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Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

STEPHEN CASTLE

Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.

WATCH: Messi's massive night and Kansas town adopts Team Algeria

ABC News' Lara Spencer reports on the budding love story between a college town in Kansas and a team from North Africa.

Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to 'Robin Hood' has died, charity says

A giant, ancient oak tree located in the Sherwood Forest -- the iconic setting of the "Robin Hood" legend -- has died, a UK wildlife charity says.

Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup

Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup

WATCH: 'Robin Hood' oak tree dies in the U.K.

A 1,200-year-old oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died, according to scientists in the United Kingdom.

WATCH: Questions surround $14M Reflecting Pool renovation as new paint peels off the bottom

Washington’s iconic Reflecting Pool is still green from algae – and now the “American Flag Blue” paint is peeling off the bottom.

WATCH: Scottish fans celebrating their team’s World Cup return drank a taproom dry in Boston

Scottish fans celebrating their team’s World Cup return drank a Samuel Adams taproom dry in Boston according to reports. ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee has more.

Central Park Rides Halted After Fatal Fall From Horse-Drawn Carriage

ED SHANAHAN

An 18-year-old was ejected after a carriage horse bolted on Wednesday as the driver took a photograph. It was unclear how long the voluntary shutdown might last.

What Does It All Mean? Once a Year, French Students Try to Explain.

CATHERINE PORTER

The high school philosophy exam is a rite of passage for French students. This year included questions about Friedrich Nietzsche’s 1878 book, “Human, All Too Human.”

Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles Will Face Off in Maine Governor’s Race

JENNA RUSSELL

Mr. Charles, a conservative Republican, had led the field ahead of a ranked-choice runoff. But Ms. Pingree, a former Maine House speaker, had been in a tight race with other Democrats.

Matt Dunlap Wins Democratic House Primary in Maine’s Swing District

TIM BALK AND BAYLISS WAGNER

Mr. Dunlap, a progressive Democrat, is set to face former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, in a competitive general election in November.

How a mother's phone calls to police helped uncover the alleged UFC Freedom 250 plot

Her son, Tycen Proper, has been charged in the alleged plot.

Book Review: ‘Regime Change,’ by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan

FINTAN O’TOOLE

In “Regime Change,” two New York Times journalists offer a riveting chronicle of the weird fusion of reality and show business in the White House.

JD Vance’s Blunt Warning to Israel, and Why Waymo Is Struggling to Go National

TRACY MUMFORD, WILL JARVIS, MARGARET KADIFA, JAKE LUCAS, IAN STEWART AND MICHAEL STEINBERGER

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars

EDWARD WONG AND ARUNI SONI

The human toll and economic costs mounted rapidly after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.