Thursday
The people of 2 July
4 people in 4 stories, 26 deaths recorded, 2026
Alexandra Eala
Filipino tennis player (born 2005)
In tennis, Alexandra Eala becomes the first Filipino woman to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament after defeating Australian player Maya Joint in the Wimbledon women's singles tournament. She will face reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek next.
Sport · 2 Jul · with Maya Joint, Iga Świątek
Israel Katz
Israeli politician (born 1955)
Israeli defense minister Israel Katz reports that the military has demolished 83% of Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip.
Conflict · 2 Jul
Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada since 2025
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and Philippine president Bongbong Marcos agree to upgrade bilateral relations to a strategic partnership during a meeting in Vancouver.
World · 2 Jul · with Bongbong Marcos
Mercedes González Fernández
Spanish politician (born 1975)
Spain's National Court charges the Civil Guard's director-general Mercedes González Fernández and her deputy with the offences of abuse of office and obstruction of justice in connection with the ruling PSOE's alleged operation against judges and prosecutors investigating cases of corruption involving party members.
Crime & Justice · 2 Jul
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