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July 2, 2024

Hungary's leader makes first visit to Ukraine since war began for peace talks with Zelenskyy

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Kyiv for the first time since Russia's war with Ukraine began in February 2022 to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

July 2, 2024

9 dead after overnight strike in Gaza's Khan Younis following Israel's mass evacuation orders

At least nine people have been confirmed dead after an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, according to Palestinian health officials.

July 1, 2024

France's right-wing National Rally looks to seize on recent electoral gains

The right-wing, Marine Le Pen-led National Rally is closer than ever to control of France's government, and looking to make the most out of its first-round electoral dominance.

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.