Shange May 13, 2026 Cynthia Shange, Who Defied Apartheid at a Beauty Pageant, Dies at 76 She was the first Black South African to enter the Miss World contest, placing in the top five in 1972. Cynthia Shange, Who Defied Apartheid at a Beauty Pageant, Dies at 76 She was the first Black South African to enter the Miss World contest, placing in the top five in 1972. See more
World Cup 2026 Jul 1, 2026 World Cup 2026: USA v Bosnia and Herzegovina – in pictures Mauricio Pochettino’s side take on Bosnia and Herzegovina for a place in the last 16. We look at the best action from the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Cont... World Cup 2026: USA v Bosnia and Herzegovina – in pictures Mauricio Pochettino’s side take on Bosnia and Herzegovina for a place in the last 16. We look at the best action from the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Cont... Share
Donald Trump Jul 1, 2026 Trump sees bond with ‘great he-man’ Theodore Roosevelt at lavish library opening Bizarre 250th spectacle in North Dakota sees Trump take ride on red, white and blue train – and speak with hologram of 26th presidentThe sound of YMCA by the... Trump sees bond with ‘great he-man’ Theodore Roosevelt at lavish library opening Bizarre 250th spectacle in North Dakota sees Trump take ride on red, white and blue train – and speak with hologram of 26th presidentThe sound of YMCA by the... Share
Arizona Jul 1, 2026 Nancy Guthrie: FBI clarifies it is investigating some extortion demands as legitimate Statement comes a day after report that three messages received in case were determined to be fakeThe FBI is investigating extortion demands related to Nancy... Nancy Guthrie: FBI clarifies it is investigating some extortion demands as legitimate Statement comes a day after report that three messages received in case were determined to be fakeThe FBI is investigating extortion demands related to Nancy... Share
Ukraine Jul 1, 2026 Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones, setting buildings ablaze and causing injuries Multiple explosions heard in Ukraine capital with a hotel and several residential buildings on fireRussian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital ?Kyiv w... Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones, setting buildings ablaze and causing injuries Multiple explosions heard in Ukraine capital with a hotel and several residential buildings on fireRussian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital ?Kyiv w... Share
Melbourne Jul 1, 2026 Melbourne stabbing: teenagers arrested after boy left outside Craigieburn hospital dies Fifteen-year-old unable to be saved after being left outside Craigieburn Community hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our brea... Melbourne stabbing: teenagers arrested after boy left outside Craigieburn hospital dies Fifteen-year-old unable to be saved after being left outside Craigieburn Community hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our brea... Share
Illegal Immigration Jul 1, 2026 Immigrant Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days as ICE Clamps Down The agency has doubled its daily arrest numbers without the fanfare of last year’s large urban operations, sowing fear in immigrant communities. Immigrant Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days as ICE Clamps Down The agency has doubled its daily arrest numbers without the fanfare of last year’s large urban operations, sowing fear in immigrant communities. Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 1, 2026 How Trump Made ‘Y.M.C.A.’ His Anthem, Despite the Village People and Victor Willis’s Mixed Feelings On social media, he said the Village People’s lead singer, Victor Willis, was with him “right from the beginning.” But the president has a more complicated h... How Trump Made ‘Y.M.C.A.’ His Anthem, Despite the Village People and Victor Willis’s Mixed Feelings On social media, he said the Village People’s lead singer, Victor Willis, was with him “right from the beginning.” But the president has a more complicated h... Share
China Jul 1, 2026 China has accused Japan of ‘reckless militarism’. What’s behind the latest tensions? China has denounced Japan’s ‘reckless new militarism’, while Tokyo has protested what it claims are Beijing’s defensive incursions, as relations sourRelation... China has accused Japan of ‘reckless militarism’. What’s behind the latest tensions? China has denounced Japan’s ‘reckless new militarism’, while Tokyo has protested what it claims are Beijing’s defensive incursions, as relations sourRelation... Share
Supreme Court (US) Jul 1, 2026 Ruling on Trans Athletes Gave the G.O.P. a Win. Most Democrats Looked the Other Way. While Republicans celebrated the ruling, many Democrats stayed quiet on an issue that had proved divisive in the last election. Ruling on Trans Athletes Gave the G.O.P. a Win. Most Democrats Looked the Other Way. While Republicans celebrated the ruling, many Democrats stayed quiet on an issue that had proved divisive in the last election. Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 1, 2026 Bureau of Prisons Will Close Facilities Housing Thousands of Inmates The agency pointed to crumbling infrastructure, chronic staffing shortages and budget shortfalls as it moved to cut costs. Bureau of Prisons Will Close Facilities Housing Thousands of Inmates The agency pointed to crumbling infrastructure, chronic staffing shortages and budget shortfalls as it moved to cut costs. Share
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Jul 1, 2026 Explosions Rock Kyiv President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had warned hours earlier that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv. Explosions Rock Kyiv President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had warned hours earlier that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv. Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 1, 2026 Trump Administration Delivers Lucrative Win for Its Kratom Allies In moving to ban a potent synthetic version of kratom, the president’s team paved the way for more sales for makers of rival botanic supplements, who had agg... Trump Administration Delivers Lucrative Win for Its Kratom Allies In moving to ban a potent synthetic version of kratom, the president’s team paved the way for more sales for makers of rival botanic supplements, who had agg... Share
