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NEW DELHI: Nikhil Chaudhary scripted history on Wednesday when he became the first India-born male cricketer in six decades to make his debut for Australia.The 30-year-old was named in Australia's Playing XI for the first T20I against Bangladesh at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram, marking a remarkable milestone in a journey that has taken him from Delhi and Punjab cricket to the international stage in Australian colours.Chaudhary was selected as a leg-spinning all-rounder for the T20I side currently touring Bangladesh. While former Australia women's captain Lisa Sthalekar, who was born in Pune, has represented and led Australia, Chaudhary became the first India-born male cricketer since the 1960s to play for the Australian men's team.According to Cricket Australia, several players of Indian origin, including Gurinder Sandhu and Tanveer Sangha, have represented Australia. However, no India-born male cricketer had played for the national side since Gujarat-born leg-spinner Rex Sellars featured in the 1964 Test against India in Calcutta.Nikhil Chaudhary: From Delhi and Punjab to AustraliaBorn in Delhi, Chaudhary represented Punjab in domestic cricket between 2017 and 2019. He made his senior T20 debut in January 2017 as a medium pacer in a Punjab side that featured experienced names such as Harbhajan Singh, Sidharth Kaul, Sandeep Sharma and Gurkeerat Mann.He went on to play 14 matches for Punjab, including 12 T20s in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and two List A matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.However, Chaudhary's cricketing journey took an unexpected turn during the Covid-19 pandemic.Covid lockdown and Nikhil Chaudhary In 2020, Chaudhary travelled to Australia to visit his uncle in Queensland and dur to COVID-19 and lockdown and borders sealed due to the pandemic, he was unable to return to India.That period became a turning point in his career.As restrictions eased, Chaudhary began playing club cricket in Brisbane. His performances caught the attention of local coaches.Apart from playing, he also started doing jobs to support himself financially. He chopped vegetables in restaurants, drove taxis and delivered parcels while pursuing his cricket dream.

Aston Villa scout Parma’s Suzuki at World Cup as Juventus negotiate for MartinezReports in Italy claim that Aston Villa scouts were in attendance to watch Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who has been tipped as a potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez, who reportedly has an agreement on personal terms in place with Juventus.Villa scouts watching Parma’s Suzuki at 2026 World CupSuzuki started in goal for Japan in their 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup in North America: Former Lazio midfielder Daichi Kamada providing the 89th-minute equaliser in Dallas.The World Cup matches are coming thick and fast, but back in Europe, transfer rumours continue to circulate and reports in Italy claim that a scout from Aston Villa was in attendance in Dallas to keep an eye on Parma’s Suzuki.The 23-year-old, who was born in the United States and raised in Japan by Japanese and Ghanaian parents, is reportedly among Aston Villa’s list of potential replacements for Dibu Martinez should the Argentina stopper decide to leave this summer.Recent reports in Italy claim that Martinez has an agreement on personal terms in place with Juventus, who are willing to pay the 2022 World Cup winner a salary of €5m per season. This is slightly lower than his current wage packet at Villa Park.ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MAY 20: Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reacts during the UEFA Europa League Final 2026 match between SC Freiburg and Aston Villa FC at Besiktas Park on May 20, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Juventus still need to strike an agreement with Villa themselves, though. The Premier League outfit are reportedly seeking a fee in the region of €10m for Martinez, who is 33 years old and is into the final year of his contract with the Premier League side.Juventus, meanwhile, are hoping to sign the keeper ‘practically for free’ given his age, contract situation and his reported ‘desire’ to join the Bianconeri.

Serie B: América-MG sees light, beats Fortaleza 3-0 awayThe 13th round of Serie B ended this Tuesday (16) with a surprising result. At Castelão, in Fortaleza, Leão do Pici was beaten 3-0 by América-MG. Coelho earned its first win in the competition, jumped from three to six points, but still remained in last place.Fortaleza, meanwhile, in fourth place with 21 points, missed the chance to move closer to the top pack of Serie B — led by São Bernardo with 25, followed by Vila Nova, 25, and Sport, 24.At Castelão, Fortaleza started the match pressuring the opponent and creating scoring chances. But on a counterattack, Segovinha opened the scoring for América in the 29th minute of the first half. Shortly after, on another counterattack, Gabriel Barros doubled the lead.In the second half, Fortaleza pushed forward against América as its fans hoped the team could at least equalize. However, it conceded a third goal deep into stoppage time, from a penalty converted by Willian Bigode.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

MANHATTAN — Kansas State's fine for skipping out on a bowl game after the 2025 regular season has been reportedly cut in half.The Wildcats, along with Iowa State, received $500,000 fines from the Big 12 for opting out of a bowl game. According to On3 Sports college football insider Brett McMurphy, the Wildcats and Cyclones appealed the fines, which have been reduced to $250,000.Kansas State decided not to play in a bowl game after former coach Chris Klieman's sudden retirement. In a December statement, athletic director Gene Taylor cited the transition in the coaching staff and uncertainty about player availability as reasons for declining a bowl bid after the team finished 6-6. Iowa State was in a similar boat after coach Matt Campbell departed the school to take the Penn State head coaching position. The school said it voted not to play in a game due to a lack of healthy players to safely practice and play.Kansas State has since hired Collin Klein, while Iowa State hired former Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers.Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at wwheeler@usatodayco.comThis article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas State, Iowa State fines for skipping bowl games cut in half

Jun. 17—On Wednesdays, we'll chop it up with our Golfer of the Week. Email nominations to .Nolan Wishall desperately wanted to share the news of his first hole-in-one with Dad, who was in a group playing three holes ahead on the University of Illinois Orange course in Savoy.Only problem: Jason Wishall wasn't picking up."I had to call him six times before he answered, and when he finally did, he didn't believe me," Nolan said.It was Dad's 51st birthday, and Jason figured the excited voice on the other end was pulling a prank. "He thought I was messing with him," said Nolan, who handed the phone to playing partner and best friend Noah Bryant to convince him otherwise.A 19-year-old sophomore at Iowa State, Nolan didn't play golf at Unity High because the school didn't offer it at the time. He got hooked at age 13 and is improving by the round, "getting to the point where I'm shooting in the mid 80s."No. 6 was playing 167 yards when Nolan skied his 6-iron toward the elevated green. He assumed "it went long and rolled off" so the foursome went looking for it. Told to check the cup, Nolan "went nuts on the green" when he realized what had happened. "My heart rate was going through the roof."While the ace doesn't change Nolan's plan of pursuing a career in mechanical engineering, it only spikes his interest in golf.The eight family and friends — playing a scramble as part of Dad's birthday bash — celebrated in the clubhouse afterward even though he was too young to spring for a traditional round of drinks. "Luckily for my wallet," Noah said.

Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, listens during a news conference in New York, March 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)2026-06-17T08:21:04Z WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was delaying federal prosecutor Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage, but a key Republican senator vowed to push forward with a hearing anyway. The dueling statements from Trump and Tom Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, create uncertainty over the long-term leadership of the 18-agency intelligence community and dash hopes for a swift renewal of a crucial surveillance program that expired in Congress last week due to bipartisan anger over Trump’s pick of Bill Pulte, a top U.S. housing official, as acting director of national intelligence.The tumult began early Wednesday, when Trump, in a social media post just hours before Clayton’s scheduled confirmation hearing, said that he would keep Pulte as acting DNI. Democratic and Republican lawmakers had opposed Trump’s selection of Pulte, citing his lack of known experience in intelligence and his use of his current administration perch to target perceived adversaries of the president — resistance that last week forced Trump to turn to Clayton. Cotton, of Arkansas, followed up by saying he would hold the hearing unless Trump orders Clayton not to appear or withdraws the nomination. Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/John McDonnell, File) Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/John McDonnell, File) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More Read More How a key surveillance program could be affectedHanging in the balance is not only the identity of the nominee but also Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which permits spy agencies to collect without a warrant the communications of targeted foreigners located outside the United States. National security officials across both major political parties have for years described Section 702 as vital for gathering intelligence that can disrupt terror attacks and espionage operations, though some lawmakers and civil liberties advocates have raised concerns over the government’s use of information about Americans that is incidentally collected through the program.Clayton had been set to appear on Wednesday afternoon for a Senate confirmation hearing that was fast-tracked because of the program’s lapse. Democrats had said they would not renew the expired surveillance programs until Trump withdrew the selection of Pulte.Trump’s post suggested that debate to revive Section 702 could be indefinitely postponed. Lawmakers have sounded the alarm about the government operating without congressional authorization of the powerful spy tool. A court order from last March certified that the program could continue for another 12 months, though it’s possible that communications companies could challenge the government’s authority to force them to cooperate and share data. In his social media post, Trump accused Democrats of breaking a deal to renew the program after he nominated Clayton. Trump also said he does not want to remove Clayton from his current position as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York before his replacement, James McDonald, is approved. McDonald was named to the Justice Department post on Saturday. U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to attend a musical interlude before a gala dinner as part of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday June 16, 2026. (Ludovic MARIN/Pool Photo via AP) U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to attend a musical interlude before a gala dinner as part of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday June 16, 2026. (Ludovic MARIN/Pool Photo via AP) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More And Trump added another condition: linking his approval of the surveillance program to the passage of a bill requiring people to show ID to vote.“Therefore, to add a slight bit of intrigue but, for the Good of the Nation, and the People of our Country, I will not approve FISA without THE SAVE AMERICA ACT going along with it,” Trump said, using the acronym for the surveillance program and his name for the voter ID bill.The Republican-controlled Congress has not acted on the voting bill because it does not have enough support in either chamber, particularly from Democrats.Trump made the announcement in Evian-les-Bains, France, where he was participating in the final day of the Group of Seven summit of leading industrial economies.The intelligence director position became available after Tulsi Gabbard, who had held the job, announced last month that she was resigning to spend time with her husband as he fights cancer. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard listens during the Senate Committee on Intelligence hearings on Capitol Hill, March 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard listens during the Senate Committee on Intelligence hearings on Capitol Hill, March 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More Who is Clayton?Clayton, a chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term, has spent the last 14 months as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, one of the Justice Department’s premier posts.His office during that time facilitated the unsealing of thousands of pages of court records from the prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, documents that were made public as part of the Justice Department’s release of records related to the late sex offender and his longtime confidant.Clayton has also overseen the prosecution of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, on drug trafficking charges.Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Maxwell was convicted of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein but insists she’s innocent. Maduro and his wife have protested their capture and said they’re not guilty.___ Madhani reported from Evian-les-Bains, France. Superville reported from Geneva. AP writer Seung Min Kim contributed to this report. ERIC TUCKER Tucker covers national security in Washington for The Associated Press, with a focus on the FBI and Justice Department. twitter mailto AAMER MADHANI Madhani is a White House reporter for the Associated Press whose reporting focuses on U.S. foreign policy. Contact him securely on Signal at aamermadhani.39 twitter mailto DARLENE SUPERVILLE Superville covers the White House for The Associated Press, with a special emphasis on first ladies and first families.

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)2026-06-17T01:37:11Z KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria.Then he scored again. And again.Suddenly, any questions about Messi’s hamstring injury, or whether he could help Argentina become the third team to win consecutive World Cups — even as his 39th birthday approaches next week — had been answered. With a brilliant hat trick in a 3-0 win over Les Fennecs, Messi moved into a tie with Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the career scoring record at the men’s World Cup. Read More Go inside the neighborhood soccer club where Messi’s magic began “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that,” Messi said afterward, without elaborating. “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.” Messi scored that emotional first goal in the opening minutes on a nifty feed from Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul, the second off an opportunistic rebound early in the second half, and the third on a crisp strike moments before subbing out to a standing ovation from a crowd of 69,045 tilted heavily toward the three-time World Cup champions.“At a loss for words about Leo. What can I say?” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said. “He’s incredible.” Read More Messi has starred in the World Cup for two decadesHis incredible trio of goals came 20 years to the day that Messi made his World Cup debut in a match against Serbia and Montenegro — he scored in that one, too — and made the pride of Rosario only the second player to score in five editions of the men’s tournament. Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his third goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his third goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More Messi has 16 goals in his record six World Cup appearances overall, and it seems inevitable that Klose’s record will fall in the coming weeks. The hat trick was the 61st of Messi’s career, his 11th while playing in his national team colors and his first in the World Cup. It also was the fifth straight World Cup game in which Messi has scored.“It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living though now is the cherry on top,” Messi said. “I’m very happy an grateful for this wonderful group. I enjoy it so much.”Messi upstaged two of soccer’s other stars — Kylian Mbappé of France and Erling Haaland of Norway — who had big games of their own on Tuesday. Mbappé scored twice in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal to move into a tie for fourth on the men’s World Cup goals list with 14, while Haaland scored twice for Norway in its 4-1 victory over Iraq.“Messi is a madman,” Haaland said in a post on Snapchat during Argentina’s game.Shaking off injury, Messi remains Argentina’s engineMessi had been dealing with a minor hamstring injury with Inter Miami that slowed him in the lead-up to the World Cup. But the eight-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, which honors global soccer’s best player, had no problems in a tuneup last week with Iceland, scoring on a penalty kick while playing 20 minutes in a sharp performance. Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) shoots and scores their third goal against Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez (7) and Nabil Bentaleb (19) during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) shoots and scores their third goal against Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez (7) and Nabil Bentaleb (19) during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More “This is my sixth World Cup, and I still feel like I’m in good shape,” Messi said. “Fortunately, I’m doing well, and today we managed to win a tough match. It’s important to start the tournament with a victory in the first game, as that’s never easy in a World Cup.” Messi’s appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age of 18. The only players with more are Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who will play his 229th on Wednesday, and Bader al-Mutawa, who played in 202 for Kuwait.Messi and Ronaldo are the only men to have scored in five World Cups.“Class is permanent,” Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said. “He’s fortunate to have the privilege that the entire Argentina team works for him, and supports him, and for a number of years now — decades — he’s done incredible things.” Fans flock to Kansas City for a glimpse of the GOATArgentina is among four national teams making their base camps in the Kansas City metro. And much as it has the rest of the world, Messi-mania has swept through the area ever since La Albiceleste’s arrival in the Heartland about two weeks ago.On match day, thousands of fans wearing his No. 10 jersey trekked into the home of the NFL’s Chiefs on the outskirts of Kansas City, singing odes to their hero. Meanwhile, during a watch party at the downtown Power & Light District, a goat accompanied by former NFL quarterback-turned Fox broadcaster Jameis Winston came on stage wearing an Argentina jersey.The humorous moment seemed to have foreshadowed a big night for Messi when he scored an hour later, and the argument that he’s soccer’s GOAT — the greatest of all time — is becoming no argument at all with every match he plays.“It’s an advantage to have Leo because of how he handles the group and pushes it forward. Because of who he is,” De Paul said. “He doesn’t care about individual records. He prioritizes the group, and for us it’s incredible.”___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup DAVE SKRETTA Skretta is a Kansas City-based sports writer for The Associated Press. He covers the Royals, the Chiefs and college sports along with auto racing, the Olympics and other sports.

