- Reporter’s notebook: My deadly routine in Kyiv. politico.eu
- Russia launches largest aerial attack on Ukraine's capital as pessimism grows over a Trump ceasefire NBC News
- Russian missiles and drones continue to kill after impact, releasing toxic clouds of carcinogens over Ukrainian cities Euromaidan Press
- Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call Reuters
- Russia Hits Ukraine With Large Air Barrage Hours After Trump-Putin Call The New York Times
US judge clears path for eight immigrants to be deported to South Sudan
Justice department says the men – including nationals from Vietnam, South Korea, Mexico, Laos, Cuba and Myanmar – will be flown to South Sudan
Eight migrants lost their last-ditch effort to halt their deportation to South Sudan by the Trump administration on Friday, clearing the way for their imminent transfer after a judge in Massachusetts denied their request.
Lawyers for the justice department said the men were scheduled to be flown to South Sudan on Friday at 7pm Eastern Time after two courts considered the request on an emergency basis on 4 July, when courts were otherwise closed for the Independence Day holiday.
Continue reading...PM condemns ‘shocking acts’ after suspicious fire at Melbourne synagogue with 20 people inside
Police allege a man entered the grounds at about 8pm on Friday and poured a flammable liquid on the front door
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Anthony Albanese has pledged federal support for Victorian authorities after police reported a suspicious fire was lit at a synagogue in East Melbourne on Friday night.
Victoria police alleged an unknown man entered the grounds of the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation on Albert Street at about 8pm on Friday and poured a flammable liquid on the front door of the building and set it on fire.
Continue reading...Migrants in US detention lose appeal against deportation to South Sudan
The US Supreme Court has twice upheld Donald Trump's ability to deport foreign nationals to countries outside their own.
‘Catastrophic’ flood in Texas kills at least 24, including children, with more missing from summer camp
Up to 10in of rain fell overnight, prompting flash flooding in region west of Austin hit by long drought
Torrential rains unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas on Friday, killing at least 24 people as rescue teams scrambled to save dozens of victims trapped by high water or reported missing in the disaster, local officials said.
Among the missing were 23 to 25 people listed as unaccounted for at an all-girls Christian summer camp located on the banks of the rain-engorged Guadalupe, authorities said.
Continue reading...Tennis hero Arthur Ashe’s South African legacy: ‘The first free black man I’d ever seen’
The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.
Texas flash floods kill at least 24 people, 23 girl campers missing
Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, killing at least 24 people in US.
‘Do they have gold in them?’: The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada’s sandals
Artisans who make Kolhapuri sandals are demanding better recognition after Prada failed to acknowledge design roots.
Crying at work – career damaging or just human? – BBC
- Crying at work - career damaging or just human? BBC
- Pound Drops Amid Uncertainty Over U.K Finance Chief The New York Times
- Nervy markets put Reeves and Starmer on notice Financial Times
- Who’s really to blame for Labour’s troubles – Rachel Reeves or the invisible PM? | Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian
- Crunch nears for UK's Reeves, with stability elusive and markets wary Reuters
Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming
Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.
Home Office announces ‘nationwide blitz’ on asylum seekers taking jobs
Government under pressure on issue after stories of asylum seekers working illegally as takeaway delivery riders
The Home Office has announced what it is calling a “nationwide blitz” on asylum seekers who take jobs, after recent political controversy about people in asylum hotels working as food takeaway delivery riders.
In a statement, which gave few specifics, the Home Office pledged to begin “a major operation to disrupt this type of criminality” based around enforcement teams focusing on the gig economy, particularly on delivery riders.
Continue reading...Trump signs sweeping tax and spending bill into law
A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon kicked off celebrations for 4 July.
Trump claims victory as he signs controversial budget and tax bill into law
The bill extends tax cuts, slices welfare programmes and surges immigration funds in a victory for Trump's agenda.
Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on Gaza ceasefire plan
The group said it was ready to begin negotiations immediately after Donald Trump said Israel had accepted conditions for a 60-day ceasefire.
North Korean man makes rare direct land crossing to South – DW
- North Korean man makes rare direct land crossing to South DW
- North Korean, in Rare Feat, Flees to Freedom On Foot Through the DMZ WSJ
- North Korean man avoids military and landmines to cross border into South Korea CBS News
- North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea Al Jazeera
- North Korean crosses border into South Korea The Hill
‘Liam hasn’t sounded that good since the 90s’: fans react to the first night of the Oasis reunion tour
Oasis fans were overjoyed by the performance of the reunited band, a ‘non-stop wild’ set that brought back fond memories
The atmosphere on the concourses in Cardiff after the first Oasis gig of their long-awaited reunion tour was one of speechlessness that the once-estranged Gallagher brothers had pulled it off.
Leigh, from Cardiff, could hardly find the words to describe the two and a half hours he had just witnessed. “They were quiet at the beginning, then the crescendos went wild, then they were non-stop wild,” he said. “It went supernova – crazy. I couldn’t believe it. I don’t know what to say – I was 18 again.”
Continue reading...Chelsea and Barcelona fined by UEFA for financial rule breaches
Chelsea and Barca top a list of European teams fined by the continent's governing body for breaches in financial rules.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 4, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 4, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Putin Plots Summer of Relentless Attacks on Ukraine WSJ
- Russia ramps up its offensive, putting pressure on Ukraine’s reserve troops AP News
- Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine underwhelms – but Kyiv won’t be celebrating CNN
- Ukraine struggles to contain Russian summer advances as US aid stalls Reuters
Zohran Mamdani’s New York primary win sparks the ire of Modi’s supporters
Experts say Mamdani, a mayoral candidate, has attracted criticism on the Hindu right for his faith and outspoken views.
Hercules the hero as Fluminense beat Al Hilal in Club World Cup quarters
Brazil's Fluminense earn hard-fought 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal to book place in semifinals.