Layoffs and Job Reductions May 15, 2026 Starbucks to Layoff 300 Corporate Workers The company said it would close four regional offices and take a $400 million charge related to the changes. Starbucks to Layoff 300 Corporate Workers The company said it would close four regional offices and take a $400 million charge related to the changes. See more
Robyn Jul 2, 2026 Breaking hearts and blowing minds:? Robyn’s 20 greatest songs – ranked! As she tours the UK, we pick the best of an artist who defined the ‘sad banger’ – but also radiates joy and strength from her perfect pop songsRobyn has writ... Breaking hearts and blowing minds:? Robyn’s 20 greatest songs – ranked! As she tours the UK, we pick the best of an artist who defined the ‘sad banger’ – but also radiates joy and strength from her perfect pop songsRobyn has writ... Share
Venezuela Jul 2, 2026 Venezuelan man pulled alive from collapsed basement eight days after earthquakes Security guard Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 43, initially told rescuers not to tell his wife in case he did not surviveAn international rescue team pulled a 43... Venezuelan man pulled alive from collapsed basement eight days after earthquakes Security guard Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 43, initially told rescuers not to tell his wife in case he did not surviveAn international rescue team pulled a 43... Share
Hantavirus Jul 2, 2026 WHO declares hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over The outbreak infected 13 people and ?killed threeSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe World ?Health Organization on Thursday declared the ?ha... WHO declares hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over The outbreak infected 13 people and ?killed threeSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe World ?Health Organization on Thursday declared the ?ha... Share
Motor finance Jul 2, 2026 FCA ordered to partly suspend car finance compensation scheme Court orders financial watchdog to halt parts of £9.1bn scheme until challenges are heard, delaying payoutsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s financial w... FCA ordered to partly suspend car finance compensation scheme Court orders financial watchdog to halt parts of £9.1bn scheme until challenges are heard, delaying payoutsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s financial w... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 2, 2026 Starmer vetoes Tuchel’s day-off-school proposal after 1am match against Mexico 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... Starmer vetoes Tuchel’s day-off-school proposal after 1am match against Mexico 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... Share
Extreme heat Jul 2, 2026 Spain and France face more heat after scorching June caused 2,000 deaths Temperatures could reach 44C in south-east Spain as fights break out in Paris supermarkets over air-conditioning unitsSpain and France are bracing for anothe... Spain and France face more heat after scorching June caused 2,000 deaths Temperatures could reach 44C in south-east Spain as fights break out in Paris supermarkets over air-conditioning unitsSpain and France are bracing for anothe... Share
Germany Jul 2, 2026 German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage Indictment against alleged leader of gas pipeline attack claims former Ukrainian army officer was directed by stateGerman prosecutors have accused Ukrainian... German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage Indictment against alleged leader of gas pipeline attack claims former Ukrainian army officer was directed by stateGerman prosecutors have accused Ukrainian... Share
Apologies Jul 2, 2026 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... 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... Share
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Jul 2, 2026 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 and losing ground, analysts say. 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 and losing ground, analysts say. Share
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Jul 2, 2026 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. 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. Share
International Relations Jul 2, 2026 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. 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. Share
Fireworks Jul 2, 2026 Bombs Bursting in Air Means Hours of Smoke and Terrified Dogs in D.C. Organizers want the July 4 fireworks in the nation’s capital to break the world record. Pet owners, zoo keepers and asthma sufferers are not celebrating. Bombs Bursting in Air Means Hours of Smoke and Terrified Dogs in D.C. Organizers want the July 4 fireworks in the nation’s capital to break the world record. Pet owners, zoo keepers and asthma sufferers are not celebrating. Share
