Americas

USA

Former Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said David Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on pool in “a deliberate act” that caused more than €875 in damage.

02/07/2026

USA

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building proposal

The highest public floor is the 102nd, where there’s an observation deck. Going higher requires a key card, according to the court complaint.

02/07/2026

Venezuela

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from rubble days after quakes

The earthquakes destroyed tens of thousands of buildings across northern Venezuela, killing more than 2,200 people, and leaving La Guaira state as the hardest-hit region in the country.

02/07/2026

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French aerobatic team stages flypast over New York for US anniversary

Patrouille de France flies over New York with Alpha Jets and coloured smoke during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

02/07/2026

Tech News

OpenAI offers the US government a 5% ownership stake

Sam Altman reportedly wants to hand the US government a stake in OpenAI worth tens of billions, and he wants Silicon Valley's other giants to do the same.

02/07/2026

Canada

11-year-old boy dies from rabies in Canada after waking to bat on face

Rabies is a rare but deadly infection usually spread by a bite or scratch from an infected animal. It is almost always fatal after the onset of symptoms, although vaccination and early treatment can help to prevent it.

02/07/2026

Travel News

How to get affordable last-minute flights according to Skyscanner

The flight comparison website has shared seven top tips for nabbing a deal.

02/07/2026

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US fans celebrate World Cup last-16 spot

US supporters celebrate in Carson, California, after the United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16.

02/07/2026

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Couple climbs Empire State Building, gets engaged, then arrested

Two climbers scaled the Empire State Building's antenna, displayed a peace banner and appeared to get engaged before being arrested by New York police.

02/07/2026

Travel News

AirTags actually help recover lost luggage, new report reveals

Using a location tracking device has reduced recovery times by 26%, according to the SITA 2026 Baggage IT Insights.

02/07/2026

Sport

US, Belgium and England all survive tough tests to reach World Cup Round of 16

England and Belgium narrowly escaped shock Round of 32 eliminations on Wednesday. Harry Kane's late double rescued England in a 2–1 win over DR Congo, while Belgium overturned a 2–0 deficit to edge Senegal 3–2 in extra time.

02/07/2026

Venezuela

Venezuela's death toll at least 2,295 as medical crisis widens

Doctors fear a severe medical crisis in Venezuela following the 24 June earthquakes that killed 2,295 and injured more than 11,000. Thousands of displaced survivors are living in crowded shelters without clean water.

02/07/2026

USA

Two arrested after unfurling banner on Empire State Building antenna

Office workers wondered how the pair managed to get to the antenna of a high-profile building where visitors are screened and told not to bring large packages, sports equipment, costumes or masks, among other items.

01/07/2026

Culture news

California to launch annual Bruce Lee Day for former martial arts star

In the 1960s, Lee found work in Hollywood, notably as Kato in the TV series "The Green Hornet," but studios wanted him to play racist stereotypes and paid him less than his white counterparts.

01/07/2026

USA

Maduro sued in US court over extrajudicial killings in Venezuela

Maduro is currently in a New York jail awaiting trial on criminal charges of drug trafficking after the US military removed him from office in an extraordinary raid in Venezuela in January.

01/07/2026

Earth News

Heat dome threatens World Cup fans as temperatures soar across eastern US

Cities and stadiums have increased access to shade, cooling areas, and water for spectators, as well as medical personnel stationed in fan zones, to prevent illness caused by extreme heat.

01/07/2026

Culture news

Miley Cyrus gets her very own Barbie doll

Mattel releases yet another celebrity Barbie - this time with the American singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus.

01/07/2026

Tech News

'Bruising' film on OpenAI picked up by indie studio after Amazon snub

Neon has bought Luca Guadagnino's unflinching drama about Sam Altman, weeks after Amazon walked away from the nearly finished film following its $50 billion tie-up with OpenAI.

01/07/2026

Business

Trump made over €1 billion from crypto in first year back in office

US President Donald Trump earned roughly $1.2 billion (€1.05bn) from his family's cryptocurrency ventures during his first year back in the White House, according to a federal financial disclosure released on Tuesday, even as ordinary investors in the same tokens nursed heavy losses.

01/07/2026

Mexico

Three die in Mexico City World Cup street celebrations

Emergency crews were called to the Juárez area of the capital after three people were reported to be unconscious.

01/07/2026

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Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador

Fans in San Diego erupt in celebration as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match, ending a 40-year drought in the competition.

01/07/2026

USA

'Prolonged' and 'dangerous' heatwave to intensify across the US

The director-general of the WHO said the organisation has partnered with FIFA to help protect players, staff and fans at the 2026 World Cup from the scorching temperatures.

01/07/2026

Travel News

One of the world’s most scenic rail journeys returns for summer

Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route offers journeys from Skagway in Alaska into British Columbia and Canada's Yukon Territory.

01/07/2026

USA

US lifts export controls on powerful AI models

Anthropic will restore global access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after the US Department of Commerce lifted security restrictions that blocked the powerful systems earlier this month.

01/07/2026

Sport

France sweep past Sweden and Mexico advance to last 16

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.

01/07/2026

Venezuela

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 1,943

UNICEF has estimated that around 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, require humanitarian assistance following the quakes. Meanwhile, local residents have criticised the government over its response.

30/06/2026