WORLD2-shot penalty stalls DeChambeau's Day 2 surgeThe R&A assessed Bryson DeChambeau a two-stroke penalty following his second round in the 154th Open Championship for an infraction on the fifth hole.ESPN·July 18, 2026
WORLDYanks' Boone laments sticking with Cole in lossYankees manager Aaron Boone was left second-guessing his decision to stick with starter Gerrit Cole after a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Friday night.ESPN·July 18, 2026
WORLDMessi praises Yamal, calls baby photo 'incredible'...Argentina captain Lionel Messi called his viral 2007 photo with a baby Lamine Yamal "incredible" on Friday, ahead of their historic matchup in Sunday's World Cup final.ESPN·July 18, 2026
WORLDLeBron still mum as 'trust the process' sparks tiz...LeBron James finished off the fourth of four public appearances scheduled around the first two days of Fanatics Fest on Friday, and just like in the three that came before it Thursday, James kept his upcoming free agency decision to himself.ESPN·July 18, 2026
WORLDFever's Clark first with 40-point, 10-assist gameCaitlin Clark scored a career-high 45 points and had 10 assists for the first 40-10 game in WNBA history, and the Indiana Fever beat Seattle 110-107.ESPN·July 18, 2026
WORLDUS strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive nightThe US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.BBC News·July 18, 2026
WORLDMandela Day: What his legacy means in today’s South AfricaAs South Africa grapples with inequality and division, Mandela Day has taken on new political significance.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
WORLDManila protests ‘racist’ portrayal of Filipinos in China Daily videosThe Philippines protests China Daily videos depicting Filipinos as monkeys amid South China Sea tensions.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
WORLDAt least 14 dead after minibus rolls off mountain road in PeruAt least 14 people have been killed and five injured after a minibus in the Peruvian Andes lost control on a curve.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
WORLDVenice protesters rally against US ambassador’s superyacht tourProtesters clashed with police in Venice outside US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s superyacht.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
WORLDDefiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.BBC News·July 18, 2026
WORLDIranian official says the policy of negotiating during war is overMohsen Rezaee has warned that if the US continues bombing Iran, Tehran will escalate its response into full-scale war.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
