Trump Accounts to debut as US kicks off 250th Independence Day celebrations
US citizens born between 2025 and 2028 will be provided with a government-funded investment account. Read More
Trump to mark U.S. 250th anniversary with campaign-style rally on National Mall
WASHINGTON, July 4 – U.S. President Donald Trump marks the country’s 250th anniversary on Saturday with a political rally on a fenced-off National Mall in Washington, capping a weeks-long celebration…
Pope Leo marks US anniversary with migrant appeal on Lampedusa
LAMPEDUSA, Italy, July 4 – Pope Leo used a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa on Saturday to urge European leaders to do more to help desperate migrants risking…
‘Revenge, revenge’: Iran mourners gather for Khamenei’s funeral
Thousands gathered in Tehran expressing vows to avenge the supreme leader’s death. Read More
Thousands protest in Germany against far-right AfD
ERFURT, Germany, July 4 – Thousands of opponents of Germany’s far-right AfD took to the streets of Erfurt on Saturday and blocked roads to the party’s annual conference ahead of…
To stay cool, wear flowing robes and throw water around? Yes, says science
What about a cold beer, you ask? Stay away. Read More
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