Johnny Depp stages a comeback with a surprise Comic-Con appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge, ahead of his new film, sparking mixed reactions amid past abuse allegations.
The piece argues that FIFA and UEFA are edging toward readmitting Russian football, beginning with youth and lower-profile formats. It says money, boycotts and security concerns will shape how far and how fast Russia returns.
Indian pacer Mayank Yadav made a sensational comeback in his first T20I against Zimbabwe after a two-year injury layoff, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs. His father, Prabhu Yadav, was performing a religious circumambulation in Mathura during the match, praying for his son's fitness after a tough period of injuries.
Indian pacer Mayank Yadav made a sensational comeback after two years of injury struggles, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs against Zimbabwe. His father was performing a pilgrimage, unaware, while coaches praised his hard work and the BCCI's faith during his rehabilitation.
Anthony Joshua, 36, appears relaxed ahead of his comeback fight in Saudi Arabia against Kristian Prenga, his first since a fatal car crash in Nigeria claimed two friends. A win could set up a Tyson Fury showdown, provided Fury also wins his warm-up fight.
India, under captain Shreyas Iyer, defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I in Harare, ending a seven-match winless streak. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the youngest player to score a T20I half-century, while Mayank Yadav also made an impact on his comeback.
Collingwood, propelled by Nick Daicos's 39 disposals, overcame a 25-point deficit to defeat Adelaide 16.12 (108) to 11.8 (74) at Adelaide Oval, extending their winning streak to six games and climbing to seventh on the ladder.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin is showing signs of bottoming, with the next crypto bull market to be driven by TradFi integrations like Hyperliquid and Robinhood. This convergence is expected to lift major cryptocurrencies and crypto equities, supported by re-accelerating apparent demand for BTC.
PV Sindhu's China Open campaign ended in the second round with a 21-16, 20-22, 18-21 defeat to world No. 4 Chen Yufei. The loss came despite Sindhu's recent Japan Open triumph and a strong performance in the nearly 90-minute match.
Southern Brave secured an eight-run victory against Welsh Fire in The Hundred women's competition at Utilita Bowl, Southampton. Fire, chasing 127, dramatically collapsed from 109-3 after Georgia Voll's dismissal, losing five wickets for just six runs.
The aeʻo, or Hawaiian stilt, has been reclassified from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act, marking a significant conservation success. Its population grew from 200 to over 1,500 birds due to 50 years of wetland restoration, habitat management, and predator control, as supported by University of Hawaii research.
Glasgow hosts the Commonwealth Games again, but with less fanfare than 2014 due to a scaled-back, low-cost approach after Victoria's withdrawal. Construction in George Square and lower ticket sales mark a quieter event, though organizers and some locals see it as a success given the circumstances.
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, 27, has made a strong comeback after a career-threatening patellar tendon rupture in April 2024, which caused him to miss the Paris Olympics. Now in peak physical condition, he aims to win gold at the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and perform well at the Asian Games, having recently registered an 8.38m jump.
PV Sindhu revealed a conversation with Virat Kohli helped her overcome a career-threatening toe ligament injury in 2025, inspiring her comeback. This culminated in her historic Japan Open women's singles title victory in July 2026, making her the first Indian shuttler to win the prestigious crown.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu credited a conversation with Virat Kohli for her comeback after a serious toe ligament injury in September 2025. Following rehabilitation, Sindhu won the Japan Open women's singles title on July 19, 2026, becoming the first Indian shuttler to achieve this feat.
American oystercatchers, once extinct in New England, are seeing a significant population recovery across US coasts due to conservation efforts like habitat protection, public education, and predator control. Despite this success, climate change and recent changes to the Endangered Species Act pose ongoing threats to their nesting sites.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Instagram account liked a post accusing FIFA of aiding Lionel Messi's Argentina to a past World Cup final, sparking a "FIFA World Cup 2026 controversy" amidst other tournament disputes.
TikTok creator Hullo (Mason Hull), charged with 15 counts of child sexual abuse material possession, has resumed posting videos, prompting debate over social media policies for accused individuals, despite his case being unresolved.
Spain captain Rodri led his team to a World Cup victory against Argentina in New Jersey, securing their first title since 2010 and earning the Player of the Tournament award. This triumph marks a remarkable comeback for Rodri after an ACL injury in 2024, adding to his extensive list of accolades.
Biologists in Rhode Island are part of a nationwide effort to restore the American oystercatcher population, which has seen a 45% increase along Atlantic and Gulf coasts since 2008. The conservation success, driven by education and habitat protection, faces new threats from climate change and recent changes to the Endangered Species Act.
England defeated France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup third-place playoff, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat trick. This marks England's best tournament finish since 1966. The match set records for goals in a playoff, while Mbappé and Bellingham achieved personal milestones.
England defeated France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup third-place match in Miami, securing their best-ever finish. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick for England, while Kylian Mbappé netted twice for France, becoming the first male player since 1970 to reach double figures at a World Cup.
Hong Kong's men's rugby team achieved a dramatic 42-40 comeback victory against higher-ranked Uruguay in Montevideo, ending their Nations Cup campaign on a high. The team, coached by Logan Asplin, overcame a 26-13 half-time deficit to stun their opponents.
Angesichts gestiegener Benzinpreise durch Nahost-Eskalation lehnt Außenminister Johann Wadephul einen erneuten Tankrabatt ab. Er fordert stattdessen den schnelleren Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien und diplomatische Lösungen für die Konflikte in der Ukraine und der Golfregion.
