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BTS agency HYBE confirmed Wednesday that the K-pop megastars would release a new album and go on tour in 2026, with the group's livestream announcement of their return attracting more than seven million views.

The White House said Tuesday it is halting some key weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration for Kyiv's battle against the Russian invasion.

Chile's ALMA observatory, which houses some of the world's most powerful telescopes, has captured its most detailed images to date of the building blocks of the early universe -- primarily cold gases, dust and stellar light in 39 galaxies.

A nickel stockpile towers over farmer Moharen Tambiling's rice paddy in the Philippines' Palawan, evidence of a mining boom that locals hope a new moratorium will tame.

A week before US President Donald Trump reimposes steep tariffs on dozens of economies, including the EU and Japan, many are still scrambling to reach a deal that would protect them from the worst.

A large aerial drone flies over the charred remains of Canadian forests devastated by wildfires, bombarding the ground with seed capsules to accelerate reforestation.

The United States, Japan, India and Australia pledged Tuesday to work together to ensure a stable supply of critical minerals, as worries grow over China's dominance in resources vital to new technologies.

A son of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has agreed to plead guilty to drug trafficking in the United States as part of a plea deal, court documents show.

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / July 2, 2025 / Fineqia International Inc. (CSE:FNQ)(OTC:FNQQF) (Frankfurt:FNQA), a digital asset and investment business, announces the Fineqia Bitcoin Yield Exchange Traded Product (ETP) (Ticker: YBTC, ISIN: LI1444931821), a listed product that enables investors to garner additional Bitcoin while holding it. YBTC targets an annual yield of 6% via decentralised finance (DeFi) activities on the blockchain.

As U.S. Polo Assn. continues to expand its multi-billion-dollar global presence, Brazil marks an exciting new chapter in the brand's international journey. With its vibrant retail landscape and deep-rooted passion for lifestyle fashion, Brazil offers a natural fit for U.S. Polo Assn.'s authentic connection to the sport of polo. The debut collection in Brazil will showcase timeless, versatile styles across both menswear and womenswear, designed to honor the heritage of the sport while embracing a modern, accessible approach to fashion.

US President Donald Trump urged Hamas on Tuesday to accept a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, saying that Israel had agreed to finalize such a deal, as its forces also stepped up operations in the Palestinian territory.

A jury reached a partial verdict Tuesday in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, but the panel was as of yet unable to agree on the most serious charge facing the music mogul -- racketeering.

Novak Djokovic thanked "doctors' miracle pills" after he overcame feelings of discomfort and the loss of a set to launch his mission to win a record 25th Grand Slam at Wimbledon.

The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender athletes from its women's sports teams, settling a federal civil rights case stemming from the furor around swimmer Lia Thomas, the US government said Tuesday.

Global stocks were mixed Tuesday as markets monitored congressional progress on Donald Trump's massive tax and spending legislation and weighed the prospects for US trade deals ahead of Trump's July 9 tariff deadline.

Novak Djokovic shrugged off the loss of a set to cruise through to the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday, launching his mission to win a record 25th Grand Slam.

A jury reached a partial verdict Tuesday in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs but has been unable to agree on the most serious charge facing the music mogul -- racketeering.

Olivier Giroud will return to French football for the first time since 2012 after signing a one-year deal with Ligue 1 club Lille on Tuesday.

Coco Gauff pledged to do things differently next time after crashing out of Wimbledon in the first round on Tuesday, just weeks after winning the French Open.

Gonzalo Garcia's 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday and book their place in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup.

Coco Gauff crashed out of Wimbledon on a day of significant first-round shocks on Tuesday but defending champion Barbora Krejcikova kept her nerve to battle back from a set down.

Several leading automakers including Detroit giants General Motors and Ford reported increased US car sales in the second quarter on Tuesday as consumers fast-forwarded purchases ahead of US tariffs.

Alexander Zverev is considering therapy to talk through his mental health issues after admitting he feels "alone" and "empty" following his earliest Grand Slam exit since 2019.

American second seed Coco Gauff suffered a stunning Wimbledon defeat as the French Open champion was beaten 7-6 (7/3), 6-1 by Ukranian world number 42 Dayana Yastremska on Tuesday.

There was "relief" all around at the Red Cross museum in Geneva on Tuesday as it has its future guranteed until at least 2030 thanks to new Swiss grants.

Petra Kvitova insisted she had no regrets after her Wimbledon farewell ended in an emotional defeat by Emma Navarro in the first round on Tuesday.

Around two dozen YouTube channels are pumping out AI-generated videos with false claims about music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs's sex trafficking trial, racking up millions of views and profiting from misinformation, researchers say.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer avoided a humiliating parliamentary defeat on key welfare reforms Tuesday, after making last-minute concessions in the face of the most serious internal rebellion of his year-long premiership.

Poland's Supreme Court on Tuesday said it had validated the result of last month's presidential election won by the nationalist opposition candidate, despite numerous appeals over the conduct of the vote.

Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin on Tuesday spoke by telephone for the first time in over two-and-a-half years, with the French president urging a ceasefire in Ukraine but the Russian leader hitting back that the West was to blame for the conflict.

The French football league (LFP) announced on Tuesday the creation of its own channel to broadcast Ligue 1 matches next season, after clubs voted in favour of ending a deal with DAZN.

Manchester City's exit from the Club World Cup at the hands of Al-Hilal on Monday finally brought down the curtain on a poor season for Pep Guardiola's side while confirming that Europe's powerhouses are not having things all their own way at FIFA's new competition.

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Nearly 2,000 schools were shut in France, monuments closed to tourists, and cities across Europe put on high alert as a record-breaking early summer heatwave spread across the continent Tuesday.

Alexander Zverev suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit since 2019 as the German third seed was stunned by France's Arthur Rinderknech in the Wimbledon first round on Tuesday.

Israel's military said Tuesday that it had expanded its operations in Gaza, where residents reported fierce gunfire and shelling days before a planned trip to Washington by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Once a bustling seafront spot where young people could hope for a rare respite from war, Gaza City's al-Baqa cafe lay in ruins after an Israeli strike killed 24 people including a journalist and an artist.

The US foreign aid agency formally closed down Tuesday, with President Donald Trump's administration trumpeting the end of the "charity-based model" despite predictions that millions of lives will be lost.

The Berlusconi family on Tuesday agreed the sale of Monza, who were relegated to the Italian second division last season, to the American investment fund Beckett Layne Ventures.