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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained again after algae blooms and peeling paint appeared weeks after a $14.7 million renovation. President Trump has blamed vandals and announced arrests, but officials have not confirmed the claims.
A fire in a commercial building in Lucknow, India, killed at least 14 people, mostly students, and injured four others. The blaze broke out on the middle floor of a three-storey building housing a library and animation studio, with some reports citing a higher death toll. Authorities have initiated an inquiry and arrested four people.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih visited Ethiopia's Ura settlement, praising the Makatet programme that integrates refugees with host communities. He called for greater international support for host countries as Ethiopia hosts over 1.1 million refugees.
Wyndham Clark won the US Open by one stroke over Sam Burns, despite a challenging final round and hostile crowd at Shinnecock Hills. The victory marks a redemption for Clark after last year's locker incident at Oakmont. Burns mounted an audacious comeback, but fell just short.
Iran and Belgium played out a 0-0 draw in their World Cup Group G match in Los Angeles, with Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand making seven saves. Belgium were reduced to 10 men after Nathan Ngoy's red card, leaving both teams with two points from two games.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland face tensions as President Trump renews threats, while Vice President Vance signals openness to transforming relations. Reports highlight regional efforts, including Qatar's role and Saudi summit plans, amid cautious optimism and deep-seated challenges.
France has placed half of the country on red alert as temperatures exceed 40C, with emergency measures including school closures and heightened wildfire readiness. The heatwave is affecting Germany and Italy, prompting warnings and adaptation across the continent.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declared a state of emergency as firefighters battle a stubborn blaze at a cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights. The fire, which began on June 17, has filled the air with smoke and raised health concerns, with residents reporting a putrid smell from rotting food. The cause remains under investigation.
US and Iranian negotiators opened a new round of talks in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating. The discussions aim to implement a memorandum of understanding covering a ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the unfreezing of Iranian assets, with progress reported in the first round.
Benin and Niger have reaffirmed their commitment to reopening their shared border, closed since Niger's 2023 coup, following high-level talks and a joint communique. A nine-point plan includes a committee to examine border reopening conditions, amid ongoing regional security challenges.
France has imposed restrictions on public alcohol consumption during the Fête de la Musique as a record heatwave prompts red alerts across a third of the country. Temperatures are forecast to exceed 40°C, affecting millions. Authorities are taking measures to protect public health and emergency services.
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah was killed in an Israeli strike on a house in Gaza's Bureij refugee camp. The Israeli military said he was a Hamas operative, a claim Al Jazeera rejected. At least 260 Palestinian journalists have been killed since October 2023.
Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the US convened in Cairo to discuss regional stability, focusing on Libya's political progress, the Palestinian cause, and the recent US-Iran agreement. US advisor Massad Boulos expressed cautious optimism about Libya, citing renewed cooperation between its rival authorities. The dialogue signals a broader US effort to engage Muslim countries on multiple fronts beyond the Iran file.
US Vice-President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to help launch negotiations with Iranian leaders on curbing Tehran's nuclear programme. The talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, aim to build on a fragile interim deal to end the US-Iran war, but are complicated by fighting in Lebanon and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure from within his own party following Andy Burnham's by-election victory, which has fuelled speculation about a potential leadership challenge. Reports suggest Starmer may be considering stepping down, though a government source says he remains focused on governing.
The United States has refused to ease travel restrictions on Iran's national football team for their World Cup group-stage matches, despite the Iranian federation's plans to complain to FIFA. The team is allowed to enter the US only the day before each match and must leave immediately after, a policy the US says was communicated in advance.
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for high-level talks with Iran, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, as Tehran announces the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The talks aim to build on a framework agreement, but key disputes remain unresolved.
At least 12 people were shot in Chicago's South Side on Friday night when two men opened fire from a red SUV. Police report multiple casualties across the city since Friday, with political figures and federal action adding to the response.
Germany secured a place in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in Toronto, with Undav scoring the equalizer and a stoppage-time winner after Franck Kessie's opener.
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of video game giant Ubisoft, died in a plane crash near La Baule, France, on Friday. Authorities confirmed the incident, and the company expressed deep sadness over his loss.