The No. 4 Texas Longhorns pulled off a remarkable comeback to beat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 after trailing by 20 points. Arch Manning secured the win with his first career touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick clarified that Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend for adults would not be supported by anticipated tax revenues if Republicans win the midterms. Instead, the funding is expected to come from new revenue sources, such as a visa program.
At the Venice Film Festival, May El-Toukhy's drama "Woman Unknown" was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for best film. Additionally, John Malkovich and Mathilde Arcel received the best actor and best actress awards, respectively.
Jacqui Lambie condemned Pauline Hanson's One Nation cartoon depicting Andrew Hastie as a traitor, deeming the imagery violent and cowardly. Andrew Hastie, who testified against Ben Roberts-Smith, stated he is not seeking legal action over the cartoon.
Spanish lawmakers have passed a bill granting citizenship to individuals born in Western Sahara during Spain's colonial rule. The lower house approved the legislation with a vote of 168 in favor, 31 against, and 145 abstentions.
A fire on the MV June Aster ferry in the Philippines has resulted in five confirmed deaths and 86 people reported missing. Rescue operations are currently underway as authorities search for survivors among the 134 passengers and crew.
Nazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old legal US resident from Afghanistan, has been deported after admitting to being an "alien terrorist." This marks the first instance of the long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court being used.
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both advanced to the third round of the US Open with decisive victories over Jaime Faria and Polina Iatcenko, respectively. American player Ben Shelton also secured a place in the next round, marking his fourth consecutive year advancing this far in the tournament.
President William Ruto announced a crackdown on foreign nationals operating small businesses, mandating their departure by September 7. This directive has caused fear and hostility among foreign traders, particularly in Nairobi.
Bulgarian authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at an ammunition storage site operated by EMCO defense company. The incident raises concerns of possible sabotage, following a similar event at another EMCO location earlier this year.
French champagne producers are now allowed to increase the alcohol content of their champagne up to 15% due to higher sugar levels in grapes caused by record heatwaves. This adjustment exceeds the previous limit of 13% in response to the unusual weather conditions.
Jacques Ratliff, 51, has been arrested in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman discovered hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi. Authorities have officially classified her death as a homicide.
President Trump is facing criticism for allegedly employing government agencies to hinder press freedoms, prompting concern from free speech advocates about future implications. This controversy arises amidst rising gas prices and inflation affecting the public.
FIFA has accused UEFA of orchestrating a "smear campaign" against its President Gianni Infantino amid a dispute over FIFA's commercial rights plans. The tension escalated after UEFA sought legal documents related to FIFA's abandoned proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup.
The United Nations warns that Ukraine is likely to experience its most difficult winter since the Russian invasion began in 2022. Systematic attacks on energy infrastructure heighten the risk of a humanitarian crisis during this period.
The United States observed the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, honoring nearly 3,000 victims with memorials and remembrance ceremonies nationwide. Participants included survivors sharing personal experiences and various ceremonies held worldwide to reflect on the tragedy.
The German government has attributed an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 4 to Russia. A drone armed with explosives was discovered near Ukrainian cargo planes during the incident.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is under investigation for alleged corruption, money laundering, and tax evasion related to a significant funding scheme for a film about his father. The probe comes just weeks before crucial elections in Brazil.
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the CIA released numerous declassified presidential briefing documents. These documents provide insight into the intelligence surrounding Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda prior to the attacks.
Rapper Lil Durk has been found not guilty of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire trial linked to a deadly 2022 incident. The case involved five felony counts, including murder for hire and conspiracy.