The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 77-60 in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series, evening the series at 1-1. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 19 points and four 3-pointers, while Aliyah Boston added 15 points. Te-Hina Paopao led the Dream with 11 points. The Fever, playing...
Dancing With the Stars premiered its 34th season on ABC, marking its 20th anniversary. The diverse celebrity cast, including Jen Affleck, Hilaria Baldwin, and Robert Irwin, performed to personal anthems. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba's absence due to illness left only two judges, scoring contestants out of 20. Robert...
Christian Brueckner, a German man suspected in the Madeleine McCann disappearance, was released from prison in Germany Wednesday after serving a seven-year sentence for an unrelated rape conviction. German prosecutors have investigated him for McCann's murder since 2020, though he denies involvement and hasn't been charged. The investigation...
Stephen Colbert's The Late Show won its first Emmy for Best Talk Series, beating out Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Daily Show. Colbert celebrated the win on his show, jokingly referencing the show's upcoming cancellation in 2026. He dedicated the award to his team and audience, playfully threatening anyone...
An Italian court approved the extradition of Ukrainian national Serhii K. to Germany, where he is suspected of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. His lawyers plan to appeal. Separately, an Afghan man received a life sentence for stabbing a police officer in Mannheim. Other news...
Iran executed Babak Shahbazi, accused of spying for Israel, a claim disputed by activists who say he was tortured after offering to fight for Ukraine. The execution follows a 12-day war between Iran and Israel and amid a crackdown on dissent. Activists fear more executions are imminent, citing Iran's...
Japan's August exports fell by a smaller-than-expected 0.1% year-on-year, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. However, shipments to Asia rebounded by 1.7%, while exports to Western Europe surged 7.7%. This positive trend was partially offset by a significant 13.8% drop in exports to the U.S., particularly in...
Ukraine's military intelligence revealed details about Russia's new Geran-3 jet-powered attack drone. A faster, longer-range variant of the Geran-2, it incorporates nearly 50 foreign components from Western and Chinese manufacturers, despite sanctions. The Geran-3 boasts jamming-resistant technology and a top speed of 370 km/h, posing a significant threat....
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced a $30 billion investment in US research, development, and manufacturing over the next five years. This includes $1.2 billion for advanced manufacturing, AI, and digital technologies, creating next-generation facilities. The announcement coincides with President Trump's UK state visit and follows similar large investments from other...
UK inflation remained at 3.8% in August, meeting economists' expectations. Core inflation, excluding volatile items, dropped to 3.6%. Falling airfare costs offset increases in fuel and hotel prices. Food inflation continued its upward trend for the fifth month. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves acknowledged the economic hardship faced...
