Global events and international developments affecting markets.
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Multiple wildfires continued to burn in southern France on July 2 as strong winds and dry conditions complicated suppression efforts. Authorities reported three fires that together have burned 1,210 hectares. The largest blaze, in Aude near the Spanish border, consumed about 900 hectares and required the deployment of roughly 800 firefighters. Near…
A firebomb attack on three homes of local New Democracy figures in Thessaloniki left a 72-year-old woman dead and several people injured. Authorities say the incidents appear coordinated and an anti-terror unit is leading the investigation. The governing party and its youth wing have called for a rally to honour the victim and denounce violence.
The European Union has raised objections to a Chinese law on ethnic unity that came into force this week and contains provisions allowing authorities to hold people abroad legally responsible for actions deemed to undermine ethnic unity or to incite separatism. The EU said the law risks curbing the cultural, linguistic and religious rights of ethni…
Fencing, street closures and large-scale logistical preparations around Madison Square Garden have intensified speculation that pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce will host multi-day wedding celebrations at the venue this weekend. City officials and law enforcement are monitoring activities while other major events and extreme heat a…
A large majority of U.S. adults say they will observe the nation’s 250th Independence Day, most commonly by attending or hosting cookouts, displaying flags and watching fireworks. At the same time, many Americans view July 4 primarily as a day for rest or family time, and partisan differences shape both celebration habits and views about the countr…
A public split between Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his stepmother, former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro, culminated this week in her resignation as head of the Liberal Party’s women’s wing. Her exit and the sharp exchanges that preceded it highlight a fragile position among female voters for the Bolsonaro-aligned ticket, with recent polls showing …
Following a large overnight assault on Kyiv that Kyiv says involved dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones, Russia has declared it will continue to increase pressure on Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the operation as targeting military or quasi-military sites and said President Vladimir Putin was briefed by military leadershi…
Facing targeted protests and sporadic attacks, some migrants in South Africa are packing up and leaving, while others decide to stay despite fear for their safety and shrinking trade. Refugees and small business owners say they lack ties, property or protection in their countries of origin and therefore plan to remain, even after repeated waves of …
Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad al-Shibani, visited Beirut to meet Lebanese leaders in his first trip there since U.S. President Donald Trump raised the prospect of Syrian forces taking on Iran-backed Hezbollah inside Lebanon. Shibani met President Joseph Aoun and planned to meet Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Damascus has publicly denied reports …
Speaking at a drone forum in Taichung, the top U.S. diplomat to Taiwan called for a dense deployment of aerial, surface and subsurface drones to sharpen the island's deterrent posture. The remarks come amid contested budget debates in Taiwan's parliament over extra defence spending and competing proposals for drone procurement and financing.
The FBI says it continues to treat the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, as a kidnapping for ransom even after concluding that several widely publicized messages were extortion attempts and lacked legitimacy. Investigators say some ransom demands remain under review, a suspect has been charged in connection with…
A California man was sentenced to one year in county jail and two years of felony probation after pleading guilty to charges tied to the November 2023 death of a Jewish protester during opposing pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Thousand Oaks. Prosecutors had sought a state prison term and objected to the sentence.
On July 1, Kyiv was targeted in a late-night drone attack that ignited a fire on the roof of a hotel along central Shevchenko Boulevard and left debris in multiple districts. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported fragments landing in the city centre and a northeastern suburb, while residents sought shelter in underground stations. President Volodymy…
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed replacing the long-standing ALARA radiation protection standard with objective dose limits and a graded, risk-based approach to dose management. The move, presented by NRC leadership as a clarification of regulations rather than a relaxation of safety, is tied to broader executive actions aimed at…
The U.S. State Department on Wednesday labeled the Ecuadorian gang Chone Killers as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the group has carried out numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement, and government officials, including high-profile assassinations.…
A 19-year-old dual U.S.-Estonian citizen was transported from Finland to the United States to face federal charges tied to the hacking collective known as Scattered Spider. U.S. authorities say the group has carried out more than 100 intrusions, producing over $100 million in ransom payments and additional millions in damages. The defendant appeare…
In La Guaira, a coastal state hit hardest by two powerful earthquakes, a former classroom has become an improvised command center and shelter managed by a group of volunteers in their 20s. The team, made up of members of the youth wing of Venezuela's socialist party, registers more than 350 residents, coordinates essential services and sleeps on th…
Italy's new car market expanded in June with registrations up 10.6% year-on-year to 146,423 vehicles, lifting first-half 2026 registrations to 936,783 units, a 9.6% increase from a year earlier. Stellantis increased its market share, while Chinese manufacturers and Tesla recorded notable sales gains.
Rescue crews and volunteers in Venezuela's La Guaira state are continuing painstaking search operations at collapsed housing blocks six days after twin earthquakes flattened much of the Hugo Chavez 'Los Cocos' complex. Teams hope to find survivors but increasingly encounter the dead. Authorities report nearly 2,000 fatalities and thousands injured,…
Inflation in Lima rose to 4.01% year-on-year in June, up from 3.91% in May, outpacing economist forecasts and keeping consumer prices above the central bank's 1%-3% target for a fourth consecutive month. Monthly prices increased 0.23%, reversing May's decline, as higher food costs combine with a global energy shock and domestic disruptions to push …
A severe heatwave moved eastward from the Midwest on Wednesday, placing tens of millions under heat warnings through the July 4 holiday weekend. Forecasts showed 'real-feel' temperatures of 100 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 to 46.1 degrees Celsius) across large swaths of the region, increasing risks to vulnerable populations and placing additiona…
A fire swept through a 10-storey apartment tower in Antwerp on Wednesday morning, killing at least five people and prompting daring rescues by firefighters and emergency teams. Authorities say it is too early to confirm the number of injured or the cause of the blaze; initial media reports that cited six deaths were later revised.
Russian troops are making incremental but tangible gains into Kostiantynivka, the southern anchor of a four-town defensive belt in Donetsk, with fighting beginning to reach into the city itself. Ukrainian commanders report small Russian infiltration groups on the outskirts, while Kyiv says it continues to repel penetrations. Persistent drone, artil…
The relationship between a high-profile pop star and an NFL player has unfolded publicly, but details about their wedding remain tightly guarded. With no official statements from the couple and scant confirmed information on timing or venue, fans, online investigators and media outlets are sorting through fragments of evidence ranging from vague in…
Business sentiment in Germany's chemical industry strengthened in June as the Ifo institute's sector confidence index climbed from a seasonally adjusted minus 29.0 in May to minus 17.8. The improvement was driven by lower energy prices and a temporary rise in orders linked to supply disruptions in the Middle East, though the institute cautioned the…
