Today in History: July 6, Althea Gibson wins Wimbledon

Today in History Today is Monday, July 6, the 187th day of 2026. There are 178 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first Black tennis player to win a Wimbledon singles title as she defeated fellow American Darlene Hard 6-3, 6-2.

Russia's missile and drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 18

Russia’s missile and drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 18

Red card furor puts Trump and Infantino's relationship under spotlight

ATLANTA (AP) – The relationship between Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, long in the making, is now at the center of one of the great World Cup controversies, sparking anger, disbelief and questions about the integrity of global sport’s biggest tournament.

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Canada selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet

TORONTO (AP) – Canada on Monday named Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as the preferred supplier for up to 12 submarines in what Prime Minister Mark Carney called the country’s largest-ever military procurement.

Trump says Walmart cut prices at his request, but Walmart omits role

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump on Monday sought to take credit for recent price cuts by Walmart, but a statement by the retailer made no mention of the administration’s involvement in its decision.

Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike

BUNIA, Congo (AP) – At least 500 people have died out of over 1,500 confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, authorities said, as frontline workers threatened to go on strike on Monday over unpaid benefits and poor working conditions.

China test-launches a ballistic missile from submarine in the South Pacific

BEIJING (AP) – China’s military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific.

Prince Harry's UK trip sparks media buzz over Meghan and kids

Prince Harry’s UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him