Scotland secured three medals in a 45-minute span at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, including two golds, with Duncan Scott, Stephen Clegg, and Faye Rogers contributing to the haul.
Die US-Börsen zeigten sich am Freitag vorsichtig optimistisch, wobei Dow Jones und S&P 500 leicht zulegten, während die Nasdaq verlor. Präsident Trump verhängte neue Zölle gegen 60 Handelspartner, darunter EU und China, wegen angeblich unzureichender Umsetzung von Zwangsarbeitsverboten.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their first net outflows in over a week, totaling $225.2 million on Thursday, primarily driven by BlackRock's IBIT. This coincided with a dip in Bitcoin's price below $65,000, influenced by elevated oil prices due to the ongoing US-Iran military exchange.
Der DAX schloss nach einem Kursrutsch im Plus, angetrieben von SAPs starkem Quartalsergebnis. Trotzdem bleiben die Märkte wegen des Nahostkonflikts, KI-Zweifeln und geldpolitischer Unsicherheiten angespannt. VW senkt Prognose, Ölpreise steigen, und neue US-Zölle belasten die Stimmung.
Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany's national football coach by the DFB, signing a contract that extends through the 2030 World Cup. He is tasked with rebuilding the struggling team following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after recent disappointing tournament exits.
Indigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border report their communities are "taken hostage" by organised crime groups involved in drug trafficking, illegal logging, and mining. The Asháninka people, facing severe threats, appealed to the Brazilian government for permanent security presence and protection, warning of disastrous self-defense if the state fails to act.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week, following a visit to Kyiv by US right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, who has notably reversed her previous anti-Ukraine stance after experiencing an air raid and witnessing the conflict firsthand.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg stated the board is open to exploring staging the 150th Ashes Test in India, highlighting the Indian market's commercial significance, despite acknowledging scheduling challenges.
At least seven explosions occurred near a U.S. military base in Irbil, Iraq, with smoke rising, as the U.S. concluded its 13th night of strikes against Iran. This comes amid escalating tensions, Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, and threats to key shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
North Korea's foreign ministry accused South Korea, the U.S., and Japan of exploiting the recent ASEAN forum in the Philippines to incite hostility, promote a U.S.-led security bloc, and push for denuclearization, which Pyongyang asserts is "irreversibly concluded."
Der DAX startet mit Gewinnen, getragen von starken SAP-Zahlen. Gleichzeitig belasten VW, steigende Ölpreise, neue US-Zölle und ein schwacher Nasdaq die Stimmung an den Märkten.
Der Nahost-Experte Daniel Gerlach wurde am 15. Dezember 2025 von der Berliner Zeitung als „ideologischer Bodenbereiter“ antisemitischer Terrorangriffe gebrandmarkt. Dies geschah einen Tag nach einem Anschlag am Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australien, bei dem 15 Menschen getötet und viele weitere verletzt wurden.
Der Dax verzeichnete zum Ende der Handelswoche einen Anstieg auf 24.928 Punkte, angetrieben durch einen Kurssprung der SAP-Aktien nach starken Quartalsergebnissen. Gleichzeitig verhängten die Vereinigten Staaten neue Zölle auf Waren von 60 Handelspartnern, darunter die Europäische Union.
Peter Barber, co-founder of Australian video tech firm Blackmagic Design, is suing the company and co-founders Grant Petty and Douglas Clarke in Federal Court, alleging he's been denied dividends, information, and the ability to sell his $98M stake due to hostility.
South Korean Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul marked his first year by pledging to expand compensation for war veterans' surviving families and independence activists' descendants. He also highlighted Daejeon's selection to host the 2029 Invictus Games, the first Asian city to do so.
Geelong defeated Melbourne 18.9 (117) to 14.13 (97) in a hard-fought match at the MCG, with the Cats finding late form. Meanwhile, Fremantle established a significant lead over West Coast, 10.12 (72) to 6.4 (40), by three-quarter time, despite early struggles with accuracy.
Aleppo's industrial fairgrounds hosted the Nas Tex 2026 exhibition, bringing together over 300 companies from 20 countries. Syrian officials view this as a crucial step to revive the country's textile industry, which was devastated by the civil war but now hopes to leverage skilled labor, competitive costs, and lifted sanctions to regain its regional prominence.
US-Iran hostilities intensified with the 13th consecutive night of US airstrikes on Iran, followed by Iranian missile attacks targeting US bases in Jordan and Kuwait. The conflict, now in its fifth month, has made the Strait of Hormuz a focal point, while President Trump stated Iranian assets would cover any damages.
The schedule for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has been announced, with defending champions India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh receiving direct entry into the men's and women's T20 quarter-finals. The women's competition runs Sept 17-22, men's Sept 24-Oct 1.
President Donald Trump hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, celebrating their second consecutive World Series title. Trump praised the team, referenced their Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, and expressed anticipation for meeting star player Shohei Ohtani.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a public roundtable in September to discuss transitioning to 24-hour trading in US equity markets, aligning with global trends and potentially offering continuous access to retail investors.
Sky News Australia is rebranding to News24 due to an expiring deal with UK Sky News, facing concerns over brand recognition and marketing efforts. The change comes amidst various media controversies, including a News Corp lawsuit against Brave Software and scrutiny over interviews and commentator activism.
The UK government declared its readiness to defend itself after Iran's military warned that any bases used by the US for aggression against Iranian territory, including British ones, would be legitimate targets. This follows US strikes against Iran and previous attacks on UK bases.
