Sky agrees to buy British broadcaster ITV for up $2.1 billion to compete with streaming giants

LONDON (AP) – Sky, the UK-based TV, internet and mobile phone provider owned by Comcast, has agreed to buy ITV’s media and entertainment arm for up to 1.6 billion pounds ($2.1 billion) after months of talks to create a major competitor to the global streaming giants.

News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs

News Minute – Video of Major World Affairs

Trump points to George Washington to justify enriching his family

Trump points to George Washington to justify enriching his family

Mourners at Khamenei funeral procession in Tehran vow 'revenge'

Mourners at Khamenei funeral procession in Tehran vow ‘revenge’

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.