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View All 9Chopper's Political Podcast Episode 108: Is Andy Burnham the man who can save Britain?
Sit back, pour yourself a drink and join GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope at his regular table where he will discuss the latest insider political intrigue and gossip with everyone from popstars to politicians.In this episode, Chopper discusses if Andy Burnham will be the man to turn Britain around if he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. New episodes released every Friday. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
'Rochdale lads' assemble to 'protect town's streets from rape gang ringleader' after he's set free from prison
A group of "Rochdale lads" have assembled to patrol the town's streets after a notorious rape gang ringleader was freed from prison.Shabir Ahmed, 73, convicted of 30 child rape offences as the head of a grooming gang, was released on Thursday.The vile Ahmed, known as "Daddy" to his victims, had his British citizenship stripped after his convictions, but cannot be deported due to a loophole in the Immigration Act 1971.Local campaigner Billy Howarth has now gathered a group to patrol the area, with police on standby. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Mr Howarth, a member of Parents Against Grooming UK, said some of his victims were not leaving their homes after learning of his release."He wasn't just a child rapist - he is the devil incarnate," he told The Telegraph. "He must be kept in jail or deported - no questions asked. What I’ve managed to do is get a s--tload of Rochdale lads together as rapid response... [Residents] will be protected."He added: "I want a security guard paid for by the Government outside their house until they feel safe."I believe they should have either manned security or a police officer outside their homes at all times."One of his victims said she now feared for both her safety and her children's safety.She warned that even if Ahmed is not in the Rochdale area "he still knows people and could contact them, which makes me feel unsafe"."I’ve been hurt and failed again. After saying this wouldn't happen, there’s just constant failings, and nothing can be done about it," she added.Maggie Oliver, the victim's representative, said Greater Manchester Police had been approached to request personal safety mechanisms.Ms Oliver said there was "no public institution that takes on board the needs of a victim", admitting that it was not really the responsibility of the police to provide protection.She added that the victim was "not in a good place", with fear over Ahmed's release "consuming her every waking moment".MORE ON THE GROOMING GANG CRISIS:'What hope do we have!?' Zia Yusuf despairs over failure to deport ringleader of Rochdale grooming gangLabour urged to use 'every sanction in the book' to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleaderKemi Badenoch demands Labour to ‘get behind’ calls to deport grooming gang ringleader released from jailJim McMahon, the Labour MP for Oldham, and Paul Waugh, the Labour MP for Rochdale, have both called for a change to the Immigration Act 1971 to allow foreign-born child rapists to be deported.Mr Waugh, writing for GB News, admitted the law was "written for a different era and a different purpose".He added: "For too long, the victims of grooming gangs have carried the burden of institutional failure. We owe them more than sympathy. We owe them action."And Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp told Britain's News Channel: "He should be urgently deported back to his country of original nationality and birth, which is Pakistan."The Government should get on and do that straight away. These kind of people should not be allowed to stay in our country."Mr Philp added that the Tories would "get rid of the ECHR" and implement a "zero-tolerance" policy for foreign criminals.A Home Office spokesman said: "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the victims of these appalling crimes."Ahmed's horrific crimes were at the heart of the grooming gangs scandal that represents one of the darkest moments in our country’s history. The most vulnerable people were abused and exploited at the hands of evil child rapists and must face the full force of the law."On his release he will be on the sex offender's register for life, ordered to stay away from his victims and banned from contacting any child or young person."As well as facing strict curfews and restriction zones, his every movement will be tracked, forced to wear an electronic tag. Should he breach his conditions, he will be immediately locked up." Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
M&S shoppers are snapping up these smart linen trousers for summer office days
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Available in three lengths, these pinstripe, wide leg trousers are a perfect option for nailing summer office style. Made from a linen and viscose blend, they’re smart enough for work meetings, but feel comfortable and cool when the temperatures start to climb. Style them with the matching waistcoat for a co-ord look, or a crisp white shirt and strappy sandals. Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered . Embrace the co-ord trend and pair the trousers with the matching waistcoat. In a longline style with a V-neckline, two welt pockets and a single button fastening, it’s super flattering on a range of body shapes and the ultimate in cool-girl office wear. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below Arrow MORE: These Phase Eight dresses will carry you through every wedding this summer – for under £200 Arrow MORE: Lace is the biggest spring fashion trend of 2026 – these are the pieces we are buying Arrow MORE: Boots £55 beauty box includes £265 worth of products – saving shoppers 79%
Breast cancer signs you need to know after Lisa Faulkner diagnosis
An oncologist has explained the symptoms of breast cancer and says it is more than just a lump Neil Shaw Assistant Editor, 03 Jul 2026Updated Lisa Faulkner Actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner has said she had to have surgery because she was diagnosed with the early stages of breast cancer. The EastEnders and Holby City actress, 54, revealed that she underwent the procedure two weeks ago and she has since had the all clear from her doctors. She said she still needs to undergo radiotherapy, however, reassured her 372,000 followers on Instagram that she is feeling better. Faulkner, wife of TV chef John Torode, said: “I’ve had to have surgery because I’ve had the very early stages of breast cancer. The actress has four children and married the former MasterChef presenter in 2019. An oncologist says there are a number of red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that 'aren't a lump'. Research published in The Lancet Oncology says global breast cancer cases are expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050. In the UK alone, one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every ten minutes, according to research and support charity Breast Cancer Now. Getting diagnosed early is the biggest factor for successful treatment. While checking for lumps or swelling in the breast is largely understood as a key symptom of breast cancer, there are lesser-known symptoms that people should know, according to Dr Jiri Kubes, Radiation Oncologist and Medical Director at the Proton Therapy Center. He said: “While most women know to check the breast for lumps or swelling, some abnormalities are not noticeable by sight. This means those who do not regularly check their breasts might not notice anything unusual. It’s important to be aware of other symptoms that could indicate breast cancer so you’re able to speak to a medical provider early.” With more than half of UK women not checking their breasts regularly, according to Breast Cancer Now, visual changes are likely to be what is spotted first. Dr Kubes said: “A change in colour or the appearance of a rash or crusting around the nipple are both considered symptoms of breast cancer. “Colour change may make the breast seem darker, red or inflamed, which may be harder to spot on darker skin, while a rash may look similar to eczema. The shape and size of your breast or nipple changing can be another indicator of breast cancer. “For example, if your nipple becomes inverted, which means it looks as though it’s turning inward, or if the size or shape of one or both breasts changes, it’s best to see a GP to discuss this.” When having an appointment with your GP, they may ask to see you again or refer you to a breast clinic for further assessment.
