On July 8, at about 11:10 GMT, about 99 percent of the world experiences sunlight at the same time.Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Because of Earth’s tilt and the timing of the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, about 99 percent of the world’s population – some 8.2...

Cairo, Egypt – It was a night bookended by triumph and tears as Egyptians watched their team lead against reigning world champions Argentina by two goals in Atlanta – only for the match to turn on its head in the space of 13 minutes and knock the Pharaohs out of the...

Brent crude rises above $76 a barrel for the first time in two weeks amid renewed violence in Strait of Hormuz. Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Oil prices have surged as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran threaten to derail a fragile ceasefire...

NewsFeedThe International Olympic Committee has lifted some of the restrictions on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in some team events and qualifying competitions ahead of the Los Angeles games in 2028. But the IOC has kept a ban on Russian flags and its...

An Argenitna supporter told Speed to ‘go cry at the zoo’ on his livestream at the match against Cape Verde in Miami. Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026FIFA has condemned the racist abuse hurled at social media influencer IShowSpeed during his livestream at a World Cup...

NewsFeedFormer officials warn that Trump’s intelligence overhaul risks politicising national security. Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, who replaced Tulsi Gabbard, has already dismissed 19 officers accused of being part of the ‘deep...

The clamour surrounding the World Cup’s controversy involving US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had barely died down when another arose in the aftermath of Argentina’s controversial 3-2 win over Egypt in the round-of-16 match in Atlanta.As the...

Man, identified as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, is latest to be killed by ICE officers since President Trump took power. Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026A United States immigration agent fatally shot a man in Houston, Texas, while officers were attempting to stop his...

NewsFeedA video circulating on social media shows Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands amid wild celebrations following Argentina's dramatic 3–2 comeback win in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Click...

NewsFeedMarine Le Pen, the far-right French politician, announced Tuesday she is running for president next year after an appeals court shortened her election ban. Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and ordered to wear a tracking bracelet and banned from running for...

Novak Djokovic survived the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set thriller, booking a mouth-watering last-four showdown with Jannik Sinner, while Coco Gauff scripted her own history by reaching the semifinals of all four...

blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Air raids come after US revokes a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil, citing the attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera...