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Inside the Fairytale: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Enchanted Wedding Revealed New

Inside the Fairytale: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Enchanted Wedding Revealed

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce filled a blank space with personal photos.Leaked video from inside their Madison Square Garden wedding showed the walls lined with never-before-seen photos of the couple, per Daily Mail.A peach and white hallway featured a giant T&T monogram insignia — the same one featured on handkerchief keepsakes for guests — on the wall with images of Swift and Kelce together throughout their relationship.According to the outlet, the footage featured Candi Staton’s anthem “Young Hearts Run Free”‘ playing in the background. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (pictured here in March) had photos of themselves together displayed on the walls at their Madison Square Garden wedding. Billboard via Getty ImagesThe couple (pictured here in May) also had a giant T&T monogram insignia adorned on the peach and white walls. Getty ImagesAnother section of the arena, where Swift and Kelce exchanged vows, was transformed into an enchanted garden with trees and emerald drapery.Guests then made their way to the reception through a hidden set of doors.One attendee told the outlet that after the vows were completed, guests “headed into the festivities room behind the altar’s magic doors” to celebrate.On Saturday, Page Six shared exclusive photos of the wedding decor being wheeled out of the Garden.The duo (pictured here in 2025) exchanged their vows in an enchanted garden-themed setup with trees and emerald drapery. Getty ImagesThe newlyweds (pictured here in 2024) said “I do” in front of around 1,000 guests. Getty ImagesOne piece included two cream T’s carved into a piece of woodwork.Trees and large green furnishings that were part of a “big gazebo” were also dismantled and taken out of the arena.Orange armchairs, cocktail tables and green chairs were loaded into trucks while a chest holding “games” was placed outside. A number of arcade games were also hauled away. Swift and Kelce (pictured here in 2024) had attendees enter through a hidden door into the reception. GC ImagesThe athlete and Grammy winner (pictured here in 2024) had Adam Sandler as their wedding officiant. GC ImagesAn employee shared with us that they will be at the Garden packing up “all day.”“We are going to be here for 24 hours, until tomorrow,” they added.Swift and Kelce tied the knot at a star-studded ceremony Friday with around 1,000 guests in attendance.Some A-listers included Jason Sudeikis, Dakota Johnson, Ed Sheeran, Jessica Alba, Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez, Seth Meyers, Brad Paisley and Millie Bobbie Brown — to name a few.Fellow A-listers that came to see the lovebirds (pictured here in 2024) tie the knot included Jason Sudeikis, Dakota Johnson, Ed Sheeran and Jessica Alba — to name a few. Annie Wermiel/NY PostThe pair (pictured here together) opted to not have a wedding party and instead had their respective brothers stand next to them for their big day. andrewspruill/InstagramSwift’s publicist told Page Six Adam Sandler officiated the nuptials.Instead of a traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen, the Grammy winner’s brother, Austin, served as her “Man of Honor,” while Kelce’s brother, Jason, was his “Best Man.”MSG confirmed Swift and Kelce were officially husband and wife around 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday with pink digital screens in front of the venue that read, “JUST&T MARRIED!” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 04, 2026
Why Kosovo is Considered the Most Pro-American Country in the World New

