- 11h ago
Sánchez shares summer playlist on Instagram as Ceuta reels from mass border crossing
The Spanish prime minister's Instagram video, featuring 31 songs from artists like Charli XCX and Quevedo, drew sharp criticism as authorities worked to return thousands of migrants who crossed from Morocco.
- 15h ago
Vincent Pastore, 'Sopranos' actor who played 'Big Pussy,' dies at 80
The actor, best known for his role as Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on HBO's 'The Sopranos,' was found dead at his City Island home in the Bronx on Saturday. He was 80.
- 18h ago
Amsterdam Canal Parade draws hundreds of thousands as WorldPride kicks off under tight security
Prime Minister Rob Jetten joined 80 boats on the Amsterdam canals Saturday, as the WorldPride celebration unfolded with heightened police presence following last week's attack on Berlin's Christopher Street Day.
- 21h ago
Remco Evenepoel storms to record fourth Clasica San Sebastian win, beating Carapaz after a puncture
Six days after finishing second in the Tour de France, Remco Evenepoel overcame a late puncture to win the Clasica San Sebastian for the fourth time, setting a new event record.
- Jul 21
Liam Gallagher calls World Cup halftime show 'a bad trip' as Shakira's 'Dai Dai' tops global charts
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher likened the first-ever World Cup final halftime show to 'a bad trip,' while Shakira and Burna Boy's official anthem 'Dai Dai' held No. 1 on Billboard's global charts.
- Jul 20
Spain wins 2026 World Cup 1-0 over Argentina as Trump-Sánchez handshake and halftime concert dominate the narrative
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium, with Donald Trump and Pedro Sánchez sharing an awkward handshake and a first-ever halftime concert dividing opinion.
- Jul 20
UEFA president Ceferin boycotts World Cup final after FIFA reverses Balogun ban following Trump call
The UEFA president stayed away after FIFA suspended the automatic suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun, a decision that followed a phone call from President Trump. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
- Jul 20
Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and a Trump photo op: the World Cup final halftime show that broke football tradition
A 30-minute halftime spectacle featuring Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, combined with Donald Trump's on-field photo op and a pre-match intervention in a player suspension, turned the 2026 World Cup final into a flashpoint over American influence on football.
- Jul 20
Italian singer Noemi suffers head injury after falling off stage during concert in San Salvo, cancels shows for four weeks
The singer was taken to hospital in Vasto after falling while greeting fans during a free concert on 19 July; she posted a message saying she has a head injury and must rest for four weeks.
- Jul 20
FIFA's first World Cup final halftime show runs 27 minutes, draws mixed reactions for Madonna, Bieber and BTS
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured the tournament's first halftime show, a Super Bowl-style production at MetLife Stadium that ran more than 27 minutes and generated over $100 million for education programmes.
- Jul 20
Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber star in World Cup's first halftime show as Spain beats Argentina
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium featured the tournament's first-ever halftime show, with performances by Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber.
- Jul 20
Madonna, BTS and Shakira star in first World Cup final halftime show as extended break draws fire
The first halftime show in World Cup final history featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Justin Bieber at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, stretching the break to over 27 minutes and drawing sharp criticism from players and purists.
- Jul 19
World Cup final halftime show stretches to 27 minutes as Madonna, Bieber, Shakira perform
FIFA's first-ever World Cup final halftime show featured Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira, but the break lasted 27 minutes and 20 seconds, violating football's 15-minute rule and drawing criticism from former players.
- Jul 19
Spain clinches second World Cup with 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, FIFA probes final's mass brawl
Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated 10-man Argentina 1-0 in New Jersey, a match that ended in a brawl sparking a FIFA disciplinary investigation.
- Jul 12
BTS returns to Germany after seven years with sold-out Munich concert
The Korean pop septet kicked off its two-night stand at the 75,000-capacity Allianz Arena, the group's only German dates on the 'Arirang' tour, after a four-year military-service hiatus.
- Jul 10
Mbappé scores eighth World Cup goal as France beats Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinal
Kylian Mbappé's curling strike and Ousmane Dembélé's solo effort secured a 2-0 victory for France over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinal at a sweltering Boston Stadium.
- Jul 9
Shakira's assistant crawls behind her during live TV interview, then the singer teases a blockbuster Madrid residency
Shakira's video call with David Broncano's La Revuelta was upstaged when her assistant Diana crept behind her on all fours, sparking laughter in the studio and a viral moment.
- Jul 8
Justin Bieber and Burna Boy join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for first World Cup final halftime show
FIFA announces Justin Bieber and Burna Boy as the final performers for the inaugural World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, joining Madonna, Shakira and BTS in an 11-minute spectacle supporting global education.
- Jul 5
Ukraine secures US political agreement for Patriot missile production licences, interceptors on the way
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the political deal after NATO summit talks with Donald Trump in Ankara, with deliveries of PAC-3 interceptors expected in days. Technical teams now work to finalise the manufacturing licence.
- Jul 3
Ultimo draws 250,000 to Rome, breaking Vasco Rossi's Italian concert record
The Roman singer-songwriter drew 250,000 spectators to Tor Vergata on July 4, surpassing the 225,000 mark set by Vasco Rossi in 2017, and later announced he had written 'the most important song of my life'.
