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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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Norway upsets balance as six European teams reach 2026 World Cup quarter-finals

  • Six of eight World Cup quarter-finalists are European teams.
  • Strongest European showing outside Europe in over thirty years.
  • Egypt's manager accused FIFA of VAR bias favouring Messi.

The knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup has come to be dominated by European sides, with six of the eight quarter-finalists — Belgium, England, France, Norway, Spain and Switzerland — drawn from the continent. Norway's progress helped tip the balance in Europe's favour, producing the strongest European…

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Elton John sets Mexico City dates to close farewell tour

  • Elton John adds two Mexico City shows to close his farewell tour.
  • Estadio Banorte gigs set for 2 and 3 October.
  • His first Mexico performances since 2012.

Elton John has announced two surprise concerts in Mexico City that will finally bring his mammoth "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour to a close, three years after it was thought to have ended. The tour was originally due to conclude in 2021 but was extended into 2023 after…

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Furious Egyptians rant World Cup is ‘RIGGED’ as manager claims FIFA ‘wanted Lionel Messi to stay in the tournament’ after controversial VAR decisions in dramatic defeat

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  • Egypt's manager accuses FIFA of rigging the World Cup for Messi.
  • Argentina came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in stoppage time.
  • Egyptian staff clashed with the referee; a coach was sent off.

Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has accused FIFA of rigging the 2026 World Cup, claiming the governing body wanted Lionel Messi to remain in the tournament, after a series of contentious refereeing and VAR decisions went against his side during Argentina's late comeback in Atlanta on Tuesday. The outburst…

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US Soccer officials barred by FIFA from Belgium World Cup match over apparent protocol violations: report

  • FIFA barred two US Soccer officials from the Belgium match.
  • Bans reportedly stem from protocol breaches against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • USA lost 4-1, exiting the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA barred at least two US Soccer Federation staff members from Team USA's World Cup last-16 match against Belgium on Monday, according to multiple reports. The two officials were named as team manager Sam Zapatka and vice-president of security Frank Pannell. The bans came at a highly sensitive…

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Abbott orders probe after Texas hospital advertises ‘birth packages’ in Mexico: ‘Citizenship is not for sale’

  • Abbott orders probe into a Texas hospital over cross-border birth adverts.
  • Billboards in Mexico offered births from $3,950, targeting pregnant foreign nationals.
  • Hospital removed the ads and denies facilitating any unlawful activity.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a state investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after the hospital confirmed it ran Spanish-language billboards in Mexico advertising "Birth Packages in South Texas" to pregnant foreign nationals near the border. The move matters because it feeds a wider Republican push against…

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Switzerland face Colombia in final World Cup last-16 tie

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  • Switzerland play Colombia in the World Cup's last last-16 tie.
  • Match airs Tuesday 7 July, 4 p.m. ET, on Fox.
  • Free streaming available via DirecTV, Fubo and Fox One trials.

The Hollywood Reporter previews the final Round of 16 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in which Switzerland face Colombia. The article's main purpose is to tell readers when the single-elimination match takes place and how to watch or stream it, including a number of free-trial options.…

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Broadway takings fall 20% over Fourth of July as Rudolph and Hargitay sell out

  • Broadway takings fell 20% to $29.3m over the Fourth of July week.
  • All 32 running shows saw dips; attendance dropped 11%.
  • Rudolph and Hargitay sold out in their final Broadway weeks.

Broadway box-office takings fell sharply during the week ending 5 July 2026, as the traditional Fourth of July holiday drew audiences away from theatres and towards celebrations such as Macy's annual fireworks display. All 32 productions running that week reported dips, with total receipts of $29,331,200 down 20%…

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Yamazaki to direct original sci-fi film Nue for 20th Century

  • Godzilla Minus One's Yamazaki to direct original sci-fi film Nue.
  • Made with 20th Century Studios and Ridley Scott's Scott Free banner.
  • Plot largely secret; a long-held passion project for the director.

Japanese director Takashi Yamazaki, whose 2023 hit Godzilla Minus One won an Academy Award for visual effects, is set to direct an original science-fiction film titled Nue for 20th Century Studios in partnership with Ridley Scott's Scott Free banner. The project marks another step in Yamazaki's move into…

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