Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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‘Astonishing’ if Polish PM truly supports terrorist sabotage — Kremlin Over 11,000 Zanoza FPV drones delivered to special military op zone — manufacturer Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports Russia calls on international organizations to prevent catastrophe in Kosovo — MFA SickKids data breach exposes employee and job applicant info Kiev plots smaller drone attacks amid failure to target Moscow with long-range UAVs — FSB Adobe Firefly can now generate music, speech and sound effects Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts ‘Astonishing’ if Polish PM truly supports terrorist sabotage — Kremlin Over 11,000 Zanoza FPV drones delivered to special military op zone — manufacturer Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports Russia calls on international organizations to prevent catastrophe in Kosovo — MFA SickKids data breach exposes employee and job applicant info Kiev plots smaller drone attacks amid failure to target Moscow with long-range UAVs — FSB Adobe Firefly can now generate music, speech and sound effects Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts

Sports

Sports · European soccer

Ranking 10 stars who could be at their last World Cup

A number of the world's best players are likely playing in their last World Cup. Here's how I think they rank.

Sports · European soccer

The sadness of Lionel Messi's last tango

Lionel Messi found himself surrounded.

Sports · NBA

Gravity is undefeated: Ja Morant’s spectacular fall back to Earth is complete

The guard was once touted as the future face of the NBA. Now, after off-court problems and injuries, he has been hustled out of the city that made him a starWhen Ja Morant jumps i…

Sports · European soccer

Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms

As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.

Sports · European soccer

The Paraguay hero who sold his kit when his son was born

Orlando Gill has become Paraguay's World Cup hero but was in football obscurity 18 months ago and had to sell his kit to support his family after the premature birth of his son.

Sports · European soccer

How Deschamps is making a team from France's squad of superstars

Why Didier Deschamps' willingness to tinker with his superstar squad could propel 2022 runners-up France to go one better in this World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

Plan to expand Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams is rejected

Executive committee member says it was ‘very bad idea’Caf says its aim is to make tournament world classA plan to expand the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams has been rej…

Sports · European soccer

Arsenal poised - can Newcastle convince Guimaraes for a second time?

Bruno Guimaraes has been Newcastle United's leader, but Arsenal are lurking with intent and could soon try to prise him away. What happens next, and could he yet stay put?

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Dissecting the Dream frontcourt struggles

As the WNBA approaches the All-Star break, most teams around the league are looking to solidify their player rotations and minutes distributions. For the Atlanta Dream, however, m…

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Grading the Devin Carter trade, other free agency moves

Free agency technically kicks off later today, but there are already reports flying around about signings, trades, and option decisions all over social media. The Hawks have been …

Sports · MMA

Mackenzie Dern wants to tap out submission queen at UFC 330

Women's strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern puts her title on the line for the first time in the UFC 330 co-main event on Aug. 15 against No. 4 ranked Gillian Robertson. Stylistic…

Sports · European soccer

Chelsea's George close to permanent Everton move

Everton close in on a deal to sign Chelsea winger Tyrique George following his loan spell.

Sports · European soccer

Spurs sign Norway keeper Panengstuen from SK Brann

Norwegian international goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen says it is a "dream" move to join Women's Super League side Tottenham.

Sports · European soccer

My World Cup memory: heartbreak in the exam hall for England v Brazil in 2002 – video

Where were you when Ronaldinho lobbed David Seaman in England’s quarter-final game against Brazil at the 2002 World Cup? Our head of newsletters, Toby Moses, was sitting in an exa…

Sports · Boxing

Wilder next for Usyk? 'Fury chapter is closed'

Oleksandr Usyk has chosen to end his world title reign, but will fight once more before his expected retirement from the sport.

Sports · European soccer

Pick Mainoo over Anderson against DR Congo - Rooney

Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.

Sports · European soccer

Football Daily

Germany and the Netherlands crash out as Humphrey Ker joins the pod.

Sports · European soccer

US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit

The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.

Sports · European soccer

From developing photos in a toilet to a viral Messi shot: 40 years shooting the World Cup – video

From taking the photo that became the most-liked post on Instagram as of recording, to developing film in the stadium toilets, legendary World Cup photographer Shaun Botterill spe…

Sports · European soccer

'Indescribably hurt' Son apologises for South Korea World Cup exit

Son Heung-min apologises for South Korea's early World Cup exit and says he will "run to death" for the nation's football fans.

SPORTS
Sports · NHL

Panthers acquire Akira Schmid from Golden Knights

The Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights for a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft. Schmid, 26, was 16-10-6 with a 2.59 go…

Sports · European soccer

Which club's players have scored most WC goals? Arsenal join leaders

Which teams' players have scored the most goals at the World Cup so far?

Sports · European soccer

'Pandor poised for Rangers as Butland heads for Hull' - gossip

Rangers are reportedly poised to sign Hull City goalkeeper Ivor Pandor, with Jack Butland moving in the opposite direction, as Aberdeen, Dundee, Dundee United and Motherwell are s…

Sports · European soccer

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 23

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