Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas calls a play during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami extended the contract of coach Jai Lucas over the past few weeks, a person with knowledge of the agreement said.
The extension came with a raise, said the person, who spoke to The ***** ociated Press on condition of anonymity because no details were revealed publicly.
Miami, as a private university, is not required to release contract information and did not comment on the extension. Lucas had four years left on his original five-year deal.
Lucas engineered an impressive turnaround in his first season with the Hurricanes, leading them to a 26-9 overall record and going 13-5 in the Atlantic Coast Conference without any returning players. Miami — which went 7-24 overall and 3-17 in ACC play in 2024-25, before Lucas arrived — wound up making the NCAA Tournament, beating Missouri before falling to Purdue in the second round.

#ncaa #second

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Joshua Dobbs understands the business side of the NFL better than most players. Still, the veteran quarterback was not pleased with how the New England Patriots handled his departure.
Dobbs, who recently joined the Detroit Lions, publicly criticized his former team Tuesday while discussing his unusual offseason. New England reportedly hoped to trade the veteran backup before eventually releasing him two weeks after the start of free agency. By then, several teams that could have pursued Dobbs already had filled their backup quarterback openings. That left the 31-year-old waiting for another opportunity and without a team during organized activities.
"It was a weird offseason because it was my first time not having OTAs and everything, and that was just by the nature of my situation in New England, with the timing," Dobbs told reporters. "That was very frustrating, the way they handled that."
It was a blunt ****** sment from a player who has experienced nearly every form of roster uncertainty during his NFL career.

#england #handled

Lionel Messi has spoken publicly for the first time since his father Jorge's death, publishing a letter that sheds light on how much the 2026 World Cup campaign meant to him and how losing his father at age 68 will affect him going forward.
Messi's clubs announced the death of his father, who was suffering from an illness during the 2026 World Cup, on Saturday, Aug. 8.
After Argentina's 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the World Cup final, Messi flew to Rosario to see his father. The player's hope, he said in the letter, was for his father to recover and be able to travel for the final of the World Cup he had pushed his son to play in. Instead, his health had deteriorated to a point in which he was unable to recall details of the match.
"When I got there, you thought we'd lost the final on penalties. We couldn't talk at all about everything that happened. You couldn't enjoy anything," Leo Messi wrote. "We weren't champions, but you don't know how we enjoyed every game. Once again, you were right: I had to be there and play it."

#World #father

The criminal process involving Lindsie Chrisley's former boyfriend, David Landsman, has now moved to a more serious stage.
A Cherokee County grand jury has indicted Landsman on multiple charges connected to an alleged confrontation involving the reality star, including aggravated ******* ault, false imprisonment and battery.
The court allegations describe an encounter that investigators say left Chrisley with physical injuries, while her representative has made clear that she does not intend to publicly revisit what happened.
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The latest development puts Landsman at the center of a criminal case involving four charges. A Cherokee County grand jury indicted him on August 10 on two counts of aggravated ******* ault, one count of false imprisonment and battery, according to court records obtained by PEOPLE.

#county #grand #charges #aggravated

Zara Tindall was seen publicly for the first time since Wimbledon on Tuesday evening. The mother of three attended the opening festivities for the 2026 FEI World Championships at Allianz Park in Aachen, Germany, joining fellow royals Princess Amalia of the Netherlands and Queen Mary of Denmark.
Looking as resplendent as ever, the daughter of Princess Anne donned a sleek black jumpsuit by Frame. The sleeveless style featured a sash detail and wide lapels, and she added FINLAY 'Tavistock' sunglasses in 'Champagne.'
Zara looked fabulous at the event in her Frame jumpsuit (@ Getty Images)
It was quite surprising to see the royal donning a black ensemble. Although it was expertly tailored in design and undoubtedly chic, the dark tone is synonymous with autumn and winter! This is somewhat of a rogue choice given the blistering hot temperatures the UK and Europe are experiencing right now.
Lighter colours abd cooler when the weather gets hot (@ Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

