As regional tensions rise, Iranian civilians are receiving defense training, a development that underscores the increasing militarization of the population. This comes amid ongoing strikes and military operations in the Middle East.
Bulgarian pop star Dara has won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song Bangaranga, according to the BBC.
The United Arab Emirates reported a drone strike near its nuclear power plant on Sunday, calling the incident a 'dangerous escalation,' according to the BBC.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 revealed she lost 100 pounds to prepare for her highly anticipated fight against Ronda Rousey on May 16, 2026, according to Decider.
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 revealed she lost 100 pounds over 18 months to prepare for her fight against Ronda Rousey on May 16, 2026, according to MMA Fighting.
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’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.
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.
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.