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Inside the rise and future of hacky sack's throwback momentum

Hacky sack has always had nostalgic appeal and a grassroots playing base. But this spring, things really surged.

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona ratchet up efforts to sign Man City's Rodri

Barcelona are stepping up their pursuit of Man City midfielder Rodri. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Fantasy football managers, beware: The full 'Do Not Draft' list for 2026

The annual hit is back, with players Eric Karabell feels are going earlier than they should in drafts this summer.

Australia news live: ‘body’ found in suitcase was lifelike doll with ‘bruises and grazes’; Victorian Liberals promise weekly red bin pickup

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice say the remains found in a suitcase near Goulburn are not human.Supt Linda Bradbury with NSW police said:Some good news here that we don’t have a suspicious death of a human on our hands. … We are still undertaking more forensic work to identify what they are.

New Zealand Dollar drifts lower as USD recovers from post-NFP lows amid Mideast jitters

The NZD/USD pair is seen extending Friday's late pullback from the vicinity of the monthly peak – levels just above the 0.5900 mark – and drifting lower at the start of a new week.

United States Dollar Index advances above 99.50 due to Middle East risks

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is gaining ground after registering modest losses in the previous day and trading around 99.70 during the Asian hours on Monday.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD starts US CPI week on flat note around $63.50

Silver price (XAG/USD) trades in a tight range at around $63.50 during the Asian trading session at the start of the week. The white metal struggles for direction but is close to an almost seven-week high of $65.16 posted on Friday.

Australian Dollar weakens as safe-haven demand lifts US Dollar

AUD/USD inches lower after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 0.7060 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair holds losses as the US Dollar (USD) receives support from broad risk aversion.

Canadian Dollar pulls back from two-month top as rebounding USD counters higher oil prices

The USD/CAD pair attracts some dip-buyers at the start of a new week and recovers a part of Friday's heavy losses to the 1.3925 area, or a nearly two-month low.

Biggest remaining NBA free agents: Why these nine players are still on the market

Jalen Duren, James Harden and others remain in flux as the 2026-27 season draws closer.

NBA offseason buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates

We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on free agents such as DeMar DeRozan.

Ty Gibbs outlasts Christopher Bell, wins Cup Series race in Iowa

Ty Gibbs -- the 23-year-old grandson of former NFL coaching great and NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs -- used late pit strategy and held off teammate Christopher Bell over the final 20 laps to win the NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday at Iowa Speedway.

Gold retreats from June 17 highest amid USD uptick; holds above $4,300 pivotal support

Gold (XAU/USD) drifts lower at the start of a new week and moves away from its highest level since June 17, touched on Friday following the disappointing release of the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report.

Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach, dies at 86

Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at the age of 86 on Sunday.

Lynx's McBride drops 43, sets WNBA 3-point mark

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride set the WNBA single-game record by making 10 3-pointers Sunday in a 103-90 victory over the Dallas Wings.

Bridgewater retires again; Lions pivot to Dobbs

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the Detroit Lions and is retiring from the NFL, coach Dan Campbell said Sunday.

A's Wilson sets record with 111th errorless game

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, 24, set an MLB record for his position Sunday at Fenway Park, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game, passing former Baltimore Orioles infielder Mike Bordick, who had a 110-game stretch in 2002.

Sale, still fuming after balk, ejected before win

Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before a pitch was thrown in Sunday's 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees, a day after being called for a balk, the third of his career, that scored a run in a loss at Yankee Stadium.

Mourinho had deal to succeed Sir Alex at United

Jose Mourinho revealed in a documentary that he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 but tearfully turned back on the deal and returned to Chelsea.

Koivun, with just 6 starts, books final playoff spot

Jackson Koivun, who left Auburn in June and won the 3M Open in only his third start, narrowly hung on to the 70th spot and goes from college to the postseason in only two months.

Rivera earns back-to-back U.S. gymnastics titles

Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera, 18, won her second straight gymnastics national title on Sunday, rallying from fourth during the final day of competition with four poised and professional routines.

👀 Latest news from NFL training camps

Get all the news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3 finale: The rumble at Tumbleton

Ulf arrives late to the party and sets it ablaze.

Japanese Yen comes under pressure as BoJ division, unexpected current account deficit

USD/JPY gains ground after registering modest losses in the previous day, trading around 158.20 during the Asian hours on Monday.

British Pound moves away from multi-week top as Hormuz risks support USD

The GBP/USD pair edges lower at the start of a new week and moves further away from an over three-week high, or levels just above the 1.3500 psychological mark touched on Friday.

Euro consolidates below its highest level since June 17 as Mideast tensions support USD

The EUR/USD pair kicks off the new week on a subdued note and trades just above 1.1550 during the Asian session, well within striking distance of a fresh high since June 17, touched in reaction to the disappointing US jobs data on Friday.

Investors poured $82 million into Canary’s XRP ETF, but falling prices erased double what they put in

Unrealized XRP depreciation erased nearly twice the value added by net capital-share activity as token holdings rose 31.7%. The post Investors poured $82 million into Canary’s XRP ETF, but falling prices erased double what they put in appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Hormuz tensions escalate as unconfirmed missile attack amid fragile US-Iran talks

The ongoing US-Iran conflict has entered a crucial diplomatic phase, with intense fighting and strategic pressure around the vital Strait of Hormuz continuing to drive the dynamic of the war.

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7884 vs. 6.7904 previous

On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7884 compared to Friday's fix of 6.7904 and 6.7379 Reuters estimate.

BoJ Summary of Opinions: Board split on pace of rate hikes amid inflation risk

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) published the Summary of Opinions from the July 30-31 monetary policy meeting, which showed a split between members wanting to hold rates to assess the impact of the last rate hike and others pushing to continue or accelerate tightening. Key findings noted below.

WTI rises to near $79.50 amid uncertainty over reopening Strait of Hormuz

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price gains ground after registering nearly 1.5% losses in the previous trading day, hovering around $79.40 per barrel during the Asian hours on Monday. Crude oil prices advance as persistent uncertainty surrounds efforts to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.

BIP-110 dies with a whimper, CLARITY vote punted: Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 9

BIP-110 forks itself into oblivion with a “2-block chain” and CLARITY will finally get a Senate vote in September. The odds say that vote will be a No.

Ex-US defense secretary calls CLARITY Act a ‘national security bill’

Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the CLARITY Act is not merely a financial services bill, its a national security one.

In just 190 seconds, Grayscale quietly pulled the plug on three major altcoin ETFs

Cardano, Hedera and Polkadot registration withdrawals gave no reason for the retreat, while five other Grayscale altcoin filings remained preliminary. The post In just 190 seconds, Grayscale quietly pulled the plug on three major altcoin ETFs appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Koepka calls his play in return to Tour 'pathetic'

Brooks Koepka failed to qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs after another disappointing showing to finish off the season at the Wyndham Championship.

Panthers sign Trask as QB3 after King injury

The Panthers signed Kyle Trask as a third quarterback on Sunday with Hall of Fame game hero Haynes King expected to miss time with a hamstring injury.

Saints' Radunz done for season due to torn ACL

Saints guard Dillon Radunz is out for the season with a torn ACL.

Summary of Opinions at the Monetary Policy Meeting on July 30 and 31, 2026

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Summary of Opinions at the Monetary Policy Meeting on July 30 and 31, 2026”.

Principal Figures of Financial Institutions (July)

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Principal Figures of Financial Institutions (July)”.

Release of Latest "Loans and Bills Discounted by Sector" and "Loans to Households" Data

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Release of Latest "Loans and Bills Discounted by Sector" and "Loans to Households" Data”.

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check

Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

José Mourinho reveals he signed contract to succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013

Mourinho: I reneged on deal and returned to ChelseaFerguson confirms story in new Netflix documentaryJosé Mourinho has revealed he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 only to tearfully renege on the deal and return to Chelsea.The football world was rocked when the Scottish great announced he was retiring having

A pre-revenue AI crypto startup funneled $12 million into EV as bad crypto trades erased 97% of cash in six months

The pre-revenue company ended June with $577,328 in cash while its RoboShare pilot and discounted equity facility remained conditional. The post A pre-revenue AI crypto startup funneled $12 million into EV as bad crypto trades erased 97% of cash in six months appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 1: Arsenal

With most of their rivals changing managers, can the champions go back-to-back for the first time in more than 90 years?Guardian writers’ predicted position: 1st (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’ prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 1st Continue reading...

Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd

David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.

Joaquín Niemann wins on LIV; Rahm season-long champ

Joaquín Niemann went wire-to-wire at Trump International, finishing at 16-under 268 for his ninth career victory in the last three years.

Dogs, descents and dehydration: Tour de France Femmes 2026 – in pictures

The fifth edition of women’s version of the Tour de France featured 147 riders from 21 teams racing 1,175km, broken into three flat stages, three hilly stages, an individual time trial stage and two mountain stages which included a first visit to Mont Ventoux. Here are some of our favourite images from nine exhilarating stages Continue reading...

African quartet secure Women's World Cup places

Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Brennan secures FedEx Cup Playoffs spot with Wyndham Championship win

Michael Brennan secured his place in the FedExCup Playoffs as he won the Wyndham Championship by three strokes from Beau Hossler.

No. 1 Sinner (knee) withdraws from Cincinnati

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Sunday said he's dealing with a bothersome right knee and will not play in the Cincinnati Open.

Vollering wins 2nd Women's Tour de France title

Dutch rider Demi Vollering won the Women's Tour de France for the second time after riding to victory in Sunday's ninth and final stage to extend her winning margin.

With $0 in revenue and 35 idle machines in storage, an inactive Bitcoin miner printed 1.65 billion shares to stay alive

Only 800 million of those shares raised $700,000 in cash as the inactive miner searched for an operating restart. The post With $0 in revenue and 35 idle machines in storage, an inactive Bitcoin miner printed 1.65 billion shares to stay alive appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Papers: Man Utd and Arsenal chase Club Brugge full-back Seys

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...

Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title

Joaquin Niemann leads throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event while Jon Rahm secures his third straight season title.

Rahm reigns again after Niemann wins LIV Golf New York

Jon Rahm clinched the LIV Golf season points title for a third straight year despite finishing tied for 41st at LIV Golf New York, where Joaquin Niemann claimed a three-shot victory for his ninth win in the last three years.

Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living

First of PM’s ‘everyday fixes’ to be banning fake discounts and making it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptionsAndy Burnham: I’ll end the rip-offs that people hateAndy Burnham has promised a series of measures to tackle the cost of living, including a ban on fake discounts and making it easier for people to escape unwanted subscriptions.The crackdown on “r

McInnes left frustrated amid Rangers' poor start to season

Derek McInnes is still seeking a win after three games as Rangers managers and feels hard done by following a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian and injury to big-money striker Youssef Chermiti.

Villa interested in Endrick loan - Monday's gossip

Aston Villa interested in Endrick loan, Harry Kane expected to extend Bayern Munich deal and Arsenal make Bradley Barcola contact, plus more.

Crypto holders face an Aug 27 deadline to save 21 tokens before Kraken liquidates them into thin order books

Withdrawals close at 14:00 UTC, then thin markets could determine what automatic liquidation returns. The post Crypto holders face an Aug 27 deadline to save 21 tokens before Kraken liquidates them into thin order books appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Scotland scrape past UAE with one wicket & ball left

Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee.

Embattled hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source Foundry

The AI-focused hedge fund is still making some big bets.

