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Mexico make winning World Cup start in red-card feast

There were more red cards than goals when co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to get the 2026 World Cup underway in Mexico City.

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Mexico Player Ratings vs. South Africa: World Cup Curse Emphatically Snapped

Javier Aguirre’s men got off to a dream start on home soil.

Sports Illustrated

Jay Clayton: Trump pick has long legal résumé but few intelligence credentials

Former SEC chair, who has reportedly socialized and played golf with president, has questioned integrity of US elections

The Guardian - US

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Three red cards in the World Cup’s opening game – why were the players sent off?

Bafana Bafana had two men sent off and Mexico another as the World Cup kicked off with a bang

The Independent UK

Mystery of how someone left giant ‘8647’ message on National Mall under investigation

The anti-Trump message was spotted in huge letters near the Washington Monument

The Independent UK

Iran’s World Cup camp in Tijuana unfolds under armed guard and political shadow

Iran’s World Cup preparations have moved to Tijuana, where armed security, exile politics and improvised logistics surround Team Melli

The Guardian - US

Belfast knife attack: False images, misinformation fuel anti-immigration riots

Police in Northern Ireland on Thursday prepared for further disorder, as anti-immigration riots risked entering their third night. The unrest erupted after a brutal street stabbing on Monday by Sudanese national Hadi Alodid, who has been charged for attempted murder following his attack on Stephen Ogilvie. False and outdated images…

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The Hills star Spencer Pratt issues five-word clap back after apparent LA mayoral defeat

Pratt’s post comes two days after he shared a cryptic photo on X

The Independent UK

Democrats to call on Vance to testify to House committee over Epstein files

Plan comes after major New York Times report alleges files became source of crisis within Trump administration

The Guardian - US

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County

The Independent UK

Years after oil pipeline protests, North Dakota and the federal government settle policing lawsuit

The state of North Dakota and the federal government have settled a lawsuit the state brought to recoup the costs of policing protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly a decade ago

The Independent UK

Knicks fans target Victor Wembanyama with jeers, thrown egg after Game 4

A video showed at least one egg tossed in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs star as he entered his hotel after the team’s Game 4 loss to the Knicks

The Guardian - US

US authorities investigate huge etching of ‘8647’ on National Mall grounds

Live webcam footage from atop the Washington Monument shows a highly visible ‘8’, while the others appears fainter

The Guardian - US

Republicans split on following Trump’s demands for restrictive voting bill

US president urges congressional Republicans to use budget reconciliation procedure to enact his priorities

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The Independent UK

Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tack

The Justice Department has announced charges against a Guatemalan woman accused of using false identification to gain custody of migrant children

The Guardian - US

Chicago officials search for suspect after burnt cross found in Grant Park

Police released photos of person of interest in Tuesday’s cross burning, often linked to white supremacy and racism

The Independent UK

ICE is now requiring additional training for agents hired under Trump’s push: report

The fast-tracked ICE training program began as the Trump administration pushed to hire 10,000 new agents to expedite the deportation of tens of thousands of people — but officials have since scrapped the program

The Independent UK

Judge acquits Democratic congressional candidate arrested at New York immigration court protest

A federal magistrate judge has acquitted Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander on a misdemeanor obstruction charge stemming from a protest at a New York City federal building last September

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The Guardian - UK

Trump claims US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreement, but Tehran says no final decision made

Iranian leadership has not confirmed claim, after the US president announced that planned strikes on Iran had been cancelled

The Guardian - US

US House blocks extension of powerful surveillance law

Measure failed in 198-218 vote after Democrats said they would block renewal of Fisa over naming of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence

Reason

2 Texas Grandmothers Who Overcame Addiction Wanted To Become Social Workers. The State Wouldn't Let Them.

Now Katherin Youniacutt and Tammy Thompson are taking their fight to become licensed master social workers to the Texas Supreme Court.

International Business Times UK

ICE Fast-Tracked Its Officer Training to Speed Up Deportations and Has Now Quietly Admitted It Was 'Insufficient'

ICE has extended its officer training programme after fatal shootings and whistleblower complaints revealed inadequate training.

The Times of India

‘Human shield’ on India border: Bangladesh opposition to launch protest over alleged 'push-ins'

Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami and opposition parties are protesting alleged Indian "push-ins" and border killings. They claim thousands were pushed back and 19 Bangladeshis killed by Indian forces. Opposition leaders demand stronger border security and criticize India's stance, emphasizing the impact on Bangladeshi lives and sovereignty.

The Guardian - US

Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst

With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Crans-Montana fire bereaved ask for murder charges against bar owners

Lawyers ask prosecutors to upgrade charges from manslaughter in light of text messages discussing fire risk

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