Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-03

Who are the rogue bishops defying Pope Leo XIV?

A rebel group of Roman Catholics has ordained its own bishops in direct defiance of Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican order.

aljazeera.com

‘They gave their best’: Congolese reflect on historic World Cup run

The Leopards' first World Cup in more than 50 years united Congolese supporters, despite defeat to England.

aljazeera.com

Late VAR drama as Portugal beat Croatia to keep Ronaldo's World Cup dreams alive

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dreams were kept alive in controversial fashion as he helped his Portugal side fight back from a goal down to beat Croatia 2-1 and set up a mouth-watering last 16 tie...

skysports.com

Wildfires sweep across France – in pictures

Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in south-western France as the country swelters through a record-breaking heatwave. The fire started at a campsite, destroying dozens of mobile homes before...

theguardian.com

Late VAR drama as Croatia denied equaliser

Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal is ruled out for offside after a VAR review, denying Croatia an equaliser against Portugal in their World Cup knockout match in Toronto.

co.uk

Ronaldo has equaliser ruled out for offside

Cristiano Ronaldo has an equalising goal ruled out for offside during Portugal's round of 32 game with Croatia in Toronto.

co.uk

'Nervous' Sciver-Brunt revels as 'close to complete' England reach home final

Nat Sciver-Brunt was delighted to be able to overcome pre-match nerves and guide England to the Women’s T20 World Cup final with a ‘close to complete’ 40-run victory over South Af...

skysports.com

Toronto hosts its last game. Portugal versus Croatia is a great way to go out.

Toronto hosted its last World Cup match on Thursday night, when Portugal played Croatia in the round of 32.

nytimes.com

Trump’s Huge Windfall Has Few Known Global Precedents

President Trump disclosed that he has made immense profits since returning to the presidency.

nytimes.com

Iran war live: Tehran slams US before huge funeral for Ali Khamenei

Lebanon's Health Ministry says at least 4,298 people have been killed and 12,196 injured in Israeli attacks since March.

aljazeera.com

The Onion’s ‘Infowars’ Parody Is Here. Alex Jones Is Going to Hate It

The satirical site is fighting to officially take over Infowars. In the meantime, CEO Ben Collins says the new show will mock “how fucking stupid” conspiratorial brain rot has become.

wired.com