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Pope Leo XIV called on European leaders to do more to protect and integrate migrants during a visit to Lampedusa, Italy, and appealed to Americans to welcome immigrants. His stance has drawn criticism from US Vice President JD Vance, who said he disagrees with the Vatican's position.
President Donald Trump used a Mount Rushmore speech on the eve of America's 250th birthday to warn of a 'communist menace' from progressive Democrats and immigrants. The milestone anniversary coincides with deep national division, a heatwave affecting 160 million Americans, and a planned campaign-style rally on the National Mall.
Israeli officials signal potential re-establishment of settlements in Gaza, with Finance Minister Smotrich preparing plans and Netanyahu declining to rule out the option. The move faces international legal hurdles and a US-backed alternative administration plan.
President Donald Trump used a Mount Rushmore speech ahead of America's 250th anniversary to warn that the country's identity is under 'renewed attack,' drawing criticism that he is turning the milestone into a personal celebration. Meanwhile, polls and analyses point to a deeply divided nation, with many Americans pessimistic about the future despite the country's wealth and diversity.
Colombia secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over Ghana, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute. The team will next face Switzerland on July 7 in Vancouver.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 2,295 people, intensifying a political struggle between interim President Delcy Rodriguez and exiled opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who is pushing to return home. The US government has expressed frustration with Machado's timing, while Rodriguez defends her government's relief efforts.
An intense heatwave has forced the cancellation of Independence Day parades and events across the eastern and central US, with record temperatures and health warnings affecting over a hundred million people. Power grid operators have urged customers to curb usage amid surging demand and outages.
A dangerous heat wave is affecting the eastern United States ahead of July Fourth, leading to event cancellations, record-breaking temperatures, and health warnings. At least 11 people were taken by ambulance from a fair in Washington, DC, as authorities urge precautions.
Argentine striker Lionel Messi has set several World Cup records during the 2026 tournament in North America, including becoming the first player to score 30 goals and to appear in 30 matches, as reported by TASS. He also broke Miroslav Klose's record for knockout-stage appearances and leads the all-time scoring list ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Israel's cabinet decision to officially recognize the Armenian genocide has ended decades of caution, but it has also sparked debate over political motives and drawn sharp reactions from Turkey and Azerbaijan, while Armenia's response remains cautious.
The United States has announced it will end funding for the African Union's peacekeeping mission in Somalia, citing the government's failure to make progress against al-Shabaab. The decision could spell the end of the mission, which has around 12,000 troops and has been in the country since 2009.
Nato leaders gather in Ankara on July 7-8 to address challenges including European burden-sharing, defence spending, and managing tensions with the Trump administration over Greenland and the Iran war. Secretary-General Mark Rutte seeks to maintain unity and keep the US committed to the alliance.
As the United States celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, coverage highlights both patriotic commemorations and the complex, divisive legacy of the American Revolution. President Donald Trump launched the anniversary events, while historians and commentators stress the revolution's nuanced history and ongoing relevance.
In an interview with TASS, former US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized US military interventions abroad, saying many Americans are tired of foreign wars that do not defend the homeland. She also accused the Trump administration of breaking campaign promises and highlighted the influence of the defense industry on US policy.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described Israel as a 'burden that humanity can no longer bear' in a CNN Turk interview, prompting Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to accuse him of 'textbook incitement to genocide'. Fidan later moderated his tone in an interview with The National, clarifying his criticism was directed at the current Israeli government, not Israel as a whole.
Switzerland advanced to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday in Vancouver. Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored, and the Swiss will face the winner of Colombia vs Ghana next week.
US officials in the Trump administration believed Israel may have planned to assassinate Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during sensitive negotiations, according to reports citing a New York Times account. Washington reportedly asked other governments to warn Iran and urged Israel to stand down. The episode highlighted diverging US and Israeli goals amid efforts to halt fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump told reporters and CNBC that Iran is agreeing to virtually all American demands, citing military success in the months-long war that began on February 28. Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding for a ceasefire, with implementation talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan held in Switzerland.
A White House official has accused South Korea of discriminating against U.S. e-commerce giant Coupang, saying the company is being 'singled out' by President Lee Jae Myung's administration. The remarks follow a House Judiciary Committee report alleging 'discriminatory attacks' on Coupang, while Seoul insists its investigations are lawful and non-discriminatory.
David 'Davey' Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, has been indicted in Washington DC on a felony charge of destruction of property over alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His lawyer says he is a scapegoat, while authorities accuse him of maliciously damaging newly installed lining.