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In the World Cup final

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win its second men’s World Cup title, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner in the 106th minute. Lionel Messi’s last World Cup ended without the farewell triumph Argentina wanted. The presentation ceremony also drew boos for Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

In Asia

Japan plans to deploy uncrewed surveillance vessels to monitor Chinese maritime activity, support rescue operations, and help ease staffing shortages in the Coast Guard.

In South Korea, prosecutors sent 65,913 cases back to police for further investigation in the first half of 2026, adding to already heavy workloads. Separately, Coupang said it will fully cooperate as firefighters work to contain a prolonged warehouse fire in Incheon, where 412 personnel and 155 pieces of equipment were deployed.

In U.S. news

Authorities said mass shootings in entertainment districts in Tucson and Minneapolis injured a total of 19 people early Sunday. In California, unsecured metal pipes flew through the rear of a sedan in an Orange County highway crash, leaving the driver with minor injuries.

And briefly

Usha Vance gave birth to a baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, making him the first baby born to a sitting second lady in 156 years. The family says both mother and child are healthy.

In U.S. news

Gas prices are climbing again, a development that weakens Republican hopes of using cheaper fuel to soften voter anger over inflation before the midterms.

Separately, federal agents were told the FBI will no longer investigate physical confrontations involving ICE officers. The guidance was reportedly shared with FBI managers on Thursday, with some ICE agents notified the same day.

In the Middle East

A U.S. service member was killed and another wounded in northern Iraq during the controlled detonation of a downed Iranian attack drone, according to U.S. Central Command. The death came a day after two other U.S. service members were killed in attacks on an American base in Jordan, and one service member remains missing while unidentified remains are being examined.

In Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is signaling a possible cabinet reshuffle after Jens Spahn resigned as the conservative parliamentary leader, adding pressure on the ruling CDU ahead of key regional elections.

In Brussels, the fight over Europe’s carbon market is opening up again. The European Commission wants to loosen some rules, ten member states are pushing for weaker limits, and seven others are warning against watering down the ETS.

Across the Channel, Labour leader Burnham is set to use his first speech as prime minister to promise “more breathing room,” while acknowledging the UK’s brisk habit of burning through prime ministers.

At the World Cup final

Security concerns around Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium intensified after a viral warning and repeated public safety messages from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill. The match, between Spain and Argentina, was also expected to draw President Trump, and reporters said tighter checks led to long delays entering the stadium.

Spain’s leader Pedro Sánchez also met Trump at the final, after nearly two years of strained ties over defence spending and U.S. policy in the Middle East.

In U.S. news

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is actively consulting the city’s law department on whether New York could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he comes for the U.N. General Assembly in September.

In a separate case, Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami as part of a British investigation into alleged sexual offences, with the U.K. seeking their extradition on charges including rape, sexual exploitation, and extreme pornography-related offences. The Crown Prosecution Service says it is also bringing charges against four other people.

Boston police are investigating the discovery of a body at a multi-family home owned by Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband, Conan Harris.

And in Washington, the fight over spending is still on, with President Trump and the Office of Management and Budget accused of trying to withhold funds Congress already approved.

In global news

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. Gulf allies, with Kuwait and Bahrain reporting multiple strikes and sirens sounding in Jordan. Kuwait said one attack sparked a fire at a power plant.

Separately, experts warn that overseas surrogacy is leaving more babies at risk of becoming stateless as international rules stall. The Hague Conference has suspended a 15-year effort to create a global convention after member states split over the issue.

In science and climate

The last patent covering MPEG-4 Part 2 has expired, removing the final legal barrier tied to the older video format.

Researchers are also warning that thawing permafrost is turning streams across parts of North America’s northwest orange, milky-white, and highly acidic as sulphide minerals weather and release toxic metals. In some Yukon waters, the change has happened in just a few years, raising concerns for drinking water, fisheries, wildlife, and mining, along with the prospect of more carbon dioxide feeding further thaw.

In the Middle East

The conflict with Iran is widening. The U.S. military says two more service members have been killed, taking the American death toll to 16, and Washington has launched another round of airstrikes in response. The fighting has been mostly in the air, but the human cost is mounting fast.

Inside Iran, the pressure is not just military. Blackouts are spreading as the power grid strains under strikes, years of underinvestment, and a punishing heatwave. That leaves people dealing with war, heat, and no electricity.

In Britain

Thousands of homes and businesses in Kent are still dealing with low pressure or no water for a second day after an instrument failure at a nearby treatment works. South East Water says around 7,000 properties in the Tunbridge Wells area may be affected.

