(2026-07-03). La Russia, sentendo il clamore europeo a favore della guerra, annuncia di essere pronta. strategic-culture.su La Russia ha ora preso la decisione strategica di prepararsi alla guerra in Europa. | Segue nostro Il quadro di allentamento delle tensioni delineatosi nei colloqui di Lucerna tra Stati Uniti e Iran è rimasto sostanzialmente fedele al piano iraniano originale in dieci punti. Nel frattempo, il presidente Trump e il vicepresidente Vance confondono deliberatamente le acque, sostenendo che l'Iran abbia già acconsentito alle ispezioni dell'AI…
(2026-07-03). History Continues to Serve Foreign Policy: Why Israel Finally Recognized the Armenian Genocide. scheerpost.com Yakov M. Rabkin The Israeli government recognized the deaths of one and a half million Armenians during World War I as genocide for political reasons, and Armenia is not even the intended addressee here. Prime Minister Pashinyan quite rightly noted that his country is not interested in turning the recognition of the Armenian genocide into …
(2026-07-03). Wall of Tears memorial to child victims of the Gaza genocide comes to Dearborn, Michigan. wsws.org The name of each martyred child is listed in small script, both Arabic and Roman, in the chronological order of his or her death.
(2026-07-03). Azerbaijani MP exclusive to UWI: Netanyahu Government's Recognition of the Armenian Genocide Is Meaningless. unitedworldint.com Speaking to uwidata.com, Azerbaijani Member of Parliament Elchin Mirzabayli stated that the Israeli government's decision lacks both historical and legal foundations. By Tehran Tapdigov, from Baku / Azerbaijan As previously reported, Israel has officially recognized the so-called Armenian Genocide. The announcement was made by the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The relevant resolution was unanimously …
(2026-07-03). URGENT: Jury Refuses to convict Golden Gate Bridge Protestors on Felony Conspiracy. indybay.org Jury deliberations result in a hung jury on the felony conspiracy charge and convictions on misdemeanor false imprisonment charges in the trial of seven Bay Area community members being prosecuted for an anti-genocide protest that stopped traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day '24.
(2026-07-03). Cuban residents present impact of U.S. blockade to PARLATINO. radiohc.cu Members of the Martí Association of Cuban Residents in Panama (AMCRP) presented to the PARLATINO leadership the impacts of the United States blockade against the island, imposed more than six decades ago. | During the fraternal meeting, held at the headquarters of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO), based in Panama City since 2008 and led by its president, Representative Rolando González, the representatives of the diaspora condemned the most recent executive orders from the White House that intensify the energy blockade, the media campaign, trade barriers, and pressure on third parties, with…
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/11: No War on Cuba. indybay.org la Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck ave., Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-03). Gaza Forced Displacement: Israel's New Term for an Old Policy. juancole.com This is what is happening today in the Israeli debate on Gaza. The term "voluntary migration" no longer serves the pur…
(2026-07-03). The Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Agenda Continues To Roll Forward. thealtworld.com 
(2026-07-03). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Humanitarian crisis worsens in Venezuela, as botched earthquake rescue phase winds down. wsws.org Amid the disastrous rescue and aid response, the US media has mounted a damage-control operation around Washington's role. Trump's remarks, however, expose contempt for the lives of Venezuelans.
(2026-07-03). Chinese enterprises in Venezuela donate over 120 metric tons of quake relief supplies: embassy. ecns.cn Chinese companies operating in Venezuela have contributed more than 120 metric tons of emergency supplies to areas hit by two strong earthquakes that recently struck the country, with an additional 500 metric tons either being dispatched to designated locations or being prepared for shipment, according to the Chinese Embassy in Venezuela.
(2026-07-03). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Relief efforts shift as Venezuela quake survivors seek aid. aljazeera.com Emergency relief is becoming the focus in Venezuela's La Guaira state as aid stations distribute food.
(2026-07-03). Democracy Now! 2026-07-03 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Friday, July 3, 2026 | Democracy Now! Friday, July 3, 2026…
(2026-07-03). Have your say on draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation. sanews.gov.za Have your say on draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation | The Electoral Commission is calling on South Africans to comment on the draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation ahead of the 21 July 2026 deadline. ⚪ "The Electoral Commission has published the draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation in the Government Gazette [dated 30 June 2026] for public comment, marking an important milestone in safeguarding the integrity of electoral processes ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. | "The Commission invites all South Africans, political parties,…
(2026-07-03). Ronaldo scores as Portugal come back to win, Croatia denied by late VAR. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo pulls Portugal level before Goncalo Ramos wins it late on; Croatia have further goal ruled offside.
