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theguardian.com
Nazi artefacts still being sold online years after trade outlawed across Australiahttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/nazi-artefacts-prohibited-symbols-still-being-sold-online-australia-ntwnfbOne seller says second world war memorabilia containing banned Nazi symbols is legal under exemptions to the lawsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNazi artefacts bearing prohibited symbols are being openly sold in Australia three years after the federal government made it illegal to do so, with vendors saying they are doing so for “educational” reasons.The government in 20...
Aug 16, 2026 3:00 PM
sports.yahoo.com
O'Connor targets biggest titles after European goldhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oconnor-targets-biggest-titles-european-145044756.htmlKate O'Connor says she knows she is capable of winning a world and Olympic title after producing a superb performance to clinch a European gold medal.
Aug 16, 2026 2:50 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Scottie Scheffler Makes Personal Admission About Sam Burns at FedEx St. Judehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/scottie-scheffler-makes-personal-admission-142729952.htmlScottie Scheffler will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind, putting him in position to claim his second victory of the 2026 season. The world No. 1 reached 13-under after a 2-under 68 on Saturday and will start Sunday ahead of a group of challengers. […] The post Scottie Scheffler Makes Personal Admission About Sam Burns at FedEx St. Jude a...
Aug 16, 2026 2:27 PM
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Kate Douglass is looking like an Olympic force, and more Pan Pacs takeawayshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kate-douglass-looking-olympic-force-140103112.htmlIRVINE, Calif. — Taylor Ruck heard the crowd roar when Kate Douglass set a new world record in Saturday’s 50-meter freestyle at Pan Pacific Championships, but she didn’t know the time, 23.19 seconds, until a few minutes later when she walked through the media mixed zone toward the warm-up pool. “She went 23.1? She went 23.1?!” the Canadian standout repeated, shock spreading across her face. “Holy ...
Aug 16, 2026 2:01 PM
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WTC 2025-27 points table: Bangladesh climb after historic Australia win, India remain fifthhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wtc-2025-27-points-table-135200896.htmlIn a stunning upset, Bangladesh triumphed over Australia in a Test match held in Darwin, significantly impacting the ICC World Test Championship rankings. Australia remains in first place, unaffected by this latest defeat, while Bangladesh's ascent to fourth place boosts their prospects for the final rounds. India, on the other hand, lingers in fifth as the competition intensifies.
Aug 16, 2026 1:52 PM
cbsnews.com
Trophy belt buckles: The highly-prized currency of cowboy culturehttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/trophy-belt-buckles-the-highly-prized-currency-of-cowboy-culture/From bull riding to barrel racing, trophy belt buckles, worn by champion rodeo riders, tell stories of grit, accomplishment and honor. Correspondent Ian Lee visits the Professional Bull Riders World Championship in Fort Worth, where an elite group of cowboys competes to win a trophy buckle; and talks with the artisans of Montana Silversmiths, who carry on this century-old tradition.
Aug 16, 2026 1:44 PM
sports.yahoo.com
IOC president meets potential German Olympic bidders in Aachenhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ioc-president-meets-potential-german-130330054.htmlOlympics chief Kirsty Coventry met representatives of Germany's Olympic bid contenders on the sidelines of the equestrian world championships in Aachen on Saturday, but their plans to host the Games were not discussed. The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) will decide on September 26 whether Berlin, Munich or Cologne Rhine Ruhr should be Germany's bidder for either the 2036, 2040 or 2044 ...
Aug 16, 2026 1:03 PM
bloomberg.com
What’s Happening in EM: Traders Get Pickier on Linkers (Podcast)https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2026-08-16/what-s-happening-in-em-traders-get-pickier-on-linkers-podcastBogota-based EM reporter Nicolle Yapur joins Leda Alvim to discuss why investors are looking beyond Brazil and Mexico for opportunities in inflation-linked bonds in the emerging world.
Aug 16, 2026 12:30 PM
bloomberg.com
Bonds Face a Bigger Threat Than the Fed as Global Rates Climbhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-16/bonds-face-a-bigger-threat-than-the-fed-as-global-rates-climbAs investors debate whether and when the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates, market expectations for further tightening are building around the world — and spelling trouble for bonds.
Aug 16, 2026 12:00 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Amanal Petros wins men's marathon at European championships. Alisa Vainio dominates in women's racehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/amanal-petros-wins-mens-marathon-115619403.htmlAmanal Petros made sure there was no photo finish this time. The German won the men's marathon at the European championships on Sunday morning by a whopping 7 seconds, less than a year after missing out on gold in a photo finish at the world championships in Tokyo. Petros crossed the finish line in Birmingham in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 11 seconds — breaking the championships record in the process...
Aug 16, 2026 11:56 AM
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Djokovic reveals ongoing health condition after defeat in Cincinnatihttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/djokovic-reveals-ongoing-health-condition-113333782.htmlNovak Djokovic revealed he has been dealing with an ongoing health condition after his surprise second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open. The 39-year-old said the condition was exacerbated by the heat and humidity in Ohio as he visibly struggled in a 6-2, 4-6, 4-6 loss to Argentina’s world number 50 Thiago Agustin Tirante on Saturday.
Aug 16, 2026 11:33 AM
nytimes.com
Bot Meets Bothttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/16/briefing/chatbots-talking-to-each-other.htmlAre we ready for a world where machines are mostly talking to each other?
Aug 16, 2026 11:31 AM
sports.yahoo.com
Bill Simmons reacts as favourite soccer team Tottenham Hotspur sell two key playershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bill-simmons-reacts-favourite-soccer-112803842.htmlLike many Americans, Bill Simmons is determined to follow soccer year-round after the successful 2026 World Cup. This summer’s tournament in the United States converted thousands into football fans, and the new season is almost here.
Aug 16, 2026 11:28 AM
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Germany's Petros captures European marathon gold on 'terrible' coursehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/germanys-petros-captures-european-marathon-103317673.htmlGermany's Amanal Petros won the European marathon title for the first time on Sunday, taking gold in Birmingham in a championship record of 2 hours 9 minutes and 11 seconds. But the world silver medallist found the going tough in England's second city, despite a dominant performance after a solo run of almost 20 kilometres.
Aug 16, 2026 10:33 AM
sports.yahoo.com
Newcastle United v Strasbourg Live TV and global channel listingshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/newcastle-united-v-strasbourg-live-091315932.htmlAround the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle United v Strasbourg Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (4pm (UK) kick-off).
Aug 16, 2026 9:13 AM
sports.yahoo.com
Move Over Mahomes and LeBron; Kyle Larson Runs Americahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/move-over-mahomes-lebron-kyle-083335937.htmlMove Over Mahomes and LeBron: Kyle Larson Is the True American Hero Move over, Patrick Mahomes. Move over, LeBron James. America has a new sports hero, and he isn’t playing under stadium lights. He’s strapped into a race car. Kyle Larson is the true American hero. While the rest of the sports world was doing…
Aug 16, 2026 8:33 AM