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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.
World No. 1 An Se-young of South Korea defeated defending champion Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-14 in the BWF World Championships final in New Delhi on Sunday, winning her second career world title. The victory, which came despite a recent knee injury, makes An the first South Korean singles player—male or female—to win two world championships.
Japan executed a 58-year-old man convicted of a 2009 arson attack on a pachinko parlour in Osaka that killed five people. The execution, the first under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration, has reignited debate over the country's use of capital punishment, which remains supported by most of the public though with a rising abolitionist minority.
A cross-party delegation of Japanese lawmakers arrived in Beijing this week for talks with Chinese Communist Party officials, the first such visit since relations deteriorated over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan. Participants described severed official channels and expressed hope of restarting dialogue, while Chinese analysts characterised the trip as crisis management unlikely to produce a broader thaw. Parallel business and parliamentary exchanges continue amid prolonged tensions.
North Korea launched approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, a day after the US and South Korea announced scaling back their annual military exercises. The launch prompted emergency meetings in Seoul and trilateral consultations with the US and Japan, while Pyongyang dismissed the drill reduction as 'unworthy of comment.'
Four workers were killed after being hit by an express train on the Tobu Nikko Line in Tochigi Prefecture. Police have raided an office of a Tobu Railway group company on suspicion of professional negligence, as investigations continue.
SK Hynix shares jumped more than 12% in Seoul after the company accelerated a large share repurchase and cancellation program aimed at boosting returns. The announcement came as rival Samsung Electronics saw its stock drop following a shareholder payout plan that analysts described as falling short of expectations. Both firms outlined substantial capital returns amid strong demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence.
US gross national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, according to Treasury data, months earlier than projected. The milestone has renewed warnings from economists and lawmakers about unsustainable deficits, rising interest costs, and the need for fiscal reforms.
China has deployed survey and law enforcement vessels east of Taiwan, reaching record monthly sighting counts for a third consecutive month. The activity follows Japan-Philippines talks on maritime boundary delimitation, drawing international condemnation and raising concerns over regional stability.
The 2026 Little League World Series runs Aug. 19-30 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with 20 teams and 38 games on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. This guide covers streaming options including Sling, ESPN+, and Fubo, plus Sunday's full slate of games.
Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle worth €100 million (£85.6m) to sign 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the Morocco international set to become the club's third most expensive signing. The move caps a major midfield overhaul following the departures of Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Bernardo Silva, with City also interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
Japan-based Metaplanet has agreed to contribute 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million for a controlling stake in Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise, which would be renamed Superplanet. The transaction could open pathways to billions in additional capital through warrants and preferred shares, though those amounts remain contingent. Closing is targeted for the fourth quarter, subject to approvals.
The US dollar fell to its weakest level since mid-May after the Treasury announced it would increase buybacks of long-dated bonds, a move that fueled a rally in Treasuries and weighed on the greenback. The yen and gold strengthened, while the rand jumped to a five-month high. Analysts offered mixed views, with some calling the policy 'soft-form financial repression'.
The 2026 Little League World Series runs Aug. 19-30 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with 20 teams competing in 38 games broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. Streaming options include Sling, DIRECTV, and FuboTV, with various pricing and free trial details.
India has become Asia's least-preferred market among global fund managers, according to Bank of America's August survey, with 32% net underweight. Concerns include lack of AI exposure, weak growth, and high valuations, while Indonesia's position improved.
Teofimo Lopez defeated Rolando Romero by majority decision on Saturday in Las Vegas to win the WBA welterweight title, becoming a three-division world champion. The bout, held at T-Mobile Arena, saw Lopez recover from a fifth-round scare to control the fight with his jab and movement. Romero disputed the scorecards, saying he was hit with only two punches that 'barely grazed' him and called the decision a 'robbery.'
The International Criminal Court denounced U.S. sanctions against its president and a trial lawyer as a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, drawing widespread international support from the EU, Japan, and others. The U.S. defended the measures as part of a campaign against a 'sham of a court,' while the ICC vowed to continue its mandate.
The US imposed sanctions on two International Criminal Court officials, including its president, prompting fierce criticism from the ICC, Japan, and EU leaders, who called the move a 'flagrant attack' on the court's independence. Washington defended the sanctions, accusing the officials of undermining US sovereignty.
Aston Villa have completed the signing of left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid for €25m plus add-ons. The Italy international, who joined Atlético only last year, expressed his enthusiasm for the project at Villa Park, while the club also confirmed the arrival of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma.
Len Ikitau has been added to the Wallabies squad for their two-Test tour of Argentina, the only change to the group that beat Japan twice under coach Les Kiss. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns from injury, while several other players factor into selection decisions ahead of the trip.