- 2d ago
Trump blames Minnesota and Governor Walz for cyberattacks on state's water systems, not Iran
Speaking at Camp David on Friday, President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota's government and Democratic Governor Tim Walz were behind attacks on more than 30 municipal water systems, contradicting investigators who suspect Iranian involvement.
- 4d ago
Infantino's FIFA presidency on the brink after failed World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is battling to save his job after a secret plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors collapsed amid a global backlash, with European and North American confederations calling for his removal and council members moving to force an emergency meeting.
- Jul 25
Trump delivers meandering speech at rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, attacks journalists
At the Waldorf Astoria, three months after a gunman interrupted the original event, President Trump spoke for over an hour, mixing jokes with attacks on media figures and political rivals.
- Jul 23
Charli xcx swaps club beats for distorted guitars on 'Music, Fashion, Film', a 30-minute dissection of fame
The 11-track LP, produced with A.G. Cook and Finn Keane, trades hyperpop for fuzzed-out rock and deadpan vocals, drawing mixed but intrigued reviews.
- Jul 21
Irish government to outline €8.5bn budget framework with €1.5bn earmarked for tax cuts
Tánaiste Simon Harris and minister Jack Chambers will present the Summer Economic Statement to Cabinet on Wednesday, formally launching the Budget 2027 process ahead of its October 6 announcement.
- Jul 21
Ireland tightens e-scooter rules with under-18 ban, helmets and licences, but stops short of outright prohibition
Sales to under-18s will be banned from August, and all riders must wear helmets and hi-vis vests, hold a driving licence, and keep to 20km/h, the government announced.
- Jul 17
Burnham pushes for written constitution as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral race
Prime minister says decentralisation programme strengthens argument for codified rules, as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral contest.
- Jul 16
Biden to publish memoir 'Promise Me, America' on 17 November, says cancer treatment 'going really well'
The former president will publish 'Promise Me, America' on 17 November, two weeks after the midterms, and used the announcement to share that his cancer treatment is progressing well.
- Jul 13
EU experts recommend restricting social media for children under 13, propose tiered access model
EU Commission experts advocate an EU-wide restriction on social media access for minors under 13, with under-threes facing a total screen ban and platforms required to prove safety for teenagers.
- Jul 11
Ken Bates, who bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982 and sold it to Abramovich for £140m, dies at 94
The British businessman passed away peacefully in Monaco on Saturday surrounded by his wife Suzannah and family, Chelsea announced.
- Jul 9
Eurogroup agrees to study Spanish proposal for a European safe asset despite firm rejection from the Netherlands and Finland
Spain's push for joint EU debt issuance to create a safe asset and strengthen the euro met immediate opposition from frugal states, but the Eurogroup president confirmed the proposal will be examined further in the coming months.
- Jul 8
Gardaí investigate after woman in her 40s found dead at Killarney home
Gardaí have launched an investigation after the body of a woman in her 40s was discovered at a house on Muckross Road in Killarney, County Kerry. A post-mortem examination is due to take place at University Hospital Kerry.
- Jul 8
ABC accuses FCC of trying to 'sit in an editor's chair' in escalating fight over 'The View'
Disney-owned ABC filed a forceful reply with the FCC on Tuesday, arguing that its talk show 'The View' is a bona fide news program and that the regulator's probe threatens First Amendment rights.
- Jul 6
Maine Democrats scramble to pick new Senate nominee after Platner withdraws amid rape allegation
The party faces a July 27 state deadline, with a convention set for July 25 in Bangor and a crowded field of contenders emerging, including former state Senate president Troy Jackson and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
- Jul 4
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in ceremony led by Adam Sandler
The pop superstar and the NFL tight end tied the knot on Friday at Madison Square Garden, with actor Adam Sandler officiating and about 1,000 guests in attendance.
- Jul 3
Storms, heat and white supremacist march overshadow Trump's 250th Independence Day celebration
Severe storms forced an evacuation of the National Mall, delaying President Trump's speech until nearly midnight, while hundreds of white supremacists marched through Washington on the 250th anniversary of US independence.
- Jul 3
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony
The pop superstar and NFL tight end tied the knot on July 3, with Adam Sandler officiating and a 1,000-strong guest list that included Karlie Kloss and Patrick Mahomes.
- Jul 2
FIFA investigates Argentina players' Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta was overshadowed by a political banner reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas', prompting UK calls for sanctions and a FIFA disciplinary review.
- Jul 1
Victor Willis, Village People co-founder and lead singer of 'Y.M.C.A.', dies at 74 after brief illness
Victor Willis, co-founder and lead singer of the disco group Village People, died on June 30, 2026, one day before his 75th birthday, following a short but aggressive illness. His voice powered hits like 'Y.M.C.A.', 'Macho Man', and 'In the Navy', and his police-officer costume made him a pop icon.
- Jul 1
Colorado primary: socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette, extending Democratic insurgent wave
A 29-year-old democratic socialist toppled 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st District Democratic primary Tuesday, part of a left-wing insurgency that has now claimed multiple House seats.
