Aryna Sabalenka rallied behind the WTA's decision requiring all female players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to compete on the Tour.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-after-speaking-transgender-athletes-women-s-sports-aryna-sabalenka-welcomes-wta-s-new-gender-testing-policy

#Sportskeeda

BTS' concerts at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on August 1 and 2, 2026, became a show of support from fans following the group's decision not to submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/k-pop/news-bts-bigger-industry-fans-react-crowd-fills-metlife-stadium-banners-supporting-bts-2027-grammys-submission-boycott

#Sportskeeda

Vancouver Whitecaps lock horns with Atlante in the Leagues Cup league stage on Tuesday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/vancouver-whitecaps-vs-atlante-prediction-betting-tips-august-4th-2026

#Sportskeeda

X-Men '97 season 2 resumes with episode 8, The Dead Man's Hand, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, streaming exclusively on Disney+.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/x-men-97-season-2-episode-8-release-date-time-next-everything-need-know

#Sportskeeda

​WWE star Kevin Owens' beautiful tribute to AEW star Rebel drew some comments from a top wrestling legend.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-kevin-owens-tribute-to-rebel-after-summerslam-wrestling-legend-responds

#Sportskeeda

The 31-page ruling says the attack was intended to kill Robert Fico and examines the evidence, the injuries he suffered and the conduct of the police investigation.

https://spectator.sme.sk/politics-and-society/c/supreme-court-fico-shooting-ruling-explained?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=spectator-rss

#spectator

A viral compilation of Irish dance mishaps reminds us that every perfectly timed performance starts with plenty of slips, trips, and laughter.

https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/craic/watch-epic-irish-dancing-fails

#IrishCentral

In this archive footage from the show "Newsbeat", reporter Cathal O’Shannon speaks with gravedigger Paudge who has worked for 56 years in the job.

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/watch-conversation-with-irish-gravedigger-1971

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Quand on parle des Jeux Olympiques, tout le monde pense aux plus grandes stars du sport mondial. Mais saviez-vous qu'avant de devenir champions olympiques, de nombreux athlètes ont d'abord brillé lors d'une autre compétition internationale ?Les Jeux Olympiques de la Jeunesse sont souvent la première...

https://malijet.com/actualite_sportive_au_mali/310948-jeux-olympiques-de-la-jeunesse-fenetre-ouverte-sur-une-com.html

#Malijet

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-august-4-2026-20260803-p60l43.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Tice says the complaint related to a debate on Israeli influence and whether he should have referenced his register of interests.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqe24qjgzdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#BBC

Fundraising and campaigning efforts by a Yorkshire family in memory of their daughter has led to 100 young people have received potentially life-saving heart screenings.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/health/familys-campaign-provide-free-heart-screening-in-leeds-for-100-young-people-8836061

#bramleytoday

A large-scale police operation took place outside the city’s major sports stadiums near a dining and entertainment precinct before two people were arrested.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/two-in-custody-after-police-swarm-sydney-s-entertainment-quarter-20260803-p60l2l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#watoday

Matt King will take the reins as NSW coach from Laurie Daley, reports Danny Weidler.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/king-wins-blues-coaching-job-20260803-p60kyf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

Corazon Mining Limited (ASX: CZN) (‘Corazon’ or ‘Company’) is pleased to announce it has entered into a binding Heads of Agreement (“Agreement”) with Dynamic Metals Limited (ASX: DYM) (“Dynamic Metals” or the “Vendor”) to secure tenure and gold rights immediately along strike from its recently acquired Chalice Gold Project (“Acquisition”). The Acquisition comprises 100% ownership of tenement E15/1802, as well as gold rights over two adjoining tenements, E15/1705 and E15/1721 (see Figure 1).HighlightsCorazon has entered into a binding agreement to secure strategic tenure...

https://investingnews.com/corazon-extends-footprint-acrosschalice-greenstone-belt/

#goldinvestingnews

Outage follows three nationwide blackouts in July ‌and comes as a ​US-imposed oil ‌blockade ⁠cripples ⁠island's already aging energy ‌infrastructure

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/cuba-blackout-electricity-grid-collapse-us-oil-b3026165.html

Funeral Flowers was a breakout hit of the Edinburgh Fringe. Its Australian debut is finally here.

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/live-reviews/melbourne-review-wrap-20260725-p60ijq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Australians have been urged not to touch, approach or feed wild birds after a seagull and dozens of terns have tested positive for the deadly virus.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/environment/conservation/just-the-beginning-first-mass-deaths-from-h5n1-bird-flu-confirmed-20260803-p60kul.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Kerala rains: Overnight rain swells rivers, heightens flood threat in central Travancore

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-rains-overnight-rain-swells-rivers-heightens-flood-threat-in-central-travancore/article71299856.ece

This was the first time Mangaluru was hosting a national-level chess tournament, and only the second time Karnataka was hosting such an event

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/under-12-world-champion-divi-bijesh-among-participants-in-39th-national-chess-championship/article71297773.ece

For live updates and further details, please check the official National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app/website

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/three-trains-cancelled/article71298419.ece

Gateway Mining is hunting for a repeat of Benz Mining’s nearby tier-1 gold discovery, kicking off a major soil sampling program in WA’s Gascoyne region.

