(2026-07-04). Crooked Donald and the Strait of Hormuz. juancole.com (
(2026-07-04). U.S. Military Overstretch in the Middle East and Europe's Opportunity. moderndiplomacy.eu The most recent dispute between the United States, Israel, and Iran is likely to lead to an unprecedented situation where both sides of the Atlantic share a remarkable level of consensus about it. While the American perspective mainly focuses on how costly and inefficient US involvement in the Middle East is (Payne, 2024; Kavanagh & …
(2026-07-04). The One That Came Out on Top: How Iran Won the Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu The Iranians have come out on top after the conflict. They have demonstrated themselves as a pure and united nation by not dividing into small factions during the recent militarily confrontation with the United States and Israel. The Americans and Israelis were seemed to be launching a shock and awe strategy against the Iranians to …
(2026-07-04). The Earthquake In Venezuela And The Politics Of Disaster. popularresistance.org On 24 June 2026, a set of back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela, just months after the United States bombed the capital city and kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and National Assembly member Cilia Flores. The year has been unkind to Venezuela, whose people have been under attack by the United States since the start of the Bolivarian Revolution. This week's newsletter carries our latest red alert, 'Truth Amid the Rubble', published in collaboration with the International Peoples' Assembly, ALBA Movimientos, Sociedad Patriótica, La Union Comunera, Fuerza Patriótica Alexis Vive, and Frente Francisco de Miranda…
(2026-07-04). Juan Cole: Gaza Genocide is a World-Historical Event (TRT). juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — | Here is my recent interview on 1000 days of the Gaza War with TRT World News. | Computer-Generated Transcript: | TRT Interviewer: Juan Cole is the Richard P. Mitchell Distinguished University Professor of…
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). Could Israel really build settlements in Gaza? aljazeera.com After a genocidal war and famine, leading Israeli politicians say they are now ready to settle Gaza.
(2026-07-04). Cuba is not a Failed State It is a Besieged State. wibailoutpeople.org 
This statement is a response to the ongoing blockade against Cuba and the propaganda derived from it. We hope you will endorse it, but we also hope you will commit to emergency actions if the Trump Administration follows through with their threats to invade Cuba. Read and Sign Onto the Statement…
(2026-07-04). Saturday 7/11: No War on Cuba. indybay.org la Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck ave., Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-04). Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates. aljazeera.com Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt's win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings.
(2026-07-04). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Ronaldo sends message to Venezuelan earthquake survivor. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivor, recovering in hospital.
(2026-07-04). Return Venezuela's Stolen Wealth For Full Quake Recovery. scheerpost.com Jill Clark-Gollub, Popular Resistance. In the wake of devastating earthquakes, and for a full recovery, "It is time to return to Venezuela what rightfully belongs to Venezuela." SanctionsKill/Americas Without Sanctions invites international solidarity activists and organizations to sign and share the following statement here. We extend our full solidarity and condolences to the Venezuelan people as they grapple …
(2026-07-04). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Venezuela Activates Caracas La Guaira Air Bridge for Post-Quake Aid. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Government mobilizes comprehensive relief efforts following devastating quakes, ensuring vital supplies reach affected communities in La Guaira and Caracas. | The Government of Venezuela, through the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB, in Spanish), has activated an air bridge connecting Caracas, the nation's capital, with Caraballeda, in La Guaira state, to guarantee the distribution of supplies and assistance in areas devastated by recent earthquakes. | This crucial humanitarian operation, initiated on July 2, underscores the national commitment to emergency response and social welfare. | From th…
(2026-07-04). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez Holds Press Conference with International Correspondents, Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,595. orinocotribune.com During an international press conference at La Carlota Airport in Caracas on Thursday, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated that, following the two earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela last week, targeted media campaigns were launched to manufacture chaos and hinder ongoing search-and-rescue efforts. | Reflecting on the disaster, Rodríguez noted that the events of June 24 constituted "a natural tragedy of a scale we never imagined, even though we knew a seismic event could occur in our country." | Providing an official update on the casualties, she reported that the confirmed death toll…
(2026-07-04). Arias sends Colombia into World Cup last-16 with 1-0 win over Ghana. aljazeera.com The World Cup round of 32 ends with Colombia beating Ghana 1-0, as Jhon Arias sends the South Americans through.
(2026-07-04). The First Indigenous Women in Congress Carry a Legacy Older Than American Democracy Itself. portside.org The First Indigenous Women in Congress Carry a Legacy Older Than American Democracy Itself |
(2026-07-04). China-ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue held in Dunhuang. ecns.cn The China-ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue, themed "Enduring heritage, shared beauty for all," was held in Dunhuang, Gansu province, on Thursday.
(2026-07-04). Trump praises army, rails against communism in US 250th anniversary speech. aljazeera.com At Mount Rushmore Trump warns of 'communist menace', ties rhetoric to immigration ahead of November midterms.
(2026-07-04). NDRC disburses 200 billion yuan in ultra-long special treasury bonds for 2026 equipment upgrades. ecns.cn A total of 200 billion yuan (about 29.39 billion U.S. dollars) of ultra-long special treasury bonds has been disbursed in three batches to support equipment upgrades this year, the country's top economic planner announced on Friday.
(2026-07-04). How Global Heating's Red Glare Spoiled America's 250th, with Trump's Help. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — In 1850, the anti-slavery, unionist President
(2026-07-04). Prospective UK PM Burnham rules out early general election. newarab.com 
Burnham – currently the only candidate to replace Starmer, who resigned as Labour leader and prime minister last month – is Participating in an "Ask Me Anything…
(2026-07-04). What the Asia-Pacific needs is stability and cooperation, not turmoil and division: FM. ecns.cn What the Asia-Pacific needs is stability and cooperation rather than turmoil and division, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-07-04). Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-07-04). National Call In Day, July 6, 2026: Stand With Immigrants' Rights Activist Nadia Topete! wibailoutpeople.org 
MONDAY, National Call In Day, July 6: Stand With Immigrants' Rights Activist Nadia Topete! Say No to Grand Jury Repression! On July 1, law enforcement came to the home of immigrants' rights activist and Centro CSO member, Nadia Topete, to deliver a second subpoena ordering her to speak in front of a grand jury on …
(2026-07-04). Ecological corridor takes shape along Grand Canal in Hebei. ecns.cn In recent years, Nanpi County in Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, has systematically advanced greening and beautification projects along the Grand Canal.
(2026-07-04). NATO's Credibility Crisis: When the Alliance Survives But the Guarantee Dies. moderndiplomacy.eu Last Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European defense ministers that Article 5 the collective defense clause binding NATO together for 75 years was now conditional on specific defense spending targets. No longer would an attack on one member automatically trigger American response. Instead, response would depend on whether that member had met Washington's …
(2026-07-04). Scenic Youshui River gorge draws visitors to Hubei. ecns.cn The Maodong Cave and Ata Gorge along the Youshui River in Laifeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei province, has attracted numerous visitors with their picturesque scenery.
(2026-07-04). Trump says American identity under 'renewed attack' as US turns 250. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers a speech during a celebration for the 250th anniversary of US independence, at Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, US, July 3, 2026. — ReutersTrump claims a "communist menace" is resurging in the US.President says newcomers must "love what we…
(2026-07-04). Qingdao Port opens new Vietnam direct shipping route. ecns.cn Qingdao Port of Shandong Port Group has launched a new direct container service to Vietnam, further expanding its shipping network in Southeast Asia.