A passenger, top, jumps out of a plane after it crashed on a highway as other people help Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Laredo, Texas. (Zayra Garza via AP)2026-06-17T04:05:51Z A business jet with six people on board crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire Tuesday night, authorities said, killing one person and causing chaos as people left their vehicles to frantically try to smash the cockpit window and free those inside.Drivers who came upon the burning plane, which was nearly sheared in half and tipped on its side, captured dramatic rescue scenes on video or rushed toward the aircraft on foot to help. Two people came running with a sledgehammer and shovel, which they used to strike the cockpit glass and try propping open the plane’s door.The plane crashed on the Loop 20 highway near the Texas-Mexico border shortly after 10 p.m., said Jose Baeza, an investigator with the Laredo Police Department. He said one person on the plane died in the crash. A person in a car struck by the plane was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Dashcam footage posted on social media showed the aircraft careening down the highway, taking out a light post before coming to a stop. It came to a rest not far from the Laredo International Airport. “It looked like part of a movie. I was in shock,” said Zayra Garza, an esthetician who was driving her co-workers home when she came upon the crash. No injuries on the ground were immediately reported, though five officers were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.The plane, a Cessna Citation Latitude twin jet, departed Tuesday evening from San José del Cabo in Mexico and was bound for Austin, Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. Read More It’s not clear what caused the crash as it reached Laredo, about 140 miles (225 kilometers) southwest of San Antonio. Laredo International Airport Director Gilberto Sanchez told KGNS TV in Laredo that the plane experienced a mechanical failure. He provided no details. Video posted to social media showed the plane on its side, smashed into a highway barrier. The tail was ripped from the fuselage and laying mostly intact on a lower-level road beneath where the rescue was taking place. Garza began shooting video as she approached the scene and then stopped her vehicle across from the crippled jet, which was on fire. Sign up for Morning Wire: Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day. Email address Sign up By checking this box, you agree to AP's Terms of Use and acknowledge that AP may collect and use your data pursuant to our Privacy Policy. She saw someone inside the plane trying to break the cockpit window to escape. Soon, people got out of their vehicles to try to smash the window from the outside as the fire on the fuselage continues to burn.Garza’s husband jumped out of their vehicle to help and Garza then saw the door of the plane open. She said three people who looked to be teenagers rushed out, followed by someone who appeared to be a pilot. Another member of the crew tried to pull out a person who seemed to be unconscious.As smoke billowed from the plane, a firefighter used a small ladder to climb into the aircraft to rescue the remaining passenger, while others shot water out of a hose at the wreckage. Rescuers can be heard calling for a rope as others use rods to hold up the plane door.Several times, officers helping prop open the door dart away from the plane and double over in coughing fits because of the intense smoke. “What was worrying me was the fire,” she said. “I was concerned that it could have just exploded at any time.”This was the third significant aviation accident in as many days. A B-52 crashed Monday during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California and killed all eight people aboard, while on Sunday, 12 people were killed when a plane on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed.NetJets said in a statement that the crash involved one of its aircraft and it is working with authorities. NetJets is owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and allows people to buy part ownership in private jets.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)2026-06-17T10:08:17Z KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday his country has won key pledges of further support from world leaders in defending itself from Russia’s full-scale invasion, now in its fifth year.Leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in France promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international economic pressure on Moscow.“The G7 Summit in France delivered important results for Ukraine. Most importantly, we agreed on additional strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense,” Zelenskyy, who attended the gathering, said on X. “Our partners will ensure support for our defense and energy resilience,” he said, adding they will also introduce new sanctions on Russia.Zelenskyy has spent a lot of time since the war began in 2022 trying to secure international support and isolate Russian President Vladimir Putin diplomatically. Zelenskyy was expected at a European Union summit in Brussels on Thursday. Ukraine on Monday officially started its EU membership negotiations, launching a process that could take years even as it fights Russia. The Iran war has distracted Washington from its largely fruitless effort to end the fighting in Ukraine, and Zelenskyy sought to engage with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 gathering where key European leaders were also present.Putin has tried to cut out Europe and Kyiv and negotiate Ukraine’s future directly with Washington. Read More G7 leaders praise Ukraine’s battlefield progressThe leaders of Japan, the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the U.S. threw their support behind Ukraine in a joint statement published overnight.“We commend Ukraine for its resilience and progress on the battlefield in recent months and emphasize there is now a new momentum” in Kyiv’s resistance, it said.Ukraine’s performance against Russia’s bigger army has improved markedly in recent months, Western officials and analysts say.High-tech Ukrainian drones are pinning down Russian troops on the front line, choking Russian supply lines in occupied regions of Ukraine and disrupting oil production deep inside Russia that provides vital revenue for Moscow. That has made the war, which Moscow refers to as a “special military operation,” more visible to Russians and increased pressure on Putin. But Ukraine is short of U.S.-made Patriot air defense missiles, in part because of American stocks being depleted by the Middle East conflict, leaving it vulnerable to Russia’s ballistic missiles. Sign up for Morning Wire: Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day. Email address Sign up By checking this box, you agree to AP's Terms of Use and acknowledge that AP may collect and use your data pursuant to our Privacy Policy. The G7 statement promised Ukraine more air defense capabilities, without specifying what type of weapons.The leaders also said they would consider granting Ukraine licenses for it to manufacture Western weapons. Kyiv has asked for permits to make Patriot missiles itself.The summit outcome shows that G7 backing for Ukraine is “as strong as seldom before” and sends a clear signal to Moscow, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said. Russia says Ukraine attacked a children’s bus but Kyiv denies itIn Russia’s Bryansk region, which borders both Ukraine and Belarus, Gov. Egor Kovalchuk said a Ukrainian drone struck a bus carrying a children’s soccer team. A woman among the 44 passengers, which authorities said included 28 children, was killed, according to Kovalchuk. Six people, including four children, were wounded as the bus returned to Russia from Belarus, he said.But Ukraine’s General Staff dismissed the Russian allegation, calling it a “fabrication,” and saying its forces did not conduct drone operations in the Bryansk region at the time. Its statement reiterated that soldiers aim only at military targets.In other attacks reported Wednesday, a Russian drone struck an equestrian sports school for children in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, hitting a stable and killing horses, a regional official said.Staff at the school were not hurt in the nighttime attack, according to preliminary information, said Oleh Hryhorov of the Sumy regional military administration.Meanwhile, Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 157 Ukrainian drones from late Tuesday until early Wednesday. ___AP reporters Illia Novikov in Kyiv, Ukraine, and Barry Hatton in Lisbon, Portugal, contributed.___Follow the AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine HANNA ARHIROVA Arhirova is an Associated Press reporter covering Ukraine. She is based in Kyiv. twitter instagram mailto

