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Strong crowds turn out as Sydney Swans hit field for first time since alleged sexual assault probe – but some fans walk out: ‘Respect women’
The Sydney Swans played their first match since a sexual assault allegation involving several players emerged, with fans turning out in strong numbers at the Sydney Cricket Ground despite fears of a mass boycott. Five players—Chad Warner, Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Isaac Heeney—were absent, having been stood down for the rest of…
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Two years after launch, Walmart’s Flipkart is closing in on India’s quick-commerce leaders
Walmart-owned Flipkart’s quick-commerce arm, Flipkart Minutes, is rapidly narrowing the gap with India’s established instant-delivery leaders two years after its 2024 launch, even as Amazon separately pushes into the same market. The service now handles 1.1 to 1.2 million orders a day, up sharply from around 390,000-400,000 in November, bringing it close to Swiggy’s Instamart,…
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Police make arrest after gunfire during California high school football game leaves 1 dead
A 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder and gang participation after a 17-year-old was fatally shot at a Bakersfield, California stadium.
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Robot beats Bolt as US midterms rocked by scandal and Iran claims war win
A humanoid robot at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing recorded 9.39 seconds for 100 metres, faster than Usain Bolt’s official human world-record time of 9.58 seconds. More than 2,000 humanoid robots were reported to be taking part in the five-day event, which included athletic and team-sport competitions. The result demonstrates rapid advances in…
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José Mourinho marks Real Madrid return with late drama and touch of humility | Sid Lowe
José Mourinho began his second spell as Real Madrid manager with a dramatic 2-1 win away at Espanyol, returning to the dugout 4,380 days after his first departure in 2013. The victory was secured by a 90th-minute goal from Carlos Espí, a 21-year-old summer signing from Levante, rather than any of Madrid’s high-profile stars such…
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How Arsenal ‘punished’ newly promoted Coventry
BBC’s Match of the Day pundits Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney discussed Arsenal’s comfortable victory over newly promoted Coventry City, highlighting the quality and sharpness the Premier League side showed throughout the match. The panel praised Coventry’s performance despite the defeat, but were keen to stress that Frank Lampard’s newly promoted side should…
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Why Spurs’ defeat to Brentford is ‘worrying’ after summer signings
BBC’s Match of the Day pundits Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney discussed why Tottenham Hotspur’s heavy defeat to Brentford is a cause for concern, especially given the significant sums the club spent on new signings over the summer. The result raises early questions about Spurs’ squad quality and cohesion under their current management,…
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How the ‘new boys’ of Ipswich got their season off to a dream start
Ipswich Town made a strong start to their return to the Premier League by beating Sunderland with a late winner, prompting praise from Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney. The result marks an encouraging opening for the newly promoted club as they look to establish themselves back in the top flight after their previous…
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Alex Palou takes pole for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix with a chance to lock up the championship
Alex Palou has secured pole position for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the IndyCar series’ first-ever street race through Washington, D.C. The four-time series champion topped qualifying after a practice day marked by drivers adapting to the tight, seven-corner circuit, and he now has the chance to clinch the championship outright during the race itself.…