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A special tribunal in Dhaka has ordered three journalists—Mozammel Babu, Farzana Rupa, and Shyamal Dutta—to remain in custody until their trial in a case linked to the 2024 mass uprising. Prosecutors allege they provoked a crackdown, while press freedom groups and the journalists' families condemn the legal action.
Prince Harry has stepped down as a trustee of African Parks after a decade, a move described by the charity as part of a governance refresh. The departure follows calls from Survival International and the charity's admission of human rights abuses by rangers. Harry and his family are preparing to relocate to the UK.
Asian shares mostly declined at the start of a week dominated by bond-market pressure, Iran sanctions, and the Jackson Hole symposium. US futures were lower, while oil slipped. Reports varied on index levels, but the 10-year Treasury yield eased from recent highs after the Treasury's surprise buyback increase.
Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud clashed with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom during a WNBA game, leading to his removal by security. Cloud later voiced support for the transgender community, drawing both praise and criticism as the incident highlights ongoing debates over transgender athletes in women's sports.
The San Francisco 49ers have traded running back Zamir White to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for veteran linebacker Deion Jones, a move reported late Sunday and confirmed by anonymous sources. The trade addresses injuries and roster depth for both teams as they finalize their 53-man rosters.
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback for the Sept. 13 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, choosing the veteran over Shedeur Sanders. The decision comes after Watson drew boos and made critical comments about fans, though Monken said fan reaction played no role. Watson's tenure with the Browns has been marked by injury and underperformance since his 2022 trade, and some analysts expect a quick hook if he struggles early.
The Chicago Sky have banned former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom from their home games after he was ejected from Sunday's loss to the Indiana Fever following a verbal altercation with guard Natasha Cloud. Owner Michael Alter announced the ban, saying Freedom's purpose was to be provocative, while Freedom maintains he was supporting women. The incident is part of a broader debate over transgender athletes in the WNBA, with Freedom and Royce White having declared for the 2027 draft.
San Francisco Giants left-hander Carson Whisenhunt suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow and is likely to need surgery, an MRI revealed. The injury, sustained during a start against the Reds, adds to a season of pitching staff setbacks and puts his 2027 campaign in jeopardy.
Authorities in Washington County, Oregon, are investigating the deaths of five people found on a rural property outside Forest Grove as a quintuple homicide. The suspect, 36-year-old Benjamin Charles Parker, was found dead in his vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington, in an apparent suicide. Officials have identified the victims and are seeking information from the public.
Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic says he is 'pretty confident' Cale Makar will sign a contract extension before the 2026-27 season. Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, is in the final year of his current deal, and Sakic emphasized the dialogue has been great and he is not worried about the upcoming CBA deadline.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out running against Gianni Infantino but warned the FIFA president must quit or face a challenger at the March election. The warning follows the aborted deal to sell stakes in the World Cup, which has set off a stream of resignations from key federations and the into question. A NO player-dimension and immigrants follow.
The California Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over whether Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco must return roughly 650,000 seized ballots from a November 2025 special election. The case pits the sheriff's investigation against Attorney General Rob Bonta and voting rights advocates who call the seizure unlawful and damaging to public trust.
Steven Alker defeated Y.E. Yang in a sudden-death playoff to win the Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary, his second PGA Tour Champions victory of the season. Alker closed with a 5-under 65 to match Yang at 16-under 194, then birdied the 18th hole to secure the win.
Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, keeping pace in the NL wild-card race. The Diamondbacks remain two games behind the San Diego Padres for the final wild-card spot.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders faces a federal lawsuit over logos he used on merchandise, filed by designer Alan Tipp. Sanders' legal team argues the designs were created for Under Armour and rights transferred, while Tipp claims he was misled. A hearing is set for October.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy convicted of second-degree murder in the 2024 fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, has died in prison at age 32. His attorney confirmed the death but provided no further details; Grayson had been battling colon cancer and had been denied medical release weeks earlier.
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they allegedly assaulted a man and woman and used a Taser, according to police chief Matt Giordano. The officers face charges including aggravated assault and kidnapping, with a court date scheduled for Friday.
Phoenix police chief Matt Giordano announced the arrests and firings of officers Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez, who face charges including aggravated assault and kidnapping after an unreported traffic stop. The officers allegedly assaulted a man and woman and used a Taser on them, with no video evidence available.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty was helped off the practice field Sunday after injuring his right leg during a drill. Reports indicate a sprained ankle, considered not long-term, but the team has yet to provide a timeline.
Lillian Smart, an 8-year-old from Ruston, Louisiana, died from a Naegleria fowleri infection likely contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne. The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the state's first case since 2013, one of only about 180 confirmed U.S. infections since 1937. Officials describe the infection as extremely rare but almost always fatal.