(2026-07-05). Iran envoy says friendly nations to get 'special' Hormuz fee treatment. geo.tv 
Vessels are seen at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 1, 2026. — ReutersIranian envoy says ships transiting Hormuz will face service fees.Adds Tehran working with Oman on new Hormuz arrangements.Hormuz fees to support security and vessel supervision: Fazli.
(2026-07-05). Medvedev's terrifying message: Iran to bring US & Israel to their knees – and Russia knows it. hindustantimes.com Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has described the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb as Iran's strategic "weapons," warning that any disruption to these vital maritime chokepoints could paralyse global energy supplies. Medvedev's remarks come amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and have reignited debate over Tehran's leverage in the Middle East and the broader geopolitical stakes.
(2026-07-05). Is Saudi Arabia secretly terrified of a new Houthi barrage after years of failed Yemen campaign. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia has dismissed threats from Yemen's Houthi movement while warning of a forceful response to any attack on the Kingdom. The exchange follows accusations by the Houthis over alleged Saudi actions and highlights renewed tensions involving Riyadh, the Iran-aligned group, and the wider regional security landscape.
(2026-07-05). Iranians flock to week-long funeral rites for Khamenei. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi, Ahmed Elimam and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) – Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began with the national anthem, religious eulogies and readings from the Koran. Iran is staging mass funeral processions for Khamenei — whose 37-year reign was brought to an end in February by the first airstrike of the war launched by the U.S. and Israel — in a show of public devotion to the Islamic Republic's theocratic state and revolutionary zeal.
(2026-07-05). Why does it feel like IRGC is about to unleash something much worse? Iran's intel drops big hint. hindustantimes.com Iran's revenge warning is out. Tehran has publicly vowed to avenge Ali Khamenei, directly accusing the U.S. and Israel of his assassination. As threats intensify and the Middle East remains on edge, could this trigger another regional war? Here's everything you need to know.
(2026-07-05). Iran leaders pay last respects to Khamenei as mourners gather. al-monitor.com Top Iranian officials on Friday paid their final respects to the country's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a week of funeral ceremonies, with allies and mourners converging on Tehran where his body is lying in state.Authorities expect public mourning and grand processions to attract millions before Khamenei's burial next week, four months after he was killed aged 86 at his compound in the opening US-Israeli salvo of the Middle East war.
(2026-07-05). Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies. al-monitor.com Iranians began to gather on Friday for the funeral ceremonies of slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as officials and international dignitaries paid their last respects to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades.Iranian authorities have planned a marathon six days of funeral ceremonies to commemorate Khamenei, who ruled the Islamic republic as its number one from 1989 until his killing aged 86 on the first day of the US-Israeli war on February 28.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Cuban rescuers' professionalism highlighted in Venezuela. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, highlighted today the professionalism of the island's rescuers in areas affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. | The Cuban rescue brigade has demonstrated professionalism and humanism in the areas affected by the earthquakes in #Venezuela, whose government awarded them the "Heroes and Heroines of Venezuela" medal in recognition of their dedication and bravery, Morales wrote on social media. | The high-ranking Cuban official added that these young faces reflect the spirit…
(2026-07-05). Why Sonia Gandhi is going so harsh on Modi on Palestine issue? ummid.com With Palestine emerging as the Narendra Modi government's Achilles' heel, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is mounting moral pressure to take a more humanitarian stand, with Gaza being turned from an open-air prison into an open-air graveyard.
(2026-07-05). Israel said who its soldiers abused. Two Gaza mothers think their son. al-monitor.com By Mahmoud Issa and Rami AyyubGAZA/JERUSALEM, July 4 (Reuters) – The photo depicts a blindfolded Gaza man stripped to his underwear and restrained face down on a cot while in Israeli custody.Israel says the image is genuine and has acknowledged that the treatment it depicts "does not align" with its military's values. But it has yet to say who the man is or where he is being held.
(2026-07-05). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000. geo.tv 
(2026-07-05). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). How Ukraine Became Europe's Most Important — and Ignored Defense Lesson. moderndiplomacy.eu Europe's defense transformation is not a spending problem that more money will solve, rather it's a doctrinal crisis, and the gap between the warfare Europe has been preparing for and the warfare Ukraine has demonstrated reveals that the continent's most urgent investment is not in platforms but in fundamentally rethinking how its armies plan, target, …
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). RRB Group D CEN 08/2024 CBT Result Announced, Check Now. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced today i.e. Wednesday July 01, 2026 on its official as well as regional websites the result of the candidates who appeared in the RRB Group D (CEN 08/2024) Computer Based Test (CBT).
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). How Large Solar Eruptions Evolve Thermally. ummid.com Indian astrophysicists have uncovered new insights into how large solar eruptions, known as Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejections (ICMEs), evolve thermally during their journey from the Sun to the Earth.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). For "Half the World," Khamenei Funeral a Declaration of Independence from Trump. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Delegations of government officials from 30 countries and of religious NGOs and individuals from 90 nations of the world It was an astonishing…
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Did cameras capture an awkward moment? 'Embarrassed' Araghchi & 'sobbing' Ghalibaf go viral | Watch. hindustantimes.com Senior Iranian leaders gathered in Tehran for the state funeral ceremonies of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with emotional scenes unfolding at the Grand Mosalla. President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, military commanders, and other top officials paid their respects. Videos from the ceremony showed Araghchi and Ghalibaf visibly emotional, with both appearing in tears near Khamenei's coffin. A clip circulating on social media has sparked speculation that Araghchi gave Ghalibaf a brief "side-eye." Watch the full footage from the funeral ceremony…
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Pope to defend migrants at Mediterranean island frontier. al-monitor.com Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visits Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders.The Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump over its treatment of migrants, will mark July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, on a migration frontline.
(2026-07-05). How Blood Cancer Cells Enter and Damage Lungs. ummid.com A new research led by New York University (NYU) Langone Health has revealed how Leukemia or blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems.
(2026-07-05). 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…
(2026-07-05). ILWU10 Protest Unloading At Levin Terminal Of Ship Of Sugar To Bust ILWU6 C&H Strike. indybay.org ILWU 10 longshore workers protested the unloading of a cargo of Philippine raw sugar at the Levin Terminal in Richmond. C & H sugar refinery owned by ASR is trying to bust ILWU Local 6…
(2026-07-05). Petition ∑ Reverse the dismissal of 1,047 Japanese National Railway workers. indybay.org The militant railway union in Japan Doro-Chiba has been fighting against the illegal layoffs during privatization and their case goes to trial this month. They are asking for international support for their petition of solidarity.
