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UEFA statement on the Balogun case

| UEFA
Article body Yesterday’s decision to suspend for a probationary period of a year the implementation of the one-match automatic suspension following the red card issued to the player Folarin Balogun crossed a red line. Football, like any other sports, relies on rules, which are the basis for fair, honest and transparent competition. Sometimes rules are open to interpretation. In this case not.
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Mallory McMorrow to end her U.S. Senate campaign Original

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By Craig Mauger Verified
| Detroit News Verified
Updated July 5, 2026, 1:20 p.m. ET State Sen. Mallory McMorrow is expected to drop out of Michigan's competitive U.S. Senate race Sunday afternoon, according to two sources with knowledge of the development who were not authorized to speak publicly about her decision. McMorrow's departure would make it a two-way race in the Democratic primary between U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County health chief Abdul El-Sayed. McMorrow didn’t immediately respond to a text message seeking comment.
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Trump Asked FIFA to Review Balogun’s Suspension. He Is Now Eligible to Play. Original

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By Tyler Pager Verified, Tariq Panja Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Trump Asked FIFA to Review Balogun’s Suspension. He Is Now Eligible to Play. The reversal is highly unusual and the first time since 1962 that FIFA has allowed a player to appear in a game when they would have been suspended. Credit...Tierney L.
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Royal Belgian FA

| rbfa.be
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Jul 05, 2026
Belgian FA issues restrained statement on Falogun decision that probably had much more colorful language behind closed doors ...  https://www.rbfa.be/en/news/rbfa-statement-regarding-folarin-balogun …
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European soccer leaders make plans to take Belgium's side against FIFA

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By Tim Röhn Verified
| POLITICO Verified
The continental confederation UEFA, of which the Royal Belgian Football Association is a member, is considering whether to issue a statement challenging a FIFA decision to suspend a red card. FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match ban has sparked anger inside European soccer, with both continental confederation UEFA and the Royal Belgian Football Association discussing possible next steps, according to a high-ranking UEFA official.
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Jul 05, 2026
RT @politico: Exclusive: European soccer leaders make plans to take Belgium's side against FIFA  http://dlvr.it/TTMmLj 
Jul 05, 2026
RT @politico: Exclusive: European soccer leaders make plans to take Belgium's side against FIFA  http://dlvr.it/TTMmLj 
Jul 05, 2026
RT @politico: Exclusive: European soccer leaders make plans to take Belgium's side against FIFA  http://dlvr.it/TTMmLj 
Jul 05, 2026
RT @politico: Exclusive: European soccer leaders make plans to take Belgium's side against FIFA  http://dlvr.it/TTMmLj 
Jul 05, 2026
European soccer leaders are planning to side with Belgium in the Folarin Balogun red-card gate, after the Trump's White House allegedly made calls to FIFA and Infantino. Balogun is currently eligible to play RO16 and will serve his red card another time.  https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/07/05/world-cup-2026/european-soccer-uefa-strike-back-fifa-folarin-balogun-belgium-00987486?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&__cf_chl_f_tk=1EPKMoXYHehvmwO_b3Lln_zEPbW3j8qnL9zJsbpBHqI-1783294548-1.0.1.1-9Y1DD1FzC1GrWr5hQNW.y3xpwtEexorZHRxrbv5OskI …
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‘Shame on you': Belgium accuses FIFA of caving to Trump ahead of World Cup clash

