- The Pope Returns to Castel Gandolfo for Summer. And There Will Be Tennis. The New York Times
- Pope Leo XIV revives centuries-old vacation tradition, bringing hope of a tourist boom to Castel Gandolfo CBS News
- Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming schedule released Vatican News
- Taking a break, Pope Leo revives centuries-old tradition Reuters
- CASTEL GANDOLFO: What is Bernini’s church like, where Pope Leo will celebrate Mass? Rome Reports
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was ‘tortured’ in El Salvador prison, his lawyers say
New court filings detail his ordeal after his deportation became a flashpoint in Trump's immigration crackdown.
Diogo Jota: Liverpool star dies after car crash in Spain
The 28-year-old died in a car accident near Zamora, in northwestern Spain, two weeks after his wedding day.
Gaza aid fund appears “to fail on” intl rules, norms
Michael Lynk on the laws protecting civilians in Gaza and the responsibilities of GHF in delivering aid safely.
Praying the world halts climate change? There’s now a Catholic Mass for that – Reuters
- Praying the world halts climate change? There's now a Catholic Mass for that Reuters
- Vatican Publishes a New Mass on Caring for the Environment The New York Times
- Pope Leo XIV: Environment should not be a ‘bargaining chip’ to wield power, exploit poor catholicnewsagency.com
- The Pope: Caring for creation becomes a matter of faith and humanity exaudi.org
- A New Mass for Our Common Home Laudato Si' Movement
Daily Crossword: The Candy Store Puzzle — July 3 – Vulture
- Daily Crossword: The Candy Store Puzzle — July 3 Vulture
- Video: Landslide hits Shimla's Lindi Dhar village; monsoon mayhem continues across Himachal Pradesh The Times of India
- CM Sukhu unreachable: Leader of Opposition Jai Ram slams him over poor disaster response in HPs Mandi Tribune India
- Now, Flash Floods And Cloudbursts Disrupt Manali: Authorities Are Warning Travelers To Postpone Non-Essential Journeys Travel And Tour World
- Mandi: A view of the rain and cloudburst affected area of Kuklah Saraj – #Gallery Social News XYZ
Video: Dozens missing after Indonesia ferry sinks near Bali
Rescue teams near Bali in Indonesia have been searching for dozens of missing passengers after a ferry sank.
A new style, tariff trouble, and no mention of Yoon: key takeaways from two hours with South Korea’s new president
Lee Jae-myung shows no sign of grandeur, cutting very different figure to impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea’s president, Lee Jae-myung, has given his first big press conference, a month after winning an election in a country shaken by a brief declaration of martial law imposed by his now-impeached predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol.
Everything about the event seemed designed to signal a break from the defensive, isolated style of previous Yoon administration.
Continue reading...Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
UN expert asks states to cut trade ties with Israel over ‘genocidal campaign’ in Gaza – as it happened – The Guardian
- UN expert asks states to cut trade ties with Israel over ‘genocidal campaign’ in Gaza – as it happened The Guardian
- Scores killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies strikes CNN
- Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies strikes, rescuers say BBC
- Strikes kill 94 Palestinians in Gaza, including 45 people waiting for aid, authorities say AP News
- 24 said killed in strike on Gaza City cafe; troops dismantle 3-km tunnel network The Times of Israel
Ukrainian farmers risk lives to clear mines with rakes and tractors
Ukrainian farmers brave minefields with rakes and tractors to reclaim their fertile lands amid devastating war remnants.
South Korea revises martial law rules after political crisis
Former president Yoon Suk Yeol tried to impose martial law in December, triggering a crisis and impeachment.
What is BRICS and why does it matter? – DW
- What is BRICS and why does it matter? DW
- Rio mounts major security operation for Brics summit South China Morning Post
- BRICS Aspires to Occupy Global Ground Vacated by US Under Trump Bloomberg.com
- How BRICS Can Survive ‘America First’ Foreign Policy
- Brazil’s BRICS agenda may be hard to accomplish after the Iran–Israel war Chatham House
Trump rages as rebel House Republicans baulk at backing Big Beautiful Bill
Efforts to win over holdout House Republicans extend into early hours as Trump's tax and spending bill hits hurdles.
Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece
Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.
South Africa’s political marriage of convenience avoids divorce – just
One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.
NATO’s Hallucinations – Counterpunch
- NATO’s Hallucinations Counterpunch
- Europe Puts Social Programs on Chopping Block to Appease Trump on NATO Funding Truthout
- Ukraine Sees Mixed Results at the 2025 NATO Summit | Opinion Newsweek
- Europe’s 5% Pledge Must Buy 10-Fold Edge Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
- NATO members just committed to hike defense spending – and these companies could reap the rewards CNBC
Indian state defends Zumba lessons for students amid protests
Some religious groups are angry after the government introduced Zumba classes in public schools.
Japan: Tokara islanders sleepless after 900 quakes in two weeks – BBC
- Japan: Tokara islanders sleepless after 900 quakes in two weeks BBC
- Japanese islands shaken by earthquake after more than 1,000 tremors upi.com
- Japan’s Tokara islands hit by 900 earthquakes in two weeks The Guardian
- Strong quake shakes southwest Japan islands amid continued temblors english.kyodonews.net
- Hundreds of Small Earthquakes Rattle Remote Islands in Japan The New York Times