Wang Chuqin, world No 1 in table tennis, reflects on his recent decline in performance, hoping a new generation will emerge to lead China after the Los Angeles Olympics, as the country's men's dominance wanes post-Fan Zhendong's retirement.
Turkey defeated China 3-0 and Brazil upset Italy 3-2 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau, advancing to the final.
Anthony Joshua recovered from being knocked down twice in the first round to achieve a second-round knockout against Kristian Prenga, salvaging his highly anticipated November fight with Tyson Fury.
Danielle Boyer invents SkoBot, a customizable robot teaching Indigenous languages like Anishinaabemowin to Native American children, combating language loss exacerbated by historical suppression in U.S. Indian boarding schools.
China's carmakers are struggling with narrowing profit margins due to higher raw material costs and declining market demand, exacerbated by the end of purchase subsidies and tax incentives.
AI startup Midjourney acquires personalized astrology app Co-Star, expanding its services beyond AI image generation; Co-Star's founder Banu Guler to lead design at Midjourney.
U.S. Treasury yields slid on Friday, with the 10-year note dropping over 2 basis points, as oil prices declined following reports of Pakistan exploring U.S.-Iran peace talks. This occurred amidst President Trump's consideration of a "massive attack" on Iran.
Key NRL players Dylan Lucas, Dylan Brown (Newcastle), Harry Grant (Melbourne), Daniel Tupou (Roosters), and Brandon Smith (Rabbitohs) suffered significant injuries in Friday night thrillers, potentially sidelining them for the rest of the season and severely impacting their teams' finals aspirations.
Jürgen Klopp has been appointed head coach of the German national football team by the DFB, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann. His contract runs until 2030, starting August 15, with his first match against the Netherlands in September. Klopp expressed delight and a desire to unite Germans through football.
Key players from Newcastle, Melbourne, and South Sydney suffered significant injuries in Friday night NRL thrillers, potentially sidelining them for the rest of the season and jeopardizing their teams' finals aspirations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the 124-member Indian contingent success for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, expressing confidence in their determination. India begins its campaign Thursday with bowls events, with Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra and weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu leading medal hopes.
Socialist MEP Bernd Lange warns the EU to prepare for US retaliation following the European Commission's €890 million fine on Google and new US tariffs targeting the EU over forced labor. Lange expects further US action and hopes US courts and Congress will address the tariffs.
The Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang circuit is being considered as a replacement for a cancelled Formula 1 race this season, as hopes for racing in Bahrain diminish due to ongoing regional conflict. Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister confirmed discussions are underway.
Adelaide is set to host MotoGP from 2027 and Superbike World Championship from 2028, inspiring hopes among retailers and enthusiasts for a boost in motorcycle culture and significant economic impact, despite public criticism over track adaptation costs and tree removal.
China has unveiled "Xingshu," a new space-based AI computing network aiming for ~1,000 satellites to process data in orbit, offering on-demand services for sectors like energy and finance, and providing disaster warnings.
George Russell's Mercedes team has identified and solved an electrical energy deployment issue that hampered his performance in recent races, including the Belgian GP where he crashed. Russell, who expressed frustration, is now focused on the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has engaged in discussions with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti for the national team coaching position after Italy's third consecutive World Cup qualification failure, aiming to appoint a new coach within the week.
O advogado Gustavo Nepomuceno Lopes renunciou à defesa do sargento Eduardo Abner, preso preventivamente pela morte da capitã da PMMG Michele Leão em Belo Horizonte. O caso, investigado como feminicídio, segue sob segredo de Justiça e aguarda laudos periciais.
India began its Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign with significant victories in lawn bowls. Debutant Putul Sonowal upset world champion Ryan Bester of Canada in Men's Singles, while the Women's Pairs duo Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh secured a dramatic tie-break win against Malta.
The Italian football federation (FIGC) has held talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti about becoming the new national team coach. The federation hopes to announce a decision this week, as Italy continues to struggle after failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.
17-year-old Anshul Bhatt, India's bridge prodigy, is selected for the senior Under-31 World Youth Bridge Championship. Compared to chess's past, he aims to popularize bridge in India through teaching and his own success, drawing parallels to Viswanathan Anand's impact on chess.
Bitcoin recovered to $66,347, holding 200 EMA support, despite a bearish 'death cross' and institutional caution reflected in the Coinbase Premium Index. Mixed signals from technicals and macro factors like upcoming tech earnings and the pending Clarity Act create market uncertainty.
A Justiça Federal do Paraná anulou uma denúncia da Operação Lava Jato contra um ex-gerente da Petrobras e cinco outros réus, acusados de corrupção e lavagem de dinheiro. A decisão do juiz Guilherme Roman Borges baseou-se no entendimento do STF de 2023, que considerou imprestáveis as provas dos sistemas Drousys e My Web Day B da Odebrecht.
Bhutan faces a significant youth exodus despite its Gross National Happiness philosophy. To counter this, the nation is developing Gelephu Mindfulness City, a high-tech urban experiment designed to integrate economic opportunity with cultural and environmental values, aiming to retain its young population.
