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New Zealand choose to bowl first against England at Lord’s
New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against England at Lord’s, with overcast conditions influencing the decision. The result sets up a major early contest in the series and gives England first use of the pitch under tricky weather.
Aryna Sabalenka stunned in the French Open quarterfinals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka was upset in the women’s quarterfinals of the French Open by Russia’s Diana Schneider, extending the tournament’s run of surprises. The result is one of the biggest tennis stories of the day and reshapes the women’s draw heading into the final rounds.
Cycling stage win decided in a final-kilometer sprint in Belgium
A stage on cycling’s Tour of Belgium was settled in the closing kilometer after the peloton split late in the race. The finish underlined the tight margins and tactical racing that have defined the event so far.
FIFA bans reusable water bottles inside World Cup venues
FIFA said spectators will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums after a last-minute update to its code of conduct. The governing body said the move is for safety, extending prohibitions to bottles, cups, jars, and cans that could be thrown inside venues.
Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg oil terminal
Ukrainian drones reportedly blew up parts of St. Petersburg’s oil terminal while the city hosted an annual conference often dubbed “Putin’s Davos.” The attack adds to the broader wartime pressure on Russian energy infrastructure and high-profile domestic events.
House Republicans fail to block effort to halt the Iran war
House Republicans for the first time failed to stop an effort aimed at halting the Iran war, signaling growing divisions within the president’s own party. The vote suggests some lawmakers are willing to break with the administration on major foreign-policy decisions.
SpaceX sets price for what would be the world’s largest IPO
SpaceX reportedly priced its initial public offering at $135 per share, implying a valuation of about $1.77 trillion. If completed at that level, the offering would raise $74.4 billion and become the largest IPO ever.
World Cup venue security tightens amid conduct-rule changes
FIFA’s new restrictions on containers inside stadiums are part of broader tournament security adjustments affecting fan entry rules. The updated policy reflects heightened concern over objects that could be used as projectiles in crowded venues.
England prepare for opening Test amid New Zealand selection decision
New Zealand’s choice to bowl first at Lord’s also signals confidence in their seam attack under cloudy conditions. That tactical call is one of the most closely watched cricket developments as the Test begins.
French Open women’s draw opens up after top-seed exit
Sabalenka’s loss removes the women’s top seed from contention and changes the competitive landscape in Paris. The upset increases the likelihood of a first-time or lower-seeded finalist advancing from the remaining rounds.