Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.
Cédric Jubillar, convicted of murdering his wife Delphine in 2020 despite her body never being found, has confessed from prison. He admitted to killing her after a marital row and promised to reveal the location of her remains.
FIFA's Appeal Committee rejected a challenge by Belgium over Folarin Balogun's eligibility to play against them. The RBFA's appeal was deemed inadmissible. Balogun's suspension was controversially reversed after a call from President Trump to FIFA President Infantino.
Spain has reached the World Cup last 16 without conceding, setting new defensive records including Unai Simon's minutes without a goal. Their strong collective defense and possession-based play, led by Rodri, position them as contenders, with a last-16 tie against Portugal next.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set for wrist surgery after an injury sustained celebrating a win against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. The 36-year-old's participation in the rest of the World Cup is now uncertain.
England fans celebrated their team's dramatic 3-2 World Cup quarter-final victory over Mexico, despite a 02:00 BST kick-off. Pubs stayed open late, schools hosted 'as-live' viewings, and many employers offered flexible working hours, leading to widespread jubilation and exhaustion across the country.
Super Typhoon Bavi, with winds up to 290km/h, made landfall on Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands, causing major damage. Guam and other islands are under coastal flood and high surf alerts, with US military and local officials initiating recovery efforts and damage assessments.