Livingstone and Brevis power Spirit to success

A partnership of 103 between Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis, including some huge sixes, sees London Spirit coast to victory over Birmingham Phoenix.

Were signs always there that Vrancken's Hearts would come good?

Heart of Midlothian have at last secured their first win under new head coach Wouter Vrancken, but statistics suggested it was only a matter of time.

Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification

Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.

Game of Thrones: The Mad King review – an action-packed saga of dry ice and fire

Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonThis prequel to the TV series has one joust after another, spectacular stagecraft and plenty of modern resonanceDuring the RSC’s 65 years, numerous Lears have lost their minds and frequent Caesars been slaughtered by their courts. Now, though, a tyrant new to its stages faces both fates.

A proposed Ethereum upgrade threatens to kill native yield and force SharpLink’s $125M treasury into high-risk DeFi

EIP-8363 would drive net consensus yield to zero at 60.25 million ETH staked, shifting the burden toward variable fees, MEV and DeFi returns. The post A proposed Ethereum upgrade threatens to kill native yield and force SharpLink’s $125M treasury into high-risk DeFi appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Don Nelson, the second-winnigest head coach in NBA history, dies aged 86

The legendary coach and former player, credited for introducing the “Nellie ball”, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 2012 for – at the time – holding the most wins as a head coach in NBA history.

Hibs stun Rangers with win at Ibrox

Watch highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Hibernian.

Hogh scores first half hat-trick as Celtic romp Kilmarnock

Highlights of the Scottish Premiership match between Kilmarnock and Celtic.

Hearts brush aside Dundee United in return to winning ways

Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Hearts and Dundee Utd.

Motherwell 0-0 Falkirk

Watch the highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell and Falkirk.

'Celtic fans are going to fall in love with him' - Hogh makes his mark

Kasper Hogh earns rave reviews after his first goals - and first hat-trick - for Celtic in Saturday's 5-1 thrashing of Kilmarnock.

Bonding & building - what we learned about Alonso's Chelsea in pre-season

Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?

Bitcoin 'Anti-Spam' Fork Sputters to a Halt After Mining Just Two Blocks

The breakaway chain drew just 2.53% of mining support, leaving its blocks hours apart and roughly 350 days from a difficulty adjustment while the main network powered ahead.

'Very pathetic' - Koepka fumes after missing FedExCup Playoffs

Brooks Koepka labelled missing the FedExCup Playoffs "pathetic" in a brutally honest assessment of his game after a low finish at the Wyndham Championship.

Guimaraes can ignite something different in us - Arteta

Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.

Hull lets late lead slip as Huang, 17, wins again

England's Charley Hull lets slip a one-shot lead with two holes to play at the PIF London Championship as 17-year-old Anna Huang wins her fourth event on the Ladies' European Tour.

Anthropic is turning Claude Code’s auto mode on by default

Programming with Claude Code will soon require even less human oversight.

Seesaw draw in Malaysia gives Xabi Alonso food for thought at Chelsea

Delap scores twice from spot in 3-3 draw with JDTManager made 11 changes against Malaysian championsChelsea’s problems mounted as their pre-season tour came to an end in a strangely fiery draw against the Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim. The omens do not look promising with a bloated choice of forwards, echoes of their inexperience and indiscipline la

Don Nelson, legendary coach and five-time NBA champion as player, dies at 86

Nelson had second-most coaching wins in NBA historyWon five titles with Boston Celtics in 1960s and 70sHelped develop stars Steph Curry and Dirk NowitzkiDon Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died on Sunday. He was 86.“On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and g

A major Bitcoin miner burned through 357 BTC on secret compute deals while its output plummeted

Production and managed hashrate fell in July, while the price and economics of the prepaid capacity remain undisclosed. The post A major Bitcoin miner burned through 357 BTC on secret compute deals while its output plummeted appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Defiant Hodgkinson says home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold

Keely Hodgkinson will seek to prove she is still number one following a "tricky" outdoor season when she faces world-class rivals for European 800m gold in Birmingham.

Hodgkinson believes gold at home European Championships ‘would mean almost as much as Olympics’

British 800m star is headline act as Birmingham hostsAudrey Werro clash to be ‘race of the championships’Keely Hodgkinson says winning a European gold medal in front of her home fans in Birmingham this week will be nearly as special as her Olympic title in Paris.Hodgkinson is the headline act as the European Athletics Champion­ships come to Britain for the f

Arteta expects Guimarães to ‘ignite’ Arsenal and help take team to new level

Arsenal lose 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in Emirates CupMan City’s wide players shine in 3-2 win against AtléticoThe Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has backed “warrior” Bruno Guimarães to “ignite something different” in the Premier League champions. The Brazil midfielder was introduced to fans ahead of Sunday’s 3-2 defeat by Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cu

Tour de France Femmes: Vollering wins second title but tactics row rumbles on

Dutch cyclist finishes 1:18 clear of Kasia Niewiadoma‘I know what’s right and what’s not,’ runner-up saysIn the end, there was no debate. Demi Vollering went clear on the Col d’Èze, overlooking Nice, to win her second Tour de France Femmes from rival Kasia Niewiadoma, champion in 2024, by one minute and 18 seconds.The decisive attacks came on the narrow snak

Is Clarity's delay a blessing in disguise?: State of Crypto

The crypto industry is angry and disappointed that the Senate is not holding a procedural vote on the Clarity Act this month, but that isn't the worst possible outcome.

Stokes fires Durham to One-Day Cup victory over Essex in Gay's absence

Ben Stokes made a quickfire 43 to help Durham to a 20-run victory over Essex in their One-Day Cup Group B match at Darlington despite the absence of England Test opener Emilio Gay.

Sources: Commanders' Tunsil suffers torn triceps

Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps in practice, will likely require surgery and will miss at least a significant portion of the regular season, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Steve Wyche on Saturday.

Cunningham calls Carrington's foul 'unnecessary'

The Sky's DiJonai Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 and ejected Saturday after a hard foul across the face and neck area of Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.

Tommy John bids farewell: 'Will never forget you'

Tommy John, the namesake for the elbow surgery many top MLB players have undergone, did not attend the New York Yankees' Old-Timers' Day on Saturday as he shared a vague message about his health.

Email 'hoax' nearly ended Falconer's Hundred hopes

How concerns over phishing online, rather than fishing outside off stump, nearly scuppered Caleb Falconer's hopes of a contract in The Hundred.

McInnes on Rangers' woe: We're not as bad as people think

Derek McInnes believes Rangers "aren't as bad as people think" despite his winless start to life at Ibrox.

Investors poured $267 million into Bitwise’s Solana ETF, but market losses erased every cent

$262.9 million of unrealized SOL depreciation drove most of a $316 million operational loss. The post Investors poured $267 million into Bitwise’s Solana ETF, but market losses erased every cent appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Prophets review – a mysterious tale of faith at the end of the world

Assembly Roxy, EdinburghA researcher encounters an isolated community in thrall to a mysterious religious leader in Jack MacGregor’s atmospheric but elusive dramaWhat impresses about Jack MacGregor as a playwright is their willingness to take us into the wider world. Nightlands was set in a deserted Russian research base in Svalbard; Everything Under the Sun

Vollering wins final stage to clinch second Tour title

Demi Vollering shows her prowess on the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes to become the race's first two-time winner.

Como sign defender Chalobah from Chelsea

Como have signed defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in a deal worth more than £30m.

Iraola says Liverpool have work to do as familiar frailties in defence prove costly

Head coach frustrated by ‘tired’ performanceMonaco come from two down to win 3-2 at AnfieldAndoni Iraola told his Liverpool team they have work to do after ­squandering a 2-0 lead against Monaco to lose a second successive pre-season friendly.The former Bournemouth coach last managed a game at Anfield almost exactly a year ago in the memorable opener to the

World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open

World number one Jannik Sinner withdraws from this week's Cincinnati Open because of a knee injury, but still expects to be fit for the US Open later this month.

Vollering holds off Niewiadoma in dramatic final stage to win Tour de France Femmes – live reaction

Live cycling updates from 15.05 BST/16.05 CETFollow us on Instagram | Mail LukeVollering, after taking yellow yesterday: “In a stage race you take it day by day … you can be disappointed in the evening.“But in the morning, you put on a new mask, and you go again.” Continue reading...

Rainford-Brent and Finn give a catching masterclass

After some of the incredible catches in the Hundred this year, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Steven Finn talk about the technique that goes in to them.

Hibernian stun Rangers at Ibrox while O’Neill misses Høgh treble in Celtic win

Callum Wright scores injury-time winner for visitorsMartin O’Neill absent from Rugby Park after operationDerek McInnes suffered a damaging home debut as Rangers manager with a 2-1 Premiership defeat to Hibernian compounded by striker Youssef Chermiti being carried off the pitch on a stretcher.David Gray’s side took the lead in the 12th minute with a Josh Cam

We cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola

After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".

Samangan stars in Prix Maurice de Gheest

Samangan gave Francis-Henri Graffard another Group One success with victory in the ARC Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.

Marsh fifty helps SunRisers past Welsh Fire in The Hundred

Mitchell Marsh's half-century and three wickets from Brydon Carse helped SunRisers Leeds take a big step towards the men's Hundred eliminator with a crushing 71-run victory over Welsh Fire.

Digne completes move to PSG from Aston Villa

France international Lucas Digne has completed his move from Aston Villa to European champions Paris St-Germain.

Kapp stars as Spirit win by 32 runs against Phoenix

Marizanne Kapp stars with the bat as London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred at Lord's.

‘I’m not ready to compete’: Jannik Sinner pulls out of Cincinnati Open

World No 1 out of tournament with knee injuryItalian trying to stay fit for US Open which starts 30 AugustThe World No 1, Jannik Sinner, has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, the Italian announced on Sunday.“After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in

'Exciting' Sun Goddess looks the part in Phoenix Stakes

Sun Goddess came from last to first to provide Aidan O’Brien with his 18th win in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh.

London mayor orders council to drop plan to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and West End

Exclusive: Sadiq Khan urges Westminster council to adopt ‘positive vision of economic growth’ of nightlifeSadiq Khan has ordered Westminster council to scrap a policy that would ban new pubs and bars from opening in Soho and the West End of London.This comes after the Guardian revealed the council’s new licensing policy asks pubs to stop customers from stand

White House warns CLARITY Act will die Sept 15 unless 7 Democrats vote yes

The White House is raising pressure on Senate Democrats ahead of a Sept. 15 vote on the CLARITY Act, arguing that lawmakers have already had enough time to reach a deal on crypto market structure.

La Liga president Javier Tebas says ‘Infantino era is over’ at Fifa

Tebas says Swiss is ‘destroying essence of football’Any reform at highest levels must be ‘genuine’Javier Tebas says Gianni Infantino’s position as Fifa president is untenable, claiming he is “destroying the very essence of football” while calling for reform at the highest levels of the game.The La Liga president, who is a longstanding and vociferous critic o

Hibs win at Rangers as McInnes remains winless

Derek McInnes is still looking for his first win as Rangers manager after Hibernian netted an injury-time winner to triumph 2-1 at Ibrox.

Sunrisers thump Welsh Fire to inch closer to knockouts

Mitch Marsh makes 50 as Sunrisers Leeds post 201-4 at Headingley and beat Welsh Fire by 71 runs to move closer to a place in the knockouts of The Hundred men's competition.

Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open as knee injury raises US Open fears

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with an injury to his right knee.