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-04). ANY WALMART IS FLAMMABLE! EVERY SLAVE PATROLLER IS MORTAL! indybay.org NO justice NO peace…
(2026-07-04). Saturday 7/4: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Samouni Road" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ckej……
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). Monday 7/6: Phone Zap for. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YyqMkDW……
(2026-07-04). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-04). 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…
(2026-07-04). ´Der falsche Schluss, den ein Europà§er aus der Vergangenheitsbewà§ltigung ziehen kà∂nnte, ist dass wir etwas Besseres sind ª. strategic-culture.su Roger Kà∂ppel, Eigentàºmer und Chefredakteur der ´Die Weltwoche ª, àºber Russland, westliche Arroganz, die Gefahr eines Weltkriegs und die falschen Lehren, die die Deutschen aus der Geschichte gezogen haben. | Teil zwei | Ich finde das àºberhaupt nichts positives was da jetzt passiert in Deutschland. Nicht, weil ich fàºr eine nicht Aufarbeitung der Vergangenheit wà§re. Ganz im Gegenteil. Ich finde es hochgradig wichtig, dass wir diese Lektion der 12 Jahre —1933 bis 1945 — uns immer wieder vor Augen fàºhren als schlimmste bis jetzt erlebte, zumindest im à&o…
(2026-07-04). New Zealand: Labour's hollow promises in lead up to November election. wsws.org Labour's record demonstrates that it is a party of big business that shares the National Party-led government's agenda of militarism and austerity.
(2026-07-04). How Congress manipulates its own rules to make sure Israel still gets its weapons. mondoweiss.net 
This week offered a clear example of how elected officials in Washington, D.C., bend their own rules to keep weapons flowing to Israel. Political results outside Washington this week also showed us why this may soon change.
(2026-07-04). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-04). City of Vallejo Releases Sanitized Report On Police Badge-Bending Ritual. indybay.org Vallejo officials hid evidence of police misconduct from public for years…
(2026-07-04). Multiple achievements unveiled at opening of 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference. ecns.cn A series of key reports and initiatives were released at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-07-04). Canada to host new multilateral bank to fund imperialist war. wsws.org The Liberal government, led by former central bank governor Mark Carney, has played the leading role in the development of this new multilateral bank, as part of its effort to drastically increase Canada's military spending and cultivate military ties with powers other than its historic military-strategic ally south of the border.
(2026-07-04). Thirty-two years on, young Rwandans reflect on progress, pain and hope. aljazeera.com For many young Rwandans, Liberation Day is as much about the future as the past.
(2026-07-04). Stolen Buddhist statue from Hainan appears in Beijing museum. ecns.cn A bronze Buddhist statue displayed at the Guanfu Museum in Beijing is suspected of a nationally registered cultural relic stolen from the Temple of the Five Lords in south China's Hainan Province more than two decades ago.
(2026-07-04). Why Many In Hawai'i Won't Celebrate 250th Anniversary Of The US. popularresistance.org Even though it's the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, many in Hawai'i, the 50th territory to "join"/acquire U.S. statehood, will not be celebrating. | When you better know the history of how rich and greedy U.S. citizens, many descendants of the missionaries from the 1830s, conducted a coup that overthrew the government of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1893 you will understand why for many in Hawai'I, both Hawaiians and settler-colonists like me, there will be no celebration on July 4th. | Add to the coup, a go along U.S. Congress, similar to what we have today, that illegally "annexed" Hawai'i…
(2026-07-04). 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. wsws.org The 250th anniversary of the founding document of the American Revolution is being marked by the staggering crisis and decay of those original democratic principles.
(2026-07-04). Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi opens scoring but Argentina taken to extra time by Cape Verde, which threatened greatest World Cup upset.
(2026-07-04). The Times May Be A-Changin'. wattsupwiththat.com The natives are increasingly restless, un-subservient, outraged at their ruling classes, and ready to replace the current authoritarian system. The status quo cannot go on forever.
(2026-07-04). Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies. newarab.com 
Iranians began to gather on Friday for the funeral ceremonies of Iranian authorities have planned a marathon
(2026-07-04). Spain Blacklists Palantir Over Domestic Security Concerns. popularresistance.org Spain's government launched a blacklist of CIA-backed Palantir Technologies from public and private state-controlled entities, Spanish media reported on 1 July. | The Spanish Prime Minister's Office issued directives to companies under the State Society of Industrial Participations (SEPI) to cease future contracting due to security concerns and worries regarding the vulnerability of sensitive state data. | The ban targets organizations handling high-level communications and military intelligence, including Indra, Telefonica, and the shipbuilder Navantia.
(2026-07-04). 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…
(2026-07-04). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-04). 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…
(2026-07-04). Ahead of Morocco vs Canada at the World Cup, comparisons arise with the 2022 team. aljazeera.com Despite the ups and downs between the two World Cups, Morocco have once again risen as the top Arab and African team.
(2026-07-04). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-04). Tianjin Port welcomes deepest-draft international cargo vessel in its history. ecns.cn China's Tianjin Port on Wednesday welcomed the deepest-draft international cargo vessel in its history, as the ultra-large bulk carrier Zhonghai Ronghua berthed with a maximum draft of 22.18 meters while carrying 311,000 metric tons of cargo.
(2026-07-04). FIFA World Cup: Round of 16 match schedule and which teams qualified. aljazeera.com Full list of teams in the World Cup's last-16, who they play for a place in the quarterfinals and match start times.
(2026-07-04). Blue book says China is warming at a faster rate than the global average. ecns.cn China is warming at a faster rate than the global average, according to the Blue Book on Climate Change in China 2026 released on Thursday.
(2026-07-04). From Vietnam to Today: Ron Kovic on War, Peace and Never Giving Up. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer More than fifty-five years after they first met during an anti-Vietnam War march in Los Angeles, Robert Scheer and Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic reunite for a deeply personal conversation about friendship, war, trauma, and hope. Kovic reflects on the wounds he has carried since being paralyzed in Vietnam, the lifelong cost of war …
(2026-07-04). PBOC reports net 10 bln yuan liquidity injection in June. ecns.cn China's central bank injected a net 10 billion yuan (about 1.47 billion U.S. dollars) of liquidity through open-market government bond purchases and sales in June, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said on Friday.
(2026-07-04). Philly POPS performs at Independence Park with Idina Menzel, even as heat wave forces cancellation of other July 4 events. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Despite the brutal heat that forced many of Philadelphia's Independence Day celebrations to be canceled Friday, the Philly Pops played on with Temperatures peaked in the triple digits earlier in the afternoon, less than 24 hours after record-breaking
(2026-07-04). Requiem for America on the Fourth of July. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges ScheerPost Neoliberalism, better understood by its less sanitized term cutthroat capitalism, is the poison that destroyed our democracy. It gave the billionaire class and corporations the ideological cover to impoverish the working class, impose crippling austerity, hollow out democratic institutions, buy off our two ruling political parties and deform our courts into appendages of …
(2026-07-04). Australia: Karl Stefanovic's turn from breakfast compere to the far-right. wsws.org Stefanovic's trajectory is part of a broader lurch to the right by the political and media establishment.
