- Ukraine’s foreign minister phoned Iran’s counterpart after Iran condemned a Ukrainian drone strike on an Iranian commercial ship, saying the strike was unintentional, warning against escalation and urging Iran to stop supporting Russia.
- Iran says one sailor was killed and another injured, demands restitution and insists any attack on its citizens or interests is unacceptable.
- Israel’s foreign minister also spoke with Ukraine’s FM about the shared threat from Iran and signalled plans to deepen cooperation with Ukraine.
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- Aaron Donald might un-retire to join the Rams’ star-studded defensive line alongside Myles Garrett — imagine that matchup of veterans together.
- Major receiver shakeups (A.J. Brown to the Patriots, Mike Evans to the 49ers, DJ Moore to Buffalo, etc.) — who will boom or bust with new quarterbacks?
- New Giants coach John Harbaugh went viral for a cringe clip before camp — easy small-talk fodder about whether he’ll fit as New York’s leader.
- Joško Gvardiol has signed a new five-year deal with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2031.
- The 24‑year‑old joined City in 2023 for €90m—one of the most expensive defenders ever—and has already won five major trophies, including the Premier League and FA Cup.
- Gvardiol called City "the best club in the world" and praised the young, world‑class squad while the club stressed its commitment to retaining top talent.
- IFAB said Breel Embolo should not have been sent off after a VAR mix-up in Switzerland’s World Cup loss to Argentina.
- The rules panel clarified that the VAR "mistaken identity" review can only identify which player committed a penalized offense — it cannot change or reassess the offense itself.
- UEFA welcomed the clarification and urged quicker, less intrusive VAR reviews and stricter enforcement on time-wasting going into the new season.
- A federal appeals panel refused to block President Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting, saying an injunction was premature but warning sweeping changes so close to November might be halted by courts.
- Other courts have already blocked the order for this year and the administration has appealed to the Supreme Court, underscoring the clash over whether the White House can reshape state-run election rules.
- The postal workers’ union opposes the order but says staff are preparing an online portal and other steps in case they’re required to implement it — a practical wrinkle that’s drawing attention.
- Iran offered a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with one-way shipping lanes mostly through Iranian waters.
- Tehran rejected Oman's proposal to split routes equally and said it no longer recognizes the long-standing Traffic Separation Scheme — warning the strait will stay closed if Oman refuses.
- Iran also warned it won’t allow third countries to de-mine the waterway, citing recent attacks as justification for tighter security.
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