Why Kosovo is Considered the Most Pro-American Country in the World

23:07 | 4 Korrik 2026 E ngarkuara me Punë në Ambasadën e Shteteve të Bashkuara në Kosovë, Anu Prattipati, ka vlerësuar Kosovën si një nga vendet më pro-amerikane në botë, gjatë manifestimit festiv “Thank You USA” të organizuar në Prishtinë me rastin e 4 Korrikut, Ditës së Pavarësisë së SHBA-së.Prattipati ka theksuar se përvoja e saj në vende të ndryshme të botës i jep asaj një perspektivë të gjerë, por se Kosova dallohet për lidhjen e fortë me SHBA-të.“Kam shërbyer e jetuar në shumë vende, por Kosova me të vërtetë është shteti më pro-amerikan në botë. Populli i Kosovës, unë e njoh lojalitetin dhe lidhjet, ato janë të pashkatërrueshme. Respekti dhe afërsia që kam parë këtu janë të jashtëzakonshme. Kudo që kaloj, njerëzit më falënderojnë për gjithçka që Shtetet e Bashkuara kanë bërë dhe kjo më ka prekur thellësisht”, u shpreh ajo.Sipas saj, kjo afërsi dhe mirënjohje ndaj SHBA-së është e dukshme në çdo takim me qytetarët, duke shtuar se kjo përbën një vlerë të rëndësishme për marrëdhëniet dypalëshe.Prattipati rikujtoi edhe zhvillimet historike që lidhen me shtetformimin e Kosovës dhe mbështetjen amerikane.“Shtetet e Bashkuara ia kthejnë këtë afërsi dhe lojalitet. Ne e dinim në vitin 1999 se Kosova ishte gati të bëhej shtet. E dinim edhe në vitin 2008 se kishte ardhur koha që Kosova të ishte një shtet i pavarur, sovran dhe multietnik, që të zinte vendin e saj në bashkësinë ndërkombëtare. E dinim se Kosova do të ishte një partner dhe aleat i Shteteve të Bashkuara, dhe ju e keni dëshmuar këtë në 18 vitet e fundit”, ka deklaruar ajo.Ajo pranoi se mes dy vendeve ka pasur edhe mospajtime, por theksoi se ato nuk e kanë cenuar partneritetin strategjik.“Po, kemi pasur mosmarrëveshje dhe çështje ku ndonjëherë nuk jemi pajtuar, por në përgjithësi Shtetet e Bashkuara dhe Kosova kanë bërë aq shumë së bashku. Kemi qenë partnerë, kemi ndarë vlera dhe kemi arritur gjëra të mëdha. Kemi parë Kosovën të rritet dhe kemi parë Kosovën të na mbështesë në disa nga çështjet më të rëndësishme në botë. Lidhjet tona po bëhen më të forta çdo ditë dhe çdo vit”, u shpreh Prattipati.Duke folur për të ardhmen e marrëdhënieve, ajo shtoi se bashkëpunimi do të vazhdojë të forcohet edhe në dekadat e ardhshme.“Shpresojmë që edhe në 250 vitet e ardhshme këto lidhje të vazhdojnë, jo vetëm për shkak të marrëdhënieve mes dy qeverive, por për shkak të njerëzve si ju që jeni këtu sonte. Ne i shohim këto lidhje kulturore dhe njerëzore të rriten çdo ditë përmes programeve të shkëmbimit dhe bashkëpunimit, dhe kjo është garancia më e fortë për të ardhmen e miqësisë sonë”, ka theksuar ajo.Në këtë manifestim foli edhe kryetari i Prishtinës, Përparim Rama, i cili theksoi rëndësinë e miqësisë me Shtetet e Bashkuara.“Prishtina dhe Kosova ju duan juve, i duan Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës. Dhe jo vetëm 4 Korriku, por ne në fakt festojmë miqësinë tonë me Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës dhe jemi shumë mirënjohës që ju kemi këtu”, ka theksuar Rama./rtk

Jul 04, 2026
Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Secret Wedding: Unseen Photos Revealed New

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Secret Wedding: Unseen Photos Revealed

