Space startup Katalyst launches orbital rescue mission for aging NASA observatory
Tesla rolls out robotaxi service in Miami
Americans hit road for July 4 despite high gasoline prices
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers
WNBA's first international team in Toronto is finding fans all across Canada in Tempo's first season
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market
A weaker-than-expected jobs report could renew debate at the U.S.
July 02, 2026World
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Rebel Catholic group in Switzerland unrepentant over excommunication
Members of a breakaway Catholic group excommunicated over the ordination of four bishops were unrepentant on Thursday, accusing the Church of
July 02, 2026
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Blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, wounds 20, Syrian interior ministry says
A bomb blast at a cafe in central Damascus on Thursday killed nine people and wounded 20 others, Syria's interior ministry said.
July 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Hungary revokes refugee status of fugitive minister, Poland says
Hungary's new government revoked the refugee status of a fugitive former Polish minister and his deputy, Poland's government said on Thursday, as it tries to bring the pair
July 02, 2026
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Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning
Iran's ruling clerics are preparing days of mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
July 02, 2026
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Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei, report says
Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who fled to Taiwan amid fears of Chinese persecution, has died at the age of 70, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday, citing
July 02, 2026
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Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice
Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice
July 03, 2026
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Canada aims to announce 10 countries backing global defence bank at NATO summit
Canada is aiming to announce around 10 founding nations for a global defence bank at next week's NATO summit in Turkey
July 02, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World
Irish cyclist completes Route 66 journey with pending world record
Irish cyclist completes Route 66 journey with pending world record
July 03, 2026
Interview|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World
Man plans to set sail for milestone solo voyage around the world
Man plans to set sail for milestone solo voyage around the world
July 03, 2026
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Norris says reports Verstappen's interested in McLaren move are cool, but not serious
Lando Norris says reports that Max Verstappen has considered a move to McLaren are “a cool thing” to hear but “not a serious thing” as speculation swirls in Formula 1 about a switch which could create a lineup of two champions
July 02, 2026
Political|Travel|World
Pope’s July 4 visit to migrant hotspot sends a veiled message to US leaders
Pope’s July 4 visit to migrant hotspot sends a veiled message to US leaders
July 02, 2026
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'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation
Many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by trying to block out the noise of national division
July 02, 2026
Europe|World
Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo
Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo
July 02, 2026
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Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal at the World Cup
Malik Tillman is soft-spoken off the field with his interviews often given at a volume just above a whisper
July 02, 2026
Health|Science|World
Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens
Researchers are beginning a highly anticipated study of two possible treatments for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo
July 02, 2026
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Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it
Tesla car sales jumped over the past three months in a possible sign the worst of the boycotts against the automaker and lost market share to rivals are behind it
July 02, 2026
World
Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions
Pope Leo said during his inaugural Mass last year that he would seek to unify the Catholic Church after years of fraught divisions and vowed he would
July 02, 2026
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Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars
A Moscow car dealership is struggling to keep up with demand for new electric vehicles from China as drivers look to sidestep a
July 02, 2026
Health|Science|World
Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says
A treatment trial for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo enrolled its first patient on Thursday, marking a
July 02, 2026
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Canadian court publication ban in Quebec militia case raises press-freedom concerns
A Canadian court has banned publication of facts related to an alleged plot to seize land for an anti-government militia, drawing criticism from press-freedom
July 02, 2026
Environment|Europe|World
Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave
Two thousand firefighters were battling several wildfires fanned by strong winds along France's Mediterranean coast on Thursday, as the region grappled
July 02, 2026
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2 arrested, arraigned after scaling top of Empire State Building
2 arrested, arraigned after scaling top of Empire State Building
July 01, 2026
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Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts
Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts
June 18, 2026
Sports|World
The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned
The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned
July 02, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA
A rush rescue mission to save a NASA space telescope remains grounded, this time because of a last-minute launch problem
July 02, 2026
Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World
Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
Irisleydis Tristá, a cancer patient in Cuba, has been unable to get a crucial CT scan for seven months because the machine at Havana’s leading hospital is broken
July 02, 2026
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Colombia president-elect seeks public debt refinancing
Colombia's President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella said on Thursday he has instructed incoming Finance Minister Miguel Gomez to travel to Washington to meet international
July 02, 2026
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World
French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling
French Green party lawmakers on Thursday filed a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country braces for a
July 02, 2026
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Bank of England's Mann suggests reduced rate hike bets boost case for action
Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said on Thursday that a reduction in markets' expectations for BoE rate increases since June's Monetary Policy
July 02, 2026
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Canadian factory PMI edges higher despite war-linked supply disruptions
Canada's manufacturing sector expanded further in June as production and employment rose, but not all was positive for the sector as intensifying supply
July 02, 2026
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EU determined to resolve standoff over Bosnia envoy, Kallas says
The EU is determined to find a strong candidate for the post of international peace envoy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, to
July 02, 2026
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Former UK pop star Gary Glitter charged with non-recent sexual offences
British prosecutors on Thursday charged former UK pop star Paul Gadd, better known by his stage name Gary Glitter, with unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl aged under 13
July 02, 2026
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Albanian police use teargas to disperse anti-graft demonstrators
Albanian police used water cannons and teargas on Thursday to disperse anti-government protesters in front of parliament who threw eggs and flour at police
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Fed seen less likely to raise rates as job growth slows
Federal Reserve policymakers have less reason to deliver an interest-rate hike later this month, traders bet on Thursday, after a government report showed the U.S. economy added far
July 02, 2026
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Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges
Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges
July 02, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Northern Nigeria hunger reaches worst levels in nearly a decade, WFP says
More than 17 million people across nine conflict-hit states in northern Nigeria face severe hunger, the U.N. food agency said on Thursday, warning that violence and funding
July 02, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Merz's reforms have potential - eventually - to boost German growth
A late-night deal agreed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling coalition on a long-awaited package of reforms has the potential to give Germany's anaemic
July 02, 2026
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Wall St opens higher after June jobs report eases rate-hike bets
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday after a softer-than-expected employment report for June tempered expectations for interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
July 02, 2026
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Blue Owl keeps withdrawal cap as redemption requests remain elevated
Blue Owl Capital maintained a 5% quarterly withdrawal limit for two of its private credit funds as redemption requests remained substantially
July 02, 2026
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Dollar slides after soft jobs report, yen surges
The dollar fell sharply on Thursday after the closely watched June employment report showed U.S. employers added far fewer
July 02, 2026
Environment|Health|World
Heat wave caused some 480 excess deaths in Netherlands, health authorities say
Last week's unprecedented heat wave led to around 480 excess deaths in the Netherlands, Dutch health authorities said on Thursday.
July 02, 2026
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US factory orders fall in May, weighed down by weak demand for commercial aircraft
New orders for U.S. factory goods fell in May amid a decline in bookings for commercial aircraft, but demand elsewhere remained strong, partly driven by investment in
July 02, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
ICC confirms Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger move to leave court
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have initiated a year-long process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the court said in a statement.
July 02, 2026
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Hedge funds reap June gains by piling into short bets but lose on oil, sources say
Hedge funds trading stocks finished June with double-digit returns for the year so far, helped by their ability to successfully navigate already crowded
July 02, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent
Albanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump
July 02, 2026
Political|US|World
The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings
The Supreme Court has wrapped up a term with significant rulings on race and discrimination
July 02, 2026
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A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes
A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes
June 25, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World
What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT
New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States
July 02, 2026
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OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports
OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports
July 02, 2026
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Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
July 02, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science|World
Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations
Despite growing evidence of alcohol’s harms, it remains deeply embedded in social norms and cultural rituals, both in the US and abroad.
July 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
EU and US concerned by China's new ethnic unity law which targets people overseas
The United States and the European Union expressed concern on Thursday about China's new law on ethnic unity that went into effect this week and gives Beijing the legal
July 02, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine
Alphabet's Google on Thursday lost its long-running fight against a record EU antitrust fine for using its Android mobile operating
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Spain's amnesty drive brings 600,000 migrants into formal economy during application review
Some 609,737 of the 1.17 million migrants in Spain who applied for legal status in its recent amnesty drive have obtained temporary work permits, government officials said
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 24.4% year on year in June
Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for an eighth month in June, supported by an extended recovery in the U.S. automaker's European sales.
July 02, 2026
Arts|Sports|World
Folarin Balogun’s red card will be hotly debated, but it revealed something about the USA that can’t be taken away
Folarin Balogun’s red card will be hotly debated, but it revealed something about the USA that can’t be taken away
July 02, 2026
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OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake, FT reports
OpenAI has discussed giving the U.S. government a 5% stake, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, as AI firms face scrutiny in Washington over the likely misuse of advanced
July 02, 2026
World
What to know about SSPX, the Catholic traditionalists in new schism
The Vatican said on Thursday that priests and lay Catholics who are part of the Society of St.
