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.
Demi Vollering won the Tour de France Femmes for the second time, extending her lead over Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney after a dominant final stage in Nice.
Sanya, China, has planted over 68,000 coral polyps in 10 years, restoring the underwater ecosystem near Wuzhizhou Island, increasing coral coverage from 15% to 37% and doubling fish resources.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed concerns after a 4-2 loss to Leeds ended their US tour, highlighting squad depth issues and set-piece deficiencies. The defeat, despite a strong first half, will influence his upcoming transfer decisions.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola is left with much to consider after a 4-2 loss to Leeds ended their US tour, exposing squad depth issues and set-piece vulnerabilities despite a strong first half. The defeat will influence his upcoming transfer decisions as the pre-season continues.
Radisson Hotel Group aims for 500 hotels in India by 2030, driven by expansion into emerging urban hubs, regional towns, religious tourism, and hotel conversions. Strong domestic demand insulates India's hospitality market from global tensions.
While on a business trip in Yunnan, China, Chen Jie helped a Taiwanese tourist, Fei, take photos. During their casual conversation, they discovered they shared the same ancestral hometown, Puyuan, leading to the realization that they were long-lost relatives.
Jay-Z celebrated the 30th anniversary of his debut album 'Reasonable Doubt' with a front-to-back performance at Yankee Stadium. The show featured guest appearances from Beyoncé, Nas, and Alicia Keys, alongside a family moment with Blue Ivy Carter.
Novak Djokovic achieved a new Wimbledon milestone, securing his 106th match win to surpass Roger Federer's record. He advanced to the quarterfinals after a challenging match against Roman Safiullin.
Novak Djokovic set a new Wimbledon record with his 106th match win, surpassing Roger Federer. He defeated Roman Safiullin in a challenging four-set match to reach the quarterfinals, where he will face Felix Auger-Aliassime or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. In the women's draw, Barbora Krejcikova was eliminated, guaranteeing a new champion.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, highlighting Azerbaijan's role as a reliable energy partner and discussing a new EU-Azerbaijan Connectivity Partnership. The visit underscores the EU's growing strategic interest in the South Caucasus for energy security and regional stability.
The US men's national team suffered a 3-2 defeat to Turkey in their final World Cup group stage match in Los Angeles, despite having already secured top spot. Kaan Ayhan scored the winning goal in the dying seconds, leaving the US with fresh questions about their defense and squad rotation as they head into the last 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 in Kansas City to clinch first place in World Cup Group F, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 in Dallas, ensuring both teams also progressed to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Donald Trump's $14.7m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool has turned into a tourist attraction due to a massive algae bloom and peeling paint, drawing criticism and leading to arrests for alleged vandalism.
13-year-old Yu Zidi dominated the Chinese National Swimming Championships, winning three gold medals and setting new personal bests. Her victory in the 400m IM broke a decade-old record, and her time ranks eighth fastest globally this season.
Elite athletes are competing at older ages than ever before, with record numbers of players over 40 in events like the World Cup. This trend is attributed to advancements in sports science, improved training and recovery methods, better nutrition, and enhanced equipment, allowing athletes to manage the ageing process and extend their careers.
Elite athletes are competing at older ages than ever before, with record numbers of players over 40 in sports like football and tennis. This trend is attributed to advancements in sports science, improved training and recovery methods, better nutrition, and enhanced equipment, allowing athletes to manage the ageing process and extend their careers.
Many England WAGs are staying in Miami instead of traveling to World Cup games, citing logistics and cost. This contrasts sharply with the high-profile antics of 2006, with modern partners preferring a low-key approach.
Singer Rene Liu concluded her "Flight Day" US tour with three shows in Los Angeles, San Jose, and New York. She will bring the concert back to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in September.
The first phase of the 5th Academician Expert Guangdong Campus Tour and Science Popularization Reading Enters Campus series activities concluded in Guangzhou, Yunfu, and Zhanjiang, reaching 87 schools and 20,000 young people with lectures from 15 experts on cutting-edge scientific fields.
The NSO National Symphony Orchestra concluded its US tour in New York, performing at Merkin Hall as part of the Taipei Cultural Center's 35th-anniversary events and a celebration of the US's 250th anniversary. The concert featured Taiwanese music and was attended by international diplomats and local Taiwanese-Americans.
Babar Azam scored a crucial 68 off 84 balls to stabilize Pakistan's innings against Bangladesh in the second Test. The knock also saw him surpass Ben Stokes in the ICC World Test Championship half-century list.
Zayn Malik has cancelled his upcoming US solo tour and two UK arena shows after sharing a photo of himself in hospital. The former One Direction singer announced on Instagram that he was still unexpectedly recovering and would have to reduce the number of shows on his Konnakol tour. The rescheduled tour will now start on 23 May at London's O2 Arena with just nine dates, down from the originally planned 31 dates. Performances in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Brazil are still scheduled.
Zayn Malik has cancelled his upcoming US solo tour and several UK shows after sharing a photo of himself in hospital. The former One Direction singer told fans he was still "unexpectedly recovering" and needed to reduce the number of shows on his Konnakol tour. The tour has been reduced from 31 dates to just nine, with rescheduled UK shows now beginning on 23 May at London's O2 Arena. Shows in Glasgow, Birmingham and Dublin have been cancelled, while dates in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Brazil remain scheduled.
