US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
Rebel Catholics Defy Vatican’s Calls to Return to Mainstream Church – The New York Times
- Rebel Catholics Defy Vatican’s Calls to Return to Mainstream Church The New York Times
- A future pope will ‘welcome us back’, says priest from excommunicated Catholic sect NBC News
- Excommunication decreed for Lefebvrite episcopal ordinations Vatican News
- Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim AP News
- Archbishop warns San Antonio Catholics to avoid local SSPX chapel amid Vatican dispute Texas Public Radio | TPR
Putin visits military installation, vowing to take more of Ukraine – The Washington Post
- Putin visits military installation, vowing to take more of Ukraine The Washington Post
- Visit to the Joint Force auxiliary command post Президент России
- Zakharova: Russia will finish off the neo-Nazis Breakingthenews.net
- 'Deeply embarrassing' moment Putin 'stages' frontline visit in bin to win Trump back AOL.com
- Putin body double rumors resurface as 'real' Russian leader appears looking like 'the walking dead' Irish Star
Fireworks light up New York City to mark 250 years of US independence
Fireworks lit up the New York City skyline as America marked its 250th anniversary.
Severe weather disrupts US’s 250th celebrations
Trump says he will still speak in Washington, DC, after a thunderstorm delayed celebrations in the US capital.
North Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer – AP News
France survive Paraguay’s ‘disgraceful’ and ’embarrassing’ dark arts
After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.
Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, lands in the US and reunites with family who are ‘overwhelmed with joy’
The founder of one of China’s most prominent underground churches has been released from prison and reunited with his family in the United States.
Ezra Jin, the founder of Zion Church, landed in the US on Friday evening. He was one of dozens of church members who were detained in a sweeping crackdown on Christians in October.
Continue reading...Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 4, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
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Turkey bars American LGBTQ+ cruise from ports, citing ‘moral values’ – New York Post
- Turkey bars American LGBTQ+ cruise from ports, citing ‘moral values’ New York Post
- A long-planned LGBT cruise has been blocked from stopping in Turkey The Washington Post
- Turkey bans American cruise of LGBTQ+ passengers from docking USA Today
- Patti LuPone “Furious” That LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Banned From Turkey Ports: “I Am Ready To Perform” Deadline
- Patti LuPone’s Gay Cruise Ship Turned Away by Turkey: “I Am Furious, But I Am Sailing” The Hollywood Reporter
Woman charged with murder after body of four-year-old boy found in Central Coast home
Police are investigating what happened to a boy who was found with significant arm injuries
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A woman has been charged with murder after police found the body of a preschooler at a home on the New South Wales Central Coast.
Police rushed to the home at Wyong after a 32-year-old woman presented to the local police station on Saturday.
Continue reading...This immigrant served in the US military. Now he faces deportation
Benito Miranda Hernandez completed three tours during the Iraq war but now faces removal from the US to Mexico.
Prince Harry Will Reportedly Travel to the U.K. Without Meghan Markle and Children Amid Security Fiasco – Yahoo
- Prince Harry Will Reportedly Travel to the U.K. Without Meghan Markle and Children Amid Security Fiasco Yahoo
- Prince Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace for part of UK trip, his spokesperson says BBC
- Prince Harry Will Travel to London, but Without His Family The New York Times
- The will-they won’t-they Harry and Meghan show — please make it stop The Times
- Meghan Markle, Archie, and Lilibet Cancel Plans to Travel With Prince Harry to London Vanity Fair
White nationalists march on Washington DC ahead of Freedom 250 celebrations
Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched on Washington DC ahead of Freedom 250.
Iran war live: Huge crowds mourn Khamenei, Trump vows to hold fire
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family were killed in a US-Israeli air strike in February.
White nationalists march in Washington, DC, area during July 4 festivities
Donald Trump has faced condemnation for failing to forcefully reject white nationalists during his presidency.
Ticket prices plunge for USA-Belgium World Cup last-16 match
The price for the final 2026 World Cup match in Seattle hit nearly $4,000 but dipped as low as $1,549 on Tuesday.
Cowboys, fighter jets and US Border Patrol – inside Trump’s big recruitment drive
Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers.
Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat Paraguay to set up Morocco tie
Kylian Mbappe moves level with Lionel Messi on seven goals at World Cup 2026 as France beat Paraguay 1-0 in last 16.
Moment of destiny for France’s Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.