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American comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, 52, was shot dead in Southaven, Mississippi, on August 20. Police confirmed one suspect is in custody. Carroll, known for appearances on Showtime at the Apollo and The Parkers, was mourned by the comedy community

SpaceX postponed the 10th test flight of its Starship rocket minutes before launch due to a ground systems issue. The delay follows earlier failures in Flights 7, 8, and 9. Starship is intended for NASA’s Artemis 3 lunar mission and future Mars exploration.

The funding, announced in Kyiv by Canadian PM Mark Carney, includes armored vehicles, drones, medical equipment, and air defence systems to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities.

Emma Raducanu returned to Flushing Meadows with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 first-round win over Ena Shibahara, her first US Open victory since 2021, setting up a second-round clash with Kudermetova or Tjen

Manchester United were held 1-1 by Fulham after Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty and substitute Emile Smith Rowe equalised, leaving United still searching for their first Premier League win of the season

Everton christened Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton as debutant Jack Grealish starred with two assists, while Callum Hudson-Odoi’s second-half strike earned Nottingham Forest a point at Crystal Palace

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won gold in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions at the Asian Shooting Championship, while junior shooter Adriyan Karmakar clinched his first continental title with an Asian record

Australia thrashed South Africa by 276 runs in Mackay, their biggest ODI win, as Head, Marsh and Green scored centuries and Connolly’s 5/22 bowled out the visitors for just 155

World champion D Gukesh faces Alireza Firouzja, while R Praggnanandhaa meets Jan-Krzysztof Duda in Sinquefield Cup round six as Fabiano Caruana leads midway with 3.5 points in St. Louis

Baltasar Rodriguez’s stunning debut goal helped Inter Miami secure a 1-1 draw against D.C. United in MLS, after Jackson Hopkins’ opener and a key save by goalkeeper Ríos Novo

Nepal has officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), reinforcing its commitment to protecting species like tigers, leopards, and snow leopards through global collaboration.

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar held meetings with top political parties in Dhaka, including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, as part of a high-level visit aimed at reviving bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

Displaced families are returning to Khartoum despite destroyed homes, no basic services, and rising insecurity, months after Sudan’s military claimed to have retaken the capital from RSF forces.

Russia claimed Ukraine launched drone attacks overnight, causing a fire at a nuclear facility in Kursk and damaging energy sites, as Ukraine celebrated its 34th independence day with calls for peace and resilience.

Opposition leaders in Sri Lanka united in Colombo to denounce the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling it an undemocratic and politically motivated act amid concerns over his health.

Archaeological research at Walufeni Cave on Papua New Guinea’s Great Papuan Plateau reveals evidence of 3,200-year-old long-distance trade, including marine shells transported 200 km inland. Findings highlight dynamic cultural networks across New Guinea, Torres Strait, and northern Australia, challenging outdated Eurocentric views

A balloon bearing the Pakistan International Airlines logo was found in Nai Basti, Jammu, raising security concerns. Officials suspect such objects are intended to distract security forces and create panic among citizens near the border.

Two individuals of Indian descent were among five killed when a tour bus carrying international tourists rolled into a ditch near Niagara Falls. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting no impairment or mechanical failure.

Russia said its air defence systems intercepted 160 Ukrainian drones and four guided bombs in the past 24 hours. The Defence Ministry reported additional casualties from recent attacks, as Ukraine reportedly intensifies strikes ahead of the Trump–Putin meeting.

Dango Ouattara scored on his Brentford debut to secure a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in their first home Premier League match, giving Keith Andrews his side’s first win of the season

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad, securing consecutive Premier League wins under new manager Thomas Frank, with Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha scoring in a disciplined defensive display

Chelsea crushed West Ham 5-1 at London Stadium in their first Premier League win of the season, with Joao Pedro starring in attack as Graham Potter’s side endured another heavy defeat

In a phone call on Friday, the two sides discussed threats by France, Britain and Germany, collectively known as the E3, to reinstate international sanctions on Iran on the verge of the expiration of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231, said a statement released by the Iranian foreign ministry early on Saturday.

Canada will remove counter-tariffs on US goods covered by CUSMA starting September 1, following discussions between PM Carney and President Trump. Tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos remain as both countries work to resolve trade issues.