The Middle East is back on edge after the US launched dozens of attacks on Iran following strikes on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump has cast doubt over the future of peace talks.
Argentina survived a major World Cup scare with a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt to book their place in the quarterfinals, but the victory was overshadowed by controversy over a VAR review disallowing an Egyptian goal.
Meanwhile, new intelligence and economic data suggest Russia's wartime economy is under growing strain, with bankruptcies rising, growth forecasts cut and questions mounting over the long-term cost of the war in Ukraine.
