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Cairo, Egypt — In the hours before a historic day for millions of Egyptians, the scene is set across the country: flags flutter over cars and balconies, patriotic songs blare from loudspeakers, and cafes are transformed into mini stadiums.And from public transport to workplaces and markets, every conversation is centred around one question: Will the Pharaohs continue their historic World Cup run when they play against Argentina?Egypt face the reigning world champions in a round-of-16 fixture in Atlanta, United States, on Tuesday. But the match is no longer a mere football contest – it has become a national event that…

Sam Liccardo said he “groaned excessively” when the U.S. national team’s Folarin Balogun was given a red card. Yet the Silicon Valley representative objected after President Donald Trump pressed FIFA to review the play at issue, before the world soccer organization suspended the penalty and allowed the U.S.’ lead scorer to play in today’s knockout round match against Belgium. “We can’t win this way,” Liccardo, a Democrat, wrote on social media. “I won’t cheer FIFA’s capitulation to power.” Few other American politicians have expressed a similar sentiment, perhaps wary that they’ll be viewed as rooting against their own country’s success.…

The campaign targets have been high profile.St Petersburg was hit with drones ahead of Putin’s showpiece economic forum in June. Then there were strikes on Moscow itself, creating explosion videos that went viral.Now there’s a confirmed hit on an oil refinery in Omsk, Siberia, 2,500 km from Ukraine’s border. The drone must have flown undetected for many hours, which shows how stretched Russia’s own air defences actually are.Ukraine’s “influence” efforts also include Crimea, the peninsula which Putin seized in 2014 and which is deeply important to him personally.Ukrainian drones are now hitting military logistics, oil refineries and power plants there…

Norris, who confirmed reports Ahmed was released wearing a GPS electronically monitored tag, said having arrived in the UK before 1971 he was exempt under immigration legislation introduced in 1973 to protect citizens in the UK “most notably the Windrush generation”.He added foreign nationals are usually deported for committing the kind of “heinous” crime like Ahmed’s and the fact his has not been possible so far was “unacceptable”.Norris said “I can assure the house we have not given up and will not,” adding the nature of the offending demands we examine all options” and this included looking at possible amendment…

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The news that Folarin Balogun would be eligible to suit up against Belgium Monday night was met with near-universal celebration across the United States. Just don’t ask Belgian fans in the seat of U.S. power. POLITICO caught up with several of them at the Belgian embassy’s watch party at Wunder Garten, a trendy bar in Washington’s NoMa neighbourhood. “I had to keep up my vomiting,” said Johan Hamels, an Ottawa resident from Leuven in Washington on a business trip. “Rules are rules. Every team is briefed by FIFA. And for every game, it’s in one of their slides. That you…

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics says it expects to post a 19-fold jump in its profits, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips.The company forecast that it made 89tn won (£44bn; $58bn) between the start of April and the end of June, marking its third record quarterly operating profits in a row.Major South Korean firms like Samsung release forecasts of their earnings ahead of official detailed reports to help guide investors.Samsung’s latest forecast, released on Tuesday ahead of its full results due later in July, comes as demand for semiconductors continues to outstrip supplies – which…

Portugal captain admits his team’s last-16 match against Spain was his last outing in the World Cup.Published On 6 Jul 20266 Jul 2026Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup ended with a Spanish sting in the tail, courtesy of Mikel Merino’s last-gasp winner that earned a 1-0 round-of-16 win, but he was unwilling to make a hasty call on his international future.Ronaldo told reporters in the mixed zone on Monday that Spain enjoyed “a bit of luck” to score through substitute Merino in the dying moments of a match he felt could have swung either way.Recommended Stories list of 4…

The Treasury has refused to see defence spending as an engine for growth, former defence secretary John Healey has told the BBC.Healey quit his cabinet role after a battle over a long-delayed military spending plan, which proved to be one of the final blows for Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.A slightly-increased Defence Investment Plan (DIP) of £15bn was unveiled last week – but £4.7bn will need to be found in the next budget.Speaking to Nick Robinson’s Political Thinking podcast, Healey blamed the Treasury for refusing to allow higher defence spending, adding he believed it was in denial about the UK’s commitments…

The family of Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two, released a statement to local media in advance of Monday’s proceedings, which are scheduled to last through Friday.”Charlie was a beloved husband, son, brother, friend, and father,” said Kirk’s widow, Erika, his parents, Robert and Kathryn, and sister, Mary. “Every court proceeding serves as a painful reminder of his death and the loss that has irrevocably impacted our lives and the lives of his children.”Kirk’s parents and widow arrived at court separately on Monday.”We remain deeply grateful for the support, prayers, and kindness we have received,” the family statement continued. “This…