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A pilot program invites people to play soccer under the lights overnight for the duration of the World Cup. The fields have seen no shortage of action.

He died from “a brief and sudden illness,” his office said. Over more than two decades in the Senate, he consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas.

In an interview on Sunday, President Trump recounted his last conversation with Senator Lindsey Graham, hours before his death. Mr. Graham sounded “perfect,” he said.

South Carolina law suggests his death triggers an Aug. 11 special Republican primary election, and the state’s governor can appoint a replacement to serve out the rest of his term, through early January.

Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule.

Key Republicans on the Judiciary Committee could push for concessions from Todd Blanche, in line to be attorney general, though they did not appear in revolt.

A surge of cases of the intestinal illness that causes diarrhea and nausea has been detected in 31 states, according to federal health authorities, but the source is still under investigation.

Members of Congress mourn the sudden death of the Republican from South Carolina, who died aged 71; Trump mulls replacement but ‘too soon’ to revealLindsey Graham has died after sudden illness, his office saysSign up for the Breaking News US emailUnder South Carolina state law, governor Henry McMaster may appoint a temporary replacement to fill Graham’s now-vacant seat. As Graham was up for re-election this year and won the GOP primary last month, there is also now a vacancy in the Republican nomination for his seat.After McMaster appoints a replacement, state law requires a special primary for voters to select a new nominee within weeks of a vacancy. The general election winner will take office in January, beginning a full six-year term. Continue reading...

Colt Gray, now 16, expected to change plea after pleading not guilty to 55 criminal counts in Apalachee shootingThe teenager accused of killing two students and two teachers during a 2024 shooting at Apalachee high school in Georgia has been scheduled to appear in court later in July for a “non-negotiated” plea hearing, according to records.Documents filed on Friday in Barrow county superior court in Winder, Georgia, show that Colt Gray is expected to change his plea at a hearing on 24 July, with the court scheduled to hold proceedings for both the plea and sentencing, as the Associated Press reported. Continue reading...

Stalled legislation aims to prevent cover-ups and help families seek justice after major disastersKeir Starmer is expected to use his final week in office to push the Hillsborough law through its remaining stages in the Commons after months of delays.This bill aims to strengthen support for families seeking justice after major disasters and create new offences for officials who deliberately mislead the public or seek to block accountability. Continue reading...

For many watching their team beat Norway at a south London nightclub the look was as important as the gameThe Carpet Shop nightclub in Peckham, south London, is ordinarily packed with rowdy crowds at the weekend. But Saturday night’s liveliness was not congregated around the DJ on the dancefloor, the crowd was at the sold-out venue for England’s victorious quarter-final game at the 2026 World Cup, and the young spectators were there for the fashion as much as they were for the football.Luke Grandon and Mattia Guarnera, both 27, are “massive” football fans, and their love for the game is expressed in their outfits. “I have a massive collection of vintage football shirts,” said Guarnera, wearing a white polo shirt with “LOVE” printed on the back from a limited-edition World Cup-themed collaboration between Lyle & Scott and the British artist Reuben Dangoor. Continue reading...

Authorities confirm worst toll in more than 20 years, as extreme temperatures in Europe force early closure of Eiffel TowerNearly 100 people, the largest proportion of whom were young men, died by drowning in Germany last month, authorities have said, as extreme temperatures in western Europe that have been blamed for hundreds of excess deaths geared up again.In Germany’s worst death toll from drowning for more than two decades, 99 people died in June, according to official figures, after temperatures rose as high as 41.7C (107.1F) in some areas. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Many aged care residents in Australia are charged for services they can’t use or understand, prompting an investigation from the regulatorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJeff Gilling was surprised when he looked at the contract for the aged care home his mother, Dorothy, was about to enter.Contained within it was a $52 daily fee for Foxtel, outings, newspapers and a choice of wines. Continue reading...

Digital customs declaration to be phased in at all international airports and seaports after successful Qantas trialGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe days of filling out paper arrival cards are to end for millions of travellers arriving in Australia on international flights.The Albanese government has announced it will roll out digital passenger cards to all Australian international airports and seaports after a “successful” trial on Qantas flights into Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Continue reading...

Data shows the rightwing party faces an obstacle in the form of urban seats – and the effect of preference flows is harder to predictGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s spectacular rise from a distant 6% of the vote in the last election to first or second in some recent polls has upended Australian politics. It has also made it a lot harder to predict what exactly will happen at the next election.Traditionally, pollsters and election experts would look at how preferences flowed in previous elections when estimating two-party preferred numbers, or translating polling into seat projections. This was fairly predictable when almost every seat would come down to a contest between Labor and the Coalition. Continue reading...

