The people of 2 July

American rapper and music producer Sean Combs is acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering and found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

Crime & Justice · 2 Jul

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders the indefinite suspension of air defense and weapon shipments to Ukraine, including Patriot interceptors and other missiles and ammunition.

Conflict · 2 Jul

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian orders the suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency following the Iran–Israel war and the United States strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

World · 2 Jul

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso confirms that after his death there will be a reincarnated successor. Chinese officials reject this statement and announce that the next Dalai Lama will have to be born in China and his appointment will have to be approved by the government.

Culture · 2 Jul