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The US Department of Justice has acknowledged that the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was 'hasty and botched,' as government lawyers move to dismiss a criminal case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn. Court filings reveal new witness testimony showing the pool had preexisting damage, and Hearn's lawyers allege grand jury irregularities.
Ryu Hae-ran lost the lead in the third round of the AIG Women's Open but remains within striking distance of leader Yealimi Noh. The South Korean is attempting to become the first player since Park In-bee in 2013 to win three consecutive LPGA majors.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn a proposal to sell minority stakes in World Cup operations to private investors after widespread opposition, including a threatened boycott by UEFA. The plan, which involved a consortium led by Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, drew criticism over transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
FIFA's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour said staff were deceived by president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits, and suggested the project must not go ahead. Senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned in opposition, calling the proposed $20 billion commercial subsidiary a 'bad deal for football'.
The Asian Football Confederation has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The plan, which would have created a $20 billion subsidiary, has been abandoned after widespread opposition and internal resignations.
France 24 reports on the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza, the destruction of residential buildings, and the displacement of civilians, alongside recent footage of Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants. A separate item covers a Trump plan that would require Hamas to disarm.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Ceuta after an estimated 49,000 to 60,000 people entered the North African enclave, leading to at least 18 deaths. The influx has triggered political reactions and temporary border checks by European neighbors.
After a mass crossing from Morocco into Spain's enclave of Ceuta, death toll estimates range from 18 to 88. Spanish PM Sánchez visited the enclave, France tightened border controls, and Italy threatened to suspend Schengen. Figures on the number of entrants vary between 49,000 and 73,500.
Liberian authorities burned 4.2 metric tons of cocaine valued at $336 million, the largest drug destruction in the country's history. The move follows two record seizures and the charging of senior police officials allegedly involved in trafficking.
US President Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza, but hurdles remain. Meanwhile, Iran's military says it launched drone strikes on US facilities in Kuwait, and the US confirms a 'heavy wave of strikes' against Iran.
Pakistani rescuers have recovered four bodies from Broad Peak while continuing to search for six other climbers missing after an avalanche. The ten-member international team was led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, whose current status remains unconfirmed.
US President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, with Israel to withdraw as disarmament is completed. Hamas officials confirmed an agreement, but Israel has not responded, and experts express skepticism about both sides' willingness to follow through.
Amazon's autonomous vehicle unit Zoox has secured NHTSA approval to deploy up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis commercially, a first for the industry. Days later, the company recalled 105 vehicles over concerns they may not detect heavy smoke and could impede emergency responders.
Rescue operations are continuing in southern Japan after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture, with the death toll reported between 17 and 34. Thousands are in shelters without water or power, and officials are scrambling to provide relief in sweltering heat following a suspected gas blast at a shopping mall.
Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooter, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for giving his son the rifle used in the 2024 attack that killed four people. The sentencing follows his son Colt Gray's life sentence without parole. Prosecutors had sought an 80-year term, while the defense asked for 10 years.
Officials in the Spanish territory of Ceuta have requested a national emergency declaration and military support to secure the border with Morocco, following a large influx of migrants. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged an immediate response, and the Interior Ministry announced reinforcements for border guards. The situation echoes a similar crisis in May 2021 when over 8,000 people entered the territory in two days.
Brazil has withheld formal approval for Daniel Perez, President Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador, intensifying a dispute that has also seen visa denials for U.S. officials. Tensions over judicial and electoral issues, compounded by trade tariffs, mark a low point in U.S.-Brazil relations ahead of Brazil's October election.
Thousands of migrants, mostly Moroccans, crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, prompting Spanish authorities to deploy the military. Reports vary on the number of arrivals and casualties, with social media cited as a contributing factor. Spain and Morocco have reinforced border measures, and the EU has called for a coordinated response.
European football's governing body UEFA and its 55 member federations have agreed to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, in protest at President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The move comes amid threats of legal action and could impact upcoming tournaments, including the Women's Under-20 World Cup in Poland.
A missile that blasted a crater in eastern Poland was likely fired by Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, as NATO and European leaders condemned the incursion. The explosion occurred during a mass Russian attack on Ukraine that killed at least 13 people.