July 1, 2024 UN denies recognition of Taliban government following multinational meeting A U.N.-led, Afghanistan-focused meeting with the Taliban does not translate to recognition of the group's claim to the government in Kabul, an official said Monday.
July 1, 2024 Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon No. 3 seed in the Wimbledon tennis championships, Aryna Sabalenka, withdrew from the tournament due to a shoulder injury as Wimbledon started on Monday.
July 1, 2024 Protest against compulsory military service for ultra-Orthodox Israelis turns violent in Jerusalem Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Israelis protested against a Supreme Court order allowing them to be drafted. Police used water cannons to disperse the crowds when the protest turned violent.
July 1, 2024 ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ sets a franchise box office best as Costner’s Western starts slow "A Quiet Place: Day One" earned an estimated $53 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, but Disney's "Inside Out 2" won the weekend with an estimated $57.4 million.
July 1, 2024 South African parties finalize Cabinet positions, solidifying new coalition government South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new Cabinet following a coalition agreement involving his African National Congress and nine other parties.
July 1, 2024 Simone Biles returns to US women's gymnastics team for Paris Olympics: 'definitely our redemption tour' Simone Biles headlines the United States women's gymnastics Olympic team for 2024 after withdrawing from the competition at the 2021 Japan Olympics.
July 1, 2024 Israel releases director of Shifa Hospital, who claims he was abused in custody Israel released Mohammed Abu Selmia, the director of Gaza's Shifa Hospital, after holding him without charge or trial over allegations the facility was used as a Hamas command center.
July 1, 2024 18 confirmed dead after female suicide bombers unleash coordinated attack in Nigeria, authorities say Authorities in northern Nigeria say female suicide bombers have targeted a wedding, a funeral and a hospital in coordinated attacks that killed at least 18 people.
June 30, 2024 North Korea launches ballistic missile off east coast, Seoul says North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile off its eastern coast Monday after vowing retaliation over a U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan.
June 29, 2024 Police shoot, kill teen wielding replica handgun in upstate New York, authorities say A 13-year-old who pointed a 'realistic appearing firearm' at police in New York was fatally shot by one of the officers; the teen was given first aid and taken to a local hospital where he died.