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Switzerland Beats Colombia on Penalties to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals

Ruben Vargas converted the decisive kick as Switzerland won 4-3 in a shootout after a scoreless 120 minutes in Vancouver.

Jul 7, 2026

Egypt Coach Calls World Cup Loss to Argentina Cheating

Hossam Hassan said officials ignored a shirt pull, disallowed a goal, and failed to stop a racist incident during a 3-2 defeat in Atlanta.

Jul 7, 2026

US Strikes Iran After Three Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command launched the assault Tuesday after Iran targeted commercial vessels from Qatar and Saudi Arabia near the strategic waterway.

Jul 7, 2026

Sexual Assault Allegation Against Graham Platner Shakes Maine Senate Race

A former girlfriend told Politico that Platner entered her home while intoxicated in 2021 and forced her to have sex despite her repeated objections.

Jul 7, 2026

Walmart Cuts Prices on Beef, Soda and Groceries Across Thousands of Items

Coca-Cola 24-packs dropped by 33 percent, and fresh sweet corn fell from 68 cents to 25 cents each.

Jul 7, 2026

NATO Leaders Gather in Ankara as Tanker Burns in Strait of Hormuz

A Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker was struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz on the same day Trump arrived for the alliance's annual summit.

Jul 7, 2026

Paris Court Reduces Le Pen's Ban, Opens Path to 2027 Presidential Race

The appeals court cut her office ban to 45 months but added an electronic bracelet condition she has called unworkable.

Jul 7, 2026

British Wildcard Arthur Fery Reaches Wimbledon Quarterfinals After Five-Set Comeback

The 23-year-old, ranked outside the top 100, defeated former world number three Grigor Dimitrov on Centre Court to become the first wildcard in the Wimbledon men's last eight since Nick Kyrgios in 2014.

Jul 6, 2026

Canada Selects Germany's TKMS to Build Up to 12 New Submarines

The contract, described as the largest defence procurement in Canadian history, could total up to 50 billion Canadian dollars when operations and maintenance are included.

Jul 6, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded to Miami Heat From Milwaukee Bucks

The two-time MVP joins Miami in a multi-player deal that also sends Bobby Portis south and Tyler Herro to Milwaukee.

Jul 6, 2026

Spain Eliminates Portugal 1-0 on Late Goal, Likely Ending Ronaldo's World Cup Career

Substitute Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time in Arlington, sending Spain to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010.

Jul 6, 2026

Trump Call to FIFA Chief Puts Balogun Back in US Starting Lineup

Belgium and UEFA condemned the decision as unprecedented, with Belgium fans chanting "FIFA Mafia" outside the stadium.

Jul 6, 2026