#frame #black #jumpsuit

Prince William and Kate Middleton apparently faced a difficult moment after King Charles met Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. In fact, it is speculated that the private reunion has reopened old tensions within the Royal Family. According to royal sources, the development may have even prompted serious discussions behind the scenes. Now, a crisis management expert has offered a different perspective on what the reported talks could have involved.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to have been upset after King Charles held a private meeting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Highgrove House. The reunion reportedly lasted only a few hours, but its impact may have been far greater.
Royal expert Emily Andrews described the reaction as one of feeling "betrayed and possibly even humiliated." Her comments, published by Woman & Home, suggested the meeting may have been particularly difficult for the Waleses given the history between the two brothers.
Harry and Markle stepped away from royal duties in 2020 and later discussed their experiences with the Royal Family publicly. William and Harry have remained estranged, with recent reports indicating there has been no movement toward a reconciliation between the brothers.
Meanwhile, Charles has appeared more open to maintaining a relationship with his younger son and grandchildren. The Highgrove meeting reportedly included Markle and the couple's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. It marked a significant family moment, even though no reconciliation between Harry and William was reported.

#harry #markle #kate

Memphis Depay has accused Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decided against renewing his contract.
The former Manchester United and Barcelona forward joined Corinthians on a two-year deal in 2024, but is now out of contract after he said the club withdrew a previously agreed extension.
"This renewal was explicitly agreed upon by the president as well as the sporting, legal and financial department. Some people decided however to breach this engagement," Depay wrote on social media.
"I didn't want this situation and always respected the club throughout the process, but now I am forced to react strongly in order to preserve my interests.
"In the upcoming days I will speak publicly but rest ***** ured that I will not leave this unacceptable behaviour unsanctioned."

#club

Endrick's future at Real Madrid has become one of the more interesting questions of the summer, and the latest development has come from an unexpected source.
AS Roma defender Wesley Franca has publicly admitted that he would like to see the Brazilian striker join him in the Italian capital.
Roma are understood to have shown an interest in Endrick in the wake of recent developments at Real Madrid.
For now, however, the youngster remains focused on proving that he can become an important player at the Santiago Bernabeu.
That ambition has been helped by a strong start to pre-season, in which Endrick has made a positive impression on Jose Mourinho's coaching staff.

#brazilian

Indiana Fever All-Star guard Caitlin Clark publicly backed Stephanie White after Indiana's second-year head coach was booed on the team's home court at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
The boo birds rained down on White ahead of a 106-92 win over the New York Liberty, which marked the Fever's first game since Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington's hard foul on Sophie Cunningham and subsequent "White Privilege" post Aug. 8 reignited conversations about player safety and race. Some Fever fans felt White didn't adequately defend Cunningham, with Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith going as far as calling for White to be fired.
"I told (Stephanie White) that before the game, there was no way we were losing this game for her. And it's tough. That's my head coach. I hated that our fans booed her before the game. That made me a little sick, to be honest," Clark said in her postgame remarks. "It's professional sports, people are going to boo, but at the end of the day... we're going to ride for her and we're always going to have her back and that's never going to tear our locker room apart."
Clark added, "I just love her and I feel for her because I know it can be a lot at times and she does a great job a lot of times blocking it out, but there's other moments where it can get under your skin and that's just being human and that's just life."
“There was no way we were losing this game for [Stephanie White]. … I hated that our fans booed her before the game. That made me a little sick, to be honest.”

Caitlin Clark on the Indiana Fever’s motivation heading into tonight’s game against the Liberty. pic.twitter.com/NlIR1Umxkz

#going #fever #booed #caitlin

INDIANAPOLIS — The Fever are no strangers to outside noise.
Throughout the season, they've navigated those rocky waters elegantly. But even the best ships see their sails rip from time to time. As impenetrable as the Fever have been to everything around them, the noise broke through over the weekend and touched a nerve.
Publicly, Indiana head coach Stephanie White used her pregame press conference to offer a fiery defense of her character amid criticisms that she didn't do enough to defend her player, Sophie Cunningham, after a hard foul in Saturday's win over the Sky.
Privately, her superstar guard, Caitlin Clark, promised to have her back. Clark and the Fever stepped up in defense of her coach, first on the court as they downed the Liberty for their seventh win in nine games. Then, they took to the podium postgame and made their feelings on their head coach known.
"I talked to Steph earlier in the day, too, and I think we forget a lot of times, like, we're human and she has feelings," Clark said. "There's moments that are really hard and sometimes that's just the job you sign up for, but at the same time, it's OK to feel those emotions and I just told her, like, I've been through the same thing. There's been days where I've been really upset and you can have the thickest skin in the world, but sometimes it does get to you.

