News from August 1, 2026 at 12:55 AM
About Fresh face Gigi Canuto gets UFC Fight Night nod
Gigi Canuto, a UFC newcomer, made a quiet splash on UFC.com trends on 8 August 2026 raising eyebrows among fans. The site ran a “Doing It For The Plot” feature...
About Australian doctor Tareq Kamleh held in Iraqi prison
Australian doctor Tareq Kamleh vanished after joining ISIS. Iraq now detains him in a prison. Officials say he faces extremist charges. Australian MPs want the...
About Polish crater linked to Russia, NATO scrambles jets
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a missile which left a crater inside Poland likely originated from Russia, the BBC reported. Satellite imagery establishe...
About Scottish Open sees McIlroy return amid PGA Tour overhaul
Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will compete in the Genesis Scottish Open under the PGA Tour’s new structure. The event continues to matter to him as the tour adj...
About Philipsen secures first 2026 Tour stage win
Jasper Philipsen took victory in Stage 17 of the 2026 Tour de France in a fast dash to the line. It was his initial win at this year's race. The stage finished...
About Premiers Back Cross‑Border Brewery Sales, Quebec Says Laws Must Change
A new book uncovers how two sisters crossed Newfoundland by thumb in the late 1950s. Their trip carried them through rugged terrain and small communities. It re...
About Norwegian rowing star Olaf Tufte dies, tributes pour in
Norwegian rowing legend Olaf Tufte’s family announced his death this week. They said an unexpected heart attack claimed him. He was 47. Norway’s top sporting ou...
About Can you trust Benfica’s new season start against St. Gallen? Will Benfica bounce back after Al-Nassr loss? How key Swiss players shape Benfica’s Europa League debut Is this Benfica’s strongest XI to face St. Gallen?
Benfica faces FC St. Gallen in today’s Group stage opener. The game starts around lunchtime as Benfica begins the new European season . Examiners and analysts p...
About Storms unleash flash flooding, damaging homes and bridges in Weston
Heavy strong storms rains pounded Weston, West Virginia, causing flash floods that left highways closed and residences damaged. Governor Jim Justice declared a...
About Louisiana braces as Bertha's 45‑mph winds lash region
Tropical Storm Bertha struck Louisiana with 45 mph winds. It has just moved toward Texas. Heavy rain is anticipated near the Rio Grande Valley. The National Hur...
About Saudi club Al Hilal eye Ndiaye deal
Saudi outfit Al Hilal are approaching Everton about frontman Iliman Ndiaye. The Everton outfit have put a european price million euro valuation. the Red Devils...