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TOKYO (AP) — Amid the power and speed of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, it’s the details that tell another story. Tattoos, colorful nails, bold jewelry, and unique hairstyles showcase individuality alongside performance. And chalked hands, sweat-drenched brows and bare feet splashing through the steeplechase pit reveal the smaller moments behind world-class competition.This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features details from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo heading into the final weekend of competition.___ United States’ Twanisha Terry after finishing a women’s 100 meters heat at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP…

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary will replicate a policy announced Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump and designate antifa a terrorist organization, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday. Antifa, short for “anti-fascist,” is an umbrella term for loosely affiliated far-left-activists and groups that resist fascism, fascists and neo-Nazis, especially at demonstrations. It resembles more an ideology than an organization, though some have embraced militant tactics.Orbán, a right-wing populist and strong Trump ally, said in comments to state radio on Friday that he was “pleased” by Trump’s announcement that he plans to designate antifa as a “major terrorist organization” in…

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 0.5% Friday, in a decision that was widely expected, given recent inflation trends that have stayed above target.The Bank of Japan issued its decision on the overnight call rate after a two-day meeting by its policy board.“Japan’s economy has recovered moderately, although some weakness has been seen in part. Overseas economies have grown moderately on the whole,” it said in a statement.The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points earlier this week, the Fed’s first cut since December, and lowered its short-term rate…

Economists worried about the state of central bank independence are almost linearly focused on the Federal Reserve in Washington. Yet recent events in Jakarta may be even more troubling. The vast majority of Bank Indonesia watchers were shocked by this week’s surprise interest rate cut. BI was almost universally expected to stand pat amid uncertainty about the trajectory of the global economy. BI was seen taking a wait-and-see approach, given the abrupt firing of globally respected Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. This came as President Prabowo Subianto sets his sights on 8% growth by 2029, a rate not seen since…

WHY THIS MATTERS: There are limits to how much the U.S. and Europe are willing to help Ukraine in its war with Russia, out of concern for widening the conflict. With NATO membership off the table, Ukraine is instead asking allies to invest in its weapons industry so it can better protect itself from aggression. KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — With little chance of NATO membership for Ukraine, the country’s Western allies have bought into an alternate strategy for helping it repel Russian aggression: invest billions in Ukraine’s weapons industry so it can better defend itself.If the strategy works, Ukraine’s weapons…

Poland has rejected China’s request to reopen its border with Belarus after a series of Russian drone incursions, increasing political tensions between China and the European Union. The latest measures, including the closure of the vital Małaszewicze crossing used by the China-Europe Railway Express, immediately disrupted a key artery in Sino-European trade and signaled Warsaw’s hardening security posture.  The Polish government’s decision followed an incident on September 9, in which more than 20 unmanned aerial vehicles from Belarus and Russia entered Poland’s airspace. Moscow and Minsk denied hostile intent, but Warsaw described the flights as provocations and clear violations of…

Marcus Rashford has praised Barcelona for helping him become a “better player” and thanked head coach Hansi Flick for restoring his confidence. The 27-year-old, on loan from Manchester United, scored two goals of immense quality to help secure a thrilling 2-1 win in Barca’s Champions League opener at Newcastle on Thursday. His performance – in front of England boss Thomas Tuchel – was reminiscent of the Rashford of old, netting the opener via a perfectly-guided header before producing a rasping hit from range to decide the game.In just 90 minutes, Rashford has scored as many goals against Premier League opposition…

MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola seemed slightly annoyed Wednesday when he said Manchester City are “apparently” not one of the favorites for this season’s UEFA Champions League. It was an answer that hinted he suspects his team has already been written off.Perhaps it will take more than a 2-0 win over 10-man Napoli, who had Giovanni Di Lorenzo sent off in the first half, to worry the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid. But if you’re going to conquer Europe, beating the champions of Italy in your first game of the league phase isn’t a bad place…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lauded the “fantastic” Marcus Rashford after the England forward’s brace earned a 2-1 Champions League win over Newcastle on Thursday, but says he must now take more steps forward.Rashford opened his account for Barça with a 58th-minute header and then added his second goal nine minutes later when he fired in an unstoppable shot from outside the box.Anthony Gordon pulled one back for the home side in the last minute, but Barça saw the game out to ensure their European campaign began with a win at a noisy St. James’ Park.”For me it was the first…

NEWCASTLE, England — Barcelona manager Hansi Flick laid down the gauntlet to Marcus Rashford on Wednesday — and on Thursday, in stunning fashion, he responded as Barça opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win at a raucous St. James’ Park against Newcastle United.Ahead of the match, Flick had urged Rashford to prove himself back in England. He did just that, scoring twice in the second half — the first a fine header and the second a brilliant strike from distance that hit the underside of the bar on the way past Nick Pope.The goals, Rashford’s first for Barça…