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Death toll rises to 21 with more than 80 injured in huge Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:48:43+00:00

Damage recorded in 30 locations across in the city from overnight attacks, with ‘most of them ordinary residential buildings’in DublinVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said he hopes not to wait too long for the results of an Irish government investigation into alumina exports to Russia thought to be feeding the Kremlin’s war machine.“Unfortunately there are companies in Europe that are owned or effectively controlled by Russia and its sanctioned oligarchs. They keep supplying the aggressor with essential materials even now.” Continue reading...

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Bomb Explodes at Damascus Cafe, Killing at Least 4

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:45:57+00:00

The blast, near the Syrian capital’s main courthouse, underscored the country’s persistent insecurity.

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У Генштабі ЗСУ відреагували на вкид Росії для виправдання удару по Києву: про що йдеться

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-02T14:34:59+00:00

Російське керівництво традиційно вдається до інсценувань та обстрілів власних громадян задля відвернення уваги світової спільноти від чергового акту тероризму в Києві.

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Dangerous heatwave to bring record temperatures across eastern US

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:34:56+00:00

National Weather Service warns heat index could reach 115F as extreme heat grips midwest, Ohio valley and east coastSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA “prolonged, dangerous heatwave” is expected to intensify across parts of the central and eastern United States over the next few days and into the holiday weekend, bringing record-breaking temperatures, humidity, and dangerous conditions to millions of Americans.The National Weather Service (NWS) warned on Thursday that temperatures between 95F (35C) and 105F (40.5C), combined with high humidity, will push heat index values acros

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Dangerous heatwave scorches eastern US ahead of Fourth of July weekend

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:34:56+00:00

National Weather Service warns heat index could reach 115F as extreme heat grips midwest, Ohio valley and east coastSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA “prolonged, dangerous heatwave” is expected to intensify across parts of the central and eastern United States over the next few days and into the holiday weekend, bringing record-breaking temperatures, humidity, and dangerous conditions to millions of Americans.The National Weather Service (NWS) warned on Thursday that temperatures between 95F (35C) and 105F (40.5C), combined with high humidity, will push heat index values acros

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Brutal heatwave scorches eastern US ahead of Fourth of July weekend

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:34:56+00:00

National Weather Service warns heat index could reach 115F as extreme heat grips midwest, Ohio valley and east coastSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA “prolonged, dangerous heatwave” is expected to intensify across parts of the central and eastern United States over the next few days and into the holiday weekend, bringing record-breaking temperatures, humidity, and dangerous conditions to millions of Americans.The National Weather Service (NWS) warned on Thursday that temperatures between 95F (35C) and 105F (40.5C), combined with high humidity, will push heat index values acros

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US World Cup performance stirs mixed emotions in St Louis’s Bosnian community

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:29:30+00:00

The US city is home to about 70,000 Bosnians, the largest diaspora community outside their homelandMersad Smajic, a St Louis, Missouri, real estate investor and restaurant owner, has been thrilled to see fellow Bosnian immigrants thrive in their new home, which has been especially evident during the World Cup.The midwestern city has about 70,000 Bosnians, most of whom fled the country during its war in the 90s, making it the largest such community outside the Balkan country. Continue reading...

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India’s Modi Deepens Ties With Japan in ‘Uncertain Times’

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:27:07+00:00

The prime minister met with his counterpart, Sanae Takaichi of Japan, and signed agreements covering artificial intelligence, energy and security.

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India and Japan Expand Defense and Economic Ties

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:27:07+00:00

The prime minister met with his counterpart, Sanae Takaichi of Japan, and signed agreements covering artificial intelligence, energy and security.

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German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:15:52+00:00

Indictment against alleged leader of gas pipeline attack claims former Ukrainian army officer was directed by stateGerman prosecutors have accused Ukrainian “state authorities” of ordering the 2022 explosives attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia with Europe, a charge likely to ignite tensions between Kyiv and Berlin, its biggest military backer.The sabotage in the Baltic Sea by a team of assailants almost entirely destroyed the seafloor infrastructure of the key source of Russian gas to Germany. Continue reading...

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Dutch and U.K. Governments Apologize for Their Roles in Forced Adoptions

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:11:39+00:00

In the Netherlands, more than 15,000 children were separated from their mothers from 1956 to 1984, causing “great sorrow and anger,” according to an official report on the practice.

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Cheers and applause as security guard rescued from rubble

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:09:49+00:00

Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of rubble.

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Two teenage boys detained for rape as court of appeal overrules ‘lenient’ sentences

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:04:31+00:00

First judge found to have erred by giving 15-year-olds youth rehabilitation orders for rape of two girls in HampshireTwo 15-year-old boys who were spared custody for the rape of two girls have been sentenced to four years’ detention after the court of appeal ruled their sentences were “unduly lenient”.After a national outcry, the attorney general, Richard Hermer, referred the case to the court to consider whether the sentences given to three boys – identified only as X, Y and Z – were too light Continue reading...

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Starmer vetoes Tuchel’s day-off-school proposal after 1am match against Mexico

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:03:42+00:00

Education minister Jacqui Smith suggests disco nap on Sunday so everyone is fresh as a daisy on MondayKeir Starmer wants children up and ready for school on Monday morning regardless of the England game being played at 1am UK time.After England qualified for the next round of the World Cup on Wednesday evening after their win against the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the head coach, Thomas Tuchel, urged parents to let their children bunk off school so they could stay up to watch the match against Mexico. Play could last until at least 3am. Continue reading...

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Starmer vetoes Tuchel’s call to bunk off school after England’s 1am Mexico game

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-02T14:03:42+00:00

Education minister Jacqui Smith suggests ‘disco nap’ on Sunday so everyone is fresh as a daisy on MondayWorld Cup live – latest updatesKeir Starmer wants children up and ready for school on Monday morning regardless of the England game being played at 1am UK time.After England qualified for the next round of the World Cup on Wednesday evening after their win against the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the head coach, Thomas Tuchel, urged parents to let their children bunk off school so they could stay up to watch the match against Mexico. Play could last until at least 3am. Continue reading

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"Стоп Корупції": націоналізація "Мотор Січі" могла відбутися в інтересах Ростислава Шурми

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-02T14:01:24+00:00

фото facebook.com/rostyslav.shurma.7Націоналізація "Мотор Січі" у 2022 році, яка відбулась на фоні арешту його багаторічного керівника Вячеслава Богуслаєва, могла бути використана як інструмент для встановлення...

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