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce filled a blank space with personal photos.Leaked video from inside their Madison Square Garden wedding showed the walls lined with never-before-seen photos of the couple, per Daily Mail.A peach and white hallway featured a giant T&T monogram insignia — the same one featured on handkerchief keepsakes for guests — on the wall with images of Swift and Kelce together throughout their relationship.According to the outlet, the footage featured Candi Staton’s anthem “Young Hearts Run Free”‘ playing in the background. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (pictured here in March) had photos of themselves together displayed on the walls at their Madison Square Garden wedding. Billboard via Getty ImagesThe couple (pictured here in May) also had a giant T&T monogram insignia adorned on the peach and white walls. Getty ImagesAnother section of the arena, where Swift and Kelce exchanged vows, was transformed into an enchanted garden with trees and emerald drapery.Guests then made their way to the reception through a hidden set of doors.One attendee told the outlet that after the vows were completed, guests “headed into the festivities room behind the altar’s magic doors” to celebrate.On Saturday, Page Six shared exclusive photos of the wedding decor being wheeled out of the Garden.The duo (pictured here in 2025) exchanged their vows in an enchanted garden-themed setup with trees and emerald drapery. Getty ImagesThe newlyweds (pictured here in 2024) said “I do” in front of around 1,000 guests. Getty ImagesOne piece included two cream T’s carved into a piece of woodwork.Trees and large green furnishings that were part of a “big gazebo” were also dismantled and taken out of the arena.Orange armchairs, cocktail tables and green chairs were loaded into trucks while a chest holding “games” was placed outside. A number of arcade games were also hauled away. Swift and Kelce (pictured here in 2024) had attendees enter through a hidden door into the reception. GC ImagesThe athlete and Grammy winner (pictured here in 2024) had Adam Sandler as their wedding officiant. GC ImagesAn employee shared with us that they will be at the Garden packing up “all day.”“We are going to be here for 24 hours, until tomorrow,” they added.Swift and Kelce tied the knot at a star-studded ceremony Friday with around 1,000 guests in attendance.Some A-listers included Jason Sudeikis, Dakota Johnson, Ed Sheeran, Jessica Alba, Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez, Seth Meyers, Brad Paisley and Millie Bobbie Brown — to name a few.Fellow A-listers that came to see the lovebirds (pictured here in 2024) tie the knot included Jason Sudeikis, Dakota Johnson, Ed Sheeran and Jessica Alba — to name a few. Annie Wermiel/NY PostThe pair (pictured here together) opted to not have a wedding party and instead had their respective brothers stand next to them for their big day. andrewspruill/InstagramSwift’s publicist told Page Six Adam Sandler officiated the nuptials.Instead of a traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen, the Grammy winner’s brother, Austin, served as her “Man of Honor,” while Kelce’s brother, Jason, was his “Best Man.”MSG confirmed Swift and Kelce were officially husband and wife around 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday with pink digital screens in front of the venue that read, “JUST&T MARRIED!” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 04, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Scandal at Madison Square Garden New

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Scandal at Madison Square Garden

It’s going to be a “Cruel Summer” for a few Madison Square Garden employees.Page Six has learned at least four union workers were escorted out of the famed sports arena Thursday night, the night before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.One source told us two stagehands “were escorted out Thursday night for taking pictures.”Another source said the number was actually four.However, one source clarified the snap-happy duo weren’t fired, noting that “since they work for the union, and not MSG, they would have to go to arbitration before they were fired.”Several workers were chucked out of the Garden for allegedly trying to take pictures ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at the famed sports arena. AP Photo/Andy KropaThe couple, seen here in 2024, tied the knot on July 3. Janet Mayer / SplashNews.comThe insider instead said they will be sanctioned.“They can’t work at the Garden anymore,” the source explained, “but they could work at other places [within the Madison Square Garden conglomerate].”A spokesperson for MSG did not respond to Page Six’s request for comment.Security had been extremely tight around the Garden for days leading up to the couple’s nuptials Friday.Madison Square Garden’s corporate employees were banned from the arena ahead of the wedding, Page Six exclusively reported earlier this week.They married at Madison Square Garden in front of one thousand guests. Shutterstock / BACKGRIDSecurity was very tight in the days leading up to the nuptials. James Keivom for NY Post“MSG is off limits to all corporate employees this week,” a source told us Tuesday, adding that employees “were not given a reason why it’s a no-go zone.”Also, many of the 1,000 guests for the festivities were required to sign non-disclosure agreements. Those going were prohibited from sharing any details about the ceremony.However, not all of the guests were required to submit NDAs.A source told Page Six the couple did not ask their inner circle to sign on the dotted line.The duo, seen here in 2025, had guests sign an NDA. Travis Kelce/InstagramWorkers were prohibited from talking to the press or taking photos inside. Christopher Sadowski for NY Post“Their closest friends and family haven’t been asked to sign NDAs,” the insider said. “Protecting their privacy is just something everyone in their inner circle has always naturally done.”So far, very few details have trickled out about the starry night, which drew Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Lopez, Hugh Grant, Mariska Hargitay, Nikki Glaser, Bradley Cooper, Ethan Hawke, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez and Dakota Johnson — to name a few.That said, the “Good Morning America” hosts shared some sweet details from the big night Saturday morning.Some flowers were glimpsed for the rehearsal dinner on Thursday night. Brian Prahl / SplashNews.comThe couple, seen here in 2025, married in front of a slew of celebs like J-Lo, Bradley Cooper and Hugh Grant. GC ImagesGeorge Stephanopoulos, 65, told viewers the bride and groom, both 36, had “little books” at the altar, while Robin Roberts gushed over the pair bringing “their own vows.”Last night, Swift’s publicist revealed that the couple both wore Christian Dior Haute Couture, which was created in Dior’s ateliers at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris.Swift’s and Kelce’s shoes were custom-made by Christian Louboutin, and the Grammy winner wore Cartier jewelry.The wedding ceremony — which was attended by 1,000 guests — was presided over by Adam Sandler. Swift’s brother, Austin, served as her “Man of Honor” and Kelce’s brother, Jason, was his “Best Man.” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 04, 2026
Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Unforgettable MSG Wedding New