Coleman training with Killybegs - but no GAA return for now

Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been training with Killybegs but a return to his local Gaelic football club is unlikely to be on the cards for now.

Bitcoin BIP-110 split widens as fork freezes at 2 blocks

Bitcoin’s BIP-110 branch remains frozen after two blocks, falling 111 blocks behind as miner signaling drops to zero in the new period.

Litchfield helps Sunrisers boost knockout hopes

Sunrisers Leeds keep their hopes of making The Hundred knockout phase alive with a six-wicket win over Welsh Fire, which simultaneously eliminates their opponents.

XRP Ledger retires 5 amendments, users unaffected

XRP Ledger v3.3.0 retires five long active amendments, including Clawback, removing legacy code while leaving user facing features intact.

TechCrunch Mobility: Zoox prepares for launch and Uber’s AV empire

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

Michael Saylor reveals how ChatGPT helped Strategy unlock $15 billion for its Bitcoin machine

Michael Saylor says Strategy used AI to design a new class of preferred stocks that ultimately allowed the company to raise roughly $15 billion for its Bitcoin strategy. The Strategy executive chairman said he turned to AI after the company’s existing financing channels, including common-stock sales and convertible bonds, were becoming harder to scale.

Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone? review – morose misadventures of a luckless bachelor

Monkey Barrel, EdinburghThe SNL UK star’s romantic failures and house-share humiliations make for a fun hour of downbeat yet twinkling comedyA recent star of Saturday Night Live UK, Paddy Young is enjoying a moment of life-changing fulfilment and success. But “I’ve brought the worst plus-one to the party,” he says – by which he means himself.

Trump loses, Murphy breaks record at China Open

World number one Judd Trump loses to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham, Shaun Murphy sets a new scoring record and Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a winning start to his campaign on day two of the China Open.

Motherwell held to goalless draw at home to Falkirk

Motherwell signed off for their Conference League third-round qualifier against HJK Helsinki with a goalless draw against Falkirk.

New boys shine as Vrancken gets first Hearts win

Three Hearts summer signings were on target as Wouter Vrancken belatedly got his reign up and running with an emphatic 4-0 win over Dundee United.

How the fates of all 30 MLB teams have changed since the trade deadline

Here's how each club's playoff hopes have risen or fallen, plus how complete every MLB roster is today.

Trump weighs Iran war exit without nuclear deal: WSJ

Trump is privately weighing an Iran war exit without a nuclear deal if Hormuz reopens, as Tehran demands compensation and sanctions relief.

HYPE team unlock sends 433,025 tokens toward exchanges

HyperLabs unlocked 433,025 HYPE worth over $23M, with tokens routed through Flowdesk and exchanges as onchain data shows partial sales.

Liverpool throw away another 2-0 lead as Iraola loses first Anfield game

Liverpool threw away another pre-season lead as Monaco came from behind to win 3-2 in Andoni Iraola's first game in charge at Anfield.

Who will be the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL draft? 16 players in the mix and their chances

Is the No. 1 pick destined to be a QB such as Dante Moore or Arch Manning?

WNBA quickly rescinds Clark's 8th tech; no ban

The WNBA rescinded a technical foul against Caitlin Clark on Saturday, less than two hours after she received what would have been her eighth of the season.

Brees, Fitzgerald, Kuechly enter Hall of Fame

Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly were among those inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Scherzer moves into 10th all time in strikeouts

Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer moved into 10th place in career strikeouts with 3,516 after fanning four vs. the Phillies on Saturday night.

Tigers' Jobe 'electrifying' in return from surgery

Detroit right-hander Jackson Jobe, in his first big league outing in more than 14 months after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, led the resurgent Tigers to an 8-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday at Oracle Park.

Every active NFL player who could make the Hall -- including 17 who could retire now and get in

We went roster by roster to pick out the NFL players who are on track to make the Hall of Fame one day.

Is Russell Wilson going to the Hall of Fame?

Wilson looked to be well on his way to the Hall after 10 seasons, but a rough end to his career has complicated his candidacy.

Coinbase drops 5 tokens but keeps withdrawals open

coinbase disabled trading for IDEX, LRC, OMNI, PIRATE and FIS across its main platforms, while holders can still withdraw their tokens.

Everton's McNeil & Palace's Johnson poised for swap

Everton and Crystal Palace are in talks about a swap deal that would see Toffees' winger Dwight McNeil join the Eagles, and Wales international Brennan Johnson move in the opposite direction.

Dodgers snap 7-game skid, edge Diamondbacks

It took 10 innings, but the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak by outlasting the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday night at Chase Field.

Wall Street put $7B into tokenized funds, but under 1% is actually being used in DeFi

DeFi recorded 99 hacks in the second quarter of 2026, more than any quarter on record in DeFiLlama's database. Real-world tokenized assets in use inside DeFi protocols have since climbed to nearly $3.97 billion, a fresh all-time high.

Hyperliquid’s RWA perps boom is eating into the revenue that backs HYPE

Revenue has fallen four quarters running while open interest hit a record high. The gap is a fee-sharing program that hands half the platform's volume to outside builders.

Historian Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy

On the latest episode of Equity, we spoke to Jill Lepore about "government by machines" and why Elon Musk is a bad science fiction reader.

Arsenal concede 'poor goals' as Dortmund win Emirates Cup

Arsenal produced more comical defending in pre-season as Borussia Dortmund won 3-2 in north London to win the Emirates Cup.

Welcome to 'The Sanctuary': Inside top prospect Ahmed Nur's trip to the NBA's offseason retreat

"The Sanctuary" is an offseason performance retreat for NBA players, and top high school prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket.

Tyrese Haliburton, Jade Jones hold official wedding celebration with 50 Cent performance

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I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming review – brilliant bulletin from Ukrainian frontline dives deep into culture war

Locarno film festivalA couple attempting to leave Ukraine when the war begins encounter gender identity issues in this bold and challenging filmA movie’s themes could hardly be more urgent and contemporary than those on offer in this entirely absorbing film from German director Isabelle Stever and Ukrainian critic turned screenwriter Anna Melikova. It’s a bu

Chinese EV sales surge to new high in Europe putting tariffs under scrutiny

Imports this year now account for 14% of the market amid claims vehicles are being dumped in the EU and UKChinese electric car sales have risen across Europe to a record high driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK and a surge in buyers in Italy.Against a backdrop of claims that Chinese carmakers are “dumping” state-subsidised vehicles in the EU an

The AI safety test is becoming a safety risk

AI agents are escaping cybersecurity testing environments and reaching real-world systems, raising questions about whether safety infrastructure, industry standards and regulation can keep pace with increasingly powerful models.

Fernandez dominates to win British MotoGP at Silverstone

Trackhouse Racing's Raul Fernandez wins the British MotoGP, ahead of Aprilia's championship leader Jorge Martin, at Silverstone.

Strategy teases next Bitcoin move after 1,030 BTC transfer

Strategy’s next Bitcoin move is in focus after Saylor’s Sunday teaser, a 1,030 BTC transfer and last week’s confirmed $104.7M sale.

Late heartache for Hull as Huang snatches PIF London title

Charley Hull surrendered the lead with a double-bogey on the 17th as Anna Huang stormed to a two-shot victory at the PIF London Championship at Centurion Club.

Hearts agree £1.7m deal to sell Kyziridis to unnamed Turkish club

Heart of Midlothian agree a deal to sell Greece winger Alexandros Kyziridis to a Turkish club for a fee of around £1.7m.

Hogh hits hat-trick as Celtic ease past hapless Kilmarnock

Record signing Kasper Hogh silenced his early critics with a first-half hat-trick as Celtic swept Kilmarnock aside on the new grass pitch at Rugby Park.

Bitcoin investors pour $853 million into spot ETFs. BlackRock’s IBIT claims the bulk

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $853.54 million in net inflows last week, the strongest since mid-April, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking the bulk.

Brazilian top-flight club wear name of English fan with MND on shirts

Brazilian top flight club Coritiba wear the name of an English fan from Norwich on their shirts to raise awareness of motor neurone disease.

Never sell treasury model cracks again as 1,635 BTC is offloaded shrinking Empery reserves by 76% in weeks

The company retained 1,279 BTC by Aug. 6, with 954 pledged against $35 million of debt.

This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you

A security researcher has designed an algorithm that can create computer-generated patterns capable of hiding people, faces, and vehicles from detection by surveillance cameras.

Bitcoin BIP-110 enters mandatory phase at 2.53% support

Bitcoin’s BIP-110 branch stalled after two blocks and fell 98 blocks behind, after mandatory signaling began with only 2.53% miner support.

What happens when a stablecoin depegs for 30 seconds

Most traders assume depegs are slow. They are not.

‘I’ve definitely lost followers’: influencers face backlash over Meta ‘pervert glasses’ content

Using ‘spy glasses’ made by Facebook owner leads to floods of negative comments, say content creators It was hardly an offensive video. Amid the buzz of the Tour de France finale, Oliver Hooson filmed himself whipping up a delicious-looking flat white for a fellow cycling enthusiast.

Newsquawk week ahead: RBA announcement and US retail sales

Mon: BoJ Summary of OpinionsTue: RBA AnnouncementWed: German Final Inflation (Jul), IEA OMR, OPEC MOMR, US CPI (Jul)Thu: Norges Bank Announcement, UK GDP (Q2), US PPI (Jul)Fri: EZ Employment (Q2) and GDP 2nd Estimate (Q2), US Retail Sales (Jul), US University of Michigan Prelim (Aug)BoJ Summary of Opinions (Mon):The BoJ will release the Summary of Opinions f

Regal Cinema CEO comes out in support of Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

CEOs of the country's two biggest theater chains say they support the merger of Paramount-Skydance with Warner Brothers-Discovery.

How FIFA President Gianni Infantino reached the pinnacle of power in soccer

Gianni Infantino is facing intense heat over a failed plan to privatize the World Cup. He is a lawyer who rose to the pinnacle of soccer and is now trying to hold onto his job.

A website makes music using the real-time New York City subway schedule

The website trainjazz.com creates jazz using the live locations of New York City subway trains.

The Field Museum in Chicago is connecting Pokémon to fossils. It's a hit

The "Pokémon Fossil Museum," a new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum connecting the popular video game to real-world fossils, is drawing huge crowds.

IMF warns local stablecoins could speed dollar adoption

IMF official Dan Katz says local stablecoins could ease conversion into dollar tokens, raising dollarization risks across emerging markets.

'He can't miss!' | Hogh running rampant with first-half hat-trick

Hogh runs rampant with first-half hat-trick for Celtic.

Fulham agree £30m fee for Southampton's Charles

Fulham agree a deal worth up to £30m for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, subject to a medical.

Welsh Fire eliminated after heavy defeat by Sunrisers Leeds

Welsh Fire are eliminated from The Hundred Women's competition after Phoebe Litchfield makes 55 to give the Sunrisers Leeds a six-wicket victory at Headingley.

AI financial advisers carry a hidden Bitcoin bias activated by a single specific switch

An AI financial adviser receives the same client three times, with the finances and tolerance for risk left unchanged. The first prompt asks for a diversified long-term portfolio.

This former notorious red-light district is now one of the world’s top AI hubs

More than 20 years ago, King's Cross was one of the seediest area's in London. Now it's sprouting something new.

Crypto is going through a massive dot-com style shakeout as over 100 projects fold in 2026

An industry-wide reckoning is weeding out unsustainable startups, leaving behind only the protocols with real cash flow and actual users.

