Chess Spotlight: Indian GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu clinched the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals in Saint Louis, stunning defending champ Fabiano Caruana to take the overall GCT crown and $200,000 after a dramatic comeback. Croatia & Region in Focus: The Dubrovnik-hosted 2026 World Aquatics Water Polo 4×4 Open Championships (Aug 31–Sep 6) adds a new chapter for the sport, with Iona assistant coach Patrick Judge named to the USA women’s staff. Boxing Night in London: Moses Itauma and Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic meet at the O2 Arena for the vacant IBF heavyweight title, but the build-up turned chaotic at the weigh-in—Hrgovic slapped Itauma, security stepped in, and fireworks are expected. Europa League Draw Buzz: Bournemouth, Sunderland and Crystal Palace learned their Europa League rivals, with Sunderland landing a headline trip to AC Milan and home matches including Dinamo Zagreb. Film & Culture: Rab Film Festival wrapped on the Croatian island with “Truth Needs Audience,” awarding “Feels Like Home” best feature. Controversy & Memory: Ratko Mladić’s death sparked fresh political backlash across Serbia and Bosnia, with tributes and disputes over how the legacy should be treated.