Mohammad Salama, a “courageous journalist,” documented the suffering in Gaza for Al Jazeera. Israel carried out the attack on Nasser Hospital on Monday, killing him. Salman had planned to wed following the war and was engaged.
US Open 2025
Dates: August 24 through September 7 in Flushing Meadows, New York
Spanish second-seeded Rory McIlroy’s celebration of his accomplishments in the US Open second round led to a golf swing swing celebration for second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz.
Alcaraz, 22, won 6-4 7-5 6-4 to defeat long-serving American opponent Reilly Opelka while sporting an eye-catching new haircut.
The sixth-best server on the ATP Tour dragged the five-time major champion into a tie-break once in each set, preventing the five-time major champion from falling for her in the process.
Alcaraz won at Flushing Meadows shortly after being introduced to McIlroy earlier on Monday.
“I met him for the first time,” he said. Alcaraz, a five-time major champion, described it as “such an honor.”
“I just won Monte Carlo on the final day of the Masters, and I was cheering on him on my phone.”
It was a truly amazing experience to meet him and engage in some conversation.
“His golf is simply amazing.”
Alcaraz has made 19 Grand Slam appearances and has not lost a first-round match despite facing the challenge of Opelka, who is ranked 67th in the world and is recovering from injury.
When Rafael Nadal’s phone rang out with a congratulations message, Coleman Wong was still “soaking in,” making history as the first Hong Kong male player to win a Grand Slam singles competition in the Open era.
Aleksandar Kovacevic, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6, 7-6, and the 21-year-old qualifier had just defeated him to make history.
Wong, who was five when he first began playing tennis, later transferred to Nadal’s Mallorca academy in Spain.
“I’m still soaking it up because it’s a significant moment for both my family and the Hong Kong residents who live here. It means a lot, Wong said.
However, Nadal will also be the only recipient of Wong’s congratulations.
Wong and Alexandra Eala, both of whom were history experts, met in Spain on Sunday to become the first Filipino player to win a Grand Slam singles competition during the Open era.
Because she was with me for a long time, Alex helped me greatly get used to the environment, said Wong.
“I had never been to Spain before, and I hardly ever travel to Europe.” It’s tough, then, from Hong Kong as a young child all the way to Spain.
Any time after 1968, when Grand Slams permitted professional players to compete alongside amateurs, is a reference to the Open era.
Miomir Kecmancovic, the highly regarded teenager from Brazil, defeated Joao Fonseca to face world number 21 Tomas Machac in the second-round.
Fonseca beat the Serb 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in two hours and 26 minutes.
In the third set, the 19-year-old was forced to recover from illness, calling the trainer for a medical leave before hurling himself into a dumpster by the side of the court.
Fonseca remarked, “The third set made me feel a little more ill than the first round, which is always a little more tense,” adding: “I felt a little more ill today.”
“I had no idea what occurred,” she said. Just water, I threw up. I apologize for that, guys.
Elsewhere, world number 17 Frances Tiafoe beat Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3 7-6 (8-6) 6-3.
In the following round, American Tiafoe will face compatriot Martin Damm, who has twice reached the semi-finals of his home Grand Slam twice in the previous three years.
Holger Rune, a Danish Open champion, was adamant against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp to claim his first victory since 2022.
The 11th seed had a 4-0 lead in the third set, but Van de Zandschulp lost the next four games, giving him a run-in.
But Rune held his nerve in the tie-break to seal a 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-2) victory.
Russian Ninth seed Karen Khachanov defeated American Nishesh Basavareddy 6 (6) 7 (5) 6-1, while Russian 15th seed Andrey Rublev defeated Croatian Dino Prizmic 6 (6) 6-4 6-4 6-4.
In a three-hour, 42-minute epic, Italian 24th seed Flavio Cobolli defeated compatriot Francesco Passaro 7-5, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3.
US Open 2025
Dates: August 24 through September 7 in Flushing Meadows, New York
When Rafael Nadal’s phone rang out with a congratulations message, Coleman Wong was still “soaking in,” making history as the first Hong Kong male player to win a Grand Slam singles competition in the Open era.
Aleksandar Kovacevic had just defeated the 21-year-old qualifier 6-5 7-5 7-6 (7-4) to claim his own piece of tennis history.
Wong, who was five when he first began playing tennis, later transferred to Nadal’s Mallorca academy in Spain.
“I’m still soaking it up because it’s a significant moment for both my family and the Hong Kong residents who live here. It means a lot, Wong said.
However, Nadal will also be the only recipient of Wong’s congratulations.
Wong and Alexandra Eala, both of whom are known for their history, met in Spain on Sunday, making them the first Filipinos to win a Grand Slam singles competition.
Because she was with me for a long time, Alex helped me greatly get used to the environment, said Wong.
“I had never been to Spain before, and I hardly ever travel to Europe.” It’s tough, then, from Hong Kong as a young child all the way to Spain.
Any time after 1968, when Grand Slams permitted professional players to compete alongside amateurs, is a reference to the Open era.
Miomir Kecmancovic, the underdog of Brazil, defeated Joao Fonseca to set up a second-round contest with world number 21 Tomas Machac.
The teenager beat the Serb 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in two hours and 26 minutes.
In the third set, the 19-year-old was forced to recover from illness, calling the trainer for a medical leave before hurling himself into a dumpster by the side of the court.
Fonseca remarked, “The third set made me feel a little more ill than the first round, which is always a little more tense,” adding: “I felt a little more ill today.”
“I had no idea what occurred,” she said. Just water, I threw up.