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By Ali Walker
| POLITICO Verified
Politicians across the political spectrum blasted the decision to clear American star Folarin Balogun to play Monday. BRUSSELS — Belgian politicians and soccer officials were outraged Sunday after FIFA ditched a one-match ban for American star Folarin Balogun that would have ruled him out of the U.S.-Belgium World Cup round-of-16 matchup on Monday.
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Jul 05, 2026
RT @politico: "Shame on you": Belgium accuses FIFA of caving to Trump ahead of World Cup clash  http://dlvr.it/TTMl7Z 
Jul 05, 2026
RT @politico: "Shame on you": Belgium accuses FIFA of caving to Trump ahead of World Cup clash  http://dlvr.it/TTMl7Z 
Jul 05, 2026
RT @politico: "Shame on you": Belgium accuses FIFA of caving to Trump ahead of World Cup clash  http://dlvr.it/TTMl7Z 
Jul 06, 2026
RT @politico: "Shame on you": Belgium accuses FIFA of caving to Trump ahead of World Cup clash  http://dlvr.it/TTMl7Z 
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Sky to pay £1.6bn for ITV's broadcast and streaming division

| Sky News Verified
ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.
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Penguins Avoid Arbitration and Agree to Contracts with Four Players

| Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Egor Chinakhov to a three-year contract, goaltender Arturs Silovs to a one-year contract, forward David Gustafsson to a one-year contract and goaltender Joel Blomqvist to a two-year contract, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. Chinakhov’s contract runs through the 2028-29 season and carries an average annual value of $6.25 million.
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Jul 05, 2026
RT @penguins: The Penguins have signed forward Egor Chinakhov to a three-year contract. Details:  http://pens.pe/4vHNW9e  https://t.co/kTnJ…
Jul 05, 2026
RT @penguins: The Penguins have signed forward David Gustafsson to a one-year contract. Details:  http://pens.pe/4vHNW9e  https://t.co/nMqN…
Jul 05, 2026
RT @penguins: The Penguins have signed goaltender Joel Blomqvist to a two-year contract. Details:  http://pens.pe/4vHNW9e  https://t.co/GAW…
Jul 05, 2026
RT @penguins: The Penguins have signed goaltender Arturs Silovs to a one-year contract. Details:  http://pens.pe/4vHNW9e  https://t.co/Y6D0…
Jul 05, 2026
RT @penguins: The Penguins have signed forward Egor Chinakhov to a three-year contract. Details:  http://pens.pe/4vHNW9e  https://t.co/kTnJ…
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Folarin Balogun available for USMNT vs. Belgium as red card ban suspended Original

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By Dan Sheldon Verified, Adam Crafton Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium with his one-game red-card ban suspended, sources briefed on the process have told The Athletic. The 25-year-old received a straight red card on against Bosnia and Herzegovina for a foul on defender Tarik Muharemovic, a sanction which is automatically accompanied by a one-game suspension under Article 10.5 of FIFA’s rules for the tournament.
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Jul 05, 2026
Told friends FIFA folks rolled up on that ref with "Are you out of your daggone mind? We lose them round of 8 to Spain? OK. In round of 16 to Belgium, straight up? Sucks, but OK. Lose them in Round of 16 after we zap their striker? F no."  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7423410/2026/07/05/usmnt-folarin-balogun-red-card-available/ …
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Folarin Balogun’s 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs. Belgium Original

| Associated Press Verified
SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Tuesday. Balogun, who leads the Americans with three goals, received a red card for stepping on the foot of Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a 2-0 round of 32 win on Wednesday. “The implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year,” FIFA announced Sunday.
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Biden’s illegal immigration surge triggered 30% rise in home prices, $ 20% in rents, Fed paper finds Original

| New York Post Verified
A new Federal Reserve working paper found the record surge in illegal immigration during the Biden administration triggered higher home prices and rents. The findings arrive as immigration remains a polarizing political issue. Republicans argue former President Joe Biden’s border policies strained housing and public resources, while Democrats say immigration helped ease labor shortages and supported economic growth.
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Jul 05, 2026
RT @nypost: Biden's illegal immigration surge triggered 30% rise in home prices, $ 20% in rents, Fed paper finds  https://trib.al/c3M9oC6  ht…
Jul 05, 2026
RT @nypost: Biden's illegal immigration surge triggered 30% rise in home prices, $ 20% in rents, Fed paper finds  https://trib.al/c3M9oC6  ht…
Jul 05, 2026
RT @nypost: Biden's illegal immigration surge triggered 30% rise in home prices, $ 20% in rents, Fed paper finds  https://trib.al/c3M9oC6  ht…
Jul 05, 2026
RT @nypost: Biden's illegal immigration surge triggered 30% rise in home prices, $ 20% in rents, Fed paper finds  https://trib.al/c3M9oC6  ht…
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Folarin Balogun eligible to play for US v Belgium as Fifa rescinds red card suspension Original

