The United States and Iran exchanged new missile strikes this week as the fighting spread beyond Iran's borders to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the shipping lanes that carry much of the world's oil.

A proposal to open FIFA's commercial business to private investors has divided the sport, with European federations warning of a World Cup boycott and the Asian confederation joining the opposition.

Wildfires forced tens of thousands to evacuate across France, Greece and beyond as a heat wave pushed temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

The economy expanded at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, below forecasts, while a key inflation gauge eased in June and Wall Street fell sharply on a slide in AI stocks ahead of the Federal Reserve's next rate decision.

A cluster of right-of-center outlets has criticized policies and statements associated with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, from city-owned grocery stores to a proposed tax on secondary residences.