
John Huston’s ‘Victory’: A Timeless Tale of Sport and Defiance
The film ‘Victory’ blends wartime history with football glory, featuring an all‑star cast and a legacy that reverberates amid modern conflicts.
Jun 20, 2026
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The film ‘Victory’ blends wartime history with football glory, featuring an all‑star cast and a legacy that reverberates amid modern conflicts.

A bus transporting a youth football squad from Belarus was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle in Russia's Bryansk region, killing one woman and injuring seven people, including five children. Russian officials blamed Ukraine, which denied involvement, while Belarus condemned the attack as terrorism.

Madrid secured its maiden FIBA 3x3 Women's Series title of 2026 by defeating Ulaanbaatar Amazons 20-14 in Vienna, a tournament marked by early upsets and clutch performances.