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By Alexander Abnos Verified
| The Guardian Verified
Folarin Balogun’s red card and one-game suspension received in the United States’ previous World Cup game has been rescinded and the striker will be available to play...
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JAXA | 小惑星探査機「はやぶさ２」が取得した小惑星「トリフネ」の画像

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2026年（令和8年）7月6日 公立大学法人 会津大学 独立行政法人 国立高等専門学校機構 大島商船高等専門学校 学校法人 京都産業大学 公立大学法人 公立鳥取環境大学 大学共同利用機関法人 自然科学研究機構 国立天文台 Georgia Institute of Technology 学校法人 千葉工業大学 国立大学法人 東京大学 国立大学法人 東海国立大学機構 名古屋大学 国立大学法人 北海道大学 宇宙航空研究開発機構（JAXA）は、小惑星探査機「はやぶさ２」の拡張ミッションにおける最初の小惑星探査として、小惑星「トリフネ」のフライバイに成功し、7月5日18時35分に地上において、「はやぶさ２」の状態が正常であることを確認しました。 また、小惑星「トリフネ」の画像、サイエンスデータの取得にも成功しましたので、以下のとおり、お知らせいたします。 記 ©JAXA、東京大学、千葉工業大学、東京科学大学、産業技術総合研究所、パリ天文台、カナリア天体物理研究所 ・ 撮影日時：2026年7月5日18時29分59秒（日本時間）（速報値）...
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Jul 06, 2026
RT @AJ_FI: And another new asteroid! Here's Torifune, captured during yesterday's flyby by Hayabusa2.  https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2026/07/20260706-3_j.html … https://t.co/…
Jul 06, 2026
Amazing flyby: Japan's Hayabusa2 just made a high-precision flyby of previously unexplored asteroid Torifune. The probe was traveling at 3 miles per second, and skimmed just half a mile from the asteroid! First images coming in now.  https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2026/07/20260706-3_j.html … pic.x.com/az7QqlUMvJ

USMNT's Folarin Balogun has red card suspended by FIFA, available to face Belgium

| FCEXTRATIME
FIFA have suspended the red card USMNT striker Folarin Balogun received in the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, meaning he is available to face Belgium in the round-of-16. In a statement on their website, FIFA said: "By operation of Article 27 FDC, the implementation of the automatic match suspension for USA player Folarin Balogun is suspended for a probationary period of one [1] year."
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Jul 05, 2026
USMNT's Folarin Balogun has red card suspended by FIFA, available to face Belgium. Idk much but I know this a big deal! 🇺🇸  https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49277378/usmnt-folarin-balogun-red-card-suspended-belgium …
Jul 05, 2026
The slo mo VAR review did not follow protocol. I didn’t think FIFA would do the right thing. I must have explained what happened 25 times to casual fans yesterday. I believe that we will win.  https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49277378/usmnt-folarin-balogun-red-card-suspended-belgium …
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Bears QB Caleb Williams gifts Pope Leo XIV autographed jersey Original

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By Courtney Cronin Verified
| ESPN Verified
CHICAGO --- Pope Leo XIV added a new item to his collection of Chicago sports memorabilia. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent an autographed jersey to Leo, a Chicago native and the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church. The jersey was gifted through Williams' Caleb Cares foundation and presented to Leo by U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Branch, on July 4.
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FIFA Sparks World Cup Furor After Trump Intervenes Over U.S. Striker’s Red Card

