Daily Recap

Sunday, 06 September 2026

A day of world news is dominated by sudden violence and disaster, from a claimed Iranian strike in the Strait of Hormuz to deadly accidents in Africa, India and the United States. Alongside those emergencies, the US Open quarter-final field continues to take shape with two top contenders advancing.

Iran says it struck an unmanned US vessel in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it struck an unmanned US military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, presenting the attack as part of renewed confrontation with Washington. The claim, carried by Iranian state media and attributed to the Revolutionary Guard, points to fresh tension in one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes.

At least 25 killed in bus crash on Cape Verde’s Fogo Island

At least 25 people are killed when a bus crashes on Fogo Island in Cape Verde along the Campanas de Cima route, a mountainous area. Several other passengers are injured, some seriously, making it one of the deadliest incidents of the day and prompting an emergency response on the island.

Amazon cargo plane overruns runway, hits vehicles, catches fire at Miami International

An Amazon cargo plane overruns a runway while landing at Miami International Airport, strikes vehicles and catches fire. Video shows flames and a large plume of dark smoke rising from the aircraft, as officials confirm the collision on the airfield and crews move in to contain the blaze.

Building collapse near Delhi University’s Satya Niketan leaves several feared trapped

A building collapses near Delhi University’s Satya Niketan area in south-west Delhi, leaving several people feared trapped beneath the debris. Witnesses report hearing cries for help from under the rubble as emergency teams respond around the Shiv Mandir and Nanakpura Gurdwara area.

Three-month-old dies during family camping trip in Staffordshire; police treat death as unexplained

A three-month-old girl dies during a family camping trip in woodland in Staffordshire, in a case police are treating as unexplained. Investigators say the inquiry is still at an early stage as officers work to establish the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Tommy Paul to reach US Open quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz moves into the US Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Tommy Paul in the fourth round. The victory is described as convincing and sends the Spaniard into the last eight as he continues his campaign with little sign of being derailed.

Aryna Sabalenka beats Taylor Townsend to reach US Open quarter-finals

Aryna Sabalenka reaches the US Open quarter-finals by beating Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3. The scoreline is straightforward, but the match is more testing than routine, with Sabalenka having to absorb Townsend’s pressure before closing it out in straight sets.

Vikings re-sign Harrison Smith for 15th NFL season

Harrison Smith returns to Minnesota for a 15th NFL season, ending months of uncertainty over the veteran safety’s future. The 37-year-old agrees to a one-year deal and comes back as a central defensive leader for the Vikings after a long career spent entirely with the franchise.

Recap for Sunday, 06 September 2026

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