(2026-07-03). La Russia, sentendo il clamore europeo a favore della guerra, annuncia di essere pronta. strategic-culture.su La Russia ha ora preso la decisione strategica di prepararsi alla guerra in Europa. | Segue nostro Il quadro di allentamento delle tensioni delineatosi nei colloqui di Lucerna tra Stati Uniti e Iran è rimasto sostanzialmente fedele al piano iraniano originale in dieci punti. Nel frattempo, il presidente Trump e il vicepresidente Vance confondono deliberatamente le acque, sostenendo che l'Iran abbia già acconsentito alle ispezioni dell'AI…
(2026-07-03). Wall of Tears memorial to child victims of the Gaza genocide comes to Dearborn, Michigan. wsws.org The name of each martyred child is listed in small script, both Arabic and Roman, in the chronological order of his or her death.
(2026-07-03). History Continues to Serve Foreign Policy: Why Israel Finally Recognized the Armenian Genocide. scheerpost.com Yakov M. Rabkin The Israeli government recognized the deaths of one and a half million Armenians during World War I as genocide for political reasons, and Armenia is not even the intended addressee here. Prime Minister Pashinyan quite rightly noted that his country is not interested in turning the recognition of the Armenian genocide into …
(2026-07-03). URGENT: Jury Refuses to convict Golden Gate Bridge Protestors on Felony Conspiracy. indybay.org Jury deliberations result in a hung jury on the felony conspiracy charge and convictions on misdemeanor false imprisonment charges in the trial of seven Bay Area community members being prosecuted for an anti-genocide protest that stopped traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day '24.
(2026-07-03). Azerbaijani MP exclusive to UWI: Netanyahu Government's Recognition of the Armenian Genocide Is Meaningless. unitedworldint.com Speaking to uwidata.com, Azerbaijani Member of Parliament Elchin Mirzabayli stated that the Israeli government's decision lacks both historical and legal foundations. By Tehran Tapdigov, from Baku / Azerbaijan As previously reported, Israel has officially recognized the so-called Armenian Genocide. The announcement was made by the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The relevant resolution was unanimously …
(2026-07-03). Cuban residents present impact of U.S. blockade to PARLATINO. radiohc.cu Members of the Martí Association of Cuban Residents in Panama (AMCRP) presented to the PARLATINO leadership the impacts of the United States blockade against the island, imposed more than six decades ago. | During the fraternal meeting, held at the headquarters of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO), based in Panama City since 2008 and led by its president, Representative Rolando González, the representatives of the diaspora condemned the most recent executive orders from the White House that intensify the energy blockade, the media campaign, trade barriers, and pressure on third parties, with…
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/11: No War on Cuba. indybay.org la Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck ave., Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-03). Gaza Forced Displacement: Israel's New Term for an Old Policy. juancole.com This is what is happening today in the Israeli debate on Gaza. The term "voluntary migration" no longer serves the pur…
(2026-07-03). The Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Agenda Continues To Roll Forward. thealtworld.com 
(2026-07-03). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Chinese enterprises in Venezuela donate over 120 metric tons of quake relief supplies: embassy. ecns.cn Chinese companies operating in Venezuela have contributed more than 120 metric tons of emergency supplies to areas hit by two strong earthquakes that recently struck the country, with an additional 500 metric tons either being dispatched to designated locations or being prepared for shipment, according to the Chinese Embassy in Venezuela.
(2026-07-03). Humanitarian crisis worsens in Venezuela, as botched earthquake rescue phase winds down. wsws.org Amid the disastrous rescue and aid response, the US media has mounted a damage-control operation around Washington's role. Trump's remarks, however, expose contempt for the lives of Venezuelans.
(2026-07-03). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Relief efforts shift as Venezuela quake survivors seek aid. aljazeera.com Emergency relief is becoming the focus in Venezuela's La Guaira state as aid stations distribute food.
(2026-07-03). At 250, American Democracy is Under Siege. scheerpost.com Mitchell Zimmerman Otherwords This Fourth of July marks the 250th birthday of a new kind of nation state — based not on ancestral ties to a land or on the territorial reach of monarchs, but on shared principles about the rights of citizens and the purpose of the state. The Founding Fathers set forth those principles in …
(2026-07-03). Senior Chinese official stresses financial sector's Party building. ecns.cn A senior Chinese official stressed solid and effective efforts to advance key Party-building tasks in the financial system, continuously strengthen the Party's political building, and further equip the financial sector with the Party's new theories.
(2026-07-03). Interventions to reduce paediatric surgical wait times at Charlotte Maxeke hospital. sanews.gov.za Interventions to reduce paediatric surgical wait times at Charlotte Maxeke hospital | The Gauteng Department of Health has rolled out a suite of targeted interventions aimed at drastically reducing paediatric surgical wait times and accelerating access to specialised medical care for infants and children at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH). ⚪ According to the department, the provincial health system has faced mounting pressure regarding delays for elective operations. | The interventions include: | • Strengthening theatre efficiency. | • Improv…
(2026-07-03). The Democrats' Green Delusion: Using the Iran War to Double Down on Renewables. wattsupwiththat.com The broader lesson of the Hormuz crisis — a lesson almost perfectly inverted by the American Prospect — is that energy security cannot be reduced to a story about the electricity grid.
(2026-07-03). eThekwini extends EPWP contracts. sanews.gov.za eThekwini extends EPWP contracts | The eThekwini Municipality has approved a six-month extension of contracts for participants in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to ensure the continuity of critical municipal services across the city. ⚪ The decision was taken during the municipality's Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting on Thursday, where several resolutions aimed at strengthening key service delivery and accelerating key municipal programmes were adopted. ⚪ In a statement after the meeting, the municipality said the extension, which is in line with EPWP guidelines, will provide stability while ensuri…
(2003-07-26). PM Shehbaz departs for Iran to attend Khamenei's funeral. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed Islamabad on Friday for a one-day visit to Iran, where he is due to attend the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | Funeral processions for Khamenei will begin on July 4 in Tehran and conclude on July 9 with his burial in his hometown of Mashhad, with additional ceremonies planned in Qom and Iraq between these dates. | The prime minister is accompanied by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign…
(2026-07-03). "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" by Frederick Douglas (Read by Ossie Davis). wibailoutpeople.org Provided to YouTube by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" ∑ Ossie Davis A Voice Ringing O'er the Gale! The Oratory of Frederick Douglass Read by Ossie Davis ‚Ñó 2009 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Released on: 2009-06-30…
(2026-07-03). President of China-Asia Economic Development Association under investigation. ecns.cn Quan Shunji, president of the China-Asia Economic Development Association (CADEA), is under investigation for suspected serious violations of Party discipline and state laws, anti-graft bodies announced on Friday.
(2026-07-03). China unveils five-year plan to improve services, quality of life for people with disabilities. ecns.cn China on Thursday unveiled a plan aimed at further improving social security, public services and living standards for people with disabilities over the next five years.
(2026-07-03). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/9: Bats of Santa Cruz County. indybay.org Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek…
(2026-07-03). Friday 7/3: Stop talking attitude, talk being joint landlord in the USA: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/4: Restore the frontier, a 4th of July elegy: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). The Great American State Un-Fair Flop. indybay.org Trump has once again outdone himself with his latest Great American State Fair, great un-extravaganza on the National Mall, billed as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence. The unpopular president's thinly veiled "vanity fair" has been met by a disinterested and bored public that has become increasingly fatigued and leery of participating in anything Trump. This, combined with intermittent power outages and a collapsing stage along with Trump's highly partisan opening ceremony speech that lasted almost 30 minutes, has turned off many people.
(2026-07-03). Heat wave expose workers to injury and death in auto plants, warehouses and delivery routes. wsws.org A dangerous heat wave across the Midwest and Eastern United States is exposing workers to serious injury and death in auto plants, warehouses, postal facilities and delivery routes, where millions are being kept on the job without air conditioning or adequate safety measures.
(2026-07-03). The Colorado primary and the turn toward socialist politics. wsws.org The victory of candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America shows the American population moving to the left, but it cannot transform the Democratic Party from a party of Wall Street and the national-security apparatus into a representative of the working class.
(2026-07-03). ICE thugs kidnap over 10,000 immigrants in 5 days as White House orders worksite raids. wsws.org As more than 63,000 people languish in immigrant concentration camps, the Trump administration is expanding street ambushes, worksite raids and mass kidnappings across the country.
