The Spanish government is ordering state-backed companies to cut their ties with US defense contractor Palantir, Spain’s El Confidencial newspaper has reported. The move follows similar bans in France and Germany. Sources within several public firms told the newspaper that they have been instructed»»»

Share: Summary June’s drop in the unemployment rate was because of an exodus of workers from the labor force. The labor force participation rate, which measures the working-age population of those either employed or looking for a job, fell to 61.5%, the lowest since March 2021, according to the Bur»»»

Hundreds of rescuers in Venezuela cheered and embraced Thursday after pulling a 43-year-old man alive from the ruins of a collapsed building eight days after deadly twin earthquakes, AFP journalists witnessed. With the official death toll nearing 2,300 and huge numbers of people still missing, the »»»

The Department of Justice on Friday said that it has indicted members of two transnational gangs for crimes that include kidnapping, murder, drug trafficking and gun-related crimes. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 2 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice on Thursday announced it has »»»

WASHINGTON: The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s mass deportations agenda. The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the info»»»

NEW YORK: Pools were packed and power grids strained as millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The heat wave that has been broiling the Midwest began intensifying in»»»

Tribune News Network Port Sudan (Sudan) Qatar Airways yesterday touched down in Port Sudan for the first time, reinforcing commitment to Africa and providing seamless connectivity across its global network. The airline’s three flights a week service will provide passengers travelling to, and from, »»»

QNA New York Qatar has reaffirmed condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its perpetrators or motives, describing it as a serious threat to international peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, and the rule of law. Qatar also reiterated its co»»»

A Ukrainian woman who allegedly disguised herself as a man to throw police off the trail has been identified as the main suspect in the Monaco bomb attack that seriously injured Ukrainian millionaire Vadim Ermolaev and his family, Le Figaro and BFM TV have reported. More than 48 hours after the bla»»»

Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the well-known Wagner Group in providing support to the Malian army, are deploying new combat drones in Mali. Frequently found on the frontlines in Ukraine, these drones are now entering the Sahel region – an environment for which t»»»

An evening anti-government protest in Tirana remained largely peaceful on Thursday, contrasting with violent confrontations earlier in the day outside Albania's Parliament that resulted in multiple injuries and arrests. Although the evening demonstration proceeded without major incidents, organizer»»»

Two unidentified drones attacked the Russian Embassy in Sweden overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, with one dropping a container of red paint and another falling near the building with a fake explosive device attached, diplomats have said. In a statement on Thursday, the embassy said that the inc»»»

WASHINGTON: Belgium ‌lived to fight another day after a dramatic turnaround against Senegal set up a last-16 clash with the United States, but defender Timothy Castagne warned they cannot depend on more miracles if they are to go any further in the World Cup. Belgium fans partied long into the nigh»»»

INNUMBERS: *240 bcm Syria’s estimated natural gas reserves in 2015. *8.7 bcm Annual gas output at the start of the civil war in 2011. *3 bcm Annual production by late 2024. Source: BP ANAN TELLO LONDON: Syria’s battered energy sector faces a daunting challenge after nearly 14 years of war, sanction»»»

Cairo: Brazilian icon Zico lit up three World Cups as a player -- and 40 years after his final appearance at football's extravaganza his Egyptian namesake is keeping the name in the spotlight. Zico, 29, rewarded coach Hossam Hassan for selecting him by becoming the first Egyptian at a World Cup to »»»

GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine. There were 12 confirmed and one probable case stemming from the MV Hondius, including three deaths. But whil»»»

LONDON: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met in London on Thursday to discuss developments in the Middle East and to affirm their countries’ historical ties. The meeting focused on ways to support negotiations and diplomatic efforts to ensure safe and sec»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar discussed the latest round of negotiations between the US and Iran in Doha on Thursday. Mediator Qatar said on Thursday that Iran and the US have made progress in talks over ending the four-month US-Isra»»»

Eric Moskowitz’s “The Hardest, Longest Race” tells the riveting story of the first true coast-to-coast automobile race in US history, a fast-paced tale of the gritty and determined drivers who braved hostile terrain, mechanical failure, and, shockingly, sabotage, to take home the gold. As a seeming»»»

ATLANTA: From the altitude of Mexico City to the memories of Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal, England will have to contend with brutal conditions and the weight of history when they play co-host Mexico at the World Cup on Sunday. The Azteca Stadium — the site of the round of 16 game an»»»

Damascus, July.3 (SANA) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres voiced deep concern on Thursday over the explosion near the Palace of Justice in Damascus. The Secretary-General extended his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and expressed his sympathy with those injured, w»»»

London: The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said Thursday eight people had been arrested as part of a probe into an international network of men drugging and sexually abusing women they know. The alleged offences were reminiscent of the high-profile case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was drug»»»

NEW YORK: Bahrain’s foreign minister flew to New York on Thursday to demand action from the UN Security Council after what he described as a “renewed and treacherous” Iranian attack on his country this week, as the US and Russia clashed sharply over responsibility for the escalation. Foreign Minist»»»