(2026-07-03). Chinese scientists discover world's smallest known long-tailed bird. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have discovered the smallest known long-tailed bird to date, Zhengheornis buyu, according to the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-07-03). China and Russia Weaken the Dollar. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Two important actions taken independently by China and Russia are aimed at weakening the dollar's position as the world's leading reserve currency. | In this regard, the People's Bank of China took a firm step in expanding its digital currency (e-CNY) by integrating an initial group of 26 financial institutions, both domestic and foreign, into its cross-border payments platform. | The information, provided by financial authorities to the South China Morning Post, indicates that the initiative seeks to "consolidate the payment infra…
(2026-07-03). How Murdoch's Pro-Israel Bias Breeds Failed Journalism. juancole.com The Conversation) — When it comes to covering the Middle East, News Corporation has two guiding principles. The first is that it supports Israel, which means it opposes any nation, organisation or individual that doesn'
(2026-07-03). TVET colleges key to developing skilled workforce. sanews.gov.za TVET colleges key to developing skilled workforce | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli says Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges have become essential institutions for developing a skilled workforce, with government strengthening the sector as a pathway to economic opportunities. | "They produce artisans, technicians, entrepreneurs, hospitality professionals, and countless other skilled individuals whose expertise keeps our industries functioning and our economy growing," Mhlauli said. | Speaking at the Grand Finale of the Unilever TVET Cook Challenge in Durban, KwaZulu-N…
(2026-07-03). China, EU to have second trade, investment consultation mechanism meeting this autumn. ecns.cn China and the European Union (EU) will hold the second meeting on the trade and investment consultation mechanism this autumn, according to China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). China unveils five-year plan to improve services, quality of life for people with disabilities. ecns.cn China on Thursday unveiled a plan aimed at further improving social security, public services and living standards for people with disabilities over the next five years.
(2026-07-03). China's largest land port cargo volume tops 10 million metric tons in H1. ecns.cn Manzhouli Port, which is China's largest land port, handled over 11.3 million metric tons of import and export cargo in the first half of this year already.
(2026-07-03). eThekwini extends EPWP contracts. sanews.gov.za eThekwini extends EPWP contracts | The eThekwini Municipality has approved a six-month extension of contracts for participants in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to ensure the continuity of critical municipal services across the city. ⚪ The decision was taken during the municipality's Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting on Thursday, where several resolutions aimed at strengthening key service delivery and accelerating key municipal programmes were adopted. ⚪ In a statement after the meeting, the municipality said the extension, which is in line with EPWP guidelines, will provide stability while ensuri…
(2026-07-02). Chinese mainland slams DPP authorities for obstructing ECFA implementation. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for obstructing the implementation of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA).
(2026-07-03). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/9: Know-Your-Rights Training. indybay.org Grassroots House, 2022 Blake Street, Berkeley California 94704…
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/11: Sunsara Taylor Speaking Tour: A Whole New Way to Live A Fundamentally Different System. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-03). Vote for Pacifica Mission Coalition Candidates at KPFK. indybay.org There is a Pacifica Mission Coalition candidate slate that is running at KPFA to defend democracy…
(2026-07-03). Monday 7/6: Phone Zap for. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YyqMkDW……
(2026-07-03). Tuesday 7/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | www.interfaithforpalestine.com/online…
(2026-07-03). Guangdong village sees boost in income from forest-grown lingzhi harvest. ecns.cn Jinkeng Village's forest-cultivated lingzhi plantation base in Sanjiang Town, Qingyuan, Guangdong province, has entered its peak harvest season, with villagers busy picking, sorting and drying the mushrooms in fine weather.
(2026-07-03). Think tank report elaborates on features, significance of Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building. ecns.cn A think tank report released on Thursday delves into the fine qualities and key factors behind the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s remarkable feats.
(2026-07-03). The Great American State Un-Fair Flop. indybay.org Trump has once again outdone himself with his latest Great American State Fair, great un-extravaganza on the National Mall, billed as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence. The unpopular president's thinly veiled "vanity fair" has been met by a disinterested and bored public that has become increasingly fatigued and leery of participating in anything Trump. This, combined with intermittent power outages and a collapsing stage along with Trump's highly partisan opening ceremony speech that lasted almost 30 minutes, has turned off many people.
(2026-07-03). China allocates full 200 billion yuan for 2026 equipment upgrade program. ecns.cn China has fully allocated 200 billion yuan (about $29.5 billion) in ultra-long special treasury bond funds for equipment upgrades in 2026, supporting about 11,000 projects nationwide, authorities said.
