Tension was palpable as David Beckham, famed football icon, arrived in the spectator stands alongside his wife Victoria and their family, ahead of the much-anticipated semi-final clash between England and Argentina at the World Cup on Wednesday.

Beckham, now 51, has been a steadfast supporter of England’s World Cup journey across the United States, eagerly following the Three Lions with hopes high for a monumental win.

The semi-final match held in Atlanta saw the Beckham family arrive in force, with Victoria, 52, joining him along with their children, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 21, Harper, 15, and Cruz’s girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, 30, in tow.

Amidst a sea of England supporters chanting the national anthem, their voices were engulfed by the resounding boos of Argentina fans, setting a charged atmosphere in the arena.

As a twist of fate, Beckham, a loyal supporter of his national team, will witness England’s face-off against Argentina, featuring his close colleague Lionel Messi, who also represents David’s Inter Miami team, adding extra emotional layers to the thrilling encounter.

David roared with pride as he celebrated England’s victory against Norway last week. 

David was spotted getting acquainted with Timothee Chalamet as they cheered on rival teams at the France vs Spain World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

Timothee’s father is French and he is bilingual in both English and French, the star holds dual United States and French citizenship.

The Dune star, who is dating Kylie Jenner, threw his support behind the French side as he attended the nail-biting match where they were defeated 2-0 by Spain.

David played in both Spain and France during his career, with a stint at Real Madrid from 2003 to 2007, and five months with Paris Saint-Germain in 2013.

But his loyalty lay firmly with Spain, who scored a penalty in the first half and netted a goal in the second to leave the tournament favourites dumbfounded.

Despite supporting rival sides, the two stars still found common ground as they caught up in the VIP hospitality box on the night.

They looked to be exchanging friendly banter in the match breaks, where David was joined by his wife Victoria and their children.

His children followed suit by supporting the side, with Harper and Romeo both sporting jackets from his brand Intra in Spain’s colours.

Harper was also seen looking slightly starstruck as she greeted Timothee.

Meanwhile, Romeo shared a photo of their meeting on his Instagram page shortly after the match ended.

Both Timothee and The Beckhams were left starstruck while eagerly posing for photos with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, who performed on their home turf during the match.

The DCC have soared to super stardom since featuring in three seasons of Netflix’s hit docuseries America’s Sweethearts.

Victoria, who stuck to her famous Posh pout during the football match, even managed to raise a small smile as she excitedly posted a series of snaps with the cheerleaders, posing with pom poms and asking ‘did I make the squad?’

‘ABSOLUTELY’ replied the DCC girls as they reposted the photo along with a sweet family snap which showed them posing with Victoria, David and their kids.

The family were also treated to a special performance of the DCC’s famous Thunderstruck routine, with Victoria sharing a video of the cheerleaders in their kick line on the field after the match had finished.

Timothee was also left ‘thunderstruck’ by the cheerleaders.

The DCC Instagram account shared a video of the star meeting the girls, with a near-speechless Timothee admitting to the camera that he was ‘starstruck’.

Timothee singled out Anna Kate Sundvold, giving her a huge hug before borrowing some pom poms for a photo.

Dallas put on a show as the AT&T Stadium, temporarily renamed Dallas Stadium, hosted the first World Cup semi final on Tuesday. 

A Houston bayou became the scene of a harrowing escape when a woman, in the middle of her workout, was reportedly attacked by a man who then attempted to drown her. Despite the terrifying ordeal, she managed to fend off her assailant and escape, leading to his subsequent arrest, according to authorities.

The alleged attacker, identified as 19-year-old Jacoby Isiah Fuselier, struck the woman around 6:30 p.m. on Monday near White Oak Bayou. Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen announced the arrest, highlighting the incident in a formal statement.

In her account to law enforcement, the woman described how she fought back, clawing at Fuselier’s eyes and pulling out chunks of his hair, ultimately breaking free from his grip. Once she escaped, she encountered deputy constables who promptly took her to a hospital for medical care.

“This ordeal highlights the immense strength and determination of the survivor,” commented Rosen. “Our intention is to ensure justice for her, and we extend our gratitude to the deputies who worked diligently on this case.”

In an effort to find the attacker, deputies flew a drone above the bayou and discovered a crime scene marked by claw marks through the mud and grass on the bayou’s bank.

They followed fresh bike tracks from the area to a residential street, where home surveillance video showed a man on a bicycle who matched the description of the assailant, the constable’s office said.

Once in that neighborhood, Fuselier allegedly approached another woman but fled when he saw her husband, authorities said. That woman told investigators that a man on a bike whistled at her while she was outside her home just before her husband walked out, Fox Houston reported.

Fuselier was later arrested after a brief chase and struggle. He was found in possession of a cell phone belonging to the woman he allegedly attacked at the bayou, Rosen said.

He was initially charged with evading arrest on Tuesday, followed by two counts of aggravated sexual assault on Wednesday, police said.

News Media has reached out to Rosen’s office for further comment.

During a heated confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche found himself in a verbal tussle with Democratic senators over a variety of hot-button topics, including the conduct of President Trump and the activities of FBI Director Kash Patel.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island, displaying a stern demeanor, confronted Blanche with a direct inquiry: “How long do you plan to indulge that Kash Patel fellow? Are you comfortable with his frequent flights? Can you assure us he’s staying sober while on duty?”

The senator pressed on, asking pointedly, “Are you certain that none of his travel is simply an excuse for leisure pursuits like snorkeling or attending Olympic events, or perhaps visiting personal acquaintances?”