Luigi Mangione appears for a pre-trial hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, Pool)2026-06-17T13:58:52Z NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday.Judge Gregory Carro said Mangione’s lawyers have informed him they will attempt to show that he was suffering from “extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the occurrence.”By asserting a psychiatric defense, Mangione would effectively be admitting that he killed Thompson but did so because of mitigating circumstances.If a jury finds that Mangione was emotionally disturbed at the time of the killing, it could convict him of manslaughter instead of murder, meaning he’d be sentenced to less time in prison.It is not the same as a not guilty by reason of insanity defense, which would allow a defendant to go to a psychiatric facility instead of prison.Carro’s ruling came two weeks after he held a secret hearing on the matter at the request of the defense. He said he will unseal records pertaining to the hearing and the defense’s move for a psychiatric defense. “The reasons for the sealing was to give the defense an opportunity to determine whether they were going forth with that defense and the nature of that defense,” Carro said. Mangione’s lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, said unsealing the transcript of the secret hearing and materials related to his psychiatric defense will harm him in his federal case. Read More “The reason why we asked for the sealing is that this defense is not available federally and Mr. Mangione is being prosecuted federally and this is prejudicial to his defense to the exact same facts,” Friedman Agnifilo said.The judge had been set to rule on the matter on Tuesday, but delayed it a day because prosecutors failed to inform Mangione’s jail that he was needed in court.Mangione sat between his lawyers wearing a blue suit and a light-colored button-down shirt. He is set to go to trial on Sept. 8. Mangione, 28, has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges in the Dec. 4, 2024, killing. His federal trial, which involves stalking charges, is set to begin on Oct. 13. He could spend his life in prison if convicted in either case. Sign up for Morning Wire: Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day. Email address Sign up By checking this box, you agree to AP's Terms of Use and acknowledge that AP may collect and use your data pursuant to our Privacy Policy. Thompson, 50, was killed as he walked to a Manhattan hotel for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference. Surveillance video showed a masked gunman shooting him from behind. Police say “delay,” “deny” and “depose” were written on the ammunition, mimicking a phrase used to describe how insurers avoid paying claims.Mangione, an Ivy League graduate from a wealthy Maryland family, was arrested five days later at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 230 miles (about 370 kilometers) west of Manhattan. At a May 18 hearing, Carro ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Mangione to the killing can be used as evidence against him.The gun, a 3D-printed pistol, matches the one used to kill Thompson, prosecutors said. The notebook describes wanting to “wack” a health insurance executive and rebelling against “the deadly, greed fueled health insurance cartel.” Also Wednesday, Carro dismissed a charge related to a gun magazine that he had ruled inadmissible because it was found during an initial search of Mangione’s backpack at the McDonald’s.__This story has been corrected to show that Mangione could receive less prison time as a result of a conviction using this defense, not be sent to a psychiatric facility. MICHAEL R. SISAK Sisak is an Associated Press reporter covering law enforcement, courts and prisons. He is based in New York. twitter mailto

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Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of at least England's next two matches at the T20 World Cup by a left calf injury suffered on Tuesday.Sciver-Brunt, 33, retired hurt on 48 not out during England's four-wicket victory over Ireland in Southampton.Scans on Wednesday have revealed a strain in the all-rounder's left calf - the same muscle she injured earlier this summer.She will miss Saturday's match against Scotland and Wednesday's meeting with West Indies but England have not ruled her out of the tournament at this stage.England say their captain will continue to be assessed over the coming weeks.Sciver-Brunt plays down injury as England beat IrelandAustralia thump Bangladesh in T20 World CupGet cricket news sent straight to your phone

Wood Brothers Racing wasted no time unveiling a successor.After Josh Berry announced last week he would not return for a third season in 2027, the NASCAR Cup Series team signed Jesse Love to pilot the historic No. 21 Ford on June 17.The 21-year-old currently competes full-time for Richard Childress Racing in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. In the last three years, he’s won three races, earned 50 top-10s and claimed the circuit’s championship in 2025. In 2023, he captured an ARCA title.“Jesse has accomplished a lot at a young age,” Wood Brothers President Jon Wood said. “He’s demonstrated the ability to win races, compete for championships and handle the expectations that come with racing at a high level. We’re looking forward to giving him the opportunity to take the next step in his career with the No. 21 team.”Love does possess some Cup Series experience. He’s run seven races with RCR and Beard Motorsports across the last season and a half. His best finish was a 24th at Indianapolis.He replaces Berry, a 35-year-old who won a race and made the playoffs in his first go-around with the Wood Brothers but sits 30th in the standings during his second.Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active organization in NASCAR. It dates back to 1950 and owns 101 victories from drivers like David Pearson, Cale Yarborough and Neil Bonnett.“Driving the No. 21 for Wood Brothers Racing is truly an honor,” Love said. “This team has played such an important role in NASCAR history, and the drivers who have sat behind the wheel of this car are some of the greatest our sport has ever seen.“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone at Wood Brothers Racing, Team Penske and Ford Racing for believing in me. I’m excited to get to work, continue learning from the people around me and compete at the highest level.”This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Jesse Love earns NASCAR Cup Series promotion with Wood Brothers Racing

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 16: Merrill Kelly #29 of the Arizona Diamondbacks watches the action against the Los Angeles Angels from the dugout after a pitching change in the sixth inning at Chase Field on June 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Diamondbacks NewsKelly, Offense Providing More Questions than AnswersMerrill Kelly got slapped around for six runs in 5 q/3 innings. The offense only managed four hits and five base runners all game. The result was very much as most would expect, a one-sided drubbing on the Diamondbacks by perennial cellar-dwellers, the Anaheim Angels of Los Angeles.Diamondbacks Agree to Terms with Two-way Korean Prospect, Jun-Sang EomJun-Sang Eom is a shortstop and a right-handed pitcher who was considered a top prospect in the upcoming Korean Baseball Organization draft.Everything We Know About Korean Prospect Jun-Sang EomOn Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks made an intriguing signing official. Korean two-way star Jun-Sang Eom, who was considered a top prospect in the KBO draft this year, inked a deal with Arizona that had been reported just over a week prior.Eom is 18 years old and uber-athletic, with a 6-foot-1, 205-pound frame. A high school standout, Eom’s intrigue stems from the fact that he can throw up to 95 MPH on the mound while also playing shortstop.Other Baseball NewsBeyond the Cap Part 1: Why the Salary Cap is the Wrong FightFormer player and front office executive, Zack Scott, discusses his approach to fixing some of the big problems with the labour disputes threatening the future of the game.NL Second Base Voting is Indictment on Fan VotingThere are always a couple players whose All-star ballot performance rankles the feathers of fans.Ranking top 2026 Trade CandidatesLast night’s lefty starter for the Angels, Reid Detmers ranks highly on the list with the Diamondbacks as potential suitors.Six ‘Minor’ Trades Having a Big Impact on 2026Sometimes it isn’t the blockbuster trade that changes the fortunes of a franchise.Front Office Execs Under the Most PressureWhile far from ready to see Arizona move on from Mike Hazen, I am a bit surprised at not seeing him on this list.

For the second consecutive day, Arkansas baseball has landed a projectable righty out of the transfer portal who just wrapped up his freshman season.Houston's Connor Udland committed to the Razorbacks on Wednesday, June 17. Arkansas secured the commitment of Central Michigan's Luke Neiswonger on Tuesday, June 16.Udland made seven starts and went 3-3 with a 5.87 ERA for the Cougars in 2026. He struck out 44 batters in 38⅓ innings and issued 22 walks. He began the year as a midweek starter before earning innings in Big 12 action. The Texas native rotated between starter and reliever during the conference slate. He had some hiccups toward the end of the year, but he was still one of the key pieces on the Cougars' pitching staff as a freshman. According to Perfect Game, Udland's fastball sits in the low 90s. He has two different breaking balls and uses them both with his 6-foot-4 frame. The other five pitchers Arkansas has landed thus far through the portal are Neiswonger, Brayden Krenzel (Tennessee), Ridge Harvey (Belmont), Micah Henson (Crowder College) and Lance Alexander (Johnson County Community College). The Hogs are still searching for a bona fide weekend starter out of the portal. Neiswonger is an option, but Arkansas needs to add at least one pitcher who will come in and immediately compete for innings in the SEC rotation. Cole Gibler will return as another option, and Arkansas is awaiting clarification on Carson Wiggins future as the redshirt sophomore is eligible for the 2026 MLB Draft despite missing the most recent spring recovering from Tommy John Surgery. Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@usatodayco.com or follow him @jacksonfuller16 on X, formerly known as Twitter. This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: Arkansas lands Houston RHP Connor Udland from transfer portal

The WNBA announced on Wednesday it’s expanding its schedule to 50 games for the 2027 season. That’s up from 44 games, the length of the 2025 and 2026 schedules.Season length was collectively bargained in the new CBA, which was ratified earlier this year. This breaking news story will be updated.

