Australian swimmer Moesha Johnson won the 10km open water gold medal at the Pan Pacific Championships in Long Beach, California, finishing over 26 seconds ahead of Japan's Airi Ebina.
The UK's post-Brexit negotiator says Britain will move faster toward closer ties with Europe under Andy Burnham, while reports highlight Chinese spy cameras on Royal Navy drones and debate over wealth taxes.
Social prescribing, a practice more common in the UK, connects individuals with non-medical, community-based activities like sea swimming and art to improve health. Amanda, from Devon, England, found significant relief from major depressive disorder through sea swimming, reducing her antidepressant dosage. Experts advise matching hobbies to symptoms, finding intrinsic motivation, and using mindfulness to identify beneficial activities.
Five chefs highlight distinct, freshly prepared beach dishes from around the world, including barbecued sweetcorn in India, crab and banana pastels in Brazil, custard doughnuts in Portugal, fresh coconut pulp in Mexico, and fried red mullet in Cyprus.
A 15-year-old boy's body was recovered from a reservoir near Manchester after a swimming incident, as the UK faces a surge in water-related deaths (at least 7 in June, following 15 in May) during its record-breaking heatwave, with police and experts warning against the dangers of cold water shock in open water bodies.
At least 18 people, many teenagers, died in UK water incidents during recent hot weather. Experts provide safety tips for open water swimming, emphasizing supervised areas, awareness of hidden dangers, and simple precautions.
Thousands participated in the Great North Swim in Windermere, Cumbria, the UK's largest open water swimming event. Despite choppy conditions, participants of all ages and abilities completed various distances, with the event also featuring stand-up paddleboarding for the first time.
The 2026 Danjiangkou Open Water Swimming Challenge began on June 13th at Ginkgo Park in Shangluo City, with nearly a thousand swimmers from 26 teams competing in the Danjiang River. The event highlights Shangluo's commitment to sports tourism and its role as a key water source area.
China's bid for direct access to the Sea of Japan via the Tumen River faces continued wariness from North Korea and Russia, despite recent positive signs from Moscow. Analysts suggest the silence in post-summit statements reflects concerns over Beijing's regional influence.
Langkawi, Malaysia, known for its tourist attractions, faces maritime smuggling challenges, including illegal migrants, contraband, and subsidized petrol, evading authorities due to its geography and fast nighttime operations.
World chess champion D Gukesh had a viral moment during Norway Chess when he failed to open a water bottle mid-game, contrasting with his intense 116-move battle against Wesley So, which ended in a draw and subsequent Armageddon loss.
