India concluded its Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow, securing fourth place with 39 medals, including 13 gold. Boxing emerged as the most successful sport with a record 10 medals, while judo and para athletics also achieved their best-ever performances.
Argentine President Javier Milei claims an 'anti-Argentina campaign' criticizing the national football team was financed by the US Democratic party and the governments of Brazil and Mexico. Analysts suggest this narrative distracts from his plummeting popularity and austerity measures, while social media researchers found no evidence of a large-scale coordinated operation.
An Icac inquiry into alleged illegal donations for 'branch stacking' in the NSW Liberal Party hears evidence of potential law breaches, with key figures accused of discussing evidence to avoid detection.
Luglio si è concluso con la quarta ondata di caldo in Italia, con temperature oltre i 40°C nel Centro Nord a causa di masse d'aria sahariane. Agosto prevede una prima metà ancora calda e una seconda più piovosa, con attenzione a possibili fenomeni meteorologici estremi.
The General Grant Tree in California's Kings Canyon National Park is the world's second-largest tree by volume. It uniquely serves as the US National Christmas Tree since 1926 and the country's only living National Shrine, dedicated to armed forces since 1956.
A Delhi court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case involving women wrestlers, concluding a high-profile legal battle that sparked national protests.
AstraZeneca e Bristol Myers Squibb sarebbero in trattativa per una fusione che creerebbe il quarto colosso farmaceutico mondiale con una capitalizzazione vicina ai 400 miliardi di dollari, secondo quanto riportato dal Financial Times.
Oil prices experienced volatility but are set for significant monthly gains due to escalating US-Iran tensions and Houthi attacks impacting Red Sea navigation. Saudi Arabia is forming an alliance to protect Red Sea shipping, while Black Sea supply concerns also persist.
Ireland is reassessing its defence posture after Russian ship activity in nearby waters exposed risks to undersea cables, pipelines and other critical infrastructure. The government says security is now a greater priority, but spending and naval capacity remain limited.
South Korea experienced 560.3 billion won ($367 million) in stablecoin outflows to overseas exchanges in June, marking the 18th consecutive month of net outflows. This trend is driven by demand for products unavailable domestically, prompting calls for reassessing investor protection and tightening cross-border crypto regulations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's contingent for securing 39 medals, including 13 golds, at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing fourth. India will host the 2030 edition in Ahmedabad.
Hong Kong jockeys Matthew Chadwick and James Orman are riding in Australia during the off-season, with Chadwick securing a win. Vincent Ho prepares for the Shergar Cup in the UK, while champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising readies for his season debut in Hong Kong.
Le stime di Cna Turismo e Commercio e Assoturismo Cst prevedono oltre 96,7 milioni di pernottamenti in Italia ad agosto (+1,1%), con mare, laghi e montagna in crescita. Le città d'arte rallentano per il caldo. Il settore è resiliente, ma il caro-carburanti minaccia la spesa turistica.
Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) have resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, with demonstrators demanding affordable flour, electricity, and basic rights. The government accuses JAAC of disrupting elections and being foreign-funded, while protesters fear arrest at hospitals.
Commonwealth prosecutors have amassed over 90 witness statements and thousands of exhibits against Gold Coast developer David McWilliams, charged with 13 offences in an alleged $10 million NDIS property scheme fraud. His legal team faces "complications" with fees as his assets remain frozen.
Indian decathlete Tejaswin Shankar revealed his emotional turmoil after a recurring knee injury forced him to withdraw from high jump at the Commonwealth Games. He overcame despair to win India's first-ever decathlon bronze medal, crediting support for his historic comeback.
Indian decathlete Tejaswin Shankar overcame a recurring knee injury and emotional turmoil at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing India's first-ever decathlon bronze after an initial high jump withdrawal.
Estudantes de Uberlândia que utilizam o programa Tarifa Zero devem realizar o recadastramento obrigatório para o segundo semestre de 2026 entre 3 de agosto e 4 de setembro, exclusivamente pelo aplicativo Supersit Uberlândia, para manter o benefício ativo.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation announced its first Victorian state election candidates while banning ABC and Guardian reporters from its press conference, citing past exclusions. The party, which has seen a surge in polls, will field candidates in every seat and release policies soon.
Candace Owens renewed criticism of the Charlie Kirk murder investigation, questioning the FBI's swift arrival at Utah Valley University and challenging evidence against suspect Tyler Robinson. She disputes the official narrative, alleged rooftop footage, and DNA evidence, while also asking about Kirk's burial.
Prosecutors in Los Angeles presented alleged text messages and forensic evidence in the D4vd murder case, claiming singer David Anthony Burke had a secret relationship with 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke pleaded not guilty, with the defense challenging evidence during the preliminary hearing.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $927 million globally, becoming the second-biggest opening weekend film after Avengers: Endgame. Its strong performance boosts Disney ahead of Avengers: Doomsday and contributes to North American box office takings nearing $10 billion, signaling a cinema comeback.
Lake Chad has shrunk by 90% since 1823, threatening 50 million people in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. Climate change, population growth, and insecurity exacerbate the crisis. A $50 billion Transaqua project is proposed to redirect water from the Congo River, alongside other multi-million dollar restoration efforts.
Hong Kong experienced its second consecutive amber rainstorm warning on Monday morning, with heavy rainfall across the city. The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts sunnier but very hot weather later this week, following persistent showers and thunderstorms.
