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As the tournament enters the second knockout phase, there are several blockbuster matchups led by Spain-Portugal.

A further nine bodies were recovered from under the rubble, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health.

Iran will be shut down on Sunday and Monday to encourage more mourners to join funeral procession.

Russian attacks leave trail of destruction across Ukraine

Organizers called off the Independence Day Parade late Friday, citing an extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to reach up to 115 degrees. The evening fireworks display remains scheduled.

Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.

The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.

The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen.

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes pole position for the British Grand Prix, beating the Ferraris and team-mate George Russell.

Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.

Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.

The plans changed after it was confirmed they would not have taxpayer funded security, it is understood.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".

Chestnut, who holds the men's record, pleaded guilty in April to a misdemeanor battery charge

A right-wing activist and Trump loyalist insisted the extreme heat must have been ‘geoengineered’ by people who dislike the president

Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence Saturday with an appeal to Americans

A pilot created a unique mid-air celebration as the United States marks 250 years since its founding.

The beloved West Coast ‘Double-Double’ joint operates over 430 locations nationwide

Confusion between congressional organizing committee and Donald Trump-backed Freedom 250 led some philanthropists to pay their contributions to the wrong cause, House Democrats allege

White House press secretary floated an extreme solution in response to her generation’s apparent ‘laziness’

The purchases were made on April 8, 2025, six days after Trump initiated a global trade war and day before he posted on Truth Social: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!”

If the trend holds, it could reduce a travel and tourism trade deficit the US has run since the COVID-19 pandemic

Tump returns to DC after Mount Rushmore speech declaring ‘weare the strongest and most powerful country on Earth’

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky said the strike was part of the country’s ‘long-range sanctions plan’

Trump caps off apocalyptic Independence Day speech on midterm elections with Truth Social posts aimed at Democrats

Iran warned the US and Israel any attacks during the public funeral would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’

Child development expert Siggie Cohen, who has worked with over 5,000 families, shares one communication mistake she sees parents make every day. Here's why she says it can backfire, when to set clear boundaries and how to use questions more effectively.

Trump's affinity for strongmen leaders made him an admirer of Erdogan, who amassed power in Turkey as its prime minister and in his 13th year as president.

Massive Crowds Gather in Tehran for Khamenei’s Six-Day Funeral  WSJLive updates: Crowds gather in Iran for dayslong funeral and public mourning for slain supreme leader  CNNIran promotes message of continuity and revenge at Khamenei commemoration  Al JazeeraThe Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei  The New York TimesIran-backed Hezbollah and Hamas attend Khamenei funeral ceremonies  The Times of Israel

Tate McRae Glued to Phone After Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding  TMZSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th  BBCAt Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’  The New York TimesWATCH: Trump hails U.S. exceptionalism, warns of communist 'threat' in speech at Mount Rushmore  PBSTrump launches America’s 250th birthday celebrations with partisan attack  The GuardianTrump extols America, rails at communism in US 250th celebration  Reuters

Republicans bank on a Trump Accounts boost  PoliticoTrump Accounts are now live. Here’s what you need to know | CNN Business  CNNTrump Accounts: Here's where money will be invested—in line with Warren Buffett's stock advice  FortuneParents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital  The New York Times‘Trump accounts’: Wall Street-backed investment funds for children to go live  The Guardian

'So personal and so intimate': 'GMA' anchors describe Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding bash, recapped  CNNTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding: Leaked details reveal inside look as photos capture A-list departures  Fox NewsTaylor Swift Walks Down the Aisle to Marry Travis Kelce in Custom Christian Louboutin Shoes and Cartier Jewels  instyle.comTaylor Swift opts against bridesmaids as she and Travis Kelce instead tap their brothers as best man and 'man of honor'  Yahoo

F1 Live: Follow Qualifying at the British Grand Prix  PlanetF1F1 British GP LIVE: Sprint, Qualifying updates, results, stream, highlights, video from Silverstone race weekend  Sky Sports2026 F1 British Grand Prix – Silverstone Qualifying results  racingnews365.comF1 British GP live updates: Follow latest from today’s sprint race and qualifying at Silverstone  The New York TimesWhat time is the British GP and how can I watch it?  Formula 1