Sunrisers Leeds dominate Welsh Fire to remain in eliminator contention

Sunrisers Leeds kept themselves in contention for The Hundred eliminator while dumping Welsh Fire out of the women's competition in a one-sided contest at Headingley.

Trump Media, Crypto.com end $6.42B CRO treasury deal

Trump Media ended its $6.42B CRO treasury combination and dropped direct Truth Social prediction integration as it shifts focus to TAE.

False Ronaldo wedding reports sent huge crowd of fans to another couple's big day. Cristiano found it hilarious

With rumors circulating that Cristiano Ronaldo was set to marry partner Georgina Rodríguez in his hometown on Saturday, hundreds of fans flocked to the cathedral and saw the wedding of a different couple entirely.

'The first of many!' | Hogh opens Celtic account early on at Kilmarnock

Kasper Hogh scored his first Celtic goal inside the opening two minutes of Celtic’s away match at Kilmarnock.

Five-time Super League champion Makinson to retire

Catalans Dragons winger Tommy Makinson announces he will retire at the end of the season.

'Iron sharpens iron': New CB McDuffie elevating Rams' WRs

True back-and-forths between WRs Adams, Nacua and new CB McDuffie hints at a promising season ahead for the Rams.

Bybit wins U.S. court support to trace $1.5B hack funds

Bybit won U.S. court orders to trace and freeze assets from its $1.5B North Korea linked hack, with $48.4M recovered and $30.5M frozen.

Sevilla close to signing Scottish striker Ure in £7.9m deal

Sevilla near a £7.9m move to sign Scotland Under-21 striker Robbie Ure from Swedish club IK Sirius.

How will Bruno Guimarães fit in Arsenal's midfield?

Arsenal have spent £75 million to sign 28-year-old Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, but how will he fit in an already stacked midfield?

'Outstanding innings' - Litchfield hits rapid 55

Phoebe Litchfield makes an "outstanding" 55 off 25 balls for Sunrisers Leeds against Welsh Fire at Headingley.

Liverpool 2-3 Monaco commentary

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Liverpool 2-3 Monaco commentary”.

Man Utd working on deal to sign Leicester teenager Page

Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Leicester teenager Louis Page.

The 51 freshmen poised to make an impact on the 2026 college football season

They are not the top-ranked recruits, but these first-year players could affect conference and CFP races.

A $1.8 billion leverage trap is building on Solana as traders pay 11-month high rates to defend $78

Aggregated funding on SOL perpetual futures has climbed to its highest level since September 2025, according to Velo data. Solana's futures open interest sits near $1.8 billion, equal to roughly 23.1 million SOL in notional exposure at current prices.

This rising painter reimagines Renaissance art in a cocoa plantation in Cameroon

A new gallery show in London features the paintings of Marc Padeu, playing with themes from Renaissance art and bringing them to his homeland of Cameroon.

Galaxy says Ethereum, Solana may rethink token inflation models

Ethereum and Solana are reassessing token issuance as EIP-8363 and two Solana proposals test how much inflation is needed for security.

Five-time Super League winner Makinson to retire at end of 2026 campaign

Tommy Makinson has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of the current 2026 Super League campaign.

Is Arsenal's defending a concern after Dortmund defeat?

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Is Arsenal's defending a concern after Dortmund defeat?”.

What we learned from Jaissle's first game in charge at Newcastle

Substitute Yoane Wissa scored twice to give Matthias Jaissle a winning start as Newcastle boss with a 2-1 comeback pre-season win at 10-man Valencia.

As AI guzzles water and energy, we are already facing a choice: datacentres or homes? | John Harris

Whitehall wants to triple their number in the UK. Yet in Slough, I saw the impact they’re having on communitiesAmid headlines about the UK’s drought, Europe’s wildfires and impossible global temperatures, it was 28C when I arrived in Slough last Monday.

BIP-110 Bitcoin branch stalls after two blocks as gap widens

The enforcing fork remains stuck at Bitcoin’s full mining difficulty as mandatory signaling proceeds with little hashpower support.

Bitcoin split into two chains overnight, but a silent miner boycott just halted the enforcing BIP-110 chain

None of the first 59 dominant-chain blocks signaled for the proposal, while its enforcing branch mined one successor before stalling. The post Bitcoin split into two chains overnight, but a silent miner boycott just halted the enforcing BIP-110 chain appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Mount Toba eruption doesn't seem like it could nearly kill our species

The massive Toba eruption seems to have had little climate impact.

Britain is paying the price for failing to invest in its young people | Richard Partington

Alan Milburn has outlined a generation cut adrift by austerity. We must grasp the nettle and rebuild a preventive stateMost people think Britain is not working as it should.

Sunday Puzzle: City, State

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KQED listener Sara McNinch of Redwood City, California.

Hibs stun Rangers with late winner LIVE!

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Hibs stun Rangers with late winner LIVE!”.

Rangers face Hibs after Celtic hit five at Kilmarnock LIVE!

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Rangers face Hibs after Celtic hit five at Kilmarnock LIVE!”.

Super Furry Animals’ foray into football is not part of Big Music’s money grab | Emma John

The sponsorship deal between Cwmbran Celtic and the Welsh indie-rockers is a nostalgia trip rather than a cynical attempt to monetise ‘adjacent audiences’As someone born on the cusp of the gen X-millennial divide, I am the perfect target for today’s 90s nostalgia. I played my modest, teenage part in the Battle of Britpop (verbal skirmisher, Blur division); I

Hostile review – surreal spaghetti western is a wild and wordless ride

Church Hill theatre, EdinburghAt the Edinburgh international festival, Olivier Rannou’s lone cowboy encounters desert dangers in a mix of clowning, mime and visual trickeryThe lone ranger at the centre of Olivier Rannou’s family-friendly western initially appears as stranded and desolate as one of Samuel Beckett’s anti-heroes. Parched and prone across a tabl

MARA pledges 18,750 BTC for $600M in new loans

MARA pledged 18,750 BTC worth about $1.2B to secure $600M in new borrowing for corporate needs, energy assets and AI expansion.

Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public

PM expected to announce policies to tackle cost of living and indicate intent to help improve country’s high streetsAndy Burnham is to undertake a national tour this coming week as he aims to improve the government’s connection with the British public during his premiership.The prime minister is expected to announce a set of policies that will help people fi

Brazil sets 24-hour hold on $10,000 crypto transfers

Brazil will require VASPs to hold some crypto transfers to foreign platforms or self-custody wallets for up to 24 hours from Jan. 1, 2027.

Why crypto ‘audited’ badges are giving investors a dangerous false sense of security

At 1:30 p.m. UTC on Feb.

Carrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington is ejected from her side's defeat by Indiana Fever for committing a hard foul, before taking to social media to post "white privilege".

Semenyo stars as Man City come from behind to beat Atletico LIVE!

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Semenyo stars as Man City come from behind to beat Atletico LIVE!”.

TWO REDS as tempers flare between Scott and Antony!

Watch as Bournemouth's 2-2 draw with Real Betis was anything but a pre-season friendly, as an on-pitch brawl resulted in two red cards, including one for former Manchester United winger Antony.

McKenna claims IBF middleweight title in Dublin

Aaron McKenna produces a dominant performance against Etinosa Oliha to claim the IBF world middleweight title in his first professional fight on Irish soil.

Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily

A Roman-era shipwreck has been found off Mazara del Vallo, along with hundreds of amphorae on the seabed. Culture Minister Giuli has hailed the discovery as "extraordinary".

Brazil targets crypto fraud with up to 24-hour transfer hold

The rules, effective Jan. 1, 2027, cover transactions above $10,000 sent to overseas providers or self-custody wallets, along with other transfers flagged for review.

‘Even the good guys were doing bad things’: the wild, twisted story behind the new Tiger King

Monsters of God is a jaw-dropping new series from the makers of the hit Netflix pandemic smash, exploring the murky world of exotic reptile smugglingIn 1993, a sci-fi blockbuster about an animal theme park that resurrected the dinosaurs sparked more than a flurry of interest in those long-extinct beasts. It left audiences jonesing for the next best thing: a

Where are the Ugandan boxers? Four are latest athletes to vanish after UK sports events

Team manager has ‘no idea’ why they disappeared, after reports one of Commonwealth Games athletes said they intended to claim asylumYears of arduous preparation and training had come to fruition and the pressure was finally lifted. After competing for their country in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, athletes from Uganda were afforded a couple of days’ sig

Foriegner review – will drinking your own urine get you a US visa?

Summerhall, EdinburghSohrab Haghverdi takes pleasure at winding up the audience in a subversively funny ‘anti-comedy’ of autobiographical insight and political provocationSohrab Haghverdi says he wants to be liked. I’m not so sure.

AI push is putting banks at mercy of tech firms, warns Moody’s

Finance sector will gain from the tech but it will need substantial investment and create risks, says rating agencyThe rating agency Moody’s has said the race to adopt AI is putting big banks at the mercy of a small group of Silicon Valley firms, leaving them vulnerable to widespread outages and price gouging by profit-hungry tech bosses.The financial sector

CLARITY Act faces Sept. 15 test as Grayscale sees low odds

Grayscale says CLARITY Act passage in 2026 looks unlikely, while the Senate prepares a Sept. 15 procedural test after its August recess.

Scott and Antony sent off in Bournemouth v Betis friendly

Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Real Betis' Antony are sent off after a confrontation during a friendly match in Seville, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Fifa defends Gianni Infantino and launches attack after ‘effort to undermine’ president

Fifa backs ‘democratically-elected’ presidentThinly-veiled attack aimed on Uefa as crisis roars onFifa last night issued a thinly-veiled attack on Uefa and other leading figures in European football in a statement which alleged there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine Fifa and its president,” as football’s civil war escalated further.Uef

FIFA defends Infantino after revelations of his alleged 'lover' paid off by UEFA

After staying silent during Infantino's plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by UEFA when he was general secretary.

Messi misses Miami defeat after death of father

Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father.

Unmasking London City's Spanish superstar

Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in WSL history - but who is the person behind the global stardom?

‘Chris Martin seems nice – but Coldplay make me feel carsick!’: Lucy Beaumont’s honest playlist

As a tween, Hull’s finest learned the rap from Waterfalls – now she blubs to prog. But which song from a British singer-songwriter is her guilty pleasure?The first song I fell in love with Caravan of Love by the Housemartins, when I was four or five.

Alexia Putellas: ‘I’m hungry to win, to fight with my teammates for victory’

London City Lionesses’ headline signing talks expectations, the lure of playing in England and the prospect of being kicked by her former teammatesMomentarily, Alexia Putellas appears somewhat nervous, stepping inside the cramped conference room in a Kent hotel to see 23 reporters squeezed inside, all eager to hear from the Women’s Super League’s newest glob

‘Like being in prison’: the ship crews stuck in Gulf since February

US-Iran war has stranded up to 20,000 seafarers, mostly Indian and Filipino crews, with none knowing when the nightmare will endThe panicked crew of a cargo ship broadcast a distress signal late on Monday night from their location in the strait of Hormuz. About 20 nautical miles north of the coast of Oman, the Minoan Pioneer bulk carrier was hit by an unknow

‘If you’d done that in the 90s, you’d have been torn to pieces!’: comedy icons share their Edinburgh fringe survival tips with first-timers

How do you deal with nerves or bad reviews? What if you don’t sell any tickets?

