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Alexander Zverev wins US Open, first German champion since 1989.

Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton in four sets — 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 — to win the US Open. It's his second Grand Slam of 2026.

He became the first German men's champion at Flushing Meadows since 1989.

Zverev extended his dominance over left-handers at majors to 14-0 and improved to 6-0 against Shelton.

Bali police investigate murder-suicide after Australian father and two children found dead.

Bali, Indonesia
Empire of the Sun announce their biggest Australia–New Zealand tour for 2027.

Adelaide, Australia
Sydney Swans win AFLW derby by 31 points as Chloe Molloy kicks four goals.
Lenders approve breaking up Healthscope, splitting 25 hospitals among Calvary, Healthe Care and others.

Hunter, New South Wales, Australia
Police renew $1 million appeal in Bowraville child murders, visit Macksville this week.

Macksville, Australia
The US will allow 300,000 tonnes of lean beef trimmings in tariff-free imports for 90 days.

Australia
Perth Wildcats sign Brandon Knight for NBL27, pending league approval.

Perth, Australia
Josh Kerr wins inaugural Ultimate Athletics Championship 1500m by 0.33 seconds over Cam Myers.

Budapest, Hungary
Ford stops Mustang sales in Australia; 7,724 cars recalled over wiring issue.

Australia
Ben Shelton, first Black American man in US Open final since 1972, faces Zverev Sunday.

Flushing Meadows, New York, USA
The U.S. approves $1 million to help Nepal identify flood victims.

Nepal
Australia's NBN launches faster home tiers, topping out at 2Gbps and lifting 100 to 500Mbps.

Australia
Odell Beckham Jr. active for Giants as 34-10 Browns loss mars Watson return.
Meghan and Harry share Instagram glimpse of Cotswolds life with Archie and Lilibet.

Cotswolds, England