Former wrestling champion Tyrell Fortune expresses strong confidence in his wrestling foundation and overall abilities ahead of his second UFC fight against Rizvan Kuniev in Abu Dhabi. He believes a full training camp and his previous short-notice UFC win have prepared him to climb the heavyweight rankings.
A Russian ballistic missile strike in Ukraine's Kyiv region killed 10 and injured nearly 100 at a defence industry event. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, confirmed the attack on a private training ground. A criminal investigation is underway into the event's organization, while the Kremlin stated its intent for "total victory" but expressed openness to US peace proposals.
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a drone that entered the country's airspace near Padina, 90 km northeast of Bucharest. An investigation has been launched into the incident, which marks the third drone incursion into Romania in two months, following previous incidents involving Ukrainian naval drones and a Russian 'Geran-2' kamikaze drone.
Chinese political scientist Yan launched the fourth annual International Relations Basic Knowledge Proficiency Test in Beijing. The exam aims to correct "negative one" level understanding of geopolitics, countering misleading narratives prevalent in short-form social media videos, a trend amplified by China's looser online controls on international affairs content.
US singer Chris Brown and vocal coach Omololu Akinlolu pleaded guilty to affray in a London nightclub incident from February 2023, leading to dropped assault charges. They were granted bail ahead of sentencing on October 26.
Southeast Asian governments face renewed energy shocks and trade disruptions due to revived US-Iran hostilities, prompting ASEAN foreign ministers to express grave concern and urge an immediate cessation of fighting.
The long-awaited heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is set to materialize after more than a decade of anticipation. Both fighters have lead-up bouts this weekend – Fury in Thailand and Joshua in Saudi Arabia – before a planned face-to-face meeting in Jeddah, with contracts signed but potential hurdles remaining.
Firefighters in Bonita Springs, Florida, with Turtle Time Inc. volunteers, rescued 14 sea turtle hatchlings trapped in storm drains near Mediterra Beach Club. Disoriented by artificial lights, the hatchlings were safely released into the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting conservation challenges from coastal development.
Secondhand fashion is booming, but thrift veterans say rising demand, resale apps, tariffs and inflation have made good finds harder to get and prices harder to afford.
Two former U.S. military officers say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed them into early retirement after they questioned his directives. The Pentagon denies the claims, as Hegseth faces renewed scrutiny over personnel removals and funding requests.
The long-awaited boxing super-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is set to proceed after a decade of delays, with both fighters scheduled for separate pre-fights in Thailand and Saudi Arabia this weekend before a planned face-off.
British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set for a $100M+ showdown in November. This weekend, they will each fight "tune-up" bouts against lesser opponents in Thailand and Saudi Arabia, respectively, aiming to shake off rust and prepare for their highly anticipated clash.
US President Donald Trump is initiating new tariff wars, imposing 25% tariffs on Brazil and 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and EU states, citing unfair trade and forced labor practices, amidst an unpopular military adventure in Iran and upcoming midterm elections.
Türkiye, İngiltere'den Eurofighter Typhoon savaş uçakları tedariki kapsamında 2026'da Birleşik Krallık'ta uçuş eğitimlerine başlayacak. Milli Savunma Bakanlığı, uçakların 2030'dan itibaren envantere gireceğini belirtirken, Yalova'da bir Hava Harp Okulu öğrencisinin vefatıyla ilgili idari ve adli tahkikatın sürdüğünü açıkladı.
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn dismissed Tyson Fury's doubts about their long-awaited heavyweight clash, confirming the fight is still expected in November. Both boxers have warm-up bouts this week, with Joshua fighting in Saudi Arabia and Fury in Thailand.
Milli Savunma Bakanlığı, Türkiye'nin Birleşik Krallık'tan Eurofighter Typhoon savaş uçağı tedariki kapsamında 2026 Ağustos'ta uçucu personel eğitimlerine başlanacağını ve 2030'dan itibaren 20 uçağın teslim edileceğini duyurdu. Proje bedeli 5,4 milyar İngiliz Sterlini olarak açıklandı.
A Florida pastor, Scott Winters, has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT's medical advice, which included religious references, repeatedly discouraged him from seeking emergency treatment for serious symptoms. This allegedly led to a near-fatal pulmonary embolism, causing him to lose his home and career.
Astronauts on long Mars missions face medicine expiration. A UC San Diego study proposes growing pharmaceuticals mid-flight, cultivating cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) on plants in simulated microgravity. This method could provide fresh medicine, addressing issues like blood clots and routine ailments experienced on the ISS.
US President Donald Trump threatened "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies after Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East conflict. The attacks, coupled with US airstrikes on Iran, sent global oil prices surging and raised fears of a wider economic downturn.
The number of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighter jets detected near Taiwan in the first half of this year more than halved compared to last year, marking a three-year low in operational tempo. No large-scale drills were staged, a first since 2022.
Brutal heat and a marine heatwave in southern Europe have triggered intense wildfires in France and Spain, forcing approximately 30,000 people, including thousands of tourists, to evacuate. Authorities in both countries are deploying resources as record-breaking temperatures and land burned exacerbate the crisis.
Oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in two months due to escalating Middle East tensions, including Houthi militia attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. This renewed conflict threatens global oil supplies, pushing up government borrowing costs and causing stock market declines amid inflation fears.
Over 20,000 residents and holidaymakers have been evacuated from southwest France due to raging wildfires near Bordeaux, with 800 firefighters battling the blaze. The fire, possibly started by a brush-clearing machine, has scorched 3,400 hectares, exacerbated by France's third heatwave and strong winds, prompting EU aerial support.
Anthony Joshua, 36, appears relaxed ahead of his comeback fight in Saudi Arabia against Kristian Prenga, his first since a fatal car crash in Nigeria claimed two friends. A win could set up a Tyson Fury showdown, provided Fury also wins his warm-up fight.
