Author: Alex Maschino
Celebrating his seizure of Crimea in 2014, President Vladimir V. Putin later called the peninsula an “unsinkable aircraft carrier,” hailing Russia’s return there as a symbol of revanchist ambition.Now the Ukrainian military is hammering Crimea with swarming drone attacks, seeking to transform it from a Russian-occupied fortress into a nightmare for the Kremlin to manage.All of this has shaken life in Crimea to the greatest extent since Russia illegally annexed the peninsula in 2014. It has also caused some Russian forces along the southern front to shift into defensive operations, according to Kostiantyn Mashovets, a Ukrainian military analyst.Overnight Wednesday into…
This week’s $29 billion US stock-market listing for SK Hynix Inc. may be the biggest-ever first-time share sale by a foreign company, but it isn’t just about raising cash. It’s also about competing in the hottest corner of the global stock market — memory chips used in AI computing. For years, the South Korea-based semiconductor manufacturer has traded at a discount to its chief US-based rival, Micron Technology Inc. Tapping into the world’s deepest equity market and its frenzy for all things related to artificial intelligence could help change that at a time when the companies that make memory chips and other equipment used…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Truth be told, I love traveling and I love weddings, so when I had a destination wedding on my calendar, I was pretty ecstatic. In addition to snapping up my bridesmaid’s dress, I also did a massive fashion haul, sourcing items that matched the lush, tropical vibe of Colombia. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed when I stumbled upon this surprisingly chic, tropical-inspired dress from Abercrombie & Fitch. I initially spotted it in green, but was blown away…
After top-scoring in La Liga and the Champions League last season, Kylian Mbappe is aiming to reach the final at a third successive edition of the World Cup with two-time champions France. Now 27, Mbappe scored in Les Bleus’ 4-2 win over Croatia in the 2018 decider and hit a hat-trick against Argentina in the 2022 final, although Didier Deschamps’ side lost on penalties. The captain failed to score in three international appearances immediately before the 2026 finals, having netted in each of his previous seven games for France for a total of eight goals. Here’s how Mbappe’s full confirmed…
Vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic Republic have gathered in Tehran for the first day of funeral ceremonies for the country’s former supreme leader. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli airstrikes at the start of the war.Iranian state media say six days of ceremonies will span several locations across Iran and neighbouring Iraq, before he is buried in his hometown of Mashhad on Thursday. The BBC’s chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran as people prepare to head to the vast complex where the former supreme leader is lying in state. The BBC’s chief international…
MBW is shocked and saddened to learn that Alexi Cory-Smith, co-founder and CEO of catalog music company Bella Figura Music, has died. She was 58.A statement from Bella Figura issued on social media today (July 3) reads: “We are devastated to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our co-founder and CEO, Alexi Cory-Smith.“Alexi built Bella Figura Music from the ground up, bringing the vision and passion from a successful career in the music industry.“Her leadership, creativity, and unwavering commitment to our team and our work leaves a lasting legacy.“Our thoughts are with Alexi’s family and loved ones during this…
Taylor Swift Tommaso Boddi/WireImage Taylor Swift’s family may not be as famous as she is — but they’re pretty close to it. The singer’s parents, Andrea and Scott Swift — who got married in 1988 — have become key members of the Swiftie fandom, while her brother, Austin Swift, is making a name for himself in Hollywood. Taylor, for her part, referred to her parents as “unbelievable” for supporting her career during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning in 2019. Her family uprooted their lives in Pennsylvania and moved to Tennessee all in support of Taylor’s singing career. “I buy…
Teofimo Lopez backs one of the Four Kings to defeat Terence Crawford in a prime-for-prime welterweight battle. ‘Bud’ called time on his Hall of Fame-worthy career in December, just a few months removed from his unanimous decision victory over Canelo Alvarez. Despite being made a pre-fight underdog, Crawford was able to dethrone the more natural super-middleweight to become a three-division undisputed champion. His best performances arguably came at 147lbs, though, as the American scored seven straight stoppages before orchestrating a ninth-round finish over Errol Spence Jr in July 2023. This victory alone has inspired many to compare Crawford with other…
How can your team reach the final and win the World Cup 2026? Click here to find out.Who: France vs ParaguayWhat: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16Where: Philadelphia Stadium, USWhen: Saturday, July 4, at 5pm (21:00 GMT)How to follow: We will have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 18:00 GMT before our live text commentary stream.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listKylian Mbappe’s France have been the outstanding team so far at this World Cup and will be expected to get the better of Paraguay on Saturday and extend their run to the quarterfinals.France look a very good bet…
Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies