Almost 1.2 million undocumented migrants have applied for legal status in Spain, with more than 600,000 requests already being processed, figures released on Thursday show. Initial forecasts predict that around half a million applications will be successful. Almost 1.2 million undocumented migrants»»»

Ukraine has stepped up long-range drone attacks inside Russia in recent weeks, targeting energy infrastructure and military targets. Russian officials have reported repeated strikes in border regions, while Moscow has said its air defences had intercepted hundreds of drones from Ukraine in recent d»»»

It's the 1,000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Police Academy celebrated the graduation of the first and second groups of the 7th edition of the Police of Tomorrow program for summer 2026, comprising 600 students. The ceremony was attended by HE Legal Advisor to HE the Minister of Interior and General Supervisor of the Police A»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) announced that the Al-Haq’ah star will rise on July 3, marking the third phase of the summer season. It is named "Al-Haq'ah" (meaning "the circle" or "the ring") in resemblance to a circle that forms around the neck of a horse. According to QMD, t»»»

Rescue workers carry Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 44, an earthquake survivor, in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Thursday. Photo by Ronald R. Pena/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- A man was rescued alive after eight days trapped under rubble of a nine-story building in La Guaira, Venezuela, after two earthquakes devasta»»»

Last year we launched this series in which we summed up news from the Hungarian election campaign on a weekly basis. The series continues so we can report on developments after these historically-significant elections, and on the steps taken by the Tisza government. This week we cover the following»»»

BERLIN: Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly set to be sacked as Germany coach, tabloid Bild reported Thursday, with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp the favorite to take over in the dugout. Nagelsmann, 38, has been under fire since Germany’s last 32 exit from the World Cup after a shock loss to Pa»»»

TORONTO: Seven years can feel like a lifetime in the National Basketball Association. Since Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA championship in 2019, almost everything has changed. Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Danny Green and Fred VanVleet have all moved »»»

BERLIN: Germany plans to give its spy agencies powers to hack, disrupt and deceive foreign attackers in a major overhaul of post-war intelligence limits, aiming to harden its response to growing cyber and hybrid threats, according to a draft law seen by Reuters. German spy agencies are ‌more tightl»»»

The European Court of Justice on Thursday dismissed Google's appeal against a record fine imposed by EU antitrust regulators eight years ago for using its Android operating system to block rivals, in a ruling likely to boost Europe's crackdown on Big Tech. The EU's top court upheld Thursday a recor»»»

LONDON: King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain received in Manama Adm. Charles Bradford Cooper II, commander of US Central Command, on Thursday to discuss military cooperation. The meeting focused on the relations and ongoing coordination between Bahrain and the US, particularly in defense and mi»»»

Dubai: Board examination marks could soon account for 50 per cent of the admission score for professional courses such as medicine and engineering, as the Centre considers sweeping reforms aimed at reducing students' dependence on high-stakes entrance exams and coaching centres. The proposal, accor»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ministers Representing Hezbollah and Amal Movement Reiterate Rejection of Direct Talks, “Framework Agreement” with Israeli Enemy 02-07-2026»»»

The National Museum of Military History is a museum of Bulgarian spirit, President Iliana Iotova said on Thursday at the institution's 110th anniversary ceremony. Iotova presented the Presidential Badge of Honour to National Museum of Military History Director Sonya Penkova as the museum opened its»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, His Excellency Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, participated in the extraordinary Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Petroleum Cooperation Committee meeting, which was held virtually today with the participation of Their Excellencies the GCC energy ministers»»»

Albania's ruling majority on Thursday approved amendments to the country's National Intelligence Service (SHISH) law with 72 votes in favor during a parliamentary session boycotted by the opposition, while clashes erupted between protesters and police outside the Parliament building. Lawmakers from»»»

Sharjah: What may look like a simple medicine box linked to healing can, when misused, become a gateway to addiction, Sharjah Police has warned as it launched a new interactive awareness platform aimed at tackling drug abuse through simulation and digital engagement. The initiative, introduced by t»»»

Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, claimed Thursday that the Lebanese Army is sidelining Shiite troops and officers who are unwilling to confront Hezbollah, saying the move reflects a growing readiness in Beirut to act against the group under the new framework agreement with Israel.»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reassured critics that the US-brokered framework agreement with Israel does not prevent Lebanon from pursuing legal action over alleged Israeli war crimes, insisting the accord merely suspends such action while negotiations proceed in good faith. The clar»»»

WASHINGTON: As Norway prepare to face Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup this Sunday — an opponent they have never lost to — managing player fatigue has become a central focus. Star striker Erling Haaland scored Norway’s 86th-minute winner in the 2-1 win against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but said»»»

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball has extended the contract of McKinley Wright IV until 2029, securing the future of one of the team’s most influential players. Despite already being under contract for the 2026/27 season, both sides agreed to extend their partnership following an outstanding campaign. In his»»»

Nine criminal proceedings have been launched following the Interior Ministry's operation in Varna and the Baba Alino illegal construction case, Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said during a hearing before the National Assembly Committee on Internal Security and Public Order on Thursday»»»

Authorities are investigating the routes, financing and passengers of private flights taken by Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told Parliament on Thursday, saying inquiries are under way in cooperation with several countries. Demerdzh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani paid a visit to the Amiri Guard Camp "Barzan" on Thursday, where he was received by HE Commander of the Amiri Guard Major General Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi. Also pre»»»

A child eats a snow cone Monday at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington. As the nation moves into the holiday weekend, a record-setting heat wave has settled over parts of the Northeast, including Washington. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 2 (UPI) -- As th»»»

LONDON: Catherine, Britain’s Princess of Wales, mingled with the crowds at Wimbledon on Thursday and lent her support to ​the British hopefuls playing in the warm London sunshine. Dressed in a blue trouser suit, the 44-year-old wife of heir to the throne Prince William watched Arthur Fery, one of t»»»