What are your favourite new kits for the coming season?

BBC Sport has rounded up some of the best new kits released by clubs around the world over the summer - vote for your top 10

FIFA hits out at critics trying to 'undermine' Infantino

FIFA has hit out at "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims surrounding his conduct at UEFA.

Thorslund ends Johnson's undisputed run to become world champion again

Dina Thorslund is a world champion again after ending Cherneka Johnson's undisputed run to cap an emotional return to the sport.

‘It’s a true art form’: Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye on high fashion and life at Udinese

The former Watford player talks about his off-field pursuits, lessons from the World Cup and unfinished businessWhen Maduka Okoye visited Paris fashion week for the Jean Paul Gaultier show, taking his seat in the front row alongside rapper Cardi B, the online reaction was swift. Within hours, footage of the Udinese and Nigeria goalkeeper was all over TikTok

How Trabzonspor shocked Turkish rivals to make Mohamed Salah their Black Sea saviour

Never before has a big name rejected Istanbul for Trabzon, but former Liverpool striker was offered more than richesIt began with a text sent during the World Cup. Ertugrul Dogan, the president of Trabzonspor, was watching Egypt when he picked up his phone and messaged his manager, Fatih Tekke.

Sweet, soft and playful: TikTok turns Japanese milk bread into UK’s latest food craze

Shokupan, fresh fruit sandwiches and soufflé pancakes are part of a growing interest in east Asian cuisine Golden brown and glistening with melted butter, a tray of freshly baked bread fills the screen in a TikTok video. The camera lingers on the glossy tops before one bun is gently pulled apart, revealing a cloud-soft interior.The clip is one of countless v

‘Watch The Odyssey for free online’: scam targets film fans with fake streaming sites

Those tempted to access fake websites run risk of phishing scams and having computer infected with malwareThe Odyssey is the hottest release this summer and you have been looking forward to seeing the much-acclaimed adaptation of Homer’s epic ancient Greek poem. But you have been unable to go to the cinema, so when you spot an ad to watch online, you jump at

Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.

In-form Norrie defeated in Montreal while Sabalenka suffers shock loss

Britain's Cameron Norrie has been knocked out of the National Bank Open at the last-16 stage following a 6-2 7-6 (10-8) defeat by Arthur Fils in Montreal.

Money problems and broken dreams - why is it so hard to run a cycling team?

The Hess women's cycling team was owned by a rich benefactor with a background in high finance - so how did they end up failing to pay riders and staff?

Brennan, Hossler share Wyndham R3 lead as Thompson makes albatross

Highlights from day three of the Wyndham Championship held at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, including an albatross from Davis Thompson.

DPD temporary workers may have missed out on sick pay and pensions, internal documents show

Missing payments suggest employment laws may have been breached by recruitment agencies used by courier companyLow-paid temporary workers at one of the UK’s top courier businesses have missed out on entitlements to sick pay and pension contributions, internal documents suggest.The payments – typically included in the “charge rate” that large brands pay recru

McKenna vows middleweight domination as heir to Golovkin and Canelo

New world champion Aaron McKenna is just getting started.

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Man Utd both want Inter's Pio Esposito

Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito is wanted by Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.

BTCPay restricts remote Lightning access after attackers steal funds

Foundation and Citadel21 reported drained Lightning nodes, but the total amount stolen and number of affected operators remain unknown.

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 20

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

New season, new boss - will Alexander-Arnold be key figure at Real Madrid?

Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid as he looks to prove his worth under Jose Mourinho.

Controversial Bitcoin fork BIP-110 mines two blocks, then stops

The breakaway chain inherited bitcoin’s mining difficulty with only a tiny share of hashpower, leaving blocks hours apart while both chains still accept the same transactions.

True Love seeks Prix Maurice de Gheest crown at Deauville

True Love heads the markets for the 2026 renewal of the Prix Maurice de Gheest - live on Sky Sports Racing at 3.40pm.

China's July CPI cools to six-month low as producer prices also ease

Softer than expected CPI and PPI readings reinforce the picture of a two-speed Chinese economy, with strong exports and factory output offset by weak domestic demand, adding to the case for the accelerated fiscal spending Beijing's leadership signalled at July's Politburo meeting. The data suggests deflationary pressure has not been fully resolved despite th

The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls review – in a world of toxic masculinity, this feels radical at points

As the survivalist takes the cast of the Christian drama out in the wild to discuss faith, it’s surprisingly moving to find two very confident men so comfortable in their gentlenessJudas Iscariot is so nice! That’s a surprise.

Blame game as Brussels builds ‘Europe’s largest frying pan’ instead of shady square

Architect’s vision for redevelopment of heart of EU quarter unrealised amid political wrangling and rising costsThe redevelopment plan for Schuman Square at the heart of the EU quarter in Brussels was very ambitious. From a traffic-clogged, nondescript roundabout, it would become “an urban agora”, a greener, calmer meeting place, nothing less, said a former

Red Sox finally falter, see latest streak snapped

The Boston Red Sox failed in their bid for a second winning streak of 10 or more games in the same season, losing to the Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.

New HOFer Craig reveals dementia diagnosis

New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech Saturday that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia.

Messi absent as Miami pays tribute to late father

Inter Miami paid tribute to their absent captain Lionel Messi in Saturday's Leagues Cup loss to Monterrey, following the death of his father earlier in the day.

Improving Shanahan plans to coach preseason

Kyle Shanahan intends to coach the 49ers' preseason opener against the Titans as he closes in on full recovery from last month's car crash.

Ohio State lands top pocket passer in 2028 class

Four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 cycle, committed to Ohio State on Saturday.

Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted

Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.

Jaissle starts with win but not planning to 'smash locker room'

It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away.

Huddersfield blitz Catalans in dominant home win

Highlights of the Super League clash between Huddersfield Giants and Catalans Dragons as Sam Halsall and Connor Wrench scored twice in a 42-20 victory for the hosts.

Wolves overwhelm Bradford in emphatic away victory

Highlights of the Super League clash between Bradford Bulls and Warrington Wolves as Matty Ashton scored twice in a dominant 42-4 victory for the visitors.

Wigan overpower Toulouse to close gap on leaders

Highlights of the Super League clash between Wigan Warriors and Toulouse Olympique.

Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch

Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.

McKenna wins world title in Ireland homecoming fight!

Highlights of Aaron McKenna's IBF middleweight world title fight against Etinosa Oliha.

Braves manager Weiss tossed for arguing balk call

Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected in the fifth inning against the Yankees on Saturday for arguing a balk charged to ace Chris Sale.

Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel, dies at 68

Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68.

Papers: Romero open to joining Arsenal but Spurs resist

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...

Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

McKenna becomes middleweight world champ with dream homecoming win

Ireland's Aaron McKenna defeated Etinosa Oliha to become a middleweight world champion.

Meet the man circumnavigating the Arctic Ocean, alone

Matt Rutherford is sailing 10,000 nautical miles, through ice floes and gales, to try and accomplish a world first. He spoke with NPR from the cabin of his boat.

Sky’s DiJonai Carrington posts ‘white privilege’ after ejection for hard foul on Sophie Cunningham

Carrington tossed for Flagrant 2 on CunninghamChicago player tags Fever in social media postClark’s eighth technical triggers one-game banDiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected Saturday after being called for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. Minutes later, Carrington posted on social media the words “WHITE PRIVILEGE” an

Wissa double gives Newcastle boss Jaissle winning start at 10-man Valencia

Substitute Yoane Wissa scored twice to give Matthias Jaissle a winning start as Newcastle boss with a 2-1 comeback pre-season win at 10-man Valencia.

Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.

As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States.

Bitcoin’s BIP-110 enters mandatory signaling with miner support below 3%

The deployment milestone tests whether enforcing nodes can sustain the change amid limited miner signaling and discussion of a hard-fork fallback.

Wissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings

Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?

South Africa edge Argentina in thriller but Kolisi suffers injury

South Africa scraped past Argentina 17-10 in Test rugby at the possible expense of inspirational captain Siya Kolisi in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach

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Super Giants suffer batting collapse but hang on to beat Brave

Despite a huge batting collapse, Manchester Super Giants do enough to beat Southern Brave by 10 runs in Southampton, to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the knockout stages of the men's Hundred.

Bitcoin hits block 961,632 as the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt begins

The proposal has scant support from bitcoin miners and influential commentators have also voiced their opposition.

Rockets beat MI London to reach knockouts as Super Giants eliminate Brave

Trent Rockets book their place in the knockout stages of the men's Hundred with a six-wicket victory against MI London while Southern Brave are eliminated after defeat by Manchester Super Giants.

OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide

NextSlide says its team members are now working on ChatGPT.

Ruthless Wire crush Bulls to go fourth

Warrington keep alive their outside hopes of a top-two finish with a ruthless 42-4 victory against struggling Bradford Bulls at Odsal.

Tipped for drop but sitting top - St Mirren defying expectations

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'That is another crunching finish!' | Hickey lands DEVASTATING knockout

Sam Hickey's huge right hand knocked out Brad Axe in the seventh round of their contest.

'They are falling apart' - Super Giants lose eight wickets for 30 runs

From being 119-0, Manchester Super Giants lose eight wickets for 30 runs to stumble to 149-8 in their men's Hundred match against Southern Brave in Southampton.

Tielemans cameo against PSG hints at Man Utd future

Manchester United's £35m signing Youri Tielemans makes an impressive debut in the 1-1 friendly draw against Paris St-Germain in Gothenburg.

Versatile Bruno Guimarães gives Mikel Arteta options to shuffle midfield pack | Ed Aarons

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Traverse theatre, EdinburghMilly Sweeney’s award-winning two-hander about an art student and a kitchen porter draws power from its clever structure and light touchIt is rare to come out of a show raving about the structure, but the unusual plotting distinguishes Milly Sweeney’s two-hander. The young playwright’s theme is the way everyday social pressures – t

St Mirren 1-0 St Johnstone

Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between St Mirren and St Johnstone

Eight-try Wigan thump Toulouse to move into second

Try-machine Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall both score twice as Wigan Warriors beat Toulouse Olympique 48-18 to go second in Super League.

'What a throw!' - Southern Brave's two stunning run outs

Moeen Ali and Tristan Stubbs produce two moments of magic in the field as they run out Tim Seifert and Leus du Plooy respectively, with two superb direct hits as Southern Brave fight back against Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.

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Stubbs 'fuming' after stunning elbow catch is overturned

Tristan Stubbs is left "fuming" after taking a brilliant catch with his elbow, only for the decision to be given not out after review in Southern Brave's match against the Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.

Wissa's double gives Newcastle's Jaissle winning start at 10-man Valencia LIVE!

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Newcastle's Elanga stretchered off as Valencia's Gaya sent off LIVE!

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Walsh battles through cuts and knockdown to drop Denny and take victory

Callum Walsh maintained his unbeaten record and top contender status with a unanimous decision victory over Tyler Denny.

Ward rescues career with valiant Kasparian win

Joe Ward staved off disaster, beating Artjom Kasparian on a unanimous decision after 10 ferocious rounds at the 3Arena in Dublin.

Hardware wallet sales in Russia more than double as new crypto rules near

Wildberries’ average price for hardware wallets fell 13% to 7,900 rubles, and M.Video broadened its range of products, though neither retailer identified the driving force behind the renewed demand.