(2026-07-03). Gauteng Health exceeds Lenacapavir rollout targets. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health exceeds Lenacapavir rollout targets | The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has recorded a massive milestone in its Lenacapavir rollout programme, comfortably surpassing its targets in the very first month of rolling out the groundbreaking HIV prevention drug. | The province's phased rollout, which officially kicked off last month, aims to provide an additional layer of protection to individuals at substantial risk of HIV acquisition — pushing South Africa closer to its goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. | "Since the commencement of the phased rollout on 08 June 2026, a…
(2026-07-03). Have your say on draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation. sanews.gov.za Have your say on draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation | The Electoral Commission is calling on South Africans to comment on the draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation ahead of the 21 July 2026 deadline. ⚪ "The Electoral Commission has published the draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation in the Government Gazette [dated 30 June 2026] for public comment, marking an important milestone in safeguarding the integrity of electoral processes ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. | "The Commission invites all South Africans, political parties,…
(2026-07-03). Shenzhen International Fishery Expo opens to strengthen Greater Bay Area trade hub role. ecns.cn The 2026 Shenzhen International Fishery Expo opened at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian) on Thursday and will run through Saturday, showcasing the full industrial chain of modern fisheries while positioning itself as a leading fishery trade platform in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-07-03). Democracy Now! 2026-07-03 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Friday, July 3, 2026 | Democracy Now! Friday, July 3, 2026…
(2026-07-03). The "Green" Shell Game: Why Virginia's Return to RGGI Is a Bad Deal for Families. wattsupwiththat.com The math is simple, and it is cruel: RGGI is an anchor on the household budget. It is time we stopped subsidizing this experiment and demanded a return to energy policies that put the people of Virginia before the optics of a political agenda.
(2026-07-03). Seeing in real time why founders kicked monarchy to the curb. responsiblestatecraft.org This article is part of an
(2026-07-03). Australia: Age blames socialists for Victorian teachers' rejection of union-Labor sellout. wsws.org Le Grand claimed that the Committee for Public Education, established at the initiative of the Socialist Equality Party, was responsible for the historic rejection of a sellout deal by teachers in the state of Victoria.
(2026-07-03). FIFA, Capitalism, Fascism, Commodification Of Sports & Trumpism. indybay.org The commodification of sports and FIFA are connected as capitalism is structuring sports to make more profits. Professor George Wright who is an expert on sports talks about the history of FIFA and capitalism.
(2026-07-03). China's knowledge-intensive service exports grow 12.2% in first 5 months. ecns.cn China's exports of knowledge-intensive services reached 667.75 billion yuan (about $98.36 billion) in the first five months of this year, up 12.2 percent year on year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Friday.
(2026-07-03). China unveils AI-powered plan to boost extreme weather forecasting. ecns.cn China has unveiled a new plan for meteorological disaster prevention for the 2026—2030 period, calling for enhanced capabilities in forecasting extreme weather with the help of AI technology.
(2003-07-26). At least 40 killed as passenger coach plunges into ravine on Sherani-Zhob highway. tribune.com.pk 
At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured when a New Mekhtar passenger coach travelling from Quetta to Peshawar plunged into a deep ravine in the Danasar area on the Sherani—Zhob highway, near the border between Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), on Friday. | According to the Medical Emergency Response Centre (MERC), 40 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, while eight injured passengers have been shifted to the Trauma Centre in Zhob. Six ambulances, 12 emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and 10 light transport vehicle (LTV) drivers were deployed as part of the rescue oper…
(2026-07-03). TVET colleges key to developing skilled workforce. sanews.gov.za TVET colleges key to developing skilled workforce | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli says Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges have become essential institutions for developing a skilled workforce, with government strengthening the sector as a pathway to economic opportunities. | "They produce artisans, technicians, entrepreneurs, hospitality professionals, and countless other skilled individuals whose expertise keeps our industries functioning and our economy growing," Mhlauli said. | Speaking at the Grand Finale of the Unilever TVET Cook Challenge in Durban, KwaZulu-N…
(2026-07-03). CAIR-CA & SJ Silicon Valley NAACP Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Fired SJSU Prof Sang Kil. indybay.org The San Jose Silicon Valley NACCP and CAIR-CA spoke out in support of SJSU professor Dr. Sang Kil…
(2026-07-03). Preliminary exam for highest Tibetan Buddhism degree held in Xizang. ecns.cn A preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, started in Lhasa on Tuesday and will last until next Wednesday.
(2026-07-03). Turkish comedian Deniz Gà∂kta≈ü detained at Istanbul airport over political satire. wsws.org Gà∂kta≈ü, a left-wing stand-up comedian whose video of a political comedy show garnered 8.5 million views in a week was taken into custody.
(2026-07-03). Friday 7/3: Discussion:Pt 2 of Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality&HIstory. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-03). Are Europe's extreme summers the new normal? What the science says. aljazeera.com WHO warns Europe must 'plan for heat like winter flu' as experts reveal how permanent this summer's extreme heat is.
(2026-07-03). Church fraud is rampant locally, and all across the nation. indybay.org Seventh Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland…
(2026-07-03). With NATO chief Rutte present: Merz government adopts war laws. wsws.org Under the seemingly harmless phrase "Germany is becoming crisis-proof," the Bundeswehr, the state apparatus, the economy and the whole of society are to be rapidly prepared for a direct war against Russia.
(2026-07-03). Global cities led by Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore, New York and London in digital capabilities: report. ecns.cn A report released at the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing on Thursday has identified Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore, New York and London as "all-factor leading cities" in digital capabilities.
(2026-07-03). Monday 7/6: Phone Zap for. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YyqMkDW……
(2026-07-03). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-03). How Murdoch's Pro-Israel Bias Breeds Failed Journalism. juancole.com The Conversation) — When it comes to covering the Middle East, News Corporation has two guiding principles. The first is that it supports Israel, which means it opposes any nation, organisation or individual that doesn'
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/9: Know-Your-Rights Training. indybay.org Grassroots House, 2022 Blake Street, Berkeley California 94704…
(2026-07-03). The World Cup Is Undressing the Myth of Trump's American Homogeneity. portside.org The World Cup Is Undressing the Myth of Trump's American Homogeneity |
(2026-07-03). Keiko Fujimori declares herself president-elect of Peru as dictatorship looms. wsws.org Roberto Sánchez conceded, allowing Fujimori to proclaim herself president-elect. The fear that protests might spiral into a national insurrection outweighed his presidential ambitions.
(2026-07-03). China issues warnings as first 2026 typhoon approaches Hainan. ecns.cn China has issued warnings as Typhoon Maysak strengthened and moved toward the southern island province of Hainan, meteorological authorities said.
(2026-07-03). China sees more frequent and intense extreme weather, climate blue book says. ecns.cn China is experiencing increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather and climate events, including heatwaves and heavy rainfall, according to the Blue Book on Climate Change in China 2026, released by the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Tuesday 7/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | www.interfaithforpalestine.com/online…
(2026-07-03). China and Russia Weaken the Dollar. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Two important actions taken independently by China and Russia are aimed at weakening the dollar's position as the world's leading reserve currency. | In this regard, the People's Bank of China took a firm step in expanding its digital currency (e-CNY) by integrating an initial group of 26 financial institutions, both domestic and foreign, into its cross-border payments platform. | The information, provided by financial authorities to the South China Morning Post, indicates that the initiative seeks to "consolidate the payment infra…
(2026-07-03). China's largest land port cargo volume tops 10 million metric tons in H1. ecns.cn Manzhouli Port, which is China's largest land port, handled over 11.3 million metric tons of import and export cargo in the first half of this year already.
(2026-07-02). Chinese mainland slams DPP authorities for obstructing ECFA implementation. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for obstructing the implementation of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA).
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/11: Sunsara Taylor Speaking Tour: A Whole New Way to Live A Fundamentally Different System. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-03). Alexander Rabinowitch's The Bolsheviks Survive: Petrograd 1919. wsws.org The fourth and final volume of Rabinowitch's books on the October Revolution in Petrograd is a major contribution to the history of the civil war.
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/4: Social Movements without security in land access a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). The Music of Progressive Patriotism. portside.org The Music of Progressive Patriotism |
(2026-07-03). Think tank report elaborates on features, significance of Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building. ecns.cn A think tank report released on Thursday delves into the fine qualities and key factors behind the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s remarkable feats.
(2026-07-03). China launches 16th Arctic scientific expedition to study Arctic climate change. ecns.cn China has launched its 16th Arctic scientific expedition, sending a research fleet to study climate change and marine environments in the rapidly changing polar region.
(2026-07-03). Delcy Rodriguez responds to public anger at government response. aljazeera.com Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.
(2026-07-03). Monday 7/6: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference, under the theme "Building a digital-friendly city: Inclusive Intelligence, Borderless Connectivity," kicked off in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Gerald Horne On The Real Story Of American Independence. popularresistance.org With a sweeping and widely praised new essay on reparations in the Atlantic, Ta-Nehisi Coates has challenged Americans to reconsider how they view their country's history and to place the influence of white supremacy front and center. Rather than imagine the damages inflicted against African-Americans by white supremacy as having occurred mainly during the antebellum period, Coates asks us to recognize how Jim Crow in the South and redlining in the North denied black people the means to build real, stable lives for themselves, directly explaining the disproportionate poverty we still see in the African-American c…
(2026-07-03). Lotus flowers at Hefei park wow tourists. ecns.cn A 150-mu (10-hectare) lotus pond at Taochong Lake Park in Hefei, Anhui province, was shrouded in mist on Thursday, with sightseeing trains gliding through the water among the blooms, offering visitors a romantic summer experience without leaving the city.
