The conflict in the Middle East intensified after the U.S. military reported that two American service members were killed in Jordan and another was missing amid renewed attacks linked to Iran and its regional allies. 

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearing its conclusion, with France and England meeting in the third-place playoff today while anticipation builds for Sunday's championship match between Spain and Argentina. 

Much of the United States remains under heat and air quality concerns as extreme summer weather continues to affect millions of people in several regions. 

European leaders continued to focus on security issues, including deeper defense cooperation and ongoing developments in the war in Ukraine, as diplomatic and military activity remained high across the continent.