#i 've #noise

Indiana Fever All-Star guard Caitlin Clark and head coach Stephanie White must be experiencing déjà vu.
On May 30, Clark and White were caught on camera in the midst of an intense sideline spat. Two days later, Clark put to bed any delusions of a rocky relationship.
"It's just another example of what everybody, all of you, want to blow up and make something that is just lost and not in reality," Clark said, in part, at the time, per ESPN's Kareem Copeland. "When I got hurt at the Connecticut game last year, I bawled in Steph's arms. That's somebody I will ride for for the rest of my life. People that just sit on their phones all day, they don't see those moments."
Fast forward a little over two months. Last Saturday, White came under fire again for her completely rational ******* sment of Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington's Flagrant 2 foul on Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. The media mania spun so far out of control that Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith publicly called for White's job.
Come Tuesday night, the Fever hosted the New York Liberty. White used her pregame press conference to deliver a passionate speech directed at "an online community that's trying to create narratives that simply don't exist."

#guard #star

Team and league sources continue to express optimism that Curry and the Warriors will figure out a way to continue their partnership for the foreseeable future. Curry has publicly maintained that he wants to play at least a couple more seasons and wants to play the entirety of his career with the Warriors.
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#play #Warriors #publicly #maintained

Last Saturday, Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington elbowed Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in the face while attempting a chase-down block. Carrington was ******* sed a Flagrant 2 and ejected from the game.
After the Fever beat the Sky, Fever head coach Stephanie White commented on the controversial play.
"I mean, look, it was a hard foul," White said at her postgame press conference. "I don't think that DiJonai intentionally came out to get her across the neck like she did, but it did happen, and I thought it was the right call. But one of the things about [Carrington] is that she's gonna play her ******* off, man. She's gonna compete. ******* ody's gonna go walking in for a layup. I don't oppose the hard foul, but I also don't think she intentionally went for the neck."
Before returning home to Indiana to become the Fever's head coach in November 2024, White was head coach of the Connecticut Sun for the 2023 and '24 WNBA seasons, winning the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year award. She coached Carrington on the Sun for those two years. So, if anyone not named DiJonai Carrington has the authority to speak on her playing style, it's White.
But, as with all matters of the WNBA, people who otherwise don't care about women's basketball latched onto this and blew it out of proportion. Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith publicly called for White's job. Beckwith wasn't alone in criticizing White, as the likes of Linda Cohn and Jason Whitlock joined the chorus.

#carrington #indiana

Anne Hathaway has answered one of the stranger rumors to emerge from her latest red-carpet appearance. After some social-media users questioned whether her visible baby ****** p was real, the 43-year-old actress responded with a joke rather than a lengthy explanation.
The speculation followed the August 9 premiere of The End of Oak Street, where Hathaway wore a custom Atelier Prabal Gurung halter top with low-rise jeans that left her stomach exposed. Entertainment Weekly reported that comments questioning the appearance of her ****** p began circulating alongside red-carpet footage.
Hathaway answered the following day through her own Instagram account. Her caption got directly to the point: "Fake hair, real ****** p," while the accompanying video took followers behind the scenes of her preparations for the premiere.
The actress had already publicly announced her pregnancy nearly two months earlier. She and husband Adam Shulman are expecting their third child and are already parents to sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6.
Hathaway's August 10 video followed her from the glam chair to the outdoor premiere. As her team styled her hair into a high ponytail, she mouthed to the camera, "It's not my hair," setting up the "Fake hair, real ****** p" line she used in the caption.

