UFC in the headlines as fishbowl week: Volkanovski rematch, Topuria title talk, and chatter over US venues. Quick bio: premier MMA promoter, Las Vegas-based, owned by Endeavor via TKO Group.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will face off again on September 19 at the Las Vegas Sphere, streamed on Netflix. This marks their second fight, 11 years after their first, and the first boxing event at the Sphere. Both nearing 50, they recently returned from retirement, with Mayweather ending a nine-year hiatus and Pacquiao returning last year.
Co-hosts Mexico and the United States are finalising squads amid tactical adjustments, while Canada eyes a strong run in a competitive Group and Scotland look to kick off with momentum. The Guardian and Al Jazeera pieces outline strategic setups and key players ahead of the tournament.
The president has attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York, sitting in a private box with tight security as boos erupt when he is shown on the jumbotron. The Spurs have defeated the Knicks 115-111, cutting New York’s series lead to 2-1. Celebrities and political figures are in attendance, while security and a no-bag policy shape the event.
Trump has attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden amid heightened security. Counter-drone measures are in place, and fans are urged to arrive early. The Spurs have defeated the Knicks 115-111, narrowing the series lead to 2-1.
The president has inked the immigration and border funding package at the last moment after aides remind him he had not signed it during the ceremony. He claims the moment proves he is the “real deal” as congressional leaders watch. In parallel, D-Day anniversary coverage shows leaders and fellow politicians reacting to Trump’s controversial public posts.
Vandalism has spread across the grass near the World War II Memorial, with the marking 8647 appearing in brown grass. Park Police and National Guard have responded; grass samples have been collected and the investigation is ongoing. The slogan 8647 is tied to anti-Trump sentiment and is under review by authorities.