Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with two goals against Uzbekistan
The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in the sixth minute when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right foot to make it 1-0.
Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records its hottest day ever
France has recorded its hottest day ever amid an exceptional heat wave in Europe. The national weather agency says France’s national thermal indicator—an average of temperatures measured at 30 weather stations— hit a new record of 85.6 F.
Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at news briefing with Mexico's President
Wearing Mexico’s soccer jersey, Merlin waddled into a news conference ahead of President Claudia Sheinbaum and quickly became a star.
Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday afternoon that killed one person.
Despite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.
World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall through
The World Cup has been delivering thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders canceled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems between FIFA’s ticketing system and outside resale platforms.
Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as talks between the US and Iran hang in the balance
Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed Friday to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim agreement between the United States and Iran to end their war, officials said.
US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials
The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel.
US officials say Iran deal calls for diluting uranium at minimum, waiving sanctions, opening strait
A draft agreement by the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to, at a minimum, dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria.
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. is buying streaming platform Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion. The deal will give Fox access to the Roku Channel, first-party data and more than 100 million global streaming households.
What to know about the finalized deal to end the Iran war
Iran and the United States are trumpeting their tentative agreement aimed at ending their war as a victory.
What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
The United States and Iran once again appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister says
The apparent breakthrough in negotiations comes after Iran exchanged fire with the U.S. and Israel over three days this week, threatening to return the Middle East to full-scale war.
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament
After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived.
US strikes Iran in second day of renewed fire
The U.S. military says it’s begun another round of strikes against Iran.
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, as back-and-forth attacks threaten truce deal
The United States launched airstrikes Wednesday against Iran, and President Donald Trump said more were coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region.
Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.
Trump says US 'must' respond after Iran shot down US Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump blamed Iran on Tuesday for shooting down a U.S. Army helicopter close to the Strait of Hormuz and said the United States must respond.
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