US opens World Cup campaign tonight vs Paraguay near Los Angeles. The tournament hosts begin their run in a high-stakes group-stage match.

Indonesia: Hundreds of students protest in Jakarta after Pertamax gasoline price jumps over 30% since June 10. Clashes erupt as demonstrators try to pass police cordons for Friday prayers; 4,000+ security deployed.

Mass protests took place in Indonesia amid rising gasoline prices. Since June 10, the Pertamax brand gasoline, the most popular, has risen by more than 30% — from 12,300 to 16,200 rupiah per liter. Hundreds of students took to the streets of the capital Jakarta; clashes began when participants tried to pass through police cordons to perform Friday prayers. Authorities deployed more than 4,000 police and other security personnel to central Jakarta.

Pope's plane lands on Spain's Canary Islands after technical problem, AFP journalist reports

Pope's plane makes unscheduled landing on Spain's Canary Islands due to a technical problem, according to an AFP journalist.

Kane Williamson, New Zealand's all-time leading run-scorer, announces immediate retirement from international cricket mid-series against England.

New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday in the middle of their series against England.

Anthropic disables Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all customers after US government issues export control order citing national security concerns.

Anthropic says it is disabling Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all customers after the US government issued an export control order, citing national security concerns.