The Guardian

Taylor Swift fans brave the New York heat to be (at least somewhat) near wedding to Travis Kelce

People gather outside Madison Square Garden despite security keeping them from seeing anything noteworthyTaylor Swift’s fans gathered in the heat outside New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday for her wedding – or at least the celebration of it – to Travis Kelce, and the sense of being close to the superstar singer-songwriter and her NFL champion groom on their big day.Whether or not Swift and Kelce have already tied the knot, as at least one outlet already reported citing anonymous sources,

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

Two Romanians jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London

Judge says Pouria Zeraati was targeted outside Wimbledon home because of his criticism of Tehran regimeTwo Romanians who took part in a “targeted” knife attack on a television journalist in London “on behalf of the Iranian state” have been jailed.Pouria Zeraati, who worked for the Persian language channel Iran International, which is critical of the Tehran regime, was left bleeding in the street after being stabbed three times outside his home in Wimbledon. Continue reading...

general  Jul 3, 2026

WSJ World News

Mexicans Will Do Just About Anything for a World Cup Win

Fans vow to quit drinking, become better spouses and pray at the feet of the Virgin of Guadalupe to help ‘push the ball.’

general  Jul 3, 2026

NY Times World

A U.S. Independence Celebration Damaged a Museum in Belgium

There were black marks left on a structure in a central Brussels park after a fireworks display, the American ambassador to Belgium confirmed.

general  Jul 3, 2026

WSJ World News

Tibet-Born Man Dies Outside U.N. After Appearing to Set Himself Alight

The incident occurred a day after China put in force a law viewed as the culmination of a long-running campaign to assimilate the country’s ethnic minorities.

general  Jul 3, 2026

BBC World

Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat

Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.

general  Jul 3, 2026

BBC World

Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70

Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

Pope praises US history of welcoming immigrants in implicit rebuke to Trump

Pope Leo urged Americans to live up to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence in his first major address to the USPope Leo has used his first major address to his home country to praise the US history of ⁠welcoming immigrants, urging Americans to live up to the ideals put forward in the ⁠Declaration of Independence.In his latest implicit rebuke to Donald Trump, the first US leader of the Roman Catholic church said the word “America” had become ‌a “byword for freedom” across the world beca

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

Hundreds join support group for survivors of drug-facilitated rape

Zoe Watts and Amanda Stanhope launched network after being repeatedly assaulted by partners while unconsciousTwo women who were drugged and raped by their partners while they were unconscious have said hundreds of people – including about 80 in the UK alone – have come forward to a support group for victims of the crime.Zoe Watts and Amanda Stanhope, who were both repeatedly assaulted by their partners while unconscious, are calling for tighter laws to stop men sharing images and videos of sexua

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

Man charged with manslaughter over Tesla crash originally blamed on car’s self-driving mode

Tesla said Michael Butler disabled his car’s self-driving mode before it plowed into Martha Avila’s home in JuneA man whose Tesla Model 3 was allegedly in self-driving mode when it crashed into a home near Houston and killed a 76-year-old woman inside recently has been jailed on a count of manslaughter.Michael Butler’s arrest in the 19 June death of Martha Avila was announced late on Wednesday in a Facebook post by the sheriff of Harris county, Texas, Ed Gonzalez. Continue reading...

general  Jul 3, 2026

WSJ World News

U.K., Italian, Japanese Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14 Billion Contract

U.K.’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries secured a contract funded by the three nations to develop a new stealth fighter jet.

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

London has lost ‘catastrophic’ 89% of car club vehicles since Zipcar exit

Only 330 car club vehicles available for rent after big provider left British market, data revealsThe number of car club vehicles in London has fallen by a “catastrophic” 89% since Zipcar ended its service in late 2025, with former users being pushed to consider buying or leasing.Car clubs allow drivers to use vehicles parked around a city, using apps to book and unlock them. Zipcar dominated London’s car club market before the US company’s shock decision to pull out in December 2025. That left

general  Jul 3, 2026

WSJ World News

Kyiv’s Subway Morphs Into an Underground Town as Missiles Thud Above

Pets, homework and pillows on the platform. This is how Kyiv residents spent a recent night under missile and drone attack.

general  Jul 3, 2026

BBC World

Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister

Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

New pipeline in Canada to proceed after C$150bn pledged to ease BC and First Nations concerns

Port expansion and protections for whales part of BC and Alberta plan to expand country’s presence overseasThe governments of Canada and the province of Alberta will move forward on a major new oil pipeline after the pair announced a plan to ease concerns of British Columbia and First Nations on the Pacific coast.Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, shuttled between British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday to announce more than C$150bn in new investments in both provinces, part of a broader pro

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

Cold feet and cooling prices: Australia’s property market is transforming – and first home buyers aren’t biting

Exclusive: Data shows buyers are not rushing to get into the market, despite lower prices and less competitionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFirst home buyers are starting to step back and investor demand is slumping in all areas except new property, as Australia’s housing market enters a downturn.Research shows the market is transforming, nearly two months on from a third consecutive interest rate rise and sweeping tax reforms. Continue reading...

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

Freed Rochdale grooming gang leader was judged ‘high risk’ to children in 2023

Exclusive: Shabir Ahmed, jailed in 2012 for rape, abuse and trafficking of girls, was deemed three years ago to present ‘high risk of sexual offending’The leader of the Rochdale grooming gang was deemed to pose a “very high risk of serious harm” towards children just three years ago, the Guardian can reveal.Shabir Ahmed, 73, was freed from HMP Leeds on Thursday despite three failed attempts to secure parole, the most recent of which was in October 2024. One document, relating to a previous revie

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

One Nation is campaigning directly to Christians. But will party policies rub against worshippers’ conscience?

Anti-abortion policies may have appeal, but with one in three Australian churchgoers born overseas, talk of a monoculture may put them offGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen One Nation recruit Barnaby Joyce addressed anti-abortion campaigners at a Sydney rally in early June, the former deputy prime minister told the audience he could see “about 1,500 people who can hand out how to vote cards”.Christian leaders spoke at the rally. The Lord’s Prayer was recited. Many th

general  Jul 3, 2026

BBC World

German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness

A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

NSW government ‘absolutely thrilled’ to welcome OpenAI ... until someone mentioned the Terminator films

Emails sent between MP Anoulak Chanthivong’s staff take cautious approach to AI giant arriving in Sydney – despite the government’s encouragementGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW technology minister’s office removed a reference to being “absolutely thrilled” about OpenAI opening a Sydney office after staffers joked a dystopian Skynet could be headed for the city within five years.Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI announced its first Australian office in August

general  Jul 3, 2026