Scottish runner Josh Kerr set a new world mile record (3:42.66) at London Stadium. Australian athletes Jessica Hull and Nicola Olyslagers also secured Diamond League victories, demonstrating strong form ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Indian para-swimmer Tejas Nandakumar, national record holder in Men's S7 100m backstroke, was disqualified from the upcoming Commonwealth Games due to his "Review-2025" classification status not meeting eligibility rules. Despite qualifying on merit, the 20-year-old's status required reassessment before 2027, leading to his ineligibility.
Champion swimmer Kaylee McKeown has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever, a major blow to the Australian team. The 25-year-old was aiming to repeat her four gold medals from Birmingham 2022.
Shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa dislikes badminton's new 15x3 scoring system, stating it removes drama and intensity. The format, being trialed domestically and planned for global rollout by BWF in 2027, aims to shorten matches and reduce player fatigue.
Sterling Betancourt, a Trinidadian musician and MBE recipient, passed away at 96. He was a key figure in introducing steelpan music to the UK in 1951 at the Festival of Britain with the Taspo group. Despite initial skepticism and facing racism, Betancourt dedicated his life to popularizing steelpan music globally, becoming a revered teacher and instrument maker.
Investimentos privados em fusão nuclear cresceram 30% em 2025, totalizando US$ 13 bilhões, com China e EUA liderando. O setor, visto como fonte de energia limpa e massiva, atrai bilhões de dólares de governos, empresas e investidores privados.
Jamir Nazir's story "The Serpent in the Grove," widely accused on social media of being AI-generated, has won the overall Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Despite criticism and Granta withdrawing publication, the Commonwealth Foundation confirmed no AI use after a review, citing drafts and Nazir's speech-to-text process.
Jamir Nazir, a 62-year-old Trinidadian writer, has won the Commonwealth Short Story Prize for his story "The Serpent in the Grove." The win followed accusations that the story was AI-generated, leading literary magazine Granta to halt publication of winning entries. Nazir explained his use of speech-to-text tools due to chronic health conditions.
An EY employee was sacked after he and another man, Paul and Phillip Issa, allegedly accessed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal banking account. The two Sydney men faced court over the breach, which allegedly occurred during a secondment at Commonwealth Bank.
India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra will defend his gold medal at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Athletics Federation of India confirmed his participation, noting his recovery from a back injury and a strong season debut throw of 85.69m.
Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Mirabai Chanu will lead India's weightlifting team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, competing in the 48kg category. She will be joined by medalists Bindyarani Devi and Harjinder Kaur, along with debutants, as India aims to continue its strong performance in the sport.
The Scottish Government plans new legislation to allow Commonwealth citizens with limited leave to remain in the UK to stand in local council elections, correcting an oversight in previous laws. The bill, expected after summer recess, aims for implementation before the May 2027 elections, drawing criticism from political opponents.
Annette Cowley Nel's daughters, Georgia and Olivia Nel, will represent South Africa in swimming at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, 40 years after their mother was controversially banned from the 1986 Games due to political boycotts against apartheid.
England's netball squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been announced, with Fran Williams as captain and Nat Metcalf aiming for a second gold medal. The 12-strong team includes four players from AO Manchester Thunder and features 21-year-old defender Jayda Pechova, who has made a strong comeback.
A human rights investigator will testify that the UK government received intelligence in 2024 linking Ethiopia to supporting a genocidal militia in Sudan but withheld public disclosure due to "significant private pressure" from the UAE. The investigator alleges the UK prioritized relations with the UAE over preventing mass atrocities.
Sprint sensation Eddie Nketia, set to debut for Australia at the Commonwealth Games after switching from New Zealand, is confident he can run even faster than his recent eye-catching times, aiming for sub-9.6 seconds.
Literary magazine Granta will cease publishing Commonwealth short story prize winners after accusations that one winning entry was AI-generated. Granta cited editorial integrity and lack of control over external partnerships. The author denied using AI, attributing their writing style to speech-to-text software due to health conditions.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra returned from an eight-month injury layoff with a fourth-place finish at the Doha Diamond League. He threw 85.69m, meeting the Commonwealth Games qualification standard, but fell short of a podium finish against strong competition.
Javelin star Neeraj Chopra began his 2026 season at the Doha Diamond League, finishing fourth and qualifying for the Commonwealth Games. This follows a strong 2025 season, including a historic 90.23m throw, despite a dip at the Tokyo World Championships.
Tony Bloom, owner of Brighton FC, celebrated a significant win at Royal Ascot with his horse Venetian Sun, acquired for a modest sum. The horse's victory in a Group One race highlights Bloom's knack for identifying sporting talent at bargain prices, similar to his approach in football.
Belarusian officials, speaking at a CIS meeting, labeled a Ukrainian drone attack on a bus carrying children in Russia's Bryansk Region as a clear terrorist act. They called for international condemnation and punishment for perpetrators, viewing it as an attempt to draw Belarus into the conflict and an attack on the Russia-Belarus Union State.
Team Wales has selected 114 athletes, including Olympic champions Emma Finucane and Matt Richards, to compete in 10 sports at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2. The team features 66 female and 48 male athletes, with 22 Para-athletes.
Celtic FC expressed disappointment after their Scottish Premiership title defence was scheduled for a Monday evening on August 3rd, citing conflicts with the Commonwealth Games and Calvin Harris concerts.
Indian Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha, who appeared on "Kaun Banega Crorepati" winning Rs 4.8 lakh, has now qualified for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh. This qualification follows his Commonwealth Chess Championship gold medal.
