
Live Updates: Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Capital in Deadly Attacks
At least 21 people were killed in Kyiv, the local authorities said. Ukraine’s president had warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive strike” as his country’s forces have hit deeper into Russian territory.Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026

Can the World’s Largest Stadium Explain the Global Economy?
High growth rates and surging exports in Vietnam mask deep frustrations in one of Asia’s most ambitious countries.By Damien Cave and Linh Pham
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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U.S. Hopes for Investment in Iran Would Break With Decades of History
Senior U.S. officials have said Iran would be richly rewarded for changing its stance on the United States. Iran’s leaders have rejected such a bargain in the past.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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IranIsraelTehran (Iran)Biden, Joseph R JrKhamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Trump, Donald JVance, J D

Mass Mournings,6 Days and 2 Countries: Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader
Long-delayed funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the war’s outset, are set to begin Friday. For the regime, it is a critical moment to demonstrate that it has endured.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Dutch and U.K. Governments Apologize for Their Roles in Forced Adoptions
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.By Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Bomb Explodes at Damascus Cafe, Killing at Least 4
The blast, near the Syrian capital’s main courthouse, underscored the country’s persistent insecurity.By Euan Ward
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Damascus (Syria)Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

India’s Modi Deepens Ties With Japan in ‘Uncertain Times’
The prime minister met with his counterpart, Sanae Takaichi of Japan, and signed agreements covering artificial intelligence, energy and security.By Jeremy W. Peters and Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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After the Earth Stopped Shaking
What one aerial image of a collapsed building tells us about the aftermath of an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela.By Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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9 Buddhist Monks Killed After Boy Crashes Truck Into Procession
Another 11 were injured when the pickup truck hit the monks on a pilgrimage in northeast Thailand.By Verena Hölzl and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Vatican Excommunicates Breakaway Group, in First Major Crisis for Pope Leo
The move against the Society of St. Pius X followed its decision to defy Pope Leo XIV by consecrating new bishops against his wishes.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Russia’s Deadly Attack on Ukraine Reminds Europe of Its Own Vulnerabilities
Governments across the continent have increased military spending, but the strikes are another warning that they need to be prepared if the conflict crosses into NATO territory.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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China Says Pilot Who Flew Into Skyscraper Had Thoughts of Death
Beijing authorities said the pilot who hit a building in the city had suffered from insomnia and anxiety and had expressed a desire to end his life.By Lily Kuo
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Beijing (China)ChinaCommunist Party of China

As Far Right Rises, German Leaders Look to Jump-Start the Economy
An agreement between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his center-left partners bets on politically painful compromises in hopes of holding off hard-line rivals.By Jim Tankersley and Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Drone Flights Over NATO Sites Show Europe’s Vulnerability, Experts Say
A new study, backed up by analysts and political leaders, says frequent drone incursions near military assets mark a Russian campaign to probe defenses and gather information.By Nicholas Kulish and Lara Jakes
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Court Investigates Spanish Police Chief, Heaping Pressure on Prime Minister
The case against Mercedes González is part of a broader examination of whether allies of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez tried to illegally undermine inquiries into people close to him.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Kyiv Residents Pick Up the Pieces After the Latest Russian Assault
The latest deadly night in Ukraine, more than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, showed how the toll for civilians continues to mount.By Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr Chubko
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Even as It Bombards Kyiv, Russia’s Wider Military Campaign Has Largely Stalled
Moscow can still inflict serious damage, but its forces are suffering higher casualties than their Ukrainian counterparts, analysts say.By Marc Santora
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Facing New Pressure From Ukraine, Putin Signals Intent to Dig In
Ukraine is taking the war to Russia, but so far President Vladimir V. Putin’s response has been to keep attacking, including with deadly ballistic missile and drone strikes in Kyiv on Thursday.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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RussiaPutin, Vladimir V

