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Italy defeated Spain on penalties in the first semifinal of Euro 2020 to move onto the final where they await the winner of England vs. Denmark.

Tropical Storm Elsa is approaching landfall near Cedar Key, Florida. Heavy rain and flooding are likely across much of the South in Elsa's path. CNN meteorologist Tyler Mauldin hast the latest.

Bagram (Afghanistan) (AFP) – After American troops quietly withdrew from the Bagram Air Base last week, Afghan soldiers have been left with thousands of Taliban prisoners and worries of attacks. The sprawling complex was at one point home to tens of thousands of US and allied soldiers, and one of the most important military sites in Afghanistan.

Adam Driver, Bella Hadid, Bong Joon-ho and Helen Mirren pose as photographers line the Cannes red carpet. (July 6)

Very hot temperatures remain for much of the drought-stricken West as Texas sees heavy rain and flooding. Elsa, downgraded from a hurricane, is on track to impact much of the South. CNN meteorologist Tyler Mauldin has all the details.

Celebrations broke out in Rome, on Tuesday night and into the early hours of Wednesday, as thousands took to the streets to party after their team beat Spain in the Euro 2020 semifinals, advancing to the final.

Protesters gathered outside the home of Edward Cagney Mathews in New Jersey after a video of him shouting racial slurs and other offensive language at his neighbors went viral. Police arrested Mathews and he faces several criminal charges, according to the Mount Laurel Police Department.

Susie, the oracle pig, has predicted an England win in the Euro 2020 semifinal against Denmark, at a farm in Newcastle upon Tyne, on Tuesday.

WH press secretary Jen Psaki says that combating ransomware remains a top 'priority,' for the White House as President Joe Biden prepares to convene a meeting on Wednesday with key government leaders to discuss efforts to counter the attacks.

Following an Italian victory over Spain, coach Roberto Mancini says "it's not over yet" at a press conference, as the team advances to the Euro 2020 finals. Italy secured a 4-2 shoot-out victory in a match that had ended 1-1 after extra time.

Mekele (Ethiopia) (AFP) – Ethiopian soldiers captured by the Tigray Defence Force walk towards Mekele Rehabilitation Centre, in the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region. According to the Tigray Defence Forces (TDF), more than 7,000 captive Ethiopian soldiers have walked from Abdi Eshir, about 75 km southwest of Mekele, for four days.

"This Delta strain is a game changer," said New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian at a press conference announcing the lockdown extension. More than five million Sydney residents will spend at least another week in coronavirus lockdown, after detecting 27 new cases.