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A federal judge on Monday postponed the U.S. trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi, a former Libyan intelligence official charged in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, after prosecutors disclosed new evidence. The trial, which was set to begin jury selection Wednesday, is the first U.S. prosecution related to the attack that killed 270 people.
Rebecca Marino moved into the second round of U.S. Open qualifying with a 6-1, 6-4 win over France's Fiona Fero. Carson Branstine and Alexis Galarneau also advanced, while Kayla Cross was eliminated. In mixed doubles qualifying, Gabriela Dabrowski and Harri Heliovaara were upset in the first round.
U.S. Solheim Cup captain Angela Stanford completed her 12-player roster with three captain's picks Monday: veterans Megan Khang and Rose Zhang, plus 35-year-old rookie Lindy Duncan. The team will defend the Cup against Europe in the Netherlands from Sept. 11-13, seeking its first away win since 2015.
Europol has reported a shift toward more violent museum robberies in Europe, with thieves targeting gold and jewels, and specialist gangs being replaced by ad-hoc recruits found on social media. The agency highlights rising gold prices and the ease of fencing precious metals as drivers, citing recent heists including the Louvre and the Drents Museum.
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced Monday it will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, saying the event can "no longer be considered neutral" due to the Gaza war. The decision follows a wave of boycotts over Israel's participation, including the Netherlands' absence from the 2026 contest.
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced it will skip the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, saying the event can no longer be considered neutral amid divisions over the Gaza war. The decision follows a wave of boycotts and organizers' recent rule changes.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted his team cannot match the development pace of McLaren and Ferrari this season, as Lando Norris closed the gap with another win at Zandvoort. With Kimi Antonelli still leading the championship, Wolff says the fight is far from over.
New Zealand defeated Pakistan 4-2 in a classification match at Wagener Stadium, setting up a ninth-place play-off against Ireland, while Pakistan will contest the 11th/12th-place match. On August 24, four second-round games—Japan vs Wales, New Zealand vs Pakistan, Argentina vs India, and Netherlands vs England—will determine semi-final qualification.
Japan's Miyu Yamashita cruised to a nine-stroke victory at the CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton, matching the LPGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record. The 25-year-old finished at 23-under 257, with Canadian teenager Anna Huang tying for fourth as the top domestic player.
Wyndham Clark overcame a shaky final round, surrendering a five-shot lead before birdieing the last three holes to win the BMW Championship by three strokes. The victory, his third of the season, moves him to No. 3 in the FedEx Cup standings ahead of the Tour Championship.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and driver George Russell defended the decision to swap positions late in the Dutch Grand Prix, handing Kimi Antonelli second place. Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, said Ferrari's slow reaction to pit Charles Leclerc cost him a chance at the podium.
Former doubles star Rohan Bopanna criticized the Sports Ministry's decision to trim India's tennis squad for the 2026 Asian Games, arguing that five players who qualified through rankings were unfairly excluded. The Ministry defends its criteria-based selection, while the players and AITA express disappointment.
The tall ship Morgenster will offer rare three-hour sailing trips from Penzance harbour in September, with passengers able to help crew, take the wheel, or relax on deck. Launched in 1919, the ship has a long history from fishing vessel to sail-training ship and will also be open for free public viewing.
Actor Neal McDonough revealed that a mutiny among 'Band of Brothers' cast members during boot camp was ended by Tom Hanks' inspirational words. McDonough shared details of the grueling training and his personal experiences on the set.
India has clarified that discussions on leaders' public appearances are standard protocol for VVIP visits, following US Ambassador Sergio Gor's claim that New Delhi requested no press questions before PM Modi's meeting with President Trump, which Trump then turned into a 45-minute press conference. The government also cited Trump's 'unpredictable behaviour' as a reason for its cautious approach.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for five brownfield expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Yantra India Ltd in West Bengal, with a combined investment of nearly Rs 3,500 crore. Singh highlighted India's potential to become a global shipbuilding hub, citing a vacuum in the industry, while West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticized previous governments for not cooperating with the Centre.
India's chances of reaching the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 semifinals were dashed as they lost 3-5 to Argentina in the final Pool E match. Argentina took an early 2-0 lead, and despite a late fightback from India, the team finished last in the group and will compete for 7th-8th place.
Germany defeated Australia 4-2 to reach the semi-finals, ending the Kookaburras' title hopes. The same day features four second-round matches in Wavre, Belgium, including Malaysia vs South Africa and Spain vs Belgium.
Jose Mourinho returned as Real Madrid head coach with a 2-1 win at Espanyol, sealed by substitute Carlos Espi's 90th-minute goal. While Bellingham and Calatrava traded first-half strikes, reports highlight persistent defensive lapses and a displaced Trent Alexander-Arnold.
India's promising World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak after a 0-0 draw with Australia, with the Hockeyroos advancing to the semi-finals on goals scored. Despite several chances, India could not find the net, extending their goalless run and dashing hopes of a first semi-final appearance since 1974.