Bangladesh's interim government has condemned recent attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities following the ouster of autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina. In its first official statement, the interim cabinet expressed "grave concern" over the violence, promising to "find ways to resolve such heinous attacks." Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, now leading the interim administration, assured that support would be provided to affected families and the metro system in Dhaka would reopen soon. Yunus stated, "Restoring law and order is our first priority." This transition follows a student-led uprising that ended Hasina's 15-year rule marked by severe human rights abuses.

A man was arrested for climbing the Eiffel Tower on Sunday, just hours before the Olympics closing ceremony. The incident occurred around 14:45 local time (13:45 BST). Paris police intervened swiftly, arresting the shirtless climber, though his motivation and nationality remain unknown. Social media videos captured him scaling the tower near the Olympic rings and later being escorted away by police. The area around the Eiffel Tower was evacuated during the incident, though this has not been independently confirmed. The tower, central to the Olympics opening ceremony, was not planned to be part of the closing ceremony.

UK Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned that the far-right riots will have a lasting impact on the justice system, which is already struggling with record backlogs and near-overflowing prisons. Since the riots, 779 arrests have been made, with 349 individuals charged. Courts are extending hours to handle the caseload, and the Crown Prosecution Service is considering more severe charges. Meanwhile, anti-racism protests have outnumbered far-right demonstrations, with thousands rallying in support of refugees and minority groups. The unrest also saw a petrol bomb attack on a mosque in Northern Ireland.

At the Paris Olympics, United World Wrestling (UWW) emphasized that rules must be adhered to regarding Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification. UWW president Nenad Lalovic stated, "I am so sorry for what happened, but no matter the size of your country, athletes are athletes. This weigh-in was public, everyone saw what happened. How can we allow someone to compete when we all saw what happened? We don't have any other choice but to follow our rules." Phogat had appealed her disqualification from the Women's 50kg event, with a verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) expected by Saturday, 9:30 PM IST.

Russia acknowledged on Sunday that Ukrainian forces had penetrated 30 kilometers into its territory following a surprise border incursion last Tuesday. Moscow's defense ministry stated it had hit Ukrainian units near Tolpino and Obshchy Kolodez. In response, Russia deployed additional reserves, tanks, drones, and artillery. Ukrainian officials confirmed thousands of troops are involved in the operation. Despite Russian efforts using aviation and drones, Kyiv's offensive has reached deep into Russian territory, including a failed attempt to breach another district in Kursk.

In Cooch Behar, West Bengal, a BSF jawan pleaded with hundreds of Bangladeshi nationals camped at the border, urging them to wait for a resolution through dialogue rather than attempting illegal entry. “Please listen to me, nothing will come out of shouting,” the jawan said, emphasizing that the situation requires discussion with Bangladesh authorities. Despite heightened vigilance and recent apprehensions of eleven Bangladeshis at various borders, the BSF stressed that entry will only be permitted following proper verification. Assam DGP G P Singh confirmed that legal entrants, like students and traders, will be allowed with valid documents.

Kolkata police have revealed that Sanjay Roy, accused of raping and murdering a postgraduate doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, consumed alcohol before the crime. Sources stated Roy drank behind the hospital around 11 pm and had a history of watching violent pornography. Police found disturbing content on his phone, suggesting a "perverted mind." Roy, who tried to destroy evidence by washing bloodstains, was arrested intoxicated. The victim, 31, had severe injuries, including bleeding from her private parts. Roy is in custody until August 23, charged with rape and murder.

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has come out in support of wrestler Vinesh Phogat, stating she "deserves at least a silver medal" after being disqualified from the 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight. Ganguly, speaking on the sidelines of the Kolkata Food Festival, said, “When you go to the finals, it’s either a gold or silver medal. Whether she was disqualified wrongfully or not, I don’t know, but she deserves the silver medal at least.” Vinesh has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) for a joint silver medal.

Following a tragic stabbing incident in Southport, the UK government plans to revise the national curriculum to help students identify extremist content and online misinformation. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced a review to embed critical thinking skills across subjects, enabling students to challenge fake news and conspiracy theories. The curriculum changes, aimed at protecting young minds, will include analyzing news articles and statistics in context. The review's findings are expected next year, with reforms set to take effect by September 2025. Prime Minister Keir Starmer also hinted at stricter regulations on social media content.

India’s badminton team finished the Paris 2024 Olympics without a medal, marking their first blank return since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, and the men’s doubles pair Satwik-Chirag faced disappointing exits. Sen lost in the bronze medal match, while Sindhu and the doubles pair were eliminated in the quarterfinals. The women’s doubles team of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto exited in the group stage. Despite high hopes, the team fell short, ending a 16-year streak of podium finishes in Olympic badminton.