Bring on the World Cup fireworks as quarter-finals kick off In today’s Football Daily: A lip-smacking last eight lineup to tuck into The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
US in talks with Fifa over capitalising on World Cup success with 2029 Club World Cup The United States has expressed interest in hosting the 2029 Club World Cup as it seeks to capitalise on the commercial and sporting success of staging the World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Trump Denies £170 Million Blizzard Aid To Four Democratic States While Approving £634 Million For Republican-Led States President Trump denied blizzard recovery aid to four Democratic-led states while approving funds for Republican states, sparking allegations of partisan bias in disaster relief decisions. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze Ukrainian drones struck Russian oil facilities, igniting fires and causing fuel shortages across regions. Two oil tankers in the Sea of Azov were also set ablaze by these drone attacks. These strikes are part of Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russian fuel supplies to occupied Crimea. Meanwhile, the United States pledged… The Economic Times · Jul 9
Judges block Trump administration’s attempts to deny access to public service loan forgiveness to its perceived foes Two federal judges in different courts have blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deny employees of nonprofits that oppose the Trump administration’s political agenda access to a program through which they could avoid having to pay off all of their student loans. Both issued their judgments on June 30, 2026. The Conversation · Jul 9
The U.S. And Iran Again Exchanged Clashes. Oil Continues To Rise As a Result Oil keeps rising as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate. International Business Times · Jul 9
Justice Jackson’s birthright citizenship opinion includes Black Americans in the story of the nation’s search for equality In the annals of Supreme Court decisions, the public likely remembers what justices wrote for the court in famous cases, such as the Brown v. Board of Education ruling that outlawed racial segregation in public schools. The Conversation · Jul 9
We asked Ukrainians what they think of Trump – more view him as an enemy than a friend U.S. President Donald Trump lauded the “very good relationship” he has developed with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the NATO summit in Turkey on July 8, 2026. The Conversation · Jul 9
Trump's Hand Bruises Resurface At NATO Summit, Renewing Questions Over White House Stance On His Health Donald Trump's health is questioned again after visible bruises and swelling were noticed during the NATO summit, raising concerns about transparency from the White House regarding his condition. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
‘We are waiting for the Americans to save us’ – in crisis, Cubans have given up on reform from within When I first visited Cuba, the island was recovering from a severe economic crisis. It was 1996, and the collapse of the Soviet Union had ushered in a prolonged period of deprivation and hardship. The Conversation · Jul 9
Why Trump desperately needs Nato’s help to get out of his mess in Iran ANALYSIS: Despite launching a new wave of strikes, Washington knows that there is no military solution to break the deadlock in talks with Tehran. Daniel Keane argues that it is time for other countries to help Trump find a solution The Independent UK · Jul 9
Who is Count Binface – the alien space warrior standing against Brexit champion Nigel Farage? In a week when the race to become Britain’s next prime minister is effectively a one-horse race, there seems to be more suspense in another contest pitting Brexit champion Nigel Farage against a comedian going viral online. Is this a joke too far for Brits and their famous sense of… Euronews · Jul 9
Is Mitch McConnell Dead? MAGA Explodes at GOP Leadership Over Alleged Health Cover-Up MAGA influencers fuel speculation about Mitch McConnell's health as GOP leaders attempt to address concerns amidst limited public updates, sparking controversy and conspiracy theories. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 US and Iran trade escalating strikes as supreme leader is buried after days-long funeral Renewed attacks the largest since an interim memorandum was signed this June, with Trump saying fragile truce is ‘over’
International Business Times · Jul 9 The U.S. And Iran Are Clashing Again. Trump Says Tehran 'Badly' Wants To Deescalate President Donald Trump said Iran "badly" wants to go back to making a deal to deescalate renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 80 and Struggling: Trump's Air Force One Leg Scare Revives the Relentless Debate Over Presidential Age Limits A viral video of President Trump's cautious climb into Air Force One and a verbal slip during a speech have reignited debates about his health and age, sparking widespread social media discussion.
The Economic Times · Jul 9 US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Mideast, threatening the interim deal to end war United States forces launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday. Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire. Sirens sounded in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan amid the escalating conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of further escalation if shipping attacks continue. These events threaten an…
The Times of India · Jul 9 US-Iran trade intense fire; Hormuz shipping grinds to 'near halt' as Middle East caught in spiral again: Key points The Middle East edged closer to a renewed regional conflict on Thursday after the United States launched a fresh wave of strikes across Iran, targeting around 90 military and infrastructure sites, including railway bridges that Tehran says are part of a key trade corridor linking the country with China and…
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 From Seizing Voting Machines to Troops at Polls: Lawfare Warns of Donald Trump's Alleged 2026 Playbook Legal scholars warn that Donald Trump and his allies are openly discussing a 2026 midterm 'playbook' that could drag the US military into election disputes, despite longstanding laws meant to keep troops away from the polls.
Benzinga · Jul 9 Trump’s $4 Billion Oklahoma Project Paused, ‘Build It in Mar-A-Lago’ Community Says Inola, Oklahoma – a small rural community known as the "Hay Capital of the World" has become a center of President Donald Trump’s push to rebuild the American aluminum industry.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9 US hits 90 sites in Iran after Donald Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’ JUST hours after Donald Trump said that the temporary ceasefire with Iran was “over”, the US military carried out a reported 90 strikes amid…
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Nato chief Mark Rutte claims that Trump trashing European allies is ‘like a family argument’ Rutte previously raised eyebrows by calling Trump ‘daddy’ at last year’s summit
Sports Illustrated · Jul 9 France Confirms Verdict of Michael Olise Yellow Card Appeal Before Morocco Clash FIFA’s surprising reversal of Folarin Balogun’s ban ignited an entirely new debate.
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Lammy: Trump threats over Greenland feel ‘rhetorical not real’ The US president struck a conciliatory tone at the end of the summit in Ankara, Turkey.