SEATTLE, June 18 — River Plate kicked off their Club World Cup Group E campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds yesterday.‍

BEIJING, June 18 — Nearly 800 Chinese citizens have been evacuated from Iran following Israel’s recent military strikes, China announced on Wednesday.‍

LOS ANGELES, June 18 — Tensions appeared to ease in protest-stricken Los Angeles yesterday as Mayor Karen Bass lifted the city’s nighttime curfew. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump continued his legal fight to retain control over the California National Guard troops he deployed to the city.‍

LONDON, June 17 — The English Women’s Super League (WSL) will expand from 12 to 14 teams starting with the 2026/27 season, following a vote by clubs yesterday.‍

ALBERTA, June 17 — President Donald Trump said yesterday he is confident that Iran will eventually agree to a nuclear deal, while hinting at unspecified actions the United States will take once he departs the G7 summit.‍

 LOS ANGELES, June 17 — An Agence France-Presse (AFP) photographer is recovering after being struck in the face by a rubber bullet fired by law enforcement during a standoff with protesters in downtown Los Angeles.‍