World Cup Group K
Portugal make three changes for Uzbekistan, with Ronaldo still starting
Roberto Martínez turns to Rúben Dias and João Félix after Portugal’s opening draw, while Uzbekistan also change goalkeepers for the Group K match in Houston
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- World Cup records Ronaldo’s World Cup chase shifts from Messi to Eusébio Portugal’s captain has gone five straight knockout-stage World Cup matches without a goal and now needs at least two to pass Eusébio’s national mark
- National Mall Trump says Reflecting Pool vandalism proof will come in court The president blamed vandals for peeling paint and algae at the renovated Washington landmark, while the contractor says some repairs are needed under warranty
- New York primaries New York primaries test competing Democratic visions Tuesday’s contests are being framed as a measure of influence for Democrats aligned with Hakeem Jeffries and Zohran Mamdani
Automation at the order window
AI chatbots move into fast-food drive-thrus as chains test the next order taker
U.S. restaurants are expanding voice AI at drive-thru lanes, with vendors eyeing Canada next and labour advocates warning about entry-level job losses
World Cup 2026
Toronto’s World Cup slate puts African soccer culture in the spotlight
Ghana and Ivory Coast have already played in the city, Senegal is next, and the expanded 48-team tournament has widened Africa’s presence on the World Cup stage
Oral health
Saint John dentists see decay surge years after fluoride was cut
The city ended water fluoridation to save money more than a decade ago. Dental advocates say young children and low-income families are paying the heaviest price
Markets
Nasdaq futures slide as chip rout hits Micron and Kospi
The selloff centered on technology shares, with Micron down 9% and South Korea’s Kospi falling 10% as investors reassessed the AI trade
Schools
Nova Scotia says classroom cellphone ban is reducing distractions
Nearly two school years after the provincewide policy began, the teachers’ union says schools need stronger reminders so teachers are not left enforcing the rules alone
World Cup 2026
Messi double sends Argentina through and breaks World Cup scoring record
The 38-year-old scored twice against Austria in Dallas, moving to 18 career World Cup goals and drawing praise from Ronaldo Nazário, Miroslav Klose and others
Regional shipping uncertainty
Hormuz traffic reports diverge amid Iran monitoring uncertainty
A CNN live-update headline said traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was rising, while other listed reports described Iranian control moves and renewed closure claims
From Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric, here are the 10 oldest players competing at the 2026 World Cup
Craig Gordon, 43, is the oldest player at the World Cup, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo, 41. Here are the 10 oldest players in the tournament.
World Cup 2026
England and Ghana chase World Cup knockout place in Group L
Both teams opened with wins; Opta rates England as a heavy favourite, while Ghana wait on team decisions involving Thomas Partey and Lawrence Ati-Zigi
Oracle sheds 21,000 roles over the past year amid wave of AI layoffs from tech giants
"The adoption and deployment of AI technologies across our operations have resulted, and may continue to result, in reductions to our workforce," Oracle said.