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In response, Blanche didn’t mince words, calling the senator’s line of questioning “extremely distasteful.” He firmly stated, “I have complete confidence in Director Patel and his unwavering commitment to his responsibilities.”

Whitehouse retorted, “Great, you get to own that.”

Earlier in their exchange, Whitehouse threw down a stack of papers detailing various requests he made for files from the DOJ and demanded that Blanche respond to them.

He then ticked through indictments that judges tossed out, and raised concerns that they were politically motivated.

“That’s not reflective of the hundreds of thousands of indictments and informations that have been filed,” Blanche countered.

“While cherry-picking a few isolated words from district court or magistrate judges in certain districts is something that you’re entitled to do, it’s absolutely false to suggest that this Department of Justice is not executing as we should and doing the right thing every single day,” the acting AG said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Argentina might boast the legendary Lionel Messi, but England has its own magic on the field.

In case names slipped your mind: Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are the ones to watch.

Without the dynamic duo of Kane and Bellingham, England’s World Cup journey might have ended prematurely. Their contributions have been nothing short of spectacular throughout the tournament.

Both players have achieved the remarkable feat of scoring six goals each. This marks an unprecedented moment in World Cup history, where two players from the same national team have reached such a milestone in a single tournament.

The point cannot be overstated: Kane is a phenomenal talent, but Bellingham truly stands out as exceptional. His standout performances against Mexico and Norway are bound to be remembered as legendary.

Even when the Three Lions are playing their absolute worst football, the Real Madrid man always seems to come up with something to save this side. It’s remarkable.

England will need both Kane and Bellingham at their very best today.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In keeping with a prior commitment, the Trump administration has unveiled revamped displays concerning slavery at the historical site of President George Washington’s residence in Philadelphia.

The new panels, installed on Wednesday, have drawn criticism, with some arguing they dilute the harsh realities of slavery. These panels are located in the same historic area that witnessed the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

“In an overnight maneuver cloaked in secrecy, federal authorities replaced panels at the President’s House that previously offered a comprehensive history of Philadelphia,” remarked Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on Wednesday. “Although the federal court sanctioned this removal, the cover of night under which it occurred suggests an awareness of its shameful nature and a breach of community confidence.”

Originally erected in 2010, the panels detailed the lives of nine enslaved people who, alongside George and Martha Washington, resided at the house in the 1790s when Philadelphia served as the nation’s temporary capital.

The revision of these panels came after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in 2025 mandating that federally owned or administered historic sites avoid presenting information that “disparages Americans past or living,” highlighting instead the “achievements and progress of the American people.”

A lower court forced the federal government in February to remove the new panels after they already had been installed earlier this year. A three-judge panel of the U.S. 3rd Circuit of Appeals reversed that and ruled July 3 that the work could continue.

A government website with images of the new panels showed they would still have information on enslaved people who lived in the home. It would also include details on the abolitionist movement, how the Constitution treated slavery, the end of slavery in Pennsylvania and how Washington and his successor, John Adams, viewed and treated slavery, as well as information about the 20th century Civil Rights movement.

However, the replacement panels do not include some of detail in the earlier ones, such as a map of slave trade routes and a timeline on slavery. They also avoid critical headlines such as “The Dirty Business of Slavery.”

The city of Philadelphia had sued the federal government over the removal of information previously included in the panels. It argued that the federal government must consult with the city before making changes to the President’s House Site. Justice Department lawyers argued the administration alone can decide what stories are told at National Park Service properties.

Parker said the city intends to seek a rehearing “on serious legal issues” presented in the appeals court decision.

Michael Coard, an attorney and founder of Avenging The Ancestors Coalition (ATAC), said the Philadelphia-based history preservation group continues to work on legal strategies opposing the Trump administration’s changing of the panels.

ATAC joined the city’s lawsuit.

Trump is attempting to rewrite history, Coard told reporters Wednesday near the site.

“What if there’s a president next time who doesn’t like the Liberty Bell because the Liberty Bell was used by abolitionists to support the end of slavery?” he said. “What if there’s a president who doesn’t like the Statue of Liberty because too many immigrants come in? Do we remove the Statue of Liberty?”

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Williams reported from Detroit.

Tragedy struck in Alabama as a military veteran and his wife fell victim to a horrific burglary, officials revealed.

Authorities have arrested a 46-year-old man accused of murdering a couple, Justin and Lena Elrod, in their home in Reform, Alabama. The couple was found deceased at around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, following a burglary report. The suspect, George Birmingham, now faces charges in connection with their deaths, according to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office.

Birmingham has been charged with one count of capital murder, two counts of murder, burglary, and additional drug-related offenses.

Court documents suggest Birmingham allegedly used an electric saw to kill Lena Elrod, while Justin Elrod was fatally injured by a blow to the head with a metallic object.

The sheriff’s office said Birmingham was accused of killing the husband and wife before the burglary inside their home.

According to WBRC, a motive hasn’t been established, but authorities said Birmingham was an “acquaintance” of the Elrods.

Aliceville Mayor Terrence Windham described Justin Elrod as a hard worker who was humble.

“He was a very humble guy, and he was the last person that I would think that something like this would happen to,” Windham said. “He survived the military, survived working in the prison, and now, this situation, it just makes it even worse.”

Jason Burns, who worked with Justin Elrod at a federal prison, said he’s still at a loss that his friend was killed.

“About every five minutes,” Burns said. “About every five minutes, I’m having that moment.”

“We ask everyone to continue keeping the victims’ families, those affected by this tragedy, and the responding first responders in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the sheriff’s office said.