Police detained seven people over suspected laughing gas distribution along the Southern Black Sea Coast, Sozopol Police Department Chief Inspector Ivaylo Dragiev said on Thursday. About 440 kg of laughing gas was seized. The detainees are from various parts of Bulgaria and had been doing seasonal »»»

NEW YORK: A UN refugee agency-contracted truck carrying humanitarian relief supplies was struck by a drone near Tendelti in White Nile state on Tuesday, destroying 50 metric tons of aid intended for vulnerable populations in South Kordofan, the UN spokesman’s office said Thursday . The driver escap»»»

NEW YORK: After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup. Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week in feder»»»

Damascus, July.3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani extended his sincere appreciation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal»»»

BARCELONA: Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar said on Thursday that his rivalry with Jonas Vingegaard is pushing both riders “to new heights.” The pair have won the last six editions of the Tour de France between them, and have finished first and second in each of the last five — something which»»»

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector expands in pursuit of its ambitious Vision 2030 goals, artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly embedded across the travel experience — from planning itineraries and streamlining accommodation bookings to delivering more personalized customer experie»»»

LONDON: The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said Thursday eight people had been arrested as part of a probe into an international network of men drugging and sexually abusing women they know. The alleged offenses were reminiscent of the high-profile case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was drug»»»

CHICAGO: The founder of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation has accused Israel of violating the Visa Waiver Program that it signed with the US in 2023. Rateb Rabie told Arab News that he was leading a delegation of nine US citizens under a non-political, non-profit program called “Know Th»»»

LONDON: Nabih Berri, the speaker of the Lebanese parliament, met the UK’s Deputy National Security Adviser Barbara Woodward on Thursday at his headquarters in Ain Al-Tineh to discuss the latest political and security developments. The talks also covered bilateral relations between Lebanon and the U»»»

Israeli Channel 12 reported that Hezbollah carried out hundreds of attacks between 17 April 2026 and 20 June 2026. The data showed that Hezbollah conducted hundreds of military operations during that period, led by attacks involving drones and explosive gliders, totaling 637 operations. These were »»»

The European Union on July 2 unveiled a new package of financial and trade support for Armenia, seeking to bolster the South Caucasus country as it faces what Brussels described as mounting economic pressure from Russia and accelerates its shift towards Europe. European Commission President Ursula »»»

July 2 (UPI) -- An approximately 2,200-pound elephant seal is in the midst of his annual visit to Tasmania, leaving property damage and public disturbances in his wake. The 5-year-old animal, dubbed Neil the seal by locals, has been visiting southern Tasmania towns every year since he was born, res»»»

With more than 25% of its citizens aging and a steady loss of young workers, Cuba faces a critical scenario of structural depopulation that is pushing the country toward an economic and labor crisis. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- Cuba is heading toward an irreversible demogr»»»

SILVERSTONE, UK: Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he planned to boycott a Formula One sponsorship stunt involving Lego cars in a parade ahead of Sunday’s British Grand Prix, his home race. “I’m not going to do it,” the British Ferrari diver said, with a laugh. “It’s the most dangerous part of the we»»»

London: Novak Djokovic can move another step closer to history at Wimbledon in the third round on Friday. Defending champion Jannik Sinner is also in action in the last 32, while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka faces former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko. AFP Sport looks at three matc»»»

Russia launched one of its largest ever missile and drone attacks on Kyiv late on Wednesday with blasts continuing through Thursday morning killing at least 21 people. Buildings damaged in the strikes includes apartment blocks and a Red Cross warehouse filled with humanitarian supplies. Ukraine and»»»

DUBAI: Israeli forces killed 54 Palestinian children in the West Bank in 2025, according to a report by Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem, which linked the deaths to an increasingly permissive open-fire policy and military conduct in the occupied territory. The report also pointed to what »»»

LONDON: Pubs across England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 5 am (0400GMT) on Monday to allow football fans to watch England’s World Cup clash with Mexico. After England made it into the last 16 in the World Cup, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Football might be coming home, but we’»»»

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Tunis, July 2 (TAP)- Storm cells with rain are expected for the rest of the day in the centre and, locally, the south, then the north by the end of Thursday night and may be heavy over coastal regions, according to forecasts from the National...»»»

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Damage is shown on the facade of Citic Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing on June 27. The pilot died in the accident, and authorities said the crash was intentional. Photo by Jessica Lee/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- The pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing's tallest building was a 66-yea»»»

The latest Hungarian government briefing brought several major announcements, including a HUF 100,000 school-starting support scheme for vulnerable children, new legislation on former communist-era secret police files, changes affecting public-interest asset management foundations, and a proposal t»»»

MEXICO CITY: Amid the sea ‌of green that washed over Mexico City after the country’s World Cup victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, one shop defiantly hoisted the Ecuadorian flag and welcomed all the downtrodden fans of Mexico’s opponents to a place of refuge. Welcome to the Losers Cafe, a coffee shop »»»

New York: Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter auto sales Thursday, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company easily topped expectations in a period of lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war. Tesla's global deliveries came in at 480,126, up 25 percent from the year-ago period when Musk's wor»»»

New York: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its perpetrators or motives, describing it as a serious threat to international peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, and the rule of law. The State of Qatar»»»