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Pulisic fitness hangs over USMNT’s early World Cup qualification chance
The United States and Australia can each reach the round of 32 with a win in Seattle, while Mauricio Pochettino waits on his captain’s calf injury
UK information commissioner John Edwards resigns after workplace probe
Edwards said he had shown poor judgment with attempts at humour that were inappropriate and caused offence. Deputy commissioners are expected to keep the regulator operating
Iranian, Israeli athletes criticize U.S.-Iran memorandum
Sardar Pashei and AJ Edelman said the deal gives Tehran breathing room, while Trump has framed it as a way to avoid wider conflict and stabilize energy markets
Luzu TV drops host and production team after false report on Messi’s father
Florencia Peña apologized to Lionel Messi’s family after saying on live television that his father may have died, a claim relatives quickly denied
GTA 6 pre-orders start June 25 as Rockstar targets November release
The long-awaited sequel is set for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, but Rockstar has not yet disclosed the price or plans for PC and Switch 2
Turkey and Paraguay face early final after heavy opening losses
Both teams enter their second group match at Lopez Stadium under pressure after Turkey lost to Australia and Paraguay were beaten by the host United States
U.S.-Iran talks put on hold as DHS plans police face-scan app
Vice President JD Vance delayed a Switzerland trip for technical talks with Iran, while a DHS document outlines expanded local police access to ICE facial recognition technology
Saudi Arabia weigh low-block plan as Spain seek World Cup response
A Kooora analysis says Saudi Arabia may look to Egypt’s defensive model, with Lamine Yamal expected to be limited to about 45 to 60 minutes if he starts
Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches
The Met Office warning covers parts of southern and eastern England and south Wales on Monday and Tuesday, with health risks and travel disruption expected
Ronaldo starting debate fuels Portugal tension after opening draw
Social media criticism of several Portugal players has intensified after Cristiano Ronaldo played the full match in a draw with DR Congo