Group-stage pressure
Turkey and Paraguay face early final after heavy opening losses
Both teams enter their second group match at Lopez Stadium under pressure after Turkey lost to Australia and Paraguay were beaten by the host United States
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- Diplomacy and surveillance U.S.-Iran talks put on hold as DHS plans police face-scan app Vice President JD Vance delayed a Switzerland trip for technical talks with Iran, while a DHS document outlines expanded local police access to ICE facial recognition technology
- World Cup 2026 Saudi Arabia weigh low-block plan as Spain seek World Cup response A Kooora analysis says Saudi Arabia may look to Egypt’s defensive model, with Lamine Yamal expected to be limited to about 45 to 60 minutes if he starts
- UK Weather Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches The Met Office warning covers parts of southern and eastern England and south Wales on Monday and Tuesday, with health risks and travel disruption expected
Portugal pressure point
Ronaldo starting debate fuels Portugal tension after opening draw
Social media criticism of several Portugal players has intensified after Cristiano Ronaldo played the full match in a draw with DR Congo
Middle East
Lebanon strikes test fragile U.S.-Iran deal as talks slow
Israeli attacks continued in southern Lebanon despite a U.S.-Iran understanding calling for an end to attacks, with Lebanon reporting 18 deaths and Israel saying four soldiers were killed by Hezbollah
Canada 6, Qatar 0
Ismaël Koné stretchered off as Canada routs Qatar in Vancouver
Coach Jesse Marsch was visibly moved after the 24-year-old’s leg injury, saying Koné is central to Canada’s future while the team awaits his recovery
Mideast diplomacy
Israel-Hezbollah fighting clouds planned U.S.-Iran signing
Trump says the agreement is not final, while Israeli strikes in Lebanon and confusion over the Strait of Hormuz are testing a framework due to be signed Friday
Intelligence leadership
Trump delays Jay Clayton intelligence nomination in voter ID standoff
The president said he will keep Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief while tying action on a surveillance program to a voting bill that lacks enough support in Congress
Cardiff disorder
Five sentenced over Ely riot as courtroom anger erupts
The first adult defendants sentenced over the 2023 Cardiff disorder received prison terms after violence that followed the deaths of two teenagers on an e-bike
South Africa politics
DA leader asks Ramaphosa to remove John Steenhuisen from cabinet
Geordin Hill-Lewis wants his predecessor replaced as agriculture minister in a rapid shake-up of the DA’s posts in South Africa’s coalition government
World Cup 2026
England open Tuchel’s World Cup bid against Croatia in Dallas
The Group L meeting pairs England’s perfect qualifying record with a Croatia side still leaning on its veteran core after deep runs in the last two World Cups
Portugal at the World Cup
Ronaldo set for a different kind of World Cup role at 41
Portugal’s first lineup against DR Congo is expected to keep Cristiano Ronaldo central, even as his game has narrowed into a more specialized scoring role
World Cup rules
World Cup injury rule faces scrutiny over one-minute absence
A Varzesh3 report says FIFA’s anti-time-wasting measure can leave a fouled team short-handed when referees miss contact and VAR cannot intervene
Brazil World Cup watch
Neymar announces fifth child as Brazil waits on injury recovery
The Brazil No. 10 has been called into Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man World Cup squad but remains out as he works toward a return later in the tournament
Argentina football
Argentina’s Messi Dependence Is Fading Under Scaloni
The world champions still look to Lionel Messi for leadership, but their record without him under Lionel Scaloni shows a team far less fragile than in past World Cup cycles
World Cup 2026
France start Mbappé, Olise against Senegal in Group I opener
Didier Deschamps’ side begins its latest World Cup run after the 2022 final defeat, while Senegal look for a sharper start after exiting the last tournament to England
2026 Primaries
Georgia, Alabama runoffs top Tuesday’s primary calendar
Republican voters are settling key Senate and governor matchups as primaries also unfold in Oklahoma, California and Washington, D.C
U.S.-Iran diplomacy
U.S. and Iran Look to Next Talks After Preliminary Deal
Iran’s foreign minister said negotiations would resume immediately after a Friday signing, while President Trump said he hoped the conflict would soon be behind both sides
Saudi Arabia
Al-Amri’s first Saudi goal caps comeback against Uruguay
