Kate Douglass (US) broke the 50m freestyle world record twice in one day at the Pan Pacific Championships, while Johannes Liebmann (Germany) smashed the men's 1500m freestyle record at the European Aquatics Championships.
Lionel Messi missed a penalty and received a yellow card as Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 defeat against Nashville in a top-of-the-table MLS clash on Saturday, ending Miami's seven-match undefeated run.
Chaeyoung of K-pop group TWICE is leaving JYP Entertainment to pursue solo projects under her 'Lil Fantasy' brand, while continuing with TWICE activities.
Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug, shows unprecedented efficacy in Ugandan trials, but its rollout faces criticism over limited access, high pricing, and distribution challenges, exacerbated by U.S. aid cuts impacting Uganda's HIV program.
A 32-year-old Gujarati man has been charged with first-degree murder in Chicago for the fatal stabbing of his wife, following marital tensions after she reportedly left him twice.
An Adelaide coroner found that 32-year-old Kate Sylvia's death from a stroke was preventable after she was incorrectly diagnosed with a migraine following failures by ambulance and clinic staff.
Kurdish filmmaker Gabar Choli details being force-fed twice daily during an eight-month hunger strike while detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Texas, following the denial of his asylum application.
Cristóbal Alfaro scored twice as Mexico defeated the United States 2-0 to retain the Concacaf Under-20 title at the Azteca, securing a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Canary Capital's Canary XRP ETF (XRPC) ended H1 2026 with $81.6 million less in net assets as $164 million in unrealized depreciation overwhelmed $82.4 million in net capital-share inflows.
Chelsea concluded their pre-season tour with a fiery 3-3 draw against Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia, highlighting squad bloat, disciplinary concerns, and limited preparation time for new manager Xabi Alonso ahead of the Premier League season.
A former procurement manager at Tse Sui Luen Jewellery in Hong Kong pleaded guilty to stealing diamonds worth over HK$11 million from suppliers over six years to fund his gambling habit.
Donald Trump criticized oil companies for making 'too much money' from the Iran war, prompting environmentalists and advocates to urge him to support a windfall profits tax.
US photojournalist Paula Bronstein documents wounded Ukrainian servicemen losing their sight to drones and blasts in her project 'Blinded by War', highlighting their resilience amid ongoing conflict.
Lionel Messi scored twice and added an assist to become the all-time leading scorer in Leagues Cup history, leading Inter Miami to a 4-2 comeback victory over Atlético San Luis.
Lionel Messi scored twice and became the Leagues Cup’s all-time leading scorer as Inter Miami rallied past Atletico de San Luis 4-2. Noah Allen assisted three goals in a rain-delayed match.
Pakistan's ruling PML-N party has won 24 of 34 seats in the first two phases of legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security concerns, monsoon rains, and a boycott campaign by the banned JAAC group.
Nothing launches its eighth earbud model, the Ear (3a), featuring a refined transparent design, a new 12-mm driver for improved sound, and unique Audio Snapshot and call recording functions. Priced under $100, they offer competitive performance and features, despite some ANC trade-offs.
Leeds United inflicted Liverpool's first pre-season defeat under new head coach Andoni Iraola, staging a convincing comeback from 2-0 down at half-time to win 4-2 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin (twice), Brenden Aaronson, and Sean Longstaff secured the victory for Daniel Farke's side.
XRP funds led altcoin inflows for the fourth consecutive month in July, attracting $27.29 million, followed by Solana and Hyperliquid. This trend highlights a growing concentration of investor demand in a few top altcoins, while most other altcoin products struggle to attract sustained capital.
Great Britain's solar energy generation hit a record 14.4% of electricity in July, surpassing May's record, driven by increased household rooftop installations to cut bills and high sunshine hours. This surge helps meet demand during heatwaves.
Lionel Messi made his first appearance since the FIFA World Cup final, coming off the bench for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew. Separately, Robert Lewandowski scored two goals in his home debut for Chicago Fire, leading them to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC.
Texas's ERCOT grid broke electricity demand records twice last week, reaching 91,308 MW. The grid relies on voluntary curtailment agreements with large consumers, primarily Bitcoin miners, a strategy influenced by mining profitability and the state's unique grid isolation.
Sweden has implemented a new law introducing tougher penalties for gang-related offenses, allowing courts to impose prison sentences up to double the previous maximum, effective Saturday, as the country addresses rising organized crime.
Hong Kong's Coleman Wong Chak-lam, world No 108, achieved a significant upset by defeating top seed Jiri Lehecka 2-1 in the ATP 250 Mifel Open in Los Cabos, Mexico, after coming from a set down to reach the quarter-finals.