July 4th live updates as celebrations across the USA mark America's 250th birthday  CBS NewsLive updates: America celebrates it’s 250th birthday  CNNWorld leaders, dignitaries pay tribute to America on historic 250th birthday  Fox NewsHas Trump Changed Democracy Forever? We Asked 11 Historians.  PoliticoOpinion | Sweet Land of Liberty  WSJ

Fourth of July Live Updates: America Celebrates Its 250th Birthday  The New York TimesParade of Tall Ships cruises through New York Harbor to celebrate Sail4th 250: Photos  New York PostSail4th 250 guide with list of tall ships in NYC for Fourth of July weekend  CBS NewsWATCH: NYC July 4th Parade of Ships in Hudson River for America250  FOX 5 New YorkTall ships from around the world anchor in New Jersey ahead of parade  Spectrum News NY1

Prince Harry to travel without Meghan to London amid security flap  CBS NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert  AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Iran’s new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country, with a funeral unlike any other in recent history.

Officials rescued seven other people after a sudden storm led to a boat sinking on Geneva LakeThree children died after a boat capsized on Wisconsin’s Geneva Lake during inclement weather on the eve of the US’s semiquincentennial celebrations, and seven other people had to be rescued by emergency responders, according to officials.A recreational motor boat with 10 passengers, including four children, sank on Friday afternoon as the boat “attempted to navigate to safety as weather conditions deteriorated” amid an intense, sudden storm, the city of Lake Geneva police department said in a statement. Continue reading...

El Obeid becomes key battleground in war between Sudan’s armed forces and their paramilitary enemies, the RSFFatima has lost count of the number of drone attacks on the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan, but said the attacks this past weekend were the most violent so far.The drones hit schools and fuel stations, killing more than 20 people, including students, she said. “Over the past few months, seeing 40 or 45 drones is the norm. You can literally count them,” said the aid volunteer, whose name has been changed for fear of retribution. Continue reading...

Guardian analysis of X feed shows how keen world’s richest person was to air his views and ‘interfere’ in British politics Elon Musk posted about race and immigration in the UK on his social media network X twice as often as he did about SpaceX, which he also owns, in the run-up to the aerospace and AI company’s initial public offering.A Guardian analysis of Musk’s posts, replies and reposts between 31 May and 12 June has shown the extent to which the social media activity of the world’s richest person, who lives primarily in the US, has focused on UK politics. Continue reading...

Officers found body of 34-year-old man in luxury rental home in Pattaya area, local media saysA 21-year-old British woman has been arrested in Thailand after allegedly fatally stabbing her boyfriend, according to local media reports.The Bangkok Post reported that on Thursday morning local time, officers found the body of a 34-year-old man, who operated a cannabis farm, in a luxury rental home in the Pattaya area, a beachside region two hours from Bangkok known for its large expat population and nightlife. Continue reading...

Voters disillusioned with Starmer’s Labour were tempted by the Greens – but Polanski’s party fears the affable, left-leaning Burnham could win them backThe shift was notable. A week after Keir Starmer said he would resign, YouGov polling showed Labour up two points and the Greens down by the same amount. Might an Andy Burnham premiership mean a rethink for Zack Polanski’s party?The short answer is it is too early to know, particularly in an era of unprecedented political volatility and the seesawing poll numbers that come with it. This year alone, a five-point Labour lead over the Greens has become a similar margin in favour of the Greens, and then a seven-point advantage for Labour. Continue reading...

Heat health alerts in place in most regions of England from Sunday to Saturday with mercury also rising in WalesAnother heatwave is on the way across parts of the UK with peak temperatures of 34C forecast.Temperatures in the south of England could reach 28C on Saturday, according to the Met Office. Continue reading...

Pardons issued to nine people charged with violating Clean Air Act as extreme heat smothers much of USDonald Trump on Friday issued pardons to 11 men – two convicted fraudsters and nine charged with having violated the federal Clean Air Act by disabling or otherwise modifying trucks’ emissions controls.Those executive pardons – coming amid US semiquincentennial celebrations blanketed in extreme heat exacerbated by greenhouse gas emissions – were among a broader wave of acts of clemency from Trump during his second presidency, chiefly for those he considers to be aligned with him. Continue reading...

The list includes Reese Witherspoon, the Haim sisters, and Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, among many other celebrities, athletes and musicians.

In his second term, the president has increasingly mused about his predecessors, comparing himself with some and distancing from the failures of others.

Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.

The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.