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The BWF World Championships 2026 concluded in New Delhi, with BWF President praising India's hosting. PV Sindhu advanced to the quarter-finals, and Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won a historic bronze in women's doubles.
A 40-year-old Indian-origin man, Jagendar Kurana, faces charges of sexual assault and sexual interference following an incident at a Surrey, Canada park on August 9. Surrey Police Service arrested him on August 12 after a public appeal; he remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
Indian shuttlers had a mixed day at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi: Ayush Shetty continued his remarkable run with a straight-game win, PV Sindhu reached the third round, but Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda were ousted in three-set matches.
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.
WWE Monday Night Raw delivered a night of high drama and high-stakes competition from Buffalo, featuring Solo Sikoa's shocking betrayal of Roman Reigns and the semifinals of the Luchador tournament. The show set the stage for major title matches at upcoming events, including the World Heavyweight Championship and Intercontinental Championship bouts.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points to tie the WNBA record with 20-plus points in 20 consecutive games, leading the Indiana Fever to a 101-95 win over the Toronto Tempo. The Fever also announced Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston as probable for Tuesday's game against Toronto.
Gold prices rose for a third session as expectations of a US rate hike faded, with investors eyeing Fed minutes for policy clues. Treasury yields stabilized and the dollar weakened, while geopolitical tensions with Iran supported safe-haven demand.
Alex Eala's run at the Cincinnati Open ended with a three-set loss to Amanda Anisimova, denying the Filipino star a 10th career win over a top-10 opponent. Eala now turns her attention to the US Open, where she will play singles and partner with Felix Auger-Aliassime in mixed doubles.
South Korea's KOSPI pared early gains late Tuesday morning as investors locked in profits amid fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement. Tech stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix led gains, while oil price concerns and global market cues weighed on sentiment.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 33%, matching the lowest of his presidency, while support for US military action against Iran fell to 31%. The findings underscore growing public concern over the prolonged conflict and its economic toll, with 83% expecting the war to continue.
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.
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri for roughly €76.5 million, according to reports. The move has sparked speculation about Frenkie de Jong's future at the club, with Dutch media suggesting the World Cup winner's arrival could signal the end of the Dutchman's time at Camp Nou.
At Polytechnique Montréal, researchers are working to shore up Canada's pandemic defenses under the federal Ramp Up initiative, from fast-tracking vaccine processes to training the next generation of scientists. Head researcher Gregory De Crescenzo says another pandemic is a matter of 'when,' not 'if,' even as he expresses confidence in the country's progress since COVID-19.
NASA has shared video of the August 12 total solar eclipse taken from a WB-57 aircraft flying at 50,000 feet. The footage, captured with cameras developed at Langley Research Center, shows the eclipse's progression and a solar prominence, part of an effort to study the Sun's corona.
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.
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.
Manchester City host Bournemouth at the Etihad on Sunday in their Premier League opener, days after a 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal. With both clubs under new management, the match offers early signals about their seasons, along with notable stats and betting angles from Racing Post.
MIT astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified a bright red object in the early universe that they call a 'black hole star' — a possible new type of astrophysical source combining a massive central black hole with a star-like envelope of gas. The discovery, reported in Nature, may help explain the many 'little red dots' seen in deep-space images.
Recent polls show a tight race between Brazil's President Lula and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, with the president holding a slim but narrowing lead. The campaign is marked by controversies, economic concerns, and questions about both candidates' fitness for office.
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.