World News
View All 10Judge blocks Philadelphia law targeting masked federal officers
close Video DOJ sues Virginia over anti-ICE policies as key anti-terror tool nears expiration The Department of Justice launches a lawsuit against Virginia concerning new anti-ICE policies, including a controversial mask ban for federal agents. Acting AG Todd Blanche argues these laws jeopardize federal officers. Concurrently, a major anti-terrorism tool, FISA, faces expiration tonight due to congressional inaction, raising national security concerns. Shannon Bream and Jim Jordan analyze the political stalemate and potential consequences. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing against federal officers a law that restricted law enforcement officers’ use of masks, concealed identification and unmarked vehicles. District Judge Chad Kenney, issued a preliminary injunction blocking Philadelphia from enforcing the mask ban and other restrictions against federal officers before they are set to take effect on Tuesday. The judge ruled that the city cannot determine how federal officers conduct operations, siding with the Justice Department, which sued last month and argued the measure was a "blatantly unconstitutional" attempt to regulate federal agents. "When the Philadelphia City Council voted to pass Bill No. 260060 … it attempted to sidestep the Constitution’s clear mandate and disregarded this fundamental principle of law that has informed American jurisprudence for over 200 years," Kenney wrote, citing the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, which establishes that federal law preempts state and local law in cases of conflict. DOJ ESCALATES BLUE-STATE ICE STANDOFF AFTER STATES REFUSE KEY FEDERAL REQUEST A federal judge temporarily blocked a Philadelphia law that prohibited federal officers from wearing masks on duty. (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via ) "Endorsing the City of Philadelphia's position would mean ... municipalities could decide whether to pass their own laws regulating how, when, where, and whether federal law enforcement officers can conceal their identities," he added. Philadelphia's mask ban against federal officers was approved earlier this year as part of a larger legislative package passed a national debate over masked immigration agents carrying out raids targeting migrants in communities across the country, with some of these agents documented shooting people, including two U. S. citizens in Minneapolis in January. The measure applied to local, state and federal law enforcement officers, but Thursday’s injunction blocked Philadelphia from enforcing it against federal officers. The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
'American Kitchen' serves up the ultimate backyard barbecue menu with steak, ribs, seafood and more
close Video Chefs David Burke and Robert Irvine create America 250 BBQ spread Chefs David Burke and Robert Irvine join 'Fox & Friends' to showcase healthy and delicious recipes and promote their Fox Nation special, 'American Kitchen: An American 250 BBQ,' available Friday on Fox Nation. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, backyard barbecues and home-cooked meals remain at the heart of many Independence Day traditions. A new Fox Nation special, "American Kitchen: An America 250 BBQ," celebrates those flavors with patriotic recipes, grilling inspiration and dishes that reflect the country's diverse culinary traditions. Premiering July 3, the special features decorated U. Army veteran and celebrity chef Andre Rush alongside chef David Burke, with appearances , as they showcase classic American cooking and Fourth of July favorites. GEORGE WASHINGTON'S 1757 BEER RECIPE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE AHEAD OF AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY Below are nine recipes featured in the special, offering everything from classic barbecue favorites to regional dishes inspired . 1. Prepare the Cedar Plank & Banana Leaf Submerge the cedar plank in water for at least 1–2 hours, or overnight if possible. This prevents the wood from burning too quickly over the fire. Run the banana leaf under warm water or briefly pass it over a flame for several seconds until pliable. Trim to fit the plank. 2. Build the Fire Use chunk oak firewood to build a live fire. Allow the wood to burn down until you have a steady bed of glowing coals with low, controlled flames. The goal is gentle smoke and indirect heat rather than aggressive flames. 3. Make the Marinade In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, shallots, olive oil, parsley, dill, capers, basil, lemon zest and juice. Blend until rustic but spoonable. Season with salt and black pepper. Spread the mixture generously over the salmon fillet. Let marinate at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. 4. Assemble the Plank Lay the banana leaf over the soaked cedar plank. Place the salmon skin-side down on top of the leaf. Secure the salmon, banana leaf and plank together using stainless steel nails or skewers. The banana leaf protects the fish while allowing the cedar and oak smoke to gently perfume the salmon. 5. Cook the Salmon Place the planked salmon near — not directly over — the oak coals. Cook slowly for 35–45 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches approximately 140°F. Keep the spray bottle nearby to control any flare-ups from the cedar plank. 6.
Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Capital in Deadly Attacks
At least 21 people were killed in Kyiv, the local authorities said. Ukraine’s president had warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive strike” as his country’s forces have hit deeper into Russian territory.
'If Ukraine falls, this will be the end of the European Union and the end of Europe's future'
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View All 10Wie viel Höcke steckt im AfD-Bundesparteitag?
