Swiss tennis player Belinda Bencic triumphs over Taylor Townsend in the round of 16 at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto. She will face Alexandra Eala in the next match.
The University of Cambridge is revising its appointment procedures for academics following the resignation of Jason Arday, who faces accusations of plagiarism and discrepancies on his CV.
The football federations of Mexico and Argentina have publicly supported FIFA president Gianni Infantino, amid calls for governance reform within FIFA.
The U.S. Senate has passed a law imposing new sanctions on Russia with broad support. The measures primarily target the energy sector and still require approval from the House of Representatives.
Mexico and Peru have agreed to restore diplomatic relations following a dispute over the asylum of former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who traveled to Mexico with a safe-conduct.
Multiple earthquakes were recorded in Mexico, the United States, Peru, Chile, and Colombia on August 7, 2026. Details regarding magnitudes and epicenters are available.
The American president has signed a decree aiming to prevent foreign women from giving birth in the U.S. to secure American nationality for their children, a month after a judicial setback.
