Trump condemns Israeli strikes on Beirut, Iran blames US
Former President Donald Trump has condemned Israel's attack on Beirut, warning the strikes could derail ongoing efforts to end the US-Iran war. Iran has stated the attacks render further talks pointless and holds the United States responsible for Israel's actions. The Israeli military confirmed it struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut. Media reports suggest the escalation threatens existing diplomatic frameworks for resolving the broader conflict.
A small plane carrying skydivers crashed in Missouri, killing all 12 people on board including the pilot and 11 skydivers. Officials confirmed there were no survivors. The crash occurred during what appears to have been a recreational skydiving flight. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
The Netherlands took the lead against Japan in a 2026 World Cup match, with Virgil van Dijk scoring a header to put his team ahead. The match is part of a busy day in the tournament that also features Germany playing later. Scotland secured a win earlier in the day.
The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in 53 years, sparking massive celebrations across New York City. The historic victory led to spontaneous dancing and joy among fans, but was also marred by incidents including a teen being shot and buses being torched in Manhattan.