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Am Wochenende wird es draußen gegen den AfD-Bundesparteitag in Erfurt massive Proteste geben. Drinnen treten Alice Weidel und Tino Chrupalla ohne Gegenkandidaten wieder als Doppelspitze an, und auch der Bundesvorstand wird neu gewählt. Obwohl Rechtsaußen Björn Höcke selbst nicht kandidiert, spielt er eine wichtige Rolle. Einer seiner engsten Vertrauten soll in den Vorstand gewählt werden, und mit einem Antrag zur Unvereinbarkeitsliste bereitet der Vorsitzende der thüringischen AfD zusammen mit anderen der Spitze bereits Sorgen. Mit Pauline von Pezold von „Inside AfD“ analysiert Rixa Fürsen, wie sehr Höcke den Parteitag prägen will und wo er scheitern könnte. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview bezieht Bundestagsvizepräsident Bodo Ramelow von der Linkspartei klar Stellung. Er betont, dass demokratischer Protest friedlich sein müsse, und lehnt eine gewaltsame Sabotage des Parteitags kategorisch ab. In der kommenden Woche steht die letzte Sitzungswoche vor der achtwöchigen Sommerpause an. Mit Rasmus Buchsteiner blicken wir auf den immensen Zeitdruck der Koalition, die jüngsten Reformbeschlüsse zu Steuern, Arbeit und Rente noch rasch und geräuschlos in Gesetzentwürfe zu gießen. Den Podcast „Cashburners – Die Lilium-Story“ gibt es hier zu hören. Das Berlin Playbook als Podcast gibt es jeden Morgen ab 5 Uhr. Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team liefern Politik zum Hören – kompakt, international, hintergründig. Für alle Hauptstadt-Profis: Der Berlin Playbook- bietet jeden Morgen die wichtigsten Themen und Einordnungen. Jetzt kostenlos abonnieren. Mehr von Rixa Fürsen gibt es auch hier: Instagram: @rixafu | X: @rixa_fursen. POLITICO Deutschland – ein Angebot der Axel Springer Deutschland GmbH Axel-Springer-Straße 65, 10888 Berlin Tel: +49 (30) 2591 0 [email protected] Sitz: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg, HRB 196159 B USt-IdNr: DE 214 852 390 Geschäftsführer: Carolin Hulshoff Pol, Mathias Sanchez Luna **(Anzeige) Eine Nachricht von Ørsted: Ørsted steht für Offshore-Windenergie – und das ist Energie für mehr: mehr Unabhängigkeit, mehr Sicherheit, mehr Stabilität für unser Energiesystem. Mehr erfahren: https://orsted. de/energie-fuer-mehr**
Can NATO allies avoid a clash with Trump in Ankara?
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Cast Box Pocket Casts Despite all the backslapping and glad-handing, transatlantic tensions are never far from the surface at the annual gathering of NATO leaders. It’s unlikely to be any different when they gather in Ankara next week. Sharp differences over burden-sharing and defense spending, and U. S. complaints about its allies’ lack of involvement in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, are likely to come to the fore. EU leaders hope the summit will help steady transatlantic relations, but will President Trump be in listening mode when he arrives in Turkey? On this week’s Brussels Playbook Week Ender podcast, Peter Snowdon talks to Estonia’s Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, who is rapidly increasing his country’s defense budget and capabilities, while Anne McElvoy catches up with POLITICO’s NATO reporter Victor Jack, who has been finding out what’s happening behind the scenes at NATO headquarters. Send us a voice note or message us on WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29. **A message from Salesforce: This podcast is brought to you by Salesforce, the world's number one AI CRM. Salesforce's agentic AI helps businesses, governments, and institutions across Europe connect with customers and citizens in new innovative ways, building Agentic Enterprises where humans and trusted AI agents drive success together.**
Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'
The culture department has become the second government department to leave the platform Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced she and her department are leaving Elon Musk's X platform. Explaining her decision in what seemingly will be her last post on X, external, Nandy said the platform "isn't healthy for our democracy or our communities and I don't want to support it". "A platform originally designed for free speech and expression now favours abuse and misinformation over meaningful debate," she wrote. Responding on X,, external Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said "DCMS [the Department for Culture, Media and Sport] is supposed to counter and deal with misinformation, not run away because it's all too much." The culture department becomes the second government department to stop using X after the attorney general's office, while several MPs also left the platform earlier this year over reports its AI tool was being used to create sexualised images. Nandy said she would continue to use Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. There were violent protests in Southampton following the release of bodycam footage showing police handcuffing 18-year-old Nowak as he lay dying. His killer Vickrum Digwa had claimed he had been the victim of a racist attack. The footage of Nowak's final moments has prompted a wave of political reaction in the UK, as well as X owner Musk criticising the police treatment of the teenager. Several MPs, including Liberal Democrat Layla Moran and Vikki Slade, and Labour's Darren Paffey, left the platform after reports the Grok AI tool was being used to create sexualised images, including of children. X has previously said: "Anyone using or prompting Grok to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content."
I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham
Andy Burnham has said he would take his responsibilities to fund the defence investment plan "extremely seriously" if he becomes prime minister. The plan, published on Tuesday, provided a £15bn spending boost to defence but is projected to leave the next prime minister with a £4.7bn funding gap to fill. Burnham told LBC he had not seen all of the details of the plan prior to its publication but insisted there would be "no compromise on the security of the nation". The Makerfield MP also rejected attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on public finances. He has faced criticism in the past for arguing, external that the UK had "got to get beyond this thing of being in hock to the bond markets". In his first media interview since announcing his bid to become PM, Burnham said the finances in Greater Manchester had been "rock solid" when he was mayor - and pointed to his previous experience working in the Treasury. Labour's 2024 election manifesto included a pledge not to increase taxes on "working people", including National Insurance, income tax and VAT. Asked if he would stand , he said: "I stick . "So, let me be absolutely clear about that, but there is some room within that manifesto for movement on tax." He pointed to the possibility of increasing business rates on warehouses and major developments in order to cut the tax for pubs and some high street businesses. On welfare, Burnham said he would not make "crude cuts to benefit levels that just put people who are struggling in even worse poverty". He said he would try to reduce the benefits bill 16 year olds. He also said he wanted to see mental health support provided for those in work. Burnham remains the only candidate in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer and is expected to take over as prime minister on 20 July. One of the biggest items in his in-tray will be the question of how to fund the UK's rising defence spending. On Wednesday, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir of "leaving this mess to his successor" and asked if Burnham had agreed to fund the shortfall. Asked , Burnham said: "I wasn't in all of the discussions, but to be fair, the government had had an internal process ongoing. "I regard it as something that the country has to face up to very seriously. "We're in a changing world.
