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The US Supreme Court on Monday delivered a series of rulings involving President Donald Trump, expanding his power to fire members of independent agencies, while also rejecting his efforts in other cases including a defamation judgment and a dispute over mail-in ballots.
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin openly celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a 'happy dance'. Iran drew all three group matches and missed the knockout round on tiebreaker. The US had restricted the Iranian team's movements amid ongoing conflict, and Iran's coach called the treatment 'very unfair'.
Côte d'Ivoire and Norway meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 at Dallas Stadium. Norway, powered by Erling Haaland's four goals, are favored, while the Ivorians play their first-ever knockout match. Coverage from ABC Australia and Al Jazeera details the match's context and key storylines.
NASA has launched a robotic mission to rescue the Swift space telescope, which is falling towards Earth and would otherwise burn up in the atmosphere. The $30 million mission, developed by US startup Katalyst, aims to tow the telescope into a higher, stable orbit. The operation is expected to last several months and could pave the way for extending the life of other satellites.
Iran's national football team departed Tijuana after their World Cup elimination, receiving a warm send-off from Mexican fans. Despite a tournament marked by logistical challenges and political tensions, the team's bond with Mexico was praised by their coach as 'written into history.'
Alaska's Supreme Court has ruled that a challenger with the same name and party as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan can appear on the August primary ballot, affirming a lower court's decision. The ruling caps a legal battle over ballot confusion and alleged Democratic meddling.
A US deportation flight arrived in Venezuela hours before twin earthquakes struck, leaving more than 100 deportees trapped in a collapsed hotel. Survivors describe desperate escapes, while families search for missing loved ones amid a death toll exceeding 1,700.
US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran will take place in Qatar on Tuesday, but Iranian officials say no direct negotiations are planned, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint.
The US Department of Interior has identified the three firefighters killed while battling wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border. The crew was part of a helicopter-deployed team responding to the Knowles and Gore fires, which later merged into the Snyder Mesa fire. The incident has prompted state emergencies in both Colorado and Utah.
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock hit northern Venezuela, causing fresh panic in Caracas and La Guaira, while rescue crews continue searching for survivors. The death toll from last week's twin earthquakes stands at around 1,450, with tens of thousands still missing and international aid pouring in.
A shooting at a youth welfare facility in Stade, northern Germany, left six people dead. Police detained suspects, and reports suggest a possible personal dispute, possibly linked to a child custody case.
A shooting at a youth welfare facility in Stade, Germany, left five people dead and several injured. Police arrested the suspected gunman and a second person, while the motive remains under investigation. The incident has been described by police as a possible 'family tragedy.'
The US Supreme Court is set to conclude its term with several major rulings pending, including cases testing Trump's presidential powers, election laws, and transgender athlete bans. The court has already delivered victories to Trump on immigration and a loss on tariffs.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq for talks focused on securing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as both leaders called for free navigation through the strategic waterway. The discussions build on a joint Franco-British agreement with Oman to restore safe transit, with the broader Multinational Military Mission poised to support the effort.
South Korean golfer Ryu Hae-ran won her maiden LPGA major at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, finishing at 13-under 275 to beat fellow countrywoman Yoon Ina by two shots. The win came after Ryu took a month off to recover from an abdominal injury, and she became the first player in 60 years to win a major after trailing by 10 or more shots after the first round.
The World Health Organization reports that Europe's record-breaking heatwave has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21. France has recorded around 1,000 excess deaths, and the heat is moving eastward, affecting millions.
Iraqi security forces arrested at least 47 officials, including members of parliament, in a dawn raid targeting corruption. The operation, which drew on testimony from a detained deputy oil minister, comes as Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi prepares for a visit to Washington.
President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to national security and border inviolability at a United Russia party congress, addressing Western pressure, alleged Ukrainian terrorist activities, and upcoming parliamentary elections.
A skydiving plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Nancy in eastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people aboard, including five instructors, five students, and the pilot. Officials described the crash as the country's deadliest general aviation accident, and an investigation is underway.
Ukraine has carried out drone strikes on two Russian oil refineries, including one in the Krasnodar region where a fire killed at least two people, according to Russian authorities. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strikes are part of a campaign to reduce Russia's war resources, while President Vladimir Putin acknowledged his country faces a 'difficult period.'