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Australia has confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia, with a second seal suspected. As the virus spreads, authorities are vaccinating little penguins in Victoria and experts warn of potential losses among black swans and endangered sea lions.
Luka Doncic hosted the Lakers for a four-day minicamp in Slovenia, blending workouts with bonding activities and a viral river-jumping fan moment, while his absence from Slovenia's national team during World Cup qualifying drew pointed comments from teammates and federation officials.
India lost 3-1 to the Netherlands in their opening Pool E match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 second round, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring India's only goal. The defeat leaves India's semi-final hopes dependent on other results, while Dutch goals from Duco Telgenkamp, Tjep Hoedemakers and Thijs van Dam secured the hosts' place in the last four. The match also saw a star-studded attendance, including Rahul Dravid, Steve Waugh and Abhishek Bachchan, ahead of the inaugural ETPL season.
Manchester City begin the post-Guardiola era with a home game against Bournemouth, who also have a new coach in Marco Rose. With major player departures, injuries, and a Community Shield defeat, the match raises several questions about City's squad depth and tactical setup.
President Trump announced a 90-day move to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef into the U.S. without out-of-quota tariffs, claiming exporters would sell at 25% below market prices. The plan, aimed at lowering grocery costs, has drawn sharp criticism from cattle producers and Republican lawmakers in ranching states. Trump did not specify which countries would supply the beef.
FIFA has banned Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and fined him and three other Argentina players and a coach for post-final clashes with Spain. The Argentine Football Association was also fined for a political banner and discriminatory chants, with an appeal planned.
A phenomenon born on social media has turned into live competitions across Latin America, with teenagers facing off in 'aura battles' judged on charisma and meme references. The recent Mexico City edition drew participants and onlookers, though reports differ on prize amounts and event details.
The UK Met Office has forecast that the developing El Niño will be the strongest in over a century, with Pacific sea surface temperatures expected to rise more than 3°C above normal. The event could drive 2027 to become the hottest year on record and bring wetter, stormier conditions to the UK and severe droughts to tropical regions.
Once Nigeria’s unstoppable political force, the Peoples Democratic Party now holds no state governorships and faces a leadership crisis as factions battle in court. With defections and a disputed convention, the party’s survival is at stake in the upcoming general election.
New Zealand defeated South Africa 33-16 in the first Test of the 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series at Ellis Park, ending the world champions' 12-match winning streak and taking a 1-0 series lead. Will Jordan scored two tries as the All Blacks recovered from a 13-12 halftime deficit. South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus conceded his team was 'thoroughly beaten' but insisted the series is not lost. The second Test is in Cape Town next Saturday.
Continental Resources and Mercuria have agreed to form a $4 billion joint venture to develop Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale, while both Continental and Geopark placed bids in Neuquén's largest acreage auction in over a decade. The moves, alongside Peter Thiel's reported stake in Vista Energy, underscore growing foreign interest in Argentina's energy sector following President Milei's economic reforms.
Frances Tiafoe ended Brandon Nakashima's run to reach the Cincinnati Open final, where he will face Arthur Fils. Aryna Sabalenka's form worries continue after a surprise loss to Sara Bejlek, while Coco Gauff advanced to the women's final.
Len Ikitau has been added to the Wallabies squad for their two-Test tour of Argentina, the only change to the group that beat Japan twice under coach Les Kiss. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns from injury, while several other players factor into selection decisions ahead of the trip.
A nephrologist testified that Diego Maradona's doctors missed critical warning signs of chronic kidney disease, while the trial was briefly suspended after a health company admitted to mixing up test results with the late footballer's father.
Julian Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid remains unresolved as Arsenal push for a deal, with the striker reportedly softening his stance on a Premier League return while still preferring Barcelona. Elsewhere, Manchester City close in on Ayyoub Bouaddi, Liverpool pursue PSG's Bradley Barcola, and Tottenham advance on Omar Marmoush.
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke by phone ahead of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with negotiations described as 'intense and delicate.' The talks cover about $20bn in imports, with disputes over auto tariffs and US content requirements remaining unresolved.
Barcelona have completed the signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City, with the midfielder set to miss the La Liga opener as he continues his recovery from back surgery. Rodri, who won the World Cup's best player award this summer, has signed a four-year contract with the Catalan club.
India's 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the Hockey World Cup Pool E has pushed them to the brink of elimination. Their semifinal hopes now depend on the outcome of the England-Argentina match, while the win secured the Netherlands' semifinal spot.
India's 1-3 loss to the Netherlands in the Hockey World Cup second round has left their semifinal hopes dependent on a complex set of results, including a big win over Argentina and a Dutch victory over England. Despite a strong first-half display, defensive lapses in the final quarter proved costly, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring India's only goal from a penalty corner.
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is set to join Juventus on loan with an option to buy, after losing his place to Antonin Kinsky. The move is part of a wider squad overhaul that has seen 11 players leave Spurs this summer.