Manchester United are in Gothenburg this afternoon as they take on Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-vs-psg-live-34426010

In the middle of a global memory crunch that has driven up hardware prices across the tech industry, a former employee at a "big" technology company claims their ex-employer is physically destroying more than a hundred high-end MacBook Pros rather than wiping and reselling or donating them.The account originates on Reddit, where a user

https://hothardware.com/news/ex-employee-claims-tech-firm-destroying-48gb-ram-macbooks

#hothardware

The Wallabies hung on against Japan in Osaka. Here’s how they rated.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-player-ratings-how-the-men-in-gold-performed-against-japan-20260808-p60mn8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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A pair of top middleweights will battle it out in Dublin on Saturday night

https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/zuffa-boxing-10-aaron-mckenna-vs-etinosa-oliha-start-time-fight-card-date-predictions/

#CBSSports.com

Craig Drummond, who was Geelong’s president when the Jake Kolodjashnij waiver was signed, says he won’t be involved in any future deliberations by the AFL over the deal.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-club-went-too-far-afl-chairman-apologises-over-concussion-contract-saga-20260808-p60mkf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

They already have Olympic medals. They have experienced the pressure of competing for gold. Yet, instead of walking away, several members from Paris 2024 are choosing to give it another shot. Suni Lee and Jade Carey are already back in the gym, while Simone Biles has kept the door open for a possible LA28 return. […]The post “It’s a Competitive Sport”: Olympic Gymnast Defends Simone Biles, Suni Lee and Others Returning to Win Another Gold appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/olympics-news-gymnastics-news-its-a-competitive-sport-olympic-gymnast-defends-simone-biles-suni-lee-and-others-returning-to-win-another-gold/

Stakeholders at the IDCL Global Conference ’26 have called on the Federal Government and Nigerians to harness the creativity, innovation and...The post Stakeholders urge FG to harness youth creativity for Nigeria’s development appeared first on Tribune Online.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/stakeholders-urge-fg-to-harness-youth-creativity-for-nigerias-development/

#tribune

Phil Gould makes a bet on the Eels with the club's final chances still slightly alive.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/gus-if-eels-make-the-eight-ill-fly-to-the-moon-20260808-p60mmh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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On Indigenous Round, Cathy Freeman rings South Sydney's legacy bell.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/cathy-freeman-rings-the-legacy-bell-20260808-p60mmi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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Last month, ESPN faced severe backlash after it abruptly switched the broadcasting of PFL Washington to a breakdancing competition midway through the event. Well, it appears that the situation hasn’t improved much this month either. The promotion’s current broadcasting partner is again under fire for ruining yet another card due to streaming issues. PFL Charlotte […]The post PFL CEO’s Frustration Over ESPN Resurfaces After Streaming Issues Ruin Another Card appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-pfl-ceos-frustration-over-espn-resurfaces-after-streaming-issues-ruin-another-card/

Phil Gould declares the wall penalty is "not good for our sport".

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/slater-gould-fume-at-wall-penalty-20260808-p60mmr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

#theage

Još od perioda praistorije je područje na jugoistoku Srbije, na kome se danas nalazi teritorija Opštine Babušnica, bilo naseljeno.

https://ona.telegraf.rs/putovanja-destinacije/4374454-punjene-paprike-imaju-poseban-ukus-u-ovom-delu-srbije-gastronomski-specijaliteti-ovog-kraja-su-izuzetni

#Telegraf

Ashton Ward injures his hamstring while attempting a goal.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/missed-goal-injures-bunnies-half-20260808-p60mms.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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A hotel stay that appeared to be an ordinary festive break has ended with a costly legal consequence for one guest after an unexpected discovery

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/man-jailed-after-spending-three-37528270

#Mirror

That’s more like it from the Wallabies as Tom Wright fires Les Kiss’ side in front for the first time in this Test.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/wright-fires-wallabies-in-front-20260808-p60mmu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-union

Melbourne have stamped their flag credentials with a thrilling win over Freo in one of the games of the year. Also today, under-fire Geelong should dine out on lowly Essendon and Richmond faces a tough challenge on the road against Adelaide.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-melbourne-demons-test-finals-form-against-top-team-fremantle-dockers-as-round-22-continues-20260807-p60mhy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

All flights are currently suspended at the airport, which closed its runway on Friday

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/bristol-airport-flights-suspended-runway-closure-latest-updates-b3029669.html

It’s the first time an Australian native bird has tested positive for H5 bird flu in the state.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/two-more-cases-of-deadly-bird-flu-confirmed-in-nsw-20260808-p60mlf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Rovers kick-off the new season today when they travel to Stockport in the first round of the Carabao Cup

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/doncaster-rovers-jamie-sterry-im-the-fittest-and-mentally-strongest-ive-ever-been-8846089

#thornegazette

Melbourne have stamped their flag credentials with a thrilling win over Freo in one of the games of the year. Also today, under-fire Geelong should dine out on lowly Essendon and Richmond faces a tough challenge on the road against Adelaide.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-melbourne-demons-test-finals-form-against-top-team-fremantle-dockers-as-round-22-continues-20260807-p60mhy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

The ICAC’s Operation Rosny is examining sections of the NSW Liberal Party, Catholic Schools NSW and business figures in Sydney. Kate McClymont explains what we learnt in week two.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/nsw/what-we-learnt-from-rosny-week-two-20260808-p60mkr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

The Athletics and general manager David Forst mutually agreed to part ways on Friday, ending what has been a nearly 30-year relationship between him and the team.