(2026-07-05). The Trans-Saharan (parallel routing) Corridor (Algeria—Niger—Nigeria). moderndiplomacy.eu The proposed Trans-Saharan Railway Corridor linking Algeria, Niger, and Nigeria should be understood not merely as a railway but as a strategic instrument for reshaping the economic geography of Africa. By connecting the Mediterranean and Atlantic basins through a continuous north—south land corridor, the project would strengthen continental integration, diversify logistics networks, and reinforce the …
(2026-07-05). What exactly are Narendra Modi's Global Awards rewarding? ummid.com As India celebrates yet another international award bestowed upon its Prime Minister, citizens would do well to ask whether these decorations reflect genuine achievements or merely the rituals of international diplomacy.
(2026-07-05). Kylian Mbappe highest goal scorer in Football WC Knockout stage. ummid.com France Captain Kylian Mbappe Wednesday July 01, 2026 became the highest goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup Knockouts.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 'Pasifika' All Blacks claim bloody and physical Nations rugby test against France 34-32. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Iliesa Tora of RNZ Pacific It was physical, a bloody battle befitting the start of the new Nations Championship competition. In the end the All Blacks hung on to win 34-32 at the new One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch in front of almost 30,000 fans. That marked the start of the Dave Rennie…
(2026-07-05). The Quiet Militarisation of America's Civilian Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The most revealing detail in America's new arms race is not a missile, a drone, or a Pentagon briefing. It is a car chip. Or a pipe used in fracking. Or a production method borrowed from the pharmaceutical industry. These are ordinary things, drawn from ordinary sectors, now being pulled into the machinery of war. …
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Hugs and Tears: Golden Gate Bridge Protesters Convicted of Misdemeanor Charges. indybay.org Demonstrators who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge to protest the war on Palestine in 2024 were exuberant in anticipation of a verdict in their favor at a press conference outside San Francisco City Hall on July 2.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Why the AI bubble will burst with system threatening consequences. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Mike Treen The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a stark warning in its annual report. The central bank for central banks warned that the current AI investment boom is unsustainable. The five largest "hyperscaler" tech firms plan to spend more than a trillion dollars on AI-related capital expenditure from 2025 through…
(2026-07-05). Monday 7/6: Phone Zap for. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YyqMkDW……
(2026-07-05). Blessed is the Flame: Two Bama Frat Bros Killed on Hunting Trip. indybay.org University of Alabama DKE chapter downsized by 2 thanks to fire during hunting trip…
(2026-07-05). More Weightage to Board Exams, Separate NEET: Recommendations on Edu Reforms. ummid.com The Ministry of Education has been suggested with different proposals that included giving more weightage to board exams, and conducting separate NEET UG exams for MBBS/BDS, AYUSH and Nursing courses.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Govt launches FCRA 2.0 Portal, e-OCI Card: What's New? ummid.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday June 30, 2026 launched FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCT Card — the two new initiatives that he said will enhance convenience for citizens and organisations, and more than 50 lakh OCI cardholders.
(2026-07-05). Why Europe is no longer protecting Israel as it used to be. ummid.com European rhetoric has become harsher, diplomatic taboos have been broken, and Israel must come to terms with the fact that the historical memory of the Holocaust is no longer a guarantee of political protection in the West.
(2026-07-05). Comicomment | The American Dream: A Crystal ball illusion. ecns.cn Two hundred and fifty years ago, the United States was founded on the promise of freedom. Two hundred and fifty years later, it is still selling the American Dream to the world. But as reality continues to puncture the illusion, how many people are still willing to believe?
(2026-07-05). 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…
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). (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.
(2026-07-05). UP Polytechnic Round 1 Allotment Result 2026: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) is declaring today i.e. Wednesday July 01, 2026 the UP Polytechnic Round 1 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'jeecup.admissions.nic.in'.
(2026-07-05). TS EAMCET 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Today — Direct Link. ummid.com The Telangana Council of Higher Education Hyderabad, Department of Technical Education is releasing today i.e. Saturday July 04, 2026 TS EAMCET 2026 (TG EAPCET 2026) Mock Seat Allotment Result for admission in BE/BTech and Pharmacy courses.
(2026-07-05). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Saturday 7/4: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Samouni Road" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ckej……
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Morocco knocks Netherland out of 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Morocco defeated The Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout Tuesday June 30, 2026, knocking the Dutch out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32.
(2026-07-05). Two Scorpions in a Jar: Netanyahu and Trump. juancole.com Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are those scorpions now, and the jar is the wreckage of the Middle East they built together. | For the better part of a year, they marched in locked steps. One…
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 2026 FIFA WC: All eyes on Vozinha as countdown to Cape Verde Vs Argentina begins. ummid.com All eyes are on Vozinha as Cape Verde readies to face defending World Cup Champion Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Round or Round of 32 Match Saturday July 04, 2026.
(2026-07-05). Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran. al-monitor.com Funeral ceremonies for Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic's foes.Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran alone over the next three days for tributes to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 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…
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). UGEAC 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing on its official website 'bceceadmissions.nic.in' the result of the First Round Seat Allotment of Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling [UGEAC] 2026 today i.e. Saturday July 04, 2026.
(2026-07-05). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Admission Begins. ummid.com Online registration of the students seeking admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-2027 started through DTE Maharashtra official website phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Trump hails US, blasts 'communists' in 250th anniversary speech. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks at a Fourth of July rally, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, July 4, 2026.— ReutersTrump hails veterans from World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars.Washington "wiped out" Tehran's…
(2026-07-05). Ronaldo's 1st Knockout Stage Goal Takes Portugal to 2026 WC Last 16. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo Friday July 03, 2026 scored his maiden Football World Cup Knockout Stage Goal to defeat Croatia, and take Portugal to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Last 16.
(2026-07-05). Starmer's £300bn Defence Gamble: A Challenge for Burnham. ummid.com Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader on 22 June 2026 after a mutiny within his own party, but before leaving Downing Street, he unveiled a near- £300 billion, drone-heavy defence plan – a move critics call his final, and most contested, act as prime minister.
(2026-07-05). DTE Maha Diploma Admission 2026: Last Date Extended Again. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended — for the second time, the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in Post SSC Polytechnic Diploma courses for the year 2026.
(2026-07-05). NATO leaders including Trump to affirm to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says. al-monitor.com By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) РNATO leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump are set to affirm an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence under the alliance's Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved by NATO ambassadors on Friday and reviewed by Reuters.NATO members are also set to pledge €70 billion ($80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026 and "at least equivalent levels" of support in 2027, according to the declaration, which still needs final approval from the leaders at the summit.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, calls for to help end war. al-monitor.com July 4 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he had spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump on the Fourth of July holiday and called for "American resolve" to help end the more than four-year-old war with Russia.Zelenskiy said he had a "very good" conversation with Trump, discussing the situation on the front line."There is a real prospect to end this war and American resolve will have a crucial meaning," he said. Zelenskiy said he and Trump had agreed to "continue our conversation" at next week's NATO summit in Turkey.
