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Ecuador and Ivory Coast advance to World Cup knockouts as US Supreme Court issues key rulings

In sports, Ecuador and Ivory Coast secured spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages by defeating Germany and Curacao respectively, while India and South Africa advanced in the Women's T20 World Cup. In the US, the Supreme Court ruled against Hawai'i's gun ban in private businesses and blocked thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits. Other notable developments include significant transfer activity in football, natural disaster impacts in Venezuela, and political updates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

  • Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams.
  • Ivory Coast reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after a 2-0 win over Curacao.
  • The US Supreme Court ruled Hawai'i's ban on guns in private businesses unconstitutional and blocked numerous Roundup cancer lawsuits against Bayer.
  • Manchester City agreed to a British transfer record fee of up to £130 million for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.
  • Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast, causing over 180 deaths in a seismic doublet event.
  • House Democratic leaders held a hearing on fair elections and voting rights amid ongoing legislative and judicial developments.

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