Arthur just became the first named storm of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. It’s caused heavy rain and flooding in Texas this week, and more is on the way.

With the United States and Iran nearing a deal to reopen the Persian Gulf, the mega shipping firm is treading cautiously.

Forecasters warned that Illinois and Indiana faced the highest risk of severe storms throughout the day.

After missing her son's historic FIFA World Cup performance Monday, the mother of Cabo Verde's goalkeeper will be able to attend his next match.This week, Josimar "Vozinha" Dias, the Cape Verde's men's national team goalie, received national attention after holding powerhouse Spain to a scoreless performance in Cabo Verde's World Cup debut against all odds. His mother was unable to make the game due to visa complications involving pricing.Now, U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries — the House minority leader and leader of the House Democratic Caucus — has announced that Dias's mother will be able to secure a visa in time for the team's next match on Sunday, June 21.How Cape Verde held Spain to a draw Cabo Verde stuns with World Cup draw against Spain"No mother should miss the chance to see her child make history," Jeffries said in a statement posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). "It is a privilege to announce that Vozinha's mom will be able to secure a visa in time to attend their game this Sunday against Uraguay."Jeffries said the fees associated with obtaining her visa have been waived."Upon learning of this development, I spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and asked the State Department to do everything in their power to ensure that his mother can attend Cabo Verde's next match," Jeffries said in a prepared statement. "All fees have been waived consistent with official policy. Travel arrangements are now being made for mother and son to reunite in Miami."This story will be updated.Where is Cabo Verde playing during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?Here is the rest of the complete Group H schedule for Cabo Verde:Sunday, June 21- Cabo Verde vs. Uruguay, 6 p.m. at Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium)Friday, June 26- Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia, 8 p.m. at Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)Where is Cabo Verde?Cabo Verde is an archipelagic country (meaning it’s solely comprised of a collection of islands) in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa. It’s about 350 miles off the cost of Senegal, another World Cup qualifier.Cabo Verde’s population is around 500,000. Massachusetts is home to the largest Cape Verdean population, with more than 70,000 people in the Bay State. Brockton has the largest populations of Cape Verdeans living there outside of the country itself. This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Cape Verde goalie's mom visa fee waived for World Cup

Blue Jays-Red Sox trade idea has Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer problem originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Toronto Blue Jays have fought their way back into the postseason mix. Even with a losing record, the Blue Jays should emerge as buyers before this year's trade deadline unless something goes catastrophically wrong. They have Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer as their main first base and designated hitter options, so the AL East club being tabbed as a landing spot for a slugger from the AL East is confusing. ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel wrote Wednesday that Toronto could target Willson Contreras from the Boston Red Sox despite the presence of Guerrero and Springer. However, Contreras was given just a 25% chance of being traded this season by the Red Sox. The three-time All-Star also has a no-trade clause in his contract. "Contreras has been highly productive in Boston, thriving at Fenway Park -- where he has an OPS over 1.000 -- and mashing on the road," Passan and McDaniel wrote."Since he has been so good offensively for a team that has been so bad, trading him when he has two very reasonable years left on his deal and when the Red Sox intend to compete in the coming years gives them pause." MORE: 1 year later, new Rafael Devers trade rumors have arrivedAs detailed, the Red Sox may pump the brakes on trading away Contreras, even with how bad their season has gone. Even if the Blue Jays did acquire him, where would he play, and when? Springer would have to accept a regular role back in the outfield, and Guerrero would have to agree to split time at first. Contreras is no longer a reliable option at catcher, and Alejandro Kirk's defense is too good for that to even be a discussion. More MLB news:White Sox are on an astounding stretch at homeA 'gentlemanly' baserunning move confused the umpires, and everyone elsePirates' Paul Skenes is in a bizarre stretchOutfielder retires from baseball to go play college footballDodgers have a very simple reason to trade for Tarik Skubal

Ex-Bayern gem Batista Meier to join Paderborn from Preußen MünsterSC Preußen Münster's Oliver Batista Meier will be playing in the Bundesliga next season, according to Sky Germany.The attacking midfielder is on the verge of joining newly promoted SC Paderborn who defeated VfL Wolfsburg to get there.Batista Meier is expected to sign a three-year contract tomorrow, Thursday 18 June, and then the official announcement will follow. Sky journalists Florian Plettenberg and Kerry Hau believe the Kaiserslautern native will pen a deal with Paderborn until 2029.The now 25-year-old originally transferred from SSV Ulm to Münster in the summer of 2025, but the club were relegated in May.The former Bayern Munich talent contributed 6 goals and 4 assists in 30 appearances for the Eagles in the past second-division season.

Imagine you’re Victor Wembanyama. You just finished playing in your first NBA postseason. It was a long and grueling journey to the finals that ended in the most agonizing way possible.Your team lost in five games after blowing double-digit leads in each game, including an NBA Finals record 29-point collapse.It’s not enough you’re beating yourself up. Knicks fans are on your head too. Others are mad you didn’t shake some hands.You just want to get away from basketball for a while. Clear your mind. Visit some monks, perhaps. Reset and recharge before it’s time to put in work for a new season.SLY:Knicks fans take De'Aaron Fox trolling to another levelThat starts with the World Cup, which just got underway. You’ll watch somebody else compete for a change. And your home country, France, isn’t just a huge favorite to win its first match Tuesday over Senegal. It’s among the favorites to win the whole thing.This should be a fun escape...Then, you turn on the TV and boom. There they are.The 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks are here for France vs Senegal 🏀 pic.twitter.com/hV10jNayWm— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 16, 2026Miles McBride, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and that hand… that dang hand, fingertips and all, ready to be fitted for his ring. Knicks are at the game, flaunting their newfound championship glow. The glory they stole from you, on display for the world to see. For you to see.The trauma comes rushing back.How could you forget France’s first game is at MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium for FIFA purposes), just a few miles outside the city whose fans are on your head.It’s like an episode of The Twilight Zone. You ask yourself, “will I ever escape this pain?”France won without a problem. Kylian Mbappé scored twice to briefly pass Lionel Messi for career World Cup goals. But you’re not as happy as you thought you would be. Something feels off. Something feels… incomplete.That’s when you realize: you’ll never find peace until you get it back in blood. You turn the TV off and hit the gym. It’s time to lock in.2026 NBA mock draft 17.0The NBA Draft is fast approaching next Tuesday, and Bryan Kalbrosky's latest mock draft just dropped to get you ready for the action.There's been a lot of chatter about which direction the Washington Wizards might go at No. 1, especially after Darryn Peterson's decision to only meet with Washington. However, A.J. Dybantsa is still Bryan's projected top pick for now:"The former five-star recruit emphasized his case for No. 1 overall during his one game for BYU in March Madness, putting up 35 points and 10 rebounds. The Big 12 Rookie of the Year led the nation in unassisted points scored (680) by a wide margin this season, per CBB Analytics. The emerging star also had 40 points against Kansas State in the Big 12 Tournament on March 10 and averaged a stellar 28.8 points per game over his final 17 appearances."More: 2026 NBA mock draft: Consensus for AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, all 60 picksIt'll be interesting to see if Utah at No. 2 makes a serious play to keep Dybantsa in the state.Quick hits: USA losers ... Sorsby's draft value ... and moreUSMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino called out American sports for rewarding "losers." Ouch.Christian D'Andrea explains why Brendan Sorsby's NFL supplemental draft value is just fine after his gambling fallout.Pete Crow-Armstrong made a hilariously on-brand gaffe mere seconds after he hit for the cycle.If the Pistons get cold feet on signing Jalen Duren to a big deal following a rough postseason, a couple Eastern Conference foes will be more than happy to step up.Mary Clarke graded the trade between the Flyers and Maple Leafs, who swapped backup goaltenders and depth defensemen.This was For The Win’s daily newsletter, The Morning Win. Did a friend recommend or forward this to you? If so, subscribe here.This article originally appeared on For The Win: Victor Wembanyama couldn't even watch France in the World Cup in peace

