July 2, 2026 Russia unleashes nearly 600 missiles and drones on Kyiv in deadliest strike since May Ukraine’s U.N. ambassador called Russia a “pariah state" after Moscow launched one of its heaviest overnight attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 18 people and wounding more than 90 people.
July 2, 2026 Venezuela earthquake victim rescued alive after 8 days trapped beneath rubble A 43-year-old security guard in Venezuela was rescued from the ruins of a shopping center on Thursday after being trapped beneath its rubble for eight days following back-to-back earthquakes that killed more than 2,200 people. (Credit: Reuters)
July 2, 2026 Indirect talks between US and Iran wrap up in Doha Chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports as U.S. and Iran conclude indirect talks in Doha, with positive progress on a peace deal. Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs joins 'America's Newsroom' to weigh in.
July 2, 2026 UN chief backs official who reposted anti-Israel activist's claims amid calls for investigation United Nations official Vanessa Frazier faces criticism for sharing unverified claims from a woman facing terror charges linked to Hamas on social media.
July 2, 2026 Baby sleeps as explosions light up Kyiv during massive Russian attack Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at the Ukrainian capital overnight, killing at least 18 people and wounding more than 90 as strikes tore through residential buildings. (Credit: East2West)
July 2, 2026 China-linked green group training US judges draws fresh heat as foreign ties fuel pressure at home State Armor urges Congress to investigate the Environmental Law Institute over national security concerns stemming from alleged ties to the Chinese government.
July 2, 2026 After 1,000 days of war: Many Israeli children carry trauma into summer break Israeli children begin summer vacation still coping with war trauma, as 84% reportedly showed signs of emotional distress since the Hamas-led attack.
July 2, 2026 Vatican excommunicates breakaway Catholic bishops who defied Pope Leo XIV Pope Leo XIV excommunicates Society of St. Pius X bishops after unauthorized consecrations, declaring the traditionalist Catholic movement in schism.
July 2, 2026 Arsonist sets OWN feet ON FIRE while torching new restaurant Surveillance video from an alleged arson attempt in Malaysia captured the moment a masked suspect accidentally set his own shoes ablaze after pouring fuel across a newly opened restaurant, forcing him to flee the scene with his soles still burning.
July 2, 2026 NPR’s Nina Totenberg long history of controversies, from plagiarism and ethics concerns to Alito retraction NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg has been a working journalist for over five decades, with plenty of mistakes and gaffes along the way.
