World Cup Shock for Portugal: Spain edged Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16 as substitute Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth and final World Cup. Ronaldo left in tears, saying he “leaves with a clear conscience” and won’t decide his international future in the heat of the moment, while Roberto Martinez stepped down immediately after the defeat. Local Pride in Lisbon: Prime Minister Luis Montenegro backed the team after the exit, praising the fight “until the end” and urging Portugal to “face the future with ambition.” Sports Drama: Rodri apologized to Bernardo Silva after a heated moment following Silva’s miss, and Lamine Yamal was widely praised for consoling Ronaldo after the final whistle. Defense & Security: Portugal signed a deal to acquire surplus US Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, with deliveries planned from late 2026 to mid-2028. Tourism & Daily Life: Nazaré will introduce a €1-per-night tourist tax from 1 September, with exemptions for over-65s, people with disabilities, and certain illness cases. Energy Poverty Help: A Torres Vedras project is using local data to better spot energy-poverty risk areas and target support beyond income alone.