Here’s a look at what made news on June 19, 2025.

• Harry Kane is prepared to compete against Boca Juniors in the Club World Cup, despite delays to Bayern Munich’s flight to Miami due to thunderstorms. Despite the delay, Kane remains unfazed ahead of the game at the Hard Rock Stadium.
• President Donald Trump has criticized Juneteenth celebrations, suggesting that the US has too many non-working holidays which he believes cost the country billions of dollars and are unpopular among workers.
• Stephanie White, the coach of Indiana Fever, will miss her second game of the season for personal reasons. In her absence, assistant coach Austin Kelly will act as head coach for the game against the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco.
• President Trump’s decision to delay potential strikes on Iran has sparked a rush to revive stalled talks. This comes amid Israeli attacks on Iran and hopes among Trump’s advisors that Iran will be willing to negotiate.
• An editorial in The Guardian highlights the exploitation of Zambia’s resources through illicit financial schemes, a problem that has been raised by many Zambians but has met with continued resistance.
• A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from requiring states to cooperate with immigration enforcement in order to receive transportation grant funding, granting the states’ request for an injunction.
• Lionel Messi’s free kick in the 54th minute helped Inter Miami secure a 2-1 victory over FC Porto in the Fifa Club World Cup.
• Department of Homeland Security agents were denied entry to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, according to multiple reports, as the city continues to deal with Ice raids.
• New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is nearing a deal to buy shares in Crystal Palace, a move that could boost the FA Cup winners’ chances of playing in the Europa League next season.
• As Israel and Iran continue to clash, President Trump is considering whether the US military will get directly involved in the conflict, with a decision expected within two weeks.
• Charges against a Los Angeles protester accused of assaulting border patrol agents have been dropped by federal prosecutors, marking a significant victory for the demonstrator.
• Coco Gauff, fresh off her French Open win, was defeated by Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu in the Berlin Open, amassing 25 unforced errors and seven double faults.
• In the Club World Cup, Inter Miami faced off against Porto, with Lionel Messi making an early statement in the match.
• Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé has been hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis, causing him to miss the team’s opening game of the Club World Cup.
• The US Department of Homeland Security now requires lawmakers to provide 72 hours of notice before visiting detention centers, following tense visits from Democratic lawmakers amid Trump’s immigration crackdown.
• Republican senator Mike Lee’s response to a shooting in Minnesota has been met with shock, highlighting the lack of unity in the face of national tragedy.
• Concerns are being raised about the possibility of the US going to war with Iran, drawing comparisons with the disputed intelligence that led to the Iraq war two decades ago.