Franco Baresi, the legendary AC Milan and Italy defender widely regarded as one of football's greatest centre-backs, has died at the age of 66. The iconic captain spent his entire 20-year career with the Rossoneri, winning six Serie A titles and three European Cups. His number 6 shirt was retired by the club.
Cristina Ulbrich, wife of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, has died after a courageous battle with cancer. The team announced her passing on Thursday, expressing profound grief. Cristina and Jeff, who met in 1997, shared three children. Jeff, 49, had been absent from recent training camp practices.
A massive avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram range, leaving a 10-member international expedition led by renowned climber Nirmal "Nims" Purja missing. Rescuers have recovered four bodies as search operations continue. The team includes climbers from Nepal, the United States, China, and Oman. Adverse weather is hampering helicopter-based rescue efforts.
A staggering 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in just 24 hours, prompting Spain to deploy armed forces. At least 34 people died during the crossing. While thousands have voluntarily returned, the crisis has sparked a major diplomatic row, with Italy threatening to suspend Spain from the Schengen Area and France tightening border checks.