Trump says American identity under ‘renewed attack’ as US turns 250
The US leader charged that there was “a resurgence of the communist menace in our land”. Read More
US Independence Day Parade cancelled in Washington DC due to extreme heat
The parade was scheduled for 10.30am Eastern time on July 4. Read More
Europe has replaced most US cuts within NATO, top commander says
US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric toward NATO has prompted a rethink of defence spending in Europe. Read More
New species of ghost shark may have been found in Costa Rica
The discovery marks the only such species “known for the Central American coast”. Read More
Huge crowds expected as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran
Authorities anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran over the next three days. Read More
Eastern US power grid operator orders emergency curbs as electricity use nears record
The power grid operator serves 67 million people in the Mid-Atlantic, South and Washington, D.C., areas. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 4, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 4, 2026. Read More
Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine
July 3 – Russia’s military said on Friday that its forces had taken control of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, a key locality whose capture Moscow has long sought in its…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest
BRASILIA, July 3 – Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ruled that former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro can remain under house arrest due to health concerns, a court…
Mexican authorities identify remains of kidnapped journalist, arrest four police officers
MEXICO CITY, July 3 – Mexican authorities said on Friday that remains found at a site in the eastern state of Veracruz belonged to journalist Roxana Guzman, whose killing has…