- Nord Stream blast ordered by Ukraine, say German prosecutors DW.com
- German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage The Guardian
- Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts BBC
- German prosecutors allege Ukraine ordered Nord Stream pipeline attack Al Jazeera
- Ukrainian state ordered Nord Stream sabotage: German prosecutors News.com.au
‘Vanishingly rare’ copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives
One of 11 surviving copies of ‘Exeter printing’ and only one known outside US was taken from American privateer ship
For Michael Scurr, a volunteer at the National Archives in Kew, west London, it was “just a boring old Thursday morning” when he sat down in late May to catalogue a collection of documents from the British national collection that had never previously been recorded in detail.
As he opened a volume of 18th-century Royal Navy correspondence, however, Scurr unfolded a document whose opening words he recognised. “In Congress, July 4, 1776. A declaration by the representatives of the United States of America …”
Continue reading...Portugal fans gather ahead of Ronaldo-Modric clash
Portugal fans gather ahead of Ronaldo-Modric clash.
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’ – AP News
- Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’ AP News
- U.S. Dangles Rewards for Opening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Isn’t Budging. WSJ
- Iran war updates: Tehran rejects third-party intervention for Hormuz Al Jazeera
- European Nations Now Believe Some Hormuz Fees Are Inevitable Bloomberg.com
- Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response' PBS
President Donald Trump defends business dealings, his children in exclusive interview with CNBC – CNBC
- President Donald Trump defends business dealings, his children in exclusive interview with CNBC CNBC
- CNBC Anchor Shamelessly Fluffs Trump to His Face The Daily Beast
- Trump punts criticism of business income to kids MS NOW
- Trump Says Family Faces Constant ‘Conflict’ Under White House Spotlight Newsweek
- Tucker Carlson dramatically turns on Trump News.com.au
Senegal’s World Cup agony: Nation left rueing last-gasp collapse
Former players and fans blame substitutions, lack of focus, and travel restrictions for Senegal's World Cup exit.
Russia “Highly Likely” Behind Drone Incursions Over U.S. Bases In England Report Concludes – TWZ
- Russia "Highly Likely" Behind Drone Incursions Over U.S. Bases In England Report Concludes TWZ
- Who was behind those drone incursions over Europe? The Economist
- Drones Over Europe Raise Concerns About Russian Activities The New York Times
- Russia ‘mounted drone surveillance of European nuclear sites over 18 months’ The Guardian
- Russian drone campaign mapped Nato air defence gaps, study finds Financial Times
Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 27, injures scores – dw.com
- Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 27, injures scores dw.com
- Explosions rock Kyiv in a deadly, large-scale Russian attack. The New York Times
- Ukraine war briefing: Both sides vow to escalate fighting after Russia’s deadly Kyiv barrage The Guardian
- Russia unleashes biggest attack yet on Kyiv, killing at least 21 people, officials say CBS News
- Russia hits Ukraine's capital with a massive drone and missile attack, killing at least 18 NPR
A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave – and got the whole country talking
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
Oyarzabal scores two goals as Spain dominates Austria in World Cup knockout
Mikel Oyarzabal's brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16.
Ebola treatments trial begins in DR Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
Germans must now have doctor’s note to call in sick to work: ‘Extraordinarily high levels of sick leave’ – New York Post
- Germans must now have doctor’s note to call in sick to work: ‘Extraordinarily high levels of sick leave’ New York Post
- What Germany’s Economic Overhaul Means for Its Economy WSJ
- German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness BBC
- Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe DW.com
- Is Germany’s government finally getting its act together? The Economist
Could water become a flashpoint between Islamabad and New Delhi?
Pakistan has warned India over the Indus Water Treaty.
At least nine killed in explosion at central Damascus cafe – Al Jazeera
- At least nine killed in explosion at central Damascus cafe Al Jazeera
- What’s behind the deadly bombing of a crowded Damascus cafe? Al Jazeera
- Explosion at cafe in Damascus, Syria, kills 9 people, injures at least 20 The Washington Post
- Bomb blast at central Damascus cafe kills six, state media say BBC
- Blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, wounds 20, Syrian interior ministry says Reuters
WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak officially over
WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak over as final exposed person completes quarantine and tests negative.
Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool
US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.
Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool
US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.
UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham vows to fully fund defence plans
Andy Burnham says the UK must take the defence investment plan 'very seriously' despite 4.7bn-pound funding hole.
Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing
Scallop fishing had been banned in the New England waters since 1994 on account of overfishing.
Brutal heatwave scorches eastern US ahead of Fourth of July weekend
National Weather Service warns heat index could reach 115F as heat grips midwest, Ohio valley and east coast
A “prolonged, dangerous heatwave” was sweeping across parts of the central and eastern United States on Thursday, with forecasters warning that extreme record-breaking temperatures are expected to continue into the holiday weekend for millions of Americans.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned on Thursday that temperatures between 95F (35C) and 105F (40.5C), combined with high humidity, will push heat index values across parts of the region to between 100F and 115F.
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