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The NFL has requested that the Department of Homeland Security remove a video featuring former player Brian Dawkins, used to illustrate border protection readiness. The video highlighted his career moments alongside a message regarding an approaching immigrant caravan, which the NFL deemed inappropriate.

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race for United Nations secretary-general following disappointing poll results. In her announcement, Bachelet stated the time was not right for her candidacy, which garnered only one encouraging vote in a recent straw poll.

Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, marking the first fatalities from the disease in the United States this year. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 393 confirmed cases of measles in the state amidst concerns over declining vaccination rates.

The US Department of Agriculture has proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, affecting nearly 45 million acres of national forest land. Secretary Brooke Rollins stated the move aims to reduce wildfire risk by giving local forest managers more control, despite concerns from environmental groups about potential developments increasing wildfire risks.

British tourists are warned of a surge in cyclosporiasis cases linked to recent travel to Mexico, with the UKHSA reporting 67 infections since April.

A cable car at a fair in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico, fell 20 feet but caused no injuries, prompting local authorities to suspend the attraction for safety inspections.

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported that shredded lettuce from a supplier in Mexico was distributed to Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states, prompting concerns over potential health risks associated with the product.

A tsunami warning is in effect after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico, with waves expected along the nearby coasts.

Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa, has died after competing in three matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The South African Football Players Union confirmed his passing, stating it is a significant loss to both his family and the football community. No cause of death has been disclosed.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup’s total carbon footprint is estimated at approximately 7.8 million tonnes of CO2e, with 88 per cent attributed to spectator travel. Calls are being made for a Sports Climate Responsibility Fund to address these emissions through sustainable initiatives and independent oversight.