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• Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away, leaving a significant political void in both Washington and his home state of South Carolina. • His death occurs as Senate Republicans face mounting pressure due to deteriorating relations with the White House. • The timing is critical as Democratic candidates are actively attempting to seize momentum ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Plucky defeats decorated with patches of excellence will not cut it for Australia with a home World Cup now looming largeThe camera found Joe Schmidt shortly after France had completed a 22-point swing. Australia’s coach had seen a 21-12 half-time lead obliterated in 16 brutal minutes. Schmidt, one of rugby’s sharpest minds, looked short of answers. The trouble was that the questions confronting him had obvious answers but almost impossible solutions.Why had Australia’s discipline deteriorated? Because they were under pressure. Why had their tackle intensity and ruck speed fallen away? Because France had introduced fresh power from the bench. Why had the Wallabies gone from a nine-point half-time lead to a 13-point deficit in barely a quarter of an hour? Because one team had more large, skilful, Test-quality rugby players than the other. Continue reading...

Keir Starmer revealed Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s strange choice of gift on the flight back from AnkaraWhat does a world leader do with a gun and six bullets? That was the conundrum Nato leaders faced after the Turkish president offered them each a revolver after the Ankara summit.Keir Starmer was the first to mention the highly unusual gift presented by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to his guests. On the flight back from Ankara, where Nato leaders had gathered for two days, the British prime minister said he and others had received a revolver engraved with their name. Continue reading...

• Members of the European Parliament are calling for an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding the reversal of a red card suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. • The probe seeks to determine if the U.S. administration exerted undue pressure on FIFA to allow Balogun to return to play. • This controversy highlights concerns over political interference in international sports governance and the integrity of FIFA's disciplinary processes.

Red Devils beat USA to advance to World Cup last-eightTeam had been angered by suspension of red cardFor Belgium, Monday’s 4-1 victory over the United States was doubly sweet. They advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals, as well as overcoming what they saw as injustice off the field.The buildup to the match had been tinged with controversy after Fifa had suspended the red card US striker Folarin Balogun was given in the last 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. That meant Balogun was free to play against Belgium instead of serving a one-match ban. When it emerged that Donald Trump had lobbied for Balogun’s red card to be overturned, Belgium – and other nations – were outraged: Uefa called the decision “incomprehensible and unjustifiable”. Continue reading...

• England secured a victory against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca during the 2026 World Cup on July 6. • In a surprising development, Donald Trump claimed he spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding a "review" of a red card issued to England's Timothy Balogun. • The incident highlights unusual political interference in match officiating and refereeing decisions during a major international tournament.

At least 43 killed and many wounded, including woman and child hurt at World Cup gathering in Los AngelesA weekend of celebrations as the US marked its semiquincentennial was marred by outbreaks of gun violence that claimed dozens of lives and left multiple other people wounded.Those hurt included a woman and a child among four shot during a gathering of Mexico soccer supporters in Los Angeles following their team’s World Cup elimination on Sunday night. Continue reading...

• England advanced to the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals to face Norway following a dramatic last-16 victory over Mexico. • In a separate sporting development, Tottenham Hotspur signed midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United on Monday. • The transfer is reported to be a club record for Spurs, with the deal valued at up to £100 million ($132.75 million).

• England faced a chaotic buildup to their match in Mexico City, where local fans reportedly attempted to disturb the team's sleep. • FIFA overturned a red card issued to USA player Folarin Balogun, a decision publicly praised by Donald Trump. • Brazil, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, continues their tournament run following a comeback victory against Japan in the round of 32.

• The U.S. Supreme Court is set to begin its October term, featuring a slate of high-profile cases concerning gun rights, LGBT issues, and voting rights. • The court currently maintains a 6-3 conservative majority, which has consistently shifted American legal interpretations toward right-wing perspectives over the last decade. • Recent rulings highlight this trend, as the court has largely supported Donald Trump's immigration crackdowns, despite rejecting his efforts to limit birthright citizenship.

• Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the tournament to put Team USA ahead against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but he was subsequently issued a red card early in the second half. • ABC News anchor Whit Johnson provided coverage of the event, reflecting on his personal history as a former college soccer player at San Francisco State University. • Johnson highlighted the significance of the current matches by recalling the 1994 World Cup, the last time the tournament was hosted in the Bay Area.

• The U.S. public is increasingly resisting the construction of massive data centers required to sustain the exponential growth of artificial intelligence. • This physical opposition serves as the most visible manifestation of a broader, mounting backlash against AI technology and its infrastructure. • The trend highlights a growing tension between the resource-heavy demands of AI scaling and public concerns over environmental and local impacts.

• Teyana Taylor attended the 2026 BET Awards wearing a bold burgundy gown for her second consecutive year at the event. • Taylor is being honored as the "Icon of the Year" in recognition of her significant cultural contributions to the fields of music, film, and fashion. • The ceremony, which celebrates Black excellence across various industries since its inception in 2001, will be hosted by comedian Druski.

• The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii gun law in a 6-3 ruling in the case of Wolford v. Lopez. • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson faced significant backlash from gun rights groups for her dissent, in which she suggested the Court should have examined if a "Black Code" law violated the Second Amendment. • This legal clash highlights a tension between historical racial restrictions and modern interpretations of firearm ownership rights.