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View All 10Is the EU competitiveness push stuck in the European parliament?
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Venezuela quake toll climbs to 2,595 as damage estimates mount after strongest tremor in a century
Livestream Menu Rescue efforts continued as Venezuela's earthquake death toll climbed to 2,595. The UN estimated direct physical damage at $6.7 billion, equivalent to about 6% of gross domestic product. S. has mounted one of its largest disaster responses in years, deploying more than 900 personnel inside the country. People walk past a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 25, 2026. Powerful twin earthquakes have killed 32 people and injured more than 700, the nation's interim president said on June 25, after the massive shocks collapsed entire buildings and sent people running in panic. Manaure Quintero | Afp | The death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela rose to 2,595, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Friday, an increase of 300 from the previous day, as rescue operations continued for more than a week after the country's strongest tremors in over a century. The government has not concluded its search and rescue efforts, Rodríguez said in her first press conference since taking power in January after the U. S. military operation that captured the country's president Nicolás Maduro. More than 12,000 people have been injured, Rodríguez said, without specifying how many remain missing. According to an unofficial and widely circulated online list, some 38,500 people were still unaccounted for, down from nearly 60,000 in the days immediately after the quakes. A magnitude 7.2 quake was followed seconds later by a 7.5 mainshock last Wednesday, the strongest tremors to hit Venezuela since 1900. The quakes flattened buildings across Caracas and La Guaira — the coastal state that was hardest hit — and severely damaged Simón Bolívar International Airport, the main gateway to the capital. Nearly all the officials from La Guaira were killed in the disaster, Rodríguez said. Authorities say nearly 800 buildings collapsed, including 189 that were completely destroyed. A preliminary satellite analysis released , updated on Monday, estimated that about 58,870 buildings were likely damaged or destroyed. The United Nations Development Programme projected direct physical damage at $6.7 billion, equivalent to about 6% of gross domestic product, while risk modeler Verisk estimated total economic losses of more than $10 billion. The government said the quakes caused only minor delays at oil terminals, with exports appearing largely steady in the aftermath of the disaster. Authorities were also inspecting state-run PDVSA's Catia La Mar fuel terminal, located in one of the hardest-hit areas, for damage. S. has mounted one of its largest disaster responses in years, deploying four search-and-rescue teams with more than 900 personnel in Venezuela and another roughly 800 in Caribbean hubs Puerto Rico and Curaçao, according to Reuters.
Technology
View All 10Politician who investigated spyware abuses had his phone hacked with Pegasus spyware
Security researchers have confirmed that a European politician had his phone hacked with the Pegasus spyware while serving on an investigatory committee probing abuses of the notorious surveillance tool. This has reigniting fresh controversy over governments abusing spyware to collect information about their critics. The researchers at the University of Toronto’s digital rights unit The Citizen Lab say the confirmed phone hacking of Greek journalist and former politician Stelios Kouloglou during 2022 and 2023 marks the first time that a member of the European Parliament’s PEGA committee, tasked with investigating phone spyware attacks , has been publicly identified as a victim of spyware. Kouloglou told TechCrunch in a phone call that the deliberate compromise of his phone was “reckless.” One serving European lawmaker described the hacking of Kouloglou’s phone as a “direct attack on the rule of law,” and called on the European Commission to take concrete action 27 member-state bloc. While spyware attacks on lawmakers are rare, the timing and targeting of a committee investigator ’s inner workings ahead of a widely anticipated report detailing its findings. The hacks open fresh questions about how governments use spyware ostensibly needed for identifying serious crime, but then caught spying on the communications of journalists, lawmakers, and critics. Citizen Lab’s researchers did not attribute the phone hacking to a specific country, but said that the government customer used the same Pegasus-loaded email address that was used in a previous campaign that hacked into the phones of journalists across Europe. The customer’s identity is not known, but the reuse of the same attacking email address implies that the customer had NSO Group’s authorization to use its Pegasus spyware to snoop on phones across multiple countries in Europe. A spokesperson for the European Commission did not respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment. NSO Group also did not respond to a request for comment about the Citizen Lab report prior to publication. In its report out Friday, Citizen Lab said Kouloglou was hacked in October 2022 and at least twice during March 2023 using an exploit that compromised a security vulnerability in Apple’s iPhone software. This vulnerability had been patched but the fix was not yet installed on Kouloglou’s phone. The exploit was a “zero-click” bug, meaning the spyware broke in and stole his data without needing any interaction on his part. The bug abused a previously discovered flaw in Apple’s smart home software used in iPhones.
EU Politicians Investigated Pegasus Spyware. Then It Ended Up on One of Their Phones
CommentSave StorySave this story CommentSave StorySave this story “Me being a member of the Pegasus Committee investigating Pegasus and at the same time being hacked by Pegasus,” he says, “it was something really too reckless.” First discovered 2016, Pegasus exploits an evolving set of mobile operating system vulnerabilities to infect both iOS and Android devices with malware that can tap microphones and cameras and grab a target’s messages, contact data, web browsing details, photos, or other personal information . The revelation that Kouloglou’s device was targeted—not once, but multiple times—, created , was published on Friday ’s Citizen Lab. The report, which could send shock waves through political circles in Europe, says it is the first time that a member of the PEGA Committee has been identified as having been a victim of the Pegasus spyware while they were working within the group. The researchers say they do not have conclusive evidence of what government or entity was behind the attacks on Kouloglou’s device, but they note that whoever perpetrated the attacks would have potentially gotten access to internal information about the committee’s activities and findings, potentially violating EU parliamentary confidentiality requirements and people’s privacy. John Scott-Railton, a Citizen Lab senior researcher, emphasizes that while the targeting occurred a few years ago, the irony of the episode underscores how endemic—and brazen—spyware targeting has become in the EU and beyond. “It’s open spyware season on Europe’s lawmakers,” he says. “The European Parliament, national parliaments, nobody is prepared.” NSO, the developer of Pegasus, did not return WIRED’s requests for comment on the findings. NSO was founded in Israel and is still headquartered there, but United States–based investors acquired a majority stake in the company in 2025. The European investigation into the use of Pegasus and other spyware in 2022 was prompted in large part , consisting of research and reporting from more than a dozen media outlets and nongovernment organizations on a huge leak from the NSO Group. The data showed the scale and broad scope of Pegasus use around the world, with at least 180 journalists among those reportedly targeted . NSO Group disputed the findings. Around the same time, Greece was also rocked by a separate spyware scandal, known locally as “Greece’s Watergate,” where dozens of prominent journalists and government and military officials were targeted with the Predator spyware created by Intellexa. Researchers noted at the time that the Pegasus Project showed the need for public-private collaboration and concerted policy efforts to comprehensively address misuse of spyware.