(2003-07-26). At least 40 killed as passenger coach plunges into ravine on Sherani-Zhob highway. tribune.com.pk 
At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured when a New Mekhtar passenger coach travelling from Quetta to Peshawar plunged into a deep ravine in the Danasar area on the Sherani—Zhob highway, near the border between Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), on Friday. | According to the Medical Emergency Response Centre (MERC), 40 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, while eight injured passengers have been shifted to the Trauma Centre in Zhob. Six ambulances, 12 emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and 10 light transport vehicle (LTV) drivers were deployed as part of the rescue oper…
(2026-07-03). With NATO chief Rutte present: Merz government adopts war laws. wsws.org Under the seemingly harmless phrase "Germany is becoming crisis-proof," the Bundeswehr, the state apparatus, the economy and the whole of society are to be rapidly prepared for a direct war against Russia.
(2026-07-03). ICE thugs kidnap over 10,000 immigrants in 5 days as White House orders worksite raids. wsws.org As more than 63,000 people languish in immigrant concentration camps, the Trump administration is expanding street ambushes, worksite raids and mass kidnappings across the country.
(2026-07-03). Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16 in style. aljazeera.com Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.
(2026-07-03). At 250, American Democracy is Under Siege. scheerpost.com Mitchell Zimmerman Otherwords This Fourth of July marks the 250th birthday of a new kind of nation state — based not on ancestral ties to a land or on the territorial reach of monarchs, but on shared principles about the rights of citizens and the purpose of the state. The Founding Fathers set forth those principles in …
(2026-07-03). Senior Chinese official stresses financial sector's Party building. ecns.cn A senior Chinese official stressed solid and effective efforts to advance key Party-building tasks in the financial system, continuously strengthen the Party's political building, and further equip the financial sector with the Party's new theories.
(2026-07-03). Milwaukee: Community Members Pack Fire Police Commission Meeting to Demand an End of Surveillance of Pro Palestine Residents! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-03). China launches 16th Arctic scientific expedition to study Arctic climate change. ecns.cn China has launched its 16th Arctic scientific expedition, sending a research fleet to study climate change and marine environments in the rapidly changing polar region.
(2026-07-03). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-03). Madison: Labor Community Members at Packed Press Conference Demand All Charges Be Dropped for the MN 15. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-03). China sees more frequent and intense extreme weather, climate blue book says. ecns.cn China is experiencing increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather and climate events, including heatwaves and heavy rainfall, according to the Blue Book on Climate Change in China 2026, released by the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). City of Vallejo Releases Sanitized Report On Police Badge-Bending Ritual. indybay.org Vallejo officials hid evidence of police misconduct from public for years…
(2026-07-03). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-03). 'They gave their best': Congolese reflect on historic World Cup run. aljazeera.com The Leopards' first World Cup in more than 50 years united Congolese supporters, despite defeat to England.
(2026-07-03). "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" by Frederick Douglas (Read by Ossie Davis). wibailoutpeople.org Provided to YouTube by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" ∑ Ossie Davis A Voice Ringing O'er the Gale! The Oratory of Frederick Douglass Read by Ossie Davis ‚Ñó 2009 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Released on: 2009-06-30…
(2026-07-03). Alexander Rabinowitch's The Bolsheviks Survive: Petrograd 1919. wsws.org The fourth and final volume of Rabinowitch's books on the October Revolution in Petrograd is a major contribution to the history of the civil war.
(2026-07-03). Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference, under the theme "Building a digital-friendly city: Inclusive Intelligence, Borderless Connectivity," kicked off in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Attacks on refineries around the world — a new pattern in warfare. strategic-culture.su Oil refineries are the new battleground: does it expose a global plan to phase out fossil fuels? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Lat…
(2026-07-03). China issues warnings as first 2026 typhoon approaches Hainan. ecns.cn China has issued warnings as Typhoon Maysak strengthened and moved toward the southern island province of Hainan, meteorological authorities said.
(2026-07-03). Gauteng Health exceeds Lenacapavir rollout targets. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health exceeds Lenacapavir rollout targets | The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has recorded a massive milestone in its Lenacapavir rollout programme, comfortably surpassing its targets in the very first month of rolling out the groundbreaking HIV prevention drug. | The province's phased rollout, which officially kicked off last month, aims to provide an additional layer of protection to individuals at substantial risk of HIV acquisition — pushing South Africa closer to its goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. | "Since the commencement of the phased rollout on 08 June 2026, a…
(2026-07-03). Australia: Age blames socialists for Victorian teachers' rejection of union-Labor sellout. wsws.org Le Grand claimed that the Committee for Public Education, established at the initiative of the Socialist Equality Party, was responsible for the historic rejection of a sellout deal by teachers in the state of Victoria.
(2026-07-03). 2026 World Middle School Volleyball Championship opens in Shangluo. ecns.cn The 2026 World Middle School Volleyball Championship opened in Shangluo, Shaanxi province, on Wednesday evening. The tournament features 62 teams from 31 delegations representing 29 countries and regions. In the opening match, Team China defeated India 3-0.
