South Korea faces a potential Premier League-free season for the first time since 2005 amid national team struggles and fading player presence, while Japan's football influence in England rapidly expands.
Chinese manufacturers are supplying large dinghies used by smuggling gangs for migrant crossings across the English Channel, as average boat capacities surge to over 66 people.
A Productivity Commission report has branded the 2018 Western Australia GST deal a costly mistake that should be reversed, sparking political backlash from both federal leaders and the WA premier.
The Welsh Rugby Union has stated that funding four professional teams beyond 2028 is unfeasible, defending its controversial plan to reduce teams to three amid calls for the board to resign and reports of personal abuse.
Australian swimmers Lani Pallister and Sam Short won multiple gold medals at the Pan Pacific championships in California, defeating top international competitors and breaking records.
Analysts warn China that its new international AI body, Waico, must avoid appearing opposed to the US and its allies to prevent deterring prospective members amid global tech polarisation concerns.
Workday shares jumped nearly 18% after Reuters reported private equity firm Silver Lake is in talks to acquire the HR software maker, valuing the company at nearly $51 billion.
Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is campaigning across France during the August holiday break to catch up in presidential polls, while his main rivals take time off.
Hardik Pandya's attempt to return to Gujarat Titans failed after he demanded the captaincy, which GT refused due to incumbent skipper Shubman Gill. Pandya's future at Mumbai Indians remains uncertain following a poor IPL 2026 season.
India's growing cricket injury crisis has prompted former player Mohammed Kaif to question why the wealthy BCCI struggles to recruit top global medical professionals for its Centre of Excellence.
Adelaide Crows champion Taylor Walker has announced he will retire at the end of the AFL season, closing a remarkable 19-year career featuring a club-record 706 goals and a legacy of resilient leadership.
Former India cricketer Zaheer Khan urges patience amid a spate of injuries affecting Indian cricket, while discussing workload management, young pacer Gurnoor Brar, and Mohammed Shami's situation in Colombo.
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas discusses her high-profile transfer to the Women's Super League club London City Lionesses from Barcelona, her ambitions, and adapting to English football.
Law firms are warning BitGo investors of an Aug. 7 deadline to seek the lead plaintiff role in a securities class action lawsuit, Arsenault v. BitGo Holdings, which alleges the crypto custodian downplayed market risks in its IPO prospectus.
Xi Jinping is intensifying domestic repression through a new ethnic unity law while challenging the US globally, pursuing regional dominance and seeking an upper hand in trade and AI.
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean spark hopes for the Fugees' first new album in nearly 30 years, citing a healing process and renewed energy, though no confirmation of ongoing recording.
Hundreds of thousands of Haitians face imminent arrest and deportation after the Trump administration stripped them of temporary protected status, following a supreme court ruling.
UK house prices stagnated in July, with the average property costing £299,253, as prospective buyers faced higher mortgage rates, stretched affordability, and Middle East uncertainty, according to Lloyds.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visits Cyprus to restart peace talks, citing regional instability as a crucial factor, with the EU also increasing its involvement.
NRL officials are in England discussing a potential investment deal with Super League, aiming to transform the competition's fortunes. Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will host a 2027 Dublin weekend, with NRL investment talks nearing completion after finalising broadcast deals.
O Copom reduziu a Taxa Selic em 0,25 ponto percentual, para 14% ao ano, no quarto corte consecutivo. A decisão foi elogiada por agentes econômicos, mas considerada insuficiente e restritiva por federações industriais e sindicais.
The Russian Armed Forces are evaluating the use of tanks equipped with FPV drones, according to Dmitry Kuzyakin, chief designer at the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions.
Progressive former public health official Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary, narrowly defeating establishment-backed candidate Haley Stevens. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in a key midterm election determining Senate control.
Chinese start-up X Square Robot has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO, tapping Huatai Securities and Morgan Stanley as sponsors amid a wave of domestic robotics listings.
