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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.
After a physical first Test against South Africa, the All Blacks have called up prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi and lock Jamie Hannah as injury cover for Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord, who failed head injury assessments. Meanwhile, flanker Anton Segner has been ruled out of the rest of the tour after ankle surgery.
Pakistan's crushing defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley has pushed them to the bottom of the World Test Championship 2025-27 table, while India prepare for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo with a chance to climb further.
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus insists the Springboks can still win the four-test series against New Zealand after a 33-16 defeat at Ellis Park, citing past comebacks. The All Blacks' win, their biggest ever at the venue, ended South Africa's 12-test winning streak and stripped them of the No. 1 ranking.
At the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting in Bhubaneswar, South Africa's Tshepo Jason Tyantini and India's Abinaya Rajarajan emerged as the fastest male and female athletes. While Indian sprinters Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh finished outside the medals, their coach sees the result as a valuable lesson ahead of the Asian Games.
Pakistan secured their first FIH Hockey World Cup victory in 16 years with a thrilling 4-3 comeback against Japan in their classification match at Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen. Trailing 2-0 after the first quarter, Pakistan fought back through Rana Waheed Ashraf's brace and late goals from Hammaduddin Muhammad and Shahid Hannan. The win comes amid broader concerns about Pakistan hockey's decline, with former players urging focus on the upcoming Asian Games.
Scott Jamieson won the Nexo Championship by two shots at Trump International Golf Links, ending a 14-year title drought. The 42-year-old Scot's final-round 67 saw him overtake Shaun Norris, who was penalized two strokes for kicking a replaced divot. President Donald Trump congratulated Jamieson via video call after the win.
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.
Wyndham Clark's girlfriend, Emily Tanner, announced she is moving from California to Arizona to live with the two-time U.S. Open champion, and Clark hinted at engagement plans during a press conference. The couple's relationship news has unfolded alongside Clark's strong performance at the BMW Championship, where he holds a five-shot lead entering the final round.
The BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting concluded in Visakhapatnam on Saturday with the adoption of a joint statement on youth cooperation. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu proposed a BRICS Youth and Sports Innovation Network and highlighted the city's potential as an international water sports destination.
At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Chinese humanoid robots broke human world records, including a 9.39-second 100m sprint that beat Usain Bolt's mark. Another robot cleared 2.88m in the standing high jump, surpassing Javier Sotomayor's record. The event highlights China's rapid robotics progress amid US-China tech rivalry.
Zolani Tete, a 38-year-old former two-division world boxing champion, was shot and killed in an ambush outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, on 21 August 2026. A 27-year-old woman with him was wounded and hospitalised. Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack, whose motive remains unclear.
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings and a personal communication. The meeting focused on deepening economic cooperation, with Putin crediting Modi for trade growth and pledging increased fertiliser supplies.
All corruption charges against Brigadier Dineo Mokwele and six other senior Crime Intelligence officials, including divisional head Dumisani Khumalo, have been permanently dropped. The decision followed evidence before the Madlanga Commission that undercut the prosecution's case, prompting relief from the accused and questions about the handling of the investigation.
As India gears up for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is emerging as a key export item in bilateral talks, with a range of countries from the Gulf to Southeast Asia expressing interest. Recent combat use in Operation Sindoor has bolstered its appeal, and several agreements are already in place.
US funding cuts to PEPFAR have left many HIV patients in northern Nigeria without access to free antiretroviral therapy, driving some to seek unregulated 'Islamic medicine' from traditional healers. Despite partial resumption of the programme, significant budget cuts and the closure of HIV service sites have worsened the crisis, with patients like Aisha selling their belongings for unproven cures.
Five suspects appeared in the Musina Magistrates’ Court following the discovery of a clandestine crystal methamphetamine laboratory on a farm in Limpopo. Police seized drugs and equipment worth an estimated R600 million, along with an undisclosed amount of cash, and the case was postponed for language interpreters.
Jessica Pegula defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in a three-set semifinal, while Coco Gauff beat Sara Bejlek to set up the first all-American Cincinnati Open women's final in 56 years. Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils also advanced, making history as the first two Black players in an ATP Masters 1000 final.
Siya Kolisi has been cleared to start and captain South Africa in Cape Town after recovering from a grade-two hamstring tear. Handre Pollard is recalled at fly-half while Cheslin Kolbe and Grant Williams miss out through injury following New Zealand's 33-16 first-Test win at Ellis Park.
Botswana is ramping up foot-and-mouth disease controls as outbreaks across southern Africa threaten livestock trade. The government is establishing a containment zone, seeking international recognition, and has donated vaccines to Lesotho, while South Africa accelerates its own vaccination campaign and regional cooperation.