Daily Recap: World — 18 August 2026

A deadly helicopter crash in Greece and a fatal sea incident on England’s south coast lead a day shaped by loss, while several high-profile figures face legal or personal turmoil. Elsewhere, major names in sport and travel make news through a comeback defeat, an unexplained absen...

A helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos kills three people: a British couple on their honeymoon and the pilot. The crash adds a tragic note to what was meant to be a celebratory trip, and authorities are expected to examine the circumstances of the incident.

Three members of one family die after being pulled from the sea off Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex. Emergency responders recover all three from the water after they get into difficulty, but they later die, leaving police and local officials dealing with another fatal coastal incident.

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott goes on trial accused of historic child sex offences involving two children of primary school age. The 49-year-old denies the allegations, which include claims of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour, and the case now moves through court.

Former Australia batter David Warner is convicted of drink-driving in Sydney after a random breath test in April. The court fines him about A$1,500 and orders him to install an alcohol interlock device in his vehicle, adding a legal setback for one of cricket’s best-known former players.

Wladimir Klitschko pays tribute after the death of his former partner, actress Hayden Panettiere, saying he and his family are in profound shock and grief. His remarks describe a deeply personal loss as relatives and loved ones respond to Panettiere’s death at 36.

Serena and Venus Williams lose their opening doubles match at the Cincinnati Open in their first appearance together since the 2022 US Open. They fall 2-6, 6-1, 10-8 to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in a match decided by a tight match tie-break after more than two hours.

The Arizona Diamondbacks place Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he misses the team’s game at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Marte travels with the club but is not present for first pitch, and the team does not publicly give a detailed explanation.

American Airlines says it will restore seatback screens to more aircraft, reversing an earlier move away from built-in entertainment. The airline plans to install 4K displays across its narrow-body fleet, with the rollout beginning in 2028, alongside an expansion of premium seating.