WORLDNorth Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s XiKim Jong Un has sent Xi Jinping a congratulatory message to mark the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.Al Jazeera·July 1, 2026
WORLDUnited, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.BBC News·July 1, 2026
WORLDAnthropic’s long-sidelined Fable 5 is greenlit to returnAfter weeks of negotiating with the Trump administration, Anthropic is finally going to be able to bring Claude Fable 5 back online. In a post on X, Anthropic said it plans to begin restoring access Wednesday to users globally on Claude platforms, and that the company would re-enable access on AWS, The Verge·July 1, 2026
WORLDFor Many Americans, Depression Is Familiar. Here’s What We Know.Representative Thomas Kean Jr. announced he had been hospitalized for depression. More than one in four U.S. adults report having been diagnosed with the condition.NY Times·June 30, 2026
WORLDWhy Gen Z are planning for life without a state pensionMany younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are olderBBC News·June 30, 2026
WORLDE-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road banA Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".BBC News·June 30, 2026
WORLDPlea for households to read energy meter as prices riseHousehold energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.BBC News·June 30, 2026
WORLDAfter a Tap Heard in Rubble, U.S. Rescue Teams Begin a Grueling MarathonSurrounded by the devastation of Venezuela’s earthquakes, emergency specialists from California, Virginia and Florida work with locals to search for survivors.NY Times·June 30, 2026
WORLDTrump's annual financial disclosure shows more than $580M in crypto-related incomeTrump's 927-page financial disclosure report for 2025 totals more than 900 pages detailing holdings in cryptocurrency and stocks.CNBC·June 30, 2026
WORLDSupreme Court Lifts Spending Limits on Political Parties and CandidatesRepublicans had asked the court to strike down restrictions on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.NY Times·June 30, 2026
WORLDRecord-Breaking Heat Wave Expected to Hit New York City Ahead of July 4 WeekendMayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that aims to protect people who work outdoors. Temperatures this week could exceed 100 degrees.NY Times·June 30, 2026
WORLDNike results top estimates even as China sales drop 12%; retailer expects $986 million tariff refundNike was expected to report another quarter of declining sales as the sneaker giant struggles to regain strength under its turnaround strategy.CNBC·June 30, 2026