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By Andrew Beaton Verified
| The Wall Street Journal Verified
Updated July 5, 2026 5:14 pm ET Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the U.S. team’s round-of-16 match against Belgium. Xu Chang/Xinhua/ZUMA Press The most stunning controversy of the 2026 World Cup erupted on Sunday after it emerged that President Trump personally intervened to have U.S. striker Folarin Balogun reinstated for the team’s round-of-16 game against Belgium following his red card in the previous round.
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Jul 05, 2026
The sudden reversal, unprecedented in the modern history of the World Cup, immediately touched off a furor about political interference. Infantino spent a decade courting favor with Trump, who calls him a friend & regularly hosted him in the Oval Office.  https://www.wsj.com/sports/soccer/folarin-balogun-red-card-fifa-e4ca7c1e?st=froTtP&reflink=article_copyURL_share …
Jul 05, 2026
The most stunning controversy of the 2026 World Cup erupted on Sunday after it emerged that President Trump personally intervened to have U.S. striker Folarin Balogun reinstated for the team’s round-of-16 game against Belgium.  https://www.wsj.com/sports/soccer/folarin-balogun-red-card-fifa-e4ca7c1e?st=gKqbTJ …
Jul 05, 2026
“Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino last week, urging him to review Balogun’s automatic one-game suspension, according to people familiar with the matter.”  https://www.wsj.com/sports/soccer/folarin-balogun-red-card-fifa-e4ca7c1e?st=rNdGHH&reflink=article_copyURL_share …
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El turismo penetra en barrios vulnerables del área de Barcelona con centenares de plazas de alojamiento

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By Jordi Ribalaygue Verified
| El Periódico Verified
El auge del turismo en Barcelona ha llevado en los últimos años a que los visitantes crucen los límites del centro y sus atracciones para internarse en lugares de la metrópolis que antes apenas pisaban. El Plan Especial Urbanístico de Alojamientos Turísticos (PEUAT) los ha centrifugado en parte, al restringir la apertura de establecimientos en el núcleo de la capital.
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George Clooney to Be Honored at Venice Film Festival With Golden Lion for Career Achievement Original

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By Nick Vivarelli Verified
| Variety Verified
Home Film Global Jul 6, 2026 2:02am PT Getty The Venice Film Festival will honor George Clooney with its 2026 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. Clooney – who is one of only three people to have been nominated in six different Oscar categories throughout his career (best picture, director, lead actor, supporting actor, original screenplay and adapted screenplay) – will be celebrated on the Lido in his triple guise as actor, director and producer.
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St Johnstone boss outlines plan for ex-Dundee midfielder Max Anderson

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By Eric Nicolson Verified
| The Courier (UK) Verified
St Johnstone boss, Simo Valakari, has admitted he would like to see Max Anderson feature in one of the Perth side’s remaining two pre-League Cup matches before making his mind up...
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Jul 06, 2026
RT @thecouriersport: St Johnstone boss outlines plan for ex-Dundee midfielder Max Anderson  http://dlvr.it/TTN1Z6  pic.x.com/0HFMIO9gUm
Jul 06, 2026
RT @thecouriersport: St Johnstone boss outlines plan for ex-Dundee midfielder Max Anderson  http://dlvr.it/TTN1Z6  pic.x.com/0HFMIO9gUm

Se contrató la deuda; no se construyó la obra

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By Jorge Chávez Presa
| laaurorademexico.com
El Informe de Finanzas Públicas a mayo de 2026 confirma que el gobierno federal lleva ocho años endeudándose para cubrir gasto que se consume, no que construye. Hoy paga más por intereses que por obra pública. Hay una regla que cualquier familia entiende: pedir prestado para una casa es sensato; pedir prestado para la despensa del mes es el principio de un problema. Y pedir crédito para pagar los intereses es un suicidio.
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Epstein moved millions through mysterious Virgin Islands bank right before arrest

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By Shirsho Dasgupta Verified
| Miami Herald Verified
In the months leading up to Jeffrey Epstein's arrest on federal sex trafficking charges on July 6, 2019, a small U.S. Virgin Islands bank he owned that had employed no one and laid dormant for years suddenly came alive. A flurry of transactions totaling more than $20 million passed through the bank named Southern Country International from April to early July that year, according to a Miami Herald investigation based on the recently released documents by the U.S. Justice Department.
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Tuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?

