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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill entered the Josh Hokit fight sweepstakes after announcing a major change. Jamahal Hill has lost three straight fights since claiming the UFC light heavyweight throne by defeating Glover Teixeira at UFC 283. Hill hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision loss to Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Baku last summer, and although he recently hinted at a ‘new fire’ for fighting, things have remained quiet on the matchmaking front. At a time of uncertainty in the light heavyweight division amidst Carlos Ulberg’s ongoing injury recovery, Hill could potentially get back into the title mix…

Compared to the previous month’s Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, and Lego Batman, June 2026’s triple-A games lineup is somewhat lacking. So far, the biggest releases of the month have been ports; for instance, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition launched on the Switch 2, while Where Winds Meet made its Xbox Series debut. Nothing wrong with that, of course, as these bona fide masterpieces are now in the hands of a whole new playerbase, but they aren’t exactly the most exciting new releases. While things will pick up in the second half of the…

June 10, 2026, was a solemn date for the world of bodybuilding, as it marked 25 years since the passing of the legendary Mike Mentzer—the former Mr. Universe who influenced many athletes and fans with his philosophical approach to pumping iron. To pay tribute to his friend, the six-time Mr. Olympia, Dorian Yates took to Instagram to share the way in which Mike Mentzer would inspire fellow bodybuilders to gain maximum results. And, as he explained, Mentzer’s approach lives on today. “I’d seen Mike’s training stuff long before I ever met him and I was impressed,” reflected Dorian Yates in…

It’s been less than two weeks since Street Fighter 6 Season 4’s DLC roster was first revealed, and we’re already about to see the first newcomer in action. Capcom just announced that Yasmine’s gameplay trailer is releasing tomorrow, June 17. The trailer is set to go live at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET tomorrow, so we have just under a day left to wait. This won’t…

[June 16, 2026] – Smart Shooter, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, announced today that it has signed an additional agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defense to supply SMASH Hopper lightweight remote-controlled weapon stations, including spare parts and related services. The base agreement is valued at approximately NIS 5.8 million, with delivery expected by the end of 2026. The agreement also includes a six-month option to expand the procurement of spare parts and additional related services, valued at approximately NIS 1.6 million. If exercised, the total value of the agreement may reach approximately NIS 7.4…

Media statementMonday 15 June 2026 The Hon Anthony Albanese MPPrime Minister of Australia Senator the Hon Penny WongDeputy Leader of the Government in the SenateMinister for Foreign Affairs The Australian Government welcomes the agreement by the United States and Iran. Australia has long called for de-escalation and an end to the conflict, including in Lebanon. As we have said, the longer this war goes on, the greater the impact will be. Continued restraint and constructive engagement will be essential to prevent further escalation and secure a lasting agreement. We are pleased the agreement between the US and Iran includes steps…

More than a decade ago, I founded the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation alongside a group of extraordinary Americans who served our country during our nation’s longest war. The initial group, which expanded to towering figures like Jan Scruggs — who founded the Vietnam Wall — Gen. David Petraeus and Gen. Jim Conway, sought to create a sacred place on the National Mall where service, sacrifice, loss and healing could be recognized. It was not only for the generation that fought these wars, but for generations yet to come. That mission has since been entrusted to a new board…

CODY, Wyo. – Counterdrug members from across the country gathered here June 9-11, 2026, for the Wyoming National Guard’s Positive Action & Prevention Strategies training. Led by Sgt. 1st Class Ty Nieters, a Drug Demand Reduction operator with the Wyoming Counterdrug Program, the National Guard Counterdrug Drug Demand Reduction Outreach (DDRO) program aims to reduce the demand for drugs by leveraging National Guard capabilities to support community-based prevention coalitions. “The training was a great opportunity to meet with other experts in the field,” Nieters said. “Teaching statistical significance and showing how it relates to prevention will lead to more successful…

Understanding the Potential Value and Risks of Arming Indigenous Groups in Support of US National Objectives | Mark Grdovic: Substack| May 14th, 2026 In the first article for his new Substack page, retired Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and Small Wars Journal contributor Mark Grdovic evaluates the possibility of arming Iranian Kurdish groups as a new strategy for the United States’ current conflict with Iran. Here are excerpts from just some of the analysis from this brief but fascinating post. The Right Tool in the Toolkit? Grdovic lays out the criteria for arming indigenous groups: 1. Does the group have compatible…

For three-quarters of a century, Washington, Taipei, and Beijing have shown that adaptive statecraft can prevent crises from becoming conflicts. As the security environment in the Taiwan Strait grows increasingly contested, the Center for Asia Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution and RAND’s China Research Center organized a series of workshops with leading experts to consider a range of future U.S. policy approaches toward Taiwan. These workshops produced policy briefs that explored U.S. priorities regarding Taiwan, options for limiting U.S. commitments while expanding Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities, options for calibrating diplomacy to stabilize cross-Strait dynamics, the merits and risks of a…