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Alexia Umansky, 30, revealed on the Fox reality series 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test' that she was sexually assaulted seven years ago. She disclosed the incident to her father, Mauricio Umansky, for the first time on camera, explaining that she had kept the trauma secret to protect her family. The episode aired on Thursday, October 9, 2026.
Brandi Glanville suffered a concussion, perforated eardrum, and cracked rib during a helicopter water jump on 'Special Forces,' adding to a health crisis that has emptied her 401(k) and prompted a GoFundMe campaign supported by former 'Real Housewives' co-stars.
Brandi Glanville expressed gratitude for donations from former Real Housewives co-stars, including Kyle Richards, to help cover mounting medical bills. Glanville, who recently appeared on Fox's 'Special Forces,' faces significant financial strain after emptying her 401(k) to treat multiple complex infections and facial disfigurement. The GoFundMe campaign, launched by a friend, has raised over $22,000 toward a $28,000 goal, with Richards contributing $500. Glanville described the support as a sign of 'sisterhood,' noting that Richards 'understands' her struggle. While Glanville admitted the campaign causes her anxiety, she remains determined to recover and repay the funds. Her health issues, which include ESBL Klebsiella and Valley fever, have cost her hundreds of thousands of dollars, forcing her to accept new work opportunities despite physical limitations.
Bre Tiesi joined Fox's 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 5, facing skepticism from Nick Cannon and overcoming a crippling fear of heights. Her ex-husband, Johnny Manziel, encouraged her participation, while Cannon expressed concern for her safety. Tiesi described the experience as transformative, noting that she felt unable to rely on Cannon to care for their son if she were to die during the rigorous training.
Collin Gosselin is competing on Season 5 of 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test' and releasing his memoir 'In the Shadow of Eight' on October 13. He dismissed his estranged mother Kate with a sarcastic 'Hey, Mom!' and described the book as a therapeutic reckoning with his childhood on 'Jon & Kate Plus 8.'
BBC exclusive: Prosecution documents allege South Africa’s special forces murdered detective Lt Col Frans Mathipa in August 2023, linking a vehicle that tailed him to a front company for the forces and placing Maj Sunnybooi Wambi at the scene; the same unit is accused in the disappearance of Ethiopian-Israeli Abadigga, with his body still missing; twelve military personnel have been arrested, six had bail revoked, and three, including Wambi, are charged with both Mathipa’s murder and Abadigga’s abduction; a warning to Hawks was reportedly issued after Mathipa’s death; no trial date has been set, prompting concerns about military overreach.
The US is reportedly considering a covert, high-stakes operation to seize Iran’s enriched uranium from fortified nuclear sites, including Fordo and Isfahan (with Natanz’ Pickaxe Mountain cited), using a large team of special operators and secure-perimeter logistics. Described by experts as potentially the most sophisticated military mission in history, the plan would involve ground assaults, booby-traps, airspace control, and a dangerous exfiltration, highlighting immense logistical and political risks amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program. The story is based on unnamed sources and reflects speculation surrounding US strategy and Iran’s defenses, with the IAEA noting Iran has tens of thousands of pounds of enriched uranium.
Ukrainian special operations forces are updating trench-clearing tactics to the drone-saturated battlefield, training to spot and counter drones while moving in tightly coordinated teams. A front-line kill zone shaped by drones has pushed units to emphasize skywatch duties—one soldier in each duo or quartet always scanning the air—and to use pump-action shotguns as a last-resort defense against FPV drones, with Gur, a unit commander, noting the constant need to watch the sky during assaults.
New video from the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows law enforcement using a bloodhound to track Craig Berry, a retired Special Forces veteran accused of shooting his wife and fleeing into Stewart County woods. A large, multi-agency manhunt followed, with deputies, troopers, helicopters and K-9 units scouring rural Tennessee as the armed and dangerous suspect remained at large; Berry was later captured by a trail camera wearing camouflage, and investigators issued a second-degree attempted murder warrant as the search continued. The victim survived the shooting.
Authorities in Stewart County, Tennessee are pursuing Craig Berry, a 53-year-old retired special forces veteran with extensive survival training, after he shot his wife in Dover and fled into heavily wooded terrain; a warrant has been issued for second-degree attempted murder, and investigators say he is armed, in good physical shape, and possibly assisted by others as they search the rural area near the Kentucky border.
A 53-year-old Dover man, Craig Berry, a retired special forces veteran, is on the run after allegedly shooting his wife and fleeing into wooded Stewart County terrain near the Kentucky border. Authorities issued a warrant for second-degree attempted murder; Berry is described as armed, highly skilled in survival, and an excellent swimmer, complicating the search. A trail camera image may depict him; investigators have not released the wife's condition and say outside assistance isn't ruled out as the manhunt continues.
A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the Maduro raid was arrested for allegedly profiting from the operation by betting on Polymarket, netting about $400,000 as prosecutors investigate the wager; Maduro was transported to New York to face federal drug-trafficking charges, with ABC News reporting the probe.
WIRED reports that a hypothetical plan by Trump to send U.S. ground troops to Iran to retrieve highly enriched uranium would be extraordinarily complex and dangerous, with experts deeming it likely infeasible. Any operation would involve multiple buried targets, possible air strikes to soften defenses, and JSOC-led breaching to recover or neutralize nuclear material, followed by decisions on whether to move the fuel to the U.S. or dilute it on site. The plan faces severe logistical challenges, uncertain quantities of HEU, and significant risk to troops, making success uncertain even with rapid deployment timelines.
The Trump administration reportedly considers deploying special forces into Iran to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium (about 440 kg, potentially enough for 10 nuclear weapons), with discussions of a mission involving security and extraction. The IAEA has identified large HEU reserves in deep tunnels at Isfahan and at Natanz’s Pickaxe Mountain facility, raising the stakes and complicating any operation. Experts warn such a ground operation would be extremely challenging and risky, prompting debate among lawmakers and analysts about alternatives, including dilution or shipment of the material and continued monitoring, while signaling that a strike or later action remains within the realm of possibility.
U.S. and Israeli officials reportedly discussed sending special operations forces into Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of about 450 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium, a material that could reach weapons-grade in weeks. The uranium is largely believed to be in Isfahan’s underground tunnels, with portions at Fordow and Natanz. Possible options include removing the material entirely or diluting it on-site, and any operation would likely involve joint actions by U.S. troops and scientists (potentially with IAEA participation). The plan is described as one option among others, with President Trump signaling that ground troops could be possible later but not immediately;. Trump has not ruled out such an operation, and discussions have also touched on other targets like Kharg Island.