Walter MurrowWimbledon Day Six: Serena Withdraws, Seeds Tumble
Saturday at Wimbledon brought some of the most dramatic storylines of the fortnight. Serena Williams, whose return to competitive tennis after four years in retirement had captivated the sporting…
Tour de France 2026 Launches in Barcelona
The 113th edition of the Tour de France got underway with a team time trial through the streets of Barcelona, weaving past the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s Parc Güell, Camp Nou, and La Rambla. It was a…
World Cup 2026: Canada and Morocco Grind Through a Tense Knockout Clash
In Houston, co-hosts Canada and Morocco met in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in what was expected to be a showcase for a talented Moroccan side building on their historic 2022 semifinal…
Iran Stages a Show of Force with Khamenei Funeral
The most geopolitically consequential event of the day unfolded in Tehran, where a massive crowd filled the esplanade in front of the Grand Mosalla for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. As…
Around the World in Brief
Wildfire on Rhodes: A fire broke out near Mount Atavyros on the Greek island of Rhodes, burning low vegetation at high altitude between the villages of Emponas and Agios Isidoros. Ground and aerial…
Silverstone Awaits: Hamilton Has a Date with History
The Formula 1 circus heads to Silverstone this weekend for the 77th British Grand Prix, and Lewis Hamilton — now racing for Ferrari — appears to have a rendezvous with history. British drivers have…
NRL: Trindall’s 65-Metre Run Sinks the Broncos
In the NRL’s Round 18, Braydon Trindall delivered the knockout blow with a stunning 65-metre solo run as the Cronulla Sharks defeated the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. The loss is devastating…
Klopp to the Rescue? Germany Eyes a New Bundestrainer
In what would be one of the most significant coaching appointments in recent football history, Der Spiegel reports that Jürgen Klopp is in line to become Germany’s next national team manager. The…
World Cup 2026: All Three Host Nations Are Thriving
While the fireworks popped stateside, the FIFA World Cup — spread across 17 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — continued to deliver on a different kind of national pride. According to…
Trump Marks Independence Day with Divisive Speech and an AI-Generated Monument
Donald Trump celebrated the Fourth of July in characteristically provocative fashion — twice over. First, the U.S. president published a short AI-generated video depicting himself as a golden…