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.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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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.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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By Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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U.S. Resumes Dollar Transfers to Iraq After Monthslong Suspension
The Trump administration had halted the shipments to Iraq as part of its efforts to pressure the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran.By Raja Abdulrahim and Falih Hassan
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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IraqUnited StatesIranKataib Hezbollahal-Zaidi, Ali (1986- )Trump, Donald J

Can You Embrace A.I. Without Layoffs? This Company Says It’s Trying.
The German software giant SAP says it is betting that employees can reinvent jobs instead of eliminating them. Experts are divided on whether it will work.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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GermanyEuropeSAP AG

For Congo Fans, the Thrill of Victory Was So Close, Until It Wasn’t
Congo lost, 2-1, to England on Wednesday, after spending most of the game winning.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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AfricaAtlanta (Ga)Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)EnglandMobutu Sese Seko

Explosions rock Kyiv in a deadly, large-scale Russian attack.
At least 13 people were killed in the assault, which began hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine warned that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv.By Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Thu Jul 02 2026
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Crimea (Ukraine)Kyiv (Ukraine)Moscow (Russia)RussiaUkrainePutin, Vladimir VZelensky, Volodymyr

¿Y Si Sí? The World Cup Delivers Hope to Mexico
Mexico’s World Cup run has electrified the nation, drawing hundreds of thousands into the streets in celebrations of collective joy, resilience and hope.By Paulina Villegas and Luis Antonio Rojas
Published on : Wed Jul 01 2026
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Ukraine Takes the War to Russia
Kyiv’s aim is simple: Put enough pressure on President Vladimir Putin that he agrees to end the war. Will it work?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Jul 01 2026
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RussiaUkraineFrancePutin, Vladimir V

Sea Hawk Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Arabian Sea, Navy Says
Three crew members were rescued, though a fourth remained missing. There is no indication that the landing was caused by “hostile action,” the Navy said.By John S.W. MacDonald
Published on : Wed Jul 01 2026
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Celebrating the World Cup, the English Ask: Who Owns the Flag?
The national flag of England, a white banner with a bold red cross, has been displayed by soccer fans during the World Cup. But it has caused tension over whom, and what, it is meant to represent.By Megan Specia
Published on : Wed Jul 01 2026
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Venezuela’s Dead: A Seaport Is Now a Morgue
As the death toll mounts, thousands of bodies have overwhelmed Venezuela’s forensic system, turning a seaport into a temporary morgue.By Tibisay Romero, Isayen Herrera, Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Wed Jul 01 2026
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La Guaira (Venezuela)Venezuela

3 Bombings in Greece Target Members of Governing Party, Officials Say
A candidate for Parliament for the New Democracy party was injured in one of the bombings in the city of Thessaloniki, as were her parents, the police said.By Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Wed Jul 01 2026
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Rebel Catholic Group Consecrates 4 Bishops, Risking Break With Vatican
The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X went ahead with the ceremony, even after the Vatican warned it would result in the bishops’ excommunication.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Wed Jul 01 2026
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After Trading Attacks, U.S. and Iran Edge Back Toward Diplomacy
Negotiators are in Qatar for indirect talks and ship traffic has risen in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran and Washington remain far apart on key issues. Here’s what to know.By Euan Ward
Published on : Wed Jul 01 2026
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4 People Die During World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City
A man and two women died from asphyxiation, the authorities said, as crowds celebrated the Mexican team’s victory over Ecuador. Another man died after having epileptic seizures.By Ali Watkins
Published on : Wed Jul 01 2026
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MexicoMexico City (Mexico)

Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast
During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories.By Christina Goldbaum and Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Wed Jul 01 2026
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LebanonSyriaIsraelHezbollahal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )Assad, Bashar al-Trump, Donald J

Unfamiliar With Bosnia and Herzegovina? What to Know as It Faces the U.S.
A country has two names, a long history and, this year, a pretty darn good soccer team.By Victor Mather
Published on : Wed Jul 01 2026
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Bosnia and HerzegovinaYugoslavia