Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US fans celebrate World Cup last-16 spot
US supporters celebrate in Carson, California, after the United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16. Read more at Read More
Alleged member of hacking group ‘Scattered Spider’ arrested in Finland
Scattered Spider, also known as “Octo Tempest,” “UNC3944,” or “0ktapus,” is a group of criminal cyber actors that attempts to extort ransoms from companies. Read more at Read More
Couple climbs Empire State Building, gets engaged, then arrested
Two climbers scaled the Empire State Building’s antenna, displayed a peace banner and appeared to get engaged before being arrested by New York police. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Russia’s petrol crisis worsens as citizens feel the bite of Moscow’s war in Ukraine
A third of Russia’s refining capacity has been knocked out by Ukrainian drone attacks, causing petrol shortages across more than half of Russia’s regions. Read more at Read More
Venezuela death toll rises to 2,295 as medical crisis widens
Doctors fear a severe medical crisis in Venezuela following the 24 June earthquakes that killed 2,295 and injured more than 11,000. Thousands of displaced survivors are living in crowded shelters…
US-Iran parallel talks in Qatar end with pledge to keep talking
Holding separate meetings in Qatar, the US and Iran made progress and agreed that the next meeting would be after Khamenei’s funeral, host Qatar confirmed. Read more at Read More
EU looks to South Caucasus for solutions as von der Leyen holds talks with President Aliyev
Von der Leyen begins her South Caucasus tour in Baku as the EU steps up engagement on regional stability, energy and connectivity. Read more at Read More
Two arrested after unfurling ‘power of love’ banner on Empire State Building antenna
Office workers wondered how the pair managed to get to the antenna of a high-profile building where visitors are screened and told not to bring large packages, sports equipment, costumes…