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Unforgettable MSG Wedding

Several of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guests gave the first glimpse inside their star-studded Madison Square Garden celebration.Personal trainer Rob Jordan’s wife, Joann Jordan, shared an Instagram post on Saturday with two pictures of the couple at Friday’s wedding.In one of the photos, Rob and Joann walked up a large staircase covered in a red carpet, which was surrounded by white and dark pink curtains. Personal trainer Rob Jordan’s wife, Joann Jordan, posted the first photo from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at MSG (as seen above). Instagram/@__jo_____Joann shared a picture of the couple walking up a staircase covered in a red carpet. Instagram/@__jo_____There were multiple MSG staff members wearing black at the top of the stairs, which appeared to be the grand entrance to the ceremony.In the other photo, Rob and Joann posed on a different staircase in front of a big brown door and a silver chandelier. Rob wore a black and white tux with a black bowtie and glasses to the nuptials, while Joann wore a dark green dress.“An unforgettable evening in New York celebrating the beginning of a beautiful new chapter for our dear friends, Travis and Taylor,” Joann captioned her post. “Love was in the air, the city was magical, and every detail was simply unforgettable!✨🥂🌹,” she added.Kelce’s friend, DJ Chop UFL, also shared pictures from the wedding. Instagram/@chop.uflDJ Chop UFL gave his own glimpse into his time at the wedding on Instagram. Instagram/@chop.uflHe posed with his wife, Shavonne Hall, in the wedding pictures. Instagram/@chop.uflKelce’s friend, DJ Chop UFL, also shared multiple photos on the same two staircases in his own wedding post. “The secret garden was an unbelievable celebration and experience! So happy for my brother and sister Trav & Tay Tay 🙌🏾 Congratulations once again! Yesterday was perfect,” he captioned his post.Meanwhile, director Joseph Kahn posted a selfie with wife Lotte Kahn with pink curtains in the background, and told his followers he “had a wonderful” time at the wedding.Here’s latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at MSG: A-lister officiates Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s MSG wedding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skip traditional bridal party to honor 2 special loved ones at wedding Taylor Swift wears Christian Dior Haute Couture wedding dress to marry Travis Kelce Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of A-list pals at extravagant MSG wedding Ed Sheeran wears turquoise paisley suit for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding “I got to meet Steven Spielberg and the lovely Kate Capshaw and talk filmmaking with the GOAT (lifelong dream achieved),” Kahn wrote. “What I will say about the wedding was it was so much funnier and emotional than expected, and as big as it was, it also felt very intimate.”Kahn continued: “And yes, literally everyone was there. I told Lotte many times it was like living in the internet, and AI would crack if it tried to render it. Anyway congratulations Taylor and Travis! Wishing your beautiful family and future family endless happiness!”Director Joseph Kahn snapped a selfie with wife, Lotte, at the wedding. Instagram/@josephkahnSwift and Kelce (seen above at the 2024 US Open) tied the knot at MSG on Friday. Annie Wermiel/NY PostThe couple had 1,000 people at their wedding. Billboard via Getty ImagesSwift and Kelce, both 36, tied the knot in front of 1,000 people at the iconic New York City venue. Just around 7:30 p.m. ET, MSG confirmed the news with pink digital screens around the venue that read, “JUST&T MARRIED!”Celebrity guests included Selena Gomez, Lena Dunham, Ed Sheeran, Karlie Kloss, Hugh Grant, Jason Sudeikis, Tom Brady, Laura Dern, Sabrina Carpenter, Dakota Johnson, Fergie, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Benson Boone, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and more.Page Six got exclusive photos of workers wheeling wedding decor out of MSG the morning after the wedding. © Page SixLarge green furnishings that were part of a “big gazebo” were spotted outside the venue. © Page SixSwift’s longtime publicist, Tree Paine, who was at the wedding, confirmed to Page Six the “Love Story” singer walked down the aisle in a Christian Dior Haute Couture gown and Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony.Austin Swift served as his sister’s “Man of Honor,” while Kelce’s older brother, Jason Kelce, served as his best man, Paine also confirmed.As we previously reported, Swift and Kelce’s big day began with a 4 p.m. cocktail hour on the sixth-floor concourse of MSG, followed by the ceremony that took place at 5:30 and then the reception which ran from 6:30 to 2 a.m.An employee told us it will take 24 hours to complete the clean up. © Page SixA car with a license plate reading “JST&T MRD” was also spotted outside the venue after the wedding. © Page SixThe celebration transformed The Garden into an ethereal garden.The couple’s extravagant wedding decor, including custom monogrammed items and trees and large green furnishings that were part of a “big gazebo,” were seen being wheeled out of MSG the morning after the wedding in Page Six’s exclusive photos.Orange armchairs, cocktail tables, green chairs and a chest holding “games” were also spotted. An employee told us, “We’re going to be here all day. We’re going to be here for 24 hours, until tomorrow.”Swift and Kelce (seen above) transformed MSG into an ethereal garden for their nuptials. Getty ImagesThe couple (pictured above) tied the knot in private before the MSG bash, Page Six confirmed. Janet Mayer / SplashNews.comBefore their MSG spectacle, Page Six confirmed Swift and Kelce had already tied the knot in private.The Kansas City Chiefs player and the “Opalite” singer started dating in 2023. They got engaged two years later in the garden-esque backyard of Kelce’s Kansas home. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 04, 2026
Ukraine's Drone Offensive: How It's Bringing the War to Russia's Doorstep New

