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Daily news brief — 3 July 2026

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Far below forecasts — plus Russia's deadliest Kyiv strike in months and OpenAI's unusual US gov offer, in 10 stories

01worldCovered by 4 outlets

U.S. jobs report shows 57,000 positions added in June, raising concerns over slowing growth

The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, coming in well below analyst expectations, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%. Additional private payroll data also showed slower growth, reinforcing signs of a cooling labor market amid rising inflation and geopolitical tensions.

Why it matters

This softer labor market data is shifting investor focus toward the overall pace of economic growth and could influence future Federal Reserve policy decisions.

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  • ABC News
  • Yahoo Finance
  • Yahoo Finance
  • Yahoo Finance
02world

Russia unleashes massive overnight drone and missile barrage on Kyiv, killing dozens

Russia launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv, striking residential buildings and infrastructure. Ukrainian officials reported that the barrage killed between 22 and 27 people and left approximately 90 others injured.

Why it matters

This large-scale strike marks a significant escalation in civilian casualties and highlights the ongoing vulnerability of Ukraine's capital to aerial bombardment.

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  • ABC News
03world

Report finds over 2 million people killed or injured since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

A new study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates that more than 2 million people have been killed or wounded since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in early 2022.

Why it matters

This report highlights the immense and growing human toll of the conflict, providing a stark metric of the war's ongoing devastation.

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Sources

  • Democracy Now!

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04businessCovered by 3 outlets

Google lost its final appeal over a €4.7 billion EU antitrust fine

Alphabet's Google has lost its final appeal in the EU's top court, upholding a record €4.7 billion antitrust fine over its Android practices. The ruling solidifies the penalty against the company's app preinstallation deals and platform dominance.

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  • Bloomberg
  • Reuters
  • Reuters
05businessCovered by 2 outlets

OpenAI reportedly discussed giving the US government a 5% stake

OpenAI has reportedly held preliminary discussions about offering the U.S. government a 5% equity stake as part of a broader arrangement. This potential proposal comes as federal officials negotiate voluntary safety and governance standards with major artificial intelligence developers.

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  • Bloomberg
  • Reuters
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Bond markets see heavy issuance as 2026 high‑grade supply matches 2020 pandemic peak

Global bond markets have seen over $1.7 trillion of investment-grade corporate debt sold year-to-date. This heavy volume matches the record first-half issuance set in 2020 during the pandemic peak, as reported by Bloomberg’s Real Yield.

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  • Bloomberg
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EU launches new RAMP call for green and digital raw materials projects

The European Commission has launched its first call for transnational projects under the Raw Materials Partnership for the Green and Digital Transition. This initiative targets the development of materials critical to both technology and clean energy sectors.

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  • European Commission
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Google and Amazon AI infrastructure push drives sharp rise in carbon emissions

Google and Amazon are experiencing a sharp rise in carbon emissions driven by the aggressive build-out of artificial intelligence data centers. Google's emissions have surged 82% since 2019, while Amazon also reported steep increases.

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  • AFP
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White House economic adviser says June jobs data remains consistent with strong U.S. economy

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett stated that the June jobs data remains fully consistent with a robust U.S. economy. His comments downplayed growing fears of a recession, even as financial markets begin to price in a slower pace of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

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  • CNBC
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Traffic agency activates Spain’s summer travel operation with new truck restrictions

Spain’s traffic agency, the DGT, has officially initiated its special summer travel operation. The initiative introduces new driving restrictions for trucks alongside expanded enforcement measures to manage the seasonal surge in road traffic.

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Sources

  • Reuters