(2026-07-03). The "Green" Shell Game: Why Virginia's Return to RGGI Is a Bad Deal for Families. wattsupwiththat.com The math is simple, and it is cruel: RGGI is an anchor on the household budget. It is time we stopped subsidizing this experiment and demanded a return to energy policies that put the people of Virginia before the optics of a political agenda.
(2026-07-03). Tibetan and Other Minorities in Communist China Protest CCP Equal Unity Law. indybay.org PROTEST BY TIBETANS AND OTHER MINORITIES IN COMMUNIST CHINA PROTEST THE RACIST 'ETHNIC UNITY LAW IN FRONT OF THE COMMUNIST CHINESE CONSULATE IN SAN FRANCISCO ON JULY 1ST, 2026.
(2026-07-03). Friday 7/3: Discussion:Pt 2 of Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality&HIstory. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-03). POLITICS OF THE HEART – An Interview with ALAN CLEMENTS. indybay.org Interview with journalist, former Buddhist monk, activist, and artist Alan Clements on his new book, "Politics of the Heart."
(2026-07-03). The Colorado primary and the turn toward socialist politics. wsws.org The victory of candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America shows the American population moving to the left, but it cannot transform the Democratic Party from a party of Wall Street and the national-security apparatus into a representative of the working class.
(2026-07-03). Interventions to reduce paediatric surgical wait times at Charlotte Maxeke hospital. sanews.gov.za Interventions to reduce paediatric surgical wait times at Charlotte Maxeke hospital | The Gauteng Department of Health has rolled out a suite of targeted interventions aimed at drastically reducing paediatric surgical wait times and accelerating access to specialised medical care for infants and children at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH). ⚪ According to the department, the provincial health system has faced mounting pressure regarding delays for elective operations. | The interventions include: | • Strengthening theatre efficiency. | • Improv…
(2026-07-03). China's knowledge-intensive service exports grow 12.2% in first 5 months. ecns.cn China's exports of knowledge-intensive services reached 667.75 billion yuan (about $98.36 billion) in the first five months of this year, up 12.2 percent year on year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Friday.
(2003-07-26). PM Shehbaz departs for Iran to attend Khamenei's funeral. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed Islamabad on Friday for a one-day visit to Iran, where he is due to attend the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | Funeral processions for Khamenei will begin on July 4 in Tehran and conclude on July 9 with his burial in his hometown of Mashhad, with additional ceremonies planned in Qom and Iraq between these dates. | The prime minister is accompanied by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign…
(2026-07-03). Turkish comedian Deniz Gà∂kta≈ü detained at Istanbul airport over political satire. wsws.org Gà∂kta≈ü, a left-wing stand-up comedian whose video of a political comedy show garnered 8.5 million views in a week was taken into custody.
(2026-07-03). Global cities led by Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore, New York and London in digital capabilities: report. ecns.cn A report released at the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing on Thursday has identified Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore, New York and London as "all-factor leading cities" in digital capabilities.
(2026-07-03). China unveils AI-powered plan to boost extreme weather forecasting. ecns.cn China has unveiled a new plan for meteorological disaster prevention for the 2026—2030 period, calling for enhanced capabilities in forecasting extreme weather with the help of AI technology.
(2026-07-03). China willing to work with U.S. to foster favorable conditions for bilateral agricultural trade. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the United States to foster favorable conditions for bilateral agricultural trade, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
(2026-07-03). Why the EU Is Turning the Tide Against Cheap Chinese Imports. thinktank.pk The European Union is tightening trade measures against Chinese imports while pursuing negotiations with Beijing. Discover why Europe is changing its China strategy, what it means for global trade, and whether this marks the beginning of a new economic era. For nearly two decades, European consumers enjoyed an endless stream of inexpensive Chinese products. From …
(2026-07-03). The Democrats' Green Delusion: Using the Iran War to Double Down on Renewables. wattsupwiththat.com The broader lesson of the Hormuz crisis — a lesson almost perfectly inverted by the American Prospect — is that energy security cannot be reduced to a story about the electricity grid.
(2026-07-03). Delcy Rodriguez responds to public anger at government response. aljazeera.com Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.
(2026-07-03). Preliminary exam for highest Tibetan Buddhism degree held in Xizang. ecns.cn A preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, started in Lhasa on Tuesday and will last until next Wednesday.
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/4: Social Movements without security in land access a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). Canada's Carney secures deal for pipeline to expand oil exports beyond US. aljazeera.com Ottawa says future pipeline will reduce economic dependence on the US amid Donald Trump's trade war.
(2026-07-03). Heat wave expose workers to injury and death in auto plants, warehouses and delivery routes. wsws.org A dangerous heat wave across the Midwest and Eastