The Wallabies-Japan clash was a white-knuckle ride, but a brief snapshot of the Australian coach in his first Test proved insightful.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/rugby-union/why-wallabies-coach-les-kiss-was-laughing-as-japan-test-hung-in-the-balance-20260809-p60mq7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-union

#watoday

The best thing to happen to the Giants during their 12 days in West Virginia is what did not happen.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/09/sports/giants-leave-grueling-road-camp-unscathed-encouraged-by-malik-nabers/

#Post

We explore the best and worst-case scenarios for all the contenders.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-two-teams-with-a-sneaky-chance-to-snatch-a-wildcard-20260807-p60m9p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

#theage

The impact of last week’s historic intervention to prop up the yen is already fading. That signals risks for Japan, the US and the rest of the world.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/trump-bought-japan-some-time-but-the-alarm-bells-are-ringing-20260810-p60mtw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

Roughly 186,000 measles cases have been reported worldwide as of July. That's a 12 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12014731/canadas-measles-cases-are-half-of-u-s-total-despite-smaller-population-who/

#globalnews

Just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, NYPD divers and FDNY responded to a call of a capsized boat off of Liberty Island.

https://abcnews.com/US/2-dead-12-injured-after-boat-capsizes-new/story?id=135496017

SportsLine simulated the NFL season 10,000 times and revealed its 2026 Fantasy football sleepers for Fantasy football 2026 draft prep

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/fantasy-football-rankings-2026-sleepers-from-model-that-nailed-devon-achanes-standout-season/

#CBSSports.com

In Russia's border region of Belgorod, Ukrainian drones killed five people and injured two dozen others including a 4-year-old boy, according to the regional administration

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/russia-ukraine-exchange-overnight-strikes-that-leave-several-killed-many-injured/article71325620.ece

Exclusive pictures show the police boat making its way across the harbor after recovering the capsized vessel, which flipped over while dangerously overcrowded with 14 people on board just before 10 p.m. Saturday, according to police sources.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/09/us-news/grim-photos-show-doomed-boat-pulled-from-new-york-harbor-hours-after-deadly-crash-killed-2-including-tot/

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The Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group attacked an Aramco oil refinery in Saudi Arabia and a critical Red Sea port on Sunday, killing at least seven people, officials said.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/09/world-news/iran-backed-houthis-attack-aramco-refinery-in-saudi-arabia-red-sea-port/

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Vinicius has signed a contract extension at Real Madrid ending Arsenal’s hopes of signing the Brazilian and forcing them to look elsewhere as they seek to bring in reinforcements

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news-live-arsenal-vinicius-liverpool-man-utd-rodri-b3029719.html

#Independent

Sheffield United player ratings v Mansfield Town as Blades book their place in next round of EFL Cup

https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/shock-610-sheffield-united-selection-puts-himself-in-shop-window-with-big-moment-v-mansfield-town-ratings-8847564

#sheffieldtelegraph

From opening to closing, Kahan shrank the ballpark with pure entertainment and a ubiquitous sense of belonging. The post Review: Noah Kahan’s inevitable ascension was on display at Coors Field appeared first on Denver Westword.

https://www.westword.com/music/noah-kahan-denver-review-coors-field-night-one-40921577/

#blogs

Arsenal returned to Emirates Stadium for the first time since they were crowned Premier League champions but were defeated 3-2 by Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup. Samuele Inacio opened the scoring with a neat finish before Konstantino Karetsas curled in an excellent second.

