WORLDWill Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's rulingWithin hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.BBC News·July 8, 2026
WORLDVAR call, Argentina win over Egypt raise questions of legitimacy at World CupExperts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi's side in the World Cup amid Egypt's heartbreak.Al Jazeera·July 8, 2026
WORLDICE Officer Kills a Mexican Man in HoustonThe agency said the man was an “illegal alien” who had tried to run over the agent, though no evidence was immediately offered.NY Times·July 8, 2026
WORLDU.S. completes strikes on multiple Iranian targets after Hormuz Strait ship attacks, Centcom saysThe U.S. revoked Iran oil sales authorization earlier in the day.CNBC·July 8, 2026
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WORLDTelstra outage: Telco apologises for major time-keeping issue that hit mobiles, trains and triple-zero calls<p>Carrier restoring mobile services after network used by millions goes down for many users, shutting down regional trains and affecting emergency calls</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/08/anthony-albanese-pacific-diplomacy-state-of-origin-labor-coalitThe Guardian·July 8, 2026
WORLDAngel Reese, Alyssa Thomas and 10 more predicted A...Which reserves will join the 10 starters at the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago?ESPN·July 8, 2026
WORLDWNBA Power Rankings: Valkyries ride five-game winn...Golden State's defense and depth are paying dividends as the top spot once again changes hands.ESPN·July 8, 2026
WORLDOil jumps as U.S. 'powerful strikes' against Iran risk unraveling fragile Mideast truceOil prices rose on Wednesday after the U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.CNBC·July 8, 2026
WORLDChina's rare missile test will push wary Asia-Pacific countries to close ranks, analysts sayChina's rare launch of a ballistic missile launch into the Pacific will push regional powers to deepen their defense ties.CNBC·July 8, 2026
WORLDArgentina fans hurl beer at Egypt supporters after final whistleA video circulating on social media shows Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands.Al Jazeera·July 8, 2026
WORLDUnstable Manhattan skyscraper triggers collapse fearsAn unstable Manhattan skyscraper has triggered a major evacuation after structural columns buckled.Al Jazeera·July 8, 2026
