WORLD'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.BBC News·July 2, 2026
WORLDPortugal fans gather ahead of Ronaldo-Modric clashPortugal fans gather ahead of Ronaldo-Modric clash.Al Jazeera·July 2, 2026
WORLDMan Rescued 8 Days After Quake, a Ray of Joy in Stricken VenezuelaThe 44-year-old security guard was pulled alive from a pancaked basement, offering a fleeting moment of hope amid a soaring death toll.NY Times·July 2, 2026
WORLDSenegal’s World Cup agony: Nation left rueing last-gasp collapseFormer players and fans blame substitutions, lack of focus, and travel restrictions for Senegal's World Cup exit.Al Jazeera·July 2, 2026
WORLDTesla driver faces manslaughter charges over Texas crash that killed a woman inside her homeThe man whose Tesla struck and killed a woman inside her Texas home last month is now facing manslaughter charges, as reported earlier by The Wall Street Journal and local news outlet KHOU 11. 44-year-old Michael Butler was arrested on Wednesday and claimed to have been driving his Model 3 using TesThe Verge·July 2, 2026
WORLDA mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talkingIn the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.BBC News·July 2, 2026
WORLDThiel Capital’s Jack Selby nabs stakes in hot startups like Etched through Arizona connectionsSelby's VC firm, Copper Sky Capital, is currently raising a $300 million second fund, according to a regulatory filing.TechCrunch·July 2, 2026
WORLDThiel Capital’s Jack Selby nabs stakes in hot startups like Etched through Arizona connectionsSelby's VC firm, Copper Sky Capital, is currently raising a $300 million second fund, according to a regulatory filing.TechCrunch·July 2, 2026
WORLDHouse Democrats accuse Trump of 'hijacking' America's 250th birthday for his own gainA 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms.NPR·July 2, 2026
WORLDFrom Skubal to Peralta to Arraez: One player every...The deadline is a month away. Could players such as Tarik Skubal, Luis Arraez and Freddy Peralta finish the season on a different team?ESPN·July 2, 2026
WORLDOyarzabal scores two goals as Spain dominates Austria in World Cup knockoutMikel Oyarzabal's brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16.Al Jazeera·July 2, 2026
WORLDMaking sense of the Lakers' overhaul: Why do the K...After LeBron James announced Monday he was leaving the Lakers, the team reset its entire operation in about half an hour on Tuesday -- this time around Luka Doncic.ESPN·July 2, 2026
