United States

Trump, blaming alleged vandals, says Washington Reflecting Pool needs repairs

Trump did not provide evidence to support his allegation of vandalism.

Trump’s fears about economy undercut US leverage in Iran talks

Knowing that US President Donald Trump will be reluctant to restart the military campaign eases the pressure for Iran to end the talks quickly.

Former US coach Arena sees warning signs despite World Cup win over Australia

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - United States v Australia - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Alex Freeman of the U.S. celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Albert Gea

US defends Iran World Cup travel restrictions, says discussions ongoing

Iran are unhappy at restrictions that mean they can only travel to venues within 24 hours of their fixtures and must depart back to their training base directly after each game.

Trump escalates spat with Italy’s Georgia Meloni over G-7 photo claim

US President Donald Trump said Italian prime minister Georgia Meloni was doing “poorly in Italy”.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on June 18. Iran said on June 20 the waterway would be closed, citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement.

US-Iran nuclear talks stall over Lebanon before they begin

Smoke billowing from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike on June 20.

LAPD releases bodycam footage of officer shooting a Knicks fan’s dog

An impromptu memorial to Marie Marseille's dog Jameson seen at her apartment complex in Los Angeles on June 17.

ST at the World Cup

‘Rocky spirit’ needed for Brazil to deliver knockout blow at World Cup

Brazil fans at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ahead of the Selecao's FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Haiti on June 18.

Iran war gives Pakistan its biggest diplomatic boost in decades

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding as mediator, after it was signed by US President Donald J. Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

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