(2026-07-04). The Horrifying Lessons of 250 Years of American History. theintercept.com 
In his typical understated fashion, President Donald Trump has billed his Fourth of July rally in Washington, D.C., as the culmination of the "most unforgettable birthday party any country has ever seen." It's hard to argue any different. From brutal
(2026-07-04). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-04). (W.E. Talk) The ocean as a bridge: how China advances global ocean governance. ecns.cn The ocean belongs to all humanity as our shared home, and constitutes a key arena for global governance. Since its adoption, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has played a pivotal role in enabling humanity to better understand, protect and utilize the ocean.
(2026-07-04). France vs Paraguay: World Cup Round of 16 — Mbappe, prediction, kickoff. aljazeera.com France have been the best team so far at the World Cup, although Paraguay are confident after upsetting Germany.
(2026-07-04). Sahra Wagenknecht offers to cooperate with far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org It has long been evident that there are similarities in the political programmes of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD). But now the BSW is going a step further and offering the far-right party political cooperation.
(2026-07-04). China urges countries to cease hyping so-called ethnic issues, refrain from interfering internal affairs: FM. ecns.cn China urges relevant countries to respect basic facts, stop spreading lies, cease hyping so-called ethnic issues, and refrain from interfering in China's internal affairs, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.
(2026-07-04). USPS rural carrier kidnapped and murdered in North Carolina. wsws.org Customers on Reynolds' route described her as kind, caring, hardworking and attentive to the people she served. "It was always a joy to see her," one resident wrote.
(2026-07-04). VFW Posts have fraud problems all across the nation. indybay.org 4th of July, Washington D.C. Fireworks Display…
(2026-07-04). China records 11.1-day decline in haze days in 2025. ecns.cn China recorded 15.5 haze days on average in 2025, down 11.1 days from the 10-year average, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
(2026-07-04). England vs Mexico World Cup knockout match to go ahead as scheduled. aljazeera.com No decision was ever made to reschedule the kickoff time of 6pm local time in Mexico City, sources tell Al Jazeera.
(2026-07-04). Workers on the job amid deadly US heat wave exposes government and corporate indifference. wsws.org Reuters reported Friday that heat indexes could reach as high as 115 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the US. Trump's so-called "Great American State Fair" event in Washington D.C.'s National Mall was temporarily closed after temperatures reached 101 degrees. Philadelphia canceled its Salute to Independence Parade after tying a temperature record set in 1901.
(2026-07-04). China to build space-ground asteroid monitoring and early warning system. ecns.cn China will establish a space-ground integrated monitoring system for near-Earth asteroids to strengthen its early warning and planetary defense capabilities, the country's space agency said.
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). China deploys its second medical team to DRC to assist with Ebola outbreak. ecns.cn China has deployed its second medical team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to help control the Ebola outbreak, officials said on Thursday.
(2026-07-04). The world refuses to settle into place. uwidata.com The old order has collapsed, and a new one has yet to be built. The tremors continue. No deal holds between Iran and the US The agreement between Iran and the US isn't becoming permanent. Trump continues to threaten to wipe Iran off the world map. Iran refuses to bow down. So, Iran and the …
(2026-07-04). Young performers stage local opera show in Southwest China. ecns.cn Young performers present Xiaoyi Wanwanqiang opera, a national-level intangible cultural heritage item, during a showcase performance in Xiaoyi, Shanxi province.
(2026-07-04). China calls for higher-quality micro-drama content standards. ecns.cn China's broadcast regulator is calling for higher production standards for micro-dramas, urging the industry to move beyond measuring success primarily by view counts and completion rates, according to media reports.
(2026-07-04). Born on the Fourth of July: Celebrating Ron Kovic's Enduring Legacy. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As we celebrate the Fourth of July with a conversation between our publisher and namesake, Robert Scheer, and the remarkable Ron Kovic, it is worth revisiting Born on the Fourth of July. I've included both the original trailer and several memorable scenes from this landmark film about war, patriotism, and redemption. Tom Cruise …
(2026-07-04). The Great American State Fair Is a Great Trumpian Disaster. progressivehub.net ALEX SHEPHARD | THE NEW REPUBLIC…
(2026-07-04). Australia: Union rams through sellout endorsement in small meeting at Western Sydney University. wsws.org The meeting showed developing concern among educators over the role of the NTEU and other trade unions in enforcing the dictates of the corporate elite and its governments.
(2026-07-04). Thursday 7/9: Know-Your-Rights Training. indybay.org Grassroots House, 2022 Blake Street, Berkeley California 94704…
(2026-07-04). Church fraud is rampant locally, and all across the nation. indybay.org Seventh Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland…
(2026-07-04). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-04). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-04). Thursday 7/9: Bats of Santa Cruz County. indybay.org Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek…
(2026-07-04). Chinese car sales in Europe surpass Japanese brands for first time in May. ecns.cn Chinese passenger vehicle sales in Europe surpassed those of Japanese automakers for the first time in May, industry data showed.
(2026-07-04). At 250, America is still deciding who belongs. aljazeera.com Birthright citizenship survived, but the fight over who is fully recognised as American is far from over.
(2026-07-04). Top 6 Best Sites to Buy Google Reviews to Improve Reputation. moderndiplomacy.eu The best sites to buy Google reviews are not all created equal, and choosing the wrong one can damage the very reputation you are trying to build. I have evaluated dozens of providers across real client accounts, tracking account quality, delivery behavior, retention rates at 30 and 90 days, and supporting responsiveness. This guide covers …
(2026-07-04). 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…
(2026-07-04). Cooperation between countries should not target any third party: FM Spokesperson. ecns.cn Cooperation between countries should not target any third party or harm the interests of any third party, still less be used as a pretext for forming exclusive "small circles" and stirring up confrontation and antagonism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.
(2026-07-04). China proposes 12 new digital and green jobs for review. ecns.cn China has proposed 12 new occupations for inclusion in its official job classification list, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Friday.
(2026-07-04). Latest jobs report shows labor force participation dropped by 720,000 workers in June. wsws.org The unemployment rate went down by one tenth of a point—from 4.3 to 4.2 percent—in June due to 720,000 people leaving the labor force and the creation of just 57,000 new jobs was far below expectations.
(2026-07-04). US courts sentence 15 Prairieland defendants to 556 years in Trump's fascist campaign against left-wing opposition. wsws.org The savage sentences mark the first major prison terms in the Trump administration's campaign to brand left-wing opposition to ICE, fascism and capitalism as terrorism.
(2026-07-04). The Indian Wars Continue: 150 Years After Victory At Greasy Grass. popularresistance.org Since the 1776 Declaration of Independence, the United States has only formally declared war eleven times across five conflicts, and yet it has been at war in hundreds of conflicts throughout most of its existence. To answer why the United States is locked into a state of perpetual war, we have to look to the violent seizure Indigenous land. Tracing this history back to the nation's founding, as illuminated by the new First America podcast series, reveals how Native resistance has radically shaped U.S. history, laying the groundwork for its most violent conflicts and unchecked militarism.
(2026-07-04). Trump's Mount Rushmore: Nationalism, Anti-Communism, and a Familiar Authoritarian Script. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer President Donald Trump kicked off America's 250th Independence Day celebrations with a speech at Mount Rushmore that centered on patriotism, anti-communism, and the upcoming midterm elections. Speaking beneath the monument to four U.S. presidents, Trump urged Americans to defend the nation's founding ideals against what he described as a growing "communist menace." Trump …
(2026-07-04). The Return of Great-Power Spheres of Influence. moderndiplomacy.eu After decades of a rule-based international order built on the principle of national sovereignty and territorial integrity and equal interactions based on multilateralism, which emerged after two world wars driven by nationalist expansionism and imperial rivalries, a new era of geopolitics ruled by great powers who are dividing the world into spheres of influence. An …
(2026-07-04). Friday Nite Videos | July 3, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | July 3, 2026 |
(2026-07-04). Most SCOTUS Decisions Are Now Made in Secret. portside.org Most SCOTUS Decisions Are Now Made in Secret |
(2026-07-04). 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…
(2026-07-04). EconoScope | Chinese luffa sponge products reach global markets from remote mountain county. ecns.cn Once a common kitchen scrubber in Chinese households, the humble dried loofah sponge has become an export success, with products from a remote county in central China now reaching consumers in more than 50 countries.
(2026-07-04). Russia's Energy Crisis: An Exporter Becomes Importer. moderndiplomacy.eu A well-known Russian city, Nizhny Novgorod, is incredibly famous for its place on the energy map as the location for the largest energy production and refinery for both local consumption and for exports to Europe. But the energy history has suddenly changed in early July 2026, primarily due to unexpected attacks by Ukrainian drones. The …
(2026-07-04). Typhoon Maysak forecast to make landfall in Hainan. ecns.cn Typhoon Maysak, the 10th typhoon of the year, is expected to make landfall in south China's Hainan Province on Friday afternoon, according to the provincial meteorological authorities.
(2026-07-04). 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…
(2026-07-04). More U.S. Troops Are Refusing to Fight—and Reviving a Tradition of Patriotic Dissent. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As Americans mark the Fourth of July with official celebrations of military power and national triumph, another vision of patriotism is emerging from those who have worn the uniform themselves. In this interview, Army veteran and Center on Conscience & War Executive Director Mike Prysner discusses the growing number of active-duty troops seeking …
(2026-07-04). Tuesday 7/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | www.interfaithforpalestine.com/online…
(2026-07-04). "Let them eat wedding cake" : the Swift-Kelce spectacle at Madison Square Garden. wsws.org The preoccupation with fame and wealth and wall-to-wall media coverage of the Swift-Kelce wedding on Friday evening—overlapping with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—is one way the ruling oligarchy is seeking to divert the attention of the public away from the terminal crisis of capitalism.
(2026-07-04). China's total box office revenue for 2026 surpasses $2.4 billion. ecns.cn China's total box office revenue for 2026 has surpassed 17.5 billion yuan (about $2.4 billion), according to data from online ticketing platforms.
(2026-07-04). Are We Willing to Actually Tax Billionaires or Only Willing to Talk About It? progressivehub.net RO KHANNA | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). Closer to the Fire — Increasing Tropical Sunlight. wattsupwiththat.com The purpose of this analysis is to examine whether changes in tropical solar exposure are consistent with observed changes in atmospheric moisture and heat redistribution.
(2026-07-04). 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.
(2026-07-04). The political significance of the Colombian and Peruvian elections. wsws.org Rather than a turn to the right by the working class or the broad mass of the population, the elections express disgust with the entire political establishment.
(2026-07-04). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-04). 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…
(2026-07-04). China launches two-month crackdown on group livestreaming misconduct. ecns.cn China's cyberspace regulator on Friday launched a two‚Äëmonth nationwide campaign targeting misconduct in the fast-growing group livestreaming industry, citing problems including illegal account registrations and the exploitation of minors.
(2026-07-04). Trump calls communism a 'mortal threat' at US 250th birthday event. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-04). Democrats and Trump are In Sync on Iran. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-07-04). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Thursday 7/16: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org
(2026-07-04). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-04). Sunday 7/19: Gilroy detention center and data center forum/ Foro sobre el centro de detención y el cent. indybay.org Mountain view community center maple room | 201 S Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-07-04). 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…
(2026-07-04). 'El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher,' warns ex-UN official. aljazeera.com Mukesh Kapila, ex-UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan warns that, 'El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher'.
(2026-07-04). Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre to boost Eastern Cape tourism. sanews.gov.za Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre to boost Eastern Cape tourism | The newly launched Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre is set to boost tourism and highlight the historical heritage of the Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province. ⚪ Tourism Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu launched the facility that is situated in the rural town of KwaMaqoma on Thursday. ⚪ The Department of Tourism said the facility will be a prime destination for nature and history enthusiasts, and an oasis for visitors en route to immersive cultural experiences, inland national parks, and the coastal getaways that are of…
(2026-07-04). La Geopolitica della Plastica nell'era della transizione ecologica. strategic-culture.su Poche sostanze hanno definito la modernità materiale quanto la plastica e pochi, come essa, determinano oggi trasformazioni silenziose il cui impatto, perà≤, è enorme, almeno in termini di geopolitica. | Segue nostro La plastica come risorsa strategica | Poche sostanze hanno definito la modernità materiale quanto la plastica e pochi, come essa, determinano oggi trasformazioni silenziose il cui impatto, perà≤, è enorme, almeno in te…
(2026-07-03). Nebraska Soil, Mid-East Oil. popularresistance.org The Fertile Crescent, what we know today as Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Iraq, Turkey and Iran, is considered the birthplace of agriculture. Flood-enriched soil from the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers made for exceptional farming. Today, 500 miles from where the two rivers empty into the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz is under a blockade, impacting farming in the United States. | A stalemate between the United States and Israel and that of Iran, the blockade is affecting the global movement of fossil fuels. Posturing, threats, and deadly actions continue between the three nations, putting more live…
(2026-07-03). Over 600,000 displaced Lebanese return home amid ceasefire. newarab.com 
More than Lebanon was drawn into the regional war on 2 March when Tehran-backed Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in response to the killing of Iran's supreme leader
(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). Iran Holds State Funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Amid Week of National Mourning. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran has begun a week of state funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, who led the country for 37 years and was killed during the recent conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. His death marks one of the most consequential moments in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran …
(2026-07-03). 'Why Andy Burnham Must Break With Israel'. bylinetimes.com As Andy Burnham prepares to relaunch the UK's Labour government, attention has mostly been focused on his domestic agenda, with little given to his possible moves on international issues—or the effects these could have on the fortunes of his party. | Yet the two years since the 2024 general election have been filled with international crises with Israel at their heart: the genocide in Gaza, settler violence in the West Bank and the disastrous war on Iran that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu persuaded Donald Trump to launch. | So when Burnham is forced to turn to world events, his attitude to Israel wil…
(2026-07-03). Khamenei's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral. newarab.com 
The body of Millions of people and a coterie of foreign dignitaries were expected to attend Saturday's official ceremony for Ali Khamenei, with Tehran's chief negotiator calling for a massive turnout to avenge his death. | Photos showed mourners carrying Khamenei's coffin, emblazoned with Iran's tricolour flag, into the Grand Mosalla, one of the I…
(2026-07-03). The US War on Iran Continues. thealtworld.com The US continues to playact diplomacy with Iran regarding the latest "memorandum of understanding" (MOU) signed, then immediately violated by the US, renegotiated, and supposedly agreed upon again — using the pause in all-out war to carefully shape the battlefield ahead of what will inevitably be another round of large-scale aggression. | In the interim, the US continues striking at Iran and its allies across the region at will. | This process takes place within the context of US policy papers for years, admitting that diplomacy in and of itself would be used against Iran to create a pretext for war rather…
(2026-07-03). How religious Zionism is influencing Israel's military in Gaza. newarab.com 
A recent investigation by Haaretz has renewed scrutiny of the growing influence of Central to the report was a lecture by former Israeli reserve general Ofer Winter, who allegedly told officer…
(2026-07-03). Victory Rally After Reinstatement Of SJSU Professor Dr. Sang Hea Kil. popularresistance.org San Jose , CA — On June 30, San Jose State University Professor Dr. Sang Hea Kil of the Justice Studies Department held a victory rally after her arbitration allowing her to return go with full backpay. This came after a protracted campaign where she bravely resisted her firing due to her vocal disapproval of the U.S.-Israeli genocide in Palestine. She was the first tenured professor to be fired from a public university for speaking against the genocide in the wake of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. | At the rally outside of the Martin Luther King Library, Dr. Kil triumphantly exclaimed, "This is an incredible vic…
(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). 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). A German perspective on War and Peace. uwidata.com The World Civilizations Initiative Research Center organized an international conference on Global Security and NATO on June 26-27, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for 7 and 8th of July in Ankara. One of the speakers was Kay-Achim Schà∂nbach, the former commander of the German Navy (Deutsche Marine) and a retired …
(2026-07-03). Why Gaza is the most dangerous place for children. electronicintifada.net Kids were slain, tortured and persecuted because of their Palestinian identity.
