Miami
- 5d ago
Sidny Lopes Cabral's extra-time curler for Cape Verde against Argentina voted FIFA World Cup 2026 best goal
FIFA announced on Monday that Cape Verde international Sidny Lopes Cabral has won the fan vote for the best goal of the 2026 World Cup, for a 103rd-minute strike that briefly levelled the last-16 tie with Argentina at 2-2.
- Jul 26
Juan Orlando Hernández returns to Honduras after Trump pardon of 45-year drug sentence, faces fraud hearing on 3 August
Juan Orlando Hernández landed at Palmerola airport on Sunday morning, eight months after Donald Trump annulled his 45-year narcotics sentence. He now faces a 3 August hearing on fraud and money laundering charges in Tegucigalpa.
- Jul 24
Kevin Hart's '72 Hours' premieres on Netflix: a generation-gap comedy that critics call a 'Hangover' retread
The comedy, directed by Tim Story and starring Hart alongside SNL cast members, follows an ad exec who crashes a bachelor party to study Gen Z.
- Jul 23
Lewandowski's Chicago Fire debut ends in 3–2 loss at Inter Miami as Suárez scores twice
Robert Lewandowski played 62 minutes without scoring as Chicago Fire fell 3–2 at Inter Miami on Wednesday, with Luis Suárez netting twice for the hosts.
- Jul 22
Inter Miami signs five-time Champions League winner Casemiro as MLS investigates tampering
The Brazilian midfielder, 34, signed through 2027 with an option to 2029, but the league is examining whether Inter Miami violated discovery rights held by LA Galaxy.
- Jul 22
U.S. sends first 18-tonne aid flight to Cuba under $100m Rubio pledge, targeting 700 families via church channels
The flight departed Miami on 21 July 2026 carrying rice, beans, oil, hygiene kits and flashlights, the opening delivery of a $100 million commitment by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that will eventually reach 196,000 families.
- Jul 22
De Paul: 'Our smiles bother them, our manners annoy them' after Argentina's extra-time World Cup final loss
Rodrigo De Paul, the 32-year-old midfielder with 94 caps, posted a defiant Instagram message to Argentinian supporters on Monday after La Albiceleste lost 0-1 to Spain in the World Cup final after extra time on Sunday evening.
- Jul 22
Trump administration seeks immunity for Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez in torture lawsuit
The State Department asked the Justice Department to file a suggestion of immunity for Delcy Rodríguez, recognized as Venezuela's head of state since March, in a Florida civil case brought by three Americans who were tortured and awarded $314 million.
- Jul 19
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on UK extradition warrant, face 59 charges including rape and child pornography
US Marshals detained the controversial influencers Saturday, hours before Andrew Tate was to co-host a bare-knuckle boxing event. The UK Crown Prosecution Service approved 59 charges spanning rape, human trafficking, and child abuse imagery.
- Jul 18
England beat France 6-4 in record 10-goal World Cup third-place match as Mbappé becomes all-time top scorer
Bukayo Saka's hat-trick and a Kylian Mbappé double that made him the World Cup's all-time top scorer highlighted a 6-4 England victory over France in Miami.
- Jul 16
Trump pushes for Poland's permanent G20 membership as Washington Post op-ed lays out economic and strategic case
A Washington Post op-ed by Hudson Institute fellows Peter Rough and Ulrich Speck says President Trump is advocating for Poland's permanent seat at the G20, citing its $1 trillion economy, 3.5% growth rate, and heavy defence spending.
- Jul 14
Marciniak waits on FIFA final decision as Collina admiration fuels historic double bid at 2026 World Cup
Szymon Marciniak was not assigned to either World Cup semi-final, leaving the Polish referee in contention for the 19 July final or the third-place match after French officials were ruled out by their team's progress.
- Jul 12
FIFA clears Bellingham's equaliser after spidercam controversy in England's 2-1 World Cup win over Norway
The equaliser stood after sensor data showed no contact with the spidercam wire; England advanced 2-1 in extra time in Miami.
- Jul 12
Bellingham double sinks Norway 2-1 in extra time, England into World Cup semi-finals
The Real Madrid midfielder struck in first-half stoppage time and again in the 93rd minute at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, overturning a spectacular opener from Andreas Schjelderup and a spirited Norwegian performance.
- Jul 11
Norway face England in first-ever World Cup quarter-final as Haaland and Kane duel in Miami
Erling Haaland's Norway meet Harry Kane's England at 23:00 CEST on Saturday near Miami for a place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, after the Scandinavians beat Brazil 2-1 to reach the last eight for the first time.
- Jul 7
Solstice and Element Solutions weigh $27bn merger as AI demand reshapes specialty chemicals
Honeywell spinoff Solstice Advanced Materials is in discussions to combine with Element Solutions, a deal that would create a specialty chemicals giant valued at about $27 billion including debt. Some reports suggest an agreement has already been reached, though no formal announcement has been made.
- Jul 6
Giannis Antetokounmpo officially joins Miami Heat after 13 seasons with Milwaukee Bucks
The two-time MVP leaves Milwaukee as the franchise's all-time leader in points, rebounds, and assists, and aims for a second NBA title with the Heat.
- Jul 5
France and Morocco book World Cup quarterfinal rematch as round of 16 kicks off
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 and France edged Paraguay 1-0 in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, setting up a quarterfinal clash in Boston on 9 July.
- Jul 4
Argentina survive Cape Verde thriller with 3-2 extra-time win, Messi breaks records
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal and Cristian Romero headed a 111th-minute winner as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami to reach the last 16, where they will face Egypt.
- Jun 27
World Cup 2026: Belgium and Egypt advance, nine round-of-32 ties confirmed
The 2026 World Cup group stage is nearly complete, with 28 teams securing their places in the round of 32 and nine knockout ties already locked in after Friday's games.