July 02, 2026
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European regulators step up scrutiny of Big Tech
European regulators have launched a series of antitrust, privacy and online safety investigations into major technology companies in recent years.
October 03, 2023
Education|Opinion|Political|World
As the US turns 250, a forgotten founding influence helps explain its current unease
Montesquieu shaped how Americans understood liberty, and his warning about a ‘tyranny of opinion’ speaks to today’s polarization.
July 02, 2026
Education|Political|Science|Technology|World
Military voters were at the heart of the Supreme Court’s mail-in ballot decision
Mail-in voting was created during the Civil War so soldiers could vote. That legacy helped shape how the Supreme Court ruled more than 160 years later.
July 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|US|World
Two dead after 'multi-jurisdictional' manhunt, standoff in Massachusetts, officials say
Two dead after 'multi-jurisdictional' manhunt, standoff in Massachusetts, officials say
July 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|World
Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to immigrant advocacy group in Baltimore
Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to immigrant advocacy group in Baltimore
July 02, 2026
Crime|Education|US|World
Investigators pinpoint haunting echoes between Texas child disasters
Investigators pinpoint haunting echoes between Texas child disasters
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine
Judges at the European Union's top court have dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine
July 02, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|US|World
The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium
The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border
The United States is rapidly building what it calls a “smart wall” on the Mexico border, combining tall steel fencing with advanced technology like sensors and cameras
July 02, 2026
Environment|Health|Interview|Science|World
Heat waves are getting hotter. Can you guess why?
CNN News Central's Sara Sidner speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University's Nicholas Institute, about what's causing the world's heat waves to grow more intense.
July 01, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation
Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation
July 02, 2026
Election|Finance|US|World
Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections
President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans are reviving attacks on Democrats, labeling them communists
July 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine
Russia said on Thursday it would keep increasing pressure on Ukraine, following a massive overnight strike on Kyiv that killed at least 17 people and wounded scores.
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Verisk estimates over $10 billion in economic losses from Venezuela earthquake
Catastrophe and risk modeling firm Verisk said on Thursday it expects economic losses from the Venezuelan earthquake to exceed $10 billion.
July 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|World
Beijing identifies pilot killed in crash into city's tallest building
The pilot killed when a plane crashed into Beijing's tallest building last Friday was a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu, Beijing's Chaoyang district government said on
July 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as 'situation getting worse'
Lithuania's parliamentary parties have agreed on a plan to lift a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases in the Baltic nation,
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman says
The bigger drag on European Union growth is losing market share to China rather than a widening trade deficit with the Asian country, Goldman Sachs
July 02, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Greek ruling party calls for protests after firebomb kills candidate's mother
Greece's governing New Democracy party called on Thursday for its supporters to take to the streets in protest after the 72-year-old mother of one of its
July 02, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, Lebanese state media reports
Syria's foreign minister said during a visit to Beirut on Thursday that Damascus was open to meeting the Iran-backed Lebanese group
July 02, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
EU tells Armenia 'you can count on us' as Russia keeps up economic pressure
The European Union pledged an additional €18 million in economic support for Armenia on Thursday and liberalised some export rules for its goods as Brussels seeks to shore up
July 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Technology|World
Britain's Paramount-Warner review may be aimed at commitments, not a veto
Britain's threat to intervene in the $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal could be less about blocking the transaction than extracting commitments on UK news,
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Churning chips
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The U.S. jobs report will clearly dominate the day ahead for markets,
July 02, 2026
Election|Political|World
In Brazil, a Bolsonaro family rift exposes the right's struggle with women voters
A widening rift between far-right Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his stepmother, former first lady
July 02, 2026
Economy|Education|Political|World
Hungary to launch $128 million school-start benefit scheme
Hungary will launch a means-tested school-start benefit program at a cost of 40 billion forints ($128.41 million) per year, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Thursday,
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices
When the U.S.
