Australian athletes delivered an unprecedented performance on the final day of Commonwealth Games athletics, securing seven gold medals. Highlights include a podium sweep in the women's mile led by Abbey Caldwell, a historic 4x100m men's relay victory, and Kurtis Marschall's third consecutive pole vault gold, surpassing a Games record.
India's boxing contingent achieved a flawless 5-0 record in the Commonwealth Games 2026 semifinals in Glasgow, with Arundhati Choudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal, and Jadumani Singh all advancing to gold medal bouts, assuring at least silver medals.
Hong Kong's Coleman Wong Chak-lam, world No 108, achieved a significant upset by defeating top seed Jiri Lehecka 2-1 in the ATP 250 Mifel Open in Los Cabos, Mexico, after coming from a set down to reach the quarter-finals.
BBC documentary alleges Jared Leto's decades-long systematic misconduct against teenage girls, including sexual assault and grooming, backed by testimonies and evidence.
Cruz Hewitt, son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, wins his ATP Tour main-draw debut in Washington DC, defeating Marcus Giron 6-3, 6-4, and surges 255 places to No. 357 in live rankings.
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.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
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.
China achieved a stunning upset victory over top-seeded USA in a five-set thriller at the Women's Volleyball Nations League Finals in Macau, advancing to the last four for the first time since 2023 amidst a roaring home crowd.
A growing social media trend sees women discussing the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle, seeking empowerment and understanding due to inadequate health education. This trend, however, is also being co-opted by wellness influencers for commercialization and by conservative groups to promote pronatalist ideologies and traditional gender roles.
PV Sindhu continued her resurgence at the China Open, defeating Unnati Hooda to reach the second round. Ayush Shetty caused a major upset by beating world No. 11 Alwi Farhan, while several Indian doubles pairs exited the BWF Super 1000 event.
Tottenham has signed French defender Alice Sombath from OL Lyonnes for a club-record fee, making her their sixth summer signing. Sombath, 22, previously won multiple titles with Lyonnes and expressed excitement for the competitive Women's Super League.
Spain's national football team, led by midfielder Rodri and coach Luis de la Fuente, secured its second World Cup title in the US, 16 years after its first. The victory, marked by a dominant performance against Argentina, was celebrated with trophy presentations and team camaraderie.
Essendon has ended a 12-game losing streak, defeating GWS Giants 10.7 (67) to 8.16 (64) at Docklands Stadium, with Zach Merrett leading the way with 35 disposals and three clearances.
Lionel Messi has become the favorite to win this year's Ballon d'Or, surpassing Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane, following his strong performance and reaching the World Cup final. Spanish teenager Lamine Yamal is positioned as the second favorite and a potential challenger.
India's Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju is concerned about delays in the delivery of two supercomputers worth $100 million by French firm Atos (Eviden) to Indian weather forecasting institutes, citing financial issues at the company and payment complexities.
A growing number of men in Kenya, particularly among the Kikuyu ethnic group, are adopting their mothers' first names as surnames, challenging traditional patriarchal norms. This trend sparks debate, with some seeing it as a reflection of changing attitudes towards women's influence, while others criticize it, linking it to perceived masculinity issues.
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu is keeping expectations quiet ahead of their match against world champions South Africa. He emphasizes focusing on the team's performance rather than public pronouncements of victory, drawing on experience from past collapses. Tuipulotu believes Scotland has evolved and is excited for the challenge.
The Australian Jewish News has removed an article by Nomi Kaltmann that criticized the treatment of Jewish Council of Australia executive officer Sarah Schwartz by community members. The article, which called for respectful discourse, was taken down after complaints, highlighting broader societal issues with civil debate.
Thibaut Courtois has called on Belgium to embrace their underdog status and channel the spirit of their 2018 World Cup run to cause an upset against Spain in the quarter-finals.
Egypt's World Cup journey, marked by a near-upset of Argentina and a dramatic comeback loss, has ignited national pride and provided a rare moment of collective joy amidst a severe economic crisis. The team's performance, despite the heartbreak, has united Egyptians and offered a sense of hope.
Egypt's World Cup journey, marked by a dramatic loss to Argentina, brought rare moments of collective joy and national pride to a country grappling with severe economic crisis and political challenges. The team's performance offered a much-needed distraction and a sense of unity.
Wildcard Arthur Fery, 23, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals after a stunning three-set victory over ninth seed Flavio Cobolli. The win, celebrated with champagne, marks a career-defining moment for Fery, who will now face Alexander Zverev.
Wildcard Arthur Fery, 23, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals after a remarkable three-set victory over ninth seed Flavio Cobolli. This unexpected achievement marks a significant moment for British tennis, with Fery becoming only the fifth British man to reach this stage since the Open era began in 1968.
