MONTREAL, July 29 — Japan’s four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has begun a coaching trial with Polish coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, following her split with Patrick Mouratoglou after less than a year together.

BEIJING, July 29 — Torrential rains have claimed at least 30 lives in Beijing and forced the evacuation of over 80,000 residents, state media reported Tuesday, as extreme weather continues to batter northern China.‍

BEIJING, July 29 — Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the famed Shaolin Temple, over allegations of embezzlement and other misconduct, the monastery confirmed.

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (Belgium), July 28 — Oscar Piastri overtook McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris with a daring early move to win a rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his Formula One championship lead to 16 points.‍

SAMRAONG (Cambodia), July 28 — Leaders from Thailand and Cambodia are set to hold peace talks on Monday, as their ongoing border conflict—centered on disputed ancient temples—enters its fifth consecutive day of fighting.

MARACAIBO, July 28 — Hoping for a better future, Mervin Yamarte left Venezuela with his younger brother. Instead, he endured a harrowing journey through dangerous jungle terrain, a brief detention in the United States, and four months of suffering in a Salvadoran prison. He returned home changed, both physically and emotionally.‍