(2026-07-03). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-03). China allocates full 200 billion yuan for 2026 equipment upgrade program. ecns.cn China has fully allocated 200 billion yuan (about $29.5 billion) in ultra-long special treasury bond funds for equipment upgrades in 2026, supporting about 11,000 projects nationwide, authorities said.
(2026-07-03). Ronaldo scores as Portugal come back to win, Croatia denied by late VAR. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo pulls Portugal level before Goncalo Ramos wins it late on; Croatia have further goal ruled offside.
(2026-07-03). Chinese-built passenger trains deliver smooth rides for fans during World Cup. ecns.cn As the World Cup heats up, Chinese-built light rail trains have become a top choice for fans heading to the stadium.
(2026-07-03). Namibian president to pay state visit to China from July 5 to 11. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the Republic of Namibia will pay a state visit to China from July 5 to 11, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.
(2026-07-03). One Year On, Los Angeles Is Still Living With the Fallout of the Raids. portside.org One Year On, Los Angeles Is Still Living With the Fallout of the Raids |
(2026-07-03). Forget the Vietnam war 'gap' we have a real credibility chasm today. responsiblestatecraft.org This article is part of an
(2026-07-03). City of Vallejo Releases Sanitized Report On Police Badge-Bending Ritual. indybay.org Vallejo officials hid evidence of police misconduct from public for years…
(2026-07-03). Milwaukee: Community Members Pack Fire Police Commission Meeting to Demand an End of Surveillance of Pro Palestine Residents! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-03). 2026 World Middle School Volleyball Championship opens in Shangluo. ecns.cn The 2026 World Middle School Volleyball Championship opened in Shangluo, Shaanxi province, on Wednesday evening. The tournament features 62 teams from 31 delegations representing 29 countries and regions. In the opening match, Team China defeated India 3-0.
(2026-07-03). Chinese scientists discover world's smallest known long-tailed bird. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have discovered the smallest known long-tailed bird to date, Zhengheornis buyu, according to the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-07-02). FM Spokesperson slams Japan's so-called 'free and open Indo-Pacific' vision. ecns.cn Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Thursday slammed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's so-called "free and open Indo-Pacific" vision.
(2026-07-03). Attacks on refineries around the world — a new pattern in warfare. strategic-culture.su Oil refineries are the new battleground: does it expose a global plan to phase out fossil fuels? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Lat…
(2026-07-03). POLITICS OF THE HEART – An Interview with ALAN CLEMENTS. indybay.org Interview with journalist, former Buddhist monk, activist, and artist Alan Clements on his new book, "Politics of the Heart."
(2026-07-03). For Philadelphia's Heavenly Bodies, music is more than a passion. It's a necessity. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? From the beginning, "We're not going to play songs, right?" said drummer Shaun Bailey. | Sitting in a crowded bar, Bailey, along with siblings Dustin and Ashley Burrows, recalled the formation of the band's central philosophy. | "We had a mission statement," said guitarist Dustin Burrows: Abandon traditional songwriting. | The experimental trio is known for its richly textured so…
(2026-07-03). Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16 in style. aljazeera.com Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.
(2026-07-03). China willing to work with U.S. to foster favorable conditions for bilateral agricultural trade. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the United States to foster favorable conditions for bilateral agricultural trade, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Vote for Pacifica Mission Coalition Candidates at KPFK. indybay.org There is a Pacifica Mission Coalition candidate slate that is running at KPFA to defend democracy…
(2026-07-03). Guangdong village sees boost in income from forest-grown lingzhi harvest. ecns.cn Jinkeng Village's forest-cultivated lingzhi plantation base in Sanjiang Town, Qingyuan, Guangdong province, has entered its peak harvest season, with villagers busy picking, sorting and drying the mushrooms in fine weather.
(2026-07-03). Stage arts bridge cultures between China and Kazakhstan. ecns.cn As China and Kazakhstan celebrate the 2026 Year of Cultural Exchange, performing arts continue to strengthen people-to-people ties through education, cultural exchanges and joint productions.
(2026-07-03). China, EU to have second trade, investment consultation mechanism meeting this autumn. ecns.cn China and the European Union (EU) will hold the second meeting on the trade and investment consultation mechanism this autumn, according to China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). 'They gave their best': Congolese reflect on historic World Cup run. aljazeera.com The Leopards' first World Cup in more than 50 years united Congolese supporters, despite defeat to England.
(2026-07-03). Canada's Carney secures deal for pipeline to expand oil exports beyond US. aljazeera.com Ottawa says future pipeline will reduce economic dependence on the US amid Donald Trump's trade war.
(2026-07-03). Tibetan and Other Minorities in Communist China Protest CCP Equal Unity Law. indybay.org PROTEST BY TIBETANS AND OTHER MINORITIES IN COMMUNIST CHINA PROTEST THE RACIST 'ETHNIC UNITY LAW IN FRONT OF THE COMMUNIST CHINESE CONSULATE IN SAN FRANCISCO ON JULY 1ST, 2026.
(2026-07-03). Saturday 8/1: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy from San Francisco Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center – Outdoors | Sat., Aug. 1 – 3: 00 pm (Music 2: 30) | Sun., Aug. 2 – 3: 00 pm (Music 2: 30) | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz 95060 | Ticket Info: FREE – ($20 suggested donation)…
(2026-07-03). Why Zohran Mamdani Just Made the Case for an AOC Presidential Run. portside.org Why Zohran Mamdani Just Made the Case for an AOC Presidential Run |
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/2: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-07-03). Why the EU Is Turning the Tide Against Cheap Chinese Imports. thinktank.pk The European Union is tightening trade measures against Chinese imports while pursuing negotiations with Beijing. Discover why Europe is changing its China strategy, what it means for global trade, and whether this marks the beginning of a new economic era. For nearly two decades, European consumers enjoyed an endless stream of inexpensive Chinese products. From …
(2026-07-03). Madison: Labor Community Members at Packed Press Conference Demand All Charges Be Dropped for the MN 15. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-03). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Who are the rogue bishops defying Pope Leo XIV? aljazeera.com
(2026-07-03). Papua rebels claim to have killed US pilot in Indonesia. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-03). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). South Africa salutes Proteas Women. sanews.gov.za
(2026-07-03). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). How Trump Sabotaged Independence Day. juancole.com
(2026-07-03). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-03). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). México_Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla: Comunidades exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras. indybay.org México | Comunidades indígenas de la Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras…
(2026-07-03). Tuesday 7/28: Workers Voices Storytelling Night ⚪ Voces de los Trabajadores. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore/ | Librería Medicina para Pesadillas | 3036 Calle 24, between/entre Treat y Harrison…
(2026-07-02). How US-Iran Ceasefire is Unravelling. ummid.com A week of tit-for-tat strikes between Washington and Tehran, compounded by Israel's relentless pounding of Lebanon, has exposed the US-Iran ceasefire of June 2026 as a fragile construct held together more by diplomatic exhaustion than by genuine strategic convergence.
(2026-07-02). Indirect US-Iran talks in Doha sees 'positive progress'. newarab.com 
Welcome, | Here are the key updates of the day: | Qatar says indirect talks in Doha between the US and Iran see "positive progress", with oil prices falling in response to the news
| Tehran says a communication channel will be established with Washington to report and discuss breaches of the MoU signed in June
| Meanwhile, Israel continues to attack Gaza and southern Lebanon |
(2026-07-02). Doha talks: What's on agenda as Iran's Araghchi, Ghalibaf skip meet? | Hormuz, Frozen funds, nuclear. hindustantimes.com Indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations are continuing in Doha, with technical-level discussions focusing on frozen Iranian funds, the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Tehran's nuclear programme. While Iran has ruled out direct talks with U.S. officials for now, it has reiterated that any progress hinges on an end to Israeli military operations in Lebanon and a withdrawal from the area.
(2026-07-02). 'We hit them very hard': Trump on Iran, $400 million Qatar gifted Air Force One & presidency controversy. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump speaks candidly about the controversial $400 million Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-800 serving as the new Air Force One, defending the aircraft and its symbolism. In this full, uncut press interaction, Trump also discusses recent US military strikes on Iran, ongoing denuclearisation talks, relations with Qatar, and questions about whether he is profiting from the presidency. Watch the complete remarks without edits to hear Trump's responses on foreign policy, the luxury presidential jet, Iran, and the latest political controversies shaping headlines in the United States.
(2026-07-02). 'Only way for USA to win now is to drop nuclear dirty bomb on Iran…': Waiel Awwad's scary prediction. hindustantimes.com This Hindustan Times interview traces how the Iran—Israel—US war and the Hormuz crisis have upended American and Israeli strategy while boosting Iran's leverage. In the middle of the conversation, Aayesha Varma and West Asia strategist Dr Waiel Awwad unpack Trump's fragile MoU, Netanyahu's regional ambitions, nuclear risks, and the rise of a messy multipolar world.
(2026-07-02). Senior Chinese legislator to attend Iran's late Supreme Leader's funeral. ecns.cn He Wei, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, will attend the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, China's foreign ministry said on Thursday.
(2026-07-02). 'Muzzle your pets or…': Araghchi's menacing warning for Trump as Israel defies USA again | Iran. hindustantimes.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a sharp warning after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz reportedly threatened Iran's leadership. Araghchi said Iran would respond forcefully to any aggression and insisted the U.S.-brokered Memorandum of Understanding commits Washington to restraining Israel. The exchange marks another escalation in the war of words between Tehran and Tel Aviv amid fragile regional diplomacy.
(2026-07-02). US & Israel's wartime damage claims exposed as new images put spotlight on Iran's devastating hits. hindustantimes.com Fresh satellite imagery and OSINT analysis are raising new questions about the damage caused during the recent Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict. New images reportedly suggest a wider damage footprint at the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain than initially assessed, while separate documents cited by Quds News claim the Haifa refinery suffered far greater damage than officially acknowledged. Many of these assessments and documents have not been independently verified.
(2026-07-02). Iranian ballistic missile operations: 2024—2026. longwarjournal.org Over the past two years, the Islamic Republic has engaged in at least 15 distinct ballistic missile operations from its territory against foreign targets. Despite a pause in these attacks in 2023, the 2024—2026 period resumed a trend of increasing Iranian missile operations in the region between 2017—2022.
(2026-07-02). As Iran-US talks conclude in Doha, what comes next. newarab.com 
The technical talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, focused on the
(2026-07-02). Iran Monitors US Compliance Moment-By-Moment, Won't Implement MoU Unilaterally: FM Spox. orinocotribune.com Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has declared that Tehran will monitor the United States' compliance with the war‚Äëtermination memorandum of understanding (MoU) "moment‚Äëby‚Äëmoment" and warned that the Islamic Republic will not implement its commitments unilaterally. | "The principle of 'commitment in exchange for commitment' in the negotiations means that we will implement our commitments only as long as the other side implements its commitments," Esmaril Baghaei said in a press briefing on Tuesday. | "No commitment is supposed to be implemented unilaterally."
(2026-07-02). Trump Family Rakes In Billions From Crypto, Real Estate, and Legal Settlements. truthout.org New financial disclosures by President Donald Trump show that he made more than $1.4 billion from his family's various cryptocurrency ventures last year, reaping a windfall after pulling back on regulation of the industry and promoting the United States as "the crypto capital of the world." Other Trump businesses, like his resorts and golf courses, have also flourished since his return to the… |
(2026-07-02). Gaza Marks 1,000 Days Of Genocide. popularresistance.org Palestinian resistance factions released a joint statement on 2 July marking 1,000 days of Israeli genocide in the besieged Gaza Strip, while affirming their right to resistance against occupation "by all forms." | "One thousand days have passed since the beginning of the Zionist genocide in Gaza, carried out with direct support from the US administration and western governments," the joint statement said. | "We affirm our people's right to resist [occupation] in all forms, and the necessity of escalating resistance in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and all our occupied land. We reject any foreign tutelage over our pe…
(2026-07-02). Green Party expel Jewish anti-genocide activist Tony Greenstein. thecanary.co 
The Green Party has expelled Jewish outspoken anti-genocide activist Tony Greenstein, in a move that will infuriate the resistance movement. The Israel lobby has repeatedly targeted Greenstein, like the many other Jews who oppose Israel's genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The party suspended Greenstein in April 2026, caving to complaints from Israel lobbyists. […] | By
(2026-07-02). Weaponizing Civil Death To Crush Dissidents. popularresistance.org The war on information in the West has tread new grounds since the genocide in Palestine. Journalists and media outlets who report on the imperialist endeavors of the ruling class increasingly find themselves under the boot of legislators who concoct fascist legislation to act as imperial henchmen. Their methods are stretching the limits of the law with the scope and severity of the punishments imposed. Nowhere is this repression more apparent than in Germany where, since October 7 of 2023, governments have banned languages and symbols related to Palestine and many people, not only journalists but also professors…
(2026-07-02). Israel lobby group receives lottery cash to suppress NHS anti-genocide speech. thecanary.co 
The 'Board of Deputies' (BOD) is an Israel lobby group that describes its mission to "advance Israel's security, welfare and standing". And it has now boasted that it has received £1.5m in lottery cash to prevent anti-genocide and pro-Palestinian speech in the NHS. Israel lobby group Of course, it hasn't been quite that naked in […] | By
(2026-07-02). Roger Waters and Mona Miari reimagine Comfortably Numb for Gaza. newarab.com 
When It is a conversation across continents between a renowned rock musician, "an old bloke in New York City," and a Palestinian artist who grew up under occupation, whose family carries the memory of the Nakba, and who refuses, as she puts it, "to let the world become comfortably numb" to genocide. | Forty-seven years after its first release, Comfortably…
(2026-07-02). Díaz-Canel recognizes the CIGB as a bastion of Cuban science. radiohc.cu The Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) is a bastion and an example of what the Revolution can achieve when it puts science at the service of the people, stated Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) and President of the Republic, at the ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of this institution on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Why More US Troops Are Refusing To Fight Than Ever. popularresistance.org As Trump's America 250 shenanigans take over Washington, anti-war veterans, service members, and military families will march on Philadelphia for Freedom Over Fascism. Mike Prysner, US Army veteran and executive director of the Center on Conscience and War, tells BT Live that amid Trump's belligerence in Venezuela, Iran and Cuba, conscientious objector filings have surged higher than at any point since 9/11. | From the soldier on the ship that launched missiles at Caracas, to the officer at Guantanamo watching ICE detainees get processed like terrorists, Prysner says the fissures are everywhere.
(2026-07-02). "The blockade against Cuba is an act of state terrorism against an entire people" wibailoutpeople.org 
Photo: Yuniasky Crespo Baquero's X account…
(2026-07-02). "Marco Rubio: An Uncontrollable Mythomaniac" to be presented in Vado Ligure, Italy. radiohc.cu The Members' Section of Coop. Liguria in Vado Ligure will organize the public event "Men of Their Time: Marco Rubio" this Friday, July 3rd, at 5: 30 p.m. in the Punto d'Incontro Coop Hall in Vado Aurelia (Via alla Costa, first floor). Admission is free. | The event is promoted in collaboration with the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship, through the "Granma" Circle of Celle Ligure/Savona, and the USEI APS (Union of Solidarity of Ecuadorians in Italy). | The event will feature a presentation by Roberto Casella, president of the Italy-Cuba Association, who will discuss more than half a century of geopolit…
(2026-07-02). Mexican solidarity movement calls for march in defense of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Mexican Movement of Solidarity with Cuba and other organizations has called for participation in a march on July 26, the Day of National Rebellion in Cuba, in defense of the Caribbean nation. | During a press conference in the capital, the organizers specified that the march will begin at 10: 30 AM local time that day at the Hemiciclo a Juárez monument and will end in front of the former U.S. Embassy, located on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. | They called on organizations, social movements, unions, students, academics, religious groups, artists, and citizens to join this…
(2026-07-02). Cuba denounces U.S. policy for causing suffering on the island. radiohc.cu Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío has denounced Washington's political strategy against Cuba and the fact that its 'success' is measured by the suffering inflicted on the island's population. | "A certain class of politicians feels pride, and its members congratulate each other on such achievements," the deputy foreign minister stated on Thursday on his Facebook account. | In…
(2026-07-02). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-07-02). Israeli forces kill Palestinian goalkeeper Al-Ashqar in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed a Saleem Al-Ashqar, goalkeeper of the Khadamat Khan Younis club, was killed in the town of Al-Qarara, The football player was riding his bicycle to ref…
(2026-07-02). The "Board of Peace" Is Planning to Concentrate Gazans in "Hamas-Free" Enclaves. truthout.org President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" met in Cyprus this week to revive the board after months of inaction. The board's main decision out of the meetings has been to separate Palestinians into "humanitarian corridors" that enable Israel to continue its takeover of Gaza. Over two days of talks on Tuesday and Wednesday, representatives of the poorly-named "Board of Peace" created… |
(2026-07-02). Headlines for July 2, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Defends Financial Report Showing His Personal Income Soared to $2.2 Billion in 2025, Sons of Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick Profit from U.S.-Backed Kazakhstan Mining Deal, Rights Groups Demand End to Venezuela Sanctions as Earthquake Death Toll Passes 2,000, Texas Lawmaker Condemns ICE for Attempting to Deport Families to Venezuela After Massive Quakes, Sudan's Currency Plummets as Paramilitaries Besiege City of El Obeid, Russian Drones and Missiles Rain Down on Kyiv, Killing at Least 20, Palestinians Mark 1,000 Days Since Israel Began Full-Scale Assault on Gaza, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Declares…
(2026-07-02). In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises. aljazeera.com Venezuelan rescuers fight to save lives as survivors face hunger and chaos after devastating twin earthquakes.
(2026-07-02). Venezuela Earthquake Toll Reaches 2,295 Dead and 6,461 Rescued One Week After Tragedy. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—The president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, has reported the updated figures on the ongoing emergency response and the scale of the natural catastrophe that Venezuela has been suffering. | During his daily broadcast in the early afternoon this Wednesday, July 1, Rodríguez provided the latest casualty reports that mark seven days since the devastating June 24 earthquakes. | Updated casualty and rescue figures
| According to the top Venezuelan official, 2,295 people have lost their lives so far, and a further 11,267 individuals are reporte…
(2026-07-02). Ignore Your Base, Lose Your Party. levernews.com The
(2026-07-02). Everybody Moves Migrant Business Owners: Aiden from China. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Aiden Wan from China.
(2026-07-02). Frederick Douglass's Words Are More Relevant Than Ever on US's 250th Birthday. truthout.org Narratives of American "greatness" abound surrounding July 4, but by whom and for whom are they created? As we observe the U.S.'s 250th birthday, I am reminded of the words of James Baldwin, who wrote that, in the true pursuit of justice, one does not lend an ear to those who are invested in maintaining power, but instead, "one goes to the unprotected — those, precisely, who need the law's… |
(2026-07-02). How Blood Cancer Cells Enter and Damage Lungs. ummid.com A new research led by New York University (NYU) Langone Health has revealed how Leukemia or blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems.
(2026-07-02). No One Should Be In Jail Because They're Poor. popularresistance.org It was a chilly spring day when Nicole, now a 31-year-old medical social worker in Tulsa, Oklahoma, opened an unsolicited letter from a criminal defense attorney. The letter informed her that she had been charged with a felony and might have a warrant for her arrest. | Nicole had never had a run-in with the law. A single mother of three, she had spent her career helping others navigate the very systems she now found herself caught in. An eyewitness to a robbery had identified her as a suspect. Soon after, she was formally charged. A judge set her bail at $50,000.
(2026-07-02). Russia rejects Kiev ceasefire proposal as Zelensky rescue plan fails. infobrics.org Propaganda cannot hide an accurate picture of the conflict's actual progress.
(2026-07-02). US: Haitians Set to Lose Protections, Risk Return to Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A rally in support of the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants before it expires on February 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, January 28, 2026. | © 2026 Lynne Sladky/AP Photo…
(2026-07-02). Kaifeng sees summer tourism surge as holiday begins. ecns.cn Millennium City Park in Kaifeng, Henan province, is packed with visitors, as the city's tourism sector welcomes the summer vacation season.
(2026-07-02). Ram Mandir Robbery and Rise of Hindutva Thug Republic. ummid.com The Ayodhya scandal is however significant because the Ram Mandir is not merely a temple, as it is the central symbol of a political project that transformed Indian politics over the last four decades.
(2026-07-02). Interfaith vigil at Philadelphia's Christ Church calls for end to ICE raids. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? An interfaith vigil Thursday marked the nation's 250th anniversary with demands for an end to raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. | Dozens of people filled the pews at historic Christ Church in Old City, Philadelphia, singing and listening to speakers condemn President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement crackdown. | Nathalie "Talie" Cerin, a prominent member of the Haitian immigrant, spoke and sang at the vigil against ICE raids in historic Christ…
(2026-07-02). Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' as chicken welfare row erupts. thecanary.co 
Naturalist Chris Packham has led a crowd of protesters in slamming Pret A Manger. He vowed never to set foot in one of the chain's cafes until it fulfils a chicken welfare promise it made eight years ago and has since broken. Packham said: I am absolutely furious at Pret for breaking their promise to […] | By
(2026-07-02). Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany. aljazeera.com At least 34 injured after fire at the only hospital in the town of Ludwigslust; probe into the blaze is ongoing.
(2026-07-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-02). Libya: Anti-Migrant Rhetoric Fuels Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Security personnel stand guard as protesters gather outside the headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), demanding the organization leave the country and calling for an end to migrant settlement and the deportation of migrants and refugees, in Tripoli, Libya, June 4, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. | © 2026 Ayman al-Sahili/Reuters…
(2026-07-02). Sahel Countries' Withdrawal From ICC Betrays Victims. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Capt. Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso (left), Gen. Assimi Goita of Mali (center), and Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani of Niger attend the second summit on security and development in Bamako, Mali, December 23, 2025. | © 2025 Mali Government Information Center via AP Photo…
(2026-07-02). WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak officially over. aljazeera.com WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak over as final exposed person completes quarantine and tests negative.
(2026-07-02). BRICS Tourism Industry Analysis Market Set to Reach USD 8.3 Trillion by 2036. infobrics.org According to the latest industry analysis by Future Market Insights (FMI), the global BRICS tourism industry analysis market is entering a phase of sustained expansion fueled by rising domestic travel activity, rapid digitalization of booking platforms, and growing interest in cultural and heritage tourism experiences…
(2026-07-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-02). India must stop arms supply to Israel: UN Inquiry Panel Chief. ummid.com Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, Chief of United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Occupied Palestinian Territory, said India and other countries will be guilty of war crimes if they don't stop arms supply to Israel.
(2026-07-02). PLA naval ships Nanning, Hengyang begin maiden call in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy fleet arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday for a five-day visit to mark the 29th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland.
(2026-07-02). Drone show lights up Victoria Harbour to celebrate 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return. ecns.cn A total of 2,026 drones lit up the night sky over Hong Kong's Hung Hom waterfront on July 1 to mark the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.
(2026-07-02). PHON versus Pini: IA editor pulls pin on Pelican Pauline. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-02). The 2025-26 Supreme Court in review. cpusa.org 
If you are reading this article, the 2025-26 term of the Supreme Court of the United States has come to an end. The High Court voted along ideological lines in its highest profile cases. Cases involving transgender healthcare, religious parent opt-out rights, voting rights disputes, and national injunctions were determined by 6-3 votes. The recent term of the Roberts Court has drawn intense scrutiny from labor advocates, civil rights groups, and immigrant rights organizations because multiple rulings have been viewed as narrowing protections for employees, racial minorities, LGBTQ people, and undocumented immi…
(2026-07-02). How to Style Zodiac Charms with Bracelets and Necklaces. thecanary.co 
Zodiac charms have become a popular choice in the world of personalised jewellery, offering a stylish way to celebrate individuality while adding meaning to everyday accessories. Whether you choose your own star sign or wear a charm that represents someone close to you, these celestial-inspired pieces can easily complement a wide range of outfits. One […] | By
(2026-07-02). Ramaphosa calls for coordinated African response to migration challenges. sanews.gov.za Ramaphosa calls for coordinated African response to migration challenges | KINSHASA, DRC — President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is committed to managing migration in a manner that upholds human rights, protects all people living in the country, and balances citizens' concerns with the dignity and safety of foreign nationals. | The President made the remarks on Thursday during a joint engagement with the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, in Kinshasa, where the two leaders discussed the Ebola outbreak, regional cooperation and migration. | Ramaphosa said migrati…
(2026-07-02). What, to the working class, is the Fourth of July? peoplesworld.org 
Frederick Douglass's 1852 speech to the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society, entitled "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" was a scathing indictment of the hypocrisy of a slave-holding society declaring "all men equal." We can ask a related question for today: What does the Fourth of July mean to the multiracial working class …
(2026-07-02). Fourth of July celebrations, Paul Simon, 'The Sound of America' Culture Fest, Molly Tuttle and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org The Fourth of July holiday weekend builds across the Philadelphia region with a mix of large-scale celebrations and cultural programming tied to the nation's 250th anniversary. | In Philadelphia and beyond, that includes everything from community festivals and historical activations to the city's signature concert and fireworks celebration, with a star-studded lineup headlined by Christina Aguilera alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, Will Smith and The Roots. In that same historical vein, "The Sound of America," a new rock opera staged at FringeArts, reimagines the life of Benjamin Franklin through music and storytelling.
(2026-07-02). Sudan's army closes in on RSF stronghold in West Darfur. newarab.com 
(2026-07-02). Capitol Police Arrest Air Force Major During Impeachment Protest Against Trump. truthout.org A uniformed member of the United States Air Force was arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday after demonstrating against President Donald Trump and urging Congress to impeach and remove him from office. U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson was detained by Capitol Police for protesting in front of the Capitol in violation of rules that forbid demonstrations there unless… |
(2026-07-02). UP Polytechnic Round 1 Allotment Result 2026: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) is declaring today i.e. Wednesday July 01, 2026 the UP Polytechnic Round 1 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'jeecup.admissions.nic.in'.
(2026-07-02). IBM Unpacks World's 1st Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology. ummid.com In what is billed as a major semiconductor breakthrough, Tech giant IBM introduced the world's first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a revolutionary transistor architecture at the 0.7 nm, or 7 angstrom node.
(2026-07-02). Campaign for a Nuclear Free North Country. mediasanctuary.org On June 30 and July 1, events were held in nine communities to express opposition to Governor Hochul's proposal to build 5 nuclear power plants. Ann Heindenrich of the Campaign for a Nuclear Free North Country talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. about why they feel nuclear is too expensive, too slow, and too toxic.