July 02, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Progressive surge complicates Democrats’ midterms focus on prices
Democrats head into November’s midterm elections with potential advantages, including the
July 02, 2026
Political|World
India to send minister, governor to Ali Khamenei funeral
India said on Thursday that its deputy foreign minister and a state governor would represent the country at the state funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah
July 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World
Amazon vows action against India delivery partner after fire probe concludes
Amazon said on Thursday it will take "appropriate action" against a third-party delivery partner in India once a police investigation into a fire that
July 02, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|Political|World
UK's Starmer apologises over forced adoptions, decries a 'stain on our history'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised on Thursday to women forced to give up their babies or separated from their mothers at birth under a system of
July 02, 2026
Economy|Health|World
UK-US pharma deal could lead to nearly 230,000 unnecessary deaths in England, analysis says
UK-US pharma deal could lead to nearly 230,000 unnecessary deaths in England, analysis says
July 02, 2026
Sports|World
How you decide which of more than 30 soccer jerseys to wear to your team’s World Cup game
How you decide which of more than 30 soccer jerseys to wear to your team’s World Cup game
July 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World
With 556 police officers patrolling a country half the size of Central Park, everyone thought Monaco was safe
With 556 police officers patrolling a country half the size of Central Park, everyone thought Monaco was safe
July 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million
Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million
July 02, 2026
Education|Political|World
As the Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs a US strike that killed over 100 Iranian children
The Feb. 28 attack on a primary school in southeastern Iran was the deadliest reported strike in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran
July 01, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|World
FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran
Iranian state television claimed this week that a foreign ship got stuck in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring instructions to use a route laid out by the Islamic Republic’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard
July 02, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition partners have introduced a reform package to revive Germany’s sluggish economy
July 02, 2026
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Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands
Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands
July 02, 2026
World
South Korea disputes US congressional report claiming discrimination against Seattle-based Coupang
South Korea’s government has disputed a U.S. congressional report accusing Seoul of discriminating against Coupang
July 02, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|World
Authorities say man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper previously expressed suicidal thoughts
Authorities say man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper previously expressed suicidal thoughts
July 02, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turf
Since DeepSeek shocked markets early last year with its cheap but powerful AI model, global consumers have been faced with a choice
July 02, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei
An Iranian military commander warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against any attack on Iran as it prepares for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali
July 02, 2026
Europe|Science|Technology|World
Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations
July 02, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Couple caned for kissing on TikTok in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province
A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Argentina seen managing 2027 debt wall but political risk is key
Argentina faces a foreign-currency debt test in 2027, the year President Javier Milei is expected to seek re-election, but investors are increasingly
July 02, 2026
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UK business morale slumps as Iran war pushes up costs, survey shows
British business confidence fell to its lowest since 2022 as the Iran war, which pushed up costs, saps expectations for future sales, a survey of accountants showed on
July 02, 2026
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Europeans fill most gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, top commander says
European NATO allies have largely filled the gaps left by the United States in the alliance's defence plans, NATO's top commander said on Thursday, adding
July 01, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|World
India's capital announces permanent anti-pollution curbs for toxic winter months
The government of India's national capital territory of Delhi has announced a spate of measures to curb air pollution during winter, months ahead of the
July 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Germany charges Nord Stream suspect with attacking pipeline on behalf of Ukraine
German federal prosecutors have charged a former Ukrainian army officer with being the co-perpetrator of a war crime over the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts, accusing
July 02, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Under-fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package to boost economy
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition unveiled a package of reforms on Thursday, including tax relief for lower-income families
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks
India and Japan agreed on Thursday to boost cooperation in artificial intelligence, metals, energy and defence as well as prepare a joint roadmap for economic security,
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine withholding promised drone technology as historical tensions rise, Polish minister says
Ukraine has failed to deliver promised drone technology despite Poland's military support and willingness to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw
July 02, 2026
World
Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks
U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Kyrgyzstan asks neighbours for help with fuel supplies as Russian shortages bite
Kyrgyzstan asked Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to help ensure stable fuel supplies late on Wednesday, amid concerns
July 02, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Senior Chinese lawmaker to attend Khamenei's funeral
Senior Chinese lawmaker He Wei will attend the funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Thursday.