https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/as_part_ways_with_longtime_gm_david_forst_ahead_of_las_vegas_move/s1_13132_44150084

#Yardbarker

Craig Drummond, who was Geelong’s president when the deal was signed, says he won’t be involved in any future deliberations by the AFL over the deal.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/the-club-went-too-far-afl-chairman-apologises-over-concussion-contract-saga-20260808-p60mkf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

As violence against women is again in the spotlight after a spate of killings, new research shows more than 3500 Victorian women a year can’t find services because demand is so high.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/i-just-kind-of-toughed-through-it-annie-and-thousands-of-others-face-family-violence-alone-20260805-p60lru.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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The updated two-bedder passed in. But the deal got done with some emotions, as the vendors sold what was their first home to a young couple buying their first home.

https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/inner-west-victorian-home-sells-for-817-500-in-post-auction-negotiations-20260807-p60ma7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Big improver Melbourne looks to cement a top six finish as it takes on the competition’s dominant side, Fremantle, at its MCG fortress.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-melbourne-demons-test-finals-form-against-top-team-fremantle-dockers-as-round-22-continues-20260807-p60mhy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

#watoday

What was shaping as one of the NRL games of the year – and a potential grand final preview – between the Panthers and Sydney Roosters has lost a superstar in Isaah Yeo.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/massive-loss-roosters-enforcer-weighs-in-on-panthers-injury-blow-20260807-p60mc2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

Thai Police say a gunman shot and killed his grandparents, before doing the same to five people - and himself - at a school outside Bangkok.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/thai-police-say-alleged-gunman-fatally-shot-grandparents-as-well-as-five-others-20260808-p60mkd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

A sudden move to deepen the dispute could ensnare thousands of travellers moving between the two countries – and erode an agreement on passport checks across Europe.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/a-torpedo-italy-spain-border-blow-up-now-a-major-headache-for-europe-and-australian-travellers-20260808-p60mjm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

#theage

The Three Sisters Rural Track Program (RTP) is welcoming three new residents to Madras this week, where they will continue their training with a focus on rural family medicine and provide care for up to 1,200 patients

https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2026/08/07/364060/

#mycentraloregon

Lumina Datamatics Completes Acquisition of TNQTech, Creating a Global Leader in Scholarly Publishing Solutions

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/brandhub/pr-release/lumina-datamatics-completes-acquisition-of-tnqtech-creating-a-global-leader-in-scholarly-publishing-solutions/article71316608.ece

A dedicated task force having members of the three OMCs and the Centre for High Technology (CHT) checked ethanol samples from 80 distilleries across India in the last 10 days

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/claims-of-500-ppm-chloride-and-presence-of-moisture-in-e20-fuel-not-validated-psu-omcs/article71318789.ece

National challenge invites innovators to develop affordable gas detection devices, with winning solutions receiving grants, mentorship and pilot opportunities

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/brandhub/pr-release/reckitt-and-asci-launch-national-innovation-challenge-safer-to-advance-sanitation-worker-safety/article71316384.ece

Enjoy exciting Independence Sale Offers with exchange bonuses up to ₹10,000, savings up to ₹30,000 through bank cards, paper finance & UPI, flat 50% off on the second product, and great deals across smartphones, TVs, laptops, home appliances, and accessories until 16th August.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/brandhub/reliance-digital-brings-digital-india-sale-crazy-offers-disco/article71316903.ece

The Chennai-based, IIT Madras-incubated deep-tech company deploys robotics and AI to transform India’s underground water and sanitation infrastructure

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/brandhub/pr-release/solinas-integrity-raises-55-million-in-series-a1-funding-led-by-mela-ventures/article71316371.ece

Lil Durk is slated to face trial in the murder-for-hire plot on August 20, and was hit with a fourth superseding indictment.

https://hiphopwired.com/3061549/lil-durk-superseding-indictment-before-trial/

#hiphopwired

An appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress to build his proposed White House ballroom, saying construction must stop.

https://wtop.com/national/2026/08/appeals-court-rules-trump-must-get-approval-from-congress-on-ballroom-ordering-halt-to-construction/

#wtop

WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Greg Engert to talk about Eggenberg Hopfen König Pilsner for WTOP’s Beer of the Week.

https://wtop.com/beer-of-the-week/2026/08/wtops-beer-of-the-week-eggenberg-hopfen-konig-pilsner/

#wtop

Will the All Blacks kickstart the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series with a win?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/stormers-new-zealand-live-score-result-all-blacks-b3028764.html

#Independent

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on the Trump administration's request to allow it to restrict mail-in voting soon.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/07/trump-executive-order-mail-in-voting-supreme-court/8761786119425/

#upi

Antonio Banderas gushed over his relationship with his ex-wife, Melanie Griffith, during a new interview – see all the details

https://www.hellomagazine.com/us/916971/antonio-banderas-shares-insight-into-relationship-with-melanie-griffith/

#hellomagazine

The change comes a year ahead of schedule. Kellogg said last August that it would remove synthetic colouring from its cereals by the end of 2027.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12013072/kellogg-removing-artificial-colour-dyes-2026/

#globalmontreal

A 68-year-old man remains in a critical condition nearly a week after a woman allegedly hit him with his own car. Police were allegedly nearly run over while attempting to speak to the accused.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/two-charged-stolen-car-recovered-after-heidelberg-west-alleged-hit-run-20260807-p60miz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#brisbanetimes