(2026-07-05). Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr. al-monitor.com Former Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou has joined Al Nassr on a two-year deal, linking up with star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, the Saudi League champions announced on Friday.Postecoglou, 60, has been out of work since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in October after just 39 days and eight games in charge. Al Nassr trumpeted the news on social media: "It's official: Mr. Ange Postecoglou is the new head coach of @AlNassrFC. He signed a contract for two seasons. Welcome, Gaffer!"The club followed up with a statement describing the appointment as "a new chapter".
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 2026 FIFA WC: Argentina Wins Match, But Cabo Verde Captures Hearts. ummid.com Cape Verde Saturday July 04, 2026 was knocked out of the 2026 Football World Cup by Argentina, but not before capturing the hearts of millions of football fans around the world.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Funeral prayers for martyred Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, family members offered in Tehran. geo.tv 
(2026-07-05). Violent crime wave beleaguers Arab youth. al-monitor.com In the four years since her father was fatally stabbed near the entrance of their home in northern Israel, 10-year-old Shireen has carried the burden of grief on her tiny shoulders."I loved him so much, I felt safe with him," Shireen, whose name has been changed, told AFP in the seaside town of Jisr al-Zarqa."When I found out that I lost him, I was very sad because he was a part of me. It was very difficult for me," the eldest of four siblings said.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier. al-monitor.com Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for those risking the perilous crossing from Africa.His trip to the migration frontline was a stark message to both EU and US leaders in a period of both growing intolerance and indifference.The Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with President Donald Trump's administration over its treatment of migrants, chose to mark July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, at a migration hotspot.
(2026-07-05). The Parralell Between Ram Mandir Chanda Chori and Somnath Plunder. ummid.com The similarities between the temples destroyed by the likes of Ghazni and present Ram Temple Trust under the control of present dispensation is uncanny.
(2026-07-05). VFW Posts have fraud problems all across the nation. indybay.org 4th of July, Washington D.C. Fireworks Display…
(2026-07-05). The Legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki's Physicians. ummid.com Hiroshima Day, observed each year on 6 August, marks the moment the world first witnessed the catastrophic human consequences of nuclear weapons, this article is offered as an early contribution to Hiroshima Day 2026.
(2026-07-05). Maharashtra 11th FYJC 2026 Special Round 1 Allotment Today, Check Here. ummid.com School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' today i.e. Friday July 03, 2026 Special CAP Round 1 Allotment List of the students who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-05). ANY WALMART IS FLAMMABLE! EVERY SLAVE PATROLLER IS MORTAL! indybay.org NO justice NO peace…
(2026-07-05). Community Quilt Project Shows Off Hopeful Quilted Images for the 4th of July. indybay.org Community Quilting Project displays hopeful images at USA 250th Birthday Party in Santa Rosa CA…
(2026-07-05). Meet Awais Ahmed: Karnataka Villager Who Built INR 9,00 Cr Space Empire. ummid.com Splitting his time between bustling headquarters in Bengaluru and Los Angeles, Awais Ahmed's meteoric rise has earned him slots on prestigious lists like Forbes 30 Under 30 and MIT Innovators Under 35.
(2026-07-05). 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…
(2026-07-05). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-05). Why Palestinianism Is Misread as Hostility, and Why This Misreading Must End. ummid.com Palestinianism is a dignity-centered framework grounded in humanitarian practice, yet it is often misread as political hostility.
(2026-07-05). The Way of the Confucian Gentleman. moderndiplomacy.eu The "Confucian Gentleman Doctrine," or the "Way of the Confucian Gentleman ideal," is a concept I proposed in 2026. The essence of this concept lies in the fusion of Chinese Confucianism and the British gentlemanly tradition. By adopting the strengths of both traditions while discarding their respective shortcomings, one arrives at the doctrine's essence. This …
(2026-07-05). What Nuclear Weapons Conceal, As Exposed by Mark Twain. ummid.com In the nuclear age, humanity's greatest challenge is no longer mastering destructive power, but refusing the moral narratives that make its use appear necessary.
(2026-07-05). 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…
(2026-07-05). 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…
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). 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?
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-05). Trump propaganda promotes communist Red Scare of the 50's. indybay.org Democratic Socialists Are Not Communists!
(2026-07-05). 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.
(2026-07-05). Global Heating Threatens Kidney, Heart Health of Workers. juancole.com by Sanket Jain, Yale Climate Connections | Sharp abdominal pain stabbed at Suvarna Dange after she spent a long day in April 2026 working the sugarcane fields in India in extreme heat over 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 F). Four hours later, the pain was unbearable, and the 50-year-old vomited after returning to her cement home in Kolhapur district. She had to wait until morning to see a doctor, when a scan revealed a kidney stone. | The doctor told her that a long workday in the heat with few rest breaks and insufficient water probably played a role in the stone, a hard deposit formed from crystallized minerals and s…
(2026-07-05). Clashes between Druze fighters, Syrian forces raise fears of renewed violence. al-monitor.com The episodes in Druze-majority Suwayda escalated amid kidnappings, various disputes, and absent movement on integrating Druze into state institutions.
(2026-07-05). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Comicomment | The American Dream: Beyond the crystal ball. ecns.cn
(2026-07-05). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Different BLOs, different rules: Voters confused as Karnataka's SIR exercise gathers pace. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-05). Online visibility becomes currency for young Cameroonians. globalvoices.org
(2026-07-05). Thursday 7/16: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org
(2026-07-05). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Mangaluru's underground drainage crisis: Legislative panel seeks ‚Çπ1,250 crore overhaul. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-05). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). Insights | One-character shift, governance upgrade: why China's 15th Five-Year Plan become a global focus. ecns.cn
(2026-07-05). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-05). 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…
(2026-07-05). Brasil: Lula declara que ´nunca ha sido de izquierda ª. indybay.org Brasil: Lula declara que ´nunca ha sido de izquierda ª, pasado izquierdista e involución derechizante…
(2026-07-05). Libro ´Pinturas de guerra ª , novela gráfica : Retratos de dictaduras. indybay.org Libro ´Pinturas de guerra ª , novela gráfica : Retratos de dictaduras, realizados por quienes pintaron su propia realidad.
