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England have reached the World Cup semi-finals after a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami. Jude Bellingham scores twice to seal the victory; Thomas Tuchel has criticised the performance as “sloppy” but says mentality carried the team through. The team now faces a likely clash with Argentina in the next round.
The cyclospora outbreak has grown, with hundreds of cases reported in Michigan and neighboring states. Officials say no deaths have occurred, while investigations identify the linked spread and potential food exposures. Health departments urge caution and safe food handling as the outbreak continues.
A wildfire in Almería, southern Spain, has killed 12 people and burned thousands of hectares. Dozens remain unaccounted for as hundreds of firefighters and the Military Emergency Unit battle the blaze amid a heatwave.
Bavi has weakened into a severe tropical storm but remains a major danger as it moves northwest toward eastern China. Authorities have evacuated millions, with flights and trains cancelled and cities braced for heavy rains and floods. No deaths are reported yet, but damage is mounting across Zhejiang, Fujian and Taiwan.
Six people were wounded and two were killed at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto as police search for the suspect. Authorities warned the public to avoid the area while a large police presence remains. Ontario Premier Ford has called for justice for the victims.