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Amsterdam police have definitively ruled out that the unidentified man known as 'Lucky' is John Russell Kenny, who went missing from Vancouver in the 1990s. A fingerprint comparison with the Kenny family did not match, but detectives continue to investigate at least nine other leads after receiving over 500 tips.
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.
India lost 3-1 to the Netherlands in their opening Pool E match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 second round, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring India's only goal. The defeat leaves India's semi-final hopes dependent on other results, while Dutch goals from Duco Telgenkamp, Tjep Hoedemakers and Thijs van Dam secured the hosts' place in the last four. The match also saw a star-studded attendance, including Rahul Dravid, Steve Waugh and Abhishek Bachchan, ahead of the inaugural ETPL season.
Miyu Yamashita rebounded from a bogey on the 17th with a birdie on the 18th to take a six-stroke lead into the final round of the CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton. The 25-year-old Japanese player, who shot 65 for a 19-under 191 total, is seeking her fourth LPGA victory in wire-to-wire fashion. Canada's Aphrodite Deng shot 63 to move into a tie for sixth, while Brooke Henderson and other contenders trail.
Lando Norris overcame a mid-race challenge from Kimi Antonelli to win the Dutch Grand Prix, his second consecutive victory, after Max Verstappen crashed out on the opening lap. The win cuts Norris's championship deficit to 83 points, while Mercedes' team orders sparked debate.
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix, beating George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in a qualifying session affected by rain threats. Max Verstappen will start seventh in his final home race, while Liam Lawson impressed in eighth. The race, which was won by Norris, saw Verstappen crash out early, leading to a red flag.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has defended team orders that saw Kimi Antonelli move ahead of George Russell at the Dutch Grand Prix. Meanwhile, the team confirmed Antonelli will take a grid penalty at his home Italian Grand Prix due to a power unit change.
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.
At the FIH Hockey World Cup, India's women's team wore saffron against the Netherlands on blue turf, while the men's team wore white the next day. FIH cites visibility and washing time, but critics question Hockey India's motives behind the new saffron jersey.
Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix for McLaren's third straight victory at Zandvoort, while Max Verstappen walked away from a heavy first-lap crash in his final home race. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished second after Mercedes team orders, extending his lead to 59 points over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
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.
The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered a hidden population of low-mass stars in early galaxies, suggesting these cosmic structures are far more massive than previously estimated. The study of nine ancient galaxies, published in Nature Astronomy, challenges existing models of star formation and could reshape our understanding of the early universe.
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.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension with Red Bull Racing that will keep him at the team until the end of 2030, the team announced on Thursday. The deal ends months of speculation linking the Dutchman with a move away from the struggling team, with Verstappen expressing confidence in the squad's future despite a winless start to the 2026 season.
South Korea has launched its first commercial container ship voyage through the Arctic, testing the route's viability as Middle East conflict disrupts traditional shipping lanes. The PanStar Acro, carrying 837 TEUs of cargo, is expected to take about 45 days to reach European ports, but the trip has sparked environmental and geopolitical concerns, including potential friction with Western allies over Russia's role.
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.
Olympic champion Sifan Hassan will return to the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1, using lessons from last year's difficult sixth-place finish to guide her preparation. The race also features American record holder Conner Mantz and top U.S. woman Jess McClain, both eyeing the 2028 Olympic Trials.
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.
Two decades after toxic waste from the Probo Koala was dumped across Abidjan, victims await justice and compensation, while campaigners say the underlying problem of wealthy nations exporting waste to Africa persists.
France has recorded more than 7,300 excess deaths during a summer marked by a record 52 days of heatwaves, according to health authorities. The deaths, mostly among people aged 75 and over, cannot yet be definitively attributed to heat, with final figures expected in autumn. Separately, drownings in France have surged by 14% compared to last summer, which the sports minister linked to the repeated heatwaves.