The Guardian

White House rejects conflict-of-interests concerns as Trump’s crypto earnings soar – US politics live

Spokesperson says president has ‘proudly made the US the crypto capital of the world’Sign up for US breaking news alerts emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The White House said that Donald Trump has “proudly made the United States the crypto capital of the world” after the president recorded around $1.2bn in income from his family’s cryptocurrency activities.The US supreme court upheld the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, affirming that nearly all people born

general  Jul 1, 2026

WSJ World News

Paramount Skydance Offers Concessions to Facilitate EU Approval of $81 Billion Warner Bros Deal

The companies offered concessions to the commission to ease competition concerns about the planned $81 billion deal.

general  Jul 1, 2026

BBC World

Three killed in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.

general  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian

Anthropic says US has lifted export controls on Fable and Mythos AI models after security fears

AI company was forced last month to suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all foreign nationalsAnthropic has restored customer access to its powerful newest AI model, Fable, after a more than two-week blackout resulting from US government safety concerns that it could be abused to enable serious cyber-attacks.The San Francisco company said export controls have been lifted, citing a social media post from the US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, in which he said: “Over the past

general  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian

‘Tip of the iceberg’: nearly 500,000 New Yorkers lose health insurance due to Trump cuts

First of major coverage losses expected as a result of the ‘One Big Beautiful’ bill signed into law one year agoNearly 500,000 moderate-income New Yorkers will be dumped from their health insurance plans on 1 July – the first of major coverage losses expected as a result of HR 1, the Republican-led law signed almost exactly one year ago.The law, sometimes called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” slashed government health spending by $911bn nationally in favor of permanent tax breaks for higher-i

general  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian

US supreme court rejects appeal from lawyer punished over effort to remove abusive priest

Richard Trahant fined $400,000 over apparent violation of order in case of priest who admitted sexual misconductThe US supreme court has rejected an appeal from an attorney who was fined $400,000 after taking steps to get an abusive Roman Catholic priest removed as chaplain of a high school campus.In a notice on Monday, the supreme court’s justices indicated without explanation that they would not take up the case of Richard Trahant, whose clients include dozens of people victimized by a clergy

general  Jul 1, 2026

NY Times World

3 People Die During World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City

A man, 44, and two women, ages 19 and 48, died from asphyxiation, the authorities said, as crowds celebrated the Mexican team’s victory over Ecuador.

general  Jul 1, 2026

NY Times World

3 People Die During World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City

A man, 44, and two women, ages 19 and 48, died from asphyxiation, the authorities said, as crowds celebrated the Mexican team’s victory over Ecuador.

general  Jul 1, 2026

NY Times World

Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast

During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories.

general  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian

Two confirmed dead in mass celebrations by Mexico fans after World Cup victory

Third death reported by local media but unconfirmedMore than a million people gathered in Mexico CityAt least two people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government.A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation, according to the city’s health ministry. Authorities have not confirmed the death of a third person, reported by local media. Continue reading...

general  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian

Henry Nowak murder: two officers under gross misconduct investigation

IOPC to consider if race was a factor in response to student, whom officers initially handcuffed and treated as a suspectTwo police officers in the case of Henry Nowak have been placed under investigation for gross misconduct by the police watchdog.Nowak, 18, died in December 2025 after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton. Digwa falsely told police he had been the victim of a racist attack, which led officers to handcuff Nowak and treat him as a suspect, despite him saying he had been

general  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian

A ‘buttery’ mouthfeel or ‘meadow grass’ notes? How Australian olive oils rank against other supermarket options

Consumer advocacy group Choice blind tested 30 olive oils – and found many of the highest ranked came from AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConsumer advocacy group Choice has taste tested 30 supermarket extra-virgin olive oils, and found some Australian-made oils rank higher than those imported from Italy and Spain.“A lot of Australians are after local products, and there are a lot of Australian olive oil makers that have built quite a good reputation,” Pru Eng

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NY Times World

Unfamiliar With Bosnia and Herzegovina? What to Know Before It Faces the U.S.

A country has two names, a long history and, this year, a pretty darn good soccer team.

general  Jul 1, 2026

NY Times World

After Venezuela Earthquakes, Deportees from the U.S. Are Missing or Found Dead

Many of the 146 Venezuelans deported from the United States the day the earthquake struck are feared dead.

general  Jul 1, 2026

NY Times World

A Risky Burial in the Heart of an Ebola Outbreak

Safe interment is critical to containing the deadly disease, but in recent days around one Congolese town, that was not always being done.

general  Jul 1, 2026

NY Times World

A Town in Quebec Is the First Governing Body to Adopt the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Trees

Terrasse-Vaudreuil has adopted a resolution to protect trees, which its mayor called “indispensable allies,” as living beings.

general  Jul 1, 2026

NY Times World

Why Are So Many Cubans Migrating to Guyana?

Guyana, a tiny, oil-rich, English-speaking South American country, has become a destination for Cubans fleeing desperate conditions. We traveled to the capital, Georgetown, to to meet with migrant families, and learn more about the lives they left behind.

general  Jul 1, 2026

NY Times World

How War Takes Its Toll on Ukraine’s Pregnant Women

Bombings, blackouts and displacement compound maternal anxiety. Still, many women persevere. “We must bring new life,” one said.

general  Jul 1, 2026

Washington Post World

After quakes trap Venezuelans, the government impedes rescuers and aid

In the nation’s gravest hour, the country’s authoritarian regime has crippled an effective response, say survivors, rescue workers and former officials.

general  Jul 1, 2026

Washington Post World

In contrast with Trump, the first American pope plans a somber July Fourth

The pope's visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, desperate migrants' gateway to the West, will set up a split-screen moment as President Donald Trump holds an Independence Day rally.

general  Jul 1, 2026