WORLDFrance unfazed by Argentinian refs vs. MoroccoFrance head coach Didier Deschamps has played down the appointment of Argentinian officials for their World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco on Thursday.ESPN·July 9, 2026
WORLDHardaway Jr. given dad's No. 10 in Miami returnThe Heat formally introduced part of the family Wednesday, with Tim Hardaway Jr. getting his welcome-back-to-Miami news conference -- and getting handed a No. 10 Heat jersey, only this one with "Jr." after the family surname on the back.ESPN·July 9, 2026
WORLDTrump loses appeals court bid to delay paying E. Jean Carroll $5M in damagesTrump was held civilly liable in two trials for defaming E. Jean Carroll when he denied her claim he sexually abused her in a New York department store.CNBC·July 9, 2026
WORLDWould the US protect NATO allies if they were attacked?This is America: Jim Townsend says he is unsure whether the US would send troops if a NATO ally were attacked.Al Jazeera·July 9, 2026
WORLDTrump Says He’ll Ask Supreme Court to Rehear Citizenship Case, an Unlikely EventThe last time the justices granted a rehearing request after a case decision was in 1965. The court has only once reversed itself after rehearing a case.NY Times·July 9, 2026
WORLDWhich Country Has the Best-Dressed World Cup Fans?At World Cup matches featuring teams from five continents, our photographer captured fans, flags, fringe, face paint and at least one horned helmet.NY Times·July 9, 2026
WORLDConfirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600The number of deaths comes as healthcare workers threaten to walk off the job over a delay in payments.Al Jazeera·July 9, 2026
WORLDStarmer hints at bank holiday if England win World CupThe prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".BBC News·July 9, 2026
WORLDTrump to ask US Supreme Court for new hearing on birthright citizenshipIn June, the Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship for individuals born in the US.Al Jazeera·July 9, 2026
WORLDMorocco dealt huge blow as injured Saibari out of World Cup quarterfinalIsmael Saibari will miss the match against France in Boston due to a hamstring injury sustained last week.Al Jazeera·July 9, 2026
WORLDEight killed as landslide hits Rohingya school in BangladeshAt least seven children and a teacher were killed after a landslide hit a girls’ school at a refugee camp in Bangladesh.Al Jazeera·July 9, 2026
WORLDMet investigates donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaignThe former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false".BBC News·July 9, 2026