Trump says Graham was ‘a true American patriot’ while Zelenskyy says he’s ‘deeply saddened’ by deathLindsey Graham dies aged 71 – latest updatesLindsey Graham dies after sudden illness aged 71Washington woke up to the unexpected death of Republican senator Lindsey Graham, 71, who changed the course of modern history with his hawkish Iran platform and key role in establishing the stridently conservative US supreme court.Donald Trump was one of the first to pay tribute to the controversial South Carolina lawmaker, a close ally despite past differences, in a social media post. “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!” the president wrote on his Truth Social platform. “He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!”Trump later told NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday that one of Graham’s legacies as a legislator was helping to confirm US supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. Continue reading...

Tehran reportedly attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikesThere has been almost no visible traffic in the strait of Hormuz so far today, with only two oil products tankers seen approaching the narrow waterway, according to a Bloomberg report.As a reminder, the US president, Donald Trump, has declared the ceasefire over while leaving the door open for talks, and mediators have been trying to salvage a diplomatic solution despite the attacks intensifying. Continue reading...

Graham, a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina, had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.

The U.S. and Iran exchanged a barrage of missile and drone airstrikes amid a dispute over the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

Sam Altman insisted that Elon Musk was again obsessed with him because of an OpenAI model release earlier this week.

Iranian forces earlier said the Strait was closed and launched wide-ranging attacks at US allies and bases in the region.

The crush at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest left 97 fans dead.

Expert driver Paul Rees is claiming personal injury, which BBC Studios is disputing.

South Korea's Haeran Ryu says it feels like she was in an "unreal dream" after claiming her second major title in the space of two weeks by defeating Brooke Henderson in a play-off at the Evian Championship.

Donald Trump paid tribute to the 71-year-old South Carolina senator, calling him a "true American patriot" who will be "greatly missed".

The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in Bédar.

Willey is best known for covering the Vatican, and reported on five popes during his long career.

Graham was set to appear on NBC’s Sunday morning talker to discuss the collapse of the Iran ceasefire

The South Carolina Republican died Saturday from a ‘brief and sudden illness,’ his office said

Trump said the 71-year-old senator was ‘like a member of the family’ and a ‘tough one to lose’

‘He said he just landed from Ukraine. I said, that’s a long trip to make. He sounded a little tired,’ the president told NBC Sunday

Donald Trump has said Iran agreed to a deal before launching a drone at a ship

Colt Gray, who was 14 at the time of the shooting, was charged as an adult with 55 total counts, including murder, cruelty to children and 25 counts of aggravated assault

President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.

Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule.

Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record in Spain.

‘Sheikh Hamad will be fondly remembered across the Gulf’

Marc Lamont Hill challenges former United States diplomat Heino Klinck on the US-Israeli war in Iran.

Al Jazeera’s Basel Ghazoghli has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 31 recap, as England and Argentina reach the semi-finals.

Seven stories test America’s promises of freedom, opportunity and power as the United States marks its 250th year.

Former UK Ambassador to Qatar Sir Graham Boyce remembers the late Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.

President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stresses that improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities.

Cuba has often refused to accept deportations from the US. Where does that leave Cuban deportees under Trump?

Since a US-brokered ceasefire in October, Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,098 Palestinians in Gaza.

Graham was known for his hawkish views on US defence and foreign policies.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after a brief illness  AP NewsSen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’  NBC NewsInside Lindsey Graham's final push for Saudi-Israel peace  AxiosGraham's death ignites GOP scramble for Senate seat as Trump hints he already has a favorite  Fox NewsLindsey Graham dies after ‘sudden illness’; Trump says senator was like family  The Washington Post

Elon Musk and Sam Altman spar on X after Apple files OpenAI lawsuit  CNBCApple Sues OpenAI, Accusing It of Stealing Company Secrets  The New York TimesOpenAI Engineer’s ‘LOL’ Moment Set Stage for Legal Fight With Apple  Bloomberg.comApple accuses OpenAI of using stolen trade secrets to create its upcoming AI gadgets in new lawsuit  CNNSam Altman Says Elon Musk Is ‘Obsessed’ With Him In Boast About Latest GPT Model  Forbes

Iran Live Updates: After Intense U.S. Strikes, Iran Targets Gulf States and Claims Strait is Closed  The New York TimesU.S. strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states  PBSIran launches attacks on Gulf states after heaviest U.S. strikes in months  The Washington PostLive updates: U.S. conducts another round of strikes on Iran as Trump, supreme leader exchange threats  CBS NewsUS conducts strikes on Iran missile systems around Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports  Reuters

Box Office: ‘Moana’ Flounders With $43 Million Debut, Among Weakest of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes  Variety‘Moana’ Misfires With $43M U.S. Opening; Looks To Horizon With A- CinemaScore – Sunday Box Office Update  Deadline‘Moana’ Review: It Doesn’t Go Far  The New York TimesLive-Action ‘Moana’ Underperforms with $42-$46 Mil Opening, ‘Minions & Monsters,’ ‘Toy Story 5’ Continue B.O. Animation Domination  Animation Magazine‘Moana’ Live-Action Film Marks Low Opening for Disney Remake Franchise  Bloomberg.com