Ukraine's Drone Offensive: How It's Bringing the War to Russia's Doorstep

Ukraine has mounted another large drone attack against Russia overnight, launching hundreds of drones and once again targeting oil infrastructure and military sites near St. Petersburg.Videos online appear to show large smoke plumes rising from an oil facility in St. Petersburg’s port. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had successfully hit oil infrastructure in the port as well as military targets around the Kronstadt naval base.Russia’s defense ministry said nearly 500 long-range drones were involved in the attack. Moscow's mayor said 200 targeted the capital.In this screen grab from a video released by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, smoke rises after a Ukrainian drone strike near St. Petersburg, Russia, on July 4, 2026.@ZelenskyyUa/XUkraine is now successfully hitting oil refineries and infrastructure, as well as defense industry facilities, deep inside Russia on an almost daily basis, as its long-range drone campaign grows.Many Russian regions are suffering fuel shortages as a result, with people filming themselves waiting in long lines at gas stations.The Ukrainian drone strikes are bringing the war home to Russians not previously seen.At the same time, Russia’s troubles of the battlefield have appeared to mount. An increasingly effective campaign by Ukraine using medium-range drones is targeting Russia’s logistics and seeking to cut off supply lines into occupied Crimea.Authorities in Crimea have declared a state of emergency over fuel shortages and imposed curfews amid power outages caused by Ukrainian strikes.In this screen grab from a video released by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, smoke rises after a Ukrainian drone strike near St. Petersburg, Russia, on July 4, 2026.@ZelenskyyUa/XRussian president Vladimir Putin overnight made a rare appearance in a uniform and making a visit to a supposed military position, in an effort to signal he has the war under close control.In this screen grab from a video released by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, smoke rises after a Ukrainian drone strike near St. Petersburg, Russia, on July 4, 2026.@ZelenskyyUa/XMeanwhile, Russia’s military on Saturday claimed to have seized the city of Kostiantynivka, a key defensive hub in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region.While Russia has been advancing into the city, there are reasons to doubt it has actually fully captured it yet. Russia has repeatedly falsely claimed to be in control of cities when that is far from the case.Popular ReadsThe fall of Kostiantynivka would be Moscow’s first significant battlefield success this year and Russian officials are already hailing it as proof the war is still going Russia’s way despite signs it is turning in Kyiv’s favor. But for now it’s premature to say the city has fallen.   While Kostiantynivka’s fall would be significant, it would be unlikely to allow Russia to rapidly advance further towards capturing all of Donbas, that Putin has set as his priority.Russia is barely advancing, and may have lost more territory overall than it gained in May, according to Konrad Muzyka, a Polish military analyst and director of Rochan Consulting.The Russian gains are also coming at enormous cost. Russia’s forces are taking tens of thousands of casualties, according to independent analysts and Western intelligence assessment.A report by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) this week assessed Russia’s military has now suffered around 1.4 million casualties, including as many as 450,000 deaths.Ukraine has suffered between 525,000 to 625,000 casualties, the CSIS report found.

