As Oleksandr Usyk prepares for his next bout, the Ukrainian heavyweight champion remains deeply connected to the war unfolding in his homeland. Stationed in the quiet coastal town of Gandia, Spain, Usyk has turned his training base into a powerful tribute to Ukraine, even as he focuses on his upcoming fight against Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembley Stadium. A Training Camp That Reflects Crimea Usyk’s current base, a converted co-working center in Gandia, mirrors the landscape of southern Crimea, his home region. The area’s geography and climate offer a sense of familiarity, serving as a comforting backdrop for…
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Israeli military engineers clearing a network of underground passages beneath Gaza’s European Hospital in Khan Yunis confirmed on 8 June that one of the bodies recovered is that of Mohammed Sinwar, the de facto commander of Hamas’s forces in the enclave and younger brother of the movement’s overall leader, Yahya Sinwar. DNA tests matched samples taken from the remains with those held on file for his brother, while identity cards and other personal documents found on the corpse added further confirmation. Sinwar was last seen alive on 13 May, when Israeli bunker-busting bombs struck the hospital compound in what the…
A Temporary Agreement After months of rising economic tensions, the United States and China have announced a new trade agreement — again. Following the breakdown of prior negotiations, representatives from both nations met in London with the aim of reaffirming commitments made during the May Geneva summit. On Tuesday night, both Chinese and American officials confirmed that a framework had been reached and was being forwarded to their respective leaders for final approval. President Donald Trump proclaimed the breakthrough on Wednesday via a Truth Social post, stating: “Our deal with China is done.” According to the president, the agreement includes…
A Trusted Climate Resource Faces Uncertain Future Climate.gov, a key public resource operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is on the verge of being silenced. Known for offering accurate, science-based information on climate change and weather patterns, the site has long played a vital role in educating the public. However, recent internal changes have left it without a content team, raising concerns over its future and the potential loss of one of the most visited climate education platforms in the United States. Over the years, Climate.gov built a reputation for being nonpartisan, science-driven, and highly accessible. Its…
Morgan Stanley has begun sounding out investors on a US $5 billion financing package for Elon Musk’s artificial-intelligence start-up xAI. Two structures are on offer: a floating-rate term loan B sold at 97 cents on the dollar and priced at SOFR + 700 basis points, and an alternative mix of a smaller term loan plus senior secured notes paying a fixed 12 percent coupon. Commitments are due later this month, with pricing to be flexed according to demand. At last week’s virtual roadshow the bank shared preliminary revenue forecasts, projecting positive free cash flow within three years once the Grok…
GOP Proposal Targets Immigrant Benefits—Legal Families at Risk A new legislative proposal from House Republicans aims to reshape access to federal assistance programs by blocking millions of immigrants from benefits like food stamps, tax credits, and health coverage. Although the stated goal is to prevent undocumented immigrants from receiving government aid, the most significant impact would fall on legal immigrants and U.S. citizen children whose parents lack full immigration status. This policy shift would reshape who qualifies for essential services such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Child Tax Credit, and subsidies through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).…
Activists Intercepted on Gaza-Bound Aid Boat A group of 12 international activists, including Swedish environmental advocate Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea. The vessel, a small yacht operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and named The Madleen, was aiming to challenge the Israeli naval blockade and draw global attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region. According to the activist group, the interception occurred in international waters. The boat had departed from the Italian city of Catania and carried a symbolic amount of aid intended to highlight the…
A second round of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and China entered its second day at London’s Lancaster House on Tuesday, providing the first real test of whether last month’s fragile tariff truce can grow into a broader economic détente. Officials from both capitals say genuine progress is possible, but they admit the road to a deal is littered with disputes over minerals, microchips and market access. From Geneva Truce To Lancaster House The current diplomatic push began with a hurried meeting in Geneva in May, where trade envoys agreed to freeze most of the triple-digit duties each side…
Chenab Bridge Marks Historic Engineering Feat The world’s highest railway bridge was inaugurated Friday in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir, an engineering marvel that sits 359 meters (1,180 feet) above the Chenab River—making it 29 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower. The arched Chenab Bridge, decades in the making and costing more than $160 million, spans 1,315 meters (4,314 feet) across a remote mountain valley. The structure is part of a broader infrastructure push by the Indian government to integrate the Himalayan region more fully with the rest of the country. The opening ceremony was led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
From Perth to Bondi Beach: 2,387 Miles in 35 Days British ultrarunner and influencer Will Goodge has achieved a remarkable feat by running across the entire Australian continent in just 35 days. Covering 2,387 miles (3,841 kilometers) from Perth to Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, Goodge averaged over 68 miles per day—equivalent to more than two and a half marathons daily. If officially ratified, the achievement would surpass the previous record set by Chris Turnbull in 2023 by nearly five days. Despite extreme physical and mental demands, including sleepless nights, persistent hallucinations, and chronic pain, Goodge pushed forward with relentless determination.…
