Year: 2026

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC welterweight title at UFC 330, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision, with scores of 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47. The victory marked Makhachev’s 17th consecutive win, surpassing Anderson Silva’s previous record.

Residents are urged to take precautions upon returning home, including sanitising fridges while clearing out spoiled food, and evaluating trees and property for damage. Local authorities recommend these measures to ensure safety and mitigate risks following recent adverse conditions.

Severe flooding has affected the Midwest as Tropical Storm Lala approaches Hawaii. Additionally, industry insights reveal developments within a prominent spy satellite company, while a year has passed since President Putin’s meeting with President Trump.

Footage of a simulation of the Air India crash challenges pilot suicide theories as a law firm questions the Indian investigators’ timeline of events.

A 55-metre statue of the Virgin Mary has been erected in the Polish village of Konotopie, becoming the tallest Marian monument in Europe. Funded by billionaire Roman Karkosik at an estimated cost of 100 million zlotys, the statue will be blessed on 15 August, despite the site remaining unfinished.

The U.S. government has stated that proposed tariffs will remain in place until retaliatory measures are lifted, emphasising that resolution of the issue is contingent on this condition being met before any potential agreement can be finalised.

Democrats have approved a new presidential primary calendar for 2028, placing South Carolina first on January 22, followed by Nevada and others through February. This shift aims to better reflect the party’s diverse voter base, moving away from the traditional influence of Iowa and New Hampshire.

Investigators confirm a Ryanair flight experienced cabin depressurisation due to engine fan-blade failure, leaving a passenger partially out of a broken window.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced strikes on key Russian military sites, including the Progress Rocket and Space Centre in Samara, using FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles. The operation aimed to reduce Russian military capabilities and was part of Ukraine’s strategy to pressure Moscow amid ongoing hostilities.

Moroccan police arrested over 100 migrants attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, as authorities deployed hundreds to manage large crowds reportedly from sub-Saharan Africa. This action follows a disinformation campaign on social media encouraging migration, amid ongoing tensions concerning border security.