Jul 04, 2026
Viajero provoca indignación tras violenta agresión a su esposa en Isla Saona New

Viajero provoca indignación tras violenta agresión a su esposa en Isla Saona

Un hombre recibió una paliza por un grupo de bañistas, luego de que fuera captado violentando a su esposa tras presuntamente conversar con otro hombre mientras se encontraban en una playa de la Isla Saona, en República Dominicana, durante el pasado viernes 3 de julio.Por medio de un video en redes sociales, se reveló el momento en que el vacacionista corrió hacia su pareja, quien se encontraba nadando sobre el océano, y comenzó a asestarle múltiples puñetazos en la cara, agresiones que inmediatamente encendieron las alertas entre el resto de los bañistas, quienes se aproximaron a la escena para alejar al hombre de su víctima. Recibe golpiza por violentar a su esposaUn hombre fue quien llegó primero a la escena y apartó de un empujón al agresor, quien comenzó a vociferar contra su pareja y contra el resto de los testigos, varios de ellos envueltos en la confusión por la rapidez con la que ocurrieron las agresiones.Varios vacaionistas también se acercaron para detener la riña sobre el agua, sin embargo, un hombre se negó y le asestó una serie de puñetazos en la parte trasera del agresor, quien intentó defenderse contra al menos 3 hombres que comenzaron a vapulearlo bajo el agua, lo que desató gritos y exclamaciones en la playa.Mujeres separaron la peleaMomentos después el hombre intentó alejarse de la escena, pero un hombre de la tercera edad, quien lo había perseguido durante a riña con la mirada, le asestó un nuevo puñetazo a sus espaldas,  por lo que una mujer intentó alejarlo, momento en el que comenzó una nueva discusión sobre el agua.Tras los hechos de violencia, usuarios en redes sociales repudiaron las agresiones perpetradas en contra de la mujer, quien fue auxiliada por los bañistas presentes. El incidente puso en manifiesto el rechazo de la comunidad dominicana contra la violencia de género. República Dominicana atraviesa una crisis de violencia contra la mujer. De acuerdo con la Fundación Vida Sin Violencia, 47 mujeres fueron víctimas de feminicidio íntimo durante el primer semestre de 2026. lo que dejó en orfandad a 68 niños, niñas y adolescentes. Esta cifra representa un aumento del 68 por ciento en comparación con el mismo periodo del 2025.

Jul 04, 2026
Megan Dixon's Brave Decision: The Amputation Journey That Shocked Everyone New

