A politically charged holiday: The US celebrates its 250th anniversary
The semiquincentennial has been meet with controversy, as President Trump seeks to exert influence over the celebration.
America’s Indigenous Legacy
The Potomac isn't just the name of a river, it's part of a much older story. Al Jazeera's Emma Withrow explains.
Has the US reckoned with its own history?
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to scholar Kimberle Crenshaw on whether the US is sliding backwards on civil rights.
Will economic pressure move the Kremlin towards talks with Kyiv?
Relentless Ukrainian strikes on refineries have caused a fuel crisis in Russia.
At least 20 drown as boat carrying students after exams sinks in DR Congo
Witnesses say the boat may have been carrying more than 200 passengers.
Trump sneaks in Nobel Prize jab while touting America’s achievements – The Hill
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port
St Petersburg governor reports no victims after ‘large-scale’ overnight attack that also hit Baltic port of Vysotsk
Ukraine launched a big overnight drone attack on St Petersburg and the surrounding area, hitting the city’s oil terminal and port infrastructure in the wider region.
The St Petersburg governor, Alexander Beglov, said the city had been subjected to a “large-scale” drone attack that had hit its oil terminal. He said there were no casualties and the aftermath of the attack had been dealt with.
Continue reading...Russia’s Medvedev says Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s ‘nuclear weapon’
Dmitry Medvedev says Iran’s ability to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to possession of a nuclear.
Trump hints Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu may visit US as early as next week
The visit would mark Netanyahu's seventh visit to the US since Trump returned to office for a second term as president.
Turkiye’s Erdogan says Israel must not be able to ‘dynamite’ US-Iran deal – Al Jazeera
- Turkiye’s Erdogan says Israel must not be able to ‘dynamite’ US-Iran deal Al Jazeera
- Turkey and Israel should trade energy, not insults The Economist
- Turkey's Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal Reuters
- Turkish FM Fidan calls Israel a 'burden' on humanity, urges sanctions; FM Sa'ar slams 'incitement to genocide' i24NEWS
- Erdogan accuses ‘war-addicted’ Israel of tying its political survival to regional conflicts The Times of Israel
Turkiye’s Erdogan says Israel must not be able to ‘dynamite’ US-Iran deal
The Turkiye leader has repeatedly accused Israel of trying to undermine the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
Paraguay 0-1 France: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16 – as it happened
All the updates from our live coverage and text commentary stream as Mbappe's France beat Paraguay 1-0 in last 16.
Tens of thousands of far-left protesters clash with police in anti-conservative party riots – Fox News
- Tens of thousands of far-left protesters clash with police in anti-conservative party riots Fox News
- Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash CNN
- Germany news: AfD conference wraps up in Erfurt DW.com
- German riot police clash with protesters hoping to block far-right AfD conference | Germany The Guardian
- German Far-Right AfD Masks Party Rift as Leaders Win Re-Election Bloomberg.com
Injury ends Williams’ Wimbledon comeback
Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.
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...World Cup 2026: England receives hostile welcome during arrival at team hotel in Mexico City – Yahoo Sports
- World Cup 2026: England receives hostile welcome during arrival at team hotel in Mexico City Yahoo Sports
- World Cup 2026: England players' sleep undisturbed by Mexico fans letting off fireworks outside hotel BBC
- World Cup serenade: Mexican fans blast horns outside hotel to disrupt England players' sleep AP News
- Mexico vs. England World Cup mega-preview: Predictions, form guide, key players and more - The Athletic The New York Times
- Thomas Tuchel says England players won't use Viagra to combat altitude USA Today
Police clash with protesters outside AfD meeting
German police scuffled with protesters as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) held its national convention
Tens of thousands rally in France for a comprehensive law to fight sexual violence – France 24
- Tens of thousands rally in France for a comprehensive law to fight sexual violence France 24
- Thousands of protesters march throughout France to demand new law against sexual violence Euronews.com
- How many more Lyhannas must there be before France takes child sexual assault seriously? | Rokhaya Diallo The Guardian
- Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations BBC
- French justice system to re-examine 88,000 child abuse claims RFI
On July Fourth, Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome, protect and assist immigrants – The Washington Post
- On July Fourth, Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome, protect and assist immigrants The Washington Post
- First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity’ CNN
- Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity AP News
- Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island BBC
- Pope Leo calls on U.S. to protect immigrants in message marking America’s 250th birthday NBC News
FIFA World Cup 2026: Best Round of 16 knockout matches to watch
As the tournament enters the second knockout phase, there are several blockbuster matchups led by Spain-Portugal.