Wyndham Clark turning Open into runaway
Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open by 6 entering final round, lowest 54-hole score ever at Shinnecock Hills.
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Lebanese Turtle Conservationist Mona Khalil Killed at 76
Lebanese environmental activist Mona Khalil, who turned a stretch of southern Lebanon into a key sea turtle nesting site, was killed after being wounded in an Israeli strike, according to a local environmental group.
Belgique Iran World Cup Match: Doku Absence and Tactical Adjustments
Belgium's Jérémy Doku will miss the World Cup match against Iran due to illness, according to ESPN. The Manchester City winger has been battling a respiratory issue for two weeks.
Toy Story 5: Pixar’s Emotional Mastery Continues
Toy Story 2 set the emotional bar for animated sequels in 1999, according to Time Magazine. Now, nearly three decades later, the franchise continues to captivate audiences with its blend of humor and heart, as seen in Toy Story 5.
Israeli Strikes Kill 6 in Gaza, Including Al Jazeera Cameraman
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least six people, including an Al Jazeera cameraman and at least one child, according to health officials and rescuers. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) accused the cameraman, Ahmed Wishah, of being a terrorist in Hamas' military wing.
Undav injury-time goal sees Germany beat Ivory Coast to top World Cup group
Deniz Undav scored two goals off the bench as Germany pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in their World Cup Group E match, securing their place in the knockout stage for the first time since they won the title in 2014, according to Al Jazeera.
‘You Could Have Been the Greatest’: Trump Faces Israeli Anger Over Iran Deal
Tensions between the United States and Israel escalated as Israeli publications accused President Donald Trump of abandoning the country to its greatest enemy following his interim deal with Iran. According to Al Jazeera, the controversy has sparked public and political outrage.
Colombia’s Runoff Vote Haunted by Ghost of Far-Right Paramilitaries
Colombia’s presidential runoff on Sunday will see the winner inherit a nation still shaped by the legacy of far-right paramilitaries, according to security experts and political analysts. The candidates, Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella, both have histories tied to these armed groups.
Bolivian President Declares State of Emergency Amid Protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after 50 days of protests, according to BBC.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz to be closed over Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Iran has warned it may close the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon, despite a recent U.S.-brokered ceasefire. According to Iran’s semiofficial Mehr news agency, the move is a response to violations of a deal signed this week.
Israel and Hezbollah Continue Strikes Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon announced on Wednesday, cross-border attacks have continued, with Hezbollah rejecting the deal and Israel maintaining its military operations in southern Lebanon.
Cunha scores twice as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0
Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti in their World Cup Group C match in Philadelphia, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior adding the third goal before halftime.
African and Caribbean Nations Call for Formal Apology for Transatlantic Slavery
African and Caribbean countries have called for a formal apology and reparations from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade, according to the BBC.
Zelensky Stripped of Highest Polish Honour Over UPA Name Controversy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been stripped of Poland's highest state honour, the Order of the White Eagle, over Kyiv's decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), according to the BBC.
US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa
The U.S. government will begin a phased drawdown of funding for HIV programs in South Africa, citing the country’s failure to meet policy requests. The decision comes after years of funding through PEPFAR, which provided about a fifth of South Africa’s HIV program costs.