Megan Dixon's Brave Decision: The Amputation Journey That Shocked Everyone

A young woman will have both her legs surgically amputated after they bent at a 45-degree angle upwards.Megan Dixon, 21, has been left with unbearable, constant pain for the past eight years when her legs were fixed completely straight.Megan, who also suffers from functional neurological disorder (FND), has bewildered doctors who have not been able to find a cause of her condition.But she says it has taken them so long to take action that her only choice left is to have them both amputated as she struggles with basic, daily tasks.Megan, from Cambridgeshire, is fundraising for an electric wheelchair to bring back her independence post-amputation – having not walked since she was 14.She said: “It was the hardest when I met with the amputee clinic and they said amputation was my best and only option.Megan Dixon, 21, has been left with unbearable, constant pain for the past eight years when her legs were fixed completely straight. Tom Maddick“I was hoping deep down they would say there was another way.“But this is my reality now, and I haven’t fully come to terms with it yet.”Megan first became ill when she was 13-years-old, suffering from whooping cough and glandular fever.A year later, she found her legs began to stop working, and she hasn’t walked since.Megan, who was initially diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), had physiotherapy, but her legs had locked straight.Megan, who also suffers from functional neurological disorder (FND), has bewildered doctors who have not been able to find a cause of her condition. Tom MaddickShe said, “From there I got worse and worse.“I started to go into a comatose-like state. When I was 16, I stopped being able to sit up by myself, and I started to lose the ability to speak.“My paediatrician was concerned I’d had a stroke, so I was rushed to hospital.“I was supposed to be in for tests over four days – I came out a year and a half later.”At Bristol Hospital, Megan lost her speech, mobility, strength, and her sight.Megan is fundraising for an electric wheelchair to bring back her independence post-amputation, having not walked since she was 14. Tom MaddickShe was diagnosed with FND, a condition where the brain struggles to send and receive signals correctly.She became paralysed from the neck down, needing an NG tube in her nose for feeding.Megan said: “I could feel my bones in my legs grating together, but I kept being told the pain was in my head and it wasn’t real.“I was silently screaming for 24-hours a day.“When I went into a coma-like state, I had no idea what was going on. No one could wake me up. “I could feel my bones in my legs grating together, but I kept being told the pain was in my head, and it wasn’t real,” Megan said. Tom Maddick“My legs were completely locked straight, and even under anaesthetic, they couldn’t bend my knees.“My left leg had started to bend the wrong way by ten degrees.”Meg was discharged from the children’s hospital when she turned 18 and said she was left in the community for a year, ‘with no help whatsoever’.Doctors remained baffled as to why Megan’s legs had locked and began to bend.She said, “I had essentially been left to rot and die in bed.“My legs were completely locked straight, and even under anaesthetic, they couldn’t bend my knees,” she continued. Megan Dixon / SWNS“My family complained about my care, and I was sent to a private nursing home specializing in neurological disorders.“I was completely paralysed from the neck down, and I had to work on getting all of my functions back.“But equally, my legs got worse and worse.“I’d seen six different surgeons and was turned away by five.“When I finally found a surgeon to help me, it had been so long that the damage in my knees was irreversible.“My left knee is bent at a 45-degree angle, and my right is close behind. My only option left is amputation.”She was diagnosed with FND, a condition where the brain struggles to send and receive signals correctly. Megan Dixon / SWNSAs well as battling seizures and chronic pain, Megan said even day-to-day tasks have been extraordinarily difficult due to her legs.She explained: “I can’t walk on my own, so I have to bum shuffle everywhere or use my wheelchair.“Getting from the floor to the bed is absolute agony for me because of the weight and pressure through my knees.“I have to be carried to the bed or the toilet, and simple tasks take me so much longer.”As well as battling seizures and chronic pain, Megan said even day-to-day tasks have been extraordinarily difficult due to her legs. Tom MaddickMegan is due to have her legs amputated in August and is fundraising for an electric wheelchair and other medical equipment to give her independence back.She added: “Despite not being able to walk since I was 14, I’ve only really been in a wheelchair since I was 19 because I spent so long bedbound or in a coma.“I want to be able to go out with my partner, visiting the zoo, and have him by my side holding hands – as opposed to being on a day out with my carer.Megan is due to have her legs amputated in August and is fundraising for an electric wheelchair and other medical equipment to give her independence back. Tom Maddick“This is my last resort and my only option.”Megan’s message of hope: “If something doesn’t feel right in your body, please listen to it and trust yourself. For six years I was dismissed, and as a result the only surgery now available to me is, regrettably, amputation.“If you are facing amputation, I want to be honest with you—there are no words that can truly make it easier. It is a devastating and life-changing experience, and something I would never wish on anyone.“All you can do is take it one day at a time. There will be days when it feels overwhelming, and that’s okay. Allow yourself to feel everything that comes with this journey. Struggling doesn’t mean you are weak—it means you are human.Oliver Carrick, 24, with Megan Dixon, 21. Tom Maddick“But even in the darkest moments, try to hold on to the smallest positives. Sometimes hope comes in the smallest forms: a kind word, a moment of strength, or simply getting through another day.“Keep fighting for the life that comes after. None of us should have to face something like this, but if it leads to a future where life is a little more bearable, a little less painful, and holds more independence. Then all of this will be worth it.”You can find Megan’s GoFundMe here.

Jul 04, 2026