July 7, 2026 Samsung Electronics’ quarterly results released on July 7 triggered a rapid reallocation of investor money across Asian markets. The world’s largest memory-chip maker reported a quarterly profit that surged 19-fold year‑on‑year, driven by strong AI demand, but the headline beat was modest—about 6% above analyst estimates. Shares fell as much as 10% … Read more
Early Tuesday morning a liquefied natural gas tanker was hit by a projectile and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz near Limah, Oman, British military authorities and maritime monitors reported. The vessel was travelling south toward the Gulf of Oman when the projectile struck the port side; initial assessments report a fire but no … Read more
Lead: A representative for Prince Harry said an offer of accommodation at Buckingham Palace — reportedly extended ahead of a High Court judgment expected on July 7 — was formally accepted by the duke and then rescinded at the last moment. The rep told People on July 6 that the change followed a decision by … Read more
Lead President Donald Trump on Monday rang the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office, an intentionally symbolic gesture to associate his presidency with recent stock-market gains. The event promoted a new program called Trump Accounts, presented as a way to expand stock ownership to children, and … Read more
July 5, 2026 (Updated July 6, 2026, 7:51 a.m. ET) — House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News on July 5 that Congress should pursue legislation to narrow birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court rejected a Trump administration executive order aiming to redefine who qualifies as a U.S. citizen. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, framed the … Read more
Lead FIFA’s disciplinary committee has suspended enforcement of a one-game ban for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, clearing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup knockout round. The 25-year-old striker had been sent off after a VAR review of an incident during the United States’ July 1, 2026 match with Bosnia and Herzegovina at … Read more
Lead: Vice‑President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial opened in the Philippine Senate on the morning of the hearing, with heavy security and street protests in Manila. Senators convened to hear opening procedures after a protracted debate over who should preside; the prosecution must secure two‑thirds of the 24‑member Senate — 16 votes — to convict. Authorities … Read more
Lead: Super Typhoon Bavi battered the U.S. Pacific territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, bringing sustained winds measured at 180 miles per hour and an eye that passed over Rota. The National Weather Service issued typhoon warnings for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan and described the situation as life-threatening. Local authorities … Read more
At Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July 2026 wedding weekend, a tossed bouquet landed in the hands of Ashley Smith, the older sister of Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith. The moment, shared publicly by Ashley, came after a ceremony reported to include handwritten vows and an officiant appearance by Adam Sandler. Ashley framed … Read more
The U.S. forward Folarin Balogun has been ruled eligible for the U.S. men’s national team’s Round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle on Monday after FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee suspended the implementation of his one-match ban. Balogun received a red card Wednesday in the U.S.’ 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina after replay review showed contact with … Read more
Lead As NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara on July 7, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been laying groundwork to keep US President Donald Trump aligned with the alliance. Rutte highlighted $1.2 trillion (€1 trillion) in extra European and Canadian defense spending since 2017 while seeking to avoid public rifts. The summit comes … Read more
Lead As NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara on July 7, the alliance faces a high-stakes test of cohesion with former US President Donald Trump again at the center of attention. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrived in Washington in late June pressing a message of transatlantic benefits, citing roughly $1.2 trillion (about €1 … Read more
On July 3, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held a highly private ceremony that combined stadium scale with strict secrecy. Reports say roughly 1,000 guests attended under a 180-foot tent; phones were reportedly banned and many attendees signed nondisclosure agreements. The night included surprising touches — a … Read more
On July 3, 2026, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden in a tightly controlled, high-profile ceremony that combined celebrity spectacle with deliberate secrecy. Guests reported strict phone bans, nondisclosure agreements and a temporary structure that obscured parts of the site, yet a steady stream of details has emerged afterward. Eyewitness accounts, … Read more
President Donald Trump combined ceremonial honors and pointed partisan appeals on Saturday as he marked the 250th anniversary of American independence in Washington. The program, staged on the National Mall and briefly interrupted by severe storms that prompted roughly a two-hour evacuation, honored veterans and displayed historic flags while also including calls for the SAVE … Read more