(2026-07-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-02). What is free speech? America at 250. therealnews.com 
Transcript | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. It will be updated as soon as possible. | Michael Fox: It's good to see you, Mansa. | Mansa Musa: It's good to be seen. | Michael Fox: I want to start us in Washington at the Lincoln Memorial. | Michael Fox: I'm standing inside the mausoleum of the Lincoln Memorial. President Abraham Lincoln sitting on his chair, staring out, looking down across Washington over the reflecting pool at the Washington Monument in the Capitol. | Michael Fox: So early last fall, I went down to the Lincoln Memorial on the Washington Mall and I wanted to go…
(2026-07-02). Climate Activists Take on a New Foe: Data Centers. progressivehub.net KATE YODER | PEOPLE'S WORLD…
(2026-07-02). Meet America's real-life 'Toxic Avengers'. therealnews.com 
From the explosion of AI data centers to the increasing number of toxic spills, explosions, and industrial disasters happening across the country, corporations and the government are turning the USA into one giant "sacrifice zone." | Things are going to get worse before they get any better, and nothing is going to change unless residents of different sacrifice zones and poisoned communities, workers and unions on the frontlines of the industries poisoning us, environmental justice groups, community and faith organizations, scientists, journalists, and all others who have a stake in this fight start coming t… east palestine,Economy,labor,sacrifice zones,video,sacrifice zone
(2026-07-02). Royal Commission on cohesion hears only half the story. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-02). Trump's July 4th Jobs Report Shows American Dream Slipping Out of Reach for Many Working Families. commondreams.org Today's jobs report shows the labor market added only 57,000 jobs in June, with April and May hiring revised down by 74,000 fewer jobs than previously reported. The unemployment rate changed little at 4.2%. A total of 720,000 people left the labor force last month, pushing the share of Americans working or looking for work to its lowest level since March 2021. Beneath the headline, workers are less confident they can find a job, higher prices continue to eat into paychecks, and families feel worse about their financial situation. The share of unemployed workers who have been without a job for at least six mont…
(2026-07-02). 2026 FIFA WC: All eyes on Vozinha as countdown to Cape Verde Vs Argentina begins. ummid.com All eyes are on Vozinha as Cape Verde readies to face defending World Cup Champion Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Round or Round of 32 Match Saturday July 04, 2026.
(2026-07-02). Government condemns false information on death of a Ghanaian national. sanews.gov.za Government condemns false information on death of a Ghanaian national | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and chair of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has strongly rejected as "factually incorrect" any link between anti-irregular migration demonstrations held earlier this week and the fatal shooting of a Ghanaian national in the Western Cape. ⚪ This follows an official communication issued by Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs claiming that one of its citizens was killed on Monday during public demonstrations. ⚪ However, police reports indicate that the m…
(2026-07-02). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-07-02). The plan of a "NATO security umbrella" for Cyprus. unitedworldint.com History has shown that the real guarantee of peace in Cyprus is not promises on paper, but Türkiye's deterrent power and the Turkish Cypriot people's own state. By Hàºseyin Macit Yusuf — Former Roving Ambassador of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) A proposal reviving the painful memories of the past The proposals allegedly put …
(2026-07-02). The Founders Never Meant The US To Be A Democracy. popularresistance.org One of the great contradictions of American life is that we think of ourselves as a democracy, a model for the world, but one with a profoundly rich elite that exercises enormous influence over politics. Although we often feel (correctly) that democracy is eroding in the United States, we shouldn't forget that, despite our image, our state was never designed to be a democracy. Our situation, in which an insanely rich oligarchy is nudging aside the last remnants of popular power, emerges from the governmental structures that James Madison and his fellow Founders intended.
(2026-07-02). Vile abuse and targeted by Murdoch media. The cost of speaking out against Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
Executive director of the Jewish Council of Australia, Sarah Schwartz, has told the Bondi Royal Commission of sustained abuse by pro-Israel activists. Michael West Media reports. SPECIAL REPORT: By Stephanie Tran Giving evidence before Australia's Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, Sarah Schwartz, a human rights lawyer, said attacks from pro-Israel groups sought to…
(2026-07-02). South Jersey woman opts for mediation in eminent domain fight over her Whitesboro property. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A South Jersey woman whose 2.4-acre property in Middle Township has been the target for an eminent domain claim as part of a plan for a major housing development project opted to enter mediation during a court hearing Wednesday. | Dawn Robinson faces an
(2026-07-02). Desperately Missing Susan. fpif.org Susan George passed away in February of this year. It is good to have waited this long for the movement to give her a proper send-off, for we have finally absorbed the shock of her departure and realized what a jewel we have lost. | What can one say about Susan George in 15 minutes? One can just scratch the surface of a truly multi-faceted life and personality. Only a biography will do her justice, and I hope one of her many admirers will do one soon. | But let me begin by saying that Susan wrote at least 15 books, all of them of great importance to the progressive movement, two of which definitely belong to the…
(2026-07-02). Judge Blocks Pentagon "Escort" Policy for Journalists Entering the Building. truthout.org A federal judge has blocked, for now, a Department of Defense (DOD) policy that limits press access to the Pentagon, the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to restrict press freedoms in the building. The policy in question required reporters to be escorted onto the premises by DOD officials, and closely followed as they seek to speak with sources. |
(2026-07-02). Right-wingers attack Lloyds over Canary debanking scandal. thecanary.co 
On 30 June, we reported that Lloyds are debanking the Canary. In the aftermath, we were proud to see independent media figures and activists rallying around us. We'd be remiss, however, if we didn't acknowledge that some on the right have also spoken out: The Canary has been debanked by Lloyds. Debanking is one of […] | By
(2026-07-02). Israeli forces killed 54 Palestinian children in 2025 in West Bank, highest rate since 1967: What we know. mronline.org 
Israeli forces killed 54 Palestinian children and teenagers in the occupied West Bank in 2025, the highest annual toll since Israel occupied the territory in 1967, Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem said, amid a surge in Israeli violence that has killed more than 1,080 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 2023.
(2026-07-02). Socialist Equality Party (UK) Supporters Campaign 2026: "It's our job to show in practice who the real socialists are" wsws.org Andrew, a construction worker, told SEP campaigners: "The people do not realise how much power they have. The masses have to take the power. There needs to be a redistribution of wealth, and that is why I like socialism."
(2026-07-02). Colorado Primary Results Register Another Victory for Democratic Socialism. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat Melat Kiros, Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez, are hardly household names. But if President Trump and his MAGA allies have their way they will soon be. Kiros who won the Democratic nomination for Congress and the other three who prevailed in Democratic congressional primaries in New York are all Democratic …
(2026-07-02). Historic 'March of America's Mayors' commemorates independence and celebrates local democracy. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of mayors from across the United States gathered at Independence National Historical Park Thursday morning for a bipartisan march and symposium focused on the role of cities in American democracy ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. | The mayors, including members of the United States Conference of Mayors and the Pennsylvania Municipal League, marched from Sixth and Market streets to Independence Hall, where Mayor Cherelle Parker delivered remarks, before continui…
(2026-07-02). Trump administration indicts Olympic athlete for Reflecting Pool vandalism. aljazeera.com David Hearn could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, but critics question the legitimacy of Trump's claims.
(2026-07-02). Hungary's Sovereignty Protection Office Abolished. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of the National Assembly vote to approve legislation to abolish the Sovereignty Protection Office during a parliamentary session in Budapest, Hungary, June 30, 2026. | © 2026 Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-07-02). Amnesty condemns UK's £377m arms sales to UAE as it documents RSF atrocities. thecanary.co 
Amnesty International has condemned the UK Government's continued arms exports to the United Arab Emirates as "impossible to accept", accusing ministers of prioritising diplomatic ties over averting mass atrocities in Sudan. The UK — under Starmer's government — has approved £377 million in arms sales to the UAE since July 2024, despite being aware that […] | By
(2026-07-02). After suspension, US resumes dollar shipments to Iraq. newarab.com 
The Haider Al-Aboudi, spokesperson for the Iraqi prime minister, told the newspaper, "Dollar shipments to Iraq
(2026-07-02). Tennessee Professor Fired Over Charlie Kirk Comments Receives $1.9M Settlement. newsone.com 
Source: JOSH EDELSON / Getty | A former professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville has received a $1.9 million settlement after being fired for a private Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death. |
(2026-07-02). PBS News Is Wrong, Climate Change Is Not Causing Georgia's Drought. wattsupwiththat.com The PBS "journalists" should be ashamed of the slant of this coverage. They offered no pushback whatsoever on the suggestion that Georgia's drought was unprecedented or part of a pattern of worsening drought, which it is not. The data are publicly available and easily found for any intrepid reporter to discover. It seems that PBS was far more interested in using a tough year for farmers as part of a larger climate alarmist narrative push, than actually digging into the truth.
