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Belgium captain Youri Tielemans revealed his team had been fired up by the uproar surrounding Folarin Balogun after the Red Devils thrashed the United States 4-1 at the World Cup on Monday.

US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed and frustrated by the backlash over Folarin Balogun's ban but insisted it was no excuse for his side's World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium on Monday.

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics forecast Tuesday a massive 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit from a year earlier, buoyed by sustained AI-driven demand for memory chips.

Seoul once again led losses on a mixed day in Asian stocks Tuesday as chip giant Samsung tumbled despite an eye-watering rise in profit, stoking fears that the record-breaking, AI-fuelled rally may have reached the end of the road.

Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain.

Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup Monday, as Charles De Ketelaere's brace secured a 4-1 win that was eclipsed by the bitter row over Folarin Balogun's ban.

France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen is bracing for a key verdict on Tuesday that will determine if she can run in next year's presidential elections, when her party has its best chance yet of winning power.

It began with threats of US visa bans on a swathe of African nations. Then Washington started to scatter migrants from all over the world to various corners of the continent, often with cash sweeteners for their governments.

NATO allies will showcase surging defence spending at a summit in Turkey's capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to placate US President Donald Trump after his fury over Europe's response to the war with Iran.

Scandal-hit US Senate candidate Graham Platner -- whose insurgent rise has drawn comparisons to President Donald Trump -- denied a sexual assault allegation Monday that threatens to derail one of Democrats' best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat.

The United States voiced alarm Monday over Beijing's nuclear program after China test-fired a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, the latest move in its rapid military modernization.

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics forecast on Tuesday a roughly 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit from a year earlier, buoyed by sustained AI-driven demand for memory chips.

Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match Monday as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain and left him fighting back tears.

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MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) ("Gladstone Investment") portfolio company SFEG Holdings Inc. announced today that it has agreed to the sale of Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC ("SFEG" or the "Company") to Enerpac Tool Group Corp., marking another successful realization for Gladstone Investment's buyout strategy. Gladstone Investment is expected to receive full repayment of its debt investment and realize a significant capital gain on its equity interest.

Agreements establish framework for feedstock supply, production, logistics and commercialization as Reno advances through startup activities

GPOX to exhibit at Booth 909 as thousands of investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders gather at Caesars Forum; Chairman and CEO Brett H. Pojunis to serve as a judge in the Principled Business Pitch Competition.

New thought leadership examines what happens as pathogen exposure returns between essential cleaning and disinfection interventions.

Strategy, Creativity and Shared Values Propel New Partnership Dedicated to Helping Military Members, Veterans and Their Families Navigate Today's Financial Complexity

By integrating Oshyn's suite of digital experience tools directly with popular AI assistants, the new MCP server enables digital leaders to evaluate sites, estimate budgets, and plan platform migrations entirely through natural conversation.

Technology industry veteran Jeff Spridgeon to lead the continued transformation of the renowned channel email security organization

Strengthening its deep roots in the imaging sector, the partnership affirms Visual Edge IT's position as a total technology provider of print, managed services, and cybersecurity.

STEPR is profitable, growing fast and the category leader in connected stair climbing; expected to generate more than $15 million in revenue in 2026 driven by increased US retailer demandPerformance-linked transaction valuation ensures attractive acquisition multiple, in-line with TRNR's disciplined acquisition strategyDeal expected to close in Q4 2026; TRNR expected to generate more than $50 million in 2026 pro forma revenue with adjusted EBITDA profitability in Q4 after transaction closing

Preliminary Marketing Rollout Drives Significant Increase in Funding Applications as Company Begins Evaluating Full Digital Platform Customer Acquisition Lifecycle

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services company, today announced that Steve Jones, global chairman and chief executive Officer, has been appointed to the University of Redlands Board of Trustees.

Medical Care Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK:MDCE) Details Six-Phase Internal Testing Protocol Driving Melanoma Scan Beta Progress

Transaction Gives CuriosityStream Control of Its Top Non-English-Speaking Market, Creating New Opportunities for Growth, Operational Efficiency and Revenue Expansion

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its upcoming virtual investor conference, Vertical Economy: The Race to Dominate the Skies, taking place July 16, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Industry veteran brings deep distribution leadership and commercial track record to strengthen Crump's sales organization

Latest Agreement with U.S. Cellulose Insulation Company Further Builds on Commercial Momentum and Supports Fort Cady's Path to Bankability

New Patent Broadly Protects Core Technology Behind Potential First Non-Surgical Replacement Venous Valve Builds on First-Ever FDA IDE Approval for Pivotal Study of enVVe System Targeting Multi-Billion-Dollar Market OpportunityenVVe Pivotal Study on Track for Enrollment to Commence and First Patients Data Release Expected by the End of Q4 2026

Veteran biosensor innovator and technology leader brings decades of experience developing and scaling breakthrough healthcare technologies