SwitchBot Debuts Advanced Camera With AI Event Alerts, Wildlife Recognition
Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement SwitchBot's latest 3K camera includes some familiar AI features and a couple of standout customizations I've never seen before. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees in Business Management, Literature and Technical Writing, Tyler takes every opportunity to play with the latest AI technology, push smart devices to their limits and occasionally throw cameras off his roof, all to find the best devices to trust in your life. He always checks with the renters (and pets) in his life to smart products can work for everyone, in every living situation. Living in beautiful Bend, Oregon gives Tyler plenty of opportunities to test the latest tech in every kind of weather and temperature. But when not at work, he can be found hiking the trails, trying out a new food recipe for his loved ones, keeping up on his favorite reading, or gaming with good friends. Expertise Smart home | Smart security | Home tech | Energy savings | A/V See full bio Tyler Lacoma July 2, 2026 p. m. PT 2 min read SwitchBot's new cam supports wired or wireless installation and offers optional AI descriptions. SwitchBot On Wednesday, SwitchBot released its latest outdoor security camera. The smart home company bumped the resolution to 3K and now offers AI video descriptions, a feature that most security companies have added in the past year. SwitchBot's new outdoor pan/tilt camera, starting at $80, includes motion tracking and object recognition and offers you the choice between wired and wireless connections. It can also hold up to 512GB of local video clips or offer cloud storage as an option in its subscription plans. The real standout is the AI recognition technology, which allows the camera to describe the events it captures. "A man in a UPS uniform walks on a porch with a package," for example. The camera can also provide daily summaries of everything it's seen, saving you even more time. I've seen these features move into cameras from major brands including Ring, Nest, Blink and Arlo over the past year. They usually come with a hefty subscription fee around $20, but SwitchBot's is lower than usual, starting at $5 per month.
Darren Aronofsky's '1776' AI Video Series Is Unhinged, and I Can't Look Away
Commentary: With July 4 upon us and generative AI infiltrating the world of creatives, what are we to make of the increasingly bonkers On This Day...1776? Jon Skillings Editorial director Jon Skillings is an editorial director at CNET, where he's worked since 2000. A born browser of dictionaries, he honed his language skills as a US Army linguist (Polish and German) before diving into editing for tech publications -- including at PC Week and the IDG News Service -- back when the web was just getting under way, and even a little before. For CNET, he's written on topics from GPS, AI and 5G to James Bond, aircraft, astronauts, brass instruments and music streaming services. Expertise AI, tech, language, grammar, writing, editing Credentials 30 years experience at tech and consumer publications, print and online. Five years in the US Army as a translator (German and Polish). See full bio Jon Skillings July 2, 2026 p. m. PT 8 min read In the On This Day...1776 episode featuring Betsy Ross creating the American flag, we get a moment of Jimi Hendrix playing the Star-Spangled Banner. Primordial Soup via YouTube/Screenshot by CNET I've been low-key obsessed with Darren Aronofsky's AI-drenched video project On This Day…1776 since it landed out of the blue on YouTube in late January. As a narrative, the ongoing series of short videos tracks select events throughout the United States' birth year, when the outcome of the looming revolution was truly precarious. As a Hollywood-adjacent initiative, it's also meant to be a proving ground for what creative professionals might be able to accomplish with generative AI tools that are evolving . Through the first half of 2026, and especially as we've closed in on the country's 250th anniversary on July 4, what has emerged has been an increasingly surreal blend of technical ambition, snapshot patriotism and a penchant for the grotesque. It's that TV show that you're sure is the worst thing ever, but you can't stop hate-watching because you want to weird twist comes next. And some of it is truly bonkers. Produced by Aronofsky's AI-centric Primordial Soup studio and promoted , On This Day…1776 drew a burst of media attention -- and backlash -- with the simultaneous debut of its first two episodes. People hated it simply because it was heavily AI-generated. The flaws in the execution were all too apparent. It was a betrayal of the humanity of Aronofsky's own films. As much as I tried to be open-minded, I couldn't help but sum it up as "a hellish broth of machine-driven AI slop and bad human choices." For a while, it seemed like the criticism had been too much to bear and the project had been shelved.
