Brutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia

4. Juli 2026, 02:57

More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

4. Juli 2026, 09:45

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.

Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback

4. Juli 2026, 17:22

Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.

Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu

4. Juli 2026, 00:55

West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg

4. Juli 2026, 14:07

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".

Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks

4. Juli 2026, 15:45

The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.

Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants as he visits gateway island

4. Juli 2026, 11:25

The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa.

Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler

4. Juli 2026, 02:26

The star-studded celebration saw several streets in Midtown Manhattan shut, as hordes of fans gathered outside the arena.