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Serena Williams will return to the US Open for the first time since 2022, teaming up with Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles after receiving a wild card. The two-time defending men's champion Alcaraz is also making his comeback from a wrist injury, with the event scheduled for August 25-26.
Promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium, with first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. Michael Carrick's side struggled despite debutants Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, while Hull's injury-hit squad delivered a resilient performance.
Manchester City begin the post-Guardiola era with a home game against Bournemouth, who also have a new coach in Marco Rose. With major player departures, injuries, and a Community Shield defeat, the match raises several questions about City's squad depth and tactical setup.
An 18-year-old man armed with a sword attacked students at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring two boys. Police arrested the suspect, who is being investigated as murder and attempted murder, and are looking into possible ties to online communities. The attack has prompted political leaders to visit the town and pause campaigning ahead of September's election.
Australian Federal Police have charged 27-year-old Vladimir Teslov with attempting to engage in foreign interference after alleging he joined Ukrainian forces and sought to pass military information to contacts he believed were linked to Russian intelligence. He was arrested in Brisbane and remanded in custody following a court appearance. Officials stressed the case posed no direct threat to Australia.
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.
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.
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.
EasyJet has confirmed it will end all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport on January 5, 2027, affecting routes to Barcelona, Majorca, Malaga, Paris, Geneva, and Belfast. The airline cited a route review, while other airlines like Ryanair and Jet2 will continue operating at the airport.
Nvidia is connecting GPU customers with data center operators in the Nordics, according to sources, as the region emerges as a key hub for AI infrastructure. The chipmaker has also taken stakes in infrastructure firms amid a broader push to secure power and land for AI factories.
David E. Kelley teams with Norcross Productions on 'Live Migrations,' a global live nature series debuting August 19 with 'The Great Sockeye Migration' in Bristol Bay, Alaska. The series aims to offer real-time, unhurried views of animal migrations, with future installments planned for cranes, whales, wildebeest, and monarch butterflies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections during wartime, warning they would be a 'tsunami' that could destroy the country. The dispute highlights growing internal political tensions as Russia continues its offensive and Ukraine faces missile shortages and funding gaps.
Israel's housing ministry issued a tender for 1,234 housing units in the contested E1 area east of Jerusalem, drawing condemnation from European countries and Palestinian authorities. The plan, part of a larger 3,400-unit project, would link settlements between East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim, potentially dividing the West Bank. Bids close just before Israel's elections, raising concerns about the move's political timing.
Hanwha Aerospace's U.S. unit won a contract to supply six K9-based prototypes for the U.S. Army's Mobile Tactical Cannon program, with an option for 12 more. The contract is valued at up to $262.9 million, and the company plans to invest $299 million in its U.S. subsidiaries to support expansion.
An official assessment warns Great Britain could run out of gas in the 2030s under a high-stress scenario unless ministers take unprecedented action. The government is considering financial support for ageing gas infrastructure, but critics argue for prioritising North Sea drilling over imported gas.
Ukraine fired nearly 800 drones into Russia in one of its largest attacks days after a similar salvo, while a Russian missile strike on the village of Pechenihy killed at least 10 people. The aerial duel marks an escalation in the conflict, with European leaders showing support in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day.
Norway's King Harald V has been admitted to hospital for treatment of fluid retention related to haemolytic anaemia, the royal household announced Monday. The 89-year-old monarch is on sick leave for two weeks, with Crown Prince Haakon serving as regent.
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.
Mohamed Salah scored his first goals for Trabzonspor in a 2-1 win over Basaksehir, ending a week of high expectations. The club also confirmed the signing of former Liverpool teammate Fabinho, reuniting the pair in Turkey.
Iran executed two men on Sunday in connection with January anti-government protests, with authorities accusing them of acting as agents of Israel and the US. The executions come amid a surge in the number of executions since the start of the Middle East war in February.