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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon over the weekend killed at least 16 people, according to Lebanese civil defense, testing a ceasefire that took effect Friday. Israel said it was responding to projectiles fired by Hezbollah, while Hezbollah accused Israel of violations and said it remained committed to the truce.
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in a World Cup group-stage match, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinícius Júnior adding a goal and an assist. The victory eliminated Haiti, who qualified for the first time since 1974, while Neymar was sidelined due to a calf injury.
A fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, killed a 46-year-old Italian woman and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists. The blaze spread rapidly due to flammable palm roofs and wind, and its cause is under investigation.
Lebanon reported at least 18 killed in Israeli airstrikes, while Israel confirmed four soldiers died in southern Lebanon—the first since a US-Iran deal aimed at ending the conflict. The strikes have drawn international criticism and raised questions about the durability of the ceasefire.
Days after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, officials report at least 61 deaths, 40 missing, and a newly exposed shoreline stretching up to 200 meters in places. Geologists attribute the dramatic coastal uplift to a shift in the Cotabato Trench, leaving marine life dying on exposed reefs. Discrepancies remain in fatality figures, with one report citing 76 deaths.
Security forces in Niger are searching for attackers after an assault on Niamey's international airport killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians. Twenty-two assailants were also killed, and the airport has reopened to air traffic.
US Vice President JD Vance has postponed a trip to Switzerland for talks on the US-Iran agreement, according to the White House. Meanwhile, Iran announced measures to fast-track ship authorizations through the Strait of Hormuz, and US forces have lifted the naval blockade on Iranian ports. Reports also suggest a draft agreement could be signed remotely within days, though details remain unconfirmed.
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been granted authorization to enter Canada for the World Cup match against Germany, hours after the national federation said he could not travel due to visa issues. The reversal comes amid an ongoing French investigation into alleged match-fixing related to a yellow card Wahi received in a Ligue 1 game.
Teboho Mokoena's late penalty secured a 1-1 draw for South Africa against the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A match, keeping both teams' hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive. Michal Sadilek had given the Czechs an early lead, but South Africa's resilience earned them a valuable point.
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov dismissed European assumptions that the situation on the battlefield is shifting in Ukraine's favor as 'categorically incorrect.' He also commented on U.S. President Donald Trump's views and plans for visits by Trump envoys to Russia.
President Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran to extend the ceasefire for another 60 days, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions in exchange for Iran's commitment not to seek nuclear weapons. The deal, signed at the Palace of Versailles, includes a $300 billion reconstruction fund but leaves detailed nuclear negotiations to a 60-day period. Reports differ on the signing location and analysts warn the framework leaves key issues unresolved.
Rex Heuermann, a New York architect, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to the murders of seven women and admitting to an eighth. The case, known as the Gilgo Beach killings, involved young sex workers who had arranged meetings with Heuermann. Family members of the victims delivered emotional impact statements during the sentencing.
A Mississippi police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a shooting that killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley outside a Senatobia Walmart, prompting protests and demands for transparency.
Luigi Mangione's legal team initially planned to argue a psychiatric defence in his state murder trial, but reversed course a day later. The defence could have led to a manslaughter conviction instead of murder, resulting in a lighter sentence.
Australia completed a 3-0 T20 series sweep over Bangladesh, with Cooper Connolly continuing his strong batting form. Spencer Johnson's record-breaking spell and Matt Renshaw's career-best knock highlighted the series.
Mike Collins won Georgia's Republican Senate runoff, setting up a November clash with incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Meanwhile, healthcare executive Rick Jackson defeated Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the gubernatorial primary. Results in Alabama and Oklahoma also reflected the mixed impact of Trump's endorsements.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned as 'reckless' the firing of warning shots by a Russian frigate at a UK-flagged yacht in the English Channel, an incident that Russia says was a preventive measure to avoid a collision. The encounter, which took place about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, caused no injuries or damage.
A business jet crashed onto a highway in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday night, killing one person and injuring several others. Bystanders and first responders rushed to rescue the six people on board, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
England began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also on target. Croatia fought back twice through Martin Baturina and Petar Musa before England pulled clear.
Eight people were killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. Flight tracking data shows the bomber made a sharp right turn and nearly completed a 180-degree turn before plunging to the ground at a rate of descent nearly ten times normal landing speed. Officials say the investigation could take up to six months, and aviation experts suspect a flight control malfunction may have been the cause.