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/gateway-kicks-off-gascoyne-gold-hunt-near-benz-discovery-20260803-p60l0e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

#theage

Ralph Carr’s name has been shrouded in secrecy for years after suppression battles over his rape prosecution.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/entertainment-stalwart-ralph-carr-identified-as-mystery-rapist-after-suppression-lifted-20260722-p60hei.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

The Australian sharemarket has slid lower at the open with heavier losses averted after US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he’s holding off on delivering new strikes on Iran.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-slip-amazon-soars-apple-sinks-on-wall-street-20260803-p60ks4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

He dominated the airwaves in Sydney for decades. Today his criminal trial in the NSW Local Court begins.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-former-2gb-broadcaster-on-trial-for-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-20260802-p60kre.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

He dominated the airwaves in Sydney for decades. Today his criminal trial in the NSW Local Court begins.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-former-2gb-broadcaster-on-trial-for-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-20260802-p60kre.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

The home, adorned with pillars and chandeliers, with a pool, spa and golf putting green out the back, was one of several showcase properties to go under the hammer in Greater Brisbane.

https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/taj-mahal-mansion-smashes-suburb-record-in-3-52-million-auction-20260803-p60ku2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Trump said he would hold off on a fresh round of strikes against Iran after the ‘perimeters of a deal’ were agreed between the US and Tehran

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-trump-us-war-live-hormuz-attack-israel-saudi-b3025947.html

#Independent

Personal finance author and radio host Dave Ramsey's long-standing framework advises workers to navigate workplace retirement plans by balancing 401(k) employer matches with individual Roth accounts — and by paying close attention to tax rules. He recommends investing 15% of gross household income ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/dave-ramsey-sends-major-message-on-roth-401ks-iras

#mainstreet

Plaža Oficirac u Novom Sadu je ovih dana veoma posećena zbog toplog vremena i niskog vodostaja Dunava.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/srbija/4370924-snimak-dunava-u-novom-sadu-zabrinuo-sve-koji-se-kupaju-na-oficircu-jos-malo-i-moci-cemo-biciklom-da-predjemo

#Telegraf

Book on milestones in Telangana’s history launched at ATA conference in Baltimore

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/book-on-milestones-in-telanganas-history-launched-at-ata-conference-in-baltimore/article71297904.ece

In a recent press conference, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield was asked if the Netflix sports docuseries Quarterback, which premiered its 3rd season in July 2026, met his expectations and how he wanted to be portrayed. In response, Mayfield came clean about the clips he had approved and apologized for the aggressive nature shown […]The post Baker Mayfield Issues Apology After Approving His Angry Sideline Meltdown to Be Aired on Netflix appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-buccaneers-baker-mayfield-issues-apology-after-approving-his-angry-sideline-meltdown-to-be-aired-on-netflix/

Heated RFK Jr. angrily accuses Dr. Anthony Fauci of ‘lying about everything’ and CNN of ‘punishing’ people during Covid in contentious interview

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/rfk-cnn-interview-measles-vaccines-b3026025.html

#Independent

Even if a wildfire is not threatening your community, the BC Wildfire Service is recommending that British Columbians be prepared if you need to leave quickly.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12006840/bc-wildfires-new-blazes-evacuations-aug-2/

#inews880

A proposal to amend the SEZ Act could boost MRO, defence, engineering and IT services by allowing INR payments for services to domestic clients

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/cabinet-note-in-the-works-to-end-forex-rule-for-sez-services/article71298388.ece

A huge great white shark was spotted off the coast of a popular Florida beach but scientists revealed this predator has gone against the grain, surprising them with his behaviour

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/great-white-shark-florida-beach-37504877

#Mirror

The National Bank Open, set to commence on August 2, is slated to be one of the biggest tournaments on the WTA calendar and the biggest one in Canada. Last year, Victoria Mboko made a name for herself by winning the title, leading to even more excitement around the event this year. To help the […]The post Government Takes Massive $500K Step to Boost Women’s Tennis at National Bank Open appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-government-takes-massive-five-hundred-k-step-to-boost-womens-tennis-at-national-bank-open/

Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed the claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he receives secret security briefings from intelligence officers as baseless and irresponsible. He urged Gachagua to shun divisive, violent, and tribal politics and instead embrace issue-based politics that would have a positive impact on the nation. “Gachagua’s […]The post CS Murkomen dismisses Gachagua’s claims of receiving state intelligence appeared first on KBC Digital.

https://www.kbc.co.ke/the-cs-terms-claims-baseless-reckless/

#kbc

Essendon’s Angus Clarke was taken to hospital after suffering a concussion and neck injury as Adelaide surged into the top four for the first time this year by dishing out a 72-point belting at Marvel Stadium. As round 21 drew to a close, Melbourne survived a major scare to defeat Gold Coast by nine points in Queensland and keep their top four hopes on track.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-tigers-defender-luke-trainor-set-to-face-mro-scrutiny-for-gut-punch-on-eagle-20260802-p60kps.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#brisbanetimes

Court cautions the Joint Directors of Urban Affairs and Secretaries of the Local Self-Government Institutions against strict action if violations continued

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-high-court-allows-last-chance-to-local-bodies-to-clean-out-illegal-flex-boards/article71297592.ece

Discover the best of Channel 5’s lineup for the coming week, from lively children’s adventures to gripping dramas and insightful news. Get tailored recommendations for every age group and interest, plus a quick‑look at the most popular shows each day.The post Channel 5’s Ultimate TV Guide: Paw Patrol, Castle & More – Your Perfect Week Ahead appeared first on .

https://www.shockya.com/news/2026/08/02/channel-5-weekly-guide/

#shockya

BOISE, Idaho — Three people were killed and seven more were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon, a Twin Falls city spokesman said.

https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/08/02/idaho-fast-food-restaurant-shooting-leaves-3-dead-and-7-injured-city-spokesman-says/stories/20260802107

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