KANSAS CITY — It’s a party in the U.S.A.: U.S.A. Fans celebrate during a watch party for a World Cup soccer match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the KC Live! entertainment district, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Missouri.
The U.S. won 2–0 despite losing Folarin Balogun to a red card after the 61st minute. He landed awkwardly on Tarik Muharemovic’s leg, with VAR reviewing the incident and the referee ruling it to be serious foul play.
Some analysts argued the slow-motion replay may have made the contact appear more severe.
MADRID — Pride energy still making summer waves: People in drag take part in festivities and preparations ahead of the annual high-heel race during Madrid’s Pride Week, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
The in-drag racers can be disqualified for footwear under four inches.
LONDON — She returned so that her daughters could watch her play: Serena Williams of the United States played a backhand against Maya Joint of Australia in their first-round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Williams was excused from a Grand Slam rule requiring players to attend post-match media opportunities directly after the match. Avoiding the $50,000 fine, Williams instead issued a quote in which she said she injured her knee, which qualifies as “reasonable grounds” to skip such appearances.
Williams is scheduled to play doubles with her sister on Saturday.
HAVANA — Lack of resources puts already vulnerable patients at even more life-threatening risk: Nashly Zerquera, a 4-year-old cancer patient, is examined by Dr. Yolainy Romero Rodriguez at the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology in Cuba, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Fuel and supply shortages are pushing Cuba’s once-acclaimed healthcare system to the brink. Cuba still had not fully recovered from the pandemic when the U.S. blocked trade with the island nation through sanctions after capturing the president of Venezuela, a long-time trade partner of Cuba.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding Cuba’s socialist government make significant changes to its government and economic systems.
MEDORA — Roosevelt underwent much personal growth in North Dakota, including ranching cattle and chasing boat thieves down a river: President Donald Trump speaks at Burning Hills Amphitheatre during the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening ceremony, Wednesday, in North Dakota.
Trump toured the 96,000-square-foot library, which chronicles the life of America’s 26th president. The landscape reflects the rugged environment that shaped Roosevelt’s conservation values during the 1880s.
Vice President Roosevelt became President in 1901 upon the assassination of William McKinley. He was 42, making him the youngest person to become President.
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library’s official opening on Saturday coincides with July 4th celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. All living Presidents have been invited.
BARCELONA — Another summer, another Tour de France starting July 4: Soudal Quick-Step riders pose on the podium Thursday during the team presentation two days ahead of the start of the Tour de France Cycling race in Spain.
This year, the three-week race originates in Barcelona and culminates in Paris, spanning over 2,000 miles through level and mountainous terrain.
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar will defend his title, continuing the rivalry with the Danish Jonas Vingegaard that has shaped the Tour de France in recent years.
LONDON — Additional workers likely recruited to ensure Princess Kate’s ticket line wasn’t overwhelmed: Britain’s Kate, the Princess of Wales, helps out in the ticket office during a visit on day four of Wimbledon, Thursday.
While volunteering at Wimbledon, she also met with children from Shine Camera Club, a local program that supports kids from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Princess Kate watched the match, sitting with British tennis star and coach Andy Murray, who was considered Britain’s most successful male player of the Open Era and ranked number 1 in 2016.
PHOENIX — Athleticism often involves a level of contortion: San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Trevor McDonald throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday.
The Giants won 6-4. Arizona’s batting corps seemed to wake up in the bottom of the eighth inning after being shut out. The Diamondbacks scored four runs in the eighth after Giants starting pitcher Trevor McDonald had left the game, but were scoreless in the ninth.
This game ended the Diamondbacks’ winning streak against the Giants.
