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Mamdani calls on Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

The New York City mayor never endorsed, but several of his top aides have played leading roles on the progressive oysterman’s campaign.

Mamdani stays mum on Balogun controversy

"I prefer not to speak, if I speak I get in trouble," says the New York mayor as he channels soccer legend José Mourinho.

Infantino defends FIFA’s integrity against US red card corruption criticism

Infantino acknowledged discussing Balogun’s suspension with Trump but insisted the decision to reinstate the top American scorer was not the result of White House pressure.

Dallas police officials trade gifts with Egyptians after fracas

A Dallas officer was caught on video Thursday night shouting at and shoving Egyptian team staffers in the lobby of the team hotel.

Why Bosnia’s fans also cheer for Palestine

A nation that spent 25 years prosecuting its own genocide sees its history playing out in Israel’s war — while its leaders cozy up to Netanyahu.

Westminster catches World Cup fever

LONDON — Much of Westminster will knock off work at 5 p.m. U.K. time for England’s round of 32 match against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Presumptive PM Andy Burnham is planning to watch with aides, while Keir Starmer, the man he is likely to replace on July 20, plans to watch in 10 Downing Street. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has a shadow Cabinet meeting at 4 p.m. but is set to end it promptly so she can watch from her suite of opposition offices in parliament.

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