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1517692/arsenal-lose-to-borussia-dortmund-as-odegaard-retu.html

#modernghana

Across the country, Australia is falling behind in adapting to the baked-in impacts of climate change.

https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/ready-or-not-how-can-we-prepare-for-a-hostile-climate-20260807-p60mcb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

BHP workers in Port Hedland have walked off the job for a second day,

https://www.theage.com.au/national/bhp-workers-in-port-hedland-walk-off-the-job-for-second-day-20260809-p60msf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Predsednik Srbije Aleksandar Vučić izjavio je danas da država sve radi kako bi olakšala život Srbima na Kosovu i Metohiji koji je, kako je naglasio, užasno.

https://www.telegraf.rs/4375028-vucic-radimo-sve-da-olaksamo-uzasno-tezak-zivot-srbima-na-kosovu-i-metohiji

#Telegraf

U Srbiji će sutra biti sunčano i toplo, sa najvišom temperaturom do 37 stepeni.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/srbija/4375031-u-srbiji-i-sutra-suncano-i-toplo-ali-uz-porast-temperature-evo-kakvo-nas-vreme-ocekuje

#Telegraf

Ministarstvo unutrašnjih poslova Srbije saopštilo je danas da vatrogasci rade danju i noću na gašenju požara u Deliblatskoj peščari.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/srbija/4375032-mup-vatrogasci-rade-danju-i-nocu-na-gasenju-pozara-u-deliblatskoj-pescari

#Telegraf

The former president was diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer last May

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/joe-biden-cancer-update-spread-hunter-b3029832.html

Mr Trump claimed there had been a breakthrough in his plan to end the war which both Israel and Hamas agreed

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-trump-gaza-peace-plan-netanyahu-b3029970.html

#independent

St Kilda have lost stars Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Mason Wood to injuries during their clash with Carlton at Marvel Stadium as the teams battle for a wildcard berth.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/st-kilda-and-carlton-clash-in-aflw-afl-doubleheader-20260809-p60mog.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Stablo bora palo je turiste na plaži Balustrada u Crikvenici u Hrvatskoj, javlja Večernji list. Povređeno je dvoje dece i dve odrasle osobe, prenosi Crikva.hr.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/jugosfera/4375086-horor-na-plazi-u-hrvatskoj-drvo-od-14-metara-palo-na-turiste-ima-povredjene-dece-odmah-prebaceni-u-bolnicu

#Telegraf

Ajatolah Modžtaba Hamnei, koji od februara nije viđen u javnosti, pojavio se po prvi put na video-snimku koji je objavila iranska novinska agencija Mehr.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/svet/4375085-objavljen-video-snimak-na-kom-se-prvi-put-pojavio-vrhovni-vodja-irana-modztaba-hamnei

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Shae and Jake have ditched the day jobs after embarking on several side hustles.

https://www.lep.co.uk/news/people/we-dont-really-go-out-couple-in-their-20s-have-ditched-their-days-jobs-and-taken-on-side-hustles-8847408

#garstangcourier

Fudbalske utakmice često donose nepredvidive situacije, ali ono što se dogodilo u Urugvaju teško da je mogao bilo ko da očekuje.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/fudbal/4375118-napucao-loptu-u-aut-pa-izazvao-saobracajnu-nesrecu-ovako-nesto-nikad-niste-videli

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Israel and Hamas continue to insist the other must make the first move towards disarmament and withdrawal

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/trump-gaza-israel-hamas-roadmap-peace-netanyahu-b3029976.html

#Independent

Three seasons, a 33-3 record, and playing under Jimmy Johnson for the Miami Hurricanes had taught Michael Irvin one thing: losing was never an option, and certainly not something to be okay with. But that champion’s drive faced a roadblock when he got drafted 11th overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 1988. Before his first […]The post “I Couldn’t Take It”: Cowboys Legend Michael Irvin Reveals Why He Betrayed His Teammates appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-legends-news-i-couldnt-take-it-cowboys-legend-michael-irvin-reveals-why-he-betrayed-his-teammates/

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel would reject the 15-point proposal for peace in Gaza put forward by President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.Trump previously announced an agreement for Hamas to disarm and for the Israel Defense Forces to withdraw from the Gaza Strip as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire signed last year."Israel rejects the 15-point document," Netanyahu said at the start of a cabinet meeting on Sunday. "The IDF will not make any withdrawal until Hamas is truly disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces and...

https://abcnews.com/International/netanyahu-rejects-board-peace-15-point-peace-plan/story?id=135497376

