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The broadcast began with coverage of England's World Cup match against Mexico, noting tight security at the team hotel in Mexico City where players were booed. FIFA abandoned plans to bring the match forward due to thunderstorms, reverting to the original kick-off time. The report included fan reactions and a live update from outside the hotel. Prince Harry will visit London next week without his wife and children after his request for police protection was rejected; no decision has been made on whether his family will join him later.

Celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US independence were underway, though some events were cancelled due to a heatwave, and the RAF Red Arrows took part in a flyover. In Iran, funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in US-Israeli strikes, continued in Tehran, with the regime presenting a show of unity. Russia warned that Ukrainian attacks would not go unanswered after drone strikes hit St Petersburg and a key port. Former home secretary Lord Blunkett told the BBC that the police service in England and Wales is not good enough and needs an ethical reset.

At Wimbledon, Serena Williams withdrew from the women's doubles due to a knee injury, while British wild card Arthur Ferry advanced to the last 16 after a five-set comeback. In other tennis news, Alexandra Iala of the Philippines defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek. In the World Cup, Morocco became the first team to reach the quarterfinals with a 3-0 win over Canada. The broadcast also reported the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City, with details of the celebrity guests and ceremony.

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