The 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi feature dominant contingents from Asian and European powerhouses alongside resilient athletes from underrepresented nations facing financial and infrastructural hurdles.
Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra faced intense backlash and Supreme Court scrutiny after briefly attempting to halt the enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 graduating batch following student protests against CJI Surya Kant.
Zambia's general election features incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term against 14 challengers. Voters focus on high living costs, economic reforms, and judicial independence amid a redrawn parliamentary map.
Students at NALSAR Hyderabad have submitted representations urging the university to reconsider inviting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as chief guest for their convocation, citing his reported dismissive remarks during a protest hearing.
Shiromani Akali Dal has urged the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill and equitable delimitation, following a meeting between SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid alliance speculation.
DMK announced it will boycott a consultative meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs regarding delimitation, calling it political drama intended to divert attention from water disputes.
India will have zero umpires or technical officials at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, marking the first absence since 1998 due to a lack of international exposure and financial security.
Hamza Nazar, a promising Pakistani all-rounder, has been suspended for 2 years and fined Rs 1 million by the PCB for providing misleading information during a visa application process.
Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, gold medalist at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (51kg), credits former India cricket captain Virat Kohli with providing crucial support through his foundation, helping her stay focused during a career comeback.
Brazil asked Argentina to recall its ambassador after Argentine President Javier Milei called his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a thief and corrupt during a TV interview.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar expanded his cabinet to 33 ministers, inducting 19 MLAs, including 8 first-timers and 7 from the previous Siddaramaiah cabinet. Notably, no Brahmin or woman was inducted, and several senior leaders were left out, triggering discontent and resignations.
A Guardian investigation found that the Trump administration quietly attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in US immigrant detention to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding. At least three detainees were confirmed subjected to these procedures, which human rights groups widely consider torture, with others breaking their strikes as procedures loomed.
US legal aid for 26,000 unaccompanied migrant children is at risk as the Office of Refugee Resettlement ceased funding services due to a dispute over confidential information. Lawyers warn children face deportation without representation, with some continuing pro bono.
An interview between Elon Musk and The Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes highlighted a clash between traditional journalism and Musk's approach to truth and misinformation, revealing challenges for journalists in an era of AI, fact avoidance, and online aggression.
Immigration advocates warn that a federal contract providing legal representation for about 24,000 unaccompanied minors in the US expired, potentially leading to higher deportation rates and ethical dilemmas for legal groups.
The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that $7.5bn in clean energy grants were terminated based solely on political criteria, targeting Democratic states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified that he did not refuse to list a petition challenging police action against students during a July 20 protest, stating no formal plea had been filed, only a letter representation. He criticized media for "irresponsible and reckless" reporting.
A mid-decade partisan redistricting battle, initiated by President Trump and amplified by a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act, has significantly impacted majority-Black and plurality-Black congressional districts in six Republican-led states, diluting Black voting power.
Netflix's "Heartstopper," based on Alice Oseman's graphic novels, concludes after six books, three seasons, and a film, leaving a significant cultural impact. The series is celebrated for its positive LGBTQ+ representation, offering joy and reassurance to young queer people, despite some criticism for its sanitized depiction of adolescence.
The NSW government has launched an Aboriginal family preservation program with a $350m investment to reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care. Co-designed with First Nations families and ACCOs, the program offers culturally safe support and is already showing success at Abcare in Coffs Harbour.
Australian boxer Tina Rahimi, the first Muslim woman to represent Australia at the Olympics wearing a hijab, discusses overcoming Islamophobia and an identity crisis after her Olympic loss. She prepares for her professional debut, aiming to inspire and challenge perceptions in a multicultural Australia.
UK's Representation of the People Bill faces scrutiny over big-money donations, particularly in crypto. Reforms aim to curb foreign and crypto donations, but critics argue they are insufficient. The article links wealthy crypto investors to the far-right, raising concerns about financial integrity and the potential for a 'crypto capital' that blurs crime and business.
Cabo Verde's World Cup success sparks debate on national identity, with some identifying as Portuguese and others embracing African roots, a complexity rooted in its history as a Portuguese colony and slave trading hub.
A Norwegian fan, Emil Lappen, staged a silent protest against the team's popular 'Viking Row' celebration at the FIFA World Cup 2026, citing historical inaccuracy and calling it a copy of Iceland's celebration. The team is set to play England in the quarter-finals.
