Jul 02 European heat wave fuels deadly Spanish wildfire as European Union presents plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Spanish authorities say two people have died in northeastern Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control. Continue reading
Jul 02 The Dalai Lama says centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending speculation after previous remarks By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama can choose the body into which he is reincarnated. His succession plan is politically consequential for Tibetans who oppose China's tight control of the territory. Continue reading
Jul 02 Hamas says it’s open to Gaza ceasefire but won’t support Trump-backed temporary proposal By Fatma Khaled, Samy Magdy, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Hamas' response, which emphasized its demand that the war end, raised questions about whether the latest offer could materialize into an actual pause in fighting. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 7:12 News Wrap: ‘Diddy’ jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts and told to continue deliberating In our news wrap Tuesday, jurors in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs reached a verdict on four of the five counts and will return for deliberations, 165 international charities and aid organizations are calling for a shutdown… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 5:25 U.S. withholds weapons promised to Ukraine as Russian forces gain more territory By Nick Schifrin The News Hour has learned that the United States is holding back weapons that the Biden administration and the last Congress marked for Ukraine. This comes as Russia has made territorial gains in Ukraine in recent days and blasted the… Continue watching
Jul 01 Catholic bishops from Global South demand climate justice By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press In a joint ecological appeal, they blasted the “openly denialist and apathetic stance” of “so-called elites of power” in the industrialized world who pressure their governments to back off sufficient mitigation and adaptation measures. Continue reading
Jul 01 ‘Lovebugs’ swarm South Korea, blanketing a mountain peak By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press The insects do not transmit diseases or sting humans, but there have been increasing public complaints about lovebugs sticking to car windows and the walls of houses, restaurants and subway trains. Continue reading
Jul 01 After record Russian drone attacks in June, Ukrainian drone hits industrial plant deep inside Russia By Illia Novikov, Emma Burrows, Associated Press Officials say a Ukrainian drone has struck an industrial plant deep inside Russia, injuring several people and causing a fire. Continue reading
Jul 01 Hurricane Flossie strengthens to Category 2 off Mexico’s Pacific coast By Associated Press Heavy rainfall of up to 6 inches is expected in several Mexican states, potentially causing flooding and mudslides. Continue reading
Jul 01 Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspends prime minister to investigate leaked phone call By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press Paetongtarn's suspension on Tuesday raises the possibility of renewed instability in Thailand. Continue reading