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Ottawa mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamuttoo promised in a campaign video to raise the Palestinian flag at city hall if elected, citing the UN's genocide findings in Gaza. His remarks have drawn criticism from B'nai Brith Canada and Honest Reporting Canada, while other candidates and the incumbent mayor have responded to the controversy.
Bayern Munich won the German Supercup with a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund, with Michael Olise scoring one goal and assisting another. Nathaniel Brown scored the opener, and Fabio Silva pulled one back for Dortmund, but Bayern held on for their 12th Supercup win.
EuroLeague guard Sylvain Francisco said interest from multiple NBA teams, including a potential path to the Chicago Bulls, stalled while clubs waited on LeBron James. With a July 20 deadline, Francisco accepted an offer from Panathinaikos after James signed days later with the 76ers.
Newcastle United are closing in on Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez in a £50m deal, while Joe Willock's future hangs in the balance amid interest from Besiktas. The club also missed the chance to sign former Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka, who has joined Aston Villa.
This summer's wildfires in Europe have uncovered and triggered unexploded bombs and mines from World War I and II, threatening firefighters and highlighting the intersection of climate change and historical conflict. Blasts have been reported in France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, with experts noting that extreme weather is now 'unburying' the past.
Rohit Yadav won the javelin throw at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet in Bhubaneswar with a personal best of 87.68m, becoming India's second-best thrower of all time behind Neeraj Chopra. The meet also saw Murali Sreeshankar win the long jump and several other Indian athletes shine.
Jose Mourinho's second spell as Real Madrid manager began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol, with substitute Carlos Espi scoring the winner in the 90th minute. Jude Bellingham's early header had given Madrid the lead, but Alex Calatrava equalized before Espi's late strike secured the points.
Barcelona started their La Liga title defense with a commanding 5-0 victory at Elche, with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez each scoring twice. New signings Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon made impressive debuts, though concerns remain over Gavi's injury and the unresolved striker situation.
France has promised to deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, and the UK will help Kyiv produce its own long-range missiles, amid a surge in Russian strikes that has pushed civilian deaths to their highest since the first months of the invasion. The pledges come as Ukraine hosts a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on its independence day.
Kazakhstan holds a snap parliamentary election on August 23, expected to strengthen President Tokayev's rule. The vote to the new unicameral Kurultai comes amid constitutional changes, economic strain, and geopolitical balancing between Russia, China, and the EU.
Fan clashes during a high-risk German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern left about 100 people injured, including 35 police officers, and forced a 30-minute halt. Police deployed nearly 1,400 officers as the match resumed and ended 1-0 to Kaiserslautern.
Chinese humanoid robots broke multiple human athletic records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, including running the 100 meters faster than Usain Bolt's world record. The events showcase China's rapid robotics progress amid a US-China tech race, though experts note limitations in real-world deployment.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, focusing on winter preparations and defense cooperation. He announced €3 million for Ukrainian veterans and discussed air defense and joint projects with Ukrainian officials.
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.
Two people died when a small plane en route from the Czech Republic crashed in mountainous terrain near Zadar, Croatia. Rescue teams located the wreckage after several hours amid fog and difficult conditions. Authorities have not released the victims' identities.
German security authorities discovered a stash of handguns in a forest near Berlin last year, believed to be intended for assassinations on behalf of Russia. A suspect has been arrested in Romania, and the interior minister says the case underscores a high threat level.
A Hong Kong court found two former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance guilty of inciting subversion over their role in organising annual vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung face up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing to come later. A third defendant, Albert Ho, pleaded guilty in January.
Germany's gas storage is just above half full, the lowest in years for mid-August, due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The government and industry warn about the November 1 target, while consumer groups advise on fixed-price contracts.
Germany registered an estimated 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer, surpassing its previous record, according to the Robert Koch Institute. The toll, concentrated in a late-June heatwave and among the elderly, has spurred calls for stronger climate adaptation measures from ministers and municipalities.
A new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research projects that wildfires could burn 39% more land in Europe by century's end even under optimistic climate scenarios, with the risk nearly tripling under high emissions. Experts say improved fire management can mitigate but not eliminate the danger, as this summer's fires have already caused extensive damage across the continent.