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Amy Hunt claims fourth gold of European Championships with 4x100m relay triumph

The British quartet of Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Hunt crossed the finish in a European record 39.97 seconds.

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Shaquille O’Neal reveals the one year that changed his life forever

The NBA legend has reflected on the remarkable 12 months that brought a blockbuster Lakers move, Olympic gold, a Hollywood movie and a rap album.

BANG Premier · Aug 16

Sam Pang wins 2026 Gold Logie, avoids snake bite

Sam Pang has won the Gold Logie ... and he hopefully didn't get bitten by Robert Irwin's python.

AAP · Aug 16

Pallister caps dream meet with second Ledecky defeat

Australian distance stars Lani Pallister and Sam Short have both finished the Pan Pacific Championships with three individual gold medals.

AAP · Aug 16

Not blue, not white – Cat Deeley's yellow jeans are the unexpected denim shade I'm sold on

Buttery yellow denim is a glorious choice for the last few days of summer

Woman & Home · Aug 16

Amy Hunt continues whirlwind week with third gold as Dina Asher-Smith makes European history

Victory in the 4x100m relay put Asher-Smith top of the all-time most decorated list of athletes at European Championships, while Hunt is on course for an incredible quartet of golds

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Lithium in the Sahel: how armed groups are exploiting the global scramble for the critical mineral

Every electric vehicle, smartphone and laptop battery begins with one essential ingredient: lithium.

The Conversation · Aug 16

Lima Grand Prix 2026: Breakthrough victories on Day Two

Day two in Lima brought more breakthrough moments. Seiko Watanabe, Vlad Mitru and Dena Pohl celebrated their first World Judo Tour gold medals, while David Lima topped the -81kg podium as another thrilling day of judo unfolded in Peru.

Euronews · Aug 16

France's Léon Marchand wins first European title in front of home crowd

Day six of the European Championships in Paris saw four-time Olympic champion Léon Marchand claim his first continental title by winning the 200m butterfly final. There was another gold medal for France later in the evening, with Mary-Ambre Moluh setting a new European record to win the 100m backstroke final.

France 24 · Aug 16

Why the Masaba Brand Is a Statement on Indian Identity, Bold Prints, and Belonging

The Print Is the ArgumentMasaba Gupta did not put a telephone or a mithai box on a kurta because she wanted to be different. She put them there because those objects are real, they exist in Indian homes, in Indian afternoons, in the specific texture of a life lived here.…

Times Life · Aug 16