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View All 10Evocative photos of Canadian Arctic win New Scientist Editors Award
A hunter in Tuktoyaktuk in Canada’s Northwest Territories uses decoy geese to lure birds Natalya Saprunova The realities of a changing global climate collide with years of tradition in Natalya Saprunova’s icy blue photograph, above, part of a series that won the New Scientist Editors Award in the Earth Photo 2026 competition. The image shows a hunter from an Inuit community in Tuktoyaktuk on Canada’s Arctic coast holding a goose decoy meant to lure migrating birds. In the background, a pale sky touches banks of melting ice and murky water already studded with several faux birds. Indigenous peoples in the region used to make these decoys from reeds, but it isn’t just the materials they work with that have now changed – rising temperatures have affected the actual birds, shifting their migratory patterns and making them harder to hunt. Saprunova documents this and other related changes in her winning series, focusing especially on the melting permafrost. Below, an Inuit resident of Victoria Island handles fish, another essential resource for the local community, and another animal whose behaviour has changed with the changing climate. Because permafrost thawing accelerates coastal erosion, it also introduces harmful compounds like mercury into the habitats of commonly eaten fish, endangering food supplies. In Ulukhaktok, on Victoria Island, a resident deals with fish – a vital food source for the community Natalya Saprunova Taking a wider view in the image below, Saprunova captures the texture of changes to the Arctic landscape itself, a web of sunken polygons filled with water and occasionally studded with conical, ice-cored hills. As permafrost melts, the land becomes uneven and makes it harder for animals like caribou to traverse their home. “The thaw is not just melting ice, it is reshaping the map upon which animals and people have always relied,” writes Saprunova in her submission for the prize. Near Tuktoyaktuk, the permafrost thaw is transforming the landscape Natalya Saprunova The situation is even more dire when she photographs the hamlet of Sachs Harbour where whole cliffs of permafrost are disappearing. A rugged, uneven cliff laced with cracks is shown dangerously close to homes, below. The contrast between these neat residences and the eroding land conveys the urgency of climate catastrophe in the Arctic. Canada has the longest inhabited Arctic coastline in the world and some of its inhabitants stand the grim chance of becoming the country’s first climate refugees.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 24 Starlink satellites from California (video)
A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the two dozen new relay spacecraft (Group 17-46) lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base at p. m. EDT (0258 GMT on July 2 or p. m. About an hour later, SpaceX confirmed the satellites were successfully deployed in low Earth orbit. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. ()Previous Booster B1100 launches NROL-105 | 5 Starlink missions The Falcon 9's first stage (Booster 1100) completed its seventh flight to space and back, landing on the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You" positioned in the Pacific Ocean. SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation now totals more than 10,700 active satellites, according to tracker Jonathan McDowell. The service supports connectively around the globe, as well as in-flight and direct-to-cell services. Wednesday's launch was SpaceX's 79th Falcon 9 liftoff of the year. collectSPACE. com Editor, Space. com Contributor Robert Pearlman is a space historian, journalist and the founder and editor of collectSPACE. com, a daily news publication and community devoted to space history with a particular focus on how and where space exploration intersects with pop culture. Pearlman is also a contributing writer for Space. com and co-author of "Space Stations: The Art, Science, and Reality of Working in Space” published 2018. In 2009, he was inducted into the U. Space Camp Hall of Fame in Huntsville, Alabama. In 2023, the National Space Club Florida Committee recognized Pearlman with the Kolcum News and Communications Award for excellence in telling the space story along the Space Coast and throughout the world.
SpaceX fires up all 6 of Starship's engines ahead of 13th test flight (video)
Click for next article SpaceX conducts a static fire test with Ship 40, the upper-stage spacecraft slated to fly Starship's 13th test flight. The upper stage for SpaceX's giant Starship rocket, referred to simply as "Ship" — Ship 40, in this case — underwent a static-fire test of all six of its Raptor engines at the company's Massey site in Starbase, Texas. Ship 40 is in line for the 13th test flight of a fully stacked Starship, which is expected within the next month or so. SpaceX posted a video of the engine test to its X account on Thursday (July 2), showing several angles of the ignition sequence and all six engines (Ship is equipped with three sea-level and three vacuum-optimized Raptors) firing to simulate flight-like conditions on the vehicle. Starship 60-second static fire ahead of the thirteenth flight test pic. twitter. com/HKZkaXo7WNJuly 2, 2026 Ship 40 conducted its first-ever static fire last week, lighting a single Raptor for about 15 seconds. This more recent test involved all six Raptors and lasted a full minute, according to SpaceX. Ship 40 will take part in the second "Version 3" (V3) Starship launch; SpaceX debuted the updated rocket prototype during a test flight on May 22. That mission went smoothly, for the most part, but it wasn't a complete success; the rocket's Super Heavy booster failed to maneuver its way to a soft ocean splashdown as planned. So the upcoming Flight 13 will likely mirror much of the flight path and mission objectives as Flight 12, including relighting one of Ship's Raptor engines in space. Starship is SpaceX's super-heavy lift rocket, designed for seamless landing and reuse. The more capable V3 stands 408 feet (124.4 meters) tall — about 5 feet (1.5 m) taller than V2 — and is the biggest, most powerful rocket ever to fly. Once development is complete and the vehicle is fully operational, SpaceX has big plans for the rocket, including the expansion of its Starlink satellite-internet network in low Earth orbit and landing NASA astronauts on the moon as a part of the Artemis program. The spacecraft will also be capable of delivering heavier payloads to orbit than any other rocket in history. The success of this most recent engine test puts SpaceX one step closer to Starship Flight 13. Next steps ahead of that launch will include rolling the mission's Super Heavy booster to the pad at Starbase for engine tests of its own. Super Heavy sports 33 Raptor engines at its business end, which produce nearly 20 million pounds of thrust at liftoff.
June heatwave may have killed around 20,000 people in Europe
These numbers are much higher than the direct counts announced so far, but this isn’t surprising because it takes time for data on deaths to be collected and analysed. “This figure is a modelled estimate rather than a final count, and it will be some months before the true toll is confirmed, in part because heat rarely appears on a death certificate,” says Raquel Nunes at the University of Warwick in the UK. For instance, on 28 June, the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said more than 1300 excess deaths had been reported so far. This number is largely based on a statement from Public Health France reporting around 1000 more deaths in the country than expected from 24 to 26 June. However, that statement made it clear that this number is based on a computerised death certificate system that is far from complete. It records 80 per cent of hospital deaths, 45 per cent of deaths in long-term care facilities and 25 per cent of deaths at home. “Mortality will consequently be higher than these initial figures suggest,” the statement said. Even so, other experts think Callahan may have overestimated the numbers. “Twenty-thousand for a single week seems very large,” says Dann Mitchell at the University of Bristol in the UK. “We’d have to look into details of the modelling to be more sure.” While Callahan’s method is sound, the main issue is that he used data from 2015 to 2019 to calculate the relationship between heat and deaths, says Marcin Walkowiak at Poznań University of Medical Sciences in Poland. People may now be less vulnerable due to ongoing adaptations, such as increased access to air conditioning, his team’s work suggests. Walkowiak’s back-of-the-envelope calculation is that if this is taken into account, the actual number of deaths would be around 15,000. Callahan is sticking to his guns. “We don’t have very strong evidence that the relationship between temperature and mortality dramatically changed over time,” he says. “So it’s not obvious it’s different now than it was 10 years ago.” “In general, we find that our sort of broader statistical estimates give higher numbers than direct reporting on the ground, because that direct reporting can often miss people who die from heat where it’s not obvious that heat was the cause,” he says. Extreme heat is now making cities unlivable. How can we survive it? On the flip side, Walkowiak says that Callahan hasn’t taken into account the fact that heatwaves of the same temperature are more deadly in early summer than in late summer. “In late summer, part of the especially vulnerable population is already long gone,” he says.