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Italy jobless rate at record low of 5% in May, but 22,000 jobs lost
Italy's unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.0% in May but a net 22,000 jobs were lost during the month, with the fall in the jobless rate due to people no longer looking for
July 02, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says
The European Union will provide up to €200 million ($228 million) in grant funding to boost transport, energy and digital links across the South
July 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
What to know about the schism by traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV
The Vatican has responded aggressively to the ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X after it defied Pope Leo XIV and consecrated four bishops without his consent
July 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan's yen jumps, with traders twitchy about intervention risk
The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar on Thursday, with traders alert to the prospect of intervention from Japan to prop up its
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
In Sintra, world's central bankers find ally in new Fed chief
Central bank officials from around the world believe they may have found a new ally in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh,
July 02, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8
Officials in Thailand say an 11-year-old boy has crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk, killing eight
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a 'bleak future,' report says
Chinese export controls, technological dependence on the U.S. and the structural weakness of Europe's chip industry mean it faces a "bleak future" unless
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US resumes dollar transfers to Iraq, NYT reports
The United States has resumed some air shipments of U.S. dollars to Iraq, several months after suspending them, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing two aides to Iraq's
July 02, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Russian fuel frustration rises as crisis bites
In Russia's grain belt, farmers fret they will be unable to harvest their crops as a fuel crisis sparked by Ukraine's drone attacks on oil refineries and
July 02, 2026
Political|Technology|World
Taiwan needs a 'hornet's nest' of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says
Taiwan needs a "hornet's nest" of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top U.S. diplomat to the democratically governed island
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Japan government panel member calls for moderate BOJ rate hikes
The Bank of Japan should continue to raise interest rates at a moderate pace to rectify excessive yen declines, Toshihiro Nagahama, a government panel member
July 02, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World
Super Micro says two Taiwan staff detained in probe involving its AI servers
Super Micro said on Wednesday that two workers at its Taiwan unit had been detained pending a court hearing and two others released on bail after being
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
US House committee says South Korea discriminated against Coupang
South Korean authorities have consistently discriminated against U.S.-based Coupang, a campaign that escalated with numerous investigations
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
South Korea's currency chief says in talks with Japan, allies
South Korea's vice finance chief on Thursday said Seoul is closely communicating with Japan and other key allies on foreign exchange issues, and
July 02, 2026
Europe|World
Rebel Catholic group's forbidden ordinations caused 'schism', Vatican cardinal says
Four new bishops from a breakaway Catholic group dedicated to the old Latin mass were ordained in southwestern Switzerland on Wednesday, in defiance of an appeal
July 02, 2026
Europe|Sports|US|World
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16
July 02, 2026
Europe|World
Russia says it strikes Ukraine in retaliation for recent attacks
Russia conducted a massive attack on Ukraine's capital of Kyiv and other locations using long-range, high-precision air-, land-, sea-launched weapons and drones, the Russian Defence
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Shares pull back as markets await likely payrolls beat
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Global shares are pulling back after a bumper quarter.
July 02, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Australia seeks to rein in defence spending blowouts, delays
Australia announced changes on Thursday to the way it manages the delivery of defence projects, aiming to curb billions of dollars in cost overruns and lengthy delays.
July 02, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
French far right ponders life beyond Le Pen as appeal ruling looms
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a make-or-break court ruling on July 7 on her bid to overturn an election ban, a verdict that
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
SoftBank's LY, Bain raise Kakaku bid again with $4.1 billion valuation
SoftBank's LY Corp and Bain Capital have again raised their bid for Kakaku.com, valuing the Japanese price-comparison website operator at 670 billion yen ($4.12 billion) and
July 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
How France's Le Pen ended up fighting in court to save her presidential hopes
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen awaits a crucial appeal ruling in Paris next week that will determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential
July 02, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|World
India tells WhatsApp to halt usernames rollout, justify feature or face action
India has asked WhatsApp to justify the implementation of a planned feature covering usernames and to freeze the rollout in its biggest market,
July 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World
Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep
The June heatwave that broke a series of temperature records in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global
July 02, 2026
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World
US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025
US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025
July 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|World
Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains
Both faults are along plate boundaries that move in similar ways and have ruptured in enormously destructive earthquakes in the past.
