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1. UFC Freedom 250 LIVE: White House fight updates and results as Michael Chandler stars after Bo Nickal KO

   An unprecedented event on the South Lawn builds to two title fights: Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane

2. Is Spain v Cape Verde on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

   The European champions have Lamine Yamal fit and ready to play a part in La Roja’s opener in Atlanta

3. Eric Trump calls out ‘AI generated screenshots’ after post claims he asked UFC Freedom 250 commentator if fights were ‘rigged’

   His denials came as the combat spectacle unfolded on the South Lawn of the White House

4. Russian attack sets fire to centuries-old religious site in Kyiv and kills 5 in Kharkiv

   A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine has killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and wounded at least 13 people in the capital Kyiv

5. Trump UFC fight live: Melania and Barron settle in as White House cage matches go on despite rain delay fears

   More than 4,000 people have gathered at the White House for the UFC Freedom 250 event

6. Most Americans think nation’s best days are over, says new poll to mark 250th anniversary

   Most Americans have lowered their faith in institutions, from the military to news media and big tech, according to the report

7. Fifa makes key change after viral Vinicius Jr and Achraf Hakimi incidents

   Fifa faced a logistical problem in the build-up to Brazil v Morocco, but have now changed their policy for the remainder of the World Cup

8. The Curacao moment that vindicated Fifa’s controversial World Cup revamp despite Germany thrashing

   Germany 7-1 Curacao: They may have been outclassed on their World Cup debut but Curacaoans will never forget where they were when Livano Comenencia scored

9. Deal on ending the Iran war sends stocks soaring while oil prices fall

   Shares have soared in Asia after a deal was announced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz

10. The ingenious trick behind Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari resurgence – and why he can win eighth F1 world title

    Comment:Hamilton claimed his first Ferrari grand prix victory with a masterclass in Barcelona. Now, the 41-year-old has fans dreaming of a record-breaking world championship – and with good reason too