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COLOGNE, Germany — German and Spanish companies involved the now-defunct Future Combat Air System program are appealing to their respective governments to keep funding sixth-generation fighter jet expertise gained under the developmental effort.Separate statements to that effect published Thursday by the lead companies of both nations, Airbus and Indra, come as news broke this week that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron had decided to drop the sixth-generation fighter jet segment of FCAS.That warplane was meant to be a centerpiece of the effort, with accompanying drones, sensors and communications equipment envisioned to act in concert as a…

Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan might be in trouble with the promotion after placing a massive bet on UFC White House. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will defend his undisputed title against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje on the White House lawn on Sunday. UFC Freedom 250 features a seven-fight card with plenty of intriguing fights, capped off by the Topuria vs. Gaethje main event. As Topuria and Gaethje make their final preparations for UFC Freedom 250, top lightweight Arman Tsarukyan is waiting in the wings for a likely shot against the winner. Tsarukyan, who hasn’t fought since finishing Dan…

Iran Press TV Thursday, 11 June 2026 1:12 AM The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) aerospace force has issued a strongly worded warning to the United States, vowing to turn the region into “hell” if Washington continues to threaten the security of the Strait of Hormuz. “Are you trying to make the holy Strait of Hormuz insecure?” Brigadier General Sayed Majid Mousavi said in a social media post in the early hours of Thursday. “We will turn the region into hell for you from across all of Iran. This is Iran’s response to the Americans’ audacity in…

The United States Secretary of State signed a memorandum of understanding with UFC CEO Dana White today (Thurs., June 11, 2026) at the State Department, officially partnering the mixed martial arts promotion with the U.S. government for sports diplomacy initiatives around the world.But, the real headline came before the ink even dried.“A billion people all over the world will be watching America celebrate its 250th birthday with the White House in the background and some of the best athletes in the world in that octagon,” Rubio said.For context, the UFC head honcho recently said the promotion is expecting “Super Bowl-type…

ROME — British Defense Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing U.K. prime minister Keir Starmer of skimping on defense spending at a time of “rising threats.”Healey took aim at the U.K. government’s long-delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP), designed to shore up Britain’s military readiness but held up for months as government departments tussle over funding.In his resignation letter to Starmer, which Healey posted on Thursday, he said he had now seen the defense funding plan, and it “falls well short of what is required.”He added, ”You have been unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources…

His father brought him to Muay Thai growing up in a hill tribe with very little. Now Maisangkum Sor Yingcharoenkarnchang trains for his own son, hoping every win opens a door his family never had. Maisangkum faces Petnamkhong Sor Maneekhot in the strawweight Muay Thai main event of ONE Friday Fights 158, streaming live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 12. The 25-year-old Boxing Army 3 representative enters on the back of a unanimous decision win over Petsangwan Sor Samarngarment at ONE Friday Fights 115. Before that, a first-round knockout loss to Watcharaphon Laochokcharoen at ONE Friday…

Watching someone crank out effortless reps on the Glute Ham Raise fools you into thinking you can do the same. Then reality hits fast, and you’re crashing instead of controlling. Success starts with how well you position yourself on the GHR machine before the first rep. But not every GHR machine is the same. Footplate adjustments vary, pad sizes differ, and limb length can influence your ideal position. That’s normal, but the principles stay the same: proper knee placement, stable foot pressure, a straight body line, and tension throughout the entire posterior chain. This GHR setup guide breaks down those…

Your homepage is the front door to your website. In AI search, you also have to explain why the door is worth opening. Research shows these AI-generated results are becoming increasingly common. One 2026 study found Google AI Overviews appeared for 13.7% of trending queries overall and nearly 65% of question-based searches. Beyond SEO best practices, your website needs to do more than just rank. It needs to clearly communicate who you are, what you offer, who you help, and why someone should trust you. TLDR: AI discovery is becoming a new growth channel — one built less on publishing…

The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a future “Collaborative Combat UAV System” or CCA system. Published on June 4, 2026, the document marks an official market-exploration phase to define the operational, technical, and industrial landscape for France’s next generation of loyal wingmen and manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) platforms. While the RFI covers multi-domain airborne collaborative combat, the details released by the French Ministry of Armed Forces point to a highly strategic naval dimension. Naval News notes that the requirements outlined in the document are directly tied to the future capabilities of the French…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he plans to nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as director of national intelligence. Trump announced the nomination on social media amid pressure from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month. Trump faced intense pushback over his decision to name Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director. The job oversees the coordination of 18 intelligence agencies. The situation has led to a standoff in Congress…