Linda Noskova overcame a dramatic collapse and five championship points to defeat Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final, securing her first Grand Slam title. The victory continues a strong tradition of Czech women winning at Wimbledon.
Côte d’Ivoire secured a historic qualification for the World Cup last 32, defeating Curaçao 2-0 with Nicolas Pépé's double. This marks their first progression past the group stage, aided by the tournament's expansion to 48 teams, which also allowed newcomers like Curaçao to participate.
Chinese referees Ma Ning, Zhou Fei, and Fu Ming officiated the World Cup match between Curacao and Ecuador. This marks the first time a Chinese referee has led a World Cup game in 24 years, with goalkeeper Eloy Room setting a record for saves in the 0-0 draw.
Applications from Russian compatriots in Germany seeking relocation to Russia have increased 2.5-fold in recent years, according to Igor Chaika, head of Rossotrudnichestvo. In 2025, 35,000 applications were submitted from abroad, with Germany being a significant source.
Mainland Chinese creators on lifestyle apps are promoting Malaysia as an ideal destination for family life, citing international schools, Mandarin-speaking services, familiar food, and lower living costs.
Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Vallejo faces a significant fine after suggesting a female umpire was incapable of controlling a crowd during his French Open loss to Moïse Kouamé, sparking widespread condemnation from organisers.
UFC's Kevin Chang views Macau as a key launch pad into Asia in 2026, with a sold-out event in Galaxy Arena, despite strong regional competition from ONE Championship.
Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani suggested Italians should have more children to address the country's demographic decline and reduce reliance on foreign workers. Opposition senator Valeria Valente criticized the remarks as "absurd" and nationalistic.
Hur In-hoi was penalized two shots for playing the wrong ball in the GS Caltex Maekyung Open, dropping him from a tie for the lead to third place and costing him a chance at the title.
In-hoi Hur was penalized two strokes for signing an incorrect scorecard after Saturday's third round at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open, dropping him from a potential playoff to a tie for third at nine under. The Korean was seven-under through 13 in his final round, unaware of the impending penalty that ultimately cost him a chance at victory.
In-hoi Hur was handed a two-stroke penalty at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open in Korea on Sunday after signing for a wrong score. Hur was seven-under through 13 holes in his final round, sitting one shot off the lead at 11 under, when he was penalized for an error from Saturday's third round. A spotter picked up Hur's first ball on the seventh hole believing it was out of bounds, and after a Korean Golf Association referee ruled the first ball should not be counted, Hur signed for what he believed was a par.
A Ghanaian volunteer serving in the Russian Defense Ministry, Nabillari Isan, claims that people in Ghana support Russia's special military operation in Ukraine and oppose Western-backed Ukrainian policies. Isan, who was born in Ghana and now lives in Russia with his family, says he voluntarily signed a contract with the Russian military and shares Russia's goals in the conflict.
