Ronda Rousey stops Gina Carano with 17-second armbar in comeback fight
Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano with an armbar just 17 seconds into their historic comeback fight on May 16 in Los Angeles, ending a 9 1/2-year absence from MMA.
Conflicts & Security
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
Hezbollah has increased its use of small first-person view (FPV) drones to attack Israel, including systems controlled by fibre-optic cables to evade sophisticated defences, according to BBC Verify.
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano: 100-pound weight loss and MMA comeback
Before her highly anticipated fight with Ronda Rousey on May 16, 2026, Gina Carano revealed she lost 100 pounds over 20 months, according to USA Today.
Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests
The Bolivian military police arrested demonstrators and used tear gas to disrupt road blockades after 11 days of protests, according to Al Jazeera. The demonstrations, sparked by fuel shortages linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, continued despite a Friday agreement between protesters and the government.
Rescue diver dies during Maldives search for Italian divers
A Maldivian military diver has died during the search for the bodies of five Italian divers who were found dead in a deep-sea cave on May 16.
Gina Carano lost 100 pounds for Rousey fight
Gina Carano revealed she lost 100 pounds to prepare for her highly anticipated fight against Ronda Rousey on May 16, 2026, according to Decider.
Lebanon Says 6 Killed in Israeli Strike as US Announces Ceasefire Extension
Lebanon reported six people killed in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon as the U.S. extended a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, raising questions about the stability of the agreement.
Gina Carano reveals 100-pound weight loss for Ronda Rousey fight
Gina Carano revealed she lost 100 pounds over 18 months to prepare for her fight against Ronda Rousey on May 16, 2026, according to MMA Fighting.
ICE releases wife of US soldier and Afghanistan veteran from detention
Immigration and Customs Enforcement released the wife of an active-duty U.S. Army soldier and Afghanistan war veteran after a monthlong detention, according to CBS News.
Mali Forces Target Rebel Alliance Amid Power Struggle
Mali’s armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, have launched airstrikes targeting a rebel alliance of Islamist extremists and Tuareg separatists as the ruling junta struggles to maintain its hold on power in the unstable west African country, according to The Guardian.
Alex Murdaugh in ‘Death in the Family’ and Other Stories
Jason Clarke immersed himself in the role of Alex Murdaugh in Hulu’s 'Death in the Family,' even as it took a personal toll, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Kyiv Attack Death Toll Rises to 14
At least 14 people were killed and over 40 injured in a Russian air attack on Kyiv, according to the city’s military administration. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors.
13 killed in US military boat strikes identified: ‘Flesh-and-blood people’
A five-month investigation has identified 13 victims of U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, according to the Latin American Center for Investigative Journalism (CLIP).
Florida Crew Recounts ‘Miraculous’ Atlantic Plane Rescue with Fuel Low
All 11 people rescued from a plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean survived a 'pretty miraculous' ordeal, according to a military crew in Florida that saved them with only minutes of fuel remaining.
Warning Record Global Temperatures as El Niño Risk Grows
New forecasts warn of record global temperatures as the chance of a very strong El Niño event increases, according to the BBC.