(2026-07-03). Calls for FIFA to act after Israel kills Gaza footballer. newarab.com 
The In a statement issued on Friday, the UK-based legal organisation called for FIFA to expel Israel from football's governing body, arguing that Al-Ashqar's death "underscores Israel's targeted and indiscriminate killing of Palestinian sporting figur…
(2026-07-03). When the story breaks the journalist. mondoweiss.net 
I am a journalist from Gaza, and I have documented loss so relentlessly that I have wondered where all that grief goes. I now know it never disappears. It might feel gone, but then one story comes along and unlocks everything that came before it.
(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). Venezuela earthquake rescue: Man pulled alive after eight days under collapsed mall. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In an extraordinary story of survival, a 43-year-old security guard was rescued alive after spending eight days trapped beneath the remains of a collapsed shopping centre following the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela. Hernan Alberto Gil Flores was brought out alive on Thursday. Rescue teams spent over 100 hours carefully cutting through unstable debris to reach him. This rescue operation has come out to be one of the few uplifting moments in a disaster that has claimed thousands of lives.The rescue operation was particularly challenging. The rescuers had to work through dangerous aftersh…
(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). 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). Disaster Capitalism in Haiti Gives a Glimpse Into the Imperialist Shock Doctrine That Could Rattle Venezuela Long After the Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com By Jacqueline Luqman — Jul 1, 2026 | The U.S. has attacked Venezuela through various means for decades and kidnapped President Maduro but is now claiming to assist with earthquake relief. If it's role in Haiti is any guide, that so-called aid from the U.S. is a Trojan Horse bringing more plunder and control. | For decades, the U.S. has waged a carefully planned and unrelenting attack on Venezuela's economy using unilateral coercive measures, commonly known as economic sanctions, to destabilize and destroy the country's socialist Bolivarian government. Though the earthquakes that devastated the nation were no…
(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). Bunker Talk: Happy 250th Birthday United States Of America Edition! twz.com I hope all our American readers, have a great weekend enjoying the 250th birthday of the United States of America! Sit back, have a brew and a dog, smoke a cigar, enjoy the fireworks! And, above all else, watch tomorrow's flyby! | Have a great weekend everyone and happy bday Lady Liberty! | This week's caption reads: | A F-117 Stealth Fighter from the 49th Fighter Wing, based at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, shows off its paint job during a March 12 refueling mission flown by the Columbus-based 121st Air Refueling Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard. (Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Kim Frey) | Prime Directi…
(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). A new political party why? onlineopinion.com.au Modern democracies need less permanent campaigning and more permanent problem-solving.
(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). From bamboo sticks to modern chemistry: A history of fireworks on display at the Science History Institute in Old City. whyy.org 
(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). Israeli Settlers Are Pushing a Plan to Establish 100 New Outposts in West Bank. truthout.org Israel's annexation project in the West Bank is coming to a head as the Israeli settler movement pushes for a new strategic move that stands to render the 1993 Oslo Accords obsolete and further cut Palestinian population centers off from each other. The project surfaced last week when Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported that a coalition of Israeli settler groups announced plans to establish… |
(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). Wer glaubt auf der ´richtigen Seite der Geschichte ª zu stehen, der verpasst das Wesentliche — die Beràºcksichtigung der Konsequenzen des eigenen Handels. strategic-culture.su Roger Kà∂ppel, Eigentàºmer und Chefredakteur der ´Die Weltwoche ª, àºber Russland, westliche Arroganz, die Gefahr eines Weltkriegs und die falschen Lehren, die die Deutschen aus der Geschichte gezogen haben. | Teil eins | Die Schweizer Sendung ist etwas là§nger geworden, weil ich dort am Ende noch ausfàºhrlich àºber das Thema Ukrainekrieg gesprochen habe und insbesondere àºber die fàºr mich Besorgnis erregende geschichtsphilosophische Fortschrittsarroganz, die den Blick unserer Medien und auch Weiterteile unserer Politik auf diesen Konflikt prà§gt. Das gilt…
(2026-07-03). Please Explain To Us How Trump Getting $2B Richer Off Of Cryptocurrency Isn't A Conflict Of Interest. newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | While millions of U.S. citizens have spent the last year and a half having to stretch a dollar further than they did before the commander-in-wars-and-tariffs took office in January 2025, President Donald Trump has done nothing but further enrich himself, while purporting to be a champion of the common man who waived his presidential salary to demonstrate his commitment to everyday Americans. | In fact, last year, Trump's income increased by more than $2.2 billion, due mostly to his cryptocurrency holdings and related ventures, according to his latest financial disclosure forms.
(2026-07-03). Yemen's Houthis threaten Saudi after alleged airspace intrusion. newarab.com 
The threats followed a time of relative calm between "We warn…
(2026-07-03). Is Harris trying to win back voters with pro-Palestine approach. newarab.com 
Former US presidential candidate Harris, who served as Vice President between 2021 and 2025, becoming the first Asian and African American woman to do so, has also spoken with
(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.
(2026-07-02). 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). At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium, Netherlands. geo.tv 
France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise.Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28,…
(2026-07-03). Influence Without Arms: The New Logic of Nuclear Deterrence Book Review. moderndiplomacy.eu Influence Without Arms: The New Logic of Nuclear Deterrence tackles a pressing question in international security: why do states that have the technological capacity to build nuclear weapons choose not to do so? Mathew Fuhrmann introduces the concept of "nuclear latency." It is the ability to produce fissile material, such as enriched uranium or plutonium, …
(2026-07-03). Syria launches gas project with Saudi firm in latest Gulf energy partnership. al-monitor.com The project is the latest in a series of Gulf-backed investments aimed at rebuilding Syria's energy sector after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
(2026-07-03). Water expert sues EPA after she was fired for signing petition. mronline.org 
Asserts Free Speech Rights Were Violated.
