Ahead of Independence Day, people across India participate in Tiranga Yatra events, carrying the national flag and celebrating the spirit of patriotism. This photo gallery captures colourful processions, participants waving the Tricolour, patriotic displays and community gatherings as the country prepares to mark its 80th Independence Day
Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for August 10, 2026
Typhoon Dolphin brings torrential rain, strong winds and flooding to parts of China, disrupting daily life across affected areas.
The 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday, with Demi Vollering sealing the overall title after winning the final Stage 9 in Nice. Vollering began the decisive 99.2km circuit just eight seconds ahead of Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney and attacked on the climb toward the summit of the Col d’Èze to create the decisive gap. She crossed the finish 1:04 ahead of Paula Blasi, with Niewiadoma-Phinney third, securing the yellow jersey by 1:18 overall. Vollering completed the nine-stage, 1,175km race in 28:10:18, while Elisa Longo Borghini finished third overall at 4:29. Antonia Niedermaier retained the white jersey as the best young rider. The race ran from August 1-9, beginning in Lausanne and concluding in Nice.
Students and job aspirants took to the streets in Jharkhand, marching against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations and demanding fair and transparent selection processes. This photo gallery captures the protest march, including crowds, placards, slogans and police arrangements, highlighting growing frustration among aspirants over recruitment and examination concerns.
Wildfires continue to burn across Canada, forcing evacuations, threatening communities and sending thick plumes of smoke across large areas. This photo gallery captures the scale of the crisis, from raging flames and smoke-filled skies to firefighters battling blazes and residents confronting the growing threat posed by devastating wildfires
Manchester City concluded their pre-season tour of Asia with a 3–1 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday, August 9. Despite dominating the first half, Enzo Maresca's side fell behind just before the break when 16-year-old Jorge Domínguez capitalized on a loose ball following a corner to put Atlético ahead. City responded swiftly after the restart. Winger Antoine Semenyo put on a stellar performance, carving open the defense twice in quick succession to set up a decisive brace for Omar Marmoush in the 57th and 59th minutes. With Atlético pushing for an equalizer late in the game, substitute Rayan Aït-Nouri put the result beyond doubt in the final minute, driving a low strike into the far corner to wrap up a deserved 3–1 win and cap off City's pre-season preparations in style.
Liverpool suffered a narrow 3–2 defeat against AS Monaco in an entertaining pre-season club friendly at Anfield on Sunday, August 09. Playing their final preparation match ahead of the new campaign, the hosts started brightly when Alexander Isak opened the scoring in the 16th minute, quickly followed by a neat finish from Florian Wirtz to double their lead. However, Monaco mounted a resilient comeback before halftime, sparked by an Aleksandr Golovin penalty. The French side capitalized on defensive lapses after the break, with Mika Biereth leveling the score in the 55th minute. As the game appeared headed toward a stalemate, Paris Brunner popped up with a dramatic late header from close range near the end, sealing the victory for the visitors and spoiling the final tune-up on Merseyside.
Coco Gauff continued her strong run at the 2026 Canadian Open, defeating Maria Sakkari 6-1, 6-4 in Toronto to reach the fourth round. The fourth-seeded American dominated the opening set, breaking Sakkari repeatedly and giving her Greek opponent little opportunity to settle into the contest. Sakkari responded with a much stronger second set and pushed Gauff into a more competitive battle, but the American maintained her composure in the decisive moments to complete another straight-sets victory. The result marked Gauff’s fourth consecutive win over Sakkari and extended her winning streak in their rivalry. Gauff’s returning was particularly effective throughout the contest, helping her neutralise Sakkari’s powerful first serve and maintain pressure in return games. The victory kept the American’s Toronto campaign on course for another deep run.
The Yauza Fest SUP surfing festival brought a splash of colour to Moscow on Sunday, August 9, as paddleboarders took to the Yauza River for a lively summer celebration. Held along the Akademika Tupoleva Embankment, the event combined stand-up paddleboarding with a carnival-style atmosphere, with participants encouraged to turn up in eye-catching costumes. The festival featured a mass SUP procession on the water, while the most creative outfits competed for cash prizes. The event was designed as both a sporting and recreational gathering, bringing together SUP enthusiasts and visitors for an unusual spectacle on one of Moscow’s waterways. The 2026 edition ran from 10am to 6pm on August 9, adding another colourful chapter to the Russian capital’s growing SUP culture.
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