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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday his country’s World Cup team had been “screwed” and called for an appeal after star striker Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia. Washington’s top diplomat tackled the sporting controversy a day after Balogun was given a red card in the 2-0 US win. Balogun is now set to miss his side’s last-16 showdown with Belgium. “It was great. They got screwed with that red card,” Rubio told reporters during a brief appearance in the White House briefing room when asked how the co-hosts were doing in the tournament. “There needs to…

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has announced that the National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform is to be replaced with locally produced Adire fabric. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a comprehensive overhaul of the NYSC to align it with Nigeria’s current development priorities. Speaking after the FEC meeting, Mr Olawande said the reforms were designed to reposition the 53-year-old scheme beyond mobilisation, transforming it into a platform for skills development, employment and national growth. The minister made the uniform disclosure during an interview on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” on Thursday. He said…

As Taylor and Travis tie the knot, lean into the Swiftie mania with a nod (subtly) to red, white and blue, and add bejewelled accessories Continue reading…

Champions of Europe, Spain, hammered Austria 3-0 last night to join some of the big wigs in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. A brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a glancing header by Pedro Porro ensured that the David Alaba led Austrian side ended their adventure in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles. With Hollywood stars Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem and singer Rosalia cheering from the VIP boxes, the 2010 winners in South Africa got the job done with little resistance from Austria. Now,…

Deji Elumoye  in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigerian athletes representing the nation at the forthcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, to compete with courage, honour, integrity, discipline, and patriotism, urging them to make the nation proud by excelling through fair competition. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, the President gave the charge on Thursday during the Presidential Send-off Ceremony at the State House, Abuja, ahead of the team’s departure for Glasgow.  Tinubu described the athletes as worthy ambassadors of the nation’s resilience, talent, and determination, expressing confidence in their ability to deliver outstanding performances on…

A Chinese milk tea brand has been ordered to pay $1.5 billion to French luxury giant Louis Vuitton for trademark infringement. The case has sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media about intellectual property protection. Bloomberg’s China correspondent Minmin Low reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

“I’m honestly surprised that the FAA would propose a rule this weak,” Rutherford told the publication. US lawmakers in Congress have also been pushing forward the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act. That would require the FAA to allow for overland supersonic flights “so long as the aircraft is operated in such a manner that no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States.” The bill passed the House on March 24, 2026, and is still awaiting a vote in the Senate. Another way for quiet supersonic flight Meanwhile, NASA has been testing a different approach to quieter supersonic flight with…

NewsFeedIran has begun the funeral processions for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Seven days of events will officially begin in Tehran, with the coffin travelling through the country before his burial in his hometown of Mashhad on July 9.Published On 3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

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Voting has now closed in Phase 2 of the balloting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia on July 14. There were two finalists at each position (six outfielders) that advanced based on the vote totals from Phase 1. Also, the top vote-getter in each league ran unopposed here, so Ernie Clement of the Blue Jays is the American League’s starter at second base while Shohei Ohtani starts at DH for the National League. We’ll find out the full list of starters on Saturday, though we won’t know the lineup until the Monday before the game. Still, we can make predictions…