WORLD'NATO 3.0': Defense spending pledges face the Trump testLeaders are expected to focus on whether Europe can turn higher defense spending into military power as Washington pushes allies to shoulder more of the burden.CNBC·July 6, 2026
WORLDGold holds near two-week high on easing Fed rate-hike betsGold was steady near a two-week high on Monday after a softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report last week tempered expectations of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.CNBC·July 6, 2026
WORLDWatch fans react to every goal of England v Mexico gameWatch as fans across the UK and in Mexico City cheer each goal of the England v Mexico World Cup match.BBC News·July 6, 2026
WORLDWatch key moments from England's 3-2 win at the AztecaJude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane converts a penalty as 10-man England beat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup.BBC News·July 6, 2026
WORLDWhich 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.Al Jazeera·July 6, 2026
WORLDAndy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Made His Name in Manchester. Here’s How.Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years. His time there came to define his identity — and his pitch to lead Britain.NY Times·July 6, 2026
WORLDHow Manchester’s Bee Buses and Trams Helped Fuel Andy Burnham’s RiseAndy Burnham brought Greater Manchester’s public transit back under public control, making buses more frequent and capping fares.NY Times·July 6, 2026
WORLDThe man England will fear most - Haaland fires Norway to history with win over BrazilErling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.BBC News·July 6, 2026
WORLDBellingham 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.Al Jazeera·July 6, 2026
WORLDDeadly Russian Strikes Rock Kyiv on Eve of NATO SummitBallistic missiles were fired into the capital of Ukraine, as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least seven people were killed, officials said.NY Times·July 6, 2026
WORLDOPEC+ countries say they will expand monthly oil productionSeven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, to increase output by 188,000 barrels per day.Al Jazeera·July 6, 2026
WORLDLockheed Martin leading race for $3.5 billion purchase of naval defense firm Ultra MaritimeUltra is owned by private equity firm Advent International, and specialises in anti-submarine technology.CNBC·July 6, 2026