Nation Jul 09 U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium By Ronald Blum, Associated Press
Nation Jul 07 Belgium's 4-1 victory knocks U.S. out of World Cup American hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended Monday. By Ronald Blum, Associated Press
Politics Jul 06 WATCH: Trump praises 'really brilliant decision' on Balogun's red card after he called FIFA's Infantino President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome. By Collin Binkley, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Nation Jul 06 Infantino says he told Trump the Balogun red card would be decided by independent bodies FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he discussed the red card suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun with Donald Trump. By Associated Press
Nation Jul 06 What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of U.S. star Folarin Balogun FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, Belgium. It has also sent soccer fans -- and political leaders -- around the world into a frenzy. By James Ellingworth, Associated Press
Jul 06 WATCH: Sen. Cruz thanks Trump for 'getting rid' of Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card By Associated Press Speaking alongside the president, Cruz began his remarks at an event on Trump Accounts by thanking Trump for working to get FIFA to reverse Balogun’s red card penalty of a one-game suspension. Continue reading
Jul 03 A Belgian diamond group is gifting Trump a lavish ring after that industry won tariff relief By Sam McNeil, Associated Press It’s a glitzy window into the role that ostentatious – and almost always gilded — gifts are playing by those seeking to curry favor with the U.S. president. Continue reading
Mar 19 EU leaders balk at joining Middle East fight, grapple with high energy prices By Sam McNeil, Lorne Cook, Associated Press European leaders doubled down Thursday on refusing to join the United States and Israel military campaigns in the Middle East as they met in Brussels to grapple with rising oil and gas prices caused by the war. Continue reading
Sep 20 Cyberattack disrupts systems at several major European airports, delaying travel By Pan Pylas, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports on Saturday. While the impact on travelers appeared to be limited, experts said the intrusion exposed vulnerabilities in security systems. Continue reading
Jul 21 Belgium questions 2 Israelis at music festival over Gaza crime allegations By Associated Press Belgian prosecutors say police have questioned two Israeli army members attending a music festival over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Continue reading