Poland's Iga Swiatek and Switzerland's Belinda Bencic advanced to the semifinals during the 2025 Wimbledon Championships in London on July 9, 2025. Swiatek defeated Russian Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5, and Sinner defeated American Ben Shelton 7-6, 6-4, 6-4, while Bencic defeated Russian Mirra Andreeva 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).

Cyclist Greg Lemond receives the Congressional Medal of Honor. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington and President Donald Trump holds a Cabinet meeting, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Thousands of people participated in the running of the bulls during the festival of San Fermin through the narrow streets of Pamplona, Spain, on July 9, 2025. The festival, which began July 6, runs through July 14.

Sotheby’s Geek Week 2025 in New York features a lineup of rare and geek-worthy treasures, including dinosaur fossils, a slice of Mars and a Romkey Apple-1 computer. The event runs through July 17, 2025.

Emmy-winning actor Jimmy Smits, known for his roles on "L.A. Law," "NYPD Blue," "The West Wing," "Dexter," "Sons of Anarchy" and in the "Star Wars" prequels, turns 70 on July 9, 2025. Here is a look back at his career through the years.

Chelsea F.C. beat Fluminense F.C. 2-0 during their FIFA Club World Cup semifinal match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 8, 2025. Chelsea's Joao Pedro scored twice. Chelsea will face the winner of Paris Saint-Germain versus Real Madrid.

Stars Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman, along with director Sophie Brooks, attend a special screening of their upcoming romantic comedy "Oh, Hi" in Los Angeles on July 8, 2025. The film, which follows a romantic getaway gone wrong, comes to theaters on July 25.

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka and American Taylor Fritz advanced to the semifinals during the 2025 Wimbledon Championships in London on July 8, 2025. Sabalenka defeated Germany's Laura Siegemund 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, while Fritz defeated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6, (7-4).

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-1 at American Family Field in Milwaukee on July 7, 2025. The Brewers' Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run home run, while Freddy Peralta pitched six shoutout innings. The Brewers stand at 51-40; the Dodgers are 56-36.

David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and director James Gunn attend the premiere of "Superman" in Los Angeles on July 7, 2025. Corenswet portrays Superman, with Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Hoult as Lex Luthor. The superhero epic comes to theaters on July 11.

Serbian Novak Djokovic, American Ben Shelton and Russian Mirra Andreeva advance to the quarterfinals during the 2025 Wimbledon Championships in London on July 7, 2025. Djokovic defeated Australia's Alex de Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 while Shelton defeated Italian Lorenzo Sonego 3-6, 6-1, 7-6, (7-1), 7-5 and Andreeva defeated American Emma Navarro 6-2, 6-3.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump in Washington on July 7, 2025. Trump and Netanyahu had a dinner inside the Blue Room of the White House where they expressed optimism about a peace deal with Hamas.

Award-winning actor Kevin Bacon, best known for his roles in "Footloose," "Apollo 13," "Mystic River," "Tremors," and "Sleepers," turns 67 on July 8, 2025. Here's a look back at his career through the years.

The Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-2 in extra innings at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 6, 2025. The Tigers' Trey Sweeney and Riley Green hit home runs during a six-run outburst in the 10th inning. The Tigers are 57-34; the Guardians are 40-48.

The annual Morning Glory Fair began in Tokyo on July 6, 2025 and rums through July 8. The fair, also known as "Asagao-Ichi," celebrates the morning glory flower, with vendors selling various morning glory plants.

As some Palestinians on Sunday waited to receive a hot meal at a food distribution point in Khan Younis in southern Gaza -- human rights groups say Gaza's population is facing famine-like conditions -- others were reeling after an Israeli drone attack claimed the lives of ten people.

Grammy-winning rapper, actor, writer and producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is best known for his music career with album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and his multimedia empire -- executive producing smash-hit TV series like "Power," "BMF" and "Raising Kanan." 50 Cent turns 50 on July 6, 2025. Here's a look back at his career through the years.

This week’s top photos capture major political, cultural and sports moments across the globe, including Pride parades in New York and San Francisco, protests in Jerusalem and legislative action in Washington. Also featured are highlights from Wimbledon, the FIFA Club World Cup, the Diddy trial, July Fourth celebrations and President Donald Trump signing his “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Here's a look back at photos by UPI photographers from June 29 to July 5, 2025.

Actor Julian McMahon, actor Michael Madsen, soccer star Diogo Jota, televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, Horse Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, Food Network star Anne Burrell, Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone, singer Jill Sobule, Pope Francis, game show host Wink Martindale, actor Nicky Katt, former NFL safety Matt Stevens, the first Black woman elected to Congress as a Republican Mia Love and heavyweight champion boxer George Foreman are among the notable deaths of 2025.

Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Quarter Final match at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on the July 4th, 2025. Cole Palmer scored early for Chelsea, and a late own goal by Palmeiras sealed the win.