• The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a restrictive Hawaii law that banned the carrying of firearms in most public spaces. • The ruling follows a legal challenge asserting that the state's restrictive permitting process violated the Second Amendment. • Gun control advocates have condemned the decision, labeling it "deeply dangerous" and arguing that it undermines public safety and legislative intent.

Experts say decision presents problem for business owners – and indicates direction court’s conservatives are headingExperts say a supreme court ruling that struck down a Hawaii law banning people from carrying guns on private property without permission could present problems for business owners – and is a bellwether of what steps the majority-conservative court may take toward undoing policies they see as placing an undue burden on legal gun owners.The US supreme court handed down the ruling in Wolford v Lopez on Thursday in a 6-3 decision. Second-amendment law centers and advocates praised the ruling as another win and important step toward challenging other restrictions that are out of line with gun laws that existed at the nation’s founding. Gun control and gun violence groups, meanwhile, lambasted the decision as a dangerous one that prioritizes the rights of gun owners over public safety. Continue reading...

• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that gun owners may carry weapons into stores, effectively rejecting a California law that sought to restrict firearms in such establishments. • This decision follows a series of recent rulings, including a Texas case upholding gun rights and a determination that "unlawful users" of drugs like marijuana cannot be automatically barred from gun ownership. • The ruling significantly extends the legal right to carry firearms in public spaces, limiting the ability of state governments to designate "gun-free zones" in commercial settings.

• The Supreme Court issued a series of 6-3 rulings on Thursday, delivering significant legal victories for President Trump regarding immigration and for gun rights advocates. • These decisions reinforce the current conservative majority's influence on the bench, though the rulings have reportedly increased tension among the justices. • The outcomes are critical as they solidify broader interpretations of Second Amendment rights and expand executive authority over immigration policy.

• The Supreme Court is concluding its term with critical rulings on presidential appointment powers, election rules, and immigration laws. • On June 25, the Court issued a decision allowing the Trump administration to proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Syrians and Haitians. • Immigrant advocates and community leaders in Springfield warn that this ruling leaves many families in legal limbo and threatens their ability to remain in the U.S.

The law banned people from carrying guns in most public spaces and private property without owner’s permissionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US supreme court struck down a restrictive gun law in the state of Hawaii that bans people from carrying guns in certain public spaces and on private property without the permission of the property’s owner.At issue was a 2023 state law that barred carrying a firearm on private property without the owner’s approval and created a list of more than a dozen “sensitive places” where guns cannot be carried, such as beaches and restaurants that serve alcohol. Continue reading...

Curtin University researchers use innovative techniques to date three-billion-year-old impact crater in Pilbara regionA meteorite that struck Earth three billion years ago left behind a “smoking gun” – evidence of the world’s oldest impact crater in a remote part of Australia.Ancient rocks in Western Australia’s Pilbara region record the event, which occurred during the Archean eon, a period 4 to 2.5 billion years ago, when tectonic plates were beginning to form and early life emerging. Continue reading...

• A new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that Americans remain deeply divided yet anxious regarding the future of voting, free speech, and gun rights. • Despite political polarization, the data underscores a broad, deep-seated consensus among citizens on the fundamental importance of protecting personal freedoms. • The findings highlight significant societal tension as the U.S. navigates conflicting views on how to balance individual liberties with public safety and democratic integrity.

Young adults and teens are being recruited through apps like Telegram and paid to carry out attacks, officials sayPolice investigators in Toronto have said that dozens of shootings – including one at the US consulate in March – are linked to a “multilayered” gun-for-hire network that is also responsible for attacks on synagogues around Canada’s largest city.Toronto’s police chief, Myron Demkiw, told reporters on Tuesday that young adults and teenagers are being recruited through encrypted messaging apps such as Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp by “bad actors” and paid by the networks to carry out the attacks. Shooters are required to film their attacks in order to get paid. Continue reading...

• Actor James Handy, known for his role in *Top Gun: Maverick*, was brutally stabbed to death outside his home on Wednesday. • Police arrested 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, the son of Handy's girlfriend, after he allegedly confessed to officers that he was responsible for the killing. • The incident marks a violent tragedy involving a professional actor and a close family connection.

Son of actor’s girlfriend arrested after 81-year-old found unconscious in his front yard in Tarzana, Los AngelesVeteran actor James Handy has died at his home in Los Angeles after a fatal stabbing, allegedly by his girlfriend’s son.The 81-year-old actor was found in the front yard of his home in Tarzana, California, at 9.30am on Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles police department. He was unconscious and had multiple stab wounds to the chest. Continue reading...

Climbing support team rescue Hillary Dawa Sherpa almost a week on from when he was last seenA Nepali Sherpa guide who was believed to have died on Mount Everest has been found crawling to base camp a week after going missing – and after his funeral rites had begun.Hillary Dawa Sherpa, named after the famous climber Edmund Hillary, was last seen on 29 May but did not reach base camp with other climbing groups. Continue reading...

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the virus ‘had a big head start’ but that the response was catching upThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could have begun as early as January, the head of the World Health Organization said, giving the virus “a big head start”.Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also said the response was being hindered by blanket travel restrictions and highlighted high levels of community mistrust and low levels of contact tracing as key concerns. Continue reading...

Police say four found dead in Muscatine home and two elsewhere in apparent ‘domestic-related dispute’ and suspect took own life while speaking to officersAuthorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people who they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police.Police were called Monday to a home in Muscatine, about 50 miles (80km) south-east of Cedar Rapids, where they found four people fatally shot, Muscatine police chief Anthony Kies said during a news conference. Continue reading...