Lord Richard Hermer, the architect of the British government's Chagos Islands surrender deal, has been sacked as Attorney General by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Lord Richard Hermer is one of several high-ranking government officials ousted as part of newly installed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Cabinet reshuffle. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Lord Richard Hermer, architect of the British government’s Chagos Islands surrender deal, has been sacked as Attorney General by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. KEY QUOTE: “It has been the privilege of my life to serve my country as attorney general over the last two years. I’ve been so lucky to be a part of [former Prime Minister Staremer’s] team, as he delivered for the public at home while rebuilding the UK’s reputation abroad, in particular on the rule of law.” – Lord Hermer on Bluesky, having left X (formerly Twitter) after…Open
Ismael Zambada García, better known as El Mayo, used an army of hit men and widespread political corruption to smuggle illegal drugs into the United States.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is set to host a press conference to provide updates on the deadly flooding that took place across parts of South Central Texas last week. Communities are now shifting from emergency response to the long process of cleanup and recovery after the state deployed more than 2,700 personnel during the disaster, along with numerous resources to support search, rescue and recovery efforts. More than 270 people were rescued during the flooding. #texas #gregabbott #flooding
Argentina players attacked Spanish opponents after losing the 2026 World Cup final 1-0 in extra time, turning what should have been a showcase moment into a disgraceful scene at MetLife Stadium. Seconds after the final whistle confirmed Spain's victory on July 19, Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes went after Spain defender Eric García, striking him with […] The post Argentina's ugly brawl after World Cup final loss to Spain caps a tournament of poor sportsmanship appeared first on American Almanac .
Argentina players attacked Spanish opponents after losing the 2026 World Cup final 1-0 in extra time, turning what should have been a showcase moment into a disgraceful scene at MetLife Stadium. Seconds after the final whistle confirmed Spain's victory on July 19, Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes went after Spain defender Eric García, striking him with an open hand toward the throat and shoving him. When Spain substitute Gavi stepped in, Paredes pushed him to the ground. Referee Slavko Vincic showed Paredes a red card for the post-match assault, and coaches from both sides rushed onto the pitch to prevent the situation from escalating further. The Sun reported that Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was photographed in a separate…Open
FIFA's first-ever World Cup Final halftime show drew immediate backlash from fans who accused Madonna and Shakira of performing to pre-recorded audio, raising questions about whether the global spectacle delivered anything close to a live experience. The 67-year-old pop icon opened the show at MetLife Stadium outside New York with her 2000 hit "Music," flanked […] The post Fans accuse Madonna and Shakira of lip-syncing during World Cup Final halftime show appeared first on American Almanac .
FIFA's first-ever World Cup Final halftime show drew immediate backlash from fans who accused Madonna and Shakira of performing to pre-recorded audio, raising questions about whether the global spectacle delivered anything close to a live experience. The 67-year-old pop icon opened the show at MetLife Stadium outside New York with her 2000 hit "Music," flanked by Brazilian soccer legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Nigerian star Burna Boy each followed with roughly two-minute sets of their own hits. Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel led an orchestra that included musicians from the New York Philharmonic and Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. The Muppets made an appearance. Jason Sudeikis showed…Open
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel universe not as Iron Man but as the villain Doctor Doom, leading a massive ensemble cast in a film that merges the Avengers and X-Men franchises for the first time. Marvel released the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday on July 20, capping months of carefully staged teasers […] The post Marvel drops first full trailer for 'Avengers: Doomsday,' uniting Avengers and X-Men on screen for the first time appeared first on American Almanac .
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel universe not as Iron Man but as the villain Doctor Doom, leading a massive ensemble cast in a film that merges the Avengers and X-Men franchises for the first time. Marvel released the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday on July 20, capping months of carefully staged teasers and private screenings that have stoked anticipation for what amounts to the biggest roster the franchise has ever assembled. The film, set for a December 18, 2026 theatrical release, brings back Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, reunites Chris Hemsworth's Thor with old allies, and folds the former Fox X-Men characters, Patrick Stewart's Professor Xavier, Ian McKellen's Magneto, James Marsden's Cyclops, and others, into the…Open