(2026-07-05). México: Claudia Sheinbaum le pide perdón al rey Felipe VI por los "crímenes cometidos cont. indybay.org México: Claudia Sheinbaum le pide perdón al rey Felipe VI por los "crímenes cometidos contra España durante la conquista"
(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). Israel plotted to kill top Iranian negotiators, US officials say. newarab.com 
Former and current American officials told The New York Times that the targeting of top Iranian negotiators has long been part of Israel's strategy, but that plans were being more widely discussed when the US first engaged in ceasefire talks with The officials…
(2026-07-04). 'Let us wail!' Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral after wartime death. geo.tv 
People attend a public farewell ceremony to pay their respects to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was martyred on February 28 in Israeli and US airstrikes, at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, in Tehran, Iran July 4, 2026. — Reuters Iran stages mass funeral…
(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). 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). In pictures: Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. geo.tv 
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran's Grand Mosalla ahead of the funeral ceremony, which officially began, to witness the last glance of their late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in the first US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28.Iran was…
(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). Are there really Iran-U.S. peace talks? strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Or Is It Buying Time for Another War? | No week goes by in Washington without another…
(2026-07-04). Khamenei IRGC representative hits back at 'treason' accusations. newarab.com 
The representative of Iran's Supreme Leader to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has defended the country's negotiators against accusations of treason from Abdollah Hajji Sadeghi said accusing Iranian officials of betraying the country or acting against the wishes of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was incompatible with the leader's own position. | In a message addressed to IRGC commanders and members of the Ba…
(2026-07-04). 'We knocked the hell out of Iran…': Trump mocks Ali Khamenei's funeral with 'week off' jibe on camera. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump made striking remarks during a July 4 Independence Day address, commenting on recent U.S. military actions and tensions with Iran. Trump claimed the United States had "knocked the hell out of Iran" and suggested that Tehran was now eager to reach a settlement. He also referred to Iran's ongoing state funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying the U.S. had given Iran "a week off" out of respect. The comments come amid heightened geopolitical tensions and ongoing diplomatic strain in the Middle East, drawing strong reactions across international political circles.
(2026-07-04). Trump capitaliza aniversario patrio en medio de polarización. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos amaneció este sábado envuelto en cintas rojas, azules y blancas, pero también en un clima de inquietud y fisura profunda, al conmemorar el aniversario 250 de la Declaración de Independencia. Lo que debería ser un día de abrazos simbólicos y discursos conciliadores se ha transformado en un termómetro de la polarización extrema que vive la nación.
(2026-07-04). Will votes or U.N. studies stop Israeli genocide? iacenter.org July 1, 2026 The following report first appeared in The Cradle on June 27, 2026. According to Israel's Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN), the Israeli army has received a directive to begin preparations for the new deployment in accordance with the agreement reached with Lebanon. Hezbollah fighters During the week, discussions are expected to take place at the military and political levels, and only after that will decisions be made on the deployment of troops in accordance with the agreement and the directives of the political level. Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem called the U.S.-sponsored Lebanon-Is…
(2026-07-04). Lebanon — fury at the government sell-out of the south. thecanary.co 
Lebanon — On Friday (June 26th,) as the Shia festival of Ashura concluded, protestors took to the streets of South Beirut to vent their anger as news spread of the 'framework agreement' between the Lebanese government and Israel. Youth on foot, and riding scooters, blocked the main road to the airport with burning barricades. It […] | By
(2026-07-04). Hezbollah chief declares Lebanon-Israel agreement 'null and void'. iacenter.org July 2, 2026 The following report first appeared in The Cradle on June 27, 2026. According to Israel's Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN), the Israeli army has received a directive to begin preparations for the new deployment in accordance with the agreement reached with Lebanon. Hezbollah fighters During the week, discussions are expected to take place at the military and political levels, and only after that will decisions be made on the deployment of troops in accordance with the agreement and the directives of the political level. Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem called the U.S.-sponsored Lebanon-Is…
(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). Cuba denounces U.S. pressure to prevent condemnation of the blockade. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has denounced on his X account, the pressure, threats and blackmail by the U.S. government against sovereign nations to prevent international condemnation of the coercive measures imposed by Washington against the island. | Bruno Rodriguez said that the specific objective is to prevent statements of rejection of the US administration's measures against Cuba during a session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled for next week. | In his statement, the foreign minister affirmed that, as he had warned in a recent press conference and according to reports in the US me…
(2026-07-04). Marco Rubio's cable leaked with instructions to pressure UN member states on Cuba. radiohc.cu An article in The Nation, authored by Peter Kornbluh and Ken Klippenstein, reveals a very serious matter: the U.S. State Department, under instructions from Marco Rubio, sent a diplomatic cable to its embassies to pressure governments around the world to prevent the UN from debating the economic aggression against Cuba. | The leaked document confirms what Cuba has been denouncing: Washington not only maintains the blockade, the energy embargo, and financial sanctions, but also attempts to silence the international debate on their humanitarian consequences. | According to the article, the cable orders U.S. embassi…
(2026-07-04). The 18th State Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba underway in Spain. radiohc.cu This Friday, July 3, the 18th National Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba was inaugurated in Gijón/Xixón, which will continue until Sunday, July 5. The meeting brings together 200 participants and more than 45 organizations from across Spain. | Manuel Villar, speaking on behalf of the Asturian organizations that convened the meeting, highlighted the city's strong historical ties with the island, commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the twinning between Gijón and Havana. This bond once fostered development cooperation with the Cuban capital, but it was abruptly severed in 2011 after the right wing came to power in t…
(2026-07-04). Convocan a marcha en Ciudad de México en apoyo a la soberanía cubana. cubadebate.cu El Movimiento Mexicano de Solidaridad con Cuba ha convocado a una movilización nacional para el próximo 26 de julio, en coincidencia con la conmemoración del Día de la Rebeldía Nacional, con el propósito de manifestar apoyo a la soberanía de la Isla y demandar el levantamiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el gobierno de Estados Unidos.
(2026-07-04). Sobre la cancha: La Copa ya tiene dueño Mundo. cubadebate.cu Despedir a Cabo Verde de esta Copa del Mundo no entra en los planes de nadie con un sano juicio si de fútbol se trata. Ni la actual campeona logró desprenderse de una historia ya inolvidable en casi un siglo de estos torneos. La prórroga fue poco premio para los Tiburones Azules.
(2026-07-04). Sexualidades: Amar en tiempos de crisis (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Cuando la crisis multidimensional que sufre el planeta y que nos golpea doblemente a los cubanos por razones conocidas, toca la economía familiar, generalmente aparecen conductas que refuerzan la dependencia económica femenina y el embarazo en la adolescencia.
(2026-07-04). Google Maps integra Gemini: Una revolución inteligente para los desplazamientos por carretera. cubadebate.cu En un contexto marcado por el inicio de la primera operación salida del verano de 2026, la plataforma de geolocalización Google Maps ha dado un paso significativo en la evolución de los sistemas de asistencia al conductor mediante la incorporación de Gemini, su modelo de inteligencia artificial más avanzado.
(2026-07-04). Este domingo en Cuadrando la Caja: Nuevas transformaciones económico-sociales en Cuba. cubadebate.cu øQué trae de novedoso estas 176 transformaciones? øEs posible que en esta reconfiguración económica la empresa estatal continúe siendo el sujeto fundamental de la economía? øQué implica privatizar activos del Estado? øCómo garantizar que estos cambios impacten positivamente en nuestra economía?
(2026-07-04). Andrea Becali impone récord nacional en 100 metros libres en piscina de curso corto. cubadebate.cu La nadadora cubana Andrea Becali estableció este sábado un nuevo récord nacional en los 100 metros estilo libre para piscina de curso corto (25 metros), al detener el cronómetro en 54.85 segundos durante una competición en Brisbane, Australia.