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View All 10Could a heatwave hit Taylor Swift's wedding?
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Some areas may reach record temperatures over the long weekend.
Q&A: Where do the UN secretary general candidates stand on climate change?
Candidates are being nominated to take over as the UN secretary general, when António Guterres steps down after nearly a decade in the role at the end of 2026. Since becoming the ninth secretary general on , Guterres has been a strong advocate for climate action, saying in January 2026: “We have been outspoken on the urgent need for climate action, demanding ambition and working to rally governments, businesses and civil society.” According to the UN, his predecessor, Ban Ki-moon, also “fought tirelessly to ensure that climate change stays at the top of the leaders’ agendas”. Following a call for nominations going out in November last year, member states are currently nominating candidates to be the next secretary general. To date, six candidates have been nominated , with more expected in the coming months. Below, Carbon Brief looks at the candidates’ views on climate change. The UN charter describes the secretary general as the organisation’s “chief administrative officer”. According to the UN, they are a “symbol of UN ideals and a spokesperson for the interests of the world’s peoples, in particular the poor and vulnerable among them”. It adds that the role is “[e]qual parts diplomat and advocate, civil servant and CEO”. Over the past two decades, UN secretaries general have used their platform to advance action on climate change. In the run-up to the UN general assembly in September 2026, nations are putting forward candidates for the secretary general position.
Voyage to the end of the world: floating lab to explore life in Arctic adrift in ice
An eight-month expedition will set off soon from Norway on a mission to find new species before the climate crisis and pollution changes the northern ocean for everSix scientists and six crew will travel next month to Kirkenes, a remote Arctic town in Norway near the Russian border, to begin an odyssey to one of the most inhospitable, inaccessible and least-studied regions on Earth. There, they will climb onboard a futuristic, floating laboratory – the French-built Tara polar station.They will enter a harsh and isolating environment: months of complete darkness and temperatures as low as -50C (-58F). Arriving in Norway on 14 August, they will await good conditions and an icebreaker to open a route for them before setting off on an eight-month voyage, overwintering through long, intense polar nights onboard a 26-metre-long, 16-metre-wide vessel built to be frozen into the pack ice, which will drift slowly over the north pole to Greenland. Continue reading...
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View All 6Today: Light Cloud, Minimum Temperature: 15°C (60°F) Maximum Temperature: 21°C (70°F)
Search for a location Search Manchester - Weather warnings issued 14-day forecast Weather warnings issued Forecast - Manchester Day Today , Light cloud and light winds Light Cloud Light Cloud , High21° 70° Low15° 60° , Wind speed6 mph10 km/h W6 mph10 km/hwesterly Light cloud and light winds Saturday 4th JulySat 4th , Light rain showers and a moderate breeze Light Rain Showers Light Rain Showers , High21° 71° Low15° 60° , Wind speed13 mph20 km/h W13 mph20 km/hwesterly Light rain showers and a moderate breeze Sunday 5th JulySun 5th , Light cloud and a gentle breeze Light Cloud Light Cloud , High22° 71° Low15° 60° , Wind speed10 mph16 km/h W10 mph16 km/hwesterly Light cloud and a gentle breeze Monday 6th JulyMon 6th , Light cloud and a gentle breeze Light Cloud Light Cloud , High22° 72° Low16° 60° , Wind speed11 mph18 km/h W11 mph18 km/hwesterly Light cloud and a gentle breeze Tuesday 7th JulyTue 7th , Light cloud and a gentle breeze Light Cloud Light Cloud , High22° 72° Low15° 58° , Wind speed10 mph16 km/h W10 mph16 km/hwesterly Light cloud and a gentle breeze Wednesday 8th JulyWed 8th , Sunny and light winds Sunny Sunny , High26° 79° Low15° 60° , Wind speed7 mph11 km/h NW7 mph11 km/hnorth-westerly Sunny and light winds Thursday 9th JulyThu 9th , Sunny intervals and light winds Sunny Intervals Sunny Intervals , High29° 84° Low17° 62° , Wind speed5 mph9 km/h NW5 mph9 km/hnorth-westerly Sunny intervals and light winds Friday 10th JulyFri 10th , Sunny and a gentle breeze Sunny Sunny , High28° 82° Low15° 60° , Wind speed8 mph13 km/h E8 mph13 km/heasterly Sunny and a gentle breeze Saturday 11th JulySat 11th , Drizzle and light winds Drizzle Drizzle , High28° 82° Low16° 61° , Wind speed7 mph12 km/h E7 mph12 km/heasterly Drizzle and light winds Sunday 12th JulySun 12th , Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze Sunny Intervals Sunny Intervals , High27° 81° Low15° 59° , Wind speed8 mph13 km/h NE8 mph13 km/hnorth-easterly Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze Monday 13th JulyMon 13th , Sunny and light winds Sunny Sunny , High27° 80° Low15° 59° , Wind speed7 mph12 km/h NW7 mph12 km/hnorth-westerly Sunny and light winds Tuesday 14th JulyTue 14th , Sunny and light winds Sunny Sunny , High27° 80° Low15° 59° , Wind speed7 mph12 km/h SE7 mph12 km/hsouth-easterly Sunny and light winds Wednesday 15th JulyWed 15th , Drizzle and light winds Drizzle Drizzle , High27° 80° Low16° 61° , Wind speed7 mph12 km/h W7 mph12 km/hwesterly Drizzle and light winds Thursday 16th JulyThu 16th , Drizzle and a gentle breeze Drizzle Drizzle , High27° 80°
