Neymar assisted in both goals as Santos came back to beat Macara 2-1 in the Copa Sudamericana, but was booed by some fans, prompting him to urge support over criticism during games.
Rangers exited the Europa League qualifiers following a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok after a 1-1 draw at Ibrox, leaving manager Derek McInnes without a win in four competitive matches. Meanwhile, Hearts drew 1-1 with Benfica to drop into the Conference League playoffs, and Hibs advanced past Shkendija.
Thirteen-year-old Melbourne resident Dineth Fernando won the 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, defeating over 130 opponents after playing 24 games.
JD.com reported a 2.9 per cent drop in second-quarter net revenue to 346.4 billion yuan, surpassing analyst estimates due to core retail profitability and narrowing losses in new ventures.
Azerbaijan exported €48.2 million in pomegranates and products in 2025, reaching 26 countries. Despite strong growth and heritage varieties, producers face climate change, yield drops, and water scarcity.
The 2026 BWF World Championships will take place in New Delhi from August 17-23, marking India's first hosting since 2009. The Grade 1 event awards no prize money but offers a maximum 14,500 ranking points.
Burgas will host the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest on May 15, marking Bulgaria's first time organizing the event after Dara's 2026 victory in Vienna.
Zcash Labs, an independent group, has launched to push Zcash into business and institutional use through integrations, infrastructure, and adoption projects, competing with Ethereum and Solana's confidentiality advancements.
Ethiopia's $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport project sparks US-China competition, with Chinese firms dominating the shortlist and the US positioning for technology contracts.
Members of women's rights group Collective Shout detail severe online abuse, deepfakes, and doxxing following a successful campaign to remove violent video games from online platforms.
More than 70,000 Canadians signed a petition calling for US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be expelled over alleged political interference and normalising threats to annex Canada, amid tense trade talks.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa in an absorbing Super Cup contest in Salzburg, securing victory thanks to Désiré Doué's winner after 17-year-old Brian Madjo had earlier equalised for Villa.
The Road to Battlefield competition has selected 22 regional finalists from a record 726 applicants across 39 countries, offering founders from Central Eurasia and beyond a direct route to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 in San Francisco.
Hong Kong lawmakers warn of potential loopholes in proposed building maintenance rule changes aimed at tightening proxy votes and oversight after the Tai Po fire, as the Competition Commission raids sites in a major bid-rigging case.
New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos discusses how China perceives U.S. involvement in the Middle East, Donald Trump's tariffs, and China's growing dominance in manufacturing, tech, and pharmaceuticals.
East Bengal staged a late comeback to defeat Kuwait's Al Arabi SC 4-1 after extra time, securing qualification for the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two in Kolkata.
Arthur Fery, now ranked No 36, returns to competition at the Cincinnati Open after a surprise Wimbledon semi-final run, looking to leverage his new ranking for direct entry into ATP tour events.
Tencent reported a Q2 revenue beat of 204.78 billion Chinese yuan ($30.36 billion) driven by domestic gaming and AI advertising, though net profit missed analyst expectations at 56 billion yuan as capital expenditure rose sharply.
A US House committee focused on competition with China faces criticism for asking American academics to report if they were denied positions in favor of Chinese applicants, citing concerns of fueling anti-Chinese sentiment.
China's Central Committee and State Council invited 60 experts to Beidaihe from August 1 to 7. The selection of participants highlights Beijing's focus on technological self-reliance and the 15th five-year plan.
A petition on change.org demands the dismissal of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung journalist Michael Martens over his remarks regarding Russians during a press conference in Belgrade.
Demi Vollering won the Women's Tour de France for the second time after an ultra-dominant performance on the final stage in Nice, extending her overall lead over Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney.
Volkswagen's top shareholder, Porsche SE, demands urgent restructuring and cost cuts at the German carmaker to counter fierce competition from Chinese automotive brands and falling profits.
University of Florida's Skye Blakely and 17-year-old Claire Pease share the all-around lead with 55.6 points after the first day of the US gymnastics championships in Phoenix.
