Nigel Farage resigns as Clacton MP, vows to stand in by‑election

Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election which he says he will stand in.

Bird of the Day, theme 'Orange'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #Orange.

Trump called FIFA over Balogun red-card suspension, president says

President Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension before the USA‑Belgium match.

Belgium beats USA 4-1, eliminates hosts from World Cup

Belgium defeats host United States 4-1 in the Round of 16 to reach the quarterfinals

Big Brother 28 cast reveal ('broveal') airs today

The show's cast reveal, billed as the 'broveal' by fans, goes live today as producers unveil Big Brother 28 houseguests ahead of the season start.

Art Fight 2026 attacks continue across feeds

Artists are posting dozens of Art Fight 'attacks' and team cards as the 2026 event gets underway on artfight.net.

Ringo Starr turns 86, fans mark his birthday

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr celebrates his 86th birthday on July 7, with tributes, events and fan messages worldwide.

Louise Lasser, Mary Hartman star, dies at 87

Actress Louise Lasser, the lead of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, has died at 87.

Trump to present World Cup trophy alongside Gianni Infantino

FIFA says former President Donald Trump will join Gianni Infantino to deliver the World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium.

Avatar Aang movie gets trailer, Paramount+ release set for July 25

The first trailer for Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender has arrived and the animated film will stream on Paramount+ July 25, after a Comic-Con screening.

Posts parody Trump saying 'I need you to find me four goals' after USA loss

Many posts mock a purported Trump call asking FIFA to 'find' four extra goals following the USMNT's elimination.

VAR overturns goal after retrospective review

A FIFA VAR review ruled a previously awarded goal out, citing a foul that occurred earlier in play and nullifying the score.

Monster Raving Loony Party to stand candidate in Clacton by-election

Appeals court upholds Marine Le Pen conviction, shortens office ban

Kevin De Bruyne left on bench for Belgium vs USA

Belgium started the Round of 16 without Kevin De Bruyne, a surprising selection choice for the big match.

Marvel Rivals Season 9 trailer teases Apocalypse, Jubilee, The Hood

Marvel Rivals drops a Season 9 trailer promising the game's biggest update since launch and new heroes like Jubilee.

U.S. revokes authorization for Iranian oil sales after tanker attacks

U.S. Treasury revoked a license allowing Iranian oil sales after recent tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator's racist posts

Mbappé calls senator Celeste Amarilla 'despicable' after she posted racist insults following France's World Cup win.

ICE officer fatally shoots Mexican man in Houston during traffic stop

An ICE officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an attempted traffic-stop immigration arrest in Houston, DHS says.

Kyle Lowry retires as a Toronto Raptor after signing one‑day deal

Lowry signed a ceremonial one‑day contract to retire with the Toronto Raptors after a 20‑season NBA career, six All‑Star nods and a 2019 title.

Mariska Hargitay to host the 78th Emmy Awards in September

Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14, airing on NBC from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE.

Midtown Manhattan building evacuated after structural failure warnings

Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to reach first Wimbledon semifinal

Gauff rallied from a set down to defeat Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and advance to her first Wimbledon singles semifinal.

Poll: Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas

Exclusive poll finds ~50% of Americans have trouble affording food and fuel; 57% say the economy is worsening.

Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died of allergic reaction in ICE custody

Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, suffered an adverse drug reaction that triggered anaphylaxis and worsened his asthma, the death report says.

Argentina come from 2-0 down to beat Egypt, reach World Cup quarter-finals

Argentina scored three late goals, Enzo Fernández netted the stoppage‑time winner, to overturn Egypt 3-2 and advance

FIFA suspends two U.S. soccer staff over Belgium World Cup game

FIFA suspended two U.S. team staff members for conduct tied to the match against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16.

Charles De Ketelaere scores brace vs USA

De Ketelaere scored two first-half headers as Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in the Round of 16.

Novak Djokovic outlasts Félix Auger-Aliassime in five-hour Wimbledon thriller

Djokovic beat Auger-Aliassime 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6(4) in 5h15m to reach the Wimbledon semifinals (will face Jannik Sinner).

Egypt stuns Argentina, 2-0, in World Cup Round of 16

Egypt beat Argentina 2-0 in the Round of 16 in Atlanta, eliminating the defending World Cup champions in a major upset.