I’m sorry, guys, I apologize!
Elsewhere, world number 17 Frances Tiafoe beat Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3 7-6 (8-6) 6-3.
In the following round, the American will face compatriot Martin Damm, who has never advanced beyond the second round of his home Grand Slam.
Holger Rune, a Danish Open champion, was adamant against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp to claim his first victory since 2022.
The Dane lost the next four games to give Van de Zandschulp a run-in with the match after the 11th seed had a 4-0 lead in the third set.
A rare example of internal dissent at the agency was the letter, which was sent on Monday and signed by 146 unnamed FEMA employees.
The agency’s current leaders, including acting FEMA director David Richardson and the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allegedly lack the skills to handle natural disasters and are putting an end to its ability to deal with hurricanes and other emergencies.
The letter notes that “we must warn Congress and the American people of the cascading effects of decisions made by the current administration because of our shared commitment to our country, our oaths of office, and our mission to helping people before, during, and after disasters.”
Noem recently instituted a requirement that requires her office to personally review and approve all contracts and grants over $100,000. The letter states that this condition “reduces FEMA’s authority and capabilities to quickly deliver our mission.”
It also criticizes the agency’s workforce, the agency’s restraining program, and the DHS’s decision to assign some FEMA employees to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency’s 140 employees took administrative leave after signing a similar statement.
The FEMA letter highlights the “inefficiencies, ineffectiveness, and dangers of the processes and decisions put forth by the current administration” in light of the recent flooding in Texas, which resulted in at least 135 fatalities as a result.
Democrats have accused President Donald Trump of politicising a tragedy by denying that cuts to government agencies caused the disaster response.
In order to prevent “next national catastrophe like Hurricane Katrina” and the effective dissolution of FEMA itself, the letter urges Congress to establish an independent cabinet-level agency that is free from DHS interference and to shield employees from politically motivated firings.
The acting FEMA press secretary, Daniel Llargues, stated that the organization is “committed to ensuring FEMA delivers for the American people.” He continued, noting that the Trump administration “has made accountability and reform a priority” and that FEMA has been hampered by bureaucracy and inefficiencies.
DHS did not respond to a request for comment on the criticisms of Noem.
This year, roughly 2, 000 FEMA employees, or a third of its workforce, have been fired, bought out, or taken out of early retirement. Additionally, the Trump administration intends to reduce its emergency management programs by about $1 billion in grant funding.
More than 1, 800 people died in August 2005, when Katrina claimed the lives of more than 1, 800 people along the Gulf Coast, and the protest letter was sent just days before the 20th anniversary of the disaster.
Two months into the US hurricane season, it was also delivered, at a time when Trump had stated he wanted to significantly reduce FEMA’s size and mandate, leaving individual states with much more of the burden of responding to natural disasters.
The current acting administrator, Richardson, is a former US Marine and DHS official without any prior emergency management experience.
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Bayern Munich close in on Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, while Kobbie Mainoo and Kobbie Mainoo, both of whom are considering leaving Old Trafford, are at odds with Tottenham’s pursuit of Como midfielder Nico Paz.
Nicolas Jackson, 24, has been loaned to Bayern Munich by Chelsea. (German) (Bild)
If Manchester United receives a suitable offer, England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, will think about leaving in the final week of the transfer window. (Talksport)
Manuel Akanji, 30, has been offered a £15 million contract by Crystal Palace. (Sun)
Rasmus Hojlund, a 22-year-old Danish international, will receive a sizable raise if he agrees to join Napoli before the transfer deadline. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)
After Como turned down a £50 million offer from Spurs for 20-year-old Argentina midfielder Nico Paz, the club may have to turn down a fourth major transfer target. (Mirror)
After rejecting a bid for £50 million from Newcastle, Wolves will be tempted to sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen on a new contract. However, if they do receive an offer greater than £75 million, they could still be persuaded to do so. (Telegraph requires a subscription)
With the Magpies considering a second bid, Strand Larsen is keen to join Newcastle, but he is not seen as a direct replacement for Sweden’s 25-year-old striker Alexander Isak. (I-subscription is necessary)
Despite Liverpool’s interest, Newcastle officials, including co-owner Jamie Reuben, have spoken with Isak at his home to persuade him to stay at the club and join Eddie Howe’s squad. (The Daily Mail)
Before the transfer window closes, Wolves boss Vitor Pereira is also pushing to sign a central midfielder and a versatile forward along with Girona’s Czech centre-back Ladislav Krejci, 26. (Guardian)
Fabio Silva, a 23-year-old Portuguese striker, is close to signing with Borussia Dortmund. (Athletic – A subscription required)
Sevilla are looking into a loan deal for Everton and Scotland defender Nathan Patterson, who is wanted by Everton and Scotland. (Liverpool Echo)
Everton made a bid for 30-year-old Czech international Tomas Soucek after West Ham turned down the offer. (Times: A subscription required)
This summer, Brazil’s Andreas Pereira will be allowed to leave Fulham. (Teamtalk)
A deal for Greece’s left-back Kostas Tsimikas will be discussed with Roma’s directors, along with Marseille, who are also interested in the 29-year-old. (Football Italia)
After Aston Villa‘s bid was rejected, Crystal Palace have entered the market to sign Toulouse’s 19-year-old French defender Jaydee Canvot. (Romano-Fabrizio)
Due to an “admin error,” Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was detained by US immigration authorities in March and who was then improperly deported to a infamous El Salvador prison, is now facing another potential and immediate deportation by the Trump administration.