June 26, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|World
FBI says Nancy Guthrie probe remains kidnap-for-ransom case, despite notes deemed not credible
The FBI said on Wednesday it is still treating the disappearance of "Today" show co-
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Japan shifts to ambush intervention tactics against yen short sellers, sources say
Japanese officials are abandoning their habit of telegraphing intervention risks, instead signalling a more targeted
July 02, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
On June 6, 1989, millions of Iranians turned out in the streets to bury Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who had led the 1979 Islamic Revolution
July 02, 2026
Health|Political|World
EMS recording shows emergency response for ‘unconscious’ person at Sen. McConnell’s house on same day he was hospitalized
EMS recording shows emergency response for ‘unconscious’ person at Sen. McConnell’s house on same day he was hospitalized
July 02, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|Travel|US|World
Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota
President Donald Trump has taken his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One
July 01, 2026
Crime|Sports|Technology|World
Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally
Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
US in talks with AI companies for voluntary model standards, FT reports
The U.S. government is in advanced talks with AI companies to create voluntary standards for the release of new models, with an announcement possible as soon as next week, the
July 02, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|World
Australia trade swings to $2.1 billion deficit in May, largest since 2015
Australia's balance on goods trade in May unexpectedly swung to the largest deficit in over a decade, data showed on Thursday, as exports of gold and iron ore fell sharply.
July 02, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World
Young survivors of Venezuela quakes run shelters as search drags on
The command center hums with activity as radios crackle to life, medical staff stop in to say hello and supplies are
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
China restricts some Fortescue iron ore cargoes as talks drag, sources say
China's state iron ore buyer has asked some domestic steel mills not to take delivery of certain portside iron ore products from Fortescue, industry sources said, the latest
July 02, 2026
World
99-year-old WWII vet receives Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in combat
99-year-old WWII vet receives Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in combat
July 02, 2026
Africa|Americas|Europe|Sports|US|World
Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup
Belgium stages a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
China's Inner Mongolia is expanding both renewable energy and coal use
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
July 02, 2026
Business|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
Soccer-World Cup fans sue StubHub over cancelled tickets
World Cup fans have sued StubHub Inc, accusing the resale platform of failing to deliver expensive tickets they bought on the secondary
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
South Korea's inflation rate quickens to 2-1/2-year high
South Korea's consumer inflation accelerated to a two-and-a-half-year high in June, cementing expectations for an interest rate hike by the central bank as early as its
July 02, 2026
Sports|World
Soccer-Pulisic to start for United States in round-of-32 match against Bosnia
Christian Pulisic has returned to a much-changed United States starting 11 for the round-of-32 clash against Bosnia on Wednesday.
July 02, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Minnesota attorney general shuts unit reviewing wrongful convictions, cites Trump funding cut
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said on Wednesday he was shutting down his office's Conviction Review Unit that looked into potential wrongful
July 02, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
Humpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling
July 02, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal
World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal
July 02, 2026
Environment|US|World
Fast-moving wildfires scorch thousands of acres across the West, and there’s more danger ahead
Fast-moving wildfires scorch thousands of acres across the West, and there’s more danger ahead
July 01, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World
Soccer-'It's crazy': Broadcasters toil, and revel, in supersized World Cup
A 104-match, 39-day World Cup held across three countries might be a heavy slog for the players, but spare a thought for the broadcasters.
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: Stocks dip as sluggish July shuffles in
U.S. and world stocks embarked on a new month and quarter with little conviction, as tech shares in general and chip stocks in particular weighed on Wall
July 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Sports|World
Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges
Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty to charges that he altered his play in certain games to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts
July 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|Education|Health|World
16 children rescued from Ohio home were 'almost feral,' authorities say
Authorities say 16 children from the same family who were rescued from a run-down home in rural Ohio were living in horrific conditions and were confined to just one room over much of the past four years
July 01, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry
Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia
July 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World
US and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have met separately with Qatari and Pakistani mediators and host Qatar is reporting positive progress in talks
July 01, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis
With far more dead than living people taken from the rubble a week after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes, doctors say the biggest dangers now facing survivors were untreated wounds and infectious diseases
July 01, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US Postal Service cannot carry out Trump order on mail ballot delivery, judge rules
US Postal Service cannot carry out Trump order on mail ballot delivery, judge rules
July 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|US|World
New autopsy of a baby killed by police in Mississippi deepens outrage
A Mississippi family whose 1-year-old child was killed when officers fired into a moving car are challenging police claims about the shooting
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US declines to extend North American trade deal, starting clock to end it while seeking changes
The Trump administration on Wednesday declined to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, starting a decade-long clock to wind down the trade deal as it
July 01, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|US|World
Soccer-Inglewood, once known for danger, uses World Cup to rebrand as a fun place
Sandra Lith came to the front of Ms.
