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
WORLDDow jumps nearly 600 points to record close; Nasdaq slides as chip stocks suffer: Live updatesThe Dow Jones Industrial Average scaled to record highs on Thursday as investors reacted to a weaker-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report for June.CNBC·July 2, 2026
WORLDCould water become a flashpoint between Islamabad and New Delhi?Pakistan has warned India over the Indus Water Treaty.Al Jazeera·July 2, 2026
WORLDAt least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping womenThe National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.BBC News·July 2, 2026
WORLDSaudi Arabia has ramped up oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz since U.S.-Iran dealSaudi Arabia is restarting its export logistics in the Persian Gulf after a three-month pause, according to Kpler.CNBC·July 2, 2026
WORLDI take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says BurnhamThe Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.BBC News·July 2, 2026
