Scotland secured three medals in a 45-minute span at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, including two golds, with Duncan Scott, Stephen Clegg, and Faye Rogers contributing to the haul.
Iran’s missile campaign against US and Gulf targets is becoming more accurate, according to analysts cited in the article. The piece links the improvement to Chinese satellite imagery, Russian tactics and advances in Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
Rebel Wilson won a defamation lawsuit brought by Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes, who claimed Wilson's social media posts implied she lied about a sexual harassment complaint. Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled the posts were not defamatory, but questioned the truthfulness of testimonies from Wilson, MacInnes, and co-producer Amanda Ghost.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 deaths, reaching this milestone in just over two months, making it the fastest-spreading ever. Caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it's largely confined to eastern Congo, unlike the 2014-2016 epidemic, and officials warn the peak may still be ahead.
Sydney’s Divine Playhouse, an LGBTQ+ inclusive arts space in a deconsecrated church, was evicted days after opening. Its operators say the move amounts to censorship and may lead to legal action.
Tencent Holdings dismissed a WeChat division project manager, surnamed Ye, after details of his 3.17 million yuan bonus package leaked online. The company cited his passing sensitive corporate information to external parties, causing severe negative impact.
Niger's military government, which seized power in 2023, faces a deteriorating security situation, especially in the Tillabery region, and persistent economic challenges. Despite claims of youth inclusion and some socioeconomic improvements, critics highlight failures in governance and basic services, while efforts to rebuild ties with ECOWAS are underway.
Mark Swan of England won the first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in men's lightweight para powerlifting, narrowly beating Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike on a tie-break after both lifted 222kg. Malaysia's defending champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin took bronze.
Tadej Pogacar, 27, is nearing a record-equalling fifth Tour de France win, leading to accusations from figures like Peter Sagan that his dominance makes cycling boring, echoing past criticisms of Indurain and Froome.
India's cybercrime agency, I4C, ordered GitHub to remove the code for Jack Dorsey's decentralized messaging app Bitchat within three hours. The agency cited security concerns, potential exploitation during public disorder, and the app's use by protestors during recent exam-paper leak rallies.
A coronial inquest in Sydney is examining the 2023 fatal police shooting of 43-year-old Jesse Deacon, who lived with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, after he was reported self-harming. His mother, Judy Deacon, advocates for systemic change in police mental health responses, as testimony reveals officers lacked specific training and mental health history warnings.
The Hundred cricket tournament, now in its fifth year, navigates a manufactured identity and increasing influence from IPL owners. Teams like Manchester Super Giants adopt existing branding, while private equity investment raises questions about the tournament's long-term goals and alignment with English cricket's interests, despite its success in attracting families and mainstream attention.
Tensions between China and the Philippines escalated after the Philippine Coast Guard accused its Chinese counterpart of firing a water cannon at government vessels near Scarborough Shoal for the second day, risking collision. China claims its actions were lawful amid ongoing disputes in the South China Sea.
A mother, 41, and her 15-year-old daughter drowned in West Mersea, UK, while attempting to rescue a 7-year-old boy from the water. A heroic day-tripper managed to save two other children, while the boy remains in hospital fighting for his life.
A 56-year-old woman, surnamed Chan, was arrested in Hong Kong's Mong Kok for alleged electricity theft after a fire in her Tung Choi Street flat, believed to be caused by a short circuit, killed three cats and two dogs. Irregularities in the flat's power supply were found.
Imran Perretta discusses his debut feature film "Ish," which follows a 12-year-old boy in Luton and is drawing comparisons to classic coming-of-age stories. Perretta reveals the film is partly autobiographical, inspired by his traumatic experience of being stopped and searched by police at 13, and explores themes of lost innocence and identity.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting 571 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions, the Sea of Azov, and the Black Sea. Attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in St. Petersburg, Leningrad, and Tver regions, causing fires, structural collapses, and injuring three people. The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal probe into the incident.
Seoul stocks plunged nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating Middle East tensions and a bearish outlook for the semiconductor sector sapped risk appetite. The KOSPI's sharp decline triggered a five-minute trading suspension.
Seoul stocks experienced a sharp decline of nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened investor risk appetite. The KOSPI fell 406.27 points, triggering a five-minute suspension of program trading.
A survey reveals 78% of UK MPs' staff receive threats and 30% fear for their safety, a significant increase from five years ago, prompting calls for urgent security enhancements following the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe.
Shally Rahman, 41, and Samiha Rahman, 15, drowned in West Mersea, UK, while attempting to rescue a 7-year-old boy. An unnamed heroic day-tripper saved two other children, while the boy remains hospitalized fighting for his life.
US teenage fencer Jaelyn Liu views the preliminary rounds at the Kerry Fencing World Championships as a crucial test following a challenging season. Despite a dip in results, Liu advanced to the main tableau and is set to face world No 14 Sumire Tsuji.
British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set for a $100M+ showdown in November. This weekend, they will each fight "tune-up" bouts against lesser opponents in Thailand and Saudi Arabia, respectively, aiming to shake off rust and prepare for their highly anticipated clash.
Seoul stocks plunged nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating Middle East tensions and a bearish outlook on the semiconductor sector by Morgan Stanley sapped risk appetite. The local currency, however, strengthened against the dollar.
