Turkey defeated China 3-0 and Brazil upset Italy 3-2 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau, advancing to the final.
India's Abhishek Sharma achieved the best bowling figures by an Indian opener in T20I cricket, taking 3/17 against Zimbabwe, surpassing previous records and helping India secure a 90-run victory and an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
Bitcoin traded around $64,000 after the ECB kept interest rates unchanged, tightening financial conditions through quantitative tightening and reduced bond demand, affecting crypto markets through global capital allocation and liquidity.
Anthony Joshua recovered from being knocked down twice in the first round to achieve a second-round knockout against Kristian Prenga, salvaging his highly anticipated November fight with Tyson Fury.
Cuba's worsening energy crisis, exacerbated by US sanctions and halted Venezuelan oil exports, has led to frequent power cuts, disabling water pumping stations and leaving nearly 3 million Cubans without reliable access to water, forcing reliance on informal water economies.
Son Heung-min scored his third consecutive MLS goal, leading LAFC to a 4-0 win over Sporting Kansas City, and remains the league's assist leader with 10.
Comparison of ProWritingAid and Grammarly, two popular grammar-checking tools, highlighting their features, pricing, pros, and cons to help users decide which suits their writing needs best.
US-listed Ethereum ETFs experienced $70.62 million in net outflows on Friday, breaking a five-day inflow streak, yet still posting $103.9 million in weekly net inflows. Bitcoin ETFs also saw outflows, ending a seven-day streak, but both assets maintained three-week inflow streaks.
Australia secures medals in gymnastics, basketball, and boxing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Jesse Moore winning bronze in men's all-around artistic gymnastics and the women's artistic gymnastics team claiming gold.
A Virginia federal judge ruled that the FDA's special certification requirement for prescribing mifepristone is illegal, citing lack of justification given the drug's proven safety and effectiveness.
UK PM Andy Burnham's new government features three Indian-origin Labour MPs in front bench roles: Kanishka Narayan as AI Minister, and Satvir Kaur and Harpreet Uppal in ministerial positions, reflecting a shift in party dynamics post-resignation of key figures close to former leader Keir Starmer.
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.
Iran’s missile campaign against US and Gulf targets is becoming more accurate, according to analysts cited in the article. The piece links the improvement to Chinese satellite imagery, Russian tactics and advances in Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
Rebel Wilson won a defamation lawsuit brought by Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes, who claimed Wilson's social media posts implied she lied about a sexual harassment complaint. Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled the posts were not defamatory, but questioned the truthfulness of testimonies from Wilson, MacInnes, and co-producer Amanda Ghost.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 deaths, reaching this milestone in just over two months, making it the fastest-spreading ever. Caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it's largely confined to eastern Congo, unlike the 2014-2016 epidemic, and officials warn the peak may still be ahead.
Sydney’s Divine Playhouse, an LGBTQ+ inclusive arts space in a deconsecrated church, was evicted days after opening. Its operators say the move amounts to censorship and may lead to legal action.
Tencent Holdings dismissed a WeChat division project manager, surnamed Ye, after details of his 3.17 million yuan bonus package leaked online. The company cited his passing sensitive corporate information to external parties, causing severe negative impact.
Niger's military government, which seized power in 2023, faces a deteriorating security situation, especially in the Tillabery region, and persistent economic challenges. Despite claims of youth inclusion and some socioeconomic improvements, critics highlight failures in governance and basic services, while efforts to rebuild ties with ECOWAS are underway.
Mark Swan of England won the first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in men's lightweight para powerlifting, narrowly beating Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike on a tie-break after both lifted 222kg. Malaysia's defending champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin took bronze.
Tadej Pogacar, 27, is nearing a record-equalling fifth Tour de France win, leading to accusations from figures like Peter Sagan that his dominance makes cycling boring, echoing past criticisms of Indurain and Froome.
India's cybercrime agency, I4C, ordered GitHub to remove the code for Jack Dorsey's decentralized messaging app Bitchat within three hours. The agency cited security concerns, potential exploitation during public disorder, and the app's use by protestors during recent exam-paper leak rallies.
A coronial inquest in Sydney is examining the 2023 fatal police shooting of 43-year-old Jesse Deacon, who lived with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, after he was reported self-harming. His mother, Judy Deacon, advocates for systemic change in police mental health responses, as testimony reveals officers lacked specific training and mental health history warnings.
The Hundred cricket tournament, now in its fifth year, navigates a manufactured identity and increasing influence from IPL owners. Teams like Manchester Super Giants adopt existing branding, while private equity investment raises questions about the tournament's long-term goals and alignment with English cricket's interests, despite its success in attracting families and mainstream attention.
Tensions between China and the Philippines escalated after the Philippine Coast Guard accused its Chinese counterpart of firing a water cannon at government vessels near Scarborough Shoal for the second day, risking collision. China claims its actions were lawful amid ongoing disputes in the South China Sea.
