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Israel Destroys Hezbollah's Ali Taher Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon
Israel says it used 1,100 tonnes of explosives to destroy a major Hezbollah tunnel network beneath the Ali Taher ridge, an operation it says completes its southern Lebanon security zone. Troops reported finding Iranian-made rockets, missiles and drones inside before the demolition.
Trump Promises $5,000 'Dividend' to Every American if GOP Keeps Congress
At the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, President Trump pledged a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans hold the House and Senate, drawing quick pushback from Democrats and skepticism from economists over its estimated $1.2 trillion cost.
No, the Ocean Did Not Dry Up in Argentina
A viral video claiming Argentina's ocean disappeared overnight is unrelated footage of a ship-breaking yard. The real story: a temporary sea recession at Mar del Plata caused by wind and tide, not catastrophe.
Ben Shelton Reaches First US Open Final, Setting Up Title Match With Zverev
Shelton followed a five-set, 3:33 a.m. win over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz with a semifinal victory over Frances Tiafoe, becoming the first Black American man to reach a US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972.
Kimi Antonelli Wins Italian Grand Prix From P19 in Stunning Comeback
Antonelli passed teammate George Russell for the lead with five laps to go to win from 19th on the grid, the first Italian driver to win at Monza since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966.
Charles Leclerc Crashes Out of Italian Grand Prix at Monza
Leclerc speared into the wall exiting the Parabolica while battling Oscar Piastri, ending his home race on lap two in an eerie echo of his 2020 crash at the same corner.
Landslide Partially Blocks Nepal's Chaulani River in Darchula
A large landslide in Api Himal Rural Municipality sent debris into the Chaulani River, with authorities warning that continued sliding could fully block the river and trigger a sudden flash flood downstream.
UN Votes to Replace World Map That Shrinks Africa
The General Assembly backed a resolution encouraging countries to drop the centuries-old Mercator projection for the Equal Earth map, which shows Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania closer to their true size. Ukraine was one of six abstentions, citing how the new map depicts Russian-occupied territory.
Pol Espargaro to Fill In for Vinales Again at San Marino Grand Prix
Maverick Vinales' recovery from a long-running shoulder injury will keep him out of Misano, with Tech3 turning to Pol Espargaro for a third stand-in appearance, and he immediately qualified directly into Q2.
Salahdine Parnasse Stops Dan Hooker in UFC Debut at Paris
The former two-division KSW champion needed just over two minutes to finish Dan Hooker with a body kick and a barrage of punches, then called out Max Holloway as his next fight.
India Beat England to Reach T20 World Cup Final, Then Beat New Zealand to Win It
Sanju Samson's 89 sent India past England into the T20 World Cup final, where Jasprit Bumrah's 4-15 sealed a 96-run win over New Zealand, making India the first team ever to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title.
Haaland Header Sends Manchester City Top After Coventry Win
Erling Haaland's first-half header was enough to see off a stubborn Coventry side, as Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye made winning debuts to keep City perfect through three games.