#bump #real #premiere #fake

Charlamagne Tha God has drawn a line in the stand when it comes to appearing in upcoming documentaries about his mentor, Wendy Williams.
On the Thursday (Aug. 6) episode of The Breakfast Club, the co-host publicly denounced the Peacock or Netflix projects currently in development about the former talk show host.
Williams, who was a storied New York radio personality in the 1990s and 2000s, hosted talk show The Wendy Williams Show from 2008 to 2022.
The Peacock docuseries will be developed by Suzanne Bass, who co-produced The Wendy Williams Show, although she and Williams are reportedly no longer close. As Breakfast Club personality Loren LoRosa explained on the show, Peacock and Netflix also appear to be competing over which network releases its Williams-focused project first.
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#wendy #breakfast #netflix #shop

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially husband and wife. After nearly a decade together, the Portuguese soccer superstar and his longtime love have married in an intimate ceremony in Portugal, marking a major new chapter in one of the world's most famous celebrity relationships.
The couple confirmed their marriage on social media on August 11, 2026, sharing a romantic photo that put their wedding rings front and center.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are married! Inside their intimate Portugal wedding, romantic ring reveal and love story after nearly a decade. (Future Publishing via Getty Imag)
The timing makes the milestone even sweeter. Their wedding comes exactly one year after Rodríguez publicly announced their engagement on August 11, 2025.
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#guez #august

SharpLink (NASDAQ: $SBET) reported a $394.3 million net loss for the second quarter as losses tied to its large Ethereum (CRYPTO: $ETH) treasury outweighed an increase in revenue.
The company, the second-largest publicly traded holder of Ether, reported $11.5 million in revenue for the three months ended June 30, up from $697,000 a year earlier, according to a Monday announcement.
Most of the revenue came from staking, which generated $11.2 million during the quarter compared with just $29,000 in the same period of 2025.
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#ethereum

Klay Thompson is enjoying his NBA offseason, and his latest night out has already sparked another round of questions about his personal life.
The Dallas Mavericks star was spotted with an unidentified woman at a Rebelution concert during the Orange County Fair on August 8. Video obtained by TMZ showed the pair watching the reggae group together from a private box.
The sighting comes less than four months after Megan Thee Stallion publicly announced the end of her relationship with Thompson. Their breakup followed a highly visible romance that began publicly during the summer of 2025.
TMZ reported that the pair showed no public displays of affection.
Thompson and the woman appeared relaxed as they watched Rebelution perform at the Orange County Fair. According to TMZ, the four-time NBA champion was seen sipping from a flask during the evening.

#county #woman #showed #publicly

Mike Krukow announced that he plans to retire from the broadcast booth at the end of the San Francisco Giants' season.
It's the end of an era for San Francisco baseball, as Krukow has been with the team's booth since 1990 and a full-time broadcaster with the team since 1994. The decision comes due to health issues stemming from inclusion body myositis, a degenerative muscle disease he publicly disclosed in 2014.
Leaving any job can be tough to process, but Krukow shared on Monday that the most difficult part of his decision was telling it to his partner in the broadcast booth, Duane Kuiper.
"Horrible. It's the worst thing I've ever had to do — is walk away from him. In my life," Krukow told KNBR of what it was like to break the news to Kuiper. "He looked at me, and he goes, 'No, you're not.' He was quiet. Then we walked out of the lunchroom together. He put his arm on my shoulders, and we just quietly walked back to the booth. Went back and did our job."
Krukow played 14 seasons as a starting pitcher in the majors, spending time with the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies before settling in with the Giants for the final seven years of his career. He and Kuiper first met as teammates in San Francisco and found a partnership that lasted a lifetime in their post-playing careers. Kuiper plans to continue in the booth for the Giants after Krukow's departure.

#since

Brad Pitt's latest comments about alcohol arrived without the kind of dramatic announcement that often surrounds celebrity revelations.
In a new Esquire interview, the actor revealed that after seven years of sobriety, he has started drinking again and described a different relationship with alcohol than the one he left behind in 2016.
What makes the admission notable is not simply the decision itself, but the fact that Pitt chose to discuss the change publicly.
After years of speaking about sobriety and personal responsibility, he is once again addressing a complicated part of his life in his own words.
And once you hear how he describes it, it becomes clear that Pitt sees this as a different chapter from the one he left behind in 2016.

