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US and Belgium meet in Seattle for World Cup last-16 knockout tie
The Guardian’s live blog covers the USA v Belgium last-16 tie at the 2026 World Cup, held in Seattle. It matters because it is a knockout game with a quarter-final place at stake, and because the co-hosting USA have unexpectedly captured public support with strong performances, making this one of the tournament’s marquee ties. Both…
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Desmond Limerick thriller Deadlock set for screen adaptation by Matthew Carnahan
Filmmaker Matthew Michael Carnahan, known for the war drama Mosul, is set to direct The Gatekeeper, a thriller in development for Amazon MGM Studios and Di Bonaventura Pictures. The film is an adaptation of James Byrne’s bestselling novel Deadlock and marks another high-profile literary-to-screen project drawing established Hollywood talent. The story follows Desmond “Dez” Aloysius…
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Marcellus Wiley denies death threat claim as wife alleges Fourth of July assault
Former NFL Pro Bowl defensive end Marcellus Wiley, 51, was arrested for domestic battery on 4 July after his wife, Annemarie, called police to report an assault at a Marriott hotel in Orlando, Florida. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by the New York Post, Annemarie alleges that Wiley threatened to kill her and became…
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Heated Rivalry and other favourites blocked by Emmy eligibility rules
Ahead of the 2026 Primetime Emmy nominations, announced at 8:30 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Deadline explains why several popular and acclaimed shows will not feature this year. The reasons come down to Academy eligibility rules rather than quality, so fans should not be surprised to find favourites missing from the list. The biggest talking point…
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USA to face Belgium in 2026 World Cup last-16 knockout tie
The United States men’s national team are set to face Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a single-elimination knockout fixture in which the losing side is out of the tournament. The match takes place on Monday 6 July at Lumen Field in Seattle (branded “Seattle Stadium” for the tournament),…
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Venezuela kept at level 3 travel advisory after major earthquake
The US State Department has updated its travel advisory for Venezuela, urging Americans to reconsider visiting the South American country following a major earthquake. In an update dated 27 June, officials added recent seismic activity to a list of existing dangers, keeping Venezuela at a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” rating. The move matters because it…
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FCC to scrap rule requiring ISPs to itemise all broadband fees
The US Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on 22 July 2026 to scrap a Biden-era rule that requires internet service providers to itemise every “passthrough” fee on their broadband price labels. Instead of listing each charge separately, ISPs will be permitted to bundle them into a single “up to” figure, making it harder…
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Graham Platner Senate campaign teeters as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine Democratic US Senate nominee has been accused by an ex-girlfriend of forcing himself on her after barging into her home ‘blackout drunk.’
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Sun Bay boardwalk erupts as police arrest 400 during July 4 unrest
California’s Newport Beach was plunged into chaos after more than 400 people were arrested amid scenes of riots and explosions.
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Miyazaki’s remarkable FromSoftware career is underrated, says veteran Tekken producer
Harada says the Souls series “was the result of everything Miyazaki and his team had built up through their previous titles.”