(2026-07-04). Venezuela's acting president awards medal to Cuban rescuers. radiohc.cu The members of the Cuban brigade of 37 rescuers and three dogs who supported the search and rescue efforts after the intense earthquakes in Venezuela received the "Heroes of Venezuela" medal on Friday. | Along with representatives from six other countries — Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador, Mexico, Turkey, and Vietnam — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez presented the medal to Lieutenant Colonel Rubén Pupo, head of the mission, who accepted it on behalf of his fellow citizens. | The award was also presented by the president to Choco, Evan, and Tito, the three expert search and rescue dogs who accompanied…
(2026-07-04). Saturday 7/11: No War on Cuba. indybay.org la Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck ave., Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-04). Australian citizen in Israeli army accused of war crimes in Gaza. newarab.com 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) confirmed on Friday that they are reviewing a legal submission alleging that an Australian citizen serving in the Israeli military committed war crimes in Gaza, as the According to The Guardian Australia, a 61-page submission has been provided to the AFP detailing alleged war crimes committed by an Israeli military battalion during operations in Gaza in 2023 and 2024. | Prepared by the Australian Centre for In…
(2026-07-04). Wimbledon: Zeynep Sà∂nmez's watermelon symbol 'below threshold' for ban. thecanary.co 
The Wimbledon tennis tournament has surprisingly backed Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sà∂nmez's stand of solidarity with Gaza. Yet the gesture still exposes the establishment's cowardice in the face of Israel lobby arrogance. Sà∂nmez used a watermelon-design 'string dampener' to get around the tournament's ban on watermelon pins. Wimbledon — Deadly double standard Sà∂nmez, ranked 51 […] | By
(2026-07-04). Trump's "Board of Peace" and US administration: No place for UNRWA in the "New Gaza" thecanary.co 
The so-called "Board of Peace" and the US administration have announced that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) "has no place in the new Gaza." Liquidating the refugee issue They say they are "turning the page on the complex of perpetual aid dependency & conflict." But "Israel" is the reason […] | By
(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). Humanitarian assistance or strategic entrenchment? strategic-culture.su Venezuela's reconstruction could become Washington's next geopolitical opportunity | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Natural disasters…
(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). Could the UK act against 'anti-Muslim' film Citizen Vigilant. newarab.com 
(2026-07-04). Sexual assault on sedated partners becoming an organised crime as "truly international" network exposed. thecanary.co 
Domestic abuse — The National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed that they have been investigating a "truly international network" of organised sexual abuse and assault in which drugs are used to sedate unwitting victims "often taking place over decades". Helen Millichap, director of the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection, […] | By
(2026-07-04). Horse-trading in New Caledonia over provincial presidency elections. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific New Caledonia's newly-elected three provincial assemblies — Northern, Southern and the Loyalty Islands — have elected their respective presidents following the elections held on June 28 in the French Pacific territory. The make-up of the three provinces and their respective majorities were already known since the poll on Sunday.
(2026-07-04). People power works: evil Thiel's Ireland retreat cancelled after campaign. thecanary.co 
In a sign of how hollow power can be once confronted, a Wicklow hotel has cancelled a Peter Thiel led event after a relatively brief campaign from Irish activists. A collection of the world's most despicable ruling class parasites were set to infest the Powerscourt Hotel as part of a conference run by a secretive […] | By
(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). Maharashtra TET goes online from 2027. ummid.com The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) exam will be held in Online Mode i.e. CBT — Computer Based Test mode, from its next edition to be held in 2027.
(2026-07-04). 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). 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.
(2004-07-26). AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims. tribune.com.pk 
The case illustrates how fraudsters posing as the real-life crown prince of Dubai ensnare victims by cultivating online relationships before swindling them out of money, with researchers tracing some of the scams to crime syndicates in Nigeria. | Maria met the scammer impersonating Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed, also known by his pen name Fazza, on a dating site before the conversation moved to a messaging app where he bombarded her with romantic messages. | "He kept on messaging me even when I was sleeping," the Filipino domestic worker told AFP, requesting that her real name and age be withheld. "It felt like t…
(2026-07-04). U.S. empire crumbling — A new world in birth: Tasks to revive a revolutionary, global movement for SOCIALISM. iacenter.org By Larry Holmes July 3, 2026 Larry Holmes is the first secretary of Workers World Party. Dear revolutionaries and militants of the working class, The biggest significance of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. is that the world dominated by the U.S. Empire is ending. This is like a giant dam breaking, a dam that had at once been a catalyst for change but has also stifled it. The impact of this is as enormous as it is unpredictable. It could be that what the world needs, what revolutionaries have dreamed about and dedicated our lives to, is no longer unthinkable in the foreseeable future. This is the time for revolu…
(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). 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). Sinn Féin confirm intention to back continuation of cruel, colonial hare coursing. thecanary.co 
Sinn Féin, ever keen to present itself as the vanguard of opposing illegitimate British presence in Ireland, have confirmed they will vote against banning the barbaric colonial practice of hare coursing. Hare coursing involves a wild hare first being captured, a cruel and traumatising ordeal in itself. Organisers then trap the creature in an enclosure […] | By
(2026-07-04). Patriotic Pet Parade at Betsy Ross House in Old City celebrates America's 250th birthday. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Patriotic Pet Parade returned to the Betsy Ross House for the Fourth of July in celebration of America's 250th birthday. | At the Betsy Ross House, the grounds served as the runway for pets in patriotic costumes. The competition boasted 22 pets donning a range of red, white and blue attire. Categories for judging included most patriotic, best look inspired by Betsy Ross, best duo, best non-canine and best in show. | "It is probably one of the hardest things I do all year…
(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). Brain drain leaves Yemen's health sector in tatters and millions helpless. aljazeera.com Yemen's health professionals have been leaving the country in search of higher income and a safer working environment.