(2026-07-02). World Bank approves Morocco clean energy project. newarab.com 
The World Bank board of directors on Thursday approved $265 million in financing to support construction of a new pumped hydropower storage plant in Morocco, two days after abandoning a goal to devote 45% of its lending resources to climate-related projects. | The water will…
(2026-07-02). RRB Group D CEN 08/2024 CBT Result Announced, Check Now. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced today i.e. Wednesday July 01, 2026 on its official as well as regional websites the result of the candidates who appeared in the RRB Group D (CEN 08/2024) Computer Based Test (CBT).
(2026-07-02). Everywhere we went, the screens were dark. electronicintifada.net Where do you watch a World Cup match in Nuseirat with just 10 minutes of electricity a day?
(2026-07-02). European People's Party Leader: "We cannot kill our industry due to climate change" wattsupwiththat.com The five stages of Europe's climate grief: The bargaining stage.
(2026-07-02). Finland prepares to go nuclear. infobrics.org This measure would make the country more vulnerable, not safer, in the event of a conflict.
(2026-07-02). Will the end of TPS for Haitians mean a caregiving crisis in US? aljazeera.com Immigrants with temporary protection more likely to work in healthcare, representing 15 percent of noncitizen workers.
(2026-07-02). Ebola deaths pass 400 in the DRC as US guts surveillance systems to stop it. wsws.org The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than any before it, precisely as Washington dismantles the global public health infrastructure built to contain such threats.
(2026-07-02). Big Tech is turning A.I.'s dystopia into reality. mronline.org 
A.I. Artificial Intelligence imagined a world where corporations sell artificial love to a society starved of human connection. Twenty-five years later, Silicon Valley is trying to build it.
(2026-07-02). Latvia and Ukraine taunt Moscow with joint drone plant near Russia's border. infobrics.org Ironically, the Kiev regime's drones entering the airspace of the Baltic Chihuahuas and crashing on their way to targets inside Russia are the main danger for the citizens of these countries.
(2026-07-02). Trump's UFC Cage Fight Is an Apt Metaphor for Nation Built on Colonial Violence. truthout.org "On July 4th, 1776 … the United States became the greatest force for freedom, justice, equality, and prosperity in the history of the world," President Donald Trump declared in a promotional video for the Freedom 250 campaign, the administration's flagship initiative commemorating the U.S.'s semiquincentennial. Among the centerpiece events planned for the nation's 250th birthday celebration was an… |
(2026-07-02). Sorry, climate change is still dangerous, no matter what nonsense Trump emits. peoplesworld.org 
As the climate-change landscape evolves, new forms of scientific disinformation emerge. Just this week, President Trump spread one of the latest false claims: that the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) announced the world does not face climate catastrophe, and that it's "alarmism" to acknowledge that currently projected amounts of global heating might …
(2026-07-02). As heat wave spreads across the US, data centers strain electrical grids. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by A heat wave is spreading across the U.S. this week that will affect over
(2026-07-02). Tidbits-July 2 — Reader Comments: Birthright Citizenship Upheld Just Barely; Democratic Socialist Beliefs — New York City and Denver Elections; Woody Guthrie Keeps Resonating; Iran War Made Rich Even Richer; Chile Sentences Pinochet's Agents; More… portside.org Tidbits-July 2 — Reader Comments: Birthright Citizenship Upheld Just Barely; Democratic Socialist Beliefs — New York City and Denver Elections; Woody Guthrie Keeps Resonating; Iran War Made Rich Even Richer; Chile Sentences Pinochet's Agents; More… |
(2026-07-02). "Rule of Law vs. Rule of Billionaires" : Supreme Court Says Trump Can Fire Regulators, Except at Fed. democracynow.org 
In a 6-3 ruling this week that overturned nine decades of precedent, the Supreme Court granted President Donald Trump the power to fire and replace officials at independent government agencies like the Federal Trade Commission. But in a separate 5-4 decision, the justices ruled that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can stay in her job as she challenges Trump's efforts to fire her. | The seemingly contradictory rulings suggest a two-tier system of regulation, says Alvaro Bedoya, a former FTC commissioner who was fired by Trump last year. The independence and stability of the Federal Reserve is important to…
(2026-07-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-02). The US oligarchy's crime boss: Trump pocketed $2.2 billion in 2025. wsws.org An annual income of $2.2 billion, equivalent to the incomes of 37,931 US autoworkers, computes to $251,000 per hour.
(2026-07-02). UAH v6.1 Global Temperature Update for June, 2026: +0.46 deg. C. wattsupwiththat.com The Version 6.1 global average lower tropospheric temperature (LT) anomaly for June, 2026 was +0.46 deg. C departure from the 1991-2020 mean, which is down from the May, 2026 value of +0.53 deg. C.
(2026-07-02). A Record 215 Goals Scored in 2026 Football WC Group Stage. ummid.com A record 215 goals were scored in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage held from June 11 to 27, 2026.
(2026-07-02). The Trump Administration's Shameless Snuff-Film Fixation. fpif.org Half a decade later and I still remember his voice. A young man lies on the ground, begging, pleading, screaming as another man, swinging a machete, forces him to place his right arm on a small wooden bench. The attacker wants to make things easier on himself. | But it was never going to be easy. | The assailant begins hacking away. Swinging the panga again and again and again, taunting his victim as he delivers the blows. It unfolds slowly. You learn that even for a strong man with a large, sharp blade, it's difficult to amputate an arm. Excruciatingly difficult. | It's got to be the longest 1 minute and 18 seco…
(2026-07-02). Continuous threats, attacks of mosques leave US Muslims on edge. newarab.com 
Over the past several years, A "There are community members co…
(2026-07-02). Minneapolis: Freedom Fighters plead not guilty in federal conspiracy case tied to immigration protests. wibailoutpeople.org 
Ahead of her arraignment, Treasure Thoreson told supporters that the charges against her and her 14 co-defendants are political retribution by the Trump Administration for opposing ICE. "This case we're here for today is all about intimidation and repression," Thoreson said. "The federal government is terrified of our ability to organize about the strength of …
(2026-07-02). Mothin Ali calls Lloyds debanking the Canary an 'attack on democracy'. thecanary.co 
As we reported on Tuesday 30 June, Lloyds have debanked the Canary. Few politicians have acknowledged the issue, but the Greens' Mothin Ali has now spoken out: Debanking a news outlet is a direct attack on democracy! t.co/OM0rfr65i2 — Mothin Ali (@MothinAli) July 2, 2026 Canary debanked We reported on 30 June that: Lloyds has not […] | By
(2026-07-02). US and "Israel" sign illegal agreement for permanent US embassy compound on stolen Palestinian land in Jerusalem. thecanary.co 
"Israel" and the US have signed a 99-year lease agreement to establish a permanent US embassy compound in Jerusalem. The move is deeply contentious. It not only reinforces Washington's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the Zionist state; it also involves land that was stolen from Palestinian families. Stolen Palestinian land On 1 July, […] | By
(2026-07-02). What the Fourth of July looks like to the unfree. peoplesworld.org 
Arguably, the first American Fourth of July speech took place in 1634. Allow me to explain. In 1838, twelve years before The Scarlet Letter was published and sixty-two years after the Declaration of Independence, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote a historical sketch that called out his country's anti-democratic compulsions. "Endicott and the Red Cross" accurately relates an …
(2026-07-02). Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing. aljazeera.com Scallop fishing had been banned in the New England waters since 1994 on account of overfishing.
(2026-07-02). Governor Josh Shapiro: "You Can't BS Your Way Through Sports" whyy.org In this special episode, recorded live at the World Cup, we spoke with Governor Shapiro to talk about what it means for the city of Philadelphia to host a global event.
(2026-07-02). Deschamps breaks World Cup record after 48 years. thecanary.co 
French manager Didier Deschamps has continued to make history at the World Cup finals, becoming the most successful manager in the tournament's history with 18 wins, surpassing the previous record of 17 held by Germany's Helmut Schà∂n. The new record came after he led the French national team to a 3—0 victory over Sweden in […] | By
(2026-07-02). Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina's footballers. aljazeera.com Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a new generation.
(2026-07-02). Mainland condemns DPP for stoking cross-strait confrontation. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson Thursday accused Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities of turning a blind eye to infringement by Japan and the Philippines and to the harm caused to the interests of people in Taiwan, while taking the opportunity to spread separatist fallacies advocating "Taiwan independence" and incite confrontation with the mainland.
