A Vietnamese vessel sank in bad weather; 45 survivors rescued with Chinese assistance via ships and helicopters, search ongoing for others.
The Durand Cup Trophy Tour concluded in Kolkata, with organizers, the Indian Armed Forces, expressing enthusiasm for introducing a women's competition in future editions. The 135th men's tournament will feature 24 teams across five venues, including new host Ranchi, with the opening derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC.
Macedon Football Netball Club, inspired by the "Lasso Way," struggles with "prehistoric" facilities at Tony Clarke Reserve, which are unsuitable for its growing women's and girls' teams. Players describe open urinals and lack of private changing spaces, prompting club president Ron Rutledge to lobby local and state governments for upgrades.
Joe Root, 36, led England to a 2-1 ODI series victory against India, scoring an unbeaten 249 runs across three innings and earning Player of the Series. His consistent performance, including scores of 76, 99, and 74, proved crucial for England's success.
Microsoft resolved an outage affecting Teams users in the Asia-Pacific region, preventing them from joining or creating meetings and calls. Downdetector reported over 7,000 issues earlier.
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has temporarily stepped aside after being included in the EU's 21st sanctions list related to Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion. Deputy President Viswanathan Anand will serve as interim president, while Dvorkovich plans to legally challenge the sanctions.
London Spirit's men's and women's teams suffered opening defeats at Lord's in The Hundred, continuing a trend of poor starts despite new personnel. Liam Livingstone's 69 for the men and a low-scoring women's match were overshadowed by Manchester Super Giants' victories, alongside an unexpected Tinie Tempah performance.
Macedon Football Netball Club, inspired by the "Lasso Way," faces significant challenges with its "prehistoric" facilities, which are unsuitable for its growing women's and girls' teams. Players describe unsanitary conditions and lack of privacy, prompting the club president to lobby local council and state government for urgent upgrades.
China's senior men's football team will not participate in the Fifa Asean Cup in September, opting instead for warm-up matches against Palestine and North Korea in Chongqing as part of their preparation for next year's Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The women's and U23 men's teams will compete in the Asian Games in Japan.
The delayed Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 begins Sunday in Morocco, with 16 teams competing for the continental title and qualification spots for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Nigeria aims to defend its title against strong contenders like Ghana, Zambia, and hosts Morocco, featuring top players such as Racheal Kundananji and Rasheedat Ajibade.
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 will be hosted by Morocco in Rabat and Casablanca from July 26 to August 16. The tournament was postponed from March due to "unforeseen circumstances," causing frustration among teams and fans. Nigeria, South Africa, and hosts Morocco are among the favorites, with key players highlighted.
West Virginia deployed about 500 National Guard members after torrential rain caused flash floods, prompting Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency. Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations, with concerns about potential fatalities and widespread power outages.
Amazon has laid off employees from its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team, responsible for developing human-level AI, despite calling AGI a top priority. The cuts, affecting roles in model customisation and post-training, aim to sharpen focus on key AI initiatives amid continued heavy investment and recent leadership changes.
The Hundred cricket tournament began its sixth edition on July 21, 2026, in England, featuring new ownership by Indian conglomerates and a significant £520 million investment. The league aims to attract families with affordable pricing and double-header matches, with MI London winning the men's opener.
A mural in Barcelona celebrating Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres was vandalised within 24 hours of its unveiling. The artwork, created by TVBoy, was defaced multiple times with political messages reflecting Catalan identity tensions before being cleaned by the City Council.
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland were selected for the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team, recognized for their exceptional performances and leading their teams to unexpected success.
Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed a phone call with former US President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, describing it as a good and important conversation on activating diplomacy and resuming efforts to end the Ukrainian conflict.
The first 48-team men's World Cup in North America, won by Spain, showed mixed results. It boosted global diversity with new participants like Cape Verde but also revealed a wider class gap and a flawed third-place system. FIFA hints at further expansion to 64 teams.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crews, recruiting tech professionals for in-house teams to build digital tools for city agencies. Funded by $5.24 million for 30 roles, this initiative aims to deliver faster, user-centric government software, starting with a "Click to Cancel" complaint portal.
PV Sindhu continued her resurgence at the China Open, defeating Unnati Hooda to reach the second round. Ayush Shetty caused a major upset by beating world No. 11 Alwi Farhan, while several Indian doubles pairs exited the BWF Super 1000 event.
The 2030 World Cup power rankings highlight teams with strong young talent poised for success, with Spain leading due to its blend of experienced and emerging players. France, England, and Morocco also feature prominently, while Argentina and Portugal face challenges replacing legendary figures.
The article argues that Fifa’s 48-team World Cup expanded opportunity and global reach, but also increased competitive imbalance and exposed flaws in the knockout setup. It says further growth to 64 teams would intensify logistical and sporting problems.
England's men's amputee football team, 2023 Nations League champions, faces a £50,000 funding gap for the November World Cup in Mexico. Despite FA support for six other para teams, amputee football isn't funded, forcing the volunteer-run charity to rely on donations and public appeals.
Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham have made significant summer signings, while Liverpool focuses on player retention under new management. Chelsea faces financial scrutiny after reporting a substantial loss amidst heavy spending, as clubs prepare for pre-season tours and cup qualifiers.
