- Aug 25
Waymo plans late 2027 commercial robotaxi launch in Munich after German road tests
Testing with safety drivers will begin in the coming weeks across Munich to map streets before commercial autonomous operations launch under German federal driving laws.
- Aug 24
Maradona Hand of God match ball sells for $3.355 million at Heritage Auctions
The Adidas Azteca ball from Argentina's 1986 World Cup victory over England was bought in Dallas below its $10 million estimate after four decades of custody by referee Ali Bin Nasser.
- Aug 23
American Airlines flight lands safely in Dallas after laptop catches fire mid-air
Flight attendants contained a smoking laptop inside a thermal bag after it ignited aboard American Airlines Flight 2398, injuring up to five passengers before landing at Dallas-Fort Worth.
- Aug 22
Karoline Leavitt to rejoin pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. after leaving White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of August 2026 to rejoin the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. and serve as an external adviser to Donald Trump.
- Aug 19
Amazon plans US drone delivery expansion to 500 locales by end of 2026
The Prime Air service will grow sixfold from 11 existing hubs into metropolitan areas including Chicago, Atlanta, and Cleveland, delivering packages under five pounds within an hour.
- Aug 19
Meghan Markle's reported casting in Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentlemen is withdrawn
Discussions for Meghan Markle to appear in season three of Guy Ritchie's series The Gentlemen were dropped following public reaction in Britain as the Sussexes prepare their UK return.
- Aug 9
Don Nelson, NBA coaching legend and five-time Celtics champion, dies at 86
Don Nelson, who won five NBA championships as a Boston Celtics player and amassed 1,335 wins as a head coach across four franchises, died on 9 August 2026 in Frisco, Texas. He was 86.
- Aug 5
US World Cup host cities chase FIFA over unpaid $1 million legacy contributions
Eleven US cities that staged 2026 World Cup matches say FIFA verbally promised each a $1 million legacy payment but has not delivered, adding to scrutiny of president Gianni Infantino.
- Aug 1
Rafa Jódar rallies past Musetti to reach Washington semifinals and secures top-20 ATP debut
The 19-year-old Spaniard recovered from a lopsided first set to beat Lorenzo Musetti 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 Washington Open, guaranteeing a spot inside the world's top 20 for the first time.
- Aug 1
CBS places Tony Romo on indefinite leave after OWI arrest, JJ Watt steps into lead analyst role
The former Cowboys quarterback was arrested July 23 in Milwaukee after performing poorly on field sobriety tests; an open alcohol container was found in his vehicle. JJ Watt will join Jim Nantz on CBS's top NFL broadcast team.
- Jul 29
Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations as BBC documentary details claims from 10 women
Ten women, four alleging criminal conduct, describe encounters between 2002 and 2016 in 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret'; Leto calls claims 'absolutely and categorically false'.
- Jul 21
Liam Gallagher calls World Cup halftime show 'a bad trip' as Shakira's 'Dai Dai' tops global charts
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher likened the first-ever World Cup final halftime show to 'a bad trip,' while Shakira and Burna Boy's official anthem 'Dai Dai' held No. 1 on Billboard's global charts.
- Jul 14
Spain beats France 2-0 to book first World Cup final berth since 2010
Oyarzabal penalty and Porro finish sink disjointed France in Dallas; Deschamps questions referee while admitting inferiority.
- Jul 14
Spain and Britain dismantle Gibraltar border fence, ending 116 years of land controls and opening Schengen access
The metal barrier known as 'la verja,' in place since 1909, was lifted by crane at midnight on 15 July 2026, hours after Brussels and London signed a treaty aligning the British Overseas Territory with the Schengen zone six years post-Brexit.
- Jul 14
Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on two-year deal, puts Poland future on hold
The Polish striker, 37, was introduced on Tuesday after signing a two-year contract and could debut Thursday against Vancouver Whitecaps. He said he will decide on his international future after settling in the United States.
- Jul 14
Marciniak waits on FIFA final decision as Collina admiration fuels historic double bid at 2026 World Cup
Szymon Marciniak was not assigned to either World Cup semi-final, leaving the Polish referee in contention for the 19 July final or the third-place match after French officials were ruled out by their team's progress.
- Jul 14
Up to 100,000 Norwegians salute World Cup squad in Oslo as Crown Prince leads Viking row on palace steps
Norway's footballers returned from their 2-1 extra-time World Cup quarter-final loss to England to a heroes' welcome in Oslo, with crowds of 90,000 to 100,000 packing the Royal Palace square and Karl Johans gate.
- Jul 14
Xabi Alonso demands hunger from Chelsea, says Liverpool timing blocked Anfield return, and confirms Enzo Fernandez stay
The former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid manager faced the media at Stamford Bridge for the first time on Monday, addressing squad futures and his ambitions.
- Jul 14
EU court backs Spain's amnesty law as minister slams Supreme Court for failing to apply it fully
The EU Court of Justice validated Spain's amnesty law on 16 July, but the Supreme Court has yet to apply it to those convicted of embezzlement, drawing sharp criticism from the justice minister.
- Jul 13
Erling Haaland returns from World Cup exit with a $750 taxidermy raccoon, triggering viral frenzy and selling out the Texas store
After Norway's quarter-final loss to England, the striker landed in Oslo clutching a 'Whiskey Raccoon' from Wild Bill's Western Store. The $750 piece sold out within hours, and the artisan has since retired.