Separately, Rolls-Royce is asking for UK government backing as it looks toward re-entering the large narrowbody jet market. The company is still working through engine cleaning and repair at its Derby factory, while also trying to position itself for the next big commercial aircraft fight.

In business and energy

Germany is weighing whether to let shops open every day of the week in an effort to support retailers and a sluggish economy. Growth has been flat since 2019, manufacturers have been squeezed by tariffs and Chinese competition, and Sunday shopping still runs into the usual cultural resistance.

New battery technologies are also being tested as a way to store renewable energy for longer. Projects in Nevada, Manchester, and the UAE are pushing ahead, including a large solar and storage scheme in the Emirates designed to keep power flowing after dark.

In the Americas

Authorities in Guyana are continuing rescue efforts after a ferry carrying 116 people capsized. More than 50 people have been rescued so far, with passengers and crew still being accounted for.

In U.S. courts

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial is getting under way in Plymouth Superior Court, with her husband expected to testify for her. Clancy, a former nurse, is accused in the 2023 deaths of their three young children, and her defense says medical providers misdiagnosed and overmedicated her before the killings.

In brief

New polling suggests most American voters now link extreme weather to climate change, despite Donald Trump’s repeated dismissal of global warming. And in international security, the Trump administration’s expanded use of the “narco-terrorist” label is blurring the line between drug enforcement and military action, with the promised tough-on-drugs posture proving more ambitious than decisive so far.

In the Middle East

Israel demolished a Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta, while rights groups and health advocates continue to describe Israeli policy in Gaza and the West Bank as a severe threat to Palestinian health. Separately, Israeli authorities have moved to reclassify crocodiles for possible security use, with far-right ministers reportedly interested in putting them near a jail holding Hamas militants.

Israel is also threatening to seize Solomon’s Pools, the ancient reservoirs near Bethlehem, as pressure grows around the site and its surrounding land.

In Ukraine

Russia launched its largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since the war began, underscoring how exposed Ukraine remains while it is short on Patriot air defence munitions. The scale of the strike makes clear that Moscow still sees mass bombardment as a useful tool, even when diplomacy is running on empty.

In tech

A new Chinese AI system, Kimi K3 from Moonshot AI, has stirred concern in the U.S. technology industry and revived the competition narrative between Washington and Beijing over who gets to define the future first.

In consumer safety

PepsiCo has recalled 140g Doritos Chilli Heatwave packets after some were mistakenly filled with Tangy Cheese crisps containing milk, creating a risk for people with milk allergies or intolerances. The Food Standards Agency said shoppers with batch code GBC 209 184C and a best before date of 5 December 2026 should return the product for a refund. Morrisons has also recalled a snack over a similar undeclared milk issue.

In court

Georgette Mitchell, 54, has avoided immediate prison after admitting six counts of failing to report changes in circumstances and stealing just under £50,000 in benefits while working between 2011 and 2016. Chelmsford Crown Court handed her a two-year sentence suspended for two years, along with 20 rehabilitation activity days. Judge Christopher Morgan called her a thoroughly dishonest individual.

In U.S. news

Philadelphia is still dealing with the aftermath of last week’s severe storms, and the city has opened recovery centers for residents and businesses hit by flooding, wind damage, and fallen trees. Officials say more than 1,000 people have reported damage, and crews have already handled more than 400 tree-related emergency calls. The centers are meant to help with insurance claims, housing support, scam prevention, and other basics that tend to arrive right after the storm and well before the paperwork does.

In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s legal team is reviewing whether it could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city again. It is an extraordinary idea, which is saying something in New York.

In tech and defense

L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI say they have completed the first flight test of their autonomous electronic warfare system, combining sensor and response software on an unmanned aircraft. The companies say the demonstration showed the system could detect, analyze, and react to electromagnetic threats without human intervention, then route follow-on systems through a safe operating zone.

In international news

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Miami after the UK brought new charges and requested extradition. British prosecutors say the case includes allegations of rape, assault, and human trafficking. Their lawyer says they are innocent.

Ukraine says it struck logistics centers in Russia’s Moscow and Tambov regions that were being used for drones. Separately, Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized President Trump’s comments on the wildfire response, calling them a shame.

In travel

An airport chief is warning that the EU’s new border system could sharply slow passport control, with Ryanair also cautioning travelers to expect longer waits this summer. A promising development for anyone who enjoys queues as a lifestyle choice.

In U.S. news

Federal officers arrested Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan in Miami on Saturday. The charges were not immediately made public. The brothers were previously detained in Romania in 2022 by anti-terrorism authorities.