The FSU Seminoles have made several big additions to their 2027 recruiting class in June, and they are in the hunt for several more top targets. Their highest-rated target is four-star safety Ta'Shawn Poole, and they received some good news on Tuesday. Poole announced that he was down to three schools, and the Seminoles made the cut. They are battling the Tennessee Volunteers and Georgia Bulldogs for him, with a commitment coming "soon."While FSU and Tennessee have been recruiting him the longest, he is from Macon, Georgia, and the Bulldogs can not be taken lightly. He has already officially visited the Seminoles and Vols, with FSU receiving numerous predictions to land his commitment after his visit to Tallahassee.Poole is ranked as the No. 64 overall player and No. 5 safety in the 247Sports composite and would become their highest-ranked commit should he pick them.FSU currently has 10 commitments in its 2027 recruiting class, and three-star Jemari Foreman is the only safety. His recruitment is far from over, with the Louisville Cardinals pushing hard for the flip. Adding Poole to their recruiting class would be a massive win for the Seminoles, who need to get back to recruiting the top players in the country.4 ⭐️ Ta’Shawn PooleTop 3… Where is home?Commitment Soon! pic.twitter.com/mlVPcejYxd— Elite Sports Management (@1EliteSportsCo) June 16, 2026Follow us @FSUWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes, and opinions.This article originally appeared on FSU Wire: FSU Football: Ta'Shawn Poole announces final schools

Cameron Hamilton sworn during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing to examine his nomination to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)2026-06-17T12:30:31Z WASHINGTON (AP) — Cameron Hamilton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, pledged to senators Wednesday to be “fair and reasonable” in assessing requests for disaster aid as he seeks to run an agency roiled by the administration’s threats to dismantle it.Hamilton led FEMA briefly last year until he was fired after defending its existence. His nomination comes as the Republican administration has increasingly signaled it is backing away from promises to dismantle an agency that has been heavily criticized by the president. Hamilton was named temporary head in January 2025, just days before the president floated the idea of “getting rid” of FEMA. Hamilton had never been a state or local emergency management director and had himself publicly criticized FEMA in the past.Once on the job, he said he was concerned about threats to abolish the agency. At a House hearing last year, he said he did not “believe it is in the best interest of the American people to eliminate” FEMA. He was fired the next day. “My focus will be to ensure that FEMA is objective, is fair and reasonable, follows the law, and is consistent” in how it reviews disaster declaration requests, Hamilton told Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, the top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Peters had asked about partisanship in granting major disaster declarations. Hamilton, who did not give an opening statement, was one of 10 nominees being considering by the committee. Among the others were Trump’s pick for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, Hal Duncan, and administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, David Cummins. Read More Peters criticized the committee chairman, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., for scheduling so many nominees at once, saying that made it more difficult for senators to properly screen them. “The lineup today severely limits our ability to have transparency for the American public,” Peters said. He noted that Hamilton was among two nominees whose FBI background investigations were not yet complete, and that two others had not submitted their financial disclosure reports.Paul said the committee would only vote on the nominees when their financial and background checks were complete.If confirmed, Hamilton would be the principal adviser to Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on emergency management. FEMA is part of the Department of Homeland Security.He would be FEMA’s first permanent administrator in Trump’s second term. The agency has gone through four temporary leaders, including Hamilton’s brief tenure from in 2025 from January to May.Hamilton would take over an agency still reeling from Kristi Noem’s turbulent leadership at DHS. FEMA’s workforce has been worn down by mass staff departures, policies that hamstrung operations and a protracted DHS shutdown.Hamilton will need to ensure that FEMA is prepared for summer disaster season, while answering to Trump, who is likely to expect major changes after a council he appointed recommended sweeping moves at the agency. 获取更多RSS：https://feedx.net https://feedx.site

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10643-zExperiments using the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi and the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis reveal that the emergence of a core signalling pathway may have been a key innovation enabling the transition to multicellularity in animals.

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10648-8The migration of neurons in developing cerebral and cerebellar cortices is accompanied by massive DNA double-strand breaks due to mechanostress during passage through narrow interstitial spaces.

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10664-8Permafrost thaw on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau increases rock-weathering rates while reducing river CO2 emissions, suggesting geological carbon fluxes may eventually outpace thaw-driven emissions.

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10679-1Using single-nucleus multi-omic sequencing, diverse autism spectrum disorder-linked gene mutations converge on transient, stage-specific disruptions in early brain development, and highlight sex-specific gene expression alterations.

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10691-5Wide-scale recordings reveal neurons in the human brain that encode fundamental components of language such as the grammatical relationships between words, their parts of speech and the higher-order syntactic structure of phrases and sentences.

Luigi Mangione, who was accused of killing a health care executive in Manhattan in 2024, faces both state and federal charges.

The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son's next World Cup match, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced Wednesday.Vozinha became an early sensation of the World Cup after making key saves in a 0-0 draw with Spain, one of the tournament favorites that was expected to rout tiny Cape Verde.After the match, Vozinha said his mother had not been able to secure a visa to enter the U.S. to see him play.Jeffries said he spoke to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and “asked the State Department to do everything in their power to ensure that his mother can attend Cabo Verde’s next match.”Jeffries said all fees have been waived and travel arrangements are being made to get her to Cape Verde's next game Sunday against Uruguay in Miami.“I thank Secretary Rubio, U.S. State Department officials, the government of Cabo Verde and FIFA for working together to make this possible,” Jeffries said.Vozinha made seven saves against Spain as Cape Verde delivered a stunning World Cup debut. Afterward, Vozinha said his mother had been unable to gather the money in time to secure a visa to enter the U.S.Cape Verde is among 50 countries whose citizens face bonds of up to $15,000 to secure a U.S. visa, part of President Donald Trump’s broader crackdown on travelers from countries that officials said had high rates of visa overstays. The Trump administration last month suspended the requirement for ticket-holders from Cape Verde and four other World Cup nations, but critics said it was too late for many fans.The State Department had said it had no record of her ever applying for a visa, but that it was working on resolving the situation with Cape Verde authorities. The department said it had notified all players from World Cup countries affected by the $15,000 visa bond requirement that they and their families would be exempt from posting the bond.A person familiar with the situation said that the State Department believes that Vozinha’s mother did not apply for a visa because she did not hold a valid Cape Verde passport, but that she is now in the process of getting one.The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential visa deliberations.___AP Diplomatic Writer Matthew Lee contributed reporting from Washington.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

Many current and former Duke Blue Devils met together at Coach K's "K Camp" in late May. There, the current and past Blue Devils combined to draft and coach a roster for a basketball tournament. During this time, current Duke guard Cayden Boozer had the chance to team up with a former NCAA champion, Quinn Cook.Cook later admitted in a video that he chose Boozer as one of his coaches to mentor the young guard. Cook also said that with many returning players, he expects Boozer and Caleb Foster to be leaders next season. A four-year Blue Devil point guard and a two-time All-ACC selection, Cook is the right guy to be around Boozer. He also had plenty of NBA experience, winning two championships in five seasons. There he was able to play with some of the best players in league history, winning a title with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors as well as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.Now, heading into his sophomore season, many are hopeful that Boozer can take what he learned from Cook and progress into one of the strongest guards in the ACC.This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Former Duke alum mentors Cayden Boozer ahead of sophomore season

