Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine, issues apology, and faces provisional suspension from tennis, citing a wake-up call amid struggles with his career's end and mental health.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino faces intensified opposition after firing COO Kevin Lamour over his criticism of a World Cup sell-off plan. The Israel Football Association has officially withdrawn its support for Infantino's re-election, joining other Uefa members.
Day 3 of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi features key matches for Indian shuttlers, including Lakshya Sen's round of 32 clash against Garret Tan and PV Sindhu's match against Wen Yu Zhang. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advance via walkover.
Australian fire authorities have issued a warning for elevated bushfire risks across nearly every state and territory this spring, driven by El Niño-induced drying and heavy fuel loads from previous wet seasons.
Drought-stricken French towns, including Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines and Coucouron, are relying on tanker trucks for drinking water as local springs dry up. Aging infrastructure and extreme heat are exacerbating national water scarcity, affecting over 40,000 people this month.
Progressive state representative Angie Nixon defeated Alexander Vindman in the Florida Democratic US Senate primary. Despite a massive fundraising disadvantage, Nixon secured the nomination and will face Republican incumbent Ashley Moody in the November general election.
Internal Green Party research indicates that up to 50 Labour MPs could lose their seats at the next election if the government approves new North Sea oil and gas drilling, citing voter demand for urgent climate action.
Kweichow Moutai reported its first half-year profit decline since 2014, signaling a shift in China's economic landscape. Analysts attribute the slump to a move away from real estate-heavy growth toward high-tech sectors where baijiu consumption is less common.
Ariel Levy, a veteran New Yorker staff writer, has been named a contributor to CBS News' '60 Minutes'. The hiring is part of a significant editorial restructuring under Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss and Executive Producer Nick Bilton ahead of the show's 59th season.
A jury trial has begun in Oakland, California, where 29 US states are suing Meta. Prosecutors allege the company intentionally designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children, while Meta denies these claims and disputes the existence of social media addiction.
The Swiss village of Kandersteg faces a potential landslide threat from the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation due to thawing permafrost and climate change, prompting extensive monitoring and disaster preparedness measures.
Manchester United's 4-2 loss to AC Milan in a pre-season friendly sparked intense criticism from fans on Instagram, with calls for the Glazer family to invest or sell and predictions of manager Michael Carrick's sacking by January.
China's men's basketball team ends warm-up matches for FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers with consecutive losses, including an 84-77 defeat to New Zealand, leaving concerns ahead of official qualifiers.
Semiconductor sector options market presents a dilemma: follow the bullish crowd or a significant bearish contrarian trade. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) saw a bullish open put-to-call ratio, yet a $129 million bearish put trade suggests a contrarian view, potentially exploiting perceived undervalued volatility.
Prediction market platform Novig is challenging state gambling laws in court after expanding into new financial products. Despite receiving federal approval from the CFTC, the company faces legal hurdles in New York, Massachusetts, and other states.
Meta heads to federal court in California to defend against lawsuits from four states alleging the company designed addictive social media features for minors, misled the public on safety risks, and violated children's data privacy laws.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) faces violent backlash after auditing dilapidated government schools in India. Following the murder of activist Abdul Hafeez's father in West Bengal, the group remains committed to its 'Fix the Schools' campaign despite state-level restrictions.
A jury trial begins Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by 29 US states against Meta. The states allege Meta knowingly harmed young users through addictive features like infinite scroll and like counts, seeking billions in damages and significant platform design changes.
The US 30-year Treasury yield crossed 5.3% for the first time since 2007, pressuring non-yielding assets like Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Galaxy reports crypto-collateralized lending has dropped $22.53 billion from its peak, suggesting a more gradual deleveraging than in 2022.
Ukraine reports its deadliest month of the war as Russia launches record-breaking missile and drone strikes. Kyiv faces a critical shortage of Patriot interceptors, with officials blaming US supply delays for the inability to protect civilians and infrastructure.
European football playoffs feature high-profile matches including Fenerbahce vs Lyon, Celtic vs LASK, and Trabzonspor vs Ferencvaros. Teams navigate squad changes, injuries, and tactical challenges in pursuit of continental qualification.
The U.S. air traffic control system faces severe instability, marked by radar outages and record flight delays. While the Trump administration has directed billions toward AI-driven software upgrades via contractors like Palantir, critics cite critical staffing shortages.
Manchester City suffered a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield, marking a difficult start for new manager Enzo Maresca. The match exposed significant defensive lapses, midfield instability, and concerns over squad depth following Pep Guardiola's departure.
Meta faces a federal trial in Oakland, California, where four states allege the company knowingly designed addictive features for youth and illegally collected data on children under 13. Plaintiffs seek damages potentially reaching $1.4 trillion and structural changes.
