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Australia has dropped opener Jake Weatherald after a sustained run of poor form, bringing in Matt Renshaw for the second test against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Marnus Labuschagne's place faces scrutiny after another low score, with former captain Ricky Ponting calling for a change.
Indian equity benchmarks declined as Brent crude crossed $91 a barrel following the expiry of the temporary US-Iran ceasefire, reviving concerns over energy supplies. Foreign institutional investors sold equities, and higher US bond yields added pressure, while analysts noted a positioning-led correction with mixed global cues.
Air India has grounded two more pilots after initial dope tests as part of mandatory screening of nearly 5,000 cockpit crew following a captain's positive marijuana test. The Federation of Indian Pilots has written to the DGCA recommending saliva testing, while the Civil Aviation Ministry considers raising random drug testing from 10% to over 25%.
Asian shares were flat on Monday as investors awaited details of threatened U.S. sanctions on Iran and braced for Nvidia's quarterly results. The Canadian dollar dipped amid a looming trade war, and gold prices climbed toward a record monthly gain.
Australia have brought Matt Renshaw back into the Test side for the second match against Bangladesh, replacing Jake Weatherald. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed the change, citing Weatherald's lack of runs and Renshaw's strong form, while the team opted to retain spinner Nathan Lyon rather than field four fast bowlers.
Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz remained low over the weekend, with fewer than 20 vessels transiting as Iran and the United States continued to trade threats. Data from Kpler and UKMTO show traffic is running about 90% below pre-conflict baselines, while refined product imports into Asia have fallen sharply and refining margins remain elevated.
Waverley Library in Sydney has removed 'How to Sell a Genocide' from its shelves after a complaint from a survivor of the Bondi attack. The decision has drawn criticism from the author and free-speech advocates, while the council says the move is part of a review process.
The US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a final rule that removes national security controls on many lower-endurance drones while increasing controls on certain military-use drones and sales to several countries. The rule, effective Aug. 13, adjusts endurance thresholds and clarifies classification, impacting drone manufacturers and exporters.
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as investors booked profits ahead of a US announcement on new sanctions against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil what he calls an 'economic D-Day,' while analysts debate the effectiveness of the measures and the risk of Iranian retaliation.
A Four Corners investigation suggests the true home care waitlist is nearly 154,000, not 100,000 as officially reported, due to a new counting method that excludes people on interim funding. Former inspector general Ian Yates calls the Support at Home program a 'public policy failure' with unacceptable wait times.
A study by Bar-Ilan University researchers found a decline in Google searches for physics concepts and Wikipedia visits across more than 20 countries from 2022 to 2025, as students turn to AI tools like ChatGPT. The research, published in Physical Review Physics Education Research, suggests the shift is more pronounced in non-English-speaking countries and for text-heavy topics.
The Trump administration has imposed sweeping restrictions across virtually all legal immigration categories, including the Diversity Visa lottery, refugee admissions, family- and employment-based visas, and public charge rules. Analysts project the policies could cut legal immigration by up to 50% and cost the U.S. economy trillions of dollars, sparking legal challenges and employer concerns.
Labor and the Coalition have agreed in principle on gambling advertising reforms, including a national opt-out register. The deal, which still faces caucus approval, also tightens rules on inducements and VIP account commissions, while critics push for a full ban.
Anthony Albanese has promised Western Australia's GST arrangements will remain unchanged while he is prime minister, despite a Productivity Commission report calling the 2018 deal a costly mistake. The decision has drawn criticism from other state leaders and praise from WA officials, setting the stage for a tense national cabinet meeting.
Erin Patterson, convicted of poisoning four relatives with death cap mushrooms, has launched an appeal against her conviction while prosecutors seek a harsher sentence. The Victorian Court of Appeal heard arguments over two days, with the defense citing jury sequestration issues and prosecutorial conduct, and the prosecution arguing the 33-year non-parole period is too lenient.
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for the killing of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza nightly, remarks that have drawn sharp condemnation from German officials and Jewish and Protestant leaders. Ben-Gvir made the comments in a podcast interview with a former Israeli captive, advocating for targeted killings beyond immediate threats.
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is in New Delhi for talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh, focusing on maritime security and defence equipment cooperation, including the UNICORN mast co-production. The visit follows a recent summit between Prime Ministers Takaichi and Modi and comes amid Japan's efforts to diversify its defence supply chains beyond the US.
Formula 1 resumed with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where Lando Norris secured victory for McLaren, while Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap. The race marked Zandvoort's farewell, with organizers suggesting it could serve as an alternative venue amid Middle East disruptions affecting the 2026 and 2027 calendars.
Five more teenage boys, believed to be students at Sydney's elite Scots College, have been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. The school's principal has defended its teaching on consent while experts and politicians link such cases to all-male environments and social media.
Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets as Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay, leveling the series after Bangladesh's historic maiden Test win in Australia. Starc also became the leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship history, while Cameron Green's 67 and Shoriful Islam's 7-48 were notable individual efforts.