- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 3, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Zelenskiy denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka Reuters
- Russia Said It Captured Key Ukraine Stronghold in Donetsk Region Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine says still fighting for eastern stronghold Yahoo
- Zelenskyy invites Putin to meeting in "occupied" Kostiantynivka Українська правда
‘Hotter and hotter and hotter’ – Europe’s new climate in seven charts
Temperature records were smashed in June - and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come.
Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu
West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.
More cows than pupils – what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?
More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.
‘Flamingo Revolution’ takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM’s resignation
Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.
Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine – BBC
- Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine BBC
- Russian jobs website posts ad for drone operators to defend Moscow Reuters
- Russia's Drone Force Needs A Different Kind Of Recruit Forbes
- Russians are mass-recruiting residents of the temporarily occupied territories into UAV units via the "Makh" messenger - CNS Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- Russia recruits Ukrainians in occupied territories through new MAX messenger – National Resistance Center Цензор.НЕТ
Two people dead and a third injured in shooting at Michigan shopping mall
A fight between two groups of young people who knew each other escalated into gunfire, police said
A shooting altercation between two groups of young people at a shopping mall in Dearborn, Michigan, left two people dead and a third injured over what is typically the most violent weekend of the year in the US, police said.
The shooting occurred as the US began celebrating the Fourth of July, historically a holiday weekend that sees higher rates of gun violence across the country. In 2024, the Gun Violence Archive reported more than 500 shootings over Independence Day weekend.
Continue reading...Egypt say Dallas police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup
A security officer pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Hassan, at the team hotel in Dallas before Egypt's match.
Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine – Reuters
- Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine Reuters
- Putin hails claimed capture of strategic Donetsk city Kostyantynivka Yahoo
- Russia Says It Seized Eastern Ukrainian Stronghold Of Kostyantynivka NDTV
- Russia claims seizure of 11 Ukrainian towns EFE - Agencia de noticias
- Another trump card was knocked out of Zelensky's hands: Putin said — and the brothers did not let him down EADaily
Venezuela’s Rodriguez blames ‘propaganda’ for quake response backlash
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government's response.
Venezuela’s Rodriguez blames ‘propaganda’ for quake response backlash
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government's quake response.
Thousands forced to evacuate in Colorado as wildfire spreads
The Aspen Acres Fire, one of about 40 wildfires burning across western US, has destroyed homes and forced evacuations.
Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru presidential race – Al Jazeera
- Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru presidential race Al Jazeera
- Keiko Fujimori declared winner of razor-edge Peru election CNN
- Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race Reuters
- Conservative Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru's presidential runoff election Fox News
- Fujimori elected president of Peru, as Latin America shifts rightward The Washington Post
‘A nightmare’: Strugging with the aftermath of Venezuela’s earthquakes
Many survivors are sheltering in tents set up in public parks, after twin earthquakes destroyed rows of buildings.
CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states
Parasite cyclospora spreads through produce and water contaminated with feces and causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis
The US Centers for Disease Prevention has been working to find the source of a parasitic illness that causes “explosive”, watery diarrhea, with more than 400 cases of the sickness reported across 18 states.
The parasite, cyclospora, spreads through raw produce and water contaminated with human feces – and it causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, whose symptoms include cramps, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, low-grade fever and vomiting. The most commonly reported symptom is “watery diarrhea with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements”, according to the CDC.
Continue reading...NASA launches robotic mission to save telescope falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft blasts into orbit to rescue a NASA telescope in danger of crashing back to Earth.
Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.
Massive wildfire spreads in Portugal amid extreme heat and strong wind
A raging wildfire near Vouzela in central Portugal spread across several municipalities, driven by winds and heat
Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.
Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.