FIFA staged the World Cup final’s first halftime show, featuring Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and other international stars. The performance promoted a FIFA education fund and drew mixed reaction, including criticism from Wayne Rooney.
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The US launched new strikes on Iran after a deadly attack on American troops, while Iran fired missiles and drones at Kuwait, Bahrain and toward Jordan. A US service member was killed in Iraq during the controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone.
Andy Burnham will formally become the UK’s 59th prime minister on Monday and is expected to promise households “more breathing room” in his first Downing Street speech. He takes office facing questions over his cabinet, fiscal constraints, Labour’s polling position and early policy choices on digital ID, public ownership and energy.
Tom Homan said ICE officers should use body cameras after fatal shootings during vehicle stops in Texas and Maine. DHS says cameras are being deployed nationwide, but lawmakers and advocates have questioned the pace of the rollout.
Professional boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, died after authorities said a driver reversed into her while she was bicycling in Brazos County, Texas. Charles Medina, 31, was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
A ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew capsized off Guyana near Iron Punt, prompting a search operation by the coastguard and private vessels. Authorities said 53 people had been rescued and medical teams were being sent to the area.
Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, with Kyiv bearing the brunt of what officials called one of the largest ballistic barrages of the war. One person was killed in the capital and at least 16 were wounded, according to local authorities.
Spain and Argentina meet Sunday in New Jersey for the World Cup title, with Lionel Messi seeking another trophy and 19-year-old Lamine Yamal leading Spain’s young team. More than 80,000 fans are expected at MetLife Stadium after wildfire smoke and storms gave way to a clear forecast.