LOS ANGELES, June 7 — Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have voted overwhelmingly to authorise a possible strike during the World Cup, just days before football’s global tournament begins.

PARIS, June 7 — US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned yesterday that Europe was facing what he described as an “invasion” of dangerous ideologies arriving by sea, drawing a link between immigration and the legacy of the D-Day landings during remarks in Normandy.

TEHRAN, June 7 — Iran fired a series of missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait yesterday following fresh American strikes, triggering strong condemnation from Gulf monarchies and further straining an already fragile truce.

WEST PALM BEACH, June 6 — England coach Thomas Tuchel said Friday that his World Cup hopefuls will not treat extreme heat and long travel between venues as excuses as they prepare for what he expects to be a demanding tournament.

WASHINGTON, June 6 — US President Donald Trump said Friday he wants his incoming acting spy chief to begin cutting staff, further fuelling controversy over the appointment of a man with no prior intelligence experience.

WASHINGTON, June 6 — US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran still retains about “21 to 22 per cent” of its missile arsenal, following a week in which Tehran reportedly launched dozens of missiles toward regional neighbours despite a fragile ceasefire.