#sobriety #once #esquire

Beauty and the Geek alum Tamika Chesser has pleaded not guilty to murdering and dismembering her boyfriend Julian Story in their apartment in 2025
Chesser's lawyer said they are seeking to examine her mental fitness to stand trial, per multiple Australian outlets
The former reality star reportedly gave birth in March while in custody, and the identity of the baby's father has not been publicly disclosed
An Australian former reality star has pleaded not guilty to murder after being accused of beheading her boyfriend.
Tamika Chesser, who appeared on the 2010 season of Australia's Beauty and the Geek, pleaded not guilty to murdering her 39-year-old partner Julian Story and destroying his remains on Tuesday, Aug. 11, news.com.au, 7News Australia and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported.

#story

According to The Athletic's James Boyd, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce had another PRP injection in his rehabbing left ankle, which underwent minor cleanup surgery earlier this offseason:
While the timing of the second injection is unclear following surgery, it wasn't publicly disclosed by the team. That being said, Boyd later noted that the second PRP injection wasn't considered a setback by a team source. However, there's still no clear timetable for his return to the football field.
For those not in the medical field, a PRP injection is a 'platelet-rich plasma' injection to help repair damaged tissues and ease joint pain as a form of medical treatment.
The last public update we had received was from Pierce himself, when in early June, he indicated to the local media that there was a four-to-six month recovery timeline from his minor ankle surgery in late March. However, the hope was that he'd realistically return by late team training camp.
For what it's worth, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter said on 'The Pat McAfee Show' on Monday that the Colts maintain that Pierce will be ready for the regular season opener.

#surgery #minor

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott have reportedly welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, after largely keeping their relationship out of the spotlight.
TMZ reported that sources with direct knowledge said Plaza gave birth during the final week of July. Neither Plaza nor Abbott has publicly announced their daughter's name or exact birth date.
The 42-year-old actress was photographed carrying the newborn in New York City on August 9 after supporting Abbott at the final Broadway performance of Death of a Salesman.
The reported arrival came several months after Plaza's representative confirmed in April that she and Abbott were expecting their first child. At the time, a source told People that the baby was expected in the fall.
Plaza was photographed outside in New York with the baby bundled in a blanket and wearing a beanie. TMZ reported that the sighting came after Plaza attended Abbott's final performance in the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman.

#reported #york #death

Chrissy Metz has revealed that she is taking a GLP-1 medication after years of skepticism, saying concerns about her long-term health eventually persuaded her to reconsider.
The 45-year-old This Is Us star said perimenopause, obesity within her family and health problems involving her father all contributed to her decision. She discussed the treatment with her doctor and says she ultimately concluded that trying a GLP-1 could be beneficial for her.
Metz, who is now a brand ambassador for telehealth company Ro, says one of the biggest changes has been a reduction in what she calls "food noise", the persistent thoughts about food and what she would eat next. She has also reported improvements in mobility, joint pain, inflammation, energy and blood work.
Metz began taking a GLP-1 later, in 2026, after she had already publicly discussed changing her diet, exercising and working with a trainer.
Metz told PEOPLE that she had spent years **** uming a GLP-1 either would not work for her or would produce side effects she did not want. Her experience so far has been more positive than she expected.

#taking #years #Food #chrissy

Amid talks about Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper's relationship status, the model appears to have made a telling move, showing her close bond with members of the actor's family.
A week ago, the Vogue cover star and the actor set tongues wagging when they were seen wearing matching rings.
While neither Hadid nor Cooper has publicly addressed the rumors, the model's latest outing has only added to the conversation.
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Over the weekend, Hadid was seen enjoying a day out in Paris with Cooper's mother, Gloria, and his daughter, Lea, whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk.

