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Argentina’s Messi Dependence Is Fading Under Scaloni
The world champions still look to Lionel Messi for leadership, but their record without him under Lionel Scaloni shows a team far less fragile than in past World Cup cycles
France start Mbappé, Olise against Senegal in Group I opener
Didier Deschamps’ side begins its latest World Cup run after the 2022 final defeat, while Senegal look for a sharper start after exiting the last tournament to England
Georgia, Alabama runoffs top Tuesday’s primary calendar
Republican voters are settling key Senate and governor matchups as primaries also unfold in Oklahoma, California and Washington, D.C
U.S. and Iran Look to Next Talks After Preliminary Deal
Iran’s foreign minister said negotiations would resume immediately after a Friday signing, while President Trump said he hoped the conflict would soon be behind both sides
Al-Amri’s first Saudi goal caps comeback against Uruguay
The Al Nassr defender, once cut from camp and under pressure from club fans, scored in the 41st minute after earning a place in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup squad
Trump’s trust gives Kevin Warsh room to reshape the Fed
Markets expect the new Fed chair to hold rates steady Wednesday, but his bigger test is whether he can build support for longer-term changes inside the central bank
Dartmoor pony cull fears grow over new grazing contracts
Campaigners warn Natural England’s new moorland schemes could force steep cuts to semi-wild pony herds, while ministers say no cull will be allowed
Streeting warns Labour race must not become a pledge auction
The former health secretary said he would not make costly campaign promises he might have to reverse, as pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership continues
Iran Says Israel Must Leave Lebanon Under U.S. Deal
Tehran says Israeli troops and strikes would violate the emerging agreement, while Israeli leaders say they are not bound by it and will keep forces in the south
Taylor Swift Fans Asked to Share What Her Wedding Means to Them
The New York Times Arts desk is seeking reflections from fans about the years they have spent following Swift and their feelings about her big day