IOC to end neutral-status vetting for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 Olympics

IOC advised sports bodies to stop a three‑year program vetting Russians for neutral status before LA 2028 qualifying events.

Prince Harry to hear High Court ruling in privacy case against Daily Mail publisher

The Duke of Sussex returns to the UK as a verdict in his lawsuit versus Associated Newspapers Limited is expected.

VTubers return to Dave the Diver for Into the Jungle DLC streams

Creators mark a one-year revisit by streaming Dave the Diver’s new Into the Jungle DLC.

Nintendo Switch Online adds Wario Land, Fortified Zone, Dr. Mario & Puzzle League

Switch Online added Game Boy Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, Fortified Zone and The Sword of Hope II; GBA Dr. Mario & Puzzle League on Expansion Pack.

Woman hit by child on Lime bike denied compensation, says Guardian

Jane Ouartsi suffered spinal fractures and a broken femur after a collision with a hired Lime bike and was refused compensation.

Administration demands states change voting rules or lose antiterrorism funds

BBC exposes jailers at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine

BBC investigation names detention‑centre officials accused of torture, sexual abuse and mistreatment in occupied Ukraine.

Pastor Doug Wilson says women should not be allowed to vote

NPR profiles Wilson as a Christian nationalist who opposes women's suffrage, has advocated criminalizing homosexuality, and has ties to Pete Hegseth.

Fright Club watch‑party chatter over 'Thrash' shark film

Viewers in #FrightClub trade memes and critiques about the shark‑centric film 'Thrash', likening its director to Sharknado fare.

Heliot Ramos homers as Giants roll past Blue Jays

Heliot Ramos hit a three‑run homer and San Francisco powered to an 8-1 win over Toronto

Zack Wheeler ties career high with 14 strikeouts in dominant outing

Phillies starter Zack Wheeler struck out 14 over seven innings while allowing one run in a dominant performance vs. the Reds.

England rout India, 125-run T20 win at Trent Bridge

England beat India by 125 runs at Trent Bridge, bowling India out for 76, the hosts' biggest margin in men's T20Is.

Karolína Muchová defeats Naomi Osaka to reach Wimbledon semifinals

Karolína Muchová beat Naomi Osaka 7-6(4), 6-4 to reach her first Wimbledon semifinal; Osaka's deep run ends in the quarterfinals.

Tour de France Stage 4, Carcassonne to Foix, riders face extreme heat

Stage 4 is 181.9 km from Carcassonne to Foix amid a heatwave; wildfires and spectator limits are not mentioned.

Maple Leafs hire Daniel Alfredsson as associate coach

Former Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson joins the Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach; John Gruden and Brad Werenka added as assistants.

US airman tried by US court martial over Cambridgeshire indecent‑exposure case

Hannes Marschalek, accused of exposing himself to a 16‑year‑old in Cambridgeshire, was tried under US military law instead of UK courts

Patrice Lawrence named Waterstones Children's Laureate 2026-28

Author of Orangeboy and Needle will use the two-year role to champion shared reading and belonging for children.

Twitch streamers push summer indie and retro marathons

Small and mid‑tier creators are going live with indie demos, retro playthroughs and VTuber Pride streams.

Beyond The Gates episode sees Tomas at Eva’s door, Anita face surgery

New episode features Tomas confronting Eva and Anita undergoing a lumpectomy; fans are posting hot takes and recaps

Resident Evil takes over Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas

Universal launches a Resident Evil interactive experience in Las Vegas July 9, Aug 30 featuring six themed zones, puzzles, characters and food offerings.

WWE Raw features title change after new faction member appears

LA Knight interrupted Seth Rollins on the July 6 WWE Raw in Chicago; Jimmy Uso attacked Knight with a superkick.

Thinktanks propose low-cost loans for home solar panels

New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab say a Bank of England-backed loan scheme could help up to 8 million UK households save hundreds on energy bills.

Nigel Farage to make statement on future in public life

Supporters invoke 'Ball don't lie' after USA exit

Fans used the 'Ball don't lie' phrase to celebrate Belgium's decisive 4-1 victory and mock the hosts' collapse.