The Club World Cup, which kicks off Saturday with $1 billion in prizes, faces many challenges. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF will play in the opener.

Chaotic scenes in which Sen. Alex Padilla was pressed to the ground and handcuffed by federal agents set the political world aflame on Thursday.

Israel strikes Iran after neutralizing Hezbollah as Tehran’s response falters, exposing deep regional shifts and vulnerabilities.