(2026-07-04). The Anti-Indigenous Slur in the Declaration of Independence Speaks Volumes. truthout.org Every Fourth of July, the Declaration of Independence is the cornerstone of the U.S.'s celebrations. It's read aloud in radio, television, and public celebrations. But it carries a contradiction expressed through a slur that Native people have never been able to ignore — a scathing reference to "merciless Indian Savages." Even as the framers promised a nation of equality and liberty for all… |
(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). Church fraud is rampant locally, and all across the nation. indybay.org Seventh Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland…
(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). Two Ebola Suspects Escape from Isolation Unit in Arua. plusnews.ug 
Two Ebola Suspects, who were being managed at the Isolation Unit at Oli Health Center Four have escaped, health officials in Arua City have revealed. The two adult suspects who had presented with symptoms of Ebola were undergoing case management for the third day after they were picked up from their homes within Arua City …
(2026-07-04). Mayor Cherelle Parker honors actor Colman Domingo and other Philadelphians with inaugural Celebration of Freedom awards. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Saturday bestowed eight awards as part of the city's inaugural Celebration of Freedom ceremony at the National Constitution Center. | In the lead-up to the awards presentation, Parker reflected on America's 250th birthday. She evoked the suffering of slavery and highlighted the work of abolitionists to execute the promises left unfulfilled by the nation's founders, who said that "all men are created equal." | "And on this 250th b…
(2026-07-04). Valley Forge National Historical Park, born on the Fourth of July, celebrates America250. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Visitors thronged Valley Forge National Historical Park on Saturday, marking the nation's 250th anniversary and celebrating the national park's 50th anniversary. | The 3,500-acre expanse was created in 1893 as Pennsylvania's first state park. On July 4, 1976, President Gerald Ford visited Valley Forge to sign legislation declaring it a national park. | "Today is really about honoring that 80 some years of state park history, the 50 years of National Park Service stew…
(2026-07-04). Egypt hands prison term to ex-doctor over hospital abuse claims. newarab.com 
An Omnia Swaydan was convicted over a Facebook post describing what she said were cases of abuse at Al-Shatby University Hospital in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, where she trained in 2020, according to her lawyer Mohamed Ramadan. | The court sentenced her to six months in jail but suspended the term for three years, according to Egypt's state-ow…
(2026-07-04). Mali hit by new wave of coordinated attacks. newarab.com 
Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit The fighting, which started around 5: 00 am (0500 GMT), came just over two months after the groups staged attacks against the ruling junta in which the country's defence minister was killed. | The new attacks were reported in the northern towns of Gao, Anefis and Aguelhok, plus the central town of Sevare and a prison at Kenieroba near the African nation's capital. | Since coups in…
(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). Friday Nite Videos | July 3, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | July 3, 2026 |
(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). 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). 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). 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). Bitcoin Price Prediction 2026: What the Cryptocurrency Market Is Really Telling Us. moderndiplomacy.eu Ask ten traders where Bitcoin is headed and you'll get ten different answers — and probably a few strong opinions shouted over each other. That's the nature of this asset. A Bitcoin price prediction isn't a fortune-telling exercise; it's an attempt to read patterns in a market that runs on emotion, code, and global liquidity …
(2026-07-04). Trump Uses Speech at Mount Rushmore to Warn Against "Communist Menace" truthout.org On the eve of the nation's 250th birthday, President Donald Trump used his address Friday night at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota to allege that there is "a resurgence of the communist menace in our land." "Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty," Trump said. "It is the greatest threat to our country, including World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbor or even 9/11."… |
(2026-07-04). Has the US reckoned with its own history? aljazeera.com Marc Lamont Hill speaks to scholar Kimberle Crenshaw on whether the US is sliding backwards on civil rights.
(2026-07-04). Exhibitors Demand Better Standards At Jinja Agricultural Show. plusnews.ug 
Exhibitors at the ongoing National Agricultural and Trade Show have challenged the Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) to modernize the annual event.They say the Farmers' Federation has largely retained the same format for more than three decades despite the changing needs of the agricultural sector. The exhibitors say upgrading the show to international standards would …
(2026-07-04). Register for Sunday, July 5, IMG analysis of 250th. iacenter.org Register for this essential analysis of the 250th anniversary of the Revolution / Counter-Revolution of 1776. Sunday, July 5 @ 11 a.m. ET internationalmanifesto.org/the-us-revolu……
(2026-07-04). WHYY's Declaration of Independence. whyy.org As we mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, WHYY recorded a compilation of staffers reading the document, as primarily written by Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia in June of 1776 and adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4th at what's now known as Independence Hall. | Fireworks at Independence Hall photo via ShutterStock…
(2026-07-04). Morocco ease past Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals. newarab.com 
The scoreline flattered Morocco, who were on the back foot for most of the opening period and failed to register an attempt on goal until the 28th minute after Canada had spurned a number of solid chances. | The tame first-half performance caused Morocco's visibly frustrated coach Mohame…
(2026-07-04). July 4, 2026: What are we supposed to be celebrating? therealnews.com 
As the United States of America limps its way across the 250-year mark, I'm asking myself the same question you're probably asking yourself this July 4 weekend. What, exactly, are we supposed to be celebrating right now? | I look around with weary eyes and see what's left of this majestically big, beautiful, and bountiful landscape being turned into an overheated toxic wasteland peppered with bunkers and backup bunkers for the rich. | I see the actual jackbooted, masked federal thugs I was taught to fear hunting people in our communities, and I see the gathering emptiness in our streets and parks and stores.
(2026-07-04). You Love To See It: One Small Win For Your Eardrums. levernews.com Good things are happening! California shushes advertisers, a coalition of states defends the vulnerable, childhood food security dawns on Wyoming, and New York buses get closer to being free. | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already have an account?
(2026-07-04). Police clash with protesters outside AfD meeting. aljazeera.com German police scuffled with protesters as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) held its national convention…
(2026-07-04). Canada 0-3 Morocco: FIFA World Cup 2026 — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates from our live text commentary stream as cohosts Canada are swept aside by Morocco to reach last eight…
(2026-07-04). Most Empires in History Fell by Age 250. The US Is at a Weighty Crossroads. truthout.org As a veteran of the U.S. war on Afghanistan, I visit high schools on a regular basis to talk about the military. I try to fill in the blanks that military recruiters intentionally ignore. I find that when asked, most students can say very little about the reasons why the U.S. fights. They often wrongly assume that the U.S. fights in self-defense or to protect democracy when in reality the U.S. |
(2026-07-04). Ticket prices plunge for USA-Belgium World Cup last-16 match. aljazeera.com The price for the final 2026 World ‚Å Cup match in Seattle hit nearly $4,000 but dipped as low as $1,549 ‚Å on Tuesday.
(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). A Record 215 Goals Scored in 2026 Football WC Group Stage. ummid.com A record 215 goals were scored in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage held from June 11 to 27, 2026.
(2026-07-04). Thursday 7/9: Bats of Santa Cruz County. indybay.org Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek…
(2026-07-04). Mark Carney Unveils $35B Canadian Pipeline Project as Climate Crisis Accelerates. truthout.org On the heels of young Canadians suing over Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate "failure" and people across the country mobilizing to urge the government to "stop fast-tracking destruction," the Liberal leader on Thursday made a pair of fossil fuel-related announcements that sparked fresh anger. Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of the United Conservative Party announced that 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). Trump hints Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu may visit US as early as next week. aljazeera.com The visit would mark Netanyahu's seventh visit to the US since Trump returned to office for a second term as president.
(2026-07-04). WBJEE 2026 Counselling: Registration, Choice Filling Begin Today. ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is starting from today i.e. Tuesday June 30, 2026 choice filling and online registration of students seeking admission in West Bengal colleges of Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy and Architecture on the basis of WBJEE 2026 score.
