2026-07-02
Ukraine under attack, EU fines Google, and more.
Good morning. A chaotic day in global news, with Ukraine facing its largest Russian attack, the EU imposing a record fine on Google, and other stories.
Morning Reality Check
The effects of the high court ruling that could lead to mass deportations will be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already operate under persistent staffing shortfalls. But it's the long-term health care sector that will suffer the greatest disruptions, according to experts.
Riley Gaines and Brooke Slusser lawsuits seek damages after Supreme Court ruling allegedly shredded NCAA's Title IX defense on trans athletes.
Between 26,000 and 33,000 US births annually could be attributed to birth tourism, according to experts.
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.
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday, with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several people.
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.
Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.
Sam Altman’s start-up in early talks for a public ownership deal as political pressure rises
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