(2026-07-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-03). Europe Is Burning: Deadly Heatwave Exposes Criminality Of Fossil Capitalism. popularresistance.org Europe is on fire. Record-shattering heat waves have gripped the continent, pushing temperatures above 40 ∞C (104 ∞F) in multiple countries, buckling infrastructure, overwhelming hospitals, and claiming thousands of lives. This is not a natural disaster. It is the foreseeable, profitable outcome of decades of fossil fuel addiction and capitalist extraction. | According to a sobering analysis by The Economist, the late-June heat spike could cause around 12,000 excess deaths across Europe. The study, covering 854 cities, shows that human-caused climate change has made the event far more lethal than it w…
(2026-07-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). Britain's censorship of Palestine is doomed to fail. newarab.com 
A few weeks ago, the director of the British Palestinian Committee Sara Husseini It's not just Palestinians who feel traumatised. Many Jews also feel gaslit by the absence of an honest conversation around Israel and Palestine, past and present. | Anti-Zionist Jewish voices – like mine – are rarely heard on mainst…
(2026-07-03). Reform UK Donations From Collapsing Firms Are 'Not Under Investigation' Says Elections Watchdog as It Calls for Loopholes to Be Closed. bylinetimes.com A raft of donations to Reform UK from companies on the brink of liquidation, in breach of their legal reporting duties, or otherwise facing financial concerns are not under investigation by the Electoral Commission, the watchdog has told Byline Times. | The official donations regulator made the striking admission that, under the current law, firms that are in liquidation, dormant (i.e. legally not trading), or in breach of company law can still donate unlimited sums to political parties. | However, the body has issued a warning to the Government calling for legal loopholes to be closed, to ensure companies don…
(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). 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). The Climate Driven Migration Map Hidden in Ancient DNA. wattsupwiththat.com (Premium articles are now available to all paid subscribers.) The question is simple: before borders, wages, and states, what moved people around the map? The answer they reach for is written in ancient DNA, and the trick is clever enough to explain slowly.
(2026-07-03). Cabinet approves bills for public comment. sanews.gov.za Cabinet approves bills for public comment | Cabinet has approved the publication of the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment (NEMLA) as well as the Electronic Deeds Registration and Recordal Systems Amendment Bills for public comment. ⚪ At a media briefing in Pretoria on Friday, Minister in the Presidency Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the NEMLA Bill seeks to amend the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998). ⚪ It also seeks to to strengthen environmental compliance and enforcement by empowering environmental inspectors to issue compliance notices and enable municipalit…
(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). 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). Europe heatwave 2026: France reports over 2,000 excess deaths as extreme heat sweeps continent. ptcnews.tv Europe heatwave: An intense heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with health authorities warning that the death toll is likely to increase as extreme temperatures persist across the continent.France has reported 2,025 excess deaths during the week of June 22 to June 28 compared with the previous week. The country's Health Minister, Stephanie Rist, said the figures are expected to rise as officials continue to assess the full impact of the prolonged spell of hot weather.According to France's public health agency, the number of deaths recorded during the period was nearly 29 percent higher than the pr…
(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). 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). Bafana put on a 'stellar performance' – Cabinet. sanews.gov.za Bafana put on a 'stellar performance' – Cabinet | Cabinet has lauded South Africa's men's football team, Bafana Bafana, for their "stellar performance" at the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America. | Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who conducted…
(2026-07-03). Is Germany Rewriting Europe's Relationship With Islam Through Education? thinktank.pk Germany has launched its first independent Faculty of Islamic Theology at a public university. Discover why this landmark move could reshape Muslim integration, religious education, and Europe's future approach to Islam. For years, Europe's debate over Islam has largely revolved around immigration, border security, radicalization, and cultural identity. Political campaigns frequently portrayed Islam as a …
(2026-07-03). EU lawmaker investigating surveillance hacked by Israeli Pegasus. newarab.com 
A former member of the European Parliament who served on a committee investigating abusive surveillance was himself hacked using an Israeli-made spy tool, Citizen Lab said in a report that the phone of Stelios Kouloglou, a Greek television journalist-turned-lawmaker, was hacked at least three times between October 2022 and March 2023 using Pegasus spyware, a tool distributed by the Israeli company NSO Group. | At the time of the targeting, Kouloglou was…
(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). 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). Abortion Is as American as Apple Pie. truthout.org It has been 250 years since the U.S. declared independence at one of the most tenuous moments in our history. We now stand at another tenuous moment. With an autocrat firmly in the White House, a sycophantic legislative branch, and a judiciary dominated by far right conservatives, it feels hard to celebrate the United States and its "democracy," which hangs by a thin thread. In the run-up to… |
(2026-07-03). 2 new measles cases reported in Chester County as regional Pennsylvania outbreak grows. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Two Chester County residents have tested positive for measles, according to The new cases are part of a
(2026-07-03). Massive wildfire spreads in Portugal amid extreme heat and strong wind. aljazeera.com A raging wildfire near Vouzela in central Portugal spread across several municipalities, driven by winds and heat…
(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). 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). Democracy Now! 2026-07-03 Friday. democracynow.org "What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?": James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass's Historic Speech; "Empire of AI": Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World; Journalist Karen Hao on Sam Altman, OpenAI & the "Quasi-Religious" Push for Artificial Intelligence | "What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?": James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass's Historic Speech; "Empire of AI": Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World; Journalist Karen Hao on Sam Altman, OpenAI & the "…
(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). 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). Keiko Fujimori declares herself president-elect of Peru. 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). What's the message of Russia's massive long-range precision strikes on Kiev regime. infobrics.org While these strikes will only partially undermine the Kiev regime's (or should we say, NATO's) ability to launch massive drone attacks on Russia, they send a clear message to the political West — we know where you make your drones and we can do this exact same thing to you if you force our hand.
(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). 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). Iran set to bury Khamenei, but his hard-line legacy may endure. al-monitor.com The elaborate funeral for the late supreme leader is becoming more than a farewell; it serves as a carefully staged test of regime continuity after his decades-long rule.
(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). Thousands forced to evacuate in Colorado as wildfire spreads. aljazeera.com The Aspen Acres Fire, one of about 40 wildfires burning across western US, has destroyed homes and forced evacuations.
(2026-07-03). Sudan war sanctions fail to curb arms, but not hunger. newarab.com 
Observers describe US sanctions on companies linked to the Sudanese army and the They stress that both sides in this gruelling war rely primarily on gold revenues, via smuggling or official channels, to finance the war effort, in addition to support from allies. | As a result, multiple channels beyond the reach of sanctions continue to sustain the conflict. | Last Frid…
(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). Georgy Toloraya: A New Group Is Required to Fulfill BRICS' New Proposed Functions. infobrics.org Russian expert Georgy Toloraya, whose many accolades include serving as the Executive Director of the National Committee for BRICS Research, recently published a thought-provoking piece at the Valdai Club…
(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). North West showcases beekeeping potential at National Bee Conference. sanews.gov.za North West showcases beekeeping potential at National Bee Conference | The 2026 National Bee Conference has positioned the North West province as an emerging hub for beekeeping and pollination-related investment while highlighting the sector's growing contribution to food security, economic growth and rural development. | Hosted by the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in partnership with the South African Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO), the conference took place at Sun City in Rustenburg from 30 June to 1 July under the theme, "Pollinators for Food Security, Economic Growth and Rural…
(2026-07-03). Government uses police to target French opposition. infobrics.org The goal is to damage the opposition party's image during the pre-election period.
(2026-07-03). Taxpayer-Funded 250th Anniversary Group Pushes AI Slop to Whitewash US History. truthout.org When the America 250 Civics Education Coalition launched last fall, it brought the U.S. Department of Education into partnership with several right-wing organizations with the aim of "renewing patriotism, strengthening knowledge and advancing a shared understanding of America's founding principles in schools across the nation." Primary sponsors of the coalition include the America First Policy… |
(2026-07-03). Black Woman Shoots, Kills Man Seen Repeatedly Advancing On Her In Video. newsone.com 
Source: ABC News / Screenshot | A Black woman in Broward County, Florida, stood her ground in the parking lot of a Walmart shopping center on Tuesday. She was involved in a verbal dispute with a white man over the parking space she had just pulled into. | As the woman, who has not been identified by authorities, backs away from who authorities identify as 62-year-old Bart Diguglielmo, the video shows he continues to move toward her, even as she points a gun at him as she backs away. |
(2026-07-03). This Heat Wave Wouldn't Have Happened in 1776. portside.org This Heat Wave Wouldn't Have Happened in 1776 |
(2026-07-03). Bosnia exits World Cup, but leaves mark with Palestine support. newarab.com 
Since the…
(2026-07-03). US-Iran War Losses Still Trail the 1979 Oil Shock in Total Economic Impact. moderndiplomacy.eu The ongoing war in Iran has caused the largest oil supply shock in history, resulting in daily production losses that are unprecedented. However, the oil crisis linked to the 1979 Iranian Revolution remains the largest when considering total cumulative supply loss. This situation has drawn comparisons to past oil crises, such as the 1973 Arab …
(2026-07-03). America's Increasing AI Security Integration: Palantir's ImmigrationOS and Maven Smart System. moderndiplomacy.eu The evolution of national security is linked to the evolution of technology. As technology advances, it becomes a tool for governments to optimize and automate aspects of defense so that humans are not required to perform mundane, mechanical tasks. This allows people to shift focus to building higher-level strategy that requires human judgment. The advent …
(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). Milwaukee: Community Members Pack Fire Police Commission Meeting to Demand an End of Surveillance of Pro Palestine Residents! wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). 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). America: A Nation of Assimilants, Not Immigrants. strategic-culture.su By Chart WESTCOTT | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Attracting immigrants is not what sets America apart; it's the ability to make them A…
(2026-07-03). HMM 07-03-2026 What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? mediasanctuary.org Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we feature a special episode featuring a community reading of Frederick Douglass's speech commonly known as "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" | This community reading took place at The Sanctuary for Independent Media on February 28, 2026 in partnership with Underground Railroad Education Center (UREC), with moderation from historian Lacey Wilson, Teen Museum Studies Program Manager of UREC. She was joined in a panel discussion by UREC Co-Founder Paul Stewart and Charles Clark III, the curator of The Black Experience in the Adirondacks exhibition at the Adirondack E…
(2026-07-03). Europe Is Heating Up Faster Than Ever—France's Death Toll Tells the Story. thinktank.pk For years, climate scientists warned that rising global temperatures would not simply produce warmer summers—they would fundamentally reshape how people live, work, and survive. In the summer of 2026, France has become one of the clearest examples of that warning becoming reality. French authorities estimate that 2,025 excess deaths occurred during the peak of the …
(2026-07-03). From Buzz to Burnout: How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Body. whyy.org At the best of times, alcohol makes us feel great — relaxed and gregarious, warm and fuzzy, happy and confident. But at the worst of times, it can morph into a serious problem, damaging our relationships, our health, and our lives as a whole. On this encore episode, we explore our relationship with alcohol. Why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it's time to quit. | We talk with surgeon and recovering alcoholic Charles Knowles about how booze affects our brains and health, and what finally pushed him to give up alcohol for good; we hear about a trend known as "California sober," and why so many peop…
(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). 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). 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). Indonesia Invites Russian Firms to Join Rail Projects. infobrics.org Indonesia is inviting Russian companies to participate in major railway developments, including planned corridors across Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Kalimantan, as Southeast Asia's largest economy seeks to expand transport links and support regional growth…
(2026-07-03). "Empire of AI" : Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World. democracynow.org 
In our July Fourth special broadcast, we revisit our interview with longtime technology reporter Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI, which unveils the accruing political and economic power of artificial intelligence companies — especially Sam Altman's OpenAI. Her reporting uncovered the exploitation of workers in Kenya, attempts to take massive amounts of freshwater from communities in Chile, along with numerous accounts of the technology's detrimental impact on the environment. "This is an extraordinary type of AI development that is causing a lot of social, labor and environmental harms,&…
(2026-07-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-03). Edinburgh Attacks Expose 'Two-Tier' Coverage of Racism in UK, New Data Shows. bylinetimes.com 
British television gave the Edinburgh terror attack on five Muslim men just 160 minutes of coverage. A comparable antisemitic attack in London two months earlier received 1,107 minutes, according to new data from the Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM), an independent media monitoring project based in London. | The disparity emerges against a backdrop of rising tension this year. Riots broke out in Southampton, triggered by the sentencing of Henry Nowak's killer, and in Belfast, following the stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie. Both cases drew inflammatory comment from senior political figures, including Reform UK lea…
(2026-07-03). Federal Judge Sides With NAACP In Mail-In Voting Lawsuit. newsone.com 
Source: MediaNews Group/The Riverside Press-Enterprise via Getty Images / Getty | Another day, another L for President Donald Trump in his campaign against mail-in voting. On Wednesday, a federal judge blocked the United States Postal Service (USPS) from implementing a new rule that would place limitations on mail-in voting. |
(2026-07-03). Developers Still Working To Take Over N.Y.C. Public Housing. popularresistance.org New York City—The birthplace of Al Pacino, Patsy's Pizzeria, and Thomas Jefferson Park, East Harlem—otherwise known as "El Barrio"—was once one of the largest Italian enclaves in the country. Today, the neighborhood is predominantly composed of Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Dominican immigrants. While the demographics of the community have changed, its historic working class-character remains. | Recently, however, a new and very different type of neighbor has been knocking at the door. On June 17, proponents of PACT-RAD (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together—Rental Assistance Demonstrat…
(2026-07-03). Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16. newarab.com 
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as A tense affair in which Egypt and their
(2026-07-03). Program on climate change—and then the heat hits. nationofchange.org Extreme weather events have come with fury. Ocean warming is unabated and the sea level rise is accelerating. There's urgency.