(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). Breaking: "You can't hide" — Dubbins challenges Graham to Unite GS debate. thecanary.co 
Unite general secretary election challenger Simon Dubbins has publicly challenged incumbent Sharon Graham to stop hiding from him and debate him directly. The explosive challenge comes after Graham repeatedly sent proxies rather than face Dubbins in person, to the disgust of members — even close allies. While Dubbins attended every hustings to which he was […] | By
(2026-07-04). Brazil, Paraguay advance to 2026 FIFA WC last 16 after stunning victories. ummid.com Brazil and Paraguay Monday June 29, 2026 advanced to the 2026 Football World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Japan and Germany in their respective matches in the knockout round.
(2026-07-04). What to Know Before Applying for a Credit Card from Premium Bank in West Texas. moguldom.com If your purchasing patterns and financial goals are compatible, a credit card can be a useful tool. It helps to know how features work and what wants there may be before that. Local support in West Texas is also something some people want, and location access might be part of that decision. This article covers …
(2026-07-04). Defiance Against Trump Drives Rise of Democratic Socialist in DC Mayor's Race. truthout.org On August 11, 2025, President Trump initiated a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. Nearly 11 months later, Washingtonians organized around one of the most progressive candidates in the District's mayoral history, a democratic socialist named Janeese Lewis George. Since August 2025, every corner of the District of Columbia has swarmed with thousands of National Guard troops… |
(2026-07-04). Cape Verde national team — A football legacy. thecanary.co 
Tournaments are not always measured by who lifts the trophy, nor are great stories confined to the identity of the winner. In every World Cup, a team emerges that leaves the competition early but leaves a deeper impact than many who continue on the path. At the 2026 World Cup, Cape Verde was that story. […] | By
(2026-07-04). Museveni Defends Security Crackdown, Rejects Claims of Human Rights Regression. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended the recent actions of Uganda's security agencies, insisting they are intended to close long-standing gaps in the country's justice system, fight corruption, restore accountability and protect national development rather than reverse democratic gains. In a nationally televised address from State House Entebbe on Saturday, Museveni responded to concerns recently …
(2026-07-04). Why France Risked Everything to Help America Defeat the British Empire. thinktank.pk As the United States marks 250 years of independence, discover why France backed the American Revolution, how the alliance reshaped global geopolitics, and why its legacy still influences transatlantic relations today. When Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of their independence, the story is often told through the names of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the …
(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). 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). New Diseases Threaten Public Health as Trump's Cuts Leave US Unprepared. truthout.org As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could be lurking in some areas. Researchers this spring discovered flesh-eating bacteria in water in several coastal locations across New York's Long Island, and town officials in the Hamptons vacation destination posted an alert about the findings. Eight people in Florida have been infected this year… |
(2026-07-04). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-04). The defeat of the 'Labour Package': A major victory for Portuguese workers. iacenter.org July 2, 2026 Fausto Giudice The author, Jorge Figueiredo, is a Portuguese economist born in Brazil in 1944, a gas technician who specializes in energy analysis and editor of the website resistir.info. The article was translated by Fausto Giudice of Tlaxcala and faustounsi.substack.com and revised for U.S. readers by John Catalinotto. June 20 — June 19, 2026, marked a major victory for Portuguese workers. On that day, the "Pacote Laboral" ["Labor Package"] bill that the forces of capital were trying to impose was defeated in parliament. It was rejected not only in parliament, but, above all, on the streets.
(2026-07-04). The fair go has got up and gone. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-04). The Heat Is the Story—Climate Change Is the Cause. scheerpost.com As extreme heat forces Fourth of July and America 250 celebrations to cancel or scale back across the country, the real story isn't the weather—it's the accelerating climate crisis reshaping American life. Joshua Scheer The climate crisis has become so normalized that much of the corporate media now reports its consequences while refusing to name …
(2026-07-04). Charged in Anti-ICE Conspiracy, Two Minnesota Defendants Speak Out. wibailoutpeople.org 
Unicorn Riot coverage of ICE In Minnesota 2025-2026 Federal Indictment on Minnesota 15 Peddles DOJ 'Antifa' Conspiracy Angle After Raids Operation Metro Surge 'Brought Terror and Human Rights Violations to Minnesota Communities' Federal Case Unravels, Four Felony Charges on Minnesota Activist Are Turned Into One Misdemeanor Unsealed Court Docs Spotlight Judge's Rejection of Federal Search …
(2026-07-04). 'I'm melting': Soccer fans brave the heat at FIFA Fan Fest on July 4. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Soccer fans flocked to the FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill on Saturday despite the dangerous heat. | Philadelphia is under an extreme heat warning, with Saturday's temperature expected to reach around 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the heat index, a measure of how hot the air feels, expected to soar as high as 106 degrees. | "It is hot," Brian Keller said as he drank water from a paper cup and stood in front of a giant misting fan. "We flew out from St. Louis on a whim to come see…
(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). Incarcerated People Lose Treasured Media When Prisons Change Tablet Contracts. truthout.org Between 2016 and 2025, Michelle Shoemaker spent more than $1,000 on songs and games for her tablet — a rudimentary, prison-approved device she purchased from JPay, a subsidiary of the massive prison communications company Aventiv. Her tablet also held hundreds of emails and photographs, including treasured photos and messages from her deceased father, daughter, and mother. One email contained the… |
(2026-07-04). Lebanon's Aoun calls on US to keep 'always standing beside' his country. aljazeera.com In a congratulatory message on US Independence Day, Aoun says he hopes Lebanon can 'open a new page of hope'.
(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). Lake Kyoga Traders Count Losses as Limited BKK Ferry Schedule Disrupts Business. plusnews.ug 
‚ÄéThe business community operating through the Akampala and Kagwara landing sites on Lake Kyoga is grappling with transport challenges, barely five months after the commissioning of the Bukungu—Kagwara—Kaberamaido (BKK) ferry project. Although the ferry was introduced to improve connectivity and boost trade across Buyende, Kaberamaido and Serere districts, traders say its limited operating schedule has …
(2026-07-04). Sylvia Rivera Marsha P Johnson! Remember Their Names and Contributions. wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). 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). Hate on the ballot: Transphobia and elections. globalvoices.org Elections amplify the key challenges that trans people face every dayOriginally published on Elections amplify the key challenges that trans people face every day. In recent years, politicians in…
(2026-07-04). Thursday 7/9: Know-Your-Rights Training. indybay.org Grassroots House, 2022 Blake Street, Berkeley California 94704…
(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). 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). Balimwezo Warns Kampala Road Contractors Against Corruption, Demands Faster Project Delivery. plusnews.ug 
Kampala road contractors and consultants have been urged to desist from corruption in the awarding and execution of road construction contracts.On Friday, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) invited all road construction contractors and consultants awarded contracts under various projects in Kampala, many of which are currently in a poor state. The meeting was intended …
(2026-07-04). The Great American State Fair Is a Great Trumpian Disaster. progressivehub.net ALEX SHEPHARD | THE NEW REPUBLIC…
(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). 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). WI: AFSCME Local 1: Resolution in Support of the Minnesota Fifteen! wibailoutpeople.org 
AFSCME Wisconsin State Employees Union (WSEU) — Local 1 AFSCME Local 1: Resolution in Support of the Minnesota Fifteen Whereas on June 16, 2026, fifteen Minnesotans, including several union members, were arrested in direct retaliation for their courageous support of their neighbors during Operation Metro Surge, Whereas this courageous support was rooted in providing food …
(2026-07-04). Most SCOTUS Decisions Are Now Made in Secret. portside.org Most SCOTUS Decisions Are Now Made in Secret |
(2026-07-04). Earth and Americans: Amazingly Resilient. wattsupwiththat.com On America's 250th birthday, we give thanks to our Creator for our independence, our liberty and our resolve, and for the likewise strong and resilient planet on which we live. Happy Fourth of July!
