Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) – An explosive device was detonated Thursday in a cafe in the Syrian capital of Damascus, killing at least nine people, Syria’s Health Ministry said. The explosion near the main courthouse complex left 20 others wounded, the ministry said as reported by Syria’s state-run Al-Ikhbariya network.

UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption

LONDON (AP) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized Thursday for the British state’s role in separating tens of thousands of unmarried mothers from their babies, a practice that lasted for decades until the 1970s.

Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray

LONDON (AP) – Kate, the Princess of Wales, met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue and sat beside Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam.

Indian Prime Minister welcomes Japanese Prime Minister to New Delhi

Indian Prime Minister welcomes Japanese Prime Minister to New Delhi

Couple caned for kissing on TikTok in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) – A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned on Thursday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream.

Today in History: July 2, Civil Rights Act signed into law

Today in History. Today is Thursday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2026. There are 182 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Congress prohibiting discrimination and segregation based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from basement 8 days after twin quakes

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from basement 8 days after twin quakes

Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know

WASHINGTON (AP) – On Saturday, President Donald Trump’s administration plans to launch Trump Accounts, tying the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to an effort to boost financial independence for American kids.

Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens

Researchers began a highly anticipated study of two possible Ebola treatments on Thursday in hopes of fighting the still-growing outbreak in eastern Congo, as the World Health Organization announced the enrollment of the first participant.