The Brisbane Lions secured a top-four AFL finish after a 63-point victory over Collingwood at the MCG. Logan Morris kicked eight goals for Brisbane, while Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury was ruled out with a knee injury ahead of the wildcard round.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz halved on Thursday to seven vessels as regional tensions persist. Brent crude prices climbed above $94 per barrel following the disruption, reflecting ongoing instability after the collapse of a June ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Trent Madders, a 52-year-old Australian Federal Police detective, has been sentenced to four months in jail for perjury. Madders admitted to lying under oath in 2020 about the timely examination of digital evidence in a case involving the Tiffen brothers.
The 22nd Hong Kong Computer and Communications Festival opened in Wan Chai, featuring AI hubs, humanoid robots, and 3D printing. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po urged residents to adopt AI tools to remain competitive in the evolving digital landscape.
Four years after Ashley Dale was murdered in a Liverpool drugs feud, her mother Julie Dale discusses the family's grief and her work with the 'Be the Change' scheme, which educates youth on the dangers of poor relationship and friendship choices.
Magnus Carlsen won the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris, defeating Denis Lazavik to retain his title. Meanwhile, Wesley So claimed his third Sinquefield Cup, and Alice Lee achieved a significant GM norm at the Cairns Cup.
Carlos Alcaraz confirms his return to tennis at the US Open following a four-month wrist injury. The tournament, led by new USTA head Craig Tiley, also announced a record-breaking $108 million prize pool, with winners receiving $5.5 million.
Powai police arrested 28-year-old Anil Shinde for the sexual assault of a 25-year-old airhostess. Shinde allegedly gained entry to a flat by posing as a transgender person and offering to cure an illness, before fleeing the scene.
Since five mute swans escaped in Maryland in 1962, their population in Chesapeake Bay has grown to about 4,500, sparking ecological concerns over submerged aquatic vegetation consumption and displacement of native birds.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating a fourth tarmac safety incident at Sydney Airport in three weeks after a Qantas flight to Melbourne stopped to let another plane pass following conflicting air traffic control instructions.
A 25-year-old airhostess was allegedly raped in her Mumbai flat by a 28-year-old man posing as a transgender who claimed he could cure her ailing husband using black magic. The suspect was arrested within four hours.
Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo discusses the band's upcoming 20th album, his strategic approach to songwriting using streaming data, and the lasting impact of their foundational 1996 album, Pinkerton.
Mps board approved public exchange offers for Banco Bpm and Banca Generali as a defense against Intesa Sanpaolo's takeover bid, sparking political debate over government intervention in banking mergers.
A YouGov survey reveals nearly one in four Singaporeans aged 18 to 44 plan to remain childless, driven by financial concerns, unstable freelance incomes, and a lack of work-life balance.
Jordan Cox scored 73 as England reached 366-8 against Pakistan on day two of the first Test in Leeds, extending their lead to 195 runs. Meanwhile, Sam Curran has been ruled out for the rest of the summer with a groin injury.
Indonesian police have identified four Australian men linked to the death of Perth grandfather Paul Dougan following an alleged assault at a Bali bar over two weeks ago.
Sunao Takami was executed in Japan on Friday for dousing an Osaka pachinko parlour in petrol and setting it on fire, killing four customers and one employee.
A British charity, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), reports a surge in attacks on Palestinian healthcare workers in the West Bank, with a nurse shot and paralyzed, a doctor beaten, and an ambulance attacked by Israeli settlers amid escalating violence.
China's 2026 gaokao exam saw a decline to 12.9 million candidates from 13.42 million in 2024. The shift reflects a rational repricing of systemic risk by households, who are increasingly prioritizing clear career paths in the public sector over traditional private sector routes.
Nottingham Forest enters the 2025-26 season under new manager Oliver Glasner, aiming for stability after a turbulent previous campaign. The club is focusing on tactical adaptation, stadium expansion plans, and strategic squad reinforcements like Ousmane Diomande.
Coventry manager Frank Lampard has challenged his squad to play without fear in their Premier League return against Arsenal. After a £130m summer recruitment drive focusing on physicality, Lampard aims for a competitive performance in the club's first top-flight game since 2000.
Four workers died after being struck by an express train at Shin-Kanuma Station in Japan while performing weed control. Six other workers and all passengers on the train remained uninjured. Authorities are investigating why the workers failed to clear the tracks.
Le ministère des Finances a mis 48 jours à admettre le piratage des données fiscales de 678 000 contribuables. L'intrusion, détectée fin juin, n'a été rendue publique qu'après la revendication du pirate le 12 août, laissant les victimes dans l'ignorance.
At least 13 workers died and seven were injured in a landslide at an unlicensed artisanal gold mine near Policarpa, Colombia. Witnesses reported an explosion prior to the collapse, which impacted members of the local Quillacinga indigenous group.