A man in his 50s is fighting for life after he was allegedly bashed and stabbed on a busy Melbourne street.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/woman-arrested-as-man-fights-for-life-after-alleged-bashing-20260809-p60mry.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

A man has been knocked to the ground in the beachside Sydney suburb of Coogee in a brutal one-punch attack, which was caught on security video.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/man-hurt-in-one-punch-attack-caught-on-camera-20260809-p60mrz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

An injured hiker has been rescued after spending 16 hours stuck on a cliff face in Queensland.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/hurt-hiker-rescued-after-16-hours-on-queensland-mountain-20260809-p60ms0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Geran strike drone crews hit oil production facilities in the Akhtyrsky district of the Sumy Region, disrupting Ukrainian armed forces' transport logistics, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20260809/russias-geran-drones-strike-oil-facilities-in-sumy-region--mod-1124552442.html

#en

Australia's university visa system is under fire with demands to slash foreign student numbers and cut family visas.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/plan-to-slash-student-and-family-visas-20260809-p60mrv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A Jetstar plane has been forced to make an abrupt stop on the tarmac at Sydney Airport after a near miss with another aircraft.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/planes-nearly-collide-at-sydney-airport-20260809-p60mod.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The nephew of a Melbourne shop owner who died after taking on a group of youths has slammed Victoria's youth crime laws.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nephew-of-shopkeeper-killed-in-attack-slams-government-20260809-p60ms1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

The please explain Geelong offers the AFL will not be the end of the matter for them but nor should it be the end of the matter for discussing how the game addresses concussion.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-deserve-a-hefty-fine-but-the-fallout-of-the-kolodjashnij-case-will-be-much-more-significant-20260809-p60moq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Leeds United player ratings from the Elland Road friendly against RB Leipzig.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-lee-sobot-player-ratings-8845577

#moortowntoday

The IMD said light to very light rain is likely at some places in Delhi over the next two days

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/delhi-crosses-august-rainfall-average-in-first-eight-days/article71324193.ece

Deputy Defence Secretary Steve Feinberg wrote to industry leaders, giving them no more than 21 days to submit plans to “drive significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increased production for critical capabilities,” according to a memo obtained by The Washington Post.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pentagon-pushes-defence-companies-to-boost-weapons-production-after-concerns-of-depleted-stocks/article71324197.ece

Khwairakpam Rojit Singh (21), a member of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup outfit and involved in the recruitment of cadres, was arrested from Thamnapokpi Makha in Bishnupur district

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/manipur/four-militants-involved-in-extortion-cadre-recruitment-arrested-in-manipur/article71324175.ece

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said that he was unaware of the directive, while Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said that only two stanzas of Vande Mataram will be sung in the State government’s events

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vande-mataram-row-keralas-udf-govt-again-faces-allegations-of-toeing-the-rss-line/article71324212.ece

I call upon the Gen Z to be aware of the external forces and invisible enemies that operate from foreign soil and attempt to mislead our youths through social media, said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/odisha/be-aware-of-external-forces-trying-to-mislead-you-through-social-media-odisha-cm-to-gen-z/article71324382.ece

Vijaya Poonacha Tambanda was delivering the keynote address at the release of N K Rajalakshmi’s translated work “Andaman: Ithihaasadolagondu payana“ and the subsequent seminar on “Andaman itihasa: dudida kaigalu midida managalu”

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/book-on-andaman-history-brings-out-aspects-left-out-by-conventional-history-kannada-varsity-professor/article71324244.ece

Coastal Police officials said that the Navy will first focus on the search for Gautam Krishna, who went missing after a fishing boat capsized off the Neendakara coast

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-navy-joins-search-for-three-fishermen-missing-after-boat-mishaps-in-kerala/article71324425.ece

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera leaves Marvel Stadium with a hamstring injury.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/saints-main-man-hobbles-off-with-injury-20260809-p60msd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread over more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx25dkwk3e3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss