Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-12

England beats Norway 2-1 to make World Cup semi-final

Jude Bellingham, one of football’s most versatile players, scores twice to take his team to the next round

ft.com

Did ball hit spidercam before England goal? Snicko says not - Norway unsure

Norway's World Cup campaign ends in a quarter-final defeat by England, but they leave frustrated, arguing that Jude Bellingham's equaliser should not have counted.

co.uk

Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state

Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state.

aljazeera.com

England 'got lucky' with disallowed goal

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney and Ellen White believe England "got lucky" after Torbjorn Heggem's second-half goal was ruled out for a foul on Elliott Anderson by Erling Haaland.

co.uk

Pick your England XI for World Cup semi-final

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you pick in your starting XI?

co.uk

EPIC SCENES! England fans overjoyed at fan parks after Norway win

Relive the best of the fans reaction as England came from behind to beat Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals.

skysports.com

Bellingham scores extra-time winner as England reach semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, as England come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

co.uk

Muslim judge in India faces death threats after convicting 'cow vigilantes'

Tabassum Khan has been facing online abuse after convicting 14 Hindu men in a lynching case.

co.uk

Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name

When we last sat down with Jobs at TechCrunch Disrupt nearly three years ago, his firm Yosemite was brand new and biotech was still reeling from its post-pandemic crash. Now, the venture outfit has...

techcrunch.com

Schjelderup's 'outstanding strike' gives Norway lead against England

Andreas Schjelderup's "outstanding strike" gives Norway the lead over England during their quarter-final in Miami.

co.uk

Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semis

Jude Bellingham scores in extra-time to send England into the World Cup semifinals for first time since 2018.

aljazeera.com

Iran war live: IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed over US interference

Move comes as Israel continues attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, killing and wounding several civilians.

aljazeera.com