The Al Nassr defender, once cut from camp and under pressure from club fans, scored in the 41st minute after earning a place in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup squad
Federal Reserve
Trump’s trust gives Kevin Warsh room to reshape the Fed
Markets expect the new Fed chair to hold rates steady Wednesday, but his bigger test is whether he can build support for longer-term changes inside the central bank
Dartmoor conservation dispute
Dartmoor pony cull fears grow over new grazing contracts
Campaigners warn Natural England’s new moorland schemes could force steep cuts to semi-wild pony herds, while ministers say no cull will be allowed
Labour leadership
Streeting warns Labour race must not become a pledge auction
The former health secretary said he would not make costly campaign promises he might have to reverse, as pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership continues
U.S.-Iran framework
Iran Says Israel Must Leave Lebanon Under U.S. Deal
Tehran says Israeli troops and strikes would violate the emerging agreement, while Israeli leaders say they are not bound by it and will keep forces in the south
Reader callout
Taylor Swift Fans Asked to Share What Her Wedding Means to Them
The New York Times Arts desk is seeking reflections from fans about the years they have spent following Swift and their feelings about her big day
Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
The war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won't solve it
The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal to end the war won't solve the problem.
Russia-Ukraine war
Drone strike damages Moscow refinery as Russia reports 60 interceptions
Russian authorities reported no injuries after a strike in southeast Moscow, while Kyiv cast the operation as retaliation for Russia’s intensified aerial attacks
World Cup 2026
UEFA and French Leagues Resist FIFA’s Wider Cooling-Break Model
The dispute centers on mid-half pauses at the 2026 World Cup, with critics saying a safety rule is being stretched into extra television advertising time
Military aviation
Eight killed after B-52 crashes at Edwards Air Force Base
The bomber went down shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission in Southern California. Officials said the cause remains under investigation
Online safety
Five questions shaping the UK’s under-16 social media ban
The government wants restrictions in force by early 2027, but the scope, exemptions and enforcement tools are still being worked through
Water and climate
Colorado River Drought Raises Risk of State Water Fights
A prolonged dry spell is straining reservoirs and increasing pressure among states that depend on the river, with legal battles over access now a possibility
U.K. courts
Two Men Found Guilty in Arson Attacks Linked to Keir Starmer
An Old Bailey jury convicted Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc over fires at north London properties and a car connected to the U.K. prime minister
Saudi Arabia football
Al-Amri turns Saudi recall into historic goal against Uruguay
The defender, recently dropped from the national team, scored his first Saudi Arabia goal after a turbulent spell at club level and a late return to the World Cup squad
Iran at the World Cup
Ghalenoei’s ‘Best Group-Stage Match’ Claim Adds to Iran Scrutiny
A Varzesh3 analysis says Iran’s difficult World Cup buildup is widely acknowledged, but the coach’s sweeping postmatch praise after facing New Zealand risked creating a fresh distraction
WNBA
Harrison ejected after dragging Angel Reese down in Dream rout
The Flagrant 2 foul came during a third-quarter battle in the paint as Atlanta beat Toronto 102-77 and improved to 9-4
Iran war
U.S.-Iran Framework Offers Relief but Leaves Hard Issues Ahead
A preliminary deal is expected to open the Strait of Hormuz, while the most difficult disputes are being pushed into further talks
Middle East diplomacy
U.S.-Iran deal lifts markets, but key questions remain
The sides say a memorandum is ready for signing Friday in Switzerland, but the text is unreleased, Hormuz is not yet fully reopened and Israel is not part of the agreement
Presidential finances
Trump investment accounts made 3,600 trades in three months
A new analysis of the president’s financial disclosure shows between $212 million and $695 million in stock and securities transactions, drawing ethics scrutiny and competing explanations from investment professionals
Uruguay fitness concerns
Bielsa takes blame for Araújo injury in Uruguay camp
The Uruguay coach defended his staff’s preparation plan but said muscle injuries during training show “something is wrong,” with player workload a central concern