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July 7, 2026

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Iran war: US launches fresh strikes after attacks in Hormuz

Skip next section Iran threatens to retailate after US strikes Published 07/08/2026Published July 8, 2026last updated 07/08/2026last updated July 8, 2026 Iran threatens to retailate after US strikes Iran’s Foreign Ministry reacted to the US strikes in Iran, blaming Washington for repeatedly violating their memorandum of understanding. “Iran is issuing a serious warning about the consequences of America’s breach of the treaty, and will take decisive measures to protect its interests and national security,” the ministry said in a statement quoted by the state-run IRIB news outlet. The strikes targeted a list of military sites, including air defense systems, anti-ship

July 7, 2026

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Breaking down 36 disastrous hours for American soccer as World Cup bubble bursts

Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. Usually, we like to look forward in this newsletter, but the events of the last 48 or so hours really require us to look back at what might be one of the worst periods for American soccer in its history. In the hours from the moment that FIFA announced Folarin Balogun would be eligible to play against Belgium to the final whistle ending a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of the Belgians, the US went from

July 7, 2026

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Girl proves to herself by breaking board during martial arts test

July 6, 2026Updated July 7, 2026, 11:55 a.m. ET Eight-year-old Margaux Fox discovered just how strong she was when she faced the toughest challenge of her black belt test. By the final portion of her exam at Champions Martial Arts in New Milford, New Jersey, Margaux was physically and emotionally exhausted. “Margaux had already completed a series of physically demanding fitness tests and multiple curriculum evaluations,” said Master Seongyeon Jang, who coached her during the test. “She had also successfully broken five boards using techniques like the roundhouse kick, tornado kick, spinning hook kick and back kick.” Fighting through tears,

July 7, 2026

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Belgium embarrasses Team USA before breaking out Trump’s signature dance celebration after fourth goal

Well, that was a brutal ending. Team USA’s World Cup run came to an emphatic close Monday night in a 4-1 loss to Belgium. But the lasting image wasn’t the scoreline. It was Romelu Lukaku breaking out the Trump dance after Belgium’s fourth goal. Surrounded by teammates, Lukaku celebrated as Belgium put the finishing touches on Team USA’s elimination, right here on American soil. Belgium celebrates after ending Team USA’s World Cup with a convincing Round of 16 victory. (Jane Gershovich/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) TEAM USA’S WORLD CUP RUN ENDS AS BELGIUM WINS ROUND OF 16 MATCHUP TO

July 7, 2026

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Female US rower reflects on ‘surreal’ record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii | US news

A Grand Canyon river-rafting guide who recently became the first US woman to row solo from California to Hawaii – traveling in record time – says she hopes her accomplishment inspires other women to push their limits and take risks. “It’s really motivating to think [that], maybe one day, I will get to see another woman work even harder to do what I did,” Kelsey Pfendler, 32, told ABC’s Good Morning America program on Monday, three days after completing the record-setting journey across the mid-Pacific. “And it would be so special to watch.” Pfendler set out on 21 May to

July 7, 2026

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Spain break Portuguese hearts late as Belgium cruise past hosts USA

Spain left it late to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ quarter-finals, breaking Portuguese hearts with a stoppage-time winner, while Belgium produced a dominant display to eliminate co-hosts USA in Seattle and complete the penultimate Round of 16 matchday. Portugal 0 Spain 1 Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ quarter-finals in dramatic fashion as Mikel Merino struck deep into stoppage time to seal a 1-0 victory over Portugal at Dallas Stadium. After a tightly contested encounter with few clear-cut chances, Merino’s decisive finish from Ferran Torres’ pass broke Portuguese hearts and sent Spain

July 7, 2026

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Mauricio Pochettino breaks silence on USA World Cup exit after Folarin Balogun saga

A disappointing day for Mauricio Pochettino endured in Seattle after the USA were comfortably beaten by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 04:31, 07 Jul 2026Updated 04:48, 07 Jul 2026 Mauricio Pochettino has spoken out about the USA’s World Cup exit(Image: FOX) Mauricio Pochettino refused to allow the Folarin Balogun suspension saga to be used as an excuse for the USA’s World Cup defeat. The striker was at the heart of one of the biggest controversies of the World Cup so far. He was originally serving a one-match suspension for his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but

July 7, 2026

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Iranian state media reports peace talks with US suspended but Trump insists they continue at ‘rapid pace’

Iranian state media is reporting that the country’s government has halted negotiations with the United States over an end to the war in the Middle East, in protest over Israel’s conduct in Lebanon. On Monday, local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he had ordered strikes on Dahiyeh, in Beirut’s southern suburbs, long considered a stronghold for the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah. Those strikes have yet to begin, but the threat has forced many to flee the area, making Beirut’s usually heavy traffic even more congested. Shortly after Mr Netanyahu’s announcement, however, US President Donald Trump announced there would

July 6, 2026

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World Cup games today: Breaking down today’s schedule

Updated July 6, 2026, 2:14 p.m. ET Editor’s note: Follow for live updates of every World Cup game today Day 26 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the third day of the round of 16. Two high-profile matches are on the slate. The Iberian Derby between Portugal and Spain gets things underway in Arlington, then the USMNT close the night against Belgium in Seattle. These teams will battle it out for a spot in the quarterfinals. All times Eastern and accurate as of Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. World Cup round of 16: Portugal vs Spain Time/TV:

July 6, 2026

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Is NATO at breaking point as it meets in Turkiye? | NATO News

NATO leaders gather in Ankara to tackle US-Europe tensions, defence gaps and support for Ukraine’s military resilience. The war in Ukraine and the fall out from the Iran conflict are high on the NATO summit’s agenda this week. But well before Secretary General Mark Rutte takes to the stage on Tuesday, NATO’s most powerful individual had already set the tone. “Ridiculous for the U.S.A. to continue along this one sided path when the relationship is not reciprocal,” US President Donald Trump wrote late last week. “They were not there for us!!!” Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list As