Floods in Japan strand thousands at Narita airport

Floods in Japan strand thousands at Narita airport

OAMISHIROSATO, Japan: Record-breaking rainfall in Japan caused severe flooding around Tokyo on August 14, leaving thousands of travelers...

Attacks nearly halt Hormuz Strait traffic, US threatens more pressure

Attacks nearly halt Hormuz Strait traffic, US threatens more pressure

LONDON/PANAMA CITY: Transit through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to have almost come to a standstill on August 14 after two more ships...

Nigel Farage wins by-election, but Count Binface takes 27% votes

Nigel Farage wins by-election, but Count Binface takes 27% votes

CLACTON-ON-SEA, U.K.: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won the by-election in Clacton on August 14, but the result also exposed weaknesses...

French court strikes down social media ban for under-15s

French court strikes down social media ban for under-15s

PARIS, France: France's Constitutional Council blocked a proposed ban on social media access for children under 15 on August 14, ruling...

Millions across Europe watch a rare total solar eclipse

Millions across Europe watch a rare total solar eclipse

MEDINACELI, Spain: Millions of people gathered across Spain, Portugal, Iceland and other parts of Europe on August 12 to watch a rare...

Setback before 2027 election for Meloni as young Italians turn away

Setback before 2027 election for Meloni as young Italians turn away

ROME, Italy: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is losing support among younger voters, according to opinion polls, raising concerns about...

Putin visits disputed Iturup island, Japan protests

Putin visits disputed Iturup island, Japan protests

MOSCOW, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, an island claimed by Japan at the end of the Kuril chain near Hokkaido,...

US July deficit jumps as spending rises, tariff receipts stay weak

US July deficit jumps as spending rises, tariff receipts stay weak

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. federal budget deficit widened to a record $432 billion for the month of July as government spending increased...

North Korea fires ballistic missile, draws protest from South Korea

North Korea fires ballistic missile, draws protest from South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday, according...

Heavy rain floods Beijing after typhoon hits China

Heavy rain floods Beijing after typhoon hits China

BEIJING, China: China's strongest typhoon of the year has brought heavy rain and flooding across large parts of the country, including...

Iran jails photojournalist Yalda Moaiery for 15 years

Iran jails photojournalist Yalda Moaiery for 15 years

LONDON, U.K.: Acclaimed Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery, who has spent much of her career documenting protests, political dissent...

Vietnam begins work on largest homegrown frigate

Vietnam begins work on largest homegrown frigate

HANOI, Vietnam: Vietnam has started building what it says will be the country's largest and most advanced domestically produced anti-submarine...

Ebola outbreak kills more than 2,000 in Congo

Ebola outbreak kills more than 2,000 in Congo

BUNIA, Congo: More than 2,000 people have now died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, which is spreading faster than any previous outbreak...

Colombia searches for hundreds missing after devastating earthquake

Colombia searches for hundreds missing after devastating earthquake

BOGOTA, Colombia: Rescue teams in western Colombia continued searching for survivors on August 11 after a powerful earthquake caused...

Over 1100 athletes to compete in 7th IMMAF Youth World Championships

Over 1100 athletes to compete in 7th IMMAF Youth World Championships

ABU DHABI, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The 7th edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships takes place in Abu Dhabi at Mubadala Arena...

Over 1100 athletes to compete in 7th IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi

Over 1100 athletes to compete in 7th IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The 7th edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships takes place in Abu Dhabi at Mubadala Arena...

As Mets lay foundation for 2027, Nationals struggle to get relief

As Mets lay foundation for 2027, Nationals struggle to get relief

(Photo credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images) Any reasonable chance the New York Mets had of making the playoffs disappeared months ago....

Fitness and patriotism marks 86th Fit India Sundays on Cycle

Fitness and patriotism marks 86th Fit India Sundays on Cycle

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): The colours of the Tiranga, the rhythm of patriotic music and the energy of cyclists and fitness...

Australia: New South Wales Premier leads first overseas mission to boost NSW-India ties

Australia: New South Wales Premier leads first overseas mission to boost NSW-India ties

New South Wales [Australia], August 16 (ANI): NSW Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will lead an official delegation...

Ukraine hits Russian aerospace and energy targets in major deep-strike operations: Zelenskyy

Ukraine hits Russian aerospace and energy targets in major deep-strike operations: Zelenskyy

Kyiv [Ukraine], August 16 (ANI): Ukraine on Saturday launched a series of successful long-range operations targeting key Russian aerospace,...

Iranian Parliament to debate Hormuz Strait oversight bills as top lawmaker mocks Trump's threats

Iranian Parliament to debate Hormuz Strait oversight bills as top lawmaker mocks Trump's threats

Tehran [Iran], August 16 (ANI): The Iranian Parliament is set to hold a virtual session on Sunday to review crucial legislation aimed...

FIH Men's Hockey WC: Indian Coach Fulton hails England's "unbelievable players" and "good structure" ahead of clash

FIH Men's Hockey WC: Indian Coach Fulton hails England's "unbelievable players" and "good structure" ahead of clash

Amstelveen [Netherlands], August 16 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team will look to build on its winning start to the FIH Hockey World...

Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games

Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced its 15-member squads for the Women's Asia Cup...

"In touch with each other for several weeks": Bangladesh FM spokesperson on proposed PM Tarique Rahman's India visit

"In touch with each other for several weeks": Bangladesh FM spokesperson on proposed PM Tarique Rahman's India visit

Dhaka (Bangladesh); August 16 (ANI): Officials from Bangladesh and India have been in active communication for several weeks regarding...

