Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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China rejects US demand to join ‘toughest ever’ Iran sanctions Russia’s beauty industry sees wave of business closures as tax burden grows Brazil to build ties with Russia without regard for US threats — Lula da Silva’s ally Russia exports over 1,300 tonnes of grain to Armenia via Azerbaijan Deaths of ‘Iranian leaders’ hindering deal with US — Trump Trump signs a memo to clear the regulatory path to three launches a day Russia attacks Ukraine-Moldova border checkpoint for second night in a row Russia’s Garpiya is sole exported loitering munition with 1,000 km range — Rosoboronexport China rejects US demand to join ‘toughest ever’ Iran sanctions Russia’s beauty industry sees wave of business closures as tax burden grows Brazil to build ties with Russia without regard for US threats — Lula da Silva’s ally Russia exports over 1,300 tonnes of grain to Armenia via Azerbaijan Deaths of ‘Iranian leaders’ hindering deal with US — Trump Trump signs a memo to clear the regulatory path to three launches a day Russia attacks Ukraine-Moldova border checkpoint for second night in a row Russia’s Garpiya is sole exported loitering munition with 1,000 km range — Rosoboronexport

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SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Steph Curry named finalist for Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award

Steph Curry has watched the NBA rearrange itself like furniture in someone else’s house. Meanwhile he didn’t move; he didn’t have to. While the whole league has been playing music…

Sports · European soccer

Celtic may seek to sign Gineitis as Engels replacement - gossip

Celtic linked with Lithuania midfielder, Rangers player liked by Atalanta and Dundee defender set for seven-figure move.

Sports · European soccer

Fifa explains decision to rule out Germany goal

Fifa says coaches and players were told before the World Cup referees will punish the type of foul that saw Germany's extra-time goal against Paraguay ruled out.

Sports · MMA

UFC champ Sean Strickland chokes fan at the beach

Two-time UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is willing to spar or grapple with almost anyone, even fans at the beach. "Tarzan" was recently filmed at the beach grappling wi…

SPORTS
Sports · NHL

LBC’s 2026 Florida Panthers & NHL UFA Day Open Thread

Welcome to all as we embark on another wild and wooly summer. After getting his goaltending sorted out by acquiring Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid over the last two days, Florid…

Sports · European soccer

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 24

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Sports · European soccer

Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next

Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium.

Sports · European soccer

I'd have done the same to get him sent off - 20 years since Rooney's red card

Former England striker Wayne Rooney talks about his red card in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, and the reaction of his then teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sports · MMA

Josh Hokit calls for UFC to cut Tom Aspinall

Heavyweight contender Josh Hokit took aim at champion Tom Aspinall over inactivity and wants the UFC to strip Aspinall of the heavyweight title and release him from the organizati…

Sports · European soccer

'I remember like it was yesterday' - Euro 2016 hero Robson-Kanu

Hal Robson-Kanu reflects on scoring his iconic goal for Wales against Belgium at Euro 2016, 10 years to the day from the quarter-final in Lille.

Sports · European soccer

Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth

Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent.

Sports · European soccer

Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth

Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie becomes the second player at this tournament to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in stoppage time of their …

Sports · Boxing

Kabayel offers Fury, AJ and Itauma the chance to fight for world title

Agit Kabayel is open to defending his WBC heavyweight world title against Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury or Moses Itauma.

Sports · European soccer

Mexico set up potential England last-16 tie after win over 10-man Ecuador

Mexico cruise into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.

Sports · MMA

Paulo Costa frustrated with UFC over lack of matchmaking

Former UFC middleweight title challenger and current light heavyweight contender Paulo Costa wants to book his next fight as soon as possible but says the fight promotion isn't co…

Sports · European soccer

'The Azteca erupts!' Quinones fires Mexico into lead

Julian Quinones times his run to perfection before rifling home a fierce shot to give Mexico the lead against Ecuador in their round of 32 World Cup match.

Sports · European basketball

Venice adds star guard Sir’Jabari Rice, Lietkabelis and Neptunas announce signings

Strengthening the BKT EuroCup field, Umana Reyer Venice, Lietkabelis, and Neptunas reinforce their backcourt The post Venice adds star guard Sir’Jabari Rice, Lietkabelis and Neptu…

Sports · European soccer

Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan

England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?

France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

Mbappe scores twice as France dominate Sweden

Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with after scoring twice as France crusie past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last-16 tie with Paraguay.

Sports · European soccer

Mbappe scores twice as France beat Sweden

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Sports · European soccer

Barcola 'emphatically' doubles France's lead over Sweden

Bradley Barcola "empahatically" fires home France's second goal in their World Cup round of 32 match against Sweden at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Sports · European soccer

Rosenior nears management return at Paris FC

Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is set to return to football at French club Paris FC on a two-year contract, with the option of a further season.

Sports · Boxing

Taylor family link 'the best kept secret in combat sport'

Former UFC star Molly McCann will be part of the undercard on her cousin Katie Taylor's farewell fight at Croke Park on 5 September.