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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1942, Roy Palmer, English cricketer and umpire was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1962, Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The other US-Belgian spat
Trump's man in Brussels is causing fireworks and losing friends.
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NBC News
· Jul 6, 2026
Pulisic y Estados Unidos llegan a Seattle con el objetivo de avanzar a cuartos de final
Estados Unidos es el único anfitrión que queda vivo en la competición, Pulisic y compañía quieren llevar al Team USA a lo más alto, pero Bélgica quiere dar el golpe en la mesa con Kevin De Bruyne y Romelu Lukaku.
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium unites to enjoy national team’s World Cup success over USA and Trump
Fans across Belgium watched 4-1 win in early hoursVictory ‘a real slap in the face for Trump and Infantino’Belgium fans reacted with jubilation after the national team trounced the USA in a World Cup game that was overshadowed by the controversy over Donald Trump’s lobbying to overturn the suspension of the striker Falorin Balogun.Belgium’s prime minister, Bart De Wever, has yet to comment on the national team’s triumph, but the official Instagram account of his cat offered a sardonic, albeit indirect sign of satisfaction. Maximus, De Wever’s beloved cat, was shown lying on a rug holding a soft toy in the image of the US president. “I slept really well last night. And you?” reads the speech bubble in Dutch. Continue reading...
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
SEATTLE — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was boosted by the presence of star forward Folarin Balogun, [] The post Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Canada Sports Betting
· Jul 6, 2026
USA vs. Belgium Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/6/26)
The stakes couldn’t be higher as co-hosts USA face a familiar foe in Belgium in a blockbuster Round of 16 World Cup clash on Monday, July 6. While Belgium got the better of the Americans in 2014, the tables have turned. Riding a wave of home support and impressive form, the USA look poised to [...] Read More... The post USA vs. Belgium Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/6/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.
Public Notice
· Jun 25, 2026
American cesspool
Green algae, blue shards, and a red-faced megalomaniac.
Drudge Report
· Jul 6, 2026
BELGIUM ESCALATES COMPLAINT
BELGIUM ESCALATES COMPLAINT (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:USA TO BE THROWN OUT OF WORLD CUP?FIFA FURORTHE DON THREATENS REFGAMES TURN POLITICALSHOWDOWN IN SEATTLE
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Related coverage for "The other US-Belgian spat": NBC News — Pulisic y Estados Unidos llegan a Seattle con el objetivo de avanzar a cuartos de final. Football | The Guardian — Belgium unites to enjoy national team’s World Cup success over USA and Trump. Egyptian Gazette — Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals. Canada Sports Betting — USA vs. Belgium Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/6/26). Public Notice — American cesspool. Drudge Report — BELGIUM ESCALATES COMPLAINT