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Military analyst Preston Stewart says Russian forces are increasingly worried about a potential northern pincer movement by Ukraine, arguing that Kyiv currently holds the advantage on that axis. The assessment is drawing wide attention as observers weigh whether Ukraine could threaten Russian positions from the north and shift momentum on the battlefield.

French tennis player Diane Parry is set to meet American Taylah Preston in the first round of the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing, with the match scheduled for 2 October 2026. French betting and sports sites are publishing predictions for the clash, with Parry viewed as the favourite against the lower-ranked Preston.

A court hearing weighing whether to revoke the release of a suspect in the killing of Arizona teenager Preston Lord has been postponed, and prosecutors will now also present an evidentiary hearing as part of the proceedings. The change adds a stage where evidence supporting revocation must be laid out before a judge, extending the timeline in the high-profile case.