Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 3rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Mourners in Damascus bury cafe bomb blast victims as officials promise justice
Although there is so far no indication who carried out the attack, many were quick to blame loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in an insurgent offensive in December 2024.
Iran FM confirms reports Israel planned to target Tehran’s negotiators
Iran’s foreign minister corroborated US media reports that Washington warned Tehran Israel may have had its chief negotiators on a target list during April talks in Islamabad, the same talks that produced the framework deal signed on 17 June.
Andy Burnham commits to find billions to fill UK’s defense black hole
LONDON — Britain’s prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham pledged Thursday to find billions of pounds in his first budget to close a defense funding gap left by his predecessor. Burnham said he will “take my responsibilities fully” to fund the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) announced earlier this week by outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The DIP…
Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from basement eight days after twin 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.
Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process and the new opportunities in the region formerly in Russia’s orbit.
UN to close its human rights office in Burkina Faso following junta’s suspension
Junta chief captain Ibrahim Traoré has pursued anti-Western policies since seizing power in a coup in September 2022, while critical voices are met with repression.
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.
Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Nicolás Maduro sued in US court over alleged 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.