Mexico's World Cup run ends early again with loss to England at Estadio Azteca https://www.npr.org/2026/07/06/g-s1-132079/mexico-world-cup-ends-loss-england?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Bellingham inspires 10-man England to beat Mexico 3-2 in last-16 thriller https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/6/bellingham-inspires-ten-man-england-in-3-2-last-16-thriller-against-mexico?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraBellingham inspires 10-man England to beat Mexico 3-2 in last-16 thrillerEngland hands Mexico their first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach the 2026 quarterfinals.Which teams are in the World Cup quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule? https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/6/which-teams-are-in-the-world-cup-quarterfinals-and-whats-the-schedule?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraWhich teams are in the World Cup quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals lineup as it builds, with match kickoff times and locations.Neymar quits international football after Brazil’s World Cup knockout loss https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/6/neymar-quits-international-football-after-brazils-world-cup-knockout-loss?traffic_source=rss
Al Jazeera‘It ends here’: Neymar quits international football after Brazil’s lossThe injury-plagued striker converted a penalty but failed to take his team into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.Ronaldo’s last World Cup? We will see, says Portugal star before Spain clash https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/6/ronaldos-last-world-cup-we-will-see-says-portugal-star-before-spain-clash?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraRonaldo’s last World Cup? We will see, says Portugal star before Spain clash'I will finish when I choose,' Ronaldo reveals amid speculation about his World Cup future ahead of the last-16 match.Japan backs Micron AI memory push in Hiroshima https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/07/05/japan-hiroshima-micron-hbm-semiconductors/8401783301679/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
From AP: Why a red card is every World Cup player’s nightmare https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RdoSt4BausU?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 #news #SupportIndependentMedia #vsn
YouTubeWhy a red card is every World Cup player’s nightmareSouth Korean arms back Poland drills amid Russia warning https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/07/05/k2-tanks-poland-nato/5001783299136/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Belgium ‘astonished’ at FIFA’s U-turn on Balogun red card for USA match https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/6/belgium-astonished-at-fifas-u-turn-on-balogun-red-card-for-usa-match?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraApril Fools on July 5? Belgium see red as FIFA suspends Balogun’s match banBelgium's football federation is 'investigating all potential options' to safeguard football after FIFA's U-turn.Investigations underway in death of man in Montgomery County jail https://wpln.org/post/investigations-underway-in-death-of-man-in-montgomery-county-jail/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #tennessee #publicradio
Haaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil 2-1 in World Cup 2026 last 16 https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/5/haaland-scores-twice-as-norway-stun-brazil-2-1-in-world-cup-2026-last-16?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraHaaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil 2-1 in World Cup 2026 last 16Haaland's brace takes him to seven goals for the tournament as Norway book a quarterfinal against Mexico or England.Democrat Mallory McMorrow bows out of Mich. senate primary race https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/07/05/Democrat-Mallory-McMorrow-bows-out-senate-primary-race/2471783285564/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Albanian court frees protesters who rallied against Kushner-linked resort https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/5/albanian-court-frees-protesters-who-rallied-against-kushner-linked-resort?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraAlbanian court frees protesters who rallied against Kushner-linked resortThe planned resort linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law has become a flashpoint for anti-government protestsRed-state Republican breaks with Trump over 'huge mistake' after Supreme Court ruling https://www.alternet.org/trump-republicans-2677160200/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgRed-state Republican breaks with Trump over 'huge mistake' after Supreme Court rulingA Republican in a deep-red state has become the latest voice in the party to break with President Donald Trump, per The Hill, chastising his administration for making a "huge mistake" following a recent Supreme Court ruling.Rep. Carlos Giménez, a Florida Republican, made a Sunday appearance on CBS N...National Guard troops fatally shoot a man in downtown Memphis https://wpln.org/post/national-guard-troops-fatally-shoot-a-man-in-downtown-memphis/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #tennessee #publicradio
10,000 people evacuated as wildfire tears through southern France https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/5/10000-people-evacuated-as-wildfire-tears-through-southern-france?traffic_source=rss
Al Jazeera10,000 people evacuated as wildfire tears through southern FranceA fast-moving wildfire has forced around 10,000 people to evacuate after burning more than 1,500 hectares in France.Australia thrash England to win record seventh Women’s T20 World Cup https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/5/australia-thrash-england-to-win-record-seventh-womens-t20-world-cup?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraAustralia thrash England to win record seventh Women’s T20 World CupBeth Mooney (64) and Phoebe Litchfield (48) lead Australia’s stunning seven-wicket win over the hosts at Lord’s.NOW PLAYING == BURNING SPEAR @ SUMMERJAM 2026 ☀️ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ueTVQby4QWY?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #music #reggae #vsn
YouTubeBURNING SPEAR @ SUMMERJAM 2026 ☀️National Guard troops fatally shoot a man in downtown Memphis https://www.npr.org/2026/07/05/nx-s1-5883091/national-guard-fatal-shooting-memphis?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
America at 250: Democracy’s greatest experiment? https://www.aljazeera.com/video/talk-to-al-jazeera/2026/7/5/america-at-250-democracys-greatest-experiment?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraAmerica at 250: Democracy’s greatest experiment?Chris Hedges reflects on 250 years of US independence - the nation's ideals, contradictions, and what it has become.



