India, under captain Shreyas Iyer, defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I in Harare, ending a seven-match winless streak. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the youngest player to score a T20I half-century, while Mayank Yadav also made an impact on his comeback.
British boxer Hamzah Sheeraz, inspired by working in Eden Hazard's apartment, reignited his career and is now set to defend his WBO super-middleweight title against Simon Zachenhuber in Saudi Arabia. Undefeated, Sheeraz dreams of fighting boxing legend Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
La Banque centrale européenne a maintenu ses taux directeurs inchangés après une hausse en juin, citant l'incertitude liée aux hostilités au Moyen-Orient et la crainte d'un choc énergétique. Cette pause intervient malgré une inflation prévue à 3% pour 2026, avec une possible nouvelle hausse en septembre.
Shreyas Iyer, captaining India in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare, won his eighth consecutive toss, surpassing MS Dhoni's record for most successive toss wins by an Indian captain in T20 Internationals. India elected to bowl first on a pitch expected to have pace and bounce.
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russia's major online retailer, Wildberries, striking five logistics centers in a week, killing at least nine people. Kyiv aims to disrupt Russian supply chains and economy, with President Zelenskyy stating the hubs supplied military components.
Le site de rencontres Wyylde fait l'objet d'une enquête préliminaire à Paris, soupçonné d'avoir hébergé des vidéos de viols en direct. La procédure, ouverte ce mercredi, porte sur des chefs d'accusation incluant la facilitation de transactions illicites et la complicité de diffusion d'images d'atteinte à l'intégrité de la personne, dans le cadre de l'affaire des viols "libertins".
MI5 and the PSNI have been ordered by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to pay £20,000 in damages to former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney for illegally obtaining his phone records in secret operations aimed at identifying his confidential sources.
Les incendies ravagent le sud de la France, exacerbés par la sécheresse. Des vignerons des Corbières et des Pyrénées-Orientales dénoncent l'arrachage massif de vignes, autrefois des "coupe-feu" efficaces, et plaident pour leur replantation afin de freiner la propagation des flammes face au réchauffement climatique.
Analysis of NHS England data reveals children in England's most deprived areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections, with experts linking it to air pollution, poor housing, and systemic inequalities, urging government action.
Jack's Solar Garden in Longmont, Colorado, has transformed into an agrivoltaic project, growing crops beneath solar panels. This innovative approach generates clean electricity, creates cooler microclimates for plants, reduces water loss, and provides farmers with a stable additional income, serving as a model for climate-resilient agriculture.
Aston Villa have secured Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on a loan deal until the end of the 2026-27 season, with an obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer if certain performance criteria are met. Chelsea anticipates receiving their £43m valuation.
Três pessoas foram presas em São Paulo por um esquema de fraudes da Naskar Gestão de Ativos, com prejuízo estimado em R$ 1 bilhão e 3 mil vítimas. A empresa prometia alta rentabilidade, mas bloqueou saques e comunicação, levando a investigações por estelionato e lavagem de capitais.
A man died after being critically wounded in an apparent hostage situation at a bank branch in Regensburg, Bavaria. Police apprehended a 20-year-old German national, believed to be armed with a knife and acting alone, after a major operation. The incident is being investigated as homicide and suspected attempted robbery.
Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking fifty (50 off 19 balls) to lead India to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I in Harare, becoming the youngest male international cricketer to score a fifty. The win also marked captain Shreyas Iyer's first T20I victory.
Fudan University researchers Zhao Minghao and Chen Yutong suggest that continuous dialogue and clearly defined boundaries are crucial for stabilizing scientific ties between China and the US, amidst their intensifying hi-tech rivalry and US national security concerns.
Daniel Siad, 69 ans, figure clé du volet français de l'affaire Epstein et visé par plusieurs plaintes pour viols et traite d'êtres humains, a été retrouvé mort à son domicile de Colombes. Une enquête est ouverte pour déterminer les causes de son décès, sa mort soudaine soulevant des questions sur l'avancement de l'enquête judiciaire.
UNICEF e Vital Strategies lançaram uma plataforma que revela que 333 municípios brasileiros (1 em cada 17) possuem alta vulnerabilidade ambiental, com saneamento precário e exposição a eventos climáticos extremos, afetando crianças e adolescentes. A região Norte concentra a maior parte desses casos, exigindo políticas públicas integradas.
Paul Seixas, 19 ans, quatrième au classement général du Tour de France, suscite une immense fierté dans le Beaujolais et à Villefranche-sur-Saône, sa région d'enfance. Ses performances exceptionnelles au VCVB et au Lyon Sprint Evolution inspirent un nouvel engouement pour le cyclisme local.
Human remains discovered in December 2025 near a Grand Canyon trail have been identified as William Anthony Ott, an experienced hiker who vanished in April 2012 while searching for ancient rock art on the Hualapai Indian Reservation.
La mairie de Paris a décidé de renommer la place Maurice-Barrès en l'honneur de Lucie Dreyfus, en raison de l'antisémitisme de Barrès et de son rôle antidreyfusard. En Lorraine, sa région natale, où de nombreux lieux portent son nom, la question de retirer son nom des espaces publics est moins débattue, certains maires préférant retenir son image d'écrivain et de figure locale.
British households can buy plug-in solar panels from August 27 after a government legal change. Major retailers like Currys and B&Q will sell DIY setups, enabling flats and rented homes to generate electricity, potentially saving £70-£110 annually on energy bills.
Apple introduces MapKit for Automotive, enabling direct Apple Maps integration into Ford's next-gen electric vehicles, starting with a midsize truck in 2027. This enhances navigation, EV routing, and feeds data to Ford's BlueCruise driver assistance system.
MMK Group reported stable steel production at 5.19 million metric tons in H1 2026, matching H1 2025 levels. Pig iron production rose by 2% to 4.6 million tons, and steel product sales increased by 2.1% to 5.02 million tons, driven by semi-finished, long steel, and premium products.
Beijing's maritime safety administration announced a two-day military drill near Dongshan Island, Fujian province, following remarks by Taiwan's Lai Ching-te, who called on DPP members to oppose 'red terror' from Beijing. China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Lai's 'Taiwan independence' stance.
