Sports Vollering wins stage to claim Tour lead before final day Demi Vollering races clear to win stage eight of the Tour de France Femmes and snatch the leader's yellow jersey with … BBC Sport·Aug 8, 2026
Sports WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender eligibility Commissioner sends memo to teams on eligibility rulesPlayers’ union refuses to be used as a political pawnCunningham r… The Guardian Sport·Aug 8, 2026
World British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada. Al Jazeera·Aug 8, 2026
Sports Tour de France Femmes: Vollering’s late escape for yellow leaves Niewiadoma fuming Victory on penultimate stage secures eight-second leadPrevious leader claims she was blocked by rival’s teamDemi Volle… The Guardian Sport·Aug 8, 2026
World Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as the two countries deepen cooperation. Al Jazeera·Aug 8, 2026
Sports Santner sends Rockets eight points clear at the top Mitch Santner smashes 52 off 23 balls as Trent Rockets move eight points clear at the top of the men's Hundred with a … BBC Sport·Aug 8, 2026
Sports Rockets beat MI London to reach knockout stage Trent Rockets book their place in the knockout stages of the men's Hundred with a six-wicket victory against MI London… BBC Sport·Aug 8, 2026
World Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal? The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it… Al Jazeera·Aug 8, 2026
Technology OpenAI to pause work on AI model Astra due to security concerns Agent found to be able to find and exploit vulnerabilities without human intervention, and to carry out cyber-attacksO… The Guardian Technology·Aug 8, 2026
Sports Garcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool As two Liverpool legends meet in pre-season, Luis Garcia says he hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish behind their forme… BBC Sport·Aug 8, 2026
Sports Carabao Cup: Preston prevail in Goodison home game, Millwall keeper saves four penalties Ten-man North End beat Huddersfield on penaltiesLukas Jensen the shootout hero for Millwall at QPRDelano Burgzorg scor… The Guardian Sport·Aug 8, 2026
Sports West Ham sink Pompey in Carabao Cup as Sullivan ignores advice to stay away In an unseasonable black bomber jacket, with heavy duty company beside him, David Sullivan took his seat. Against the … The Guardian Sport·Aug 8, 2026