#seen #bradley

Kate Beckinsale has wiped her Instagram feed clean after a difficult stretch online. The actress returned to Stories with a pointed response to the commentary surrounding her appearance. Her message went beyond one rude remark. Beckinsale explained why the speculation has become especially painful and signaled that her future on the platform may look very different.
People reported on Aug. 8 that Beckinsale deleted all posts from her Instagram grid before sharing a series of Stories highlighting body-shaming comments she had received. She responded to one particularly harsh message by writing, "I think people might be broken."
The actress also addressed the speculation surrounding her weight loss. Beckinsale said grief has taken a physical toll after the death of her mother, Judy Loe, in 2025 and her stepfather, Roy Battersby, in 2024. She said losing several family members in a short period had affected her body and pushed back against strangers making ****** umptions about her health.
Beckinsale also discussed mast cell activation syndrome, or MCAS, saying she was diagnosed 16 years ago. She explained that the condition can affect her stomach and that flare-ups can bring severe acid reflux. Cleveland Clinic describes MCAS as a rare condition involving repeated episodes caused by overactive mast cells.
The Underworld star said she initially hoped speaking publicly about MCAS could help raise awareness. But after receiving more criticism about her voice and appearance, she expressed regret over making the video.

#beckinsale #surrounding

Brad Pitt is opening up about an extremely dark period of his life.
The Academy Award winner, 62 — who has publicly navigated a contentious divorce from ex Angelina Jolie after their 2016 split — admitted in a Monday, August 10, Esquire interview that he had suicidal thoughts.
"I've never been suicidal except for one little period," the F1 actor said. "And in that one little period, I just thought — I just couldn't — just didn't see a way out."
"The pain was so oppressive that — I wasn't going to act on this, but I could feel — I could feel the cold steel of the bullet in my head, and it felt like relief," the father of six, who appears to have a strained relationship with his children, admitted.
"And I thought, Oh, okay, now I understand — I understand suicide, in the sense that it's just relief," Pitt said. "It's just looking for relief from the pain. But I also think we have incredible survival instincts. And for me, that immediately kicked in."

#feel

Tom Sandoval's ex, Victoria Lee Robinson, has sparked fresh online chatter after stepping out with a famous face. A recent group outing was enough to get people wondering whether she had already moved on. The timing only added to the speculation, given how publicly her split from the former Vanderpump Rules star has unfolded. But the story behind the photo is apparently far less romantic than some fans ******* umed.
Victoria and Criss Angel were photographed together at a California winery earlier this week, according to TMZ. The image quickly sparked dating speculation online, but sources connected to the pair said there is "nothing romantic" between them.
The sources said Victoria and Criss share the same friend group and have never spent time together one-on-one. They have reportedly only been around each other in group settings.Victoria is also not looking to date right now, according to the outlet. Sources said she is taking time to heal following the end of her relationship with Tom.
That breakup has remained in the spotlight for months. Tom and Victoria first sparked split rumors in May after they unfollowed each other on Instagram. Their relationship later deteriorated publicly amid competing allegations and court filings.
A judge kept Tom's temporary restraining order in place in July while the case continued. Victoria also sought protection from Tom, but her request for a temporary order was denied pending further hearings.

#split

DUBAI, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei around the start of the president's third ‌year in office in late July, state media said on ‌Sunday, and a paramilitary leader promised footage of Khamenei in the future.
Pezeshkian has given differing accounts in recent weeks about his access to Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since he succeeded his father in the role in March.
On July 21, the president said interactions with the supreme ‌leader were "increasing day by ⁠day", but in early August he said communicating with Khamenei was "very difficult".
The late July meeting covered military affairs ⁠and the economy, including securing resources, managing foreign exchange and energy use, as well as economic ties with foreign partners, according to state media.
In May, state media also reported that Pezeshkian had met Khamenei for several hours, ‌in what was then the first publicly reported meeting between the two since Khamenei became supreme leader.

#since

A dangerous new front is emerging in the Russia-Ukraine war as attackers and alleged intelligence operatives increasingly target executives and engineers developing the cutting-edge drone technology that is reshaping the battlefield, industry experts warned Sunday.
The attacks include an Aug. 4 car bombing near Yekaterinburg that critically injured Vladimir Tkachuk, head of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, and killed his driver, according to Russian state news agency TASS, The **** ociated Press reported.
His company produces the "Upyr," or "Ghoul," a first-person-view attack drone used by Russian forces in Ukraine.
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Days earlier, Andrei Cherezov, head of another Russian drone company, was shot three times in Tula overnight July 28-29 in an apparent **** assination attempt, according to Ukrainian outlet Pravda. Authorities have not publicly attributed either attack to Ukraine.

#russian #ukraine #Russia #sunday