Sam Neill died of pneumonia at 78 after beating lymphoma
What's new: His agent said the actor had finished four projects in the past year, with more releases still to come.
BBC News (World), Antara News
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Sam Neill died of pneumonia at 78 after beating lymphoma
What's new: His agent said the actor had remained cancer-free after CAR-T therapy and had finished four unreleased projects.
The New York Times, Fox News +1
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ star, dies at 78
What's new: Family members said Neill remained cancer-free at the time of his death after years of treatment for lymphoma.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +2
Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' star, dies in Sydney at 78
What's new: Neill's family said his death was sudden and unexpected, and that he had remained cancer-free after treatment for lymphoma.
The New York Times, NPR +3
India, New Zealand forge strategic partnership in Auckland
What's new: The pact adds defense cooperation and naval exercises as both countries stress a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
China fires submarine missile into Pacific, jolting regional powers
Why it matters: Australia, New Zealand and Japan all protested, saying the launch added to unease over Beijing's military buildup.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +5
Five Eyes warns AI could outpace cyber defenses within months
Why it matters: The alliance urged governments and companies to harden systems now as AI speeds up and lowers the barrier for cyberattacks.
The Straits Times, The Hill
Egypt rallies past New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win
What's next: Egypt moved atop Group G on four points, while New Zealand stayed winless after losing a lead again.
Iran rallies twice to draw New Zealand 2-2 in tense LA opener
What's new: Boos during Iran's anthem gave way to cheers for both equalizers as politics and soccer collided at SoFi Stadium.
The Hill, Tribunnews
Hundreds rally outside Iran-New Zealand World Cup match in LA
What's new: A judge upheld FIFA's ban on Iran's pre-revolutionary flag hours before kickoff, deepening tensions around the opener.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
Iran rallies twice for 2-2 draw with New Zealand amid LA protests
Why it matters: Iran played after shifting its base to Tijuana when 11 officials were denied US entry and pregame protests deepened diaspora tensions.
Iran World Cup team ordered back to Tijuana after LA draw
Why it matters: Iran says visa, ticket and travel problems are disrupting recovery before group games against Belgium and Egypt.