The UN Security Council is set to conduct a second straw poll to evaluate candidates for the next Secretary-General. With António Guterres' term ending December 31, members are assessing support for contenders from Latin America and Africa amidst potential veto power influence.
A witness at a Sydney court testified that an alleged victim of Alan Jones appeared 'distraught' and 'devastated' during a lunch where Jones allegedly touched him under the table. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 24 charges involving six complainants.
Following a mass crossing attempt in July, migrants continue to gather in the Moroccan border city of Fnideq, hoping to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Despite heavy security and economic hardship, many cite a lack of future prospects as their primary motivation.
Attacks on Black Sea port infrastructure, combined with regional conflicts, low water levels in key transit rivers, and extreme weather, are disrupting global grain and fertilizer supplies, threatening food security and farmer profitability worldwide.
Uefa and Concacaf are discussing a combined 96-team Nations League tournament that could launch by 2028, challenging Fifa and offering lucrative matches between top European and North American sides.
The Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening match and final of the 2027 Women's World Cup. Fifa announced the 64-match schedule across eight Brazilian cities, marking the first time the tournament is held in South America.
The Panama Canal Authority announced it will reduce daily vessel transits from 36 to 34 starting September 3, and to 32 by September 15, due to a severe drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon that has lowered water levels.
Ethereum has launched Platåberget, a public testnet maintained by ethPandaOps, to facilitate testing for the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade. The network focuses on client software, staking infrastructure, and testing new EIPs like EIP-7732 and EIP-7928.
Goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam made a crucial late save to secure a 0-0 draw against England, allowing India to advance to the next round of the Hockey World Cup at Amstelveen's Wagener Stadium.
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and bitter critic, hosted Trump on his New York radio show for a surprisingly deferential and fawning interview.
This Australian media roundup covers debates over rental projections linked to the budget, veteran journalist Tony Wright's retirement after 56 years, an alleged assault at the Ekka, Senator Alex Antic's media disclosure bill, and ARN Media's $17m legal costs from the Kyle and Jackie O dispute.
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock 7-6 (7), 6-4 defeat to 20-year-old Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open, extending a worrying slump in form that has threatened her top ranking.
The Nevada Transportation Authority unanimously approved permits allowing Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate up to 8,000 commercial robotaxis in Clark County over the next year, setting the stage for a major autonomous vehicle battleground in Las Vegas.
A delegation of Japanese parliamentary members will visit Beijing from August 24 to 27 for the first time in 10 months, in talks aimed at crisis management following strained bilateral relations.
As US national debt hits a record $40tn under Donald Trump, experts note it is the result of a decades-long Republican economic strategy known as 'starving the beast' to limit Democratic administrations.
A fellow guest at a Sydney luncheon testified in court that an alleged victim looked 'distraught' while sitting next to Alan Jones, who faces 20 charges of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching.
Taxpayer money will fund the clearance of illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent containing 22,000 tonnes of waste. Andy Burnham announced the initiative alongside AI drones and increased fines for rogue dumpers.
Russia wants the next UN secretary-general to be more actively involved in resolving global conflicts like the Ukraine crisis, according to Permanent Representative Vasily Nebenzya.
The Qatar Football Association criticized the Asian Football Confederation for failing to consult members before signing an open letter attacking FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Columbia House, the historic mail-order music and video club famous for its '12 albums for a penny' deals, has announced it will stop accepting new orders after September 15, 2026.
BWF secretary general Thomas Lund says the India Open cannot be moved out of Q1 2027 due to tight calendar constraints, despite ongoing concerns over Delhi's severe winter air pollution.
Education experts and school leaders warn government plans forcing students to retake GCSE maths and English are demotivating and ineffective after pass rates slump, with only one in seven passing maths this summer.
The UN Security Council will hold its next straw poll on Friday for Secretary-General leadership contenders following Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan leading the first informal vote.
Zomi Frankcom and colleagues were killed in a marked humanitarian convoy by the IDF, which dismissed the attack as a 'mistake' without further investigation.