Paper leaks is decades-old issue, government showed sensitivity and accepted demands of protesters in Delhi: Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman

Paper leaks is decades-old issue, government showed sensitivity and accepted demands of protesters in Delhi: Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Noting that the issue of paper leaks was not new but has been there for decades, Rajya Sabha Deputy...

AQU to host international conference on UAE's Islamic economy

AQU to host international conference on UAE's Islamic economy

SHARJAH, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member...

AUSTRIA-VIENNA-CHINESE OPERA SEASON-KICK OFF

AUSTRIA-VIENNA-CHINESE OPERA SEASON-KICK OFF

(260816) -- VIENNA, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Actors of Gaojia Opera, a traditional Chinese opera genre, perform in Vienna, Austria,...

CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-PATROL TEAM-DEDICATION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-PATROL TEAM-DEDICATION (CN)

(260816) -- RUOQIANG, Aug. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Aug. 10, 2026 shows a ranger observing on a watchtower near...

"Retiring from international cricket gave me the freedom...": Heinrich Klaasen

"Retiring from international cricket gave me the freedom...": Heinrich Klaasen

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 16 (ANI): Former South African batter Heinrich Klaasen, currently participating in The Hundred...

MLS: Messi misses third successive penalty as Inter Miami go down to Nashville SC

MLS: Messi misses third successive penalty as Inter Miami go down to Nashville SC

Nashville [US], August 16 (ANI): Argentina icon Lionel Messi missed his third successive penalty as Inter Miami crashed out to a third...

Pyongyang snubs Seoul's peace proposal as inter-Korean tensions flare ahead of US-South Korea drills

Pyongyang snubs Seoul's peace proposal as inter-Korean tensions flare ahead of US-South Korea drills

Seoul [South Korea], August 16 (ANI): North Korea on Sunday maintained complete silence regarding South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's...

"No account on any front will remain unsettled": Israeli Defence Minister vows after strike in Lebanon kills 11

"No account on any front will remain unsettled": Israeli Defence Minister vows after strike in Lebanon kills 11

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 16 (ANI): Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning following the latest Israeli strikes...

"Hearts filled with joy": Ariha Pangambam's father on daughter's gold at Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships

"Hearts filled with joy": Ariha Pangambam's father on daughter's gold at Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships

Imphal (Manipur) [India], August 16 (ANI): Manipur gymnast Ariha Pangambam's gold medal-winning performance at the Asian Aerobic Gymnastics...

Cincinnati Open: Thiago Tirante ousts Djokovic in round 2 shocker

Cincinnati Open: Thiago Tirante ousts Djokovic in round 2 shocker

Cincinnati [US], August 16 (ANI): Thiago Agustin Tirante secured the biggest win of his career, ousting a physically struggling Serbian...

The soldier who kept his soul free

The soldier who kept his soul free

By By Suvir Saran New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): This Independence Day, Ajay Kumar's journey from Jammu and the Indian Air Force...

"It's more special for me": Ayush Shetty ahead of BWF World Championships in India

"It's more special for me": Ayush Shetty ahead of BWF World Championships in India

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Indian badminton players Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda expressed excitement about competing at...

Gunfire at Varanasi Airport: 2 security personnel hospitalised after passenger's firearm discharge during mandatory check

Gunfire at Varanasi Airport: 2 security personnel hospitalised after passenger's firearm discharge during mandatory check

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): Two security screeners were injured on Sunday morning at Lal Bahadur Shastri International...

"Hoping to make most of it and win medal": PV Sindhu ahead of BWF World Championship on home soil

"Hoping to make most of it and win medal": PV Sindhu ahead of BWF World Championship on home soil

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu is looking forward to competing at the BWF World Championships...

Keralam CM VD Satheesan inaugurates Athachamayam rally ritual to mark beginning of Onam month

Keralam CM VD Satheesan inaugurates Athachamayam rally ritual to mark beginning of Onam month

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], August 16 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Sunday inaugurated the Athachamayam rally...

Aurora, Spirit reach playoff stage at CS:GO Esports World Cup event

Aurora, Spirit reach playoff stage at CS:GO Esports World Cup event

(Photo credit: Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK) Aurora Gaming and Team Spirit from Group A and Natus...

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Milwaukee Sun.

More Information

Wisconsin

Section
In tight wild-card races, Padres and Guardians look for strong outings from pitchers
In tight wild-card races, Padres and Guardians look for strong outings from pitchers

(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) The Cleveland Guardians will look to build on one of their most complete victories of the...


MLB roundup: Cards' Joshua Baez first to debut with 3-HR game
MLB roundup: Cards' Joshua Baez first to debut with 3-HR game

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images) Joshua Baez became the first player in major league history to hit three home runs...


Jacob Misiorowski helms Brewers' shutdown of Dodgers
Jacob Misiorowski helms Brewers' shutdown of Dodgers

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Jacob Misiorowski went six strong innings, Joey Ortiz and William Contreras hit home runs...


Brewers acquire INF Jonathan Ornelas from Athletics
Brewers acquire INF Jonathan Ornelas from Athletics

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) The struggling and banged-up Milwaukee Brewers added some infield depth by acquiring...


Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR
Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR

(Photo credit: Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Houston Texans signed veteran Brett Rypien to...


Dodgers take aim at Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski in key clash
Dodgers take aim at Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski in key clash

(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images) For all that Jacob Misiorowski has accomplished early in his major league career, earning...


Movie Review