AP News Summary at 12:13 a.m. EDT | National News

• Iran and South Korea have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after failing to secure a spot in the round of 32. • Both teams lost out in a dramatic race for the best third-place team slots, joining Scotland and Uruguay among the teams exiting the tournament.

• On June 28, 2026, Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating the U.S. would "complete the job" if the current ceasefire is breached. • Natural disasters struck two regions as a 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattled Japan's northeastern coast and a 5.6-magnitude quake hit Venezuela shortly after previous disasters.

• A Singaporean family traveled to the Chaoshan region of China to trace their ancestral roots. • The journey resulted in three extraordinary reunions between the family and long-lost relatives.

• A severe heat wave is impacting central and eastern Europe, causing record-breaking temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Denmark. • Denmark experienced its hottest day since 1874, reaching 37 degrees Celsius, while the Czech Republic recorded its highest temperature ever.

• Former Czech President Václav Klaus and Lower House Speaker Tomio Okamura addressed a conference hosted by Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party at the Bundestag on Thursday. • Both politicians expressed their support for the AfD and criticized the alleged discrimination against the party within German media and political circles.

• The United States launched a new round of military strikes against Iranian targets following an attack on a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. • Regional tensions escalated rapidly, leading Kuwait to intercept missiles and Bahrain to sound emergency sirens.

• Descendants of civil rights activists, including Cassie Schwerner of the Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, are warning that the U.S. is regressing in its commitment to voting rights. • The concern centers on the erosion of protections for voters, specifically citing a 2013 Supreme Court decision that removed the requirement for certain jurisdictions to seek Department of Justice approval before changing voting laws.

• Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews ruled on Friday that a man sharing the same name and party affiliation as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to appear on Alaska's August primary ballot. • The ruling overturns a June 15 decision made by Carol Beecher, the Director of the Division of Elections, who had previously blocked the challenger.

• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory warning Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against traveling without the necessary permits from China. • This directive comes amid heightened regional tensions, including reports of US strikes and explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.

• The Supreme Court ruled in *Gaurav Mehla & Ors. v. State of Haryana & Ors.* that curable irregularities in the final appointment process do not automatically invalidate an entire recruitment cycle. • Separately, a judicial officer from Himachal Pradesh has filed a writ petition challenging the High Court Collegium's recommendations for judge appointments.

• A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Yamanashi Prefecture in central Japan on June 27, 2026, causing tremors in nearby areas. • A Japanese farm ministry survey revealed that approximately 50 varieties of Japanese-developed produce, including high-value strawberries and citrus, were illegally sold online.