- Jul 7
FIFA refereeing chief rejects Egypt's claims of bias in Argentina's World Cup comeback win
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina dismissed allegations of favouritism after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina, saying match officials acted with complete independence, while Egypt demanded the referee's exclusion from the World Cup.
- Jul 6
Hamas dissolves Gaza government after 20 years, paving way for US-backed technocratic committee
Hamas announced the dissolution of its de facto government in Gaza on Monday, inviting a US-backed technocratic committee to take over administration of the enclave. The move is part of a stalled Trump peace plan, but Israel and the Board of Peace remain cautious.
- Jul 5
Trump reinstates Iran blockade and proposes 20% Strait of Hormuz fee as US strikes continue for third night
US President Donald Trump reinstated the blockade of Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as American forces struck Iran for a third consecutive night following Iranian missile attacks on two Emirati tankers.
- Jul 5
Turkey blocks LGBTQ+ cruise ship Scarlet Lady from docking, citing 'moral values'; operator reroutes to Egypt and Greece
Turkish authorities have denied the Scarlet Lady, a cruise ship chartered by US-based Atlantis Events for an LGBTQ+ voyage, permission to dock at Kuşadası and Istanbul next week, citing the country's 'moral values'. The operator has rerouted the ship to Egypt and Greece.
- Jul 1
Italy requests presidential pardon for Nessy Guerra after overnight detention in Egypt
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed the Italian embassy in Cairo has formally filed a presidential pardon request for Nessy Guerra, hours after the Italian woman was released from police custody following his direct intervention.
- Jun 27
Cape Verde reaches World Cup last 16 in historic debut as Belgium, Spain, Senegal also advance
First-time World Cup participants Cape Verde secured a remarkable spot in the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to top their group and Spain edged out Uruguay.
- Jun 23
Life term requested for four Egyptian officials in Regeni torture-murder trial
Rome prosecutors on 23 June 2026 requested a life sentence and three 17.5-year terms for four Egyptian security officials in the in-absentia trial over the 2016 torture and killing of Italian researcher Giulio Regeni.
- Jun 14
FIFA orders Egypt to remove Africa Cup of Nations stars from 2026 World Cup kit; gold numbers also changed to white
Egypt will wear an altered kit at the 2026 World Cup after FIFA enforced its rule that only World Cup-winning stars can appear on jerseys, forcing the removal of the seven stars representing their African Cup of Nations triumphs.
