Oil prices surged above US$100 a barrel amid US President Trump's threat of a "massive attack" on Iran and a Houthi blockade. The Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow, while Australia faces domestic issues including an Origin Energy data hack and Labor party dissent.
Cyclist Matt Richardson, born in England but developed in Australia, switched allegiance to Team England after the Paris Olympics, facing criticism but claiming it had "zero effect" on him. He attributes his recent success to the UK cycling program, while former Australian teammate Leigh Hoffman anticipates a fierce rivalry at the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Team Wales has selected 114 athletes, including Olympic champions Emma Finucane and Matt Richards, to compete in 10 sports at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2. The team features 66 female and 48 male athletes, with 22 Para-athletes.
Matt Richards won the men's 200m freestyle final at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London, finishing in 1:44.77 ahead of James Guy and Duncan Scott. The race featured four Olympic gold medallists, with Jack McMillan finishing fourth. Richards, who won individual silver in Paris, was part of the British 4x200m freestyle relay quartet that won gold at the past two Olympics alongside the injured Tom Dean.
Olympic silver medallist Matt Richardson storms to two golds as Great Britain win nine medals at the Track World Cup in Hong Kong.
