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Serena Williams will return to the US Open for the first time since 2022, teaming up with Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles after receiving a wild card. The two-time defending men's champion Alcaraz is also making his comeback from a wrist injury, with the event scheduled for August 25-26.
Scott Jamieson won the Nexo Championship by two shots at Trump International Golf Links, ending a 14-year title drought. The 42-year-old Scot's final-round 67 saw him overtake Shaun Norris, who was penalized two strokes for kicking a replaced divot. President Donald Trump congratulated Jamieson via video call after the win.
Miyu Yamashita rebounded from a bogey on the 17th with a birdie on the 18th to take a six-stroke lead into the final round of the CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton. The 25-year-old Japanese player, who shot 65 for a 19-under 191 total, is seeking her fourth LPGA victory in wire-to-wire fashion. Canada's Aphrodite Deng shot 63 to move into a tie for sixth, while Brooke Henderson and other contenders trail.
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were seen holding hands in London on August 20, a day after Elordi's film premiere, adding to a string of sightings across the US, Asia, and Australia. Reports from multiple outlets detail their coordinated outfits and a private dinner with Elordi's father, while sources note the couple's history of keeping relationships private.
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Annmarie O’Reilly, an Irish woman in her 30s, at her home in Ferntree Gully, Melbourne. Police responded to the scene on Friday morning; the man was arrested nearby and appeared in court via video link, being remanded in custody until February 2027.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the Australian Capital Territory will participate in a federal gun buyback scheme, expanding a program initiated after a shooting at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration. The move follows earlier legislation and aims to prevent similar antisemitic attacks.
The 2026 Sydney Marathon finisher's medal incorrectly depicts Munich's Allianz Arena instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium. Organisers acknowledge the error, vow not to replace the medals, and the Munich arena has responded with humour.
The deaths of five teenagers in a wrong-way motorway crash on the M9 have horrified Ireland, prompting debate about social media, policing, and child welfare. A survivor of a similar crash three years ago says she cannot believe it has happened again, while officials and community groups call for compassion and systemic change.
Reports that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex was in talks to join the third season of Netflix's 'The Gentlemen' have been followed by claims from royal author Tina Brown that the casting was withdrawn due to intense backlash in the UK. The situation remains unconfirmed, with Netflix declining to comment and some outlets reporting that talks are still ongoing.
Australia is experiencing unusually heavy rain despite a developing El Niño, which is typically associated with drought. The Bureau of Meteorology points to warm Indian Ocean waters and climate change as key factors, while a large low-pressure system is set to bring widespread storms and possible flooding.
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix, edging George Russell by 0.102 seconds at Zandvoort. Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth after struggling with car changes, while Ferrari's strategy during the race drew his fury. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts third.
Turkey's justice minister announced Friday that Ankara is asking Interpol to issue red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli official, Afek Moskovitch, over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The move has triggered a sharp exchange between Israeli and Turkish officials, amid broader tensions over Syria.
A study warns that more than 1,500 ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the U.S.-Iran tensions could carry invasive species to ports worldwide once they resume voyages, creating a potential 'super-spreader' event for biological invasions. Researchers recommend urgent hull cleaning and early-warning systems at high-risk ports, but note that the international community is not yet fully prepared.
The ACT Party has formalized a proposal by new candidate Paul Henry to build New Zealand's first dedicated national cancer centre, with campuses in Auckland and Christchurch. The plan, announced at the party's South Island campaign launch, includes a philanthropic foundation and removal of donation tax credit caps, though revenue minister Simon Watts says the cap will remain unchanged.
Michael Hussey has confirmed he was approached by England's new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming about becoming the team's batting coach, admitting the role 'would be exciting' while stressing he is taking time to decide. The former Australian batter, who played 79 Tests, could face his own country in the Ashes next year if he accepts.
British rapper and YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Barrientos, will stand retrial on three unresolved sexual penetration charges in Australia. A jury earlier acquitted him of several offences while convicting him on two assault counts linked to an encounter with a 20-year-old fan after a 2024 Perth nightclub performance. Sentencing on the assault convictions is deferred until after the retrial.
Australian Federal Police have charged 27-year-old Vladimir Teslov with attempting to engage in foreign interference after alleging he joined Ukrainian forces and sought to pass military information to contacts he believed were linked to Russian intelligence. He was arrested in Brisbane and remanded in custody following a court appearance. Officials stressed the case posed no direct threat to Australia.
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.
China has postponed its Chang'e-7 lunar mission, which was set to search for water ice at the moon's south pole. The China Manned Space Agency said the mission does not meet launch conditions and cannot take place during the planned window this year, without elaborating on the reasons. Some reports attribute the delay to poor weather from Tropical Depression Narra.
At the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, witness Rita Jabri Markwell declined to affirm Israel's legitimacy, citing unlawful occupation, apartheid, and genocide. The exchange, focused on her framework against hate speech and its relation to Zionism, drew scrutiny during cross-examination.