Phil Jones left Sheffield United's Championship rivals Blackburn earlier this month [Getty Images]Sheffield United have announced a reshuffle of their coaching staff which has seen the arrival of former Manchester United and England defender Phil Jones and the departure of long-term assistant boss Alan Knill.Jones, 34, moves to Bramall Lane as first-team coach after leaving Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers last week.He had joined the Ewood Park club in February as part of interim boss Michael O'Neill's coaching team.Knill has been boss Chris Wilder's assistant in all three of his spells with Sheffield United, as well as working with him at Northampton Town, Middlesbrough and Watford.His exit ends their association which stretches back to 2008 when Knill was manager at Bury."My association with Alan goes back many years and he has been pivotal to the success we have had together," Wilder told the Blades website."He's not only been a brilliant coach but also a great confidant. He departs with our gratitude and best wishes for the future."First-team coach Micky Collins has been promoted to assistant manager while Guilherme Ramos, who moved to the club when Wilder returned last September, is leaving."Micky is someone who has really impressed me since I came back to the club," added Wilder. "He's followed the pathway from the U21s into the first team and has proved to be a talented coach who is deserving of some increased responsibility."Phil is a young coach who has played under some of the very best and is now forging his own pathway in coaching. He's coming in tasked with helping throughout the team and he's already gained some great experience coaching in the academy at Manchester United and with the first team at Blackburn."Sheffield United finished 13th in the Championship last season, 13 points short of the play-off places.Latest Sheffield United news, analysis and fan viewsGet Sheffield United news sent straight to your phone

Barcelona star wanted by Man United this summerA member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has made his way onto the transfer radar of Premier League outfit Manchester United.The Blaugrana star in the sights of the Old Trafford brass? Marc Casadó.Youngster Casadó is for his part widely expected to bring a close to his time on Barcelona’s books over the months ahead.After falling out of favour under the watch of Hansi Flick in Catalunya’s capital this past season, the 22-year-old has been tipped as a much-needed source of funds at the Camp Nou.A whole host of clubs from across Europe and beyond, in turn, have been credited with an interest in a player still considered by many to be a potential star in the making.And as alluded to above, this week, a fresh suitor have thrown their hat in the ring for Casadó.As per a report from Mundo Deportivo, citing The Sun, amid an ongoing search for reinforcements in the middle of the park, Manchester United have set their sights on the Spanish international.Michael Carrick is understood to be an admirer of Casadó’s talents, with the youngster considered a solid fit for the demands of the Premier League.Contacts have in turn already taken place between the parties, with a view to an Old Trafford switch this summer.Conor Laird – GSFN

Alex Pereira wasn’t expecting the reaction that Jon Jones had to his loss against Ciryl Gane. Pereira faced Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC White House last weekend. Gane hurt Pereira in the second round and finished him on the feet, albeit not without the controversy of some illegal blows. Jones reacted to Pereira’s loss by posting a video of himself wearing a GOAT necklace, signifying the greatest fighter of all time. Pereira was admittedly surprised by Jones’ reaction to his loss. Pereira doesn’t understand why Jones chose to kick him while he was down. Pereira also notes that he had never shown anything but respect towards “Bones.” Despite the reaction, “Poatan” claims he will continue being a fan of Jones.A Confusing Reaction “To be honest, I was very surprised,” Pereira said on YouTube. “If I was one of the guys that provoked him, then lose, and then he goes and says something, I’d understand. But I’ve never spoken bad about Jon Jones. I’ve always respected… For real, I don’t understand why he did that. In a moment so difficult, he decided to provoke someone who’s never provoked him. Look at the difference. When he was going through a difficult time, I sent him support… Even with all this I’ll not stop being a fan of him. I’ve always spoken well about him.” Pereira (13-4) and Jones (28-1) have been respectful towards each other in the past. Pereira had even

Ian McKellen channeled his fury at Trump into archvillain role in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Iconic out actor Ian McKellen says he shouted “Mar-a-Lago” to get into his character’s destructive headspace while filming Marvel’s upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. The latest installment in Marvel’s cinematic universe, due out in December, sees the 87-year-old Oscar nominee reprising his role as X-Men archvillain Magneto. While filming a scene in which his character destroys all of New Jersey, McKellen told The Guardian that directors Anthony and Joe Russo told him “to look more furious.” Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Related Ian McKellen said an iconic “Star Wars” actor discouraged him from supporting gay rights The actor and long-time LGBTQ+ rights advocate recalled the Russos telling him to “Make it look as if you hate what you’re destroying.” “So, I stood there, and I shouted: ‘Mar-a-Lago!’” McKellen told the outlet, referring to President Donald Trump’s Palm Beach, Florida, resort. McKellen has been involved in LGBTQ+ rights advocacy since the late 1980s, when he came out publicly in part as a reaction to Section 28, a proposed law later passed by Margaret Thatcher’s conservative government that banned the “promotion” of homosexuality. McKellen has also been a vocal critic of Trump. During the president’s first term in office, the actor criticized the administration’s refusal to recognize Pride Month and Trump’s formal rescission of President Obama’s Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order in 2017. “It’s appalling and quite unnecessary and very un-American,” McKellen told Variety at the time. McKellen also spoke about channeling his antipathy for Trump on the set of Avengers: Doomsday during a February appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “So, I’m standing up, pretending to [destroy New Jersey], and the wind is blowing in my hair, and I’m putting on a fierce look, and I’m trying to be magnetic. And the director, over the loudspeaker, says, ‘Ian, look more furious!’” McKellen said, while demonstrating his Magneto fury. “He said, ‘Shout the worst thing you can possibly think of!’ So, I said, ‘Mar-a-Lago!’” “Will I be allowed back in the country?” McKellen joked. “No guarantees. I don’t think I’m the right person to ask for that,” said Colbert, whose canceled show has been viewed, at least in part, as retaliation for his own criticism of Trump and CBS parent company Paramount Skydance owner David Ellison’s ties to the administration. Subscribe to the LGBTQ Nation newsletter and be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10682-6A rice gene, CHPO, links chilling resilience with nitrogen-use efficiency, revealing a domestication-shaped regulatory mechanism that could guide breeding of climate-resilient, sustainable rice varieties.

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10676-4A new quantum computer, Quantinuum Helios, which is a 98-qubit trapped-ion quantum processor built on the QCCD architecture, demonstrates performance well beyond classical capabilities and provides a path for scaling up quantum computing.

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10660-yA spatially resolved map of the human proteome across a variety of healthy tissues and cancers provides wide-ranging insights in developmental biology and oncology, and could aid the identification of therapeutic targets and development of treatments for cancer.

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10617-1A prototype differential atom interferometer operates at the standard quantum limit with no excess noise beyond atom shot noise, achieving performance in line with the specifications for future long-baseline atom interferometers.

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10657-7Cryo-electron microscopy and biochemical reconstitution experiments in yeast provide insight into the assembly of the CMGE complex, a helicase that establishes bidirectional DNA replication in eukaryotic cells, and elucidate the role of the firing factor Sld2.

Leading figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster that supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are openly attacking the U.S. president over his Iran deal.

HOUSTON — Three hours before Portugal kicked off its 2026 World Cup campaign against Congo on Wednesday, June 17, hundreds of fans wearing CR7 jerseys lined up in the rain outside NRG Stadium to see their idol play.They were rewarded. Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most decorated and famous soccer players on the planet, began his sixth World Cup as part of Portugal's starting lineup against Congo. Ronaldo entered Wednesday's game with eight career World Cup goals across 22 appearances. He would have to put up a massive performance to catch rival Lionel Messi, whose June 16 hat trick gave him 16 career World Cup goals and tied him with Germany great Miroslav Klose for the men's all-time record. Portugal starting lineupGK Diogo CostaJoão CanceloRúben DiasGonçalo InácioNuno MendesBruno FernandesVitinhaBernardo SilvaRafael LeãoCristiano RonaldoPedro NetoThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing against DR Congo in the World Cup?

