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Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth up to £70m. The 22-year-old is United's third midfield addition of the summer, following Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, and arrives despite an ankle injury sustained in pre-season.
Liam Lawson will replace the injured Isack Hadjar at Red Bull for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with Yuki Tsunoda stepping into the Racing Bulls seat. The reshuffle comes as Hadjar nurses a wrist injury sustained while boxing, and as Zandvoort hosts its final race before being dropped from the calendar after 2026.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed 12 new consultors to the Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, including a Ugandan priest and two University of Notre Dame professors. The appointments, announced on August 18, 2026, follow a leadership renewal at the dicastery in June.
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Swansea as Bonnie Tyler's coffin returned home for a service celebrating her life. The singer, who died in July at 75, was remembered with songs, personal anecdotes, and a deep sense of local pride.
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.
A quiet pause on working holidaymaker visas from 24 countries has intensified the political debate over Australia's migration intake, with farmers warning of food security risks while the government seeks to manage numbers. Industry leaders and experts weigh in on the potential consequences for regional communities and tourism.
The 2026 F1 season resumes with Kimi Antonelli leading the championship while Max Verstappen signs a new Red Bull contract until 2030. Practice at Zandvoort sees Antonelli fastest, with McLaren introducing further upgrades and Fernando Alonso still undecided about his future.
Rangers were eliminated from the Europa League qualifiers after a 1-1 draw at Ibrox saw them lose 3-2 on aggregate to Jagiellonia Bialystok. Derek McInnes has yet to win in four competitive matches since taking charge. Meanwhile, Hearts and Hibernian both advanced to Conference League playoffs, the latter being praised by manager David Gray.
Record-low water levels in Europe's Danube River have exposed World War II warships and other relics, drawing attention to the impacts of drought on the region. The scuttled German fleet, sunk in 1944, is now visible near the Serbian port of Prahovo, while power plants and shipping face disruption.
Central Europe faces record-breaking temperatures as a severe heatwave disrupts energy and transport systems. Austria and Slovakia have seen all-time highs, while Hungary and Slovakia's nuclear plants operate at reduced capacity due to low Danube water levels. Italy has issued its highest heat alert for all major cities, and wildfires and drought affect the wider region.
A record-breaking lack of rainfall and summer heatwaves have triggered an unprecedented electricity generation crisis across Central and Southeastern Europe, with Hungary and Romania most affected. Nuclear plants have been forced to reduce output or shut down due to low Danube water levels, while Bulgaria uses battery storage to mitigate shortages. Austria and Slovakia fare better thanks to diversified energy mixes and storage capacity.
Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, according to multiple reports. The transfer fee and contract length are reported differently across outlets, with figures ranging from €120 million to €140 million and deals running until 2031 or 2033.
Organizers of the Intervision 2026 song contest confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the event, though the exact date and venue are still under discussion. A TASS report citing a source in Riyadh raised uncertainty about the event's future, but organizers and a Russian envoy reaffirmed the plans.
A Russian overnight attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more. Ukraine's air force downed 98 of 115 drones but said it stopped none of the ballistic missiles, prompting President Zelenskyy to renew his call for more interceptor supplies.
Moscow is pressing Austria to issue visas to Russian diplomats, with Ambassador Andrey Grozov citing Vienna's obligations as host country. The dispute highlights broader Western moves restricting Russian diplomatic travel, including new notification requirements and a reported denial after eight months.
A heatwave moving eastwards is bringing extreme temperatures to central and southern Europe, forcing Hungary to shut down most of its nuclear plant due to low Danube water levels and Poland to close coal-fired power stations. Record highs have been registered across the region, while authorities urge voluntary electricity savings and set up cooling stations.
Russian teenager Kristina Lyutova, 16, reached the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Memphis, becoming the youngest player to do so in seven years. She defeated Australia's Maya Joint in the second round and is projected to break into the top 200 for the first time.
Hamburg's Pride parade returned a week after a deadly attack on Berlin's Pride with about 300,000 attendees and a doubled police presence, Deutsche Welle reported. Pride events also took place in Bonn and other cities, while separate coverage noted a Bavarian forest fire and a record low on the Rhine.
After an estimated 60,000 migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, France and Italy have bolstered border controls, with Italy suspending Schengen rules with Spain. Spain's interior minister says the situation is under control, while the death toll remains uncertain, with figures ranging from 34 to 72.
Boy George has pulled out of a West End production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' after releasing a pro-Israel song, 'We Will Dance Again,' which drew criticism. His manager confirmed the cast change, and the singer defended his right to express his views. The move has sparked commentary on celebrity involvement in Middle East politics.