WORLDPortugal snatch victory without Ronaldo, but more ...Portugal's dramatic win over Croatia has allowed them to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup, but they face an even bigger test in a matchup with Spain.ESPN·July 3, 2026
WORLDDetails of MCG assault against Lidia Thorpe revealed after court lifts suppression order<p>Ebony Bell convicted and handed community work order following assault on senator and second ‘gratuitous act of violence’ while on bail</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/03/politics-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-liberal-party-coalition-antisemitThe Guardian·July 3, 2026
WORLDMessi, Balogun and why two tackles have sparked Wo...U.S. international Folarin Balogun and Argentina's Lionel Messi were at the center of controversy after similar incidents produced opposite outcomes.ESPN·July 3, 2026
WORLDJacinta Allan admits criminals infiltrated Big Build but rejects calls for royal commission<p>Premier apologised over organised crime in some of Victoria’s largest construction projects, in op-ed that claimed a royal commission would not solve the issue</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/03/politics-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-liberal-pThe Guardian·July 3, 2026
WORLDMoira Deeming wins temporary reprieve as Victorian Liberal party postpones decision on her future<p>State opposition tells court it will not take any steps to disendorse MP while legal proceedings under way</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/03/politics-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-liberal-party-coalition-antisemitism-royal-commission-nsw-victThe Guardian·July 3, 2026
WORLDGoat and skin in millions of 'lamb' kebabs compared to horsemeat lasagne scandalMillions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.BBC News·July 3, 2026
WORLD'World cup pubs boost' and 'Kate holds court'Late openings of pubs and Catherine appearing at Wimbledon lead Friday's front pages.BBC News·July 3, 2026
WORLDHosepipe ban for Hampshire and Isle of WightSouthern Water follows South East Water by introducing restrictions on its customers.BBC News·July 3, 2026
WORLDEU Politicians Investigated Pegasus Spyware. Then It Ended Up on One of Their Phones“It is a direct attack on the rule of law,” says one European Parliament member of the new findings from Citizen Lab.Wired·July 3, 2026
WORLDEU Politicians Investigated Pegasus Spyware. Then It Ended Up on One of Their Phones“It is a direct attack on the rule of law,” says one European Parliament member of the new findings from Citizen Lab.Wired·July 3, 2026
