Gotham FC defeats Houston Dash 1-0 on the road

Football • July 29, 2026

FIFA's World Cup privatization plan splits European federations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is pushing a controversial scheme to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors, drawing fierce opposition from UEFA but support from the Czech Football Association.

Sports • July 29, 2026

Russian tennis player Alexandrova collapses at Memphis Classic

World No. 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova retired from her first-round match after collapsing on court in extreme heat during her loss to 16-year-old compatriot Kristina Liutova.

Music • July 29, 2026

BTS withdraw from 2027 Grammy Awards submission

The seven-member Korean pop group announced they will not submit music for Grammy consideration, citing concerns over regional and language-based music divisions.

Business • July 28, 2026

Visa cuts 7% of workforce as AI reshapes operations

The payments processor plans to eliminate about 2,600 jobs, primarily in technology and product teams, as it pursues efficiency gains.

Football • July 28, 2026

Savinho seeks Manchester City exit, targets Tottenham move

The 22-year-old Brazilian winger has requested a transfer, with Tottenham identified as his preferred destination.

Sports • July 28, 2026

Barcelona president Laporta misses England trip after heart arrhythmia

Joan Laporta was hospitalized and treated for a cardiac arrhythmia; doctors advised rest and no flights for days.

Perú • July 28, 2026

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru's president for 2026-2031 term

Fujimori, 51, becomes Peru's first woman elected by popular vote to lead the country after narrowly defeating leftist Roberto Sánchez in a runoff.

Business • July 28, 2026

FIFA plans to sell stake in $20 billion commercial entity

The international football body is working with JPMorgan to raise billions by selling a minority stake to external investors, capitalizing on World Cup profits.

Football • July 28, 2026

Cucurella tattoos Spain coach Luis de la Fuente after World Cup win

Spain left-back Marc Cucurella fulfilled a pre-tournament promise by getting a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente on his left forearm Tuesday, days after winning the 2026 World Cup.

Aerospace • July 28, 2026

Airbus A350 sets record with 24-hour flight from Melbourne to Toulouse

Qantas test aircraft completes longest commercial flight, covering 23,218 km in support of planned Sydney-London service.

U.S. • July 28, 2026

Florida set to execute two men in single day, first since 1976

Ex-police officer James Duckett, 68, and Dominick Occhicone, 80, scheduled for lethal injection Tuesday at Florida state prison near Starke.

Middle East • July 28, 2026

Iran executes two men convicted in January protest killings

Two men were hanged Tuesday for killing police officers during nationwide protests that began in late December.