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By Dale Johnson Verified
| BBC Sport Verified
England coach Thomas Tuchel says there is total confusion over the disciplinary process at the World Cup after Fifa's shock decision not to ban Folarin Balogun. United States striker Balogun, who was sent off against Bosnia-Herzegovina, should have been banned for the last-16 tie against Belgium (Tuesday 01:00 BST). But Fifa opted not to enforce an immediate suspension, meaning the co-hosts' leading goalscorer will be available to play.
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Jul 06, 2026
 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yzzd73871o … Uefa has strongly criticised Fifa's shock decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun's automatic ban at this World Cup, calling it "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable".
Jul 06, 2026
RT @BBCNews: Fifa decision on Balogun ban 'incomprehensible' - Uefa  https://bbc.in/4vP0mfK 

« C’est compliqué de rester léger » : avec la canicule, les présentateurs météo perdent le sourire

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By Ludovic Galtier-Lloret
| Le Parisien Verified
La rencontre que nous provoquons à proximité du parc André-Citroën (Paris XVe) met en joie Daniela Prepeliuc.
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La gran transferencia: quién paga y quién recibe 28.000 millones de euros en alquileres cada año en España

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By Ainhoa Perez Diez, Raul Sanchez Verified
| El Diario Verified
TARJETA CADUCADA Por favor, actualiza tus datos de pago para que podamos renovar tu suscripción y sigas siendo socia/o de elDiario.es. Tu tarjeta caduca el . Te seguimos necesitando, . Actualizar datos de pago
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Jul 06, 2026
En 2015 se transferían 14.000 Mill€ por el alquiler, en 2025 la cifra ya roza los 28.000 Mill€, cerca del 1,6% del PIB. Almudena Martínez, advierte: “Se reduce el consumo de los hogares y afecta a la productividad y a la competitividad”.  https://www.eldiario.es/economia/gran-transferencia-paga-recibe-28-000-millones-euros-alquileres-ano-espana_1_13336879.html … pic.x.com/IfJRsQ23Vu
Jul 06, 2026
7) 📊Pero el patrón es claro: Hablamos de una transferencia de inquilinos a caseros que se ha duplicado desde 2015 y que está marcada por la desigualdad de renta y la brecha generacional Recórrela por renta, edad, origen y hogar en @elDiarioes 👇  https://www.eldiario.es/economia/gran-transferencia-paga-recibe-28-000-millones-euros-alquileres-ano-espana_1_13336879.html …
Jul 06, 2026
La gran transferencia: quién paga y quién recibe 28.000 millones de euros en alquileres cada año en España. El movimiento de dinero se ha duplicado en una década.  https://www.eldiario.es/economia/gran-transferencia-paga-recibe-28-000-millones-euros-alquileres-ano-espana_1_13336879.html …
Jul 06, 2026
Este reportaje sobre dónde (y a quién) va el dinero de los alquileres en España da escalofríos, pero al menos hay una buena base de datos sobre la que debatir y plantear políticas.  https://www.eldiario.es/economia/gran-transferencia-paga-recibe-28-000-millones-euros-alquileres-ano-espana_1_13336879.html …
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Prince Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace for part of UK trip

| BBC News Verified
Prince Harry has formally accepted an invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace for part of his visit to London this week, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex has confirmed.
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Jul 06, 2026
Prince Harry has accepted King Charles’ invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace during his London visit this week. Neither Meghan Markle nor their children will accompany him to the capital, though reports suggest they could meet elsewhere in the UK later.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77yykl87yno …
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