July 02, 2026
World
Between silence and shouts, rescuers dig for Venezuela twin quake survivors
(Corrects June 30 story to reflect attribution of data for damaged buildings in paragraph 23 and second bullet point to researchers, not NASA) By Julia Symmes Cobb and Leonardo Fernandez Viloria LA
June 30, 2026
Arts|Crime|Interview|Lifestyle|World
Exclusive: After opting not to retry Harvey Weinstein, Manhattan DA urges legislators to step up for sex assault survivors
Exclusive: After opting not to retry Harvey Weinstein, Manhattan DA urges legislators to step up for sex assault survivors
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Stocks flat as traders digest Fed comments, oil falls
A gauge of stock markets around the world edged lower to start the quarter on Wednesday as the U.S. central bank head said
July 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Robinhood expands perpetual futures offering in Europe, plans crypto launch in UK
Robinhood said on Wednesday it plans to launch crypto trading in the UK and broadened its perpetual futures offering in Europe beyond cryptocurrencies.
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Wall Street ends choppy session lower as tech shares drop
U.S. stocks finished slightly lower on Wednesday as technology shares fell, but gains in Meta Platforms limited the decline in the S&P 500
July 01, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|US|World
Russian daredevils unfurl banner atop New York's Empire State Building in proposal stunt
A Russian daredevil couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's towering spire in New York City on Wednesday to unfurl a
July 01, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Judge blocks US Postal Service's proposed restrictions on mail-in voting
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the U.S.
July 02, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Ex-CIA chief Brennan, a Trump target, seeks to force DOJ to preserve records
Former CIA Director John Brennan sued on Wednesday seeking to force the U.S.
July 02, 2026
Education|Political|Sports|US|World
Kansas school district rejects accusation of violating law over transgender policy
The fifth-largest public school district in Kansas said on Wednesday it disagreed with the Trump administration's accusation that it violated federal
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks on Wednesday with no sign they
July 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|World
Alibaba to pay $600 million to resolve US drug sales probe
Chinese technology and e-commerce giant Alibaba and its U.S.-based payment processor have agreed to pay $600 million to resolve
July 02, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World
US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation
The U.S. nuclear power regulator on Wednesday proposed changes to a rule protecting people from radiation, the latest proposal pushed by the Trump
July 02, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Venezuelans scour collapsed buildings by hand while government machinery stands unused
Venezuelans scour collapsed buildings by hand while government machinery stands unused
July 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology|World
Alibaba to pay $600M to settle allegations it allowed illegal drug and equipment sales
Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a dispute with the U.S. government
July 02, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World
From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian Pulisic
Standout U.S. national soccer team player Christian Pulisic hails from Hershey, Pennsylvania
July 01, 2026
Crime|Sports|World
Brother of former Falcons star, current Ravens player Calais Campbell charged in mother's Atlanta murder
Brother of former Falcons star, current Ravens player Calais Campbell charged in mother's Atlanta murder
July 02, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead Trump administration UFO council
A polarizing Harvard astronomer has been appointed to lead a Trump administration panel studying UFOs
July 01, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start since 2004
July 02, 2026
Political|Technology|World
Trump says US ‘couldn’t build a plane like this’ as Qatari-gifted Air Force One embarks on inaugural flight
Trump says US ‘couldn’t build a plane like this’ as Qatari-gifted Air Force One embarks on inaugural flight
July 01, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Ex-CIA Director John Brennan seeks court order requiring records from investigations be preserved
Former CIA Director John Brennan is suing the Trump administration, demanding a court order that would require officials to preserve records from investigations that are targeting him
July 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Most US stocks rise, but drops for tech pull Wall Street lower
Most U.S. stocks rose, but drops for some influential technology companies pulled the market lower
July 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations
Justice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois prosecutors following the dismissal of a high-profile case over misconduct
July 02, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo
Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup
July 01, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey
‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey
July 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump wants to ditch his signature trade deal. It’s not that easy
Trump wants to ditch his signature trade deal. It’s not that easy
July 02, 2026
Crime|Sports|World
NFL player Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murder after mother found dead
A brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murdering their mother in Atlanta
July 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World
AI hopes and fears dominate global central bank meet
Seeping into just about every conversation at this week's meeting of the world's top central bankers was one big unknown:
July 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World
US car sales on cruise control despite pressures
Automakers on Wednesday reported steady second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, despite what normally would be a bleak backdrop for the car
July 01, 2026