South Africa Football: Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa’s World Cup squad, has died; officials confirmed the death but have not released a cause, while police say an inquest is underway. International Crime: Irish police are facing mounting criticism after refusing to publicly identify a person of interest in the murder of American mother Jamey Carney, with reports saying the suspect traveled from Killarney toward Dublin before leaving for Turkey. World Cup Fallout: As teams regroup for the next round, Switzerland faces Argentina without injured star Johan Manzambi, a blow ahead of a quarterfinal showdown. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar’s prime minister spoke by phone with the UAE deputy PM about de-escalation efforts and regional stability, including adherence to a US-Iran framework tied to Strait of Hormuz security. Global Business/Trade: India exempted GIFT City IFSC entities from licensing requirements to charter foreign vessels for export-import cargo, aiming to boost maritime finance and competitiveness. Sports & Community: A NYC basketball tournament shooting left a European player dead and two injured, while Utah braces for extreme heat and new fires. Tech & Talent: Kuwait’s NBK launched “NBK Grow,” an 18-month mentorship program to build tech and data leadership. Science: A Chinese team says it has developed a carbon-14 nuclear battery designed to generate power for thousands of years.