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The Battle of Midway has assumed a place in American naval lore that has put it on par with other great battles in world naval history. What Salamis was for the Greeks, Trafalgar for the British Royal Navy, and Tsushima for the Japanese, the clash northwest of Midway Island on June 4, 1942, represents for the U.S. Navy. It was a moment of heroism, professional skill, and victory, which came to define how the Navy viewed itself for the rest of the 20th century and beyond.Unlike those other great battles, however, Midway was a decidedly modern naval operation. It involved…

Republic of the Philippines – Department of Foreign Affairs MANILA 04 June 2026 — The Philippines respects the decision of the member states of the United Nations and extends its congratulations to the Kyrgyz Republic following today’s election for the non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council. We thank the international community for the support and goodwill extended to the Philippines throughout our candidacy. Our campaign was anchored on our longstanding commitment to peace, dialogue, international law, and cooperation among nations. These remain principles that the Philippines will continue to uphold and advance in the global community. The Philippines…

Icelandic strongman Hafthor “Thor” Bjornsson has racked up another deadlifting record, this time in the Czech Republic following disappointment at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. While Bjornsson is the current record holder for the single heaviest deadlift, picking up a barbell totaling 1,124 pounds (510kg) in 2025, he’d hoped to heave up more weight at the inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas but was unable to beat his previous best. Days later, however, Thor shifted his sights to yet another world record and made history once again at “SwagLift Day,” on May 30, 2026. What Deadlift World Record Did…

China’s plan to become a world leader in AI by 2030 is a fixture of practically every Congressional briefing and expert commentary on Beijing’s AI ambitions. The plan’s logic — introduced in 2017 — was simple and alarming: Beijing would direct capital, mobilize its firms, recruit talent, and execute with the strategic patience of a state-led innovation ecosystem. Nearly a decade later, that frame has only hardened. Beijing’s recently issued 15th Five-Year Plan directs Party organs to take “extraordinary measures” to strengthen technological self-reliance and launch a new “AI+” initiative to integrate AI across the nation’s strategic sectors. Beijing has…

Former UFC star Muhammad Mokaev has suggested he would retire if he were unable to defeat current champion Joshua Van. For the longest time, it seemed like Muhammad Mokaev was destined to become UFC flyweight champion. However, following issues behind the scenes with the promotion, he was let go – and more often than not, when there’s a feud as public as this one, it’s rare that the UFC changes their mind. RELATED: Demetrious Johnson responds to Muhammad Mokaev’s shocking MMA fight offer claims While Mokaev has managed to stay active since his departure, it’s clear for all to see…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Justice Department has formally appealed the court ruling ordering the federal government to universally issue refunds for now-defunct tariffs, adding increased legal uncertainty for the already in-progress return process. On Tuesday, the agency filed a notice of appeal in the U.S. Court of International Trade in regards to the court’s ruling from earlier this year that directed Customs and Border Protection to return funds paid for tariffs enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The ruling resulted from a Supreme…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOULDER CITY, Nev. – June 3, 2026 – Registration is now open for exhibitors participating in the 22nd annual SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range™, taking place Monday, January 18, 2027, at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada. Held the day before SHOT Show®, the event continues to serve as the shooting sports industry’s premier live product experience and the official kickoff to SHOT Show week. Industry Day at the Range gives exhibitors a powerful opportunity to introduce new products, generate media coverage and connect face-to-face with influential voices across the firearms,…

E-IR x BISA 2026 – Day 1 – E-International Relations Marianna Karakoulaki / E-IR The Thinking Global Team brings to you the highlights from Day 1 of the British International Studies Association (BISA) Conference 2026 in Brighton. Kieran (University of St. Andrews ⁠⁠⁠@kieranjomeara⁠⁠⁠) and Marianna (University of Birmingham, @Faloulah) speak to Maia Harrison (University of Sussex), Carmen Chas (Comillas Pontificate University @ChasCarmen) Simon Rushton (University of Sheffield and BISA Programme Chair), Archishman Ray Goswami (University of Oxford), David Wilcox (University of Birmingham @DrDavidJWilcox), Gemma Bird (University of Liverpool @gemmakristina) and Bruno Sowden-Carvalho (University of Birmingham @carvalhobds)about the conference and…

With Ingrid’s recent release, Street Fighter 6 has now reached 30 playable characters after being on the market for three years, but that’s still just scratching the surface of what this series has to offer as a whole. Since it’s looking likely that Street Fighter 6’s Season 4 DLC roster is going to be revealed later this week, we want to know which world warriors you want to see make it in the most. …

The U.S. Army on Wednesday identified a soldier who died in what the service has called a training-related incident. Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, 26, died on May 31 while training at Erbil Air Base, Iraq, according to a Defense Department release. Seibel, a native of Robinson, Texas, was assigned to the Air Ambulance Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade out of Fort Carson, Colorado. He was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve at the time of the incident, according to a release. A statement Tuesday by U.S. Army Central and Third Army noted that the incident occurred as troops were training…