Streamer IShowSpeed performed his track 'Champions' at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final closing ceremony, becoming the first content creator to perform live at the event. The song had already gone viral among football fans, and FIFA secured rights to it as a recognised tournament track — a marker of online creators' growing pull in global sport.
US President Donald Trump met a divided response during his appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. A widely shared clip from IShowSpeed's livestream appeared to capture sections of the crowd booing him, though the reaction in the stadium was mixed, prompting debate online over what the footage actually showed.
Financial experts weigh whether to claim US Social Security benefits at 62 or wait until 70. Delaying generally raises lifetime benefits through larger monthly payments, but claiming early can still make sense depending on health, life expectancy, employment status and immediate income needs, meaning the optimal age varies considerably by individual circumstance.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated a record $20 million to Active Minds, targeting the youth mental health crisis in the United States. The funding will expand programmes across schools and universities. Scott, who once faced financial strain herself, has said her own experience shapes an approach centred on trust and reducing stigma.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he has not met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, deepening questions around the leader's prolonged absence from public view. The admission from a senior cabinet figure adds to uncertainty over who is directing decisions in Tehran during an acute phase of confrontation with Washington.
Pakistani cyber authorities have summoned Imran Khan's sister after she said the country's army could not defeat India. Niazi asserted that India's armed forces were roughly four times stronger than Pakistan's. The summons marks a further escalation in the state's treatment of the jailed former prime minister's family.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed he asked Donald Trump's envoy whether he had ever negotiated under a bomb threat, describing the atmosphere during US-Iran talks. The remark underlines Tehran's position that discussions proceeded under military coercion, and offers a rare glimpse into the tone of the exchanges.
At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed when rebels and jihadist fighters struck an army convoy leaving Anefis on July 18. The assault followed weeks of fighting as both sides sought control of the area, marking one of the deadlier single losses for Mali's armed forces in the ongoing conflict.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final pits defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, against a Spain team carrying a 37-match unbeaten streak. The tie frames Argentina's attacking directness against Spain's possession game, with both sides chasing world football's biggest prize in a contest drawing a vast global audience.
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara has arrived in the United States in exile. Designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, he was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 on charges of insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing public order following his protest artwork.
South Africa's Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said radioactive contamination incidents at a nuclear plant were minor and handled efficiently. He argued the response reinforced confidence in plant management and in the country's readiness to expand into a new phase of nuclear power generation.
Russian strikes killed six people across Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, laying bare weaknesses in the country's air defences. Moscow has escalated its use of ballistic missiles in recent weeks, aiming to shut down Ukrainian attacks on oil facilities deep inside Russia that have triggered critical fuel shortages affecting both military and civilian users.
At least five people died and 21 were injured after two earthquakes struck a mountainous area of Peru, the country's civil defence chief said. The tremors, of magnitude 5.1 and 3.7, hit Chupaca province in the Junin region on Saturday night, about 300km east of Lima, at depths of 24km and 18km respectively.
Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency issued summons on Saturday requiring Aleema Khan Niazi to appear at its Islamabad office on Monday, July 20, to record a statement. The move follows her comments on the military and its capacity in any conflict with India.
More than two dozen settlers, some masked, attacked the Al-Taqwa mosque in the village of Al-Tuwani during the night and set it alight, according to Mohammed Rabie, head of the village council, who spoke to AFP. A factory was also reported torched in the assault.
Iran has announced the execution of two people convicted in connection with anti-government protests. According to the indictment, the two had filmed the scene of a killing and transmitted the footage to television channels based abroad.
Donald Trump has launched Trump Accounts, a savings programme giving every eligible newborn $1,000 from the government to begin investing at birth. Parents and other contributors can add up to $5,000 a year. Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said the compounding could grow the account substantially over a child's early decades.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with the United States should continue even if the chance of success is only 10 percent, signalling Tehran's willingness to keep diplomatic channels open. He spoke amid renewed tension with Washington and Israel over a ceasefire framework, while accusing the US of undermining talks.
Fighting has resumed in the Middle East despite a June ceasefire, with fresh strikes and Donald Trump reimposing a naval blockade. Oil prices jumped more than 8 percent on the announcement amid fears of disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. Higher energy costs feed inflation, which could raise the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients.
Actor Elisha Cuthbert has sold her longtime Los Angeles home for $1.93 million after more than a year on and off the market. The Canadian actor, known for 24, Old School and House of Wax, first listed it in July 2025 at $3.13 million, cutting the price repeatedly before relisting at $2.095 million in June.