President Trump announced a "historic" deal for Hamas's complete disarmament, brokered by his Board of Peace with mediators Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar. However, a senior Hamas official disputed the terms, stating Israel must first withdraw from parts of Gaza, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement called the deal "inaccurate."
US President Trump announced a Hamas disarmament agreement in Gaza, but Israel has met the deal's terms for withdrawal and transfer of power to a Palestinian administration with strong opposition, citing security concerns and internal political pressures ahead of upcoming elections.
Jamshedpur FC, the 2022 Indian Super League Shield winners, will not participate in the 2026-27 ISL season after failing to pay the Rs 55 lakh participation fee. The Tata Steel-owned club will cease league operations but remains committed to grassroots football development in India, honoring existing contracts.
The FCC's move to order early license renewals for ABC stations, following calls from President Trump to punish the network for disfavored speech, faces broad opposition from liberal and conservative groups, former FCC officials, and members of Congress, who warn of censorship and dangerous precedent.
A senior Israeli official stated that troops will not withdraw from Gaza without Hamas's genuine disarmament, while Hamas conditioned handing over heavy weapons on Israel ending aggression and withdrawing forces. This disagreement follows Donald Trump's announcement of a disarmament agreement as part of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan.
Military strikes between Yemen's Houthi militia and Saudi Arabia have escalated, threatening a 2022 truce, with both sides exchanging attacks and blockades, raising concerns over regional stability and Yemen's humanitarian crisis.
Hamas has agreed to a deal for its de-weaponization and gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, but the text is unreleased. Israel's far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir opposes it, while the EU welcomed it cautiously. US President Trump earlier announced the "historic deal."
The UK's Cyber Choices programme, also known as Cyber Prevent, is successfully diverting young hackers like 16-year-old Lucas from cybercrime by offering positive encouragement and professional training opportunities, addressing the rising issue of teenage hacking groups.
After a "chaotic" World Cup end, Josko Gvardiol is focused on becoming a key figure in Manchester City's new era under Enzo Maresca. The defender, who recently signed a new five-year contract, is beginning pre-season in Hong Kong and is ready to "fight" for his position.
Thelo Aasgaard scored to earn Derek McInnes his first point as Rangers manager in a 1-1 draw against Dundee United at Tannadice. Lachlan Rose opened the scoring for United, but Rangers fought back after half-time, though Jesse Randall later missed a late winning chance for United.
Hong Kong will compete in the inaugural Fifa Asean Cup's "Challenge Division" in September and October, drawn in Group A with Myanmar, led by former Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen, and Brunei.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors faces strong opposition. UEFA unanimously voted to boycott tournaments if the plan proceeds, while Concacaf and AFC, led by Sheikh Salman, also express deep concern over unilateral actions. JP Morgan is again involved despite past controversies.
Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca held his final press conference before his debut against Inter Milan, downplaying expectations, sidestepping FIFA's controversial investment plot, and addressing player futures like Rodri and Erling Haaland.
A Colorado home listed for $215,280 has gone viral due to a Zillow listing requiring buyers to evict the current resident, Tori McMechan, who refuses to leave. The listing bans inspections, and the sale stems from a 15-year foreclosure dispute following her husband's death.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn his controversial plans to sell minority stakes in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors. The decision followed widespread condemnation from football bodies like UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF, and internal resignations.
Derek McInnes' tenure as Rangers manager began with a 1-1 draw against Dundee United, mirroring last season's opening result. Despite Thelo Aasgaard's equalizer, McInnes acknowledged the need for further squad additions, especially in wide areas, and time for the team to improve.
A Consumer Federation of America report estimates $80.7 billion in scam and cybercrime losses in the US, with cryptocurrency scams accounting for over half, at $61.4 billion estimated loss, based on FBI-reported $11.37 billion, a 22% increase from 2024.
Uefa criticizes Fifa's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, offering member associations a one-off $20m payment, citing lack of transparency and governance concerns.
Ekaterina Alexandrova, the No 1 seed at the Memphis Classic, retired from her first-round match against Kristina Liutova due to heat-related illness amid temperatures of 97F (36C), raising concerns about the tournament's summer scheduling.
England's Matt Richardson, who defected from Australia, withdraws from the 2026 Commonwealth Games track cycling due to an injury sustained in Japan, cancelling a highly anticipated showdown with his former Australian teammates.
The number of megacities (urban areas with over 10 million people) is projected to increase from 33 in 2025 to 37 by 2050, with Africa and South Asia driving growth, and potentially seeing the emergence of 'gigacities' like Lagos with over 100 million residents.
The US Department of Justice withdrew subpoenas for phone records and grand jury testimony from New York Times reporters after a federal judge, Arun Subramanian, criticized the handling of the case, deeming the subpoenas a violation of the law and an attempt to intimidate the press.
The U.S. administration renewed tariffs on imports from over 60 countries, citing lax enforcement of forced labor bans. Key allies including Australia, New Zealand, the EU, China, Japan, and Latin American nations criticized the move as unjustified and protectionist.
Decentralized exchange aggregator Odos Protocol announced its shutdown, giving users until July 30 to withdraw assets. The team did not provide a rationale, but the protocol's volume declined significantly from a peak of $7.8 billion in December 2024 to $169 million in July 2026.
