Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologised for the British state’s role in forced adoptions that separated an estimated 185,000 babies from unmarried mothers. The government announced £4 million for record access, reunion services, support groups and research, but no compensation scheme.
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The U.S. men defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16, despite Folarin Balogun’s red card. Malik Tillman’s late free kick sealed the Americans’ first knockout win since 2002.
European Union monitors said global sea surface temperatures reached their highest June levels ever observed. Scientists warned that El Niño and climate change could drive more records in the months ahead.
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 after a one-hour weather delay in Mexico City to reach the World Cup round of 16. The co-hosts have won all four matches at the tournament without conceding a goal.
Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo’s wife and two children were killed after twin earthquakes destroyed their home in La Guaira, Venezuela. Authorities reported more than 1,400 deaths as rescuers continued searching for tens of thousands still unaccounted for.
Australia plans to double the maximum fine for social media platforms that fail to keep under-16s off their services, raising penalties to A$99 million. The government says children are still bypassing the ban and regulators are investigating Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube.
Trump said any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies would face an immediate 100% tariff on all goods sent to the United States. The warning comes amid trade talks with the European Union and continuing tensions over taxes aimed largely at U.S. tech firms.
Turkey beat the United States 3-2 on Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time goal, handing the Americans their first loss of the 2026 World Cup. The U.S. had already advanced and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.