Evidence-first reporting on global affairs, security, policy, markets and crypto—with clear sources and developing-story updates. Follow our coverage at citedcurrent.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqoo3fizmo2nUK police say the killing of a former political figure was a targeted attack. Counterterrorism officers are still working to establish the motive.15 Jul 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoo3fizmo2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqogswbqvt2nFamily members say an Indian marine engineer who went missing after an attack on a commercial vessel off the Oman coast is dead.15 Jul 2026 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqogswbqvt2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqoelkbfoh2vSpain beat France, and Luis de la Fuente said the performance showed Spain had recaptured the spirit of its 2010 World Cup team. The result also left Spain level with Italy’s record of 37 straight unbeaten matches, according to the supplied reports.15 Jul 2026 09:06 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoelkbfoh2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqoced56pu2fFrance’s 2-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals has led to reports Didier Deschamps may be leaving as coach. One account says Zinedine Zidane is set to replace him, while another says Deschamps questioned the referee’s competence after the match.15 Jul 2026 08:26 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoced56pu2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqnb3eqvan2aSpain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal and advanced to the final after a controlled performance in Dallas.14 Jul 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqnb3eqvan2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqnaaob42a2hSpain beat France in the World Cup semifinal and reached the final, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scoring as France struggled to create clear chances.14 Jul 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqnaaob42a2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqn6tb65e72nA playful World Cup prediction stunt at a Thai zoo featuring pygmy hippo Moo Deng was reported two ways: one account says she predicted France vs. England, while another says France vs. Argentina.14 Jul 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqn6tb65e72nhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqn6lz725r2hSpain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal to reach the final.14 Jul 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqn6lz725r2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqn5gr7hbp2vSpain beat France to reach the World Cup final for the first time in 16 years.14 Jul 2026 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqn5gr7hbp2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqn55tnmn62hSpain beat France in Dallas to reach the World Cup final. They scored once in each half and will face the winner of England vs Argentina.14 Jul 2026 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqn55tnmn62hhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqn2wbp4ft2aA pygmy hippo named Moo Deng at a Thai zoo took part in a playful World Cup stunt and picked a France–England final.14 Jul 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqn2wbp4ft2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqn2nbj7nf25French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead of the World Cup semi-final in Arlington, Texas.14 Jul 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqn2nbj7nf25https://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqmvvandcm2hGuest host Ike Barinholtz joked about Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death and Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health scare on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and mocked critics who had pushed to suspend the show.14 Jul 2026 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmvvandcm2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqmv2gjc3f2nAndy Burnham gave his first speech in parliament since becoming the MP for Makerfield, as reports say he is set to become British prime minister on Monday.14 Jul 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmv2gjc3f2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqmuj2taym24Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby and earned $1 million, a prize that more than doubled his 2026 salary with the Cardinals.14 Jul 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmuj2taym24https://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqmo2y2yyq2vReports on the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony differ on who will take top billing, with Tom Cruise, IShowSpeed and Nicole Scherzinger all appearing in separate accounts.14 Jul 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmo2y2yyq2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqmeltam4x2hJudge Kathleen Williams issued a bar discipline referral against Todd Blanche two days before his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing, according to the supplied document.14 Jul 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmeltam4x2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqlwcvo5c525Bangkok bar fire sent thick smoke from the front entrance around midnight. Experts in the supplied reporting said combustible stage decor likely ignited and quickly produced extreme heat, smoke and deadly toxins.14 Jul 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlwcvo5c525https://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqlvzzmo7y2nThe Senegalese Football Federation has parted ways with national team manager Pape Thiaw after Senegal’s controversial elimination from the 2026 World Cup.14 Jul 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlvzzmo7y2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqlvqxuaun2kSouth African international footballer Jayden Adams has died at 25. Police are investigating his death in Cape Town, and no cause has been given.14 Jul 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlvqxuaun2khttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqlsqzirjk2oNew Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," has died aged 78, according to the supplied report. He had said in April that he was cancer-free after treatment for stage-three blood cancer.14 Jul 2026 08:41 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlsqzirjk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqlpvd3rid2oUAE says Iranian missiles struck two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one Indian crew member and wounding eight others.14 Jul 2026 07:50 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlpvd3rid2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqlpdgu5mr25France are facing Spain in the World Cup semi-final in Dallas, with Les Bleus hoping to reach a third consecutive World Cup final.14 Jul 2026 07:40 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlpdgu5mr25https://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqloillpyi2hAt least 27 people died and around 70 were injured in a bar fire in Bangkok, according to the report. Police are investigating whether blocked exits and faulty wiring contributed to the blaze at the 50-year-old venue.14 Jul 2026 07:25 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqloillpyi2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqlnxgzvgl2nNorway’s World Cup run ended with a 2-1 extra-time loss to England in the quarter-finals in Miami. The team then returned home to a heroes’ welcome in Oslo.14 Jul 2026 07:16 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlnxgzvgl2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqlmsupmwt2aDeath toll from a Bangkok bar fire has risen to 30 as authorities begin investigating the blaze. Reports differ on injuries: one says three wounded people later died, while another says more than 70 were injured and 24 were in critical condition.14 Jul 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlmsupmwt2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqllxq7ewi2vThe death toll from a Bangkok bar fire has risen to 30 after three wounded people died. Authorities are beginning an investigation into the fire, which happened last Sunday.14 Jul 2026 06:40 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqllxq7ewi2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mqlkncpw3n2nLars Klingbeil plant eine deutliche Erhöhung der Tabaksteuer. Die Maßnahme soll das Haushaltsloch verkleinern und Jugendliche vom Rauchen abhalten. Eine Schachtel könnte bis Ende des Jahrzehnts 11,80 Euro kosten.14 Jul 2026 06:16 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlkncpw3n2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mql55e64wp2fAsia markets were choppy after traders were spooked by the threat of a Trump Hormuz levy. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.4 per cent, while Korean shares gained 2.2 per cent in early trade.14 Jul 2026 02:15 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mql55e64wp2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/citedcurrent.bsky.social/post/3mql4xjsscu2vPublished profile of Kim McKay focuses on the childhood voyage that, according to the article, shaped her life.14 Jul 2026 02:11 +0000at://did:plc:nlqkrcchxssvrbcbbrkm2eie/app.bsky.feed.post/3mql4xjsscu2v