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Dave Grohl brought a Beaconsfield mining disaster survivor on stage in Tasmania, fulfilling an 18-year-old promise. In 2006, Brant Webb survived 14 days trapped underground by listening to Foo Fighters music.
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Nkosi Ndebele, raised by a single mother in Diepsloot township, is stepping onto the Professional Fighters League's main roster this Saturday after proving doubters wrong. His journey from hardship to championship glory shows what's possible when you believe in yourself.
A new museum celebrating the life of legendary freedom fighter and communist leader A.K. Gopalan opens Tuesday in his birthplace of Peralassery, Kerala. The sprawling memorial spans two floors and brings his decades of struggle for justice to life through modern exhibits.
Saudi Arabia has achieved the world's largest improvement in women's empowerment frameworks and leads the Middle East in gender equality progress, according to the World Bank's latest report. The Kingdom now outperforms major economies including the US and China in supporting women's advancement.
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth just became the first woman to complete India's toughest fighter pilot training, joining an elite group where only 1% of pilots make the cut. Ten years after breaking barriers as one of India's first three women fighter pilots, she's now qualified to shape combat tactics for the entire Air Force.
Ghana's Gender Ministry is using astronaut Christina Koch's achievements to inspire a new generation of girls. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to breaking barriers through education and opportunity.
Mauricio Ruffy turned his knockout victory into an unforgettable moment when he dropped to one knee in the octagon. The Brazilian fighter surprised fans and his girlfriend with a heartfelt proposal right after his win.
Former fighters in northeastern Syria are participating in a reconciliation process, turning in weapons as the country seeks stability after years of conflict. The program mirrors procedures used after regime change in late 2024.
A 1,800-year-old Roman mosaic shows a woman wielding a whip against a leopard, the first known depiction of a female beast-fighter in ancient arenas. The discovery rewrites what we know about women's roles in Roman spectacles and adds 50 years to their documented history as arena performers.
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A nonprofit director's visit to an empty after-school center sparked a powerful realization about measuring success. After three decades in community development, he's shifting from control to genuine partnership.
British-Lithuanian fighter Modestas Bukauskas is back in the UFC after battling alcohol addiction that nearly ended his career. His journey from rock bottom to redemption shows the power of facing your darkest moments head-on.
South Korea is transferring its advanced KF-21 fighter jet prototype to Indonesia, turning a decade-long partnership dispute into a $1.5 billion breakthrough. This marks South Korea's first major combat aircraft export and reshapes defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Patrick "Star Boi" Ocheme delivered a spectacular flying knee knockout at PFL Africa's historic debut in Lagos, thrilling the home crowd despite the main event's disappointing outcome. The Professional Fighters League brought world-class mixed martial arts to Nigeria for the first time, showcasing African talent on a landmark night for the sport.
Ben Askren will step onto the wrestling mat Saturday, exactly one year after he nearly died from a staph infection that destroyed his lungs. The former UFC fighter lost a third of his bodyweight in a coma and had to relearn how to walk, speak, and eat.
When the United States refused to share critical technologies for South Korea's first homegrown fighter jet, Seoul did something remarkable. Instead of giving up, Korean engineers spent a decade building everything themselves, and their combat-ready KF-21 just entered service.
Ukraine is getting a major air defense boost as Sweden announces it will donate 16 Gripen fighter jets and sell up to 20 advanced models. The historic agreement strengthens Ukraine's ability to protect its skies after four years of conflict.
Former UFC fighter Alberto Crane is proving that a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis doesn't have to end your fighting spirit. His journey from professional athlete to MS advocate is inspiring thousands this National MS Awareness Month.
Chinese UFC fighter Shi Ming beat India's Pooja Tomar and used her victory speech to celebrate the Bollywood film that inspired her journey. She hopes someone makes "Dangal 2" about her life someday.
South Korea just scored a major win in the global defense market, landing multi-billion dollar orders for its homegrown KF-21 fighter jet from Southeast Asian nations. The breakthrough marks a David-versus-Goliath moment as Korea Aerospace Industries challenges US and European defense giants.
Bryce Mitchell pulled off one of the most dramatic finishes in UFC history, securing a submission with just eight seconds left on the clock. The underdog story features a last-minute replacement fighter who gave fans an unforgettable battle.
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