(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). 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). Coach Renard leaves Tunisia after World Cup group-stage exit. newarab.com 
Herve Renard, who took over from Sabri Lamouchi as Tunisia coach in the middle of the "My adventure (with Tunisia) has come to an end," the 57-year-old Frenchman posted on Instagram. | "Before I leave, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Tunisian Football Federation for allowing me to take part in the 2026 World Cup. | "It was an honour to represent Tunisia and to have this unforgettable experience," added Renard, who has gui…
(2026-07-04). Ounahi fires Morocco into World Cup quarterfinals with 3-0 win over Canada. aljazeera.com Azzedine Ounahi scored two of three second-half goals as Morocco ended cohosts run to reach last eight.
(2026-07-04). NRM CEC Names Parliamentary Commissioners as House Leadership Takes Shape. plusnews.ug 
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has designated three women Members of Parliament to serve as backbench representatives on the Parliamentary Commission, in one of the latest steps toward constituting the leadership and administrative structures of the 12th Parliament. The party's Central Executive Committee (CEC), chaired by President Yoweri Museveni, named Susan Jolly Abeja (Otuke …
(2026-07-04). Pope Leo urges migrant protection, integration on visit to Lampedusa. aljazeera.com Pontiff urges people in Europe and US to welcome and assist migrants during symbolic trip to Italy's frontier island.
(2004-07-26). Farah Khan, Murali Sharma recall 'Main Hoon Na' stunt incident. tribune.com.pk 
Indian filmmaker Farah Khan visited actors Ashwini Kalsekar and Murali Sharma for a vlog, where a casual cooking session turned into a walk down memory lane, bringing early 2000s cinema nostalgia and highlighting the chaotic reality of filming pre-CGI action sequences. | The conversation centred around Farah's 2004 blockbuster directorial debut, Main Hoon Na, which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, and Suniel Shetty. | Sharma, who played the antagonist in the film, recalled that his first day on set came with a reality check. Fresh off his performance in the gritty crime drama Maqbool, Sharma attempted to…
(2026-07-04). Centre v Right populism: Same grievances, different answers. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-04). Taiwan's new China war blueprint? Longer drills, smart weapons and reservist overhaul unveiled. hindustantimes.com Taiwan has launched its biggest military reserve reform in decades as tensions with China continue to rise. The island has doubled mandatory reservist training from up to seven days to 14 days, introducing drone operations, U.S.-made HIMARS rocket systems, live-fire drills, battlefield first aid, camouflage exercises, and overnight deployments. The reforms aim to improve combat readiness while addressing a growing shortage of military-age recruits. Officials also plan to expand the reserve force by including retired female volunteers. Analysts say the overhaul reflects lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, but…
(2026-07-04). PECO workers strike on July Fourth for the first time in the utility's history. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For the first time in its 145-year history, PECO's 1,600 unionized workers went on strike just after midnight Saturday after negotiations on a new labor agreement with the utility's management collapsed. | In a statement, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 614, which represents linemen, gas odor responders and technicians, call center and other back-office employees, said the company's "lack of seriousness over six months of bargaining has forced us to thi…
(2026-07-04). Israel demolishes West Bank homes despite Supreme Court order. newarab.com 
Israeli forces and settlers demolished Palestinians homes in the Jordan Valley in the The Israeli Civil Administration, part of the military, Accordin…
(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). Khamenei funeral ceremonies draw huge crowds in Iran's capital. newarab.com 
Vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic massed in Tehran on Saturday to begin almost a week of Clad in black and waving blood-red flags seen as a call for vengeance and justice under Shia Islam, mourners thronged the Gran…
(2026-07-04). SUNDAY 7/5 Webinar: The US Revolution/Counterrevolution @250. iacenter.org Register for this essential analysis of the 250th anniversary of the Revolution / Counter-Revolution of 1776. Sunday, July 5 @ 11 a.m. ET REGISTER HERE ON EVENTBRITE Share details of the meeting on FACEBOOK or TWITTER. About this webinar Two hundred and fifty years after the Declaration of Independence, how should we understand 1776? The familiar story celebrates a revolution for liberty and self-government. A powerful counter-tradition argues that it was in large part a counter-revolution: a bid by slaveholders and settlers to defend slavery and westward expansion against a British empire that had begun to const…
(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). 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). Two Arrested Over Murder of Hoima Businessman. plusnews.ug 
Two suspects are under detention at Hoima City Central police station for allegedly killing a businessman. The suspects, whose particulars have been concealed for fear of jeopardizing investigations, along with others still at large, are accused of killing Joshua Barongo, 30, a businessman in Hoima City. They reportedly committed the offense on June 21, 2026. …
(2026-07-04). What the ending of the U.S.' Temporary Protection Status could mean for Haiti. globalvoices.org 
'The termination of TPS is synonymous with the end of my life'Global Voices Image created using This post is part of Global Voices' July 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-07-04). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-04). Remains believed to be of 3 missing men found in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Weeks after four men went missing and their case made headlines in the country, the remains of three people were found in a South Lebanon area while a fourth man was found alive but injured, amid The four men — Jawad Shadi Bazzi, Hadi Kamal al-Raqqa, Mohammad Ali Hassan and Ali Mousa Qashmar — had headed to southern Lebanon on two motorcycles on 15 June amid reports of a truce, but their families reported them missing after all communication with them was lost. | Lebanon'
(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). ´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 Vergange…
(2026-07-04). IBM Unpacks World's 1st Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology. ummid.com In what is billed as a major semiconductor breakthrough, Tech giant IBM introduced the world's first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a revolutionary transistor architecture at the 0.7 nm, or 7 angstrom node.
(2026-07-04). 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 àÅrtico, en el punto de mira de París. strategic-culture.su El Extremo Norte ya no es, en todos los aspectos, una periferia helada, sino un bastión de la seguridad euroatlántica. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…
(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…