Saturday: Light Rain Showers, Minimum Temperature: 15°C (60°F) Maximum Temperature: 21°C (71°F)
Search for a location Search Manchester - Weather warnings issued 14-day forecast Weather warnings issued Forecast - Manchester Day Today , Light cloud and light winds Light Cloud Light Cloud , High21° 70° Low15° 60° , Wind speed6 mph10 km/h W6 mph10 km/hwesterly Light cloud and light winds Saturday 4th JulySat 4th , Light rain showers and a moderate breeze Light Rain Showers Light Rain Showers , High21° 71° Low15° 60° , Wind speed13 mph20 km/h W13 mph20 km/hwesterly Light rain showers and a moderate breeze Sunday 5th JulySun 5th , Light cloud and a gentle breeze Light Cloud Light Cloud , High22° 71° Low15° 60° , Wind speed10 mph16 km/h W10 mph16 km/hwesterly Light cloud and a gentle breeze Monday 6th JulyMon 6th , Light cloud and a gentle breeze Light Cloud Light Cloud , High22° 72° Low16° 60° , Wind speed11 mph18 km/h W11 mph18 km/hwesterly Light cloud and a gentle breeze Tuesday 7th JulyTue 7th , Light cloud and a gentle breeze Light Cloud Light Cloud , High22° 72° Low15° 58° , Wind speed10 mph16 km/h W10 mph16 km/hwesterly Light cloud and a gentle breeze Wednesday 8th JulyWed 8th , Sunny and light winds Sunny Sunny , High26° 79° Low15° 60° , Wind speed7 mph11 km/h NW7 mph11 km/hnorth-westerly Sunny and light winds Thursday 9th JulyThu 9th , Sunny intervals and light winds Sunny Intervals Sunny Intervals , High29° 84° Low17° 62° , Wind speed5 mph9 km/h NW5 mph9 km/hnorth-westerly Sunny intervals and light winds Friday 10th JulyFri 10th , Sunny and a gentle breeze Sunny Sunny , High28° 82° Low15° 60° , Wind speed8 mph13 km/h E8 mph13 km/heasterly Sunny and a gentle breeze Saturday 11th JulySat 11th , Drizzle and light winds Drizzle Drizzle , High28° 82° Low16° 61° , Wind speed7 mph12 km/h E7 mph12 km/heasterly Drizzle and light winds Sunday 12th JulySun 12th , Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze Sunny Intervals Sunny Intervals , High27° 81° Low15° 59° , Wind speed8 mph13 km/h NE8 mph13 km/hnorth-easterly Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze Monday 13th JulyMon 13th , Sunny and light winds Sunny Sunny , High27° 80° Low15° 59° , Wind speed7 mph12 km/h NW7 mph12 km/hnorth-westerly Sunny and light winds Tuesday 14th JulyTue 14th , Sunny and light winds Sunny Sunny , High27° 80° Low15° 59° , Wind speed7 mph12 km/h SE7 mph12 km/hsouth-easterly Sunny and light winds Wednesday 15th JulyWed 15th , Drizzle and light winds Drizzle Drizzle , High27° 80° Low16° 61° , Wind speed7 mph12 km/h W7 mph12 km/hwesterly Drizzle and light winds Thursday 16th JulyThu 16th , Drizzle and a gentle breeze Drizzle Drizzle , High27° 80°
Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan
Epicenter of M6.1 earthquake in Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan on July 3, 2026. Credit: TW/SAM, Google The epicenter was located 137 km (85 miles) SSW of Hirara (population 34 354), 138 km (86 miles) SSW of Miyakojima (population 54 908), 188 km (117 miles) E of Itoman (population 57 184), 191 km (118 miles) E of Tomigusuku (population 55 715), and 191 km (118 miles) E of Naha (population 317 405), Okinawa, Japan. 572 000 people are estimated to have felt light shaking, and 553 000 people felt weak. The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are heavy wood frame and reinforced/confined masonry construction. Estimated population exposure to earthquake shaking Selected cities exposed Regional seismicity References: 1 M6.1 earthquake Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan – USGS – July 3, 2026 2 M6.1 earthquake Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan – EMSC – July 3, 2026 Rishav Kothari I am an Assistant Editor and Severe Weather & Science Journalist at The Watchers, specializing in real-time severe weather coverage, geophysical event reporting, and research-driven scientific analysis. You can reach me at rishav(at)watchers(.)news.
Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Halmahera, Indonesia
Epicenter of M6.2 earthquake in Halmahera, Indonesia on July 3, 2026. Credit: TW/SAM, Google The epicenter was located 59 km (37 miles) W of Tobelo (population 34 150), 115 km (72 miles) N of Ternate (population 205 001), 121 km (75 miles) N of Sofifi (population 36 197), 153 km (95 miles) NW of Maba (population 12 560), and 266 km (166 miles) E of Bitung (population 225 134), Indonesia. 597 000 people are estimated to have felt light shaking, and 350 000 weak. The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick structures with concrete floors and precast concrete frames with wall construction. Epicenter of M6.2 earthquake in Halmahera, Indonesia, on July 3, 2026. Credit: TW/SAM, Google Estimated population exposure to earthquake shaking Selected cities exposed Regional seismicity References: 1 M6.2 earthquake Halmahera, Indonesia – USGS – July 3, 2026 2 M6.2 earthquake Halmahera, Indonesia – EMSC – July 3, 2026 Rishav Kothari I am an Assistant Editor and Severe Weather & Science Journalist at The Watchers, specializing in real-time severe weather coverage, geophysical event reporting, and research-driven scientific analysis. You can reach me at rishav(at)watchers(.)news.
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