At the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for President, making her the first Black woman and Indian-American to lead a major party's ticket. Her husband, Doug Emhoff, and stepdaughter, Ella, were present. Harris, 59, spoke about her childhood, thanked Joe Biden, and also criticized Republican nominee Donald Trump. She emphasized unity, saying "I accept your nomination... on behalf of every American". This marks a significant milestone in US politics, solidifying Harris' position as a trailblazer.

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to deliver the keynote address on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. This pivotal speech will formally accept her party's nomination for the presidency, concluding a week of high-profile speeches and events. Earlier in the week, Tim Walz, her running mate, energized the crowd with a personal appeal to middle America. The convention has also seen significant speeches from prominent Democrats including Oprah Winfrey and former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, setting the stage for a decisive push towards the November election.

Botswana has yielded the world's second-largest diamond, a 2,492-carat rough gem, from the Karowe mine, owned by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond. This find surpasses the previous record for Botswana, a 1,758-carat stone found in 2019. The discovery, using Mega Diamond Recovery X-ray technology, is notable as the largest since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond of 1905. Lucara’s William Lamb expressed excitement over the find, though details on the gem's quality or value remain undisclosed. Botswana, a major diamond producer, is considering new laws for local stakeholding in mining operations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Sumy region's border areas after Ukrainian forces launched an offensive into Russia’s Kursk region earlier this month. The incursion, which began on August 6, resulted in Ukraine capturing dozens of settlements and taking hundreds of prisoners. Zelenskyy met with military leaders, discussing the operational situation and the impact of the Kursk operation, which has reduced shelling in Sumy. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces face ongoing challenges in the Donbas region, where Russian troops are making gains. Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised a strong response to the Kursk incursion.

The death toll from the yacht sinking off Sicily has risen to six, with a fifth body recovered from the wreck. The search for the final missing person resumes for the fourth day. The latest body was retrieved by a fire service boat and brought to Porticello. Previously, the body of chef Recaldo Thomas was found on the day of the sinking. Six people have now been confirmed dead, with one still unaccounted for. The search efforts continue, with authorities working to determine the cause of the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

Pakistani authorities have arrested Farhan Asif, a 32-year-old freelance web developer, on charges of cyber terrorism. Asif is accused of spreading misinformation on YouTube and Facebook about a British teenager involved in a stabbing attack on July 29 in Southport. The attack, which occurred at a Taylor Swift dance class, resulted in three fatalities and ten injuries. The misinformation spread rapidly online, leading to riots across the UK, including in Liverpool, where numerous police officers were injured and over a thousand people were arrested. Imran Kishwar, deputy inspector general of investigations in Lahore, confirmed the charges against Asif.

Ashraf El Attar, a nurse at Gaza's European Hospital, reported that his wife and six children were killed in an attack on their home in Deir-al-Balah, central Gaza. The incident occurred early Sunday morning. El Attar survived with minor injuries. The victims included his wife, Hala Khattab, a teacher, their 15-year-old son, a one-year-old daughter, and four 10-year-old quadruplets. Israel has not specifically addressed this attack but has stated that its operations in Gaza target armed groups. The Israeli military claims it only strikes those involved in hostilities. El Attar described the loss as devastating, leaving him with nothing.

Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old Japanese woman from Ashiya, is set to be recognized as the world’s oldest person by Guinness World Records, according to the U.S.-based Gerontology Research Group. Born on May 23, 1908, Itooka is poised to receive the title following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera from Spain earlier this week. Itooka, who once pursued mountaineering, will officially take the title as the world’s oldest person. She was born in the same year that saw the first long-distance radio transmission from the Eiffel Tower and the Wright Brothers' initial public flights.

Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, delivering a speech on the third night of the event. Her speech supported Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz. Oprah highlighted the need for unity and compassion, stating that in emergencies, such as a house fire, people do not consider personal details like race or religion; instead, they focus on helping everyone involved. She used the example of rescuing a “childless cat lady” and her cat to underscore her point. Oprah’s unexpected visit energized the crowd and reinforced the convention’s message of inclusivity.

Divers have recovered five bodies from the wreck of the superyacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily, Italy. The yacht went down after being hit by a tornado. So far, six deaths are confirmed, including the yacht's chef. British tech billionaire Mike Lynch and others remain missing. Search efforts are ongoing, with divers using advanced equipment to explore the wreck at 50 meters depth. The chances of finding survivors are slim, but search teams continue to look for air pockets inside the ship. The Bayesian had 22 people on board; 15 were rescued.