TIRANA: Violent clashes erupted between police and demonstrators outside Albania’s parliament on Thursday, as protests against a controversial resort development linked to US President Donald Trump’s family threatened to escalate. Since late May, protests have been held against the construction of »»»

Dubai: The presence of mind of two nurses in Kerala helped save the life of a 43-year-old man who suffered a heart attack while trapped in a traffic jam, after they jumped off a KSRTC bus and performed CPR until he reached hospital. The dramatic rescue unfolded on Wednesday morning near the Kalady »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has received a letter from the President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas confirming Palestine's participation in Specialised EXPO 2027 in Belgrade. The letter said the State of Palestine was honoured to take part in the EXPO given its great econ»»»

The Israeli army said Thursday that it eliminated a Hezbollah operative after he emerged from an underground infrastructure in the Ali al-Taher heights in the Nabatieh district The Israeli military said the militant exited an opening in an underground infrastructure within the so-called.security zo»»»

TAIF: Taif University has climbed 500 places from last year in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026 to rank among the world’s top 1,000 universities. The achievement reflects the university’s strong academic and research performance, as well as its commitment to advancing the UN sustaina»»»

Judging by Zelensky’s hysterical reaction, the damage done to the Flamingo ballistic missiles' assembly lines was serious, Alexander Mikhailov, head of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis, tells Sputnik. Mikhailov highlighted that Russia's July 2 attack unleashed an array of cruise, supersoni»»»

The long-awaited Széchenyi Bath renovation could begin this autumn after the Budapest General Assembly approved the renovation programme for the more than 110-year-old thermal bath and swimming complex in City Park. The first phase of the project, worth more than net HUF 3 billion, or around EUR 8.»»»

LONDON: Catherine, Britain’s Princess of Wales, mingled with the crowds at Wimbledon on Thursday and lent her support to ​the British hopefuls playing in the warm London sunshine. Dressed in a blue trouser suit, the 44-year-old wife of heir to the throne Prince William watched Arthur Fery, one of t»»»

New York, USA: Millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday with dangerous temperatures expected to hit swaths of densely populated areas through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The heat wave that has been broiling the Midwest began intensifying in the Northeast, with »»»

The European Union’s in-house pollsters have concluded that their citizens overwhelmingly support the decisions made in Brussels, and want more of what the EU is giving them. It doesn’t take much digging to discover that someone is cooking the books. The topline results from the latest Eurobaromete»»»

Dubai: The UAE has doubled the size of its first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk issuance to Dh100 million after receiving Dh445 million in subscription requests, as the government opened a new route for individual investors to buy government-backed Islamic investment products. Get updated faster and for »»»

Rescue teams in Venezuela are working frantically to free a man that's been trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building for eight days. For the past seventy-two hours - emergency workers from seven countries have worked nonstop trying to free 43-year-old Hernan Gil. He's a security guard buried i»»»

An explosion in a cafe in central Damascus killed five people on Thursday and injured 10, Syrian authorities said. Syrian state television said the blast was caused by an explosive device. An explosion in a central Damascus cafe on Thursday that killed five people and wounded 11 was caused by »»»

Geneva: The trial of two potential treatments for the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola behind the deadly outbreak in the DR Congo began in the country on Thursday, the WHO said. "Today, the clinical trial of two therapeutics began, with the enrolment of the first patient," with the trial evaluating»»»

Police were called to supermarkets in the Paris area on Thursday as huge crowds descended on discount stores hoping to get hold of affordable air-cooling units before the third heatwave of the year engulfs the French capital this weekend. Hundreds of people were besieging Lidl supermarkets in and a»»»

Dates have officially been set for France's 2027 presidential election. With less than a year to go, the country is already gearing up for Emmanuel Macron's successor. FRANCE 24 English and French teamed up to meet voters in the run-up to the crucial poll. Our reporters visited Châteaudun, a town o»»»

The European justice is keeping a close eye at France's far-right National Rally. A series of searches were carried out as part of a probe into alleged embezzlement of funds, targeting the far-right group which Jordan Bardella once sat in at the European Parliament. Meanwhile, Jordan Bardella has d»»»

SANAA/ADEN: Thousands of miles from North America, where the World Cup is bringing together soccer fans from countries that are otherwise at odds, one of football’s least heralded nations is experiencing its own moment of unity. In a stadium in the ancient city of Sanaa, hundreds have turned out to»»»

Manila: Travelers from the six countries will continue to enjoy lower travel costs when visiting South Korea after the government extended its Group Tourist (C-3-2) visa application fee waiver for organised tour groups through December 31, 2026. Under the extension announced by South Korea's Minist»»»

A devastating wave of overnight attacks has left parts of the Ukrainian capital in ruins. Kyiv officials report multiple casualties following an attack which stuck residential areas. Russia said it would be ramping up the "pressure" on Ukraine after launching its largest ever attack on Kyiv overni»»»

During a parliamentary hearing, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev outlined ongoing checks related to the air travel of Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leader Delyan Peevski, who is under U.S. sanctions. The focus of the investigation, he said, is to establish who accompanied the politician »»»

The National Assembly’s Committee on European Affairs and Oversight of European Funds adopted the rules governing the organization and activities of its Public Council. At Thursday’s meeting, committee members decided to establish an honorary board within the Public Council, comprising individuals »»»

LONDON - The Serbian-Kazakh duo of Aleksandra Krunic and Anna Danilina is through to the second round of the women's doubles event at the Wimbledon tennis tournament after a 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 victory over the Canadian-Kazakh pair of Leylah Fernandez and Yulia Putintseva in the opening round on Thursday»»»