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The US Open has doubled its accreditation for influencers and content creators to roughly 100 this year, raising questions about growing the sport's audience while upholding its traditions. Disruptions during matches have become a focal point of discussion at the tournament.Typhoon Saudel made its third landfall on Fujian's coast Thursday, triggering severe flooding that collapsed a three-storey brick building and forcing more than 83,000 evacuations. This marks China's seventh typhoon this year, with Yuhuan in Zhejiang struck for the third time in under two months—a pattern the country's Meteorological Administration deemed extremely rare.The European Union has formally joined Operation Economic Outcast, Washington's economic pressure campaign against Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. South Korea is weighing options, including potential military involvement, to ensure shipping can move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a presidential official.Israeli forces said they came under fire in northern Gaza early Friday and responded with an attack, calling the shooting a breach of the October 2025 ceasefire. The military reported no casualties among its troops. Hamas-linked media reported Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City and near the Sanafir crossing, adding to hundreds of operations since the ceasefire that have caused over 1,300 deaths and 4,400 wounded.Katie Taylor, 40, will face unbeaten Frenchwoman Flora Pili on Saturday at Croke Park in what will be her final bout. The Irish boxer, who won Olympic gold and undisputed titles, will retire after the fight before 80,000 fans at the Dublin venue.Bradford Bulls defeated Castleford Tigers 32-22 at Odsal Stadium to end a seven-match losing streak. Bradford scored five tries in the first half in the victory.Israeli forces maintained military operations across southern Lebanon on Friday, with shelling reported in multiple towns including Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, where a fire broke out, and Beit Leef and Sarbin. Earlier strikes targeted al-Mansouri, Majdal Zoun and Beit al-Sayyad, while explosions continued to shake the ground in Froun.Kate Koval left Louisiana State University's basketball program after the team signed Russian player Anna Minaeva. The 20-year-old said Russia's invasion of Ukraine made the decision necessary, citing her father's service in the Ukrainian military and losses close to her family in the conflict.The British army has ordered units not preparing for deployment to halt non-essential training exercises. Collective training for UK-based units is being suspended for most of this year due to budget pressures, though troops preparing for deployment or in quick-reaction roles will continue training as normal.One of the teenagers killed in al-Mughayyir, Khalil Abu Alia, 16, was about to start 11th grade at the village boys school, and the other, Omar al-Nassan, 19, had graduated from the same institution with top marks that summer. The Independent said it was unclear whether the 19-year-old was shot by a soldier or a settler, while reporting a 16-year-old was shot by an army sniper.The US Open has doubled its accreditation for influencers and content creators to roughly 100 this year, raising questions about growing the sport's audience while upholding its traditions. Disruptions during matches have become a focal point of discussion at the tournament.Typhoon Saudel made its third landfall on Fujian's coast Thursday, triggering severe flooding that collapsed a three-storey brick building and forcing more than 83,000 evacuations. This marks China's seventh typhoon this year, with Yuhuan in Zhejiang struck for the third time in under two months—a pattern the country's Meteorological Administration deemed extremely rare.The European Union has formally joined Operation Economic Outcast, Washington's economic pressure campaign against Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. South Korea is weighing options, including potential military involvement, to ensure shipping can move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a presidential official.Israeli forces said they came under fire in northern Gaza early Friday and responded with an attack, calling the shooting a breach of the October 2025 ceasefire. The military reported no casualties among its troops. Hamas-linked media reported Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City and near the Sanafir crossing, adding to hundreds of operations since the ceasefire that have caused over 1,300 deaths and 4,400 wounded.Katie Taylor, 40, will face unbeaten Frenchwoman Flora Pili on Saturday at Croke Park in what will be her final bout. The Irish boxer, who won Olympic gold and undisputed titles, will retire after the fight before 80,000 fans at the Dublin venue.Bradford Bulls defeated Castleford Tigers 32-22 at Odsal Stadium to end a seven-match losing streak. Bradford scored five tries in the first half in the victory.Israeli forces maintained military operations across southern Lebanon on Friday, with shelling reported in multiple towns including Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, where a fire broke out, and Beit Leef and Sarbin. Earlier strikes targeted al-Mansouri, Majdal Zoun and Beit al-Sayyad, while explosions continued to shake the ground in Froun.Kate Koval left Louisiana State University's basketball program after the team signed Russian player Anna Minaeva. The 20-year-old said Russia's invasion of Ukraine made the decision necessary, citing her father's service in the Ukrainian military and losses close to her family in the conflict.The British army has ordered units not preparing for deployment to halt non-essential training exercises. Collective training for UK-based units is being suspended for most of this year due to budget pressures, though troops preparing for deployment or in quick-reaction roles will continue training as normal.One of the teenagers killed in al-Mughayyir, Khalil Abu Alia, 16, was about to start 11th grade at the village boys school, and the other, Omar al-Nassan, 19, had graduated from the same institution with top marks that summer. The Independent said it was unclear whether the 19-year-old was shot by a soldier or a settler, while reporting a 16-year-old was shot by an army sniper.
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