The exchange occurred a day after President Donald Trump announced the Navy would help commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Germany's populist left party is considering an anti-establishment pact with the far-right AfD, potentially enabling the AfD to govern in eastern German states. This political maneuvering comes amidst a broader sense of national crisis, exemplified by the German football team's underperformance.
Australia and Fiji signed the 'Ocean of Peace Alliance' defence treaty and the 'Vuvale Union' economic treaty, with Australia investing over A$1 billion in Fiji over a decade. The agreements aim to bolster security and economic ties, countering Chinese influence in the South Pacific.
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban for stepping on an opponent's foot, allowing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup. The decision, reportedly influenced by a call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has sparked outrage from Belgian officials.
Britain intercepted two Russian "Bear F" maritime patrol aircraft in the Norwegian Sea after they approached the HMS Prince of Wales carrier strike group in an "unsafe and unprofessional" maneuver. The Russian planes dropped sonobuoys near the carrier before being escorted away by British F-35 jets.
Erling Haaland scored twice in the final minutes to secure Norway's first-ever World Cup quarterfinal appearance, defeating Brazil 2-1. Norway will face England next.
England secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, overcoming a hostile crowd, a delayed kick-off, and a red card. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added a penalty, with England's defense holding strong in the final half-hour to advance to a quarterfinal against Norway.
