President Trump eulogized Senator Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral, praising his hawkish stance and influence on U.S. foreign policy, despite past tensions, as global leaders and U.S. dignitaries attended.
19-year-old Lamine Yamal credits his mother, Sheila Ebana, for his success after winning the FIFA World Cup, highlighting her sacrifices and influence on his life and football career.
New Zealand swimmers perform haka for gold medalist Lewis Clareburt, Pakistani lawn bowler Mohammed Ayub Qureshi works double shift, and men's 88kg weightlifting record broken five times in 10 minutes at Commonwealth Games Day 5.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino responded to critics with a 15-slide Instagram post, defending FIFA against 'hate and false rumours', citing the 2026 World Cup's success despite controversies, including a reversed ban after a call from Trump and visa issues for Iran and a Somali referee.
French DJ and electro-house musician Kavinsky (Vincent Belorgey), known for his hit 'Nightcall' featured in the movie Drive, has been found dead at his Paris home aged 50, prompting tributes from fellow artists and French leaders.
India's Embassy criticizes The New York Times for using 'Pakistani Kashmir' instead of 'Pakistan-occupied Kashmir', asserting the region's integral part of India amid ongoing protests and violence in PoK.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to his late coach Ramakant Achrekar on Guru Purnima, visiting his memorial at Shivaji Park and expressing gratitude for the foundational role Achrekar played in his career.
The World Cup brought a significant boost to UK pubs, with 30m extra pints sold and £150m in added sales, outperforming previous tournaments like Euro 2024, though benefits were uneven across the hospitality sector.
Natural vanilla, the world's second most expensive spice, has a complex history involving Mesoamerican civilizations, colonial expansion, and the ingenuity of Edmond Albius, an enslaved 12-year-old whose hand-pollination method revolutionized its global production.
Donald Trump's foreign policy approach to allies in the Middle East and Europe is likened to a protection racket, demanding financial compensation for US security. He proposed a 20% toll on Hormuz shipping and pressured NATO allies to increase defense spending and buy US weapons, framing security as a billable service rather than a collective good.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukraine's rejection of US peace proposals at the Alaska summit is due to continued Western, particularly US, military aid, including weapons, intelligence, and advanced technologies.
The UK's tribute act scene is flourishing, offering affordable live music to low- to middle-income families amidst a cost of living crisis. These acts, often highly skilled, are crucial for the survival of grassroots music venues, contributing millions to the industry despite facing an 'elitist attitude'.
Le nombre de distributeurs automatiques de billets (DAB) en France a diminué de 4,2% en 2025, atteignant 40 804 unités. Cette baisse, due au recul de l'usage des espèces et à la réduction des coûts bancaires, n'affecte pas l'accessibilité, 98,6% de la population restant à moins de 15 minutes d'un DAB.
A report by the Ripple-backed National Cryptocurrency Association estimates the crypto industry will contribute $55 billion to the US economy this year, supporting 232,000 jobs. It highlights key states for crypto employment and notes recent project shutdowns.
Newcastle United and Liverpool are coordinating a tribute to football legend Kevin Keegan, who died at 75, before their Premier League match on August 23. Tributes will include black armbands, a minute's silence, and a seventh-minute photo display at St James' Park.
La France a enregistré une baisse de près de 1800 distributeurs automatiques de billets (DAB) en 2023, portant le total à 40 804. Le CNMP et la Banque de France affirment que l'accès aux espèces reste "excellent" malgré cette réduction, due aux coûts de gestion et à la diminution de l'usage des billets.
Fabián Ruiz and Gavi, fresh from Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup victory, returned to their hometown of Los Palacios y Villafranca, where they received their body weight in Bombón Colorao tomatoes. This unique tradition, also extended to Jesús Navas, celebrates local athletes, alongside plans for a monument and significant prize money for the team.
India's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a men's international T20I fifty against Zimbabwe, achieving the milestone in 18 balls. His viral 'A' celebration, first seen in IPL 2026, is a tribute to his mother, Aarti, whose name starts with 'A'.
INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, paid tribute to students who died by suicide over the NEET paper leak, amid ongoing protests and a standoff with the government over fresh talks and demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
UK football clubs are urged to contribute more to match policing costs, currently shouldered by taxpayers at £70m annually, as incidents at games reached a seven-year high. While "high severity" incidents increased, overall arrests for football-related offences decreased, indicating effective police work.
Le gouvernement français a prolongé jusqu'à fin août la date limite pour demander l'aide carburant de 100 euros, en réponse à la hausse des prix. Les ministres de l'Économie, de l'Énergie et du Commerce rencontreront également les distributeurs de carburants la semaine prochaine à Bercy.
Le ministre de l'Économie, Roland Lescure, annonce la prolongation jusqu'au 31 août du guichet "grands rouleurs" pour faire face à la hausse des prix des carburants, exacerbée par la reprise des hostilités au Moyen-Orient. Une réunion avec les distributeurs est prévue.
La mairie d'Annecy est accusée par RSF et un journal d'avoir tenté de censurer une affaire de viol impliquant un élu en achetant des centaines d'exemplaires d'un hebdomadaire, qualifiant l'action d'«opération de censure grossière».
Wes Streeting, the new UK Defence Secretary, stated that increased defence spending is a top economic priority for Andy Burnham's government, aiming for 3.5% of GDP by 2035. He emphasized clarity for the arms industry and criticized Israel's conduct in Gaza.
