Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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SickKids data breach exposes employee and job applicant info VK files lawsuit against Apple over removal of apps Brain scans reveal biological divides based on subtle political differences Transit through Strait of Hormuz falls to low amid risks to vessels — Reuters I worked at OpenAI. Here’s how tech companies can prepare for a slowdown | Miles Brundage Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’ Press review: US tightens Iran pressure while Russia expands nuclear power projects abroad US allies unsure of Washington’s ability to defend them if necessary — newspaper SickKids data breach exposes employee and job applicant info VK files lawsuit against Apple over removal of apps Brain scans reveal biological divides based on subtle political differences Transit through Strait of Hormuz falls to low amid risks to vessels — Reuters I worked at OpenAI. Here’s how tech companies can prepare for a slowdown | Miles Brundage Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’ Press review: US tightens Iran pressure while Russia expands nuclear power projects abroad US allies unsure of Washington’s ability to defend them if necessary — newspaper

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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.

Sports · European soccer

Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse

Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.

Sports · European soccer

Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals

Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?

Sports · European soccer

Rangers buy Hull goalkeeper Pandur - what will he bring?

Rangers sign Croatian goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City for an undisclosed fee - what will he bring to Ibrox?

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Pistons’ Marcus Sasser linked to Mavs in potential trade

Marcus Sasser has seemingly spent his entire career as the odd man out in the Detroit Pistons rotation. As a scoring guard with a good floater game and a reliable three-point shot…

Sports · European soccer

PSG set Barcola price - Wednesday's gossip

Paris St-Germain set their price for Bradley Barcola, Chelsea want Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, Ayyoub Bouaddi is attracting interest, plus more.

Sports · European soccer

England fans' behaviour 'excellent' at World Cup

England supporters in the United States are praised for their "excellent" behaviour during the group stage of the World Cup, but domestic incidents are up on recent tournaments.

Sports · European soccer

Haaland the late hero as Norway knock out resilient Ivory Coast

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book their place in the last 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

Ecuador make Mexico fans hotel noise complaint

Ecuador make a complaint to World Cup organisers over noisy local fans outside their team hotel before their last-32 match against co-hosts Mexico.

Sports · European soccer

'Goal of the tournament' - Amad's brilliant equaliser for Ivory Coast

Amad Diallo scores a "goal of the tournament" contender to equalise for Ivory Coast against Norway in their last-32 match.

Sports · European soccer

Quansah and James miss England training as right-back problems mount

Jarell Quansah and Reece James miss training as England's right-back issues mount before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday.

Sports · European soccer

Brighton sign Leeds defender Struijk for about £20m

Brighton sign Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk for an undisclosed fee understood to be about £20m.

SPORTS
Sports · Boxing

Tyson Fury to Fight Mariusz Wach July 24 in Thailand

Tyson Fury will fight Mariusz Wach on July 24 at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, as he prepares for a proposed November showdown with Anthony Joshua. The bout was …

Sports · European soccer

'A moment of real quality' - Nusa's sensational strike puts Norway ahead

Norway take the lead in their round of 32 tie against Ivory Coast after a brilliant strike from forward Antonio Nusa.

Sports · European soccer

Villa among four Premier League clubs fined by Uefa over squad-cost rules

Aston Villa have been fined 22.5m euros (£19.4m) by Uefa for a "significant breach" of its squad-cost rule for 2025.

SPORTS
Sports · NHL

Markstrom returns to Panthers in five-player deal

The Florida Panthers have acquired former goaltender Jacob Markstrom and forward Angus Crookshank from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvis…

Sports · European soccer

Spurs agree £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes

Tottenham agree a deal to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as Manchester United pull out of the race for midfielder.

Sports · European soccer

Coventry boss Lampard signs new contract to 2029

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard signs a new contract until 2029.

Sports · Boxing

Fury to fight Wach in Thailand on July 24 before AJ showdown

Tyson Fury will finalise preparations for his proposed November showdown with Anthony Joshua by fighting Mariusz Wach in Thailand on July 24.

Sports · Boxing

Fury to fight Wach in Thailand as warm-up to Joshua bout

Tyson Fury will fight Poland's Mariusz Wach in Thailand on 24 July as a warm-up for a potential all-British encounter with Anthony Joshua.

Sports · European soccer

Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers

Arsenal view Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers after receiving encouragement that the France forward might be available this summ…

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Report: Hawks welcome back Landale with one-year, $14 million deal

The Atlanta Hawks have re-signed another one of their midseason pickups from last season. First, it was playoff hero CJ McCollum one a one-year, $21 million deal. Now, reportedly …

Sports · European basketball

LeBron James leaving Lakers, opening door for union with Curry at Warriors

41-year-old won title with Lakers in 2020Reports have linked James with move to WarriorsLeBron James looks set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, with ESPN reporting he has told the…

SPORTS
Sports · Boxing

Canelo vs Mbilli Postponed to Late October in Riyadh

The WBC super middleweight title fight between champion Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) has been pushed back from September 12 to late…