Wedding at Funchal cathedral, but not Cristiano and Georgina's, to the disappointment of hundreds

As British tabloids keep spinning stories about when and where Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are getting married, fans are ever keener to catch a glimpse of a ceremony that keeps proving elusive.

Super Giants close in on knockout stages after beating Brave

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Bitcoin Red Team Says AI Is Finding Critical Exploits Across Core Projects

A volunteer security effort says it has scanned 150 Bitcoin repositories, disclosed more than a dozen vulnerabilities, and is building an open-source AI platform to automate software security reviews.

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Trent Rockets seal knockout stage place with win over MI London

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Vollering wins stage to claim Tour lead before final day

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WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender eligibility

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A customer opens an exchange account, copies a string of numbers and follows a path through a Merkle tree. The page processes the request and returns a reassuring result: the customer’s balance was included in the exchange’s proof of reserves.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Tour de France Femmes: Vollering’s late escape for yellow leaves Niewiadoma fuming

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OpenAI to pause some work on AI model Astra due to security concerns

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Garcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool

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Sciver-Brunt guides Rockets to Hundred knockouts, Super Giants beat Brave

Nat Sciver-Brunt's stylish 67 fires Trent Rockets into The Hundred knockout stage with an emphatic nine-wicket win over MI London, while Manchester Super Giants beat Southern Brave.

West Ham sink Pompey in Carabao Cup as Sullivan ignores advice to stay away

In an unseasonable black bomber jacket, with heavy duty company beside him, David Sullivan took his seat. Against the advice of the stadium’s operators, unbowed by serious allegations placed against his name and the weight of public opinion, West Ham’s major shareholder, the former co-chair, sat with arms crossed, always conspicuous by his presence.By beatin

X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards

X is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program.

Senate Keeps Clarity Act Alive With Crypto Bill Vote Set for September

Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed the motion to proceed early Saturday, setting up a mid-September showdown.

Huang holds narrow lead over Hull at PIF London Championship

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US spot Bitcoin ETFs post best week since April with $1B inflows

The spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds registered their third-strongest showing since October as institutional demand showed signs of renewed momentum.

Bitcoin, XRP, Solana and Tron beat Ethereum and Cardano every month since 2022 on investor buying

Crypto’s favorite buy-the-dip strategy failed to make money for Ethereum and Cardano investors who stuck with it since the start of 2022. An investor who placed $100 into Ethereum every month from January 2022 through August 2026 would have contributed $5,600 but ended up with about $4,898, a 12.5% loss, CryptoRank data showed.

Supposing: review – only ancient Greek rage will suffice in our exasperating times

Traverse theatre, EdinburghA modern, secular woman is transformed into a Hellenic heroine as she sees visions of the future in Zinnie Harris’s minimalist dramaIf you found Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey too bombastic, you might prefer your Greek drama filtered like this. Written and directed by Zinnie Harris, Supposing: could scarcely be staged more simply.

Burnley edge win on penalties, West Ham through in Carabao Cup first round

Kyle Walker struck the winning penalty as Burnley edged out Notts County 4-3 in a shoot-out to reach the Carabao Cup second round after a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.

'Wait Wait' for August 8, 2026: With Not My Job guest Sally Field

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The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have

While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size.

Moore helps GB and Ireland to Shergar Cup crown

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'There's no hiding'- IBF champ McKenna puts middleweight division on notice

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Marmoush tucks in double as Semenyo stars in Man City win over Atletico Madrid

Man City impressed in a 3-1 friendly win over Atletico Madrid in Seoul, with Enzo Maresca's tactical ideas beginning to take hold.

Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness

Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.

Phillips hits winner against St Johnstone as St Mirren go top

Killian Phillips was on target again to keep St Mirren on top of the Premiership for a second Saturday night.

Bevan dazzles as Dundee crush sorry Aberdeen

Joe Bevan tormented Aberdeen as Dundee got their first Premiership points on the board with a deserved 2-0 victory at Dens Park.

FREE STREAM: McKenna vs Oliha undercard LIVE!

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Wigan thrash Toulouse to move second as Huddersfield beat Catalans

Sam Halsall and Connor Wrench both went over for doubles as Huddersfield beat Catalans Dragons 42-20 for their third successive Super League win.

College football's most hated villains of all time

No one fuels fans' ire more than Lane Kiffin these days, but is he the best pot-stirrer of all time?

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Brazil's central bank orders exchanges to delay large crypto transfers abroad

The rule applies to transfers above $10,000 and smaller transactions flagged as risky by exchanges.

Huddersfield thrash Catalans to mark Dewsbury move

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US Senate to vote on advancing CLARITY Act in September after Thune files cloture

The procedural move puts crypto market structure legislation back on track as lawmakers continue negotiations over ethics and stablecoin provisions.

Bitcoin’s first institutional bear market is starting to take shape and draining liquidity

In an institutional bear market, a Bitcoin ETF redemption is almost aggressively boring. An investor sells shares, an authorized participant returns a large block to the trust, and the fund either pays cash or transfers BTC.

Private pensions are a publicly subsidised gift to the wealthy | Phillip Inman

John Healey should equalise the tax break on pension savings to stop inequalities from wideningPrivate pensions are a privilege for the lucky few and a curse for everyone else. Sold as a saviour for what would otherwise be a ruinous old age, they have become pernicious financial vehicles that allow an older generation to hoodwink younger generations, who als

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Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers codenames.

Sullivan attends West Ham game despite advice not to

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New York authorities warn about gold bar scam targeting older adults

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This $1.5 billion hack is exposing just how ‘irreversible’ stolen crypto really is

Bybit sued North Korea, its Reconnaissance General Bureau, and Lazarus Group in the US District Court for the District of Columbia. The exchange won a preliminary injunction blocking unnamed defendants from moving or selling stolen crypto.

Huddersfield Giants to leave home for Dewsbury amid major investment

Betfred Super League side Huddersfield Giants have announced they are to leave the town and move to Dewsbury for the 2027 season onwards.

Robinhood Crypto Chief Explains Why There Are 'Two Wolves' Inside Robinhood Chain

“We want to show customers that we care about what they care about," Robinhood head of crypto Johann Kerbrat told Decrypt.

[seagull] review – silence proves golden in innovative if puzzling shot at Chekhov

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Trillions in institutional money to flow into bitcoin, says Bitwise's Matt Hougan

The digital asset manager's CIO says large capital pools control up to $200 trillion globally, and just a 1% shift toward bitcoin could unlock massive long-term growth.

Nicholls pays tribute as Big Buck's dies aged 23

Big Buck’s, one of the greatest staying hurdlers of all time, has died at the age of 23.

New coach Kiss off to a winning start as Wallabies rumble past bold Japan

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Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup

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'Critically important' summit called on future of Scottish football

The Scottish Football Association is to hold a "critically important" summit around the future of the national game.

CLARITY Act is finally headed for a 60-vote Senate showdown in September

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has formally started the process to force a vote on whether the Senate will take up the CLARITY Act, giving the stalled crypto market-structure bill an immediate path to the floor when lawmakers return in September. Thune filed cloture early Saturday on the motion to proceed to H.R.

Bitcoin will never fall below $60K again: Nansen founder

Crypto is growing up thanks to trading in real world assets, and Bitcoin will never dip below $60K again, says Nansen founder founder Alex Svanevik.

Rockets clinch qualification for women's knockouts in The Hundred

Trent Rockets booked a place in the knockouts of The Hundred women's competition with a thumping nine-wicket win over already-eliminated MI London.

The US says it has a Bitcoin reserve, but nobody can agree on how much it owns

On March 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and most of the attention went straight to the grand idea: America had built a digital Fort Knox, the government would stop selling Bitcoin, and Washington could perhaps add more without charging taxpayers. However, the executive order’s operative langu

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Sciver-Brunt helps Rockets thrash MI London to reach knockouts

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Beth Mooney make unbeaten half-centuries as Trent Rockets beat already-eliminated MI London by nine wickets at The Oval.

Why trillion-dollar asset manager T. Rowe Price put memecoins in its crypto ETF

The $1.9 trillion asset manager says excluding established memecoins on principle would undermine its active approach to crypto investing.

Athletes from bankrupt track league have now been paid - Johnson

Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson speaks publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track went bankrupt, and clarifies details of payments to himself and athletes.

Australia survive late Japan rally as new coach Kiss makes winning start

Australia held on for a tight 35-32 victory over Japan, despite a first-half red card for Miles Amatosero, as they made a winning start in head coach Les Kiss' first match in charge.

Ipswich sign midfielder Lukic from Fulham

Ipswich Town sign Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

Mrs. Met, Goldy are among mascots in Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The announcement was made Friday morning on "Good Morning America," with the five mascots on site to receive the news.

Ranking 10 interesting NFL contract extensions: How does the Jahmyr Gibbs deal stack up among recent moves?

Jahmyr Gibbs' new deal is the latest in a flurry of extensions shaping the 2026 preseason, and Seth Walder stacked the 10 most notable.

Is Gibbs worth paying more than Bijan Robinson? Answering five key questions

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Bitcoin BIP-110 fork could expose holders to replay attacks

Bitcoin holders could lose real BTC if they try to sell coins created by a potential BIP-110 chain split without first separating their balances. BIP-110 fork could put real Bitcoin at risk Bitcoin developer Kevin Loaec warned holders against moving…

The USMNT hasn't really gotten better under Poch: Will his new contract change that?

The USMNT hasn't meaningfully improved since Pochettino was first hired as coach -- and he just got a contract extension. What now?

Saints being held; Charlton, WBA winning | Carabao Cup on Sky LIVE!

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Wolves legend Parkes dies aged 79

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Phil Parkes dies at the age of 79.

A Trial: After An Enemy of the People review – Wagner Moura upends Ibsen and keeps us guessing

Lyceum theatre, EdinburghAt the Edinburgh international festival, the Narcos star and director Christiane Jatahy transform the 1882 classic into a resonant, fourth wall-breaking eventThis dramatised trial takes Henrik Ibsen’s 1882 play about a man’s campaign to expose the secret scandal of contaminated water in his town and turns it into a modern day interro

BitMEX spent two years seeking buyer before shutdown: Report

BitMEX reportedly spent two years seeking a buyer before deciding to close the crypto derivatives exchange, as founder control, declining activity and legal baggage deterred potential acquirers. BitMEX held sale talks for two years BitMEX explored a sale with several…

Guimaraes reveals hilarious Rice and Gabriel messages!

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Trump Media’s $6.4 billion crypto venture canceled amid escalating Trump ethics concerns

Trump Media & Technology Group and Crypto.com scrapped plans for a $6.42 billion digital-asset treasury venture. The move unwinds one of the largest crypto projects connected to President Donald Trump as scrutiny of his family’s digital-asset businesses intensifies in Washington.

NBA forward Clarke's death due to effects of drugs

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death was due to the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles medical authority reveals.

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Bitcoin ETFs draw $853.5M in five-day inflow streak

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $853.5 million during five consecutive inflow sessions as August demand reversed the previous week’s withdrawals.

Scotland closing in on head coach to replace Clarke

The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke.

Too big to review? Critic Kate Copstick's view on the modern 'Edinburgh Fringe'

The Edinburgh Fringe is one of the world's latest performing arts festival with thousands of shows. NPR's Scott Simon talks to the critic Kate Copstick about the challenges of covering the event.

Selling experiences, not things: Services overtake physical goods in downtown retail

America's downtowns are changing. Storefronts that used to showcase clothes or gifts are giving way to gyms and salons.

