’ position in Ruben Amorim’s system after the Manchester derby this week re-opened the conversation around whether Manchester United should have cashed in on their captain over the summer. The £100m on offer from Saudi Arabia could have been spent re-shaping the midfield, which is so dearly in need of reinforcements. But the message from Amorim was clear: letting Fernandes go at such a pivotal moment in…