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Indian Women Crush Georgia; D Gukesh Leads Men To Victory Over China

Grandmaster R Vaishali and Vantika Agrawal put up impressive performances as Indian women defeated Georgia while World Championship challenger D Gukesh led the men to victory over China in the seventh round as both teams continued their unbeaten streak in 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Vaishali and Vantika notched wins against Lela Javakhishvili and Bella Khotenashvili as Indian women thumped second seeds Georgia 3-1, while the men eked out a 2.5-1.5 over China.

Ukrainian Champion Boxer Oleksandr Usyk Handcuffed At Polish Airport

Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was handcuffed at a Polish airport after he became "upset" when his travelling companion was denied boarding for disruptive behaviour, the airline and border guards said Wednesday. World heavyweight champion Usyk described the incident late Tuesday as a "misunderstanding" while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "disappointed by this attitude towards our citizen". The 37-year-old boxer had been planning to fly from Krakow airport to Thessaloniki in Greece along with another man on a flight Tuesday operated by Polish airline Buzz, a subsidiary of Ryanair.

Storm Boris leaves trail of devastation as it heads south to Italy

At least 21 people have died as a result of heavy flooding caused by the storm in Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria and Romania.

Von der Leyen's team and their CVs: Meet the new European Commission

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has spent weeks attempting to assemble her top team for a second term in office — but who are the 26 lieutenants likely to serve under her?

Oleksandr Usyk detained in Poland; Zelensky aids in release - ESPN

Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk was detained Tuesday at Krakow Airport in Poland and subsequently released after Ukraine's Foreign Ministry intervened, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on social media.

WATCH: Hungary braces for what could be the worst floods in a decade

Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony warned the city risks facing the biggest flood of the decade. Danube water levels are expected to crest at 8.5 metres near the city.

Severe floods in Central Europe turn deadly in Poland and Austria

The death toll was rising in Central European countries on Sunday after days of heavy rains caused widespread flooding and forced mass evacuations.

Chess Olympiad: Indian Men Crush Azerbaijan, Women Beat Kazakhstan

Backed by the two in-form stars in World Championship challenger D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the Indian men scored a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. It seems like Gukesh and Arjun can do nothing wrong in this Olympiad as they overpowered Aydin Sulemanli and Rauf Mamedov respectively with their white pieces in quick time. Praggnanandhaa played another draw on board two to only ensure an Indian victory while Vidit Gujrathi played out a draw with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in a marathon game to complete the triumph.

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Indian Women Crush Georgia; D Gukesh Leads Men To Victory Over China

Ukrainian Champion Boxer Oleksandr Usyk Handcuffed At Polish Airport

Storm Boris leaves trail of devastation as it heads south to Italy

Von der Leyen's team and their CVs: Meet the new European Commission

Oleksandr Usyk detained in Poland; Zelensky aids in release - ESPN

WATCH: Hungary braces for what could be the worst floods in a decade

Severe floods in Central Europe turn deadly in Poland and Austria

Chess Olympiad: Indian Men Crush Azerbaijan, Women Beat Kazakhstan