Barty glides into Canadian Open semi-final
The Ukrainian even got a service break to close the gap to 5-3, but Stephens broke right back to take the set. Halap complained Friday about playing the first semifinal day after two straight night matches.

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Canadian-Made Cars
Canada's foreign minister recently said the country is ready to resume NAFTA talks "as quickly and intensively as possible". Trump slapped Canada and other allies with steel and aluminum duties, which led to retaliatory levies from Ottawa.

South Western Railway halt strike for further talks
A train strike due to affect passengers travelling on the South Western Railway network this weekend has been called off. Although Merseyrail also remains in dispute with RMT, there are no strike days planned at this point on its services.

Finau only just makes cut despite record-equalling birdie blitz
Those birdies after his big blunder stood out to Finau, one of only 11 players to make the cut in all four majors this year. All told he tallied 10 birdies (tying a PGA Championship record), three bogeys, a triple, and a partridge in a pear tree.

Why Trump's Turkey Tariffs Are Worrying Investors
The US is the biggest destination for Turkish steel exports, at 11% of the Turkish export volume. But Erdogan said Turks should not be alarmed by exchange rate movements.

Wolves' Owners Set Target Of Winning Premier League By 2025
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw says that scoring his first senior goal "is the best feeling" that he has had in his career. Jagielka saw red after 40 minutes. "We are comfortable and confident with the way we are starting the game tomorrow".

CBA and World Bank collaborate for DLT bond issuance
The team at CommBank has carried out intensive research and analysis to ensure that the bond issuance is carried out smoothly. The initiative is also part of the World Banks' mission to stop poverty using innovative technologies like blockchain.

Activists Met With Tense Confrontation On Charlottesville Anniversary
Dozens of groups, including the local chapter of Black Lives Matter , will counterprotest in Freedom Plaza. Event: The rally will start in Lafayette Park in Washington , D.C., and run from August 11 to 12.

Moderate salt intake is not harmful to health, study finds
China is the only country in their study where 80 per cent of communities have a sodium intake of more than five grams a day. An increased cardiovascular risk was only observed in communities where the average intake was greater than 5 g/day.

Tottenham Hotspur Striker Harry Kane In ''Best Form'' Claims Boss Mauricio Pochettino
The old stat about Kane not scoring for Spurs in August is trotted out a lot but his effort against Newcastle could not be denied. The Denmark global delivered the resulting corner for defender Davinson Sanchez to attack.

Search Underway for Marine Who Went Overboard Near the Philippines
The Philippine government facilitated diplomatic clearance for United States assets involved in the search and rescue operation.

Greek cat sanctuary hiring caretaker to live on island, supervise 55 cats
The position requires you to care for all 55 cats, feed them, and distribute their medications. This is surely any cat lovers dream job - and there's still a chance to apply.

Tiger Woods roars back into contention at USPGA Championship
To say Brady Brown of Robinson, Illinois came prepared with his attire for this PGA Championship would be an understatement. But he needed 18 putts on the back nine for a total of 30, and the difference between being closer to the lead.

Rocket fault delays the launch of Nasa’s solar probe
It will travel about 4 million miles from the sun's surface, seven times closer than any spacecraft before it. The probe is about the size of a small auto and weighs a mere 635 kg.

Nobel-winning writer VS Naipaul dies aged 85
His 1961 novel, A House for Mr Biswas , is regarded by many critics as one of his most seminal works. Reports out of the United Kingdom quotes his wife, Lady Naipaul, as confirming his death.