Political Prisoners Jul 2, 2026 Imprisoned Chinese Journalist Seeks Medical Parole for Lung Tumor Dong Yuyu is stuck in a dispute with prison authorities in Beijing over where to get treated for a possible cancer, his family said. Imprisoned Chinese Journalist Seeks Medical Parole for Lung Tumor Dong Yuyu is stuck in a dispute with prison authorities in Beijing over where to get treated for a possible cancer, his family said. See more
Arctic Jul 2, 2026 Voyage to the end of the world: floating lab to explore life in Arctic adrift in ice An eight-month expedition will set off soon from Norway on a mission to find new species before the climate crisis and pollution changes the northern ocean f... Voyage to the end of the world: floating lab to explore life in Arctic adrift in ice An eight-month expedition will set off soon from Norway on a mission to find new species before the climate crisis and pollution changes the northern ocean f... Share
Forced adoption Jul 2, 2026 Keir Starmer issues formal state apology over forced adoption scandal After decades of campaigning by those affected, PM says state ‘did not do enough to protect’ mothers and childrenKeir Starmer has formally apologised for the... Keir Starmer issues formal state apology over forced adoption scandal After decades of campaigning by those affected, PM says state ‘did not do enough to protect’ mothers and childrenKeir Starmer has formally apologised for the... Share
Southport attack Jul 2, 2026 No 10 accepts all recommendations in Southport attack inquiry, Mahmood says First phase of inquiry identified multiple failings to prevent murders of three girls, which government will ‘urgently’ addressDowning Street has accepted al... No 10 accepts all recommendations in Southport attack inquiry, Mahmood says First phase of inquiry identified multiple failings to prevent murders of three girls, which government will ‘urgently’ addressDowning Street has accepted al... Share
France Jul 2, 2026 Far-right French mayor causes outrage after barring staging of play about migrant Playwright says decision is warning of what may happen if National Rally runs country amid accusations of cultural censorshipIn Anglo-French playwright Alexi... Far-right French mayor causes outrage after barring staging of play about migrant Playwright says decision is warning of what may happen if National Rally runs country amid accusations of cultural censorshipIn Anglo-French playwright Alexi... Share
Catholicism Jul 2, 2026 Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebels SSPX Schism caused by ordaining of four bishops without papal consent presents first crisis for Pope LeoEurope live – latest updatesThe Vatican has excommunicated... Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebels SSPX Schism caused by ordaining of four bishops without papal consent presents first crisis for Pope LeoEurope live – latest updatesThe Vatican has excommunicated... Share
Côte d’Ivoire Jul 2, 2026 Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains Authorities say rainy season deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods also hitting Benin, Togo and Nigeria Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 pe... Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains Authorities say rainy season deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods also hitting Benin, Togo and Nigeria Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 pe... Share
Ocasio-Cortez Jul 2, 2026 Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Crucial Michigan Senate Race The endorsement is the first in a contested Senate primary by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this year, in a state that Democrats believe they must... Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Crucial Michigan Senate Race The endorsement is the first in a contested Senate primary by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this year, in a state that Democrats believe they must... Share
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Jul 2, 2026 Ukrainian Charged With Sabotaging Pipelines Between Russia and Germany A man identified only as Serhii K. is accused of overseeing an undersea bombing in 2022 that cut off a key source of Russian gas revenues. Ukrainian Charged With Sabotaging Pipelines Between Russia and Germany A man identified only as Serhii K. is accused of overseeing an undersea bombing in 2022 that cut off a key source of Russian gas revenues. Share
Aviation Accidents Jul 2, 2026 China Releases Details About Pilot Who Crashed Plane Into Beijing Skyscraper City authorities said the pilot had suffered from insomnia and anxiety and had expressed a desire to end his life. China Releases Details About Pilot Who Crashed Plane Into Beijing Skyscraper City authorities said the pilot had suffered from insomnia and anxiety and had expressed a desire to end his life. Share
US politics Jul 2, 2026 Anger as report says Trump hijacked US anniversary to serve own agenda – US politics live Newly-released congressional report says president hijacked United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’Hello... Anger as report says Trump hijacked US anniversary to serve own agenda – US politics live Newly-released congressional report says president hijacked United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’Hello... Share
Alabama Shakes Jul 2, 2026 Alabama Shakes review – US rockers’ first UK gig in a decade is suffused with hope for the future Millennium Square, LeedsAs they tee up a long-awaited third album, the deep south band are variously slick and raw as they ruminate on overcoming tough times... Alabama Shakes review – US rockers’ first UK gig in a decade is suffused with hope for the future Millennium Square, LeedsAs they tee up a long-awaited third album, the deep south band are variously slick and raw as they ruminate on overcoming tough times... Share
Manchester United Women Jul 2, 2026 Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United 17-year-old youngest ever to be given professional dealShe switched allegiance from Wales to England this yearManchester United Women’s youngest ever player,... Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United 17-year-old youngest ever to be given professional dealShe switched allegiance from Wales to England this yearManchester United Women’s youngest ever player,... Share
