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Victor Wembanyama Scores 22 In First Official Game As France Captain
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points in 21 minutes as France beat Slovenia 92-67 in his first official game as national team captain.
Trump govt. mulls deal to give away part of Yosemite park
President Donald Trump's administration is considering giving away a section of the renowned Yosemite National Park to a private developer.There was a previo...
Trump to give speech at Pentagon for 25th anniversary of 9/11
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump to give speech at Pentagon for 25th anniversary of 9/11 President Trump is set to give a speech at the Pentagon for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks and will not visit…
Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor
Nashville International Airport could soon be renamed after Tennessee icon Dolly Parton, the governor and airport announced Friday.
Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey
Shots were heard around the city’s Diori Hamani international airport and near the presidential palace.
Why is National Sports Day celebrated on August 29? The remarkable Major Dhyan Chand story behind India’s Olympic hockey gold hat-trick
Hockey News: He scored more than 400 goals, inspired India’s dominance of world hockey and was the central figure in the country’s first hat-trick of Olympic gold .
Canadian broadcaster reverses policy barring use of ‘terrorist attack’ label for 9/11
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s (CBC) walked back its move Friday to advise its journalists not to refer directly to Al Qaeda’s Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the U.S. as an act of terrorism — guidance that garnered widespread criticism from political leaders. In an internal memo this week first reported by The Toronto Sun, CBC’s…
Hegseth blocks promotions of 4 Army officers with ties to sacked generals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked promotions of four Army officers picked for promotion to one-star rank, some of whom have ties to top Army generals the Pentagon chief ousted earlier this year, The Hill has learned. Some of the officers pulled from the list have links to former Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy George, who…
The race to stop England running out of water
Who is to blame for the summer drought, and can England future-proof its water supplies?
Son of US couple who narrowly escaped Nepal flood says he's 'grateful for the miracle'
The son of an American couple who survived the devastating floods in Nepal is preparing to reunite with his parents. Looking ahead to the reunion, his mother told CNN, "I'm going to hug them and cry because I am an emotional mama." Her son, Vikram Ravi, reflected on the harrowing ordeal, telling Brianna Keilar, "I'm just thankful that I was able to hear her tell me that she's okay, rather than having to go look for her."
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil on Track to Have Biggest Opening Weekend of Any RE Movie in History
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie is on track to have the most profitable opening weekend out of any film adaptation of Capcom’s flagship horror franchise.
Trump says he secured ‘majority US control’ of large slice of Venezuela’s oil reserves
President Trump said Friday evening that there will be “majority U.S. control” of a large swath of Venezuela’s oil reserves. “BREAKING NEWS: The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “At my…
Xbox CEO Says Project Helix Includes a 'Family of Devices'
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has suggested Project Helix will encompass more than one device, saying that Microsoft has been working on "a great family of devices."
RBI push: Forex reserves at all-time high of $729.3bn
India Business News: MUMBAI: The country’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $12.4 billion in the week ended Aug 21, to an all-time high of $729.3 billion, driven largely .
Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine | TechCrunch
Technical progress has encouraged a new batch of companies to jump in on the promise of profits from humanoid robots. And they're all Chinese automakers.
Super League: Leeds Rhinos return to the top of the league with win at St Helens as Huddersfield and Catalans also triumph
Leeds return to the top of Super League ahead of Wigan after a comfortable 34-6 away win at St Helens; Saints still outside play-off spots with two matches to go; <strong>watch three more matches, including Hull FC vs Warrington Wolves at 5.30pm, live on Sky Sports+ on Saturday</strong>
New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla defends Steelers fandom after saying he still watches all of their games
No one ask him about Super Bowl XL.
The official 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Chase for the championship field after points reset
12 drivers are now locked into the fight for the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series title
Jets player carted off against Giants, Chip Trayanum has scary scene
A scary scene has unfolded with Jets' Chip Trayanum but there have been positive updates.
Damian Lillard Posts Photo of Astonishing Shooting Percentage in Practice Ahead of NBA Season
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is making his much-anticipated return to the court after missing the 2025-26 season with a torn left Achilles tendon.
Serious questions over use of UK emergency alerts, its creators say
Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
UK weather: Strong winds and more thunderstorms to kick off the bank holiday weekend
Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.
How 'Book Queen' Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
Families across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.
Cam Ward Responds to Reporter Who Critiqued His Titans Preseason Play in Video Ahead of NFL Week 1
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward was asked by Nashville-based sports talk radio host and podcaster Jared Stillman during his Thursday press conference about how he would assess his preseason play.
'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups' box office collection day 3: Yash-Nayanthara starrer sees 29.3 percent decline; mints Rs 23.75 crore overseas
Yash and Nayanthara's 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups' continued its theatrical run on Friday. The movie recorded a drop in its domestic earnings o.
Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
Canada poaches dozens of top US researchers for its universities
Researchers in fields like climate and medicine are being lured north by new research funding.
US Open 2026: Order of Play and match schedule for Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium and more
Cameron Norrie, Katie Boulter, Jacob Fearnley and Toby Samuel carry British hopes on opening Sunday at Flushing Meadows; <strong>watch the US Open from August 30 live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app</strong>
Cambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticism
Cambodia’s claim of eradicating its scam compounds met with scepticism from Amnesty International and industry experts.
Trump eyes Yosemite land swap
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump eyes Yosemite land swap The Trump administration is eyeing a land swap that would give part of Yosemite National Park to a private company, according to a document submitted to Congress. © George Rose, Getty Images file In the document, obtained by The…
Carolina Panthers 2026 roster cuts tracker
Live updates and discussion of the Carolina Panthers roster cut down
Giants wrap up preseason slate with dominant 23-6 win over Jets
While most of the starters weren’t in action, Friday night’s game was a final chance for Jets and Giants players to make their case for a roster spot.
Shelby defense shining despite question mark entering 2026 season
After another dominant defensive performance, the Shelby Whippets' defense is again a major strength of the team.
NFL Legend Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Harsh Deshaun Watson Reality Check Gives Shedeur Sanders Fans Hope
Deshaun Watson has the starting job in Cleveland Browns, but the whispers about his job security have not stopped. Fresh off a 31-7 blowout loss to the Buffa...
Big hit eludes Rockies as Braves win series opener 6-4
Rockies tally plenty of hits but go 1-for-11 with men in scoring position
William & Mary Rallies in Final Seconds, Stuns Villanova at the Buzzer in Opener
The Tribe snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in Philly on Friday night.
Odell Beckham Jr. shows he belongs with Giants in preseason finale
Odell Beckham Jr. has done all he can to earn a roster spot with the NY Giants. Now comes the final decision, which is out of his hands.
Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela
US president says deal secures majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.