News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - July 20

News Minute – Video of Major World Affairs - July 20

Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory

NEW YORK (AP) – President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. But to him, the real victor of soccer’s premier tournament just might be the United States.

Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) – Kimi Antonelli always believed he had the momentum in the Formula 1 title race even when results didn’t go his way. He made it count with a dominant win Sunday as his teammate and title rival George Russell failed to finish.

Russian attacks kill 6 and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, authorities said, again highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems.

Messi can conjure no more magic as crown passes from Argentina to Spain

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Lionel Messi could conjure no more magic. Twenty years after his World Cup debut and a career that lifted him above Pelé and Diego Maradona as soccer’s greatest player, at 39 he could not will Argentina to become the first repeat champion in more than a half-century.

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world. Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spain.

What to know about the challenges Andy Burnham will face as UK prime minister

LONDON (AP) – Andy Burnham will enter 10 Downing Street on Monday with a wave of enthusiasm behind him and a mountain of challenges ahead. His coronation as British prime minister may be short-lived as he faces the same struggles as his predecessor in trying to temper a cost-of-living crisis.

JD and Usha Vance welcome baby boy, the first to a sitting VP for 150 years

WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.

CENTCOM video released as US launches more airstrikes against Iran

CENTCOM video released as US launches more airstrikes against Iran