Lionel Messi is seen on September 21, 2024 in New York City. - Gotham/GC ImagesLionel Messi scored the first goal for Argentina in the team’s World Cup game against Algeria on June 17, and he was noticeably overcome with emotion after the special moment. In fact, Messi was seen wiping away tears on the field following his first of three goals in Argentina’s 3-0 win.Afterwards, Messi explained his unexpected reaction. “Why did I cry? It was something completely unrelated to football,” Messi shared. “I went through some difficult days, but I’m grateful to the entire delegation and my teammates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength to help me get through it.”Messi did not specify what happened during his “difficult” days leading up to the match.Scoring three times on Tuesday brings Messi’s total World Cup goals up to 16, which means he’s tied at the top of the list for all-time World Cup goals (Miroslav Klose also has 16.) Argentina still has two games left in the Group Stage of this year’s tournament (on June 22 against Austria and June 27 against Jordan), so Messi definitely has time to score one more time to put himself at the top of the list.And while he said it’s an “honor” to be on that list, Messi is not focused on the record. “In the end, it is statistics and nothing more,” he pointed out. “It is a source of pride to be able to compete with all of them, but it means nothing. For me, Ronaldo, from what I saw, was one of the greatest, and he is not first, so it stays as only a statistic.” Related Test Your World Cup Knowledge With These Brainteasers (QUIZ)He also noted, “I was lucky to achieve all my dreams and even more than I could have imagined, individually and as a group. Today I’m enjoying this. [I’m] enjoying a beautiful group and feeling good enough to enjoy it on the pitch.”TV Guide Magazine’s 2026 World Cup Preview Special Issue is available for order online now at worldcup.tvgm2026.com and for purchase on newsstands nationwide.Read the latest entertainment news on TV Insider.

Arthur Fery has a wildcard to play in the men's singles at Wimbledon [Getty Images]British number five Arthur Fery produced a superb display to beat Adrian Mannarino and keep home hopes alive in the HSBC Championships at Queen's.The world number 140 reached his first ATP Tour quarter-final with a 7-6 (9-7) 6-4 victory over the veteran Frenchman.The 23-year-old wildcard needed treatment for a nosebleed at the start of the second set but kept his focus to wrap up victory on Andy Murray Arena.Fery, who was ranked 461 when he upset 20th seed Alexei Popyrin on the opening day of last year's Wimbledon, was the last Briton left in singles after Cameron Norrie lost to fourth seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Tuesday."It's special to be playing in London where I grew up and in front of all these British tennis fans," the British number five told BBC Sport."This is the best result of my career so far. It's not been easy, there have been lots of ups and downs, but I always try to put my best foot forward every match and try to improve."Fery started confidently by breaking Mannarino's serve at the first attempt but the 37-year-old Frenchman fought back from 3-0 down to take the opening set to a tie-break.An eye-catching cross-court backhand pass and two superb volleys at full stretch - celebrated with a crowd-energising fist-pump - helped Fery move to set point.World number 44 Mannarino saved it but Fery kept his nerve to force an error that secured the set.After a medical timeout to stop his nose bleeding, Fery maintained his standards in the second set and broke Mannarino in the ninth game with a blistering forehand.Fery, who beat fellow Briton Toby Samuel in the first round, then held his serve to complete victory.He will face either seventh seed Francisco Cerundolo or Jenson Brooksby in the last eight.Former British number one John Lloyd, commentating on the match for the BBC, was impressed by Fery's performance."I see no reason why he can't be top 50," he said."He's quick, nasty to play against, he moves well, isn't afraid to change it up with the slice, and he likes the big stage."Meanwhile, top seed Alex de Minaur of Australia secured his place in the quarter-finals with a 6-4 6-1 win over Canada's Denis Shapovalov.Norrie beaten at Queen's on injury returnLive scores, results and order of playGet tennis news sent straight to your phone

Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh explained why starting right tackle JC Latham is absent from Titans mandatory minicamp, and he doesn't seem overly concerned about the absence.Latham is dealing with a minor injury and the Titans are holding him out of practice for precaution. "Yeah, he's dealing with something," Saleh said in a short response when asked about Latham.Latham is the only major Titans contributor who wasn't on the field for the first day of mandatory minicamp on June 16. Veterans like Jeffery Simmons and John Franklin-Myers made their first appearance in pads for a practice open to media, but both were limited in how many on-field reps they took. For the most part, the Titans are opting to ease young players and experienced players alike into the offseason program as to not over-exert players during a time of year that Saleh has been adamant doesn't matter very much to his evaluation.One example is the way the Titans have treated first-round pick Carnell Tate, who missed one day of practice with a minor injury out of extreme caution but was back on the field two days later.Latham was the Titans' first-round pick in 2024. He started at left tackle as a rookie before bumping back to the right side, his natural position from college, in 2025. Latham missed time in 2025 with a hip injury initially sustained during training camp that lingered into the early months of the season. Across two years with the Titans, Latham has appeared in and started 30 games.Jeffery Simmons injury updateJeffery Simmons also has a minor injury he's working through, Saleh said."He's dealing with a couple of things," Saleh told Nashville reporters on June 17.Saleh's plan for Simmons in 2027 is to reduce the number of defensive snaps in an effort to get the best of him when he is on the field."If there is a 60-play game and Jeffery plays 40 of them, the hope is that it's 40 passes. That's the goal."Saleh clarified that Simmons is also a good run defender, but the goal is to get him on passing situations where he can be 1-on-1 on third down and two-minute situations.Femi Oladejo injury updateFemi Oladejo hasn't been on the field during minicamp as he continues to be "nursing an injury."Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at nsuss@gannett.com. Follow Nick on X @nicksuss. Subscribe to the Talkin’ Titans newsletter for updates sent directly to your inbox.This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Why isn't JC Latham at Titans minicamp? Robert Saleh updates

ESPN Analyst Calls Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade 'Worth The Risk' For Celtics originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The NBA hot stove is burning with Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Although it would require a significant roster shakeup, the Boston Celtics remain linked to a potential blockbuster for the Milwaukee Bucks superstar.Some fans may question whether the Celtics should blow up their current roster, especially if it means breaking up the championship-winning duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. An ESPN analyst made the case for Boston rolling the dice on Antetokounmpo anyway.On Wednesday morning, a day after Jay Williams garnered headlines with a dubious claim about Brown, "Get Up" continued to debate whether the Celtics should pursue Antetokounmpo. Vincent Goodwill explained why he would try to acquire the two-time MVP."If I'm the Boston Celtics, and I haven't won a championship in a couple of years, and I've been shooting all these threes. Bringing Giannis in, if I could fit him into what I do, I think that would be the perfect sort of fit," Goodwill said.Goodwill could see the Celtics enduring some rough patches next season if they reassemble their roster around the "Greek Freak." However, the senior writer believes Antetokounmpo has multiple peak years left."It takes a year to get your stuff together," Goodwill said. "It takes a year for you to lose, and then you go up like a rocket ... Do you have two years with Giannis? I say you have three with Giannis at this level. He's 31 right now. The miles are starting to add up."Given that claim, it's a bit curious that Goodwill likened Giannis to a Hall of Famer who won a title in his first season with the Celtics."Kevin Garnett is the person I always use as the comparison," Goodwill said. "But I think for the Celtics, he's worth the risk."According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Antetokounmpo would be open to discussing a contract extension if he got traded to Boston. However, the Celtics are reportedly "uncomfortable" working with his agents out of fear of details leaking to the public.Windhorst also noted that the Bucks have continued long-running talks with the Miami Heat, a reported favorite to land the 10-time All-Star.More NBA: Report: Celtics Looking For NBA Draft First-Round Trade Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors