27th Anniversary of Deadly Persecution of Falun Dafa; 2 Soldiers Killed in Iranian Attack Identified | NTD Good Morning (July 20)

This year marks the 27th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) deadly persecution of the meditation practice Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong. To raise awareness of another year of human rights violations by the CCP, Falun Gong practitioners and human rights advocates are holding parades and rallies around the world, including in the nation’s capital this week.

U.S. Central Command says another wave of airstrikes was launched against Iran on Sunday, targeting command centers, missile and drone launch sites, and military communications networks. According to Central Command, one American service member was killed in Iraq on Saturday, and two other service members died in Jordan, while a third remains missing following an Iranian attack on Friday.

Spain is back on top of the soccer world. After a hundred tense minutes at the packed MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, substitute Ferran Torres buried the biggest goal of his career. An extra-time strike that gave Spain a 1–0 victory over Argentina, and the nation’s second World Cup title. Coach Luis de la Fuente says his young squad is already looking ahead to defending its title and the 2030 World Cup. Spain will co-host that tournament, alongside Portugal and Morocco.