XRP Ledger privacy vote targets $530M RWA market

XRP Ledger validators will vote on a privacy amendment designed for institutional transfers as the network hosts more than $530 million in distributed tokenized assets outside RLUSD. XRP Ledger privacy amendment enters validator process XRP Ledger version 3.3.0, released on…

The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success

About 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous.

Around 34,000 fans attend Kanye West concert at Algarve Stadium

After shows were cancelled in the UK, France and Poland, the American rapper finally performed in Portugal on Friday at the Algarve Stadium before 34,000 fans.

Data shows Bruno Guimarães deal could be another Arsenal set-piece masterstroke

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EU to revise MiCA rules in 2027 amid US stablecoin push

European Union officials are preparing to revise the bloc’s MiCA crypto framework in 2027 as foreign stablecoin restrictions and faster U.S. rulemaking expose gaps in the existing regime.

Morgan Stanley ETF buys $15M Bitcoin during dip

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Watch Guimaraes' best moments after Arsenal sign midfield maestro

Watch Bruno Guimaraes' best Premier League moments after Arsenal sign the Brazil midfielder from Newcastle.

DeepMind’s hurricane breakthrough has surprised weather scientists

Open source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data.

Where does Guimaraes fit in at Arsenal?

It is easy to understand why Arsenal have signed Bruno Guimaraes. The now ex-Newcastle captain is one of the Premier League's most complete midfielders, capable of dominating and destroying but also scoring and creating, with passing ability to match his physicality.

The ornithological artist drawing 1,000 birds by hand – all for an app that wants you off your phone

The mission of the Flock app is quietly subversive: to encourage users to ditch their screens and explore the wonderful world of birdingOn a brilliantly bright afternoon in his gallery and studio in Bolinas, a small town on the northern California coast, Keith Hansen was putting the finishing touches on a watercolor of an almost improbably flamboyant painted

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Can Harvey Nichols find its way back to being Absolutely Fabulous again?

Mike Ashley says it’s in a ‘death spiral’ but a refocus on design could be what the department store needsSuch was the buzz around Harvey Nichols in its 90s heyday that the department store was regularly name-checked in Absolutely Fabulous, with Edina and Patsy’s frequent retail therapy trips to the store reflecting its position at the heart of the fashion i

Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal

Premier League champions Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m.

A tale of two very different horny movies

One Night Only manages to fail as a dystopia and as a rom-com. Meanwhile, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is a perfect tale for this moment — if you don't mind your eroticism with a side of gore.

'I'm your warrior' - Guimaraes moves to Arsenal from Newcastle for £75m

Arsenal have signed midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle in a £75m transfer.

Bitcoin faces $70,000 breakout or $60,000 drop this weekend as Hormuz tensions rise

Bitcoin traded near $65,000 heading into the weekend, sitting at the center of two macro forces pulling in opposite directions. The Aug.

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Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session, his Japanese club Kyuden Voltex announce.

The Women's Professional Baseball League makes its historic debut

The Los Angeles Queens, the New York Heights, the Boston Hunters and the San Francisco Firebells take the field in Springfield, Ill., as the Women's Pro Baseball League kicks off its inaugural season.

Firebird Launches CIS Region’s Largest AI Factory in Armenia

The global buildout of AI infrastructure reached a new milestone today — Firebird, an emerging AI cloud, launched the CIS region’s largest AI factory in Armenia, establishing a new AI computing hub powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing and Dell Technologies high-performance AI infrastructure. Nikol Pashinyan, prime minister of the Republic of Armenia; Zhas

Sussex propose T10 tournament for counties missing out on Hundred boost

New chair Ed Warner suggests triangular tournament‘Make it kid-friendly, make it a day at the seaside’Sussex want to create a new T10 tournament for non-Hundred-hosting counties that would take place during August alongside the One-Day Cup.There is widespread frustration among the smaller counties at the limited cricket they currently play during the height

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South Western and GTR announce fightback after move away from paper tickets increases fare dodgingThere is more than one way to commit fraud and, for some rail travellers, it has been as simple as a couple of taps on their phone as their train approaches its destination.That telltale last-minute purchase of a digital ticket – for the shortest journey that wi

Bitcoin price stalls at $65K as holder selling risk rises

Bitcoin price held near $65,000 on Aug. 8, but its failure to reclaim the short-term holder cost basis left the recovery exposed to renewed selling.

'Don't say that!' 😅 New subs rule catches out Boro star

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CLARITY Act gets September vote after Senate filing

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged ‘lover’

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Chapman could return to UK next week after brain bleed

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U.S. Senate opens first stage of crypto Clarity Act voting to give bill a chance next month

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High divers take the plunge in Paris for a new test of reclaimed Seine’s water

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Araujo set for medical ahead of surprise Liverpool loan move

Liverpool have agreed a surprise deal for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo to join on loan for the season.

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Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil

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BTCPay told users running LND to update immediately or take servers offline after attackers stole credentials that can control Lightning wallets and move funds.

Sullivan attends West Ham game despite being advised not to

David Sullivan attended West Ham's Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth at the London Stadium on Saturday, despite him being advised to stay away from home matches.

Joe Root’s masterful Hundred cameo shows risk England are taking with captaincy recall | Ali Martin

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Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves

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Bracey shares memories of Lawrence ahead of Sunday's tribute

When James Bracey thinks of Syd Lawrence, he does not first think of wickets, records or milestones.

Low Danube water reveals Wehrmacht motorbike on riverbed

Record low water levels on the Danube in Budapest have revealed a spectacular find: a near-intact Wehrmacht motorbike from the Second World War, hidden for decades in the mud alongside other munitions.

Goals galore - the wildest scores in EFL Cup history

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Domestic stablecoins could boost demand for dollar-backed tokens: IMF

IMF first deputy managing director Dan Katz says users may favor digital dollars for their liquidity, network effects and cross-border acceptance.

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 19

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Human Centipede director Tom Six reveals multiple sclerosis diagnosis in ‘final film’

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Man City agree deal to sign Marseille keeper Rulli

Manchester City agree a deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.

'I'd rather fight Aaron for world title' - Walsh dismisses Stevie McKenna call-out

Callum Walsh would entertain a fight against Aaron McKenna over Stephen McKenna, insisting all-Irish clashes only make sense with the world title on the line.

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Inside Newcastle 2.0 - how the project is changing

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Life as a Wag in the transfer window

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At 22, Ramsey has already been on our screens for a decade, and nominated for every award going. So why do they find it strange to be called an actor?Bella Ramsey often feels more comfortable around older people.

Lime bikes hurtling around the city: is this the revenge of a priced-out generation? | Andy Beckett

From running red lights to dumping bikes, some Lime users get a bad rap. But many who grumble about them don’t appreciate their own privilegeThe night belongs to Lime bikes in the capital this summer.

From Love Me Tender to Kevin Bridges: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

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US court backs Bybit’s bid to trace funds from $1.5B North Korea hack

Expedited discovery allows the exchange to seek account identities, balances and transaction histories from platforms with US operations.

New XRP Ledger amendments target $530 million in tokenized Wall Street assets

A new XRPL amendment proposal would let institutions encrypt token balances and transfer amounts while still giving issuers, auditors and regulators selective access.

Amanda Knox takes her story to the Edinburgh Fringe reigniting old wounds

Nearly two decades after the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy, Amanda Knox is taking to the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe with a one-woman comedy show inspired by her own experience.

Bitcoin holders risk losing real BTC if they sell coins from BIP-110 fork, says developer

If a minority chain appears this weekend, buyers could replay signed fork-coin sales on bitcoin itself, making doing nothing the safest move until the chains can be separated.

Trump earned over $1 billion through cryptocurrency; this is how an ordinary investor can earn $17,700

SHRMiner highlights growing interest in cloud mining as digital asset markets evolve, offering users access to mining services without specialized hardware. Trump publicly criticized Bitcoin in 2021 but rapidly shifted his stance during the campaign, proposing to make the United…

Wasted medicine in England could fill 75 swimming pools a year, pharmacy group says

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Bitcoin’s AI security sprint found 6,700 issues in 55 hours, but no one knows how many are real

The 55-hour campaign shows AI can rapidly fill a security-review pipeline, while public data still cannot show how many findings were valid or fixed. The post Bitcoin’s AI security sprint found 6,700 issues in 55 hours, but no one knows how many are real appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Liverpool close to signing Barcelona's Araujo on loan

Liverpool are close to signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to purchase.

Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged 'lover'

Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegraph investigation.

OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns

OpenAI said this model, which is still in development, reached its "critical cybersecurity threshold," meaning it could independently identify and carry out cyberattacks against traditionally well-protected real-world systems.

Papers: Arsenal could hijack Liverpool's move for Barcola

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in top-two thriller

Leeds Rhinos edge a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity 24-22 to move four points clear in Super League.

Brit Smith keeps pressure on leader Hossler after Wyndham Championship R2

Highlights from day two of the Wyndham Championship held at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Leigh Leopards boost play-off hopes with 22-14 win over York Knights

Highlights of Leigh Leopards against York Knights from the Super League.

England's Hull closes in on Huang after historic 62

Charley Hull's 62 equals the lowest round in Ladies European Tour history and also breaks the course record at the Centurion Club to move within one stroke of the lead at the PIF London Championship.

Leeds pull off comeback to beat Wakefield, KR and Leigh pick up crucial wins

Leeds underlined their Super League title credentials as Chris Hankinson's converted try capped a thrilling comeback 24-22 win over Wakefield at a packed-out DIY Kitchens Stadium.

China: Credit demand and liquidity trends – DBS

DBS Group Research anticipates China’s credit demand to stay weak in July, with new Yuan loans around RMB 10.8 billion and M2 growth at 8% year-on-year. Corporate and household medium- to long-term lending are likely to soften amid cautious borrowing and mortgage prepayments.

Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires

Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.

Donald Trump’s media company to terminate Crypto.com deal

The president’s company will unwind an agreement with Crypto.com to create a multibillion-dollar CRO treasury and reportedly not integrate prediction markets onto Truth Social.

After Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool

After its own AI usage wake-up call, Rippling this week unveiled AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending.

Partick Thistle beat Livingston in Scottish Championship

An early Robbie Crawford back-heel and a Cammy MacPherson own goal give Partick Thistle victory over Livingston as two of the promotion favourites meet in the Scottish Championship at Firhill.

Hull KR thump Castleford 44-0

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Will Lankshear starts off in style to see Middlesbrough past Wrexham

Will Lankshear’s debut strike ensured Middlesbrough made a winning start to the season as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round. Lankshear, a £10m summer signing from Tottenham, scored the only goal of the game in the 61st minute as he hooked home an excellent first-time volley.Middlesbrough almost claimed a seventh-minute opener but when Adil

Wacom’s MovinkPad 11 is a fun, midpriced entry point for digital artists

The MovinkPad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.

UEFA aware of allegation it paid off Infantino's mistress while he worked for them

UEFA has confirmed it is aware of an allegation that European football's governing body paid off an alleged mistress of Gianni Infantino.

Trump Media pulls back from crypto, scraps Crypto.com's CRO token treasury deal

The Truth Social parent company is refocusing on media and its pending merger with a fusion energy firm, as the digital asset treasury boom has lost its steam.

Leeds extend lead at top of Super League after thrilling late win at Wakefield

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United Overseas Bank (UOB) analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann see USD/CNH confined to a narrow intraday range, with flat momentum suggesting consolidation between 6.7450 and 6.7550.

Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500

Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.

Man City explore Fernandez move - Saturday's gossip

Manchester City explore Enzo Fernandez move, Arsenal could battle Manchester United for Pio Esposito and Liverpool yet to agree Bradley Barcola fee, plus more.

Update on the SEC’s Work Toward Treasury Clearing Implementation [August 2026]

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Trump Media Abandons Crypto Treasury, Prediction Market Ventures

Truth Social's parent company is unwinding two major Crypto.com deals as new leadership shifts its focus to media, data licensing, and a planned merger with fusion energy company TAE.

Debut Lankshear goal sees Boro past Wrexham as Wolves & Stevenage progress

Will Lankshear's debut strike ensured Middlesbrough made a winning start to the season as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round.

'Would you believe it?!' | Leeds score late winning try to break Wakefield hearts

Chris Hankinson's late try saw Leeds Rhinos complete a dramatic comeback as they beat title rivals Wakefield Trinity to remain top of the table.

Sunrisers claim second spot and eliminate Phoenix

Sunrisers Leeds move up to second in The Hundred and eliminate Birmingham Phoenix with a 45-run win at Edgbaston.

Sunrisers in qualification contention after comfortable win over eliminated Phoenix

Sunrisers Leeds earn a vital win in the race for qualification by demolishing Birmingham Phoenix, who are subsequently eliminated from The Hundred after a fifth loss in six games.

Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks

Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.

Late winner sees Leeds edge Wakefield

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WSOP 2026 final table delivers, Hall of Fame process needs to be addressed

The 2026 WSOP final table featured great play and engaging personalities, while the Hall of Fame inducted only one player

US sanctions 2 crypto exchanges over Iran-linked funds

U.S. authorities sanctioned crypto exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether after alleging that the platforms helped Iran evade restrictions and move funds connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Middlesbrough v Wrexham: Carabao Cup first round – live

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The U.S. Treasury sanctioned two crypto exchanges it says laundered millions of dollars for Iran's Revolutionary Guard, naming a Georgia- and UAE-based operator and an Iran-based platform.

Singapore: GDP revision and forecast upgrade – DBS

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The U.S. unexpectedly lost jobs in July

The U.S. labor market went into reverse last month, as employers cut 23,000 jobs.

Summer's almost over. Did you make the most of it?

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Trump-Backed American Bitcoin director Justin Mateen buys nearly $2 million of ABTC stock

Mateen purchased more than 306,000 shares across two days following the company's quarterly earnings, lifting his stake to more than 492,000 shares.

Hormuz deal hopes rise as talks progress – Reuters

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SharpLink opposes Ethereum plan to cut staking yield to zero

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'His dad is so proud!' | Sinfield scores in front of famous father

Jack Sinfield scored for Wakefield against his father's former side Leeds as rugby league legend Kevin watched on proudly.

investingLive Americas market news wrap: Non-farm payrolls turn negative, dollar drops

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US Treasury’s OFAC sanctions 2 Iran-linked crypto exchanges

The US government sanctioned an individual and two crypto exchanges it said facilitated money laundering for a combined $5 million in digital assets linked to Iran.

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Fulham latest: Garcia and Palacios make losing debuts in loss to Palace

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Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must fund mental health treatment

New Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis.

SpaceX stock rallies 14% as lockup fears fade

SpaceX stock surged 14% on Friday after an analyst upgrade, softer U.S. jobs data, and limited insider selling eased pressure on the recently listed company.

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Trump is once again threatening to fire Cook over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud after an earlier effort to remove Cook was struck down by the Supreme Court.

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US Treasury yields drop on soft NFP, Hormuz hopes ease Fed risks

US Treasury yields drop across the curve on Friday amid growing speculation that the Iran-Oman deal is about to be sealed, which has so far pushed energy prices lower, while investors also digest a weak Nonfarm Payrolls report in the US.

Bybit sues North Korea over $1.5B Lazarus hack

Bybit has sued North Korea, its intelligence agency and the Lazarus Group in a U.S. federal court as the exchange seeks to recover assets stolen in the record $1.5 billion crypto hack.

Flock Wanted to Turn 350,000 Uber Drivers Into a Nationwide Plate-Scanning Fleet

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Fitted with telescopes, the plane did our longest imaging of the Sun's corona.

EUR/JPY recovers from session low but remains down on Friday

EUR/JPY trades on the back foot on Friday, easing away even as the Euro (EUR) posts solid gains against the US Dollar (USD). The Japanese currency surged suddenly near the start of the American session after a surprisingly weak United States (US) employment report.

Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling

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The Treasury's OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran's access to crypto and foreign currency.

Coventry sign Ghana's Yirenkyi for record fee

Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.

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The Pound Sterling (GBP) edges higher by some 0.29% against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, yet it remains trading sideways, unable to decisively crack 1.3500 after reaching a three-week peak of 1.3509, and has retreated to the 1.3490 area.

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Circle brings native USDC and CCTP to OKX X Layer

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A federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.

Mexican Peso hits five-month high on weak US jobs data

The Mexican Peso (MXN) capitalizes on a weaker US jobs report and soars versus the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as risk appetite improves and the Greenback gets battered on speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) might not raise rates in 2026.

Flintoff leaves England Lions head coach role

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff steps down as head coach of England Lions.

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19 new maps continue the story from MachineGames' other campaign additions.

South Korean Won: Intervention risks support KRW against US Dollar – DBS

Chang Wei Liang at DBS Group Research notes that KRW is currently the best performing Asian currency, supported by strong semiconductor demand and reported FX intervention coordination between Korea, the US and Japan.

The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the controversial FIFA chief?

The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss.

DOGE's wild, unverifiable savings claims discredited in US government report

DOGE's inflated "Wall of Receipts": 96% of grant savings unverifiable, GAO says.

FREE STREAM: The Transfer Show on Sky Sports News

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XRP ETF sees $3.58 million outflow and price plunge; how XRP holders can earn $7,000 daily

XRP faces renewed pressure after its first ETF outflow, while EX DeFi gains attention from investors seeking cloud mining and yield opportunities. XRP price has recently remained weak, and the first significant outflow from XRP ETF since their launch has…

Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president

Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy.

Niewiadoma crushes Tour de France Femmes rivals on Mont Ventoux and takes overall lead

Pole leaves fellow contenders behind on iconic climbDemi Vollering trails by 15sec, Marlen Reusser by 39secKasia Niewiadoma took a spectacular solo victory on the legendary Mont Ventoux, securing a slim overall lead in the Tour de France Femmes after leaving behind her fellow race favourites Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering.“It’s hard to describe my feeling

Coventry latest: Ghana midfielder Yirenkyi joins in £26m deal

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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Buyers eye a break above the 100-day SMA

EUR/USD edges higher on Friday, supported by a softer US Dollar (USD) as traders scale back Federal Reserve (Fed) rate-hike bets following a disappointing US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1562, hovering near a seven-week high.

Gold rallies as mediocre US NFP crushes Fed rate hike bets

Gold (XAU/USD) skyrockets on Friday, gaining over 2.30% in the day and more than 7% in the week after US jobs data was mixed, with a softer Nonfarm Payrolls print while the Unemployment Rate remained steady.

Circle expands USDC to OKX ecosystem with X Layer launch

The rollout gives X Layer users access to Circle-issued USDC and crosschain transfers as the stablecoin expands across major blockchain ecosystems.

XRP at a Crossroads as Senate Punts on Clarity Act

XRP is taking the Clarity Act news harder than the rest of the crypto market. Here's why.

OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive”

Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff.

Euro navel gazing & early troubles for Scottish title hopefuls

Already it is looking like the Scottish title might be won again by the best of a bad bunch, but what can we look forward to this weekend?

Indonesia: Modest growth outlook – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Aldian Taloputra notes Indonesia’s Q2 GDP grew 5.3% year-on-year, slowing from 5.6% but beating consensus. Stronger-than-expected H1 data leads the bank to raise its 2026 GDP forecast to 5.3%.

Sunrisers Leeds thrash Birmingham Phoenix to complete triple elimination

An underwhelming performance from Birmingham Phoenix against Sunrisers Leeds at Edgbaston confirms the elimination of themselves, MI London and London Spirit from the Hundred.

Joao Pedro nets double as Chelsea bounce back to beat Milan

Chelsea bounced back from back-to-back pre-season defeats with their best performance under Xabi Alonso so far as Joao Pedro's double helped them to a convincing 3-0 win over AC Milan in Jakarta.

England opener Gay has shoulder injury scare

England opener Emilio Gay suffers a shoulder injury while playing for Durham in their One-Day Cup against Middlesex.

How snails engineer their slime

Collagen and calcium work in tandem to achieve varying mechanical properties of different kinds of mucus.

Flintoff steps down as England Lions head coach

Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as head coach of the England Lions.

Volkswagen plans to win America back with a pickup, report says

There's no evidence the truck will be a cheap EV truck, but what if it were?

Hull beats pro course record at Centurion! | Story of her round

The story of Charley Hull's record-breaking second round at the PIF London Championship from the Centurion Club.

Niewiadoma-Phinney wins on Ventoux to take Tour lead

Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney produces a thrilling solo ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux to claim her first Tour de France Femmes stage win and the overall race lead.

Reform UK chair calls for probe into SBF-linked donation: Report

As the chairman of the Reform UK calls for an investigation into a FTX-linked political donation, the party’s leader prepares to face voters amid his own crypto-related scandal.

‘Not braggadocious, not swaggerdocious’: Moses Itauma on why he lets his fists do the talking

The 21-year-old British boxer has the chance to become the second youngest world heavyweight champion after Mike Tyson when he fights for the IBF crown this monthMoses Itauma was initially unmoved when hearing that his bout against Filip Hrgovic in London on 29 August had been upgraded to a fight for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title.“I didn’t really ha

Liverpool Barcola deal difficult to complete after talks with PSG

Liverpool have held preliminary talks with Paris Saint-Germain over the possibility of signing Bradley Barcola.

The Guardian view on Gianni Infantino: in the interests of the game he professes to love, he should go | Editorial

The Fifa president’s attempt to brazen out the storm, after attempting to sell a stake in the World Cup to private equity, adds insult to injury “How did you go bankrupt?” a character is asked in Ernest Hemingway’s novel The Sun Also Rises. “Gradually, then suddenly” comes the reply.

I love football, so I support lots of clubs | Letters

Millwall remain my main club, but others have turned my head, writes Michael Opitz. Also letters from Neil Bage and Ariel J FriedlanderI read Luke McLaughlin’s article with a great deal of empathy, yet still with some uneasiness about the taboo of having more than one club (Have you ever switched allegiance as a football fan?

China’s AI ecosystem is not as open as it claims. Nor is any other country’s | Letters

Responding to an article by China’s ambassador to the UK, Prof Paul H Cleverley advocates shared openness standards, while Dr Claire Jenkins says British AI can offer a distinctive pathAmbassador Zheng Zeguang rightly celebrates openly released AI models, and the Chinese labs behind Qwen, DeepSeek and Kimi have led the way – competition that benefits everyon

Sunrisers knock out three sides with win over Phoenix

Sunrisers Leeds put three sides out of contention for the Hundred's knock-out stage with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.

BitMEX sale collapsed as buyers balked at founder ownership and shrinking business

Potential buyers, including Exodus, passed on BitMEX amid concerns over founder ownership and its shrinking business, according to a source familiar.