Transfer market
Barcelona Holds Line on Julián Álvarez Fee as Atletico Tensions Rise
A report says Álvarez has signaled he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, but Barcelona is not prepared to match a reported €150 million valuation pushed higher by Real Madrid interest
France heat wave
40 drown in France as heat wave persists
Officials said most of the victims were young people who had been swimming in unsupervised areas
2026 FIFA World Cup
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Mbappé and Haaland hit doubles
Argentina advanced after Messi’s 17th and 18th tournament goals, while France and Norway got braces from Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland in a star-heavy Monday slate
U.S.-Iran talks
Trump says Iran accepted nuclear inspections; Tehran says no plans
The conflicting accounts follow U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland and leave unclear whether IAEA inspectors will return to nuclear sites damaged in last year’s strikes
UK politics
Burnham’s possible rise would bring Starmer’s problems with it
A New York Times analysis frames Andy Burnham as the likely successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but with the same pressures: weak growth, populist momentum and a divided electorate
Kenya
Kenya health minister halts US-backed Ebola centre after court rebuke
Aden Duale apologized in court and said construction at the Nanyuki military base had been stopped after a judge found he ignored an earlier order
Iran
Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes Over Hijab-Free Performance
Parastoo Ahmadi and her band are also reportedly barred from leaving Iran or performing for two years, according to a New York Times report
UK politics
After Starmer: The Battle to Be Andy Burnham’s Chancellor
Wes Streeting, Ed Miliband and Pat McFadden are among the names being discussed as Rachel Reeves’ future at Number 11 comes under scrutiny
World Cup 2026
Japan’s Takefusa Kubo Begins Light Running After Knee Injury
The Real Sociedad midfielder missed Japan’s second World Cup match in Monterrey but has resumed limited on-field work as he targets a return against Sweden or later
Belgium World Cup
Belgium fans lose faith after back-to-back World Cup draws
A poll cited by Varzesh3 found most supporters still expect Belgium to advance, but only a small minority believe the Red Devils can now top the group
Belgium-Iran draw
Courtois saves Belgium from Iran scare in scoreless draw
Belgium had the larger shot count, but a former Red Flames goalkeeper said Thibaut Courtois was the reason Rudi Garcia’s side avoided a damaging defeat
UK politics
Starmer to quit as Labour leader, opening race for No 10
The prime minister says he will stay in office until Labour chooses a successor, with Andy Burnham already confirming he plans to stand
Iran talks
Vance says U.S.-Iran talks made ‘great progress’ in Switzerland
The vice president said Tehran agreed to readmit IAEA inspectors, while disputes over Hormuz and regional escalation remain central to the talks
Colombia election
Trump-backed rightist De La Espriella appears headed for win in Colombia
The lawyer has no previous political experience; a victory would mark another gain for the right in Latin America
AI infrastructure
Chevron to power Microsoft’s West Texas data center with natural gas
The 20-year agreement for Project Kilby underscores how rising AI power demand is pushing Microsoft beyond renewables and nuclear toward gas-fired electricity
Chicago resident living in shadows of Obama Presidential Center reveal chaos caused by years-long construction
A Chicago resident describes flooding, shaking and years of construction disruption from the Barack Obama Presidential Center built across the street.
World Cup
Salah sparks Egypt’s first World Cup win in comeback over New Zealand
Egypt overturned a halftime deficit in Vancouver, with Mohamed Salah’s second-half goal helping lift the team to the top of Group G
UK politics
Starmer to quit as Labour leader, triggering race for next prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer said he will stay in Downing Street until Labour chooses a successor, with nominations due to open on 9 July
Obituary
Alan Greenspan, longtime Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100
Greenspan led the U.S. central bank from 1987 to 2006, becoming a symbol of 1990s prosperity and a target of criticism after the financial crisis
Stock futures are little changed as investors weigh Iran deal progress: Live updates
U.S. equity futures were lower on Monday as Wall Street awaited the release of inflation data that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve.
Critical minerals
China Places Two U.S. Rare-Earth Producers on Export-Control List
The restrictions target manufacturers tied to Washington’s push to rebuild domestic supply chains for critical magnets, raising the risk of another trade clash
How Cubans Are Living in the Dark
Lisette Poole González, a photographer for The New York Times, talks with Jack Nicas, The Times’s Mexico City bureau chief, about photographing Havana at night amid an energy crisis.
AI and music rights
SZA condemns AI music after database lists 238 of her songs in training data
The Grammy-winning singer said the use of her work in AI training was unacceptable, while Suno has said its systems are designed not to reproduce specific songs
Iran agreement
Pence criticizes Trump’s Iran memorandum as too weak
The former vice president said the agreement should be used to force stronger terms on Tehran during a 60-day period, including on nuclear activity and Iranian-backed attacks
World Cup
Lamine Yamal trails only Pelé after electric World Cup start
The 18-year-old scored in his first World Cup start for Spain, matching rare youth marks that put him just behind Pelé in the record book
UK politics
Keir Starmer’s first No 10 speech compared with resignation address
A BBC News video sets Starmer’s 2024 arrival at No 10 against his resignation speech, framing the two addresses as political bookends