An early morning fire broke out at the iconic Rio Olympic Velodrome, sending flames racing across the arena’s fabric roof and triggering a massive emergency response. Fire crews rushed to the scene at approximately 4:17 AM, deploying over 80 firefighters and multiple vehicles to contain the blaze before it could spread further. The fire, which originated within the roof structure, was swiftly brought under control by the Rio de Janeiro State Military Fire Department, preventing what could have escalated into a major disaster. WATCH

Iran has executed a 19-year-old wrestler, Saleh Mohammadi, in a public hanging alongside two others in Qom, according to reports from state media and human rights groups. The executions, carried out in front of a crowd, mark a significant escalation in Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protests that began in late 2025. Authorities accused the men of killing two policemen during unrest, but rights organizations claim the confessions were extracted under torture and the trials lacked due process.