South Korea's underfire football association on Tuesday appointed former Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim coach, following a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.
Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Monday that he was not surprised that his old rival Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine and was suspended.
Marnus Labuschagne was axed Tuesday from Australia's one-day squad to face Zimbabwe and South Africa, but rising stars Cooper Connolly, Ollie Peake and Joel Davies made the cut.
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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed Monday, following reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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The rhythmic hammering of nails and the whine of saws echo around a coastal Karachi neighbourhood, where small figures of men work atop massive wooden fishing hulls that loom beneath a pale summer sky.
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Alexander Zverev captured his first Grand Slam title at the French Open this year, and now the US Open top seed is eager for another crack at the Slam that got away.
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Heavy rainstorms swept through the Grand Canyon on Monday, threatening efforts to find more than a dozen people missing after flash floods over the weekend, the National Park Service (NPS) said, with two bodies already recovered.
August 31, 2026
Investor Joshua Kushner on Monday blamed power struggles within global football for the outrage over FIFA's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, admitting his firm "would not have gotten involved" if it had anticipated the backlash.
August 31, 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz made a flying start to his US Open title defense on Monday, overcoming nerves after a lengthy layoff due to injury and defeating Russia's Roman Safiullin in straight sets.
The football world on Monday paid homage to Argentine superstar Lionel Messi after his decision to retire from the national team.
Russia's attendance at the opening of US-hosted G20 finance meetings sparked European pushback on Monday, adding a surprise element to talks already clouded by the Iran war and President Donald Trump's trade policies.
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to kill off their Premier League rivals will be key to their title defence after Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Aston Villa on Monday.
August 31, 2026
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Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.
August 31, 2026
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Oil prices jumped more than two percent on Monday, with the Brent international benchmark rising above $90 a barrel after a fresh flare-up in the US-Iran war.
Apple's chief executive Tim Cook bid farewell to the tech giant on Monday, paying tribute to founder Steve Jobs and praising staff as "extraordinary," as he passed the baton to incoming CEO John Ternus.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed Monday to persist with economic pressure on Iran, saying a turning point could be near as G20 finance leaders opened talks clouded by war and trade tensions.
Fast-fashion giant Shein raised $1.7 billion in its long-awaited Hong Kong initial public offering, valuing the online retailer at around $26.3 billion, the company said Monday.
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