Equipment stolen from England’s World Cup team during transport from Florida to Kansas City has been recovered, the BBC reported. Police said two people were taken into custody as local, state and federal authorities investigated the theft.
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Canada hosts its first men’s World Cup match Friday in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with fans and officials pointing to soccer’s growing role in the country. The opener comes without injured star defender Alphonso Davies, though coach Jesse Marsch hopes he can return during the group stage.
Graham Platner met with Democratic senators in Washington as new reports about sexually explicit texts added to controversies surrounding his Maine Senate campaign. Key supporters, including Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, continued to back him publicly.
A Spanish court sentenced a couple to four years in prison for stealing 45 bottles of wine worth over 1.6 million euros from the Atrio restaurant in Caceres, western Spain. The haul included two bottles from the French winery Chateau d'Yquem, one from 1806 listed for €350,000 and another from 1883 for €45,000. The court also ordered the pair to pay compensation of 753,454 euros to the hotel, as the theft was described as "meticulously planned". Security measures in the hospitality industry are now more important than ever, especially for high-value items such as fine wines.