- 6d ago
Meta kills Instagram AI image feature after four-day backlash over privacy and consent
The Muse Image tool, which let users generate AI deepfakes from any public Instagram account without permission, was disabled late Friday after criticism from SAG-AFTRA, CAA, and thousands of users.
- Jul 9
England's 9,200-mile World Cup odyssey: fans and players stretched by travel, tacos and a White House row
England have travelled more than 9,200 miles across five matches in five different cities, far outpacing quarter-final opponents Norway, while supporters on shoestring budgets chase the team from Boston to Miami.
- Jul 7
U2 drops 'Street of Dreams' as first single from upcoming album, first in nine years
The Irish rock band surprised fans on Tuesday with the digital release of 'Street of Dreams', the lead single from their as-yet-untitled 15th studio album, expected later this year.
- Jul 6
England beat Mexico 3-2 in World Cup thriller, advance to quarter-finals despite Quansah red card
Jude Bellingham's quickfire double and Harry Kane's penalty secured a 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca, setting up a quarter-final against Norway.
- Jul 6
England survive Mexico onslaught with 10 men to reach World Cup quarterfinals
A Jude Bellingham double and a Harry Kane penalty saw England overcome a red card and a hostile Azteca to eliminate co-hosts Mexico 3-2, setting up a quarterfinal with Norway.
- Jul 5
Haaland double sends Norway past Brazil 2-1 as Neymar announces international retirement
Erling Haaland scored twice late to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup round of 16, sending the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Neymar, who scored a consolation penalty, announced his international retirement after the match.
- Jul 5
Pogacar gifts stage win to teammate Del Toro as Vingegaard keeps Tour de France lead
Isaac Del Toro won the second stage of the Tour de France in Barcelona after teammate Tadej Pogacar slowed to let him cross first, while Jonas Vingegaard retained the yellow jersey.
- Jul 5
Mexico forced to return $1m in Rolex watches gifted by YouTuber Stevewilldoit after FIFA ethics rule
The Mexican Football Federation stepped in after Stephen Deleonardis, known as Stevewilldoit, handed out $1 million worth of Rolex watches to players and staff, citing FIFA's Code of Ethics.
- Jul 4
Morocco first team into World Cup quarter-finals after 3-0 win over Canada
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a late third as Morocco dispatched Canada 3-0 in Houston to become the first team through to the last eight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Jul 4
Switzerland ends 88-year knockout drought, faces Colombia in World Cup last 16
Switzerland ended an 88-year wait for a World Cup knockout win by beating Algeria 2-0, and will now face Colombia in the round of 16 on Tuesday in Vancouver.
- Jul 4
USMNT's World Cup dream crushed by Belgium 4-1 after red card scandal and political firestorm
A 4-1 loss to Belgium ended the host's run, but it was the overturning of Folarin Balogun's suspension after Trump's petition that turned a knockout match into a diplomatic incident.
- Jul 3
Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink before exiting World Cup in extra time
The tournament debutants held the reigning champions to a 3-2 thriller after extra time, having drawn with Spain and Uruguay in the group stage.
- Jul 2
Argentina stuns England with late double to reach World Cup final, then sparks Falklands row
Late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturned Anthony Gordon's opener in Atlanta, while a post-match banner reignited tensions over the Falkland Islands.
- Jul 2
Two confirmed dead in Mexico City crowd crush during World Cup celebration, third fatality reported
At least two people suffocated among a crowd of over a million gathered at Mexico City's Angel of Independence to celebrate Mexico's first World Cup knockout stage win in 40 years. Local media later reported a third death.
- Jul 1
At least two dead in Mexico City crush as over a million fans celebrate World Cup win
At least two people died of asphyxiation when large crowds gathered in downtown Mexico City to celebrate the national team's World Cup victory over Ecuador, authorities said.
- Jul 1
World Cup 2026: Mbappé double sends France into last 16, Mexico and Norway also advance
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0; Mexico eased past Ecuador 2-0 and Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to book places in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup on June 30.
- Jul 1
Homophobic chants and hotel noise: Mexican fans mar World Cup round-of-32 clash with Ecuador
Ecuador filed a formal complaint after Mexican supporters gathered outside the team hotel overnight with speakers and motorcycle engines, and later targeted goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez with a homophobic chant during the round-of-32 match at Estadio Azteca.
- Jun 28
Belgium to face Senegal as World Cup 2026 last-16 bracket is finalized
The full round-of-16 bracket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was confirmed after the group stage concluded, setting up a clash between Belgium and Senegal on 1 July and a marquee Portugal vs Croatia tie.
- Jun 27
Canada declares Alphonso Davies fit for World Cup knockout debut against South Africa
Coach Jesse Marsch confirms the Bayern Munich star is available for the first World Cup knockout match in Canadian history, ending weeks of injury uncertainty.
- Jun 27
Bellingham breaks deadlock and Kane sets record as England beat Panama 2-0 to win Group L
Jude Bellingham scored one and created another for Harry Kane, whose 11th World Cup goal made him England's all-time tournament scorer, securing a 2-0 victory over Panama and first place in Group L.
