Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring two goals to help his team bounce back from an opening-round loss. The victory also saw Ronaldo reclaim a World Cup record from Lionel Messi.
Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has described a preliminary agreement with the United States as a 'declaration of American defeat.' This statement directly contradicts President Donald Trump's characterization of the memorandum of understanding as a major victory.
During a preliminary hearing in Amsterdam for suspect Chris Jude, lawyer Wendy van Egmond stated that the family of murder victim Lisa is suffering due to ongoing debates about police officers improperly accessing case files. The attorney described the public discussion regarding these privacy breaches within police systems as excruciating for the grieving family.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended his government in parliament against opposition accusations of systemic corruption. The defense follows recent legal developments including a prison sentence for his former top aide and the confiscation of his wife's passport.