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.
India's Ashok Kumar Malik and Parmjeet Kumar finished fourth and seventh, respectively, in the men's lightweight para powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, missing out on medals despite strong efforts.
Beijing has eased refined fuel export restrictions due to high global oil prices and ample reserves, but introduced compliance requirements for refiners to maintain inventory levels, a cautious move influenced by the collapse of the interim US-Iran truce.
A Espanha conquistou seu segundo título mundial de futebol masculino ao vencer a Argentina por 1 a 0 na prorrogação, em Nova Jersey. O gol de Ferran Torres selou a vitória da nova geração espanhola, que também estabeleceu um recorde de invencibilidade e se tornou o primeiro país a deter simultaneamente os títulos mundiais masculino e feminino.
The US lifted sanctions on nine individuals, a "friendly gesture" following the expiration of a national emergency declaration concerning Hong Kong. However, legal experts note that broader compliance requirements and sanctions on dozens of others remain largely unchanged.
The US Department of Justice announced federal employees can now install TikTok on government devices, reversing a 2022 ban. This decision follows the creation of TikTok USDS Joint Venture, majority-owned by American investors, which revised the app's algorithm and cybersecurity to address national security concerns.
Rising costs and climate change are making Australian ski fields inaccessible to many, shifting from an egalitarian pursuit in the 80s and 90s to an elite activity, with lift tickets now around $180-$220/day and unreliable snow due to global heating.
FIFA disciplinary chief Mohamed Kamali controversially lifted a one-match ban on a player without informing other committee members, allowing him to play against Belgium. The US team lost 4-1.
South Korea's foreign ministry has lifted travel bans for specific areas in Cambodia and Venezuela due to improved security. Bans were extended for 10 other countries and 12 regions.
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has lifted all sanctions against Russian athletes, announced Mikhail Degtyarev, Russia's Sports Minister and ROC President. This follows the FIVB's return of Russian teams to international competitions and the IOC's provisional lifting of the ROC suspension.
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has lifted all previously imposed restrictions against Russia, allowing Russian athletes and technical officials to return to all FIVB, World, and Official competitions. This decision follows the IOC's recommendation to lift suspensions and allow participation, though the use of national symbols remains under discussion.
The IOC provisionally lifted its suspension of Russia, allowing Russian athletes a path to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The decision, citing Russia's distancing from occupied Ukrainian territories, faces criticism from Ukraine and concerns over past doping scandals.
The US government has reportedly cleared restrictions on OpenAI, allowing the wider release of its GPT-5.6 AI model. This follows earlier requests for staged rollouts and additional testing by the Department of Commerce.
FIFA will review the potential readmission of Russian clubs and national teams to tournaments, following the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) recommendation to lift sanctions on Russian athletes. The IOC restored the Russian Olympic Committee's membership and eased restrictions on July 7.
The IOC has lifted restrictions on Russian athletes, reinstating the Russian Olympic Committee and removing eligibility checks for neutral status. This decision is expected to accelerate their full return to international competitions, with many federations already allowing Russian athletes to compete under their flag.
The IOC will allow Russian athletes to compete in team events and qualifying competitions, ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics. This follows a decision to lift restrictions for Belarus. Russian athletes can compete as neutrals but must not support the war and have no affiliation with military/security forces.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, a significant step towards Russia's reintegration. The decision follows the ROC's removal of regional sports organizations in occupied Ukrainian territories. Russia's flag and anthem status for LA 2028 remains undecided.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to potentially compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The decision follows confirmation that the ROC has removed regional sports organizations within Ukraine's jurisdiction and pledged not to conduct activities there. Russia's sports minister welcomed the move, stating the Olympic movement should be free from politics.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Games if they meet anti-doping requirements. The decision follows an analysis, though Russia's flag and anthem status remain undecided. The IOC condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as neutrals if they meet anti-doping rules. The IOC still condemns the Ukraine invasion but believes athletes shouldn't be penalized for government actions.
The International Olympic Committee has lifted its suspension on Russia, allowing Russian athletes to potentially compete at the Los Angeles Olympics. The ban, imposed after the invasion of Ukraine, was lifted after the Russian Olympic Committee removed Ukrainian territories from its jurisdiction. However, decisions on Russian flags and anthems, and hosting events in Russia, remain with international federations.
Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was lifted by FIFA, allowing him to start for the US against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. The decision, reportedly influenced by a call from U.S. President Trump to FIFA president Infantino, has drawn strong criticism from UEFA.
Forward Folarin Balogun will play for the United States against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 after FIFA suspended his one-match ban for a red card offense. The suspension is on hold for one year.
The US Supreme Court has lifted limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with a candidate, overturning a 50-year-old law. The 6-3 ruling, in FEC v NRSC, stated that spending limits violate the First Amendment's free speech protections. This decision is expected to shift fundraising away from super PACs towards political parties.
