WORLDWhich teams are in the World Cup semifinals, and what’s the match schedule?Qualified teams, venues, kickoff times, key players, and how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals.Al Jazeera·July 12, 2026
WORLDUS launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of HormuzThe strikes follow an attack on a Cyprus -flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway.BBC News·July 12, 2026
WORLDBellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi nextJude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.BBC News·July 12, 2026
WORLD'Fresh arrest in killing of Widdecombe' and 'Saved by the Bell'New arrest after death of Ann Widdecombe and Bellingham brings it home for England leads Sunday's papers.BBC News·July 12, 2026
WORLDAlvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinalsJulian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland.NPR·July 12, 2026
WORLDWhite House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times ReportingThe F.B.I. director spent about eight hours at the White House Friday focused on the effort, which led to the subpoenaing of several Times reporters who wrote about the security of Air Force One.NY Times·July 12, 2026
WORLDMcGregor injures knee, loses to Holloway in 69 seconds on UFC returnThe referee stopped the welterweight contest at UFC 329 after McGregor fell to the mat three times in the first minute.Al Jazeera·July 12, 2026
WORLDToronto shooting: two dead and four injured at Salsa on St Clair street festival<p>Police say two people exchanged gunfire in shooting that mayor called an ‘irresponsible act of violence’ in festival attended by families</p><p>A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two men and wounded four other people on Saturday evening, police said, adding that what initially prompThe Guardian·July 12, 2026
WORLDToronto shooting: two dead and four injured at Salsa on St Clair street festival<p>Police say two people exchanged gunfire in shooting that mayor called an ‘irresponsible act of violence’ in festival attended by families</p><p>A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two men and wounded four other people on Saturday evening, police said, adding that what initially prompThe Guardian·July 12, 2026
WORLDAt least two killed in Toronto street festival shootingPolice say there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.BBC News·July 12, 2026
WORLDArgentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with EnglandArgentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.Al Jazeera·July 12, 2026
WORLDMessi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinalsArgentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday's quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived again to advance to the semis, where they will face England.NPR·July 12, 2026