(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). Cabinet commends peaceful protests, outlines migration management progress. sanews.gov.za Cabinet commends peaceful protests, outlines migration management progress | Cabinet has commended South Africans who participated peacefully in protests against unregulated migration, while also praising the National Joint Operations and Intelligence Structures (NATJOINTS) for maintaining order during demonstrations held this week. | The commendation followed a Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town this week, where government also received an update on the implementation of the Comprehensive Approach to managing migration, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 7 June 2026. | Cabinet further commended the Inter-M…
(2026-07-03). What, To The Black American, Is The 250th Anniversary? newsone.com 
Source: kali9 / Getty | Every July 4th, my social media feed fills up with a predictable wash of red, white, and blue. Last year, one image had me pause a little longer than all of the others. It was a photograph of a white friend's daughter, smiling brightly and proudly gripping a small American flag. She looked innocent, joyful, and completely at home. | That image made me revisit one of my favorite photographs, which I purchased at a photo auction years ago. It was captured by a photojournalist and features a young Black girl, probably no more than six or seven years old. She is standing tall, firmly graspi…
(2026-07-03). AI Industry Is Creating a New Age of Imperial Extraction and Labor Exploitation. truthout.org In our July Fourth special broadcast, we revisit our interview with longtime technology reporter Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI, which unveils the accruing political and economic power of artificial intelligence companies — especially Sam Altman's OpenAI. Her reporting uncovered the exploitation of workers in Kenya, attempts to take massive amounts of freshwater from communities in Chile… |
(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). Labor Heritage Foundation's: Solidarity Forever award Honoring SEIU President April Verrett. wibailoutpeople.org 
View and share as a webpage. Thank all of you for coming this evening to the AFL-CIO's House of Labor to honor SEIU President April Verrett and to support the Labor Heritage Foundation. We were founded in 1983 as a non-profit organization to inspire workers and provide them with cultural and artistic tools to revitalize …
(2026-07-03). Nurses Are at the Heart of the US Labor Movement. portside.org Nurses Are at the Heart of the US Labor Movement |
(2026-07-03). America's 250th Birthday: What Are We Really Celebrating? newsone.com 
(2026-07-03). Minnesota Activists Prepare To Defend Anti-ICE Protesters. popularresistance.org Minnesota activists and scholars are decrying the recent federal indictment of 15 people who took part in demonstrations against the Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities metro region earlier this year. | The indictment accuses the protesters of surveilling federal agents, disrupting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, and training people on how to delay or prevent arrests, among other allegations. It also alleges that the defendants are members of antifa-linked groups like the Black Cat Worker's Collective, which prosecutors describe as an organization commi…
(2026-07-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-03). Half the Members of Trump's New Pentagon Policy Board Work in Military Industry. truthout.org On Monday, the Department of Defense announced a new slate of appointees to the Defense Policy Board, a committee tasked with providing strategic advice and making recommendations to the Pentagon. Media outlets were quick to highlight the Pentagon's selection of Marc Andreessen, co-founder of a16z, as further evidence of Silicon Valley's growing power in Washington. A16z, which claims to have… |
(2026-07-03). Britain Detains Human Rights Lawyer Daniel Kovalik. orinocotribune.com 
By Naila — Jun 30, 2026 | Britain continues to circle the drain on its road to fascism. | On Saturday morning at around 11 am, U.S. human rights lawyer, professor and journalist Daniel Kovalik was detained by three counter-terror police officers at Liverpool's John Lennon Airport under paragraph 4 of Kovalik — who was visiting England for a wedding —…
(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). Pope Leo praises America's welcoming of immigrants in livestreamed remarks. whyy.org 
This story originally appeared on WHYY's Pope Leo VIX praised the United States' legacy of welcoming of immigrants and its founding principle of religious liberty during his acceptance speech for the 38th annual Liberty Medal. | The Villanova University graduate, who is the first U.S.-born pontiff, didn't attend Friday's award ceremony at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia but addressed the gathering virtually. | The event had originally been scheduled to take place outside,…
(2026-07-03). Royal Navy's Sea Launch Of Combat-Proven Nyan Kamikaze Drone Points To Fleet's 'Hybrid' Future. twz.com 
(2026-07-03). Monsters playing victims how Israel's Danny Danon twists his war on the truth. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Ramzy Baroud Whether Israelis will ever comprehend the irreparable damage inflicted upon their country's reputation by their UN Ambassador, Danny Danon, is a moot point. The damage Israel has done to itself through its barbaric practices in occupied Palestine is simply impossible to overcome. Danon, however, uses a peculiar approach to defending Israel…
(2026-07-03). Turkish teachers suspend Ankara protest ahead of NATO summit. wsws.org For teachers, the way forward lies in a struggle that mobilizes the collective strength of all educators and of the other sections of the working class.
(2026-07-03). Australia: The Age blames socialists for Victorian teachers' rejection of union-Labor sellout. wsws.org The newspaper 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). 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). Call to commemorate Mandela Month. sanews.gov.za Call to commemorate Mandela Month | Cabinet is calling on all South Africans to dedicate their time to help build a better country that works for all. | This as the country commemorates Mandela Month in July. ⚪ "South Africa will in July commemorate Mandela Month under the theme 'It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity'. Cabinet calls on all South Africans to dedicate their time and efforts during Mandela Month and on Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July 2026, to help build a South Africa that works for South Africans," it said in a statement on Friday. ⚪ In addition, the month of July i…
(2026-07-03). Millions Say Farewell to Ali Khamenei Ep. 239. thealtworld.com Live coverage of the war on Iran. Updates, analysis, and the latest developments as the conflict escalates across the region.
(2026-07-03). Vatican accuses EU of double standards and driving global instability. infobrics.org Values are often weaponized for geopolitical ends.
(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). 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.
(2026-07-03). Fix Outlook Startup Error: PST File Not Found (Step-by-Step Guide). moguldom.com Fix Outlook Startup Error: PST File Not Found (Step-by-Step Guide) Microsoft Outlook is a workhorse for enterprise communication. Its security features, ability to handle high email volumes, and deep integration with Microsoft services make it the default choice for businesses worldwide. And at the core of all that functionality sits the PST (Personal Storage Table) …
(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). 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). Hey, Democrats, Are You Prepared? portside.org Hey, Democrats, Are You Prepared? |
(2026-07-03). El riesgo de guerra entre EE.‚ÄØUU. e Irán se dispara tras el rechazo de Teherán. thealtworld.com Elijah J. Magnier es analista político y corresponsal veterano en zonas de guerra con más de 35 años de experiencia cubriendo Oriente Medio y el norte de àÅfrica. | El profundo conocimiento de Elijah sobre Irán, Irak, Líbano, Libia, Sudán y Siria convierte sus escritos en lectura obligatoria para quienes deseen comprender los asuntos complejos que suelen ser mal informados en los medios occidentales.
(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). Lo spionaggio israeliano prende di mira gli Stati Uniti. Di nuovo. strategic-culture.su Israele è insoddisfatto della posizione dell'amministrazione del presidente Trump e punta sullo spionaggio e sulla raccolta di materiale compromettente; del resto, non è una novità | Segue nostro All'inizio di giugno, la Defense Intelligence Agency (Dia) statunitense avrebbe emesso un documento interno di sette pagine in cui si disponeva l'innalzamento del livello di allerta — portato a "critico" — nei confronti di Israele.
(2026-07-03). Sudan: UN Human Rights Council Holds Landmark Session to Prevent Atrocities in El Obeid. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 16, 2025. | © 2025 Lian Yi/Xinhua via Getty Images | The UN Human Rights Council held an emergency session today on the imminent risk of atrocities in and around Sudan's El Obeid, a city in North Kordofan. The session follows an appeal by rights groups for the Council to exercise its prevention mandate by meeting in anticipation, rather than the aftermath, of another round of devastating atrocities in Sudan's conflict.The UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan has reported an increasing and apparently indiscriminate barrage of Rapid Suppo…