QtrendsEngland reach World Cup semi-finals after Bellingham's brace sinks Norway. The US strikes Iranian targets after Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz and fires on a civilian vessel. A mass shooting at Toronto's Latin street festival leaves two dead with the suspect still at large. Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China forcing the evacuation of over 1.7 million people. Israeli settlers detain CNN journalists and a US congressman in the occupied West Bank.
Jude Bellingham scored twice to lead England to a 2-1 victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals. The Real Madrid star's brace proved decisive as England booked their place in the semi-finals. Bellingham has cemented his status as England's indispensable superstar with his latest match-winning performance.
The US military has launched strikes against Iran in response to an attack on a civilian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has closed the strategic waterway, escalating tensions between the two nations. The US has demanded Iran publicly commit to keeping the Strait open and cease attacks on shipping. Fighting rhetoric continues to intensify as the standoff threatens global oil trade routes.
A mass shooting at Toronto's largest Latin street festival has left two people dead and four injured. Police say the suspect remains at large and a manhunt is underway. The attack occurred at the Salsa on St. Clair festival, one of Canada's biggest cultural celebrations. Authorities are urging the public to stay vigilant as they continue the search.
Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in China, forcing the evacuation of more than 1.7 million people. Shanghai and Hangzhou are bracing for impact as nearby cities begin evacuations. This is the second typhoon to hit China within a week. The storm also brushed past Taiwan and battered southern Japan before reaching the mainland.
Israeli settlers attacked and detained journalists including CNN crews on the anniversary of a deadly West Bank beating. US Congressman Ro Khanna also reported being detained by armed Israeli settlers in Palestine. The incidents have drawn condemnation from Democratic lawmakers. The settlers' actions have intensified international scrutiny of the situation in the occupied West Bank.