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There have been over 50 reported Ukrainian attacks on energy facilities in Russia and occupied Crimea since March, badly denting the country’s refining capacity.
Officials have warned those celebrating the holiday to stay hydrated and take air-conditioned breaks as needed.
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
Several heads of state and other government officials will gather in Tehran for Khamenei’s state funeral.
Man described by campaigner as ‘a tireless advocate for Tibet’ pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
Bus lost control and fell into the rocky ravine near border of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials say.
Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.
Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.
Funeral processions for Iran’s late supreme leader will take place between July 3-9 across Iran and Iraq.
Military command issues threat a day after Qatari mediators hailed ‘positive progress’ in indirect US-Iranian talks.
The Leopards’ first World Cup in more than 50 years united Congolese supporters, despite defeat to England.
Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment.
Emergency relief is becoming the focus in Venezuela’s La Guaira state as aid stations distribute food.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says at least 4,298 people have been killed and 12,196 injured in Israeli attacks since March.
David Hearn could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, but critics question the legitimacy of Trump’s claims.
Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.
Louisiana’s Republican attorney general was indicted Thursday on criminal charges by a grand jury in New Orleans, accused of trying to intimidate local officials who fought a law enacted by GOP legislators to overhaul the local courts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised heavy retaliation after an all-night barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed at least 25 in Kyiv. Ukraine has been launching mass drone attacks deep into Russia, targeting military installations and refineries. Russia has suffered as a result, with fuel shortages reported throughout the sprawling nation. Stephanie Sy reports.
In our news wrap Thursday, a former U.S. Olympian faces a felony charge for allegedly vandalizing the refurbished Reflecting Pool, nearly 200 million Americans remain under heat warnings ahead of what’s expected to be one of the hottest Independence Day holidays on record and a new report shows that hiring slowed significantly last month as businesses remain uneasy about the state of the economy.
Venezuela’s earthquake death toll has climbed to nearly 2,300 with thousands injured and tens of thousands still missing. Overwhelmed morgues, growing humanitarian needs, and mounting frustration over the pace of the response are compounding the crisis. Geoff Bennett spoke with Chef José Andrés, whose World Central Kitchen is on the ground delivering meals to survivors and first responders.