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WorldHurricane Simon was pounding Mexico's Pacific coast as a Category 4 storm on Sunday, its eye remaining just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slammed people living between the Sierra Madre and the ocean. Hurricane specialist says 'life-threatening' storm surge expectedThe Associated Press · Posted: Oct 11, 2026 1:59 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 12Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Hurricane Simon slams Mexico's Pacific coastOctober 11|Duration 1:59Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents along the country's Pacific coast to remain indoors as powerful Category 4 Hurricane Simon approaches, threatening destructive winds and storm surges. Hurricane Simon pounded Mexico's Pacific coast as a Category 4 storm on Sunday, its eye remaining just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slammed people living between the Sierra Madre and the ocean.

Culture>NewsBeyond her inspiring victory on the Big Island, Taylor Knibb’s message reminded us why endurance sports create a bond unlike any other. An emotional Taylor Knibb looks out at the crowd after winning the 2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona. (Photo: Brad Kaminski/Triathlete)Updated October 11, 2026 11:47AMIn this job, I’m not supposed to have favorites. I’m supposed to be an impartial reporter of events, especially when it comes to a race like the Ironman World Championship. But I really, really wanted American Taylor Knibb to win this year – not because we share the same nationality, but because we share the same philosophy. I think you, as a triathlete, share that philosophy, too.

Vincent Luis on his way to the IRONMAN World Championship win. Photos: Kevin Mackinnon It was a day that had everything – a melt-down from a seemingly dominant frontrunner (Magnus Ditlev). An unusual fade from one of the pre-race favourites (Kristian Blummenfelt). A rookie champion who will be doing a mic-drop after arguably the biggest win of his career.

While attention was focused on the sub-2-hour barrier and the North American record ahead of Sunday’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Switzerland’s Catherine Debrunner shocked spectators by breaking her own world record. She flew through the course and set a new women’s wheelchair world record in 1:33:16. Debrunner’s compatriot and fellow world record holder, Marcel Hug, set the course record in 1:21:34 as both Swiss athletes absolutely dominated. In the elite running field, Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo was upset by Kenya’s Amos Kipruto, who won in 2:01:08. Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa held off Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi to defend her title in a new PB of 2:13:33. A quintet of Canadian men also lined up to take on the fast course.

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The Ironman World Championship’s return to one-day racing in Kona did not disappoint, with two action-packed pro races that showcased the very best of long-course triathlon. Though aggressive racing was the name of the game, in the end, it was patience and perseverance that won the race, with France’s Vincent Luis taking the win for the men with a time of 7:42:27 (after which he told Triathlete he still very much plans to retire, thankyouverymuch) and American Taylor Knibb coming out on top of a topsy-turvy women’s race in 8:36:29. Of course, Triathlete was on the Big Island, covering every second – read our full race-day recap and live blog here – and no one covered more ground on race day than staff photographer Brad Kaminski, who had access to parts of the course even the broadcast crew didn’t capture. Scroll on for images from the day, and re-live the exciting day through Kaminski’s lens.

Donald Trump has announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, apparently without consulting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the deal to stop long-range attacks was “news to me”. In a social media post, the US president claimed the two sides had reached an agreement. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote on Truth Social. He offered no further details. Zelenskyy said he was surprised by the announcement but would agree to it if Vladimir Putin did the same. “If President Trump negotiated it with Putin – please tell us when the ceasefire begins. We are ready and we will accept it,” the Ukrainian president told the Axios website. Earlier, Zelenskyy rebuffed Trump’s demand made on Saturday that Kyiv stop bombing Russian oil refineries. Zelenskyy said Moscow had to first halt its own “brutal” attacks on his country’s energy infrastructure. Trump rewards Putin and betrays Ukraine with Russia diesel deal - The LatestAny deal to end long-range drone strikes by Ukraine on targets inside Russia would have to be “reciprocal”, he said.

Taylor Knibb won Ironman World Championships in Kona in a finish that will go down in triathlon history. Knibb was leading the race with just under five miles to go in the marathon, but her pace had been gradually decreasing, and she was passed by 2025 winner Solveig Løvseth in a feed zone. Løvseth kept expanding her lead, gaining a gap of more than 1:30 over Knibb, who kept on motoring but seemed assured to finish second. But then with just over one kilometer remaining — just a handful of minutes left after more than eight-and-a-half-hours of racing — Løvseth’s race unraveled. She slowed. Her gait began to wobble. Age groupers began to pass the reigning champion. And finally, she had to sit. Her day was done, and Løvseth’s heartbreak became Knibb’s career-defining moment.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Shareholders of Roots Corp. will vote on Tuesday on a deal that will see the retailer taken private by Marquee Brands, the firm behind Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley and Roberto Cavalli. Marquee plans to partner with Joseph Mimran, the Canadian fashion visionary behind Joe Fresh, Club Monaco and Alfred Sung, to help grow the Roots brand.

It has been very clear from early on that Kimi Antonelli will become Formula 1 world champion in 2026 after an impressively dominant year for the Mercedes driver. The 20-year-old has made a huge jump from his up-and-down rookie campaign and with five, consecutive wins from round two to six, Antonelli has been the man to beat virtually all season.

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Max Verstappen still has a chance of becoming world champion in 2026. That chance is particularly slim, however, and Verstappen must hope that the Grands Prix in the Middle East go ahead. Championship picture after the Singapore GPAfter the Singapore Grand Prix, there are officially still six Grands Prix to go in 2026. However, two scenarios need to be considered. Officially, F1 is still planning to hold the Grands Prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, but there is still a chance that the season will end with a Grand Prix in Imola. Those two scenarios also mean a different number of points remain available. If Qatar and Abu Dhabi go ahead, there will be six Grands Prix and therefore 150 points at stake in 2026. If the season ends in Imola with a single-race weekend, only 125 points will remain available after Singapore. Before the Singapore Grand Prix, Verstappen was 129 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Thanks to Verstappen's victory and Antonelli's third place, that gap is now 119 points.

American triathlete Taylor Knibb has won her first Hawaiian Ironman world title after one of the most dramatic finishes in race history. With a mile left, Norwegian defending champion Solveig Løvseth led Knibb by more than a minute and looked rock-solid, having taken the lead from her inside the final 10km of the 42.2km marathon run. But then Løvseth quickly developed a dramatic case of the wobbles and collapsed. Knibb passed her about a kilometre from the finish and the Norwegian eventually recovered from the meltdown to finish eighth. It recalled the 1995 race, when Paula Newby-Fraser collapsed within just 500m of her seventh win and was passed by Karen Smyers. In a twist of history, Smyers helped hold the winner’s tape for Knibb. Vincent Luis of France won the men’s race aged 37, on his debut. It was just his third Ironman-distance race after Luis won Olympic bronze at Tokyo in the mixed team relay and claimed the 2019 and 2020 world championship series titles. Taylor Knibb competes during the marathon leg of the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on Saturday.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is poised to clinch the world championship at the next round. The championship leader finished third in the Singapore Grand Prix, extending his lead at the top of the standings to 102 points over team mate George Russell.