Separately, iceberg lettuce sold in 27 states has been recalled over possible cyclospora contamination, and consumers are being told to check their refrigerators and avoid eating it. In the Middle East, the U.S. military says it carried out new airstrikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guard after an attack in Jordan killed two American troops. President Trump said the deaths were “a very sad thing” and repeated that keeping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon remains the goal.

In sports

England beat France 6-4 in a wild World Cup third-place match, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Kylian Mbappé setting a new World Cup scoring record with his 22nd goal. England led 4-0 at halftime, France stormed back, and then England finished the job.

In the Middle East

Two U.S. service members were killed and a third was reported missing after an Iranian attack on American forces in Jordan, as the exchange of strikes between Iran and the United States widened again this week. Tehran also targeted U.S. military facilities across the Gulf region.

Elsewhere, Palestinians are still being hit despite the Gaza ceasefire, a grim sign that stopping one phase of a war does not magically turn the violence off.

In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his administration is reviewing whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested if he comes to the city for the U.N. General Assembly this fall.

In U.S. weather and air quality

Parts of the northeastern United States are dealing with a rough combination of torrential rain and wildfire smoke. Severe thunderstorms have triggered flash flood warnings, while smoke from Canadian wildfires has drifted back into New York City and nearby communities, dragging air quality down again.

In transportation safety

Investigators say a flock of geese caused the helicopter crash over New York that killed a Siemens CEO from Barcelona and his family of five. The tour aircraft went down in the Hudson River, turning what should have been a sightseeing flight into a fatal accident.

In crime

Detroit police say a woman was lured to a bar, taken to a school parking lot, beaten, backed over by a vehicle, and left in freezing temperatures for about six hours before medics found her. Rajena Linson, 25, has been charged with assault with intent to murder in the 2022 attack, and the victim suffered severe injuries including a broken jaw, a broken leg, and a head hematoma.

In the Middle East

The Trump administration has still not signed off on a draft nuclear deal that would let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium for its civilian program, without the safeguards meant to keep that path from wandering into weapons territory. Negotiations reportedly wrapped in October, but the agreement is still waiting on a presidential signature, which is a fairly important final step.

At the same time, the U.S. and Iran are trading heavy fire, Israel continues bombing in Lebanon, and Kuwait is reporting strikes in Mangaf. Iran says it is suspending commitments under its interim deal with Washington as the fighting widens and critical infrastructure, including desalination plants, comes under threat.

In U.S. news

House Democrats are wrestling with a sharper split over Israel policy after 103 members backed an amendment to cut off foreign military assistance to Israel. The vote underscores the divide between the party’s left wing and its leadership, and it may shape how Hakeem Jeffries’ team handles the issue if Democrats retake the House.

Elsewhere in the political system, a Washington Post-Ipsos poll found confidence in the Supreme Court slipping, with 46 percent of adults saying the justices are guided more by ideology than by law. And in New York’s swing House districts, Republicans are trying to turn Democratic infighting into a campaign issue.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is spreading across a wide stretch of the country, with dangerous air conditions expected to continue through Saturday. Some areas could get a brief break if storms move through, though that is a small comfort if your lungs are currently reviewing their options.

In U.S. politics

Donald Trump is back to pushing strict voting restrictions, this time in a prime-time address that repeated his claims about election vulnerabilities. Republicans on Capitol Hill mostly stayed quiet, while Democrats said the message was aimed squarely at undermining the midterms. A watchdog report also says major corporate donors behind Trump’s planned White House ballroom have collectively won more than £40 billion in federal contracts since the project began — a very subtle kind of coincidence.

In space and technology

India has launched its first orbital rocket built by the private sector, a milestone for the country’s space industry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it an encouragement for young people to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly.

Separately, Elon Musk’s xAI is facing a federal lawsuit over its data center, with the NAACP alleging the company ran dozens of gas turbines without the permits required under the Clean Air Act. The complaint says emissions from the site are exposing nearby communities to pollution linked to asthma, heart disease, and cancer.

In the war in Ukraine

Russian officials say Ukrainian drone strikes hit retail warehouses in Russia, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens more. Moscow says civilians were caught in the attack, while Kyiv says the sites were being used to make drones. Either way, the toll is serious, and the civilian deaths will put more pressure on both sides.

In UK defence

The Ministry of Defence has delayed its target for expanding the Cadet Forces by 30 percent, moving the deadline from 2030 to 2035. The department says the change is part of a broader reset to speed up Armed Forces transformation, with work continuing on how to deliver the extra 40,000 cadets.

The MoD also says its autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, now called Storm Fighter, is expected to play a key role in air and missile defence through the 2030s. It will start in an air-to-air role, with decisions still to be made on autonomy, propulsion, and payloads.