(2026-07-02). Ukraine's EU entry In jeopardy? Zelensky alludes to huge Poland row, says we've got 'some internal questions'. hindustantimes.com President Volodymyr Zelensky responds to questions about Ukraine's EU accession amid tensions with Poland and Hungary. He addresses concerns over a Ukrainian military unit name linked to WWII-era nationalist forces and resulting diplomatic fallout with Poland. Zelensky stresses commitment to EU reforms, unity, and cooperation during wartime, while acknowledging "internal questions" with neighboring states. The discussion also covers Hungary's reservations, EU unanimity requirements, and Ukraine's goal of joining the European Union. The exchange highlights growing diplomatic friction among wartime allies. It under…
(2026-07-02). Scotland just banned glue traps. So why is England trailing behind? thecanary.co 
Scotland completely banned rodent glue traps on Wednesday 1 July 2026. But this stunning animal rights victory only exposes the lethal loopholes that still exist in England. Once more, we are dragging our feet on yet more animal rights laws. The Westminster cabal passed a partial ban in 2024, but it left a gaping hole. […] | By
(2026-07-02). Tianjin Port receives largest-draft vessel in its history. ecns.cn The "Zhonghai Ronghua," the vessel with the largest draft to call at Tianjin Port since its opening, arrived in Tianjin on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Electricity reforms expand service coverage across China, report says. ecns.cn China has built the world's largest electricity supply system, serving nearly 800 million users, the National Energy Administration said in a report.
(2026-07-02). Ofcom Taken to Court After Clearing Talk TV's 'Torrent of Transphobia'. bylinetimes.com Legal campaigners at Good Law Project have launched a legal challenge against broadcast regulator Ofcom, arguing that the public body has failed to take action to stop Murdoch-owned station Talk (formerly TalkTV and TalkRadio) from allegedly "breaking the law with a torrent of misinformation and transphobic hate." | Ofcom received complaints from Good Law Project and 21,000 of its supporters on 18 July 2025 about 11 programmes broadcast on Talk, complaining about how the programmes, its presenters and guests discussed transgender issues. Talk is broadcast on radio and as video online, after News UK shuttered i…
(2026-07-02). Maharashtra TET goes online from 2027. ummid.com The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) exam will be held in Online Mode i.e. CBT — Computer Based Test mode, from its next edition to be held in 2027.
(2026-07-02). Technical Note on the Possible Variation in Sea Level Rise "Accelerations" over the Next 5 Years. wattsupwiththat.com "The quadratic extrapolation used in the 2018 Nerem et al. paper is considered scientifically acceptable as a descriptive diagnostic to detect current acceleration, but it is not intended to be a definitive physical projection of future sea levels. | While fitting a curve to 25 years and extending it for 80 is often criticized in statistics, the authors used it primarily as a ""thought experiment"" to demonstrate that observed satellite data is already tracking with high-end climate models."
(2026-07-02). Indonesia Must Lead ASEAN Back Into the Game. unitedworldint.com The Supply-Chain Moment By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer 2026 won't be remembered for a single summit, a chairmanship slogan, or a carefully worded communiqué. It will be remembered for something colder and more structural: whether Southeast Asia adapted to a world that is no longer simply "globalized," but reorganized—by tariffs, industrial policy, export controls, strategic rivalry, …
(2026-07-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-02). new party puts their independence at risk. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-02). What should children learn in the age of AI? China explores solution. ummid.com With the focus to find answer to this question, schools and local communities at WhalesBot's AI+Robotics Exploration Centers spread across China are building spaces focused less on passive technology consumption and more on hands-on interaction with robotics, engineering, coding, competitions, drones, and real-world experimentation.
(2026-07-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-02). China sets 2035 goal for AI-powered industrial internet development. ecns.cn China has released new guidelines to accelerate the development of its industrial internet, setting a goal of building a world-leading system by 2035 through deeper integration of artificial intelligence.
(2026-07-02). Navy Already Looking For Alternatives To Its Brand New AARGM-ER Radar Busting Missile (Updated). twz.com 
The U.S. Navy has now made it clear it is at least exploring an alternative to the still-in-development AGM-88G
(2026-07-02). Can I Own a Home in Makkah, Madinah? New Saudi Real Estate Law Explained. ummid.com The Saudi Cabinet on Friday June 23, 2026 approved the executive regulations for the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis which allows foreigners to own properties in the Two Holy Cities — Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah.
(2026-07-02). Hong Kong Reunification Raceday held at Sha Tin. ecns.cn To celebrate the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Hong Kong Jockey Club hosted the Hong Kong Reunification Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Oyarzabal scores two goals as Spain dominates Austria in World Cup knockout. aljazeera.com Mikel Oyarzabal's brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16.
(2026-07-02). The Parralell Between Ram Mandir Chanda Chori and Somnath Plunder. ummid.com The similarities between the temples destroyed by the likes of Ghazni and present Ram Temple Trust under the control of present dispensation is uncanny.
(2026-07-02). Govt launches FCRA 2.0 Portal, e-OCI Card: What's New? ummid.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday June 30, 2026 launched FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCT Card — the two new initiatives that he said will enhance convenience for citizens and organisations, and more than 50 lakh OCI cardholders.
(2026-07-02). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-07-02). The Canary finances in doubt after Lloyds shuts account. newarab.com 
Dozens of media workers were left in financial limbo this week after one of the UK's largest banks The publication, known for its coverage of UK politics and
(2026-07-02). WI BOPM: Fight Poverty, Racism War Not Immigrants! No Borders in the Workers' Struggle! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-02). Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support. newarab.com 
The United States has said it will prevent the United Nations from supporting an African Union peacekeeping mission in The nearly 12,000-strong AU mission props up the fragile government in Mogadishu, helping it push back al Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab militants, whose previous offensives have brought them within striking distance of the capital and who control large swaths of the countryside in southern…
(2026-07-02). SCOTUS Guts TPS While Core Civic, GEO, Palantir Make Millions w/ Jesse Franzblau. thealtworld.com "ICE's budget is bigger than the Justice Department, the FBI, and all other federal agencies combined — and larger than around the top 10 militaries in the world… Congress gave $75 billion — then another $70 billion — with no restrictions. A blank check." | And private prison companies are cashing it, according to Jesse Franzblau, Associate Director of Policy with the National Immigrant Justice Center. With the US Supreme Court ruling Trump can end TPS protections for more than 350,000 immigrants from Haiti and Syria, the Temporary Protected Status program looks set to die by year's end withou…
(2026-07-02). The Life of a Local Farmer at Maple View Farm. mediasanctuary.org Kyle Nisonger is the owner of Maple View Farm, an organic produce farm in Dutchess County. Kyle spoke with correspondent Lavender about what it's like being a small town farmer in the current economy and climate. | You can get more details about Maple View Farm at mapleviewfarmny.com and on Instagram @maple_view_farm_ny. You can also reach Kyle by phone at 203-249-1925 or by email at Kyle.Nisonger@gmail.com. | (This interview was recorded in May 2026.)…
(2026-07-02). Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue. longwarjournal.org Syria has completed the formation of its new People's Assembly, appointing the final 70 members of parliament as part of the country's political transition following the fall of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, security tensions persist along the Israeli border, where recent clashes and Israeli military operations underscore the complex security environment.
(2026-07-02). China, EU establish trade and investment consultation mechanism. ecns.cn China and the European Union have confirmed the establishment of a bilateral trade and investment consultation mechanism, according to a joint statement issued Tuesday.
(2026-07-02). Burkina Faso Forces Closure of UN Human Rights Office. hrw.org Click to expand Image | United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk during the opening of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, February 23, 2026. | © 2026 Valentin Flauraud/Keystone via AP Photo…
(2026-07-02). Our Honest Review Of Ascent Funding In 2026. moguldom.com If you are in need of private loans for your education, there are plenty of lenders out there who may be able to give you what you need. We understand though that it can be a pain in the behind to go through and look at every single option out there, still ending up feeling …
(2026-07-02). Trump's $2.2 billion earnings called 'staggering grift on a scale never seen'. thecanary.co 
The US President Donald Trump's mandatory financial disclosure is out, and it shows that he hauled in at least $2.2 billion in 2025, his first year back for his second term in the White House. That's a shocking $1.6 billion more than the $622 million he scraped together in 2024, back when he was just […] | By
(2026-07-02). Supreme Court opens new channel for big donor money in federal campaigns. nationofchange.org The 6-3 ruling strikes down limits on coordinated party spending, giving political committees more power to work directly with candidates before the midterms.
(2026-07-02). Newsflash: The mythical has never existed. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-02). Wisconsin: Voces de la Frontera ICE Emergency Hotline 1-800-427-0213. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-02). Flock Safety Credibility Lost as it Repeatedly Lies to City Councils, Police Departments, and Public Across the Country. aclu.org The ACLU documents how an automatic license plate reader company has lied about its operations, signaling a need for reputable governments to avoid working with Flock Safety.
(2026-07-02). Wenzhou, Rio de Janeiro sign letter of intent to establish sister-city ties. ecns.cn Wenzhou City in east China's Zhejiang Province and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil signed a letter of intent to establish sister-city relations on Tuesday.
(2026-07-02). Milwaukee, July 18, 2026: Register To Vote! wibailoutpeople.org 
Las próximas elecciones ayudarán a determinar el liderazgo y el futuro de nuestro estado. Visita este evento gratuito para obtener información de calidad y los recursos que necesitas para prepararte para votar. °Nuestro voto es nuestro poder! —- Upcoming elections will help determine the leadership and future of our state. Stop by this free event …