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US Celebrates 250th Birthday As Trump Says American Identity "Under Attack"
US President Donald Trump has added a program of roaring military flyovers - and an unusual campaign-style political rally - for July Fourth.
Russian Defence Ministry Says Ukraine's Attacks "Will Not Go Unanswered"
Russia's defence ministry has issued a statement vowing to not let Ukrainian attacks go unanswered.
Female US rower completes historic solo journey from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler set out to become first US woman, youngest woman and fastest woman to solo over 2,400-mile journeyA Grand Canyon river-rafting guide who aimed to become the first US woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii.Hundreds of people gathered to cheer on Kelsey Pfendler as she pulled into a Honolulu harbor on Friday night on her 21ft rowboat, Lily, after nearly a month-and-a-half at sea, local media reported.Guardian staff contributed Continue reading...
Palestinian Children Born From Smuggled Sperm Still Wait To Meet Freed Fathers
Several former detainees were deported to Egypt after their release, while their wives and children remain in the occupied West Bank, unable to travel because of Israeli restrictions.
When A Birthday Reminds Of Unresolved Conflict: Beijing vs The Dalai Lama
Human rights organizations have pointed out increased surveillance, censorship, and a crackdown against public celebration of the Dalai Lama's birthday
Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert
Well-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activitiesArchaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the western desert.The fourth-century quarters had residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church in the Dakhla oasis. Archaeologists also found coins, pottery fragments and tools. Continue reading...
Iran Is Preparing Thousands Of Graves As Millions Gather For Khamenei Funeral
According to German newspaper Die Welt, Iranian officials have drawn up emergency plans anticipating anywhere between 1,500 and 3,000 fatalities during the days-long funeral processions, which are expected to attract millions of mourners.
Tens of thousands march in London for annual Pride parade
More than 35,000 people from about 600 groups made their way from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall via PiccadillyTens of thousands of people marched through central London for the annual LGBT+ Pride parade.Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, joined the crowd as they proceeded through the capital on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading...
Ukraine Strikes Putin's Hometown, Says Russian Seizure Of Key Town A 'Lie'
Moscow said almost 400 Ukrainian drones attacked over a dozen Russian regions since Friday evening - including Moscow and Saint Petersburg - an attack that came after a Russian strike on Kyiv this week killed 30 people.
In a pickle: US pickle company pulls out of DC fair over Confederate flag
Mt Olive Pickle Company says it was unaware image of flag was included in exhibit, and cites value of ‘human dignity’A leading vendor of the US delicacy that is the pickle has withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington DC after North Carolina’s booth displayed a video containing a Confederate flag.The Mt Olive Pickle Company, which is located in eastern North Carolina and bills itself as the “#1 bestselling brand of pickles, peppers and relishes in the US”, told local news station WNCT it had been unaware that an image of the flag would be included in a video as part of the state’s exhibit. Continue reading...
Man Charged For Attacking People With High-Powered Water Gun In US
According to police, videos posted on a Facebook page linked to Cayce showed several people being sprayed in the face or soaked with water.
Tech Layoffs In 1st Half Of 2026 Outpace Entire 2025, India Second-Worst Hit
AI-related tech layoffs worldwide touched 1.28 lakh employees by July 1, 2026, higher than the 1.25 lakh layoffs recorded during the whole of 2025.
