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Good morning, happy Tuesday, and welcome to The Morning Scoop, your rapid roundup of the biggest stories making headlines around the world today. From breaking news and royal updates to entertainment, politics, and viral moments everyone’s talking about, here’s everything you need to know to start your day.
Trump gives update on US pilots after helicopter goes down near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has provided a reassuring update after a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, confirming that both pilots survived the incident without injury. Speaking to reporters in New York, Trump said the crew members were “fine” and indicated that a full report into the crash would be released shortly.
The cause of the crash remains unclear, with officials yet to determine whether it was the result of mechanical failure, hostile action, or another factor.
World Cup referee blocked from entering US
Controversy has erupted ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from making history as the first Somali official to referee at a World Cup. Artan, who had already been selected by FIFA and held a valid visa, was stopped at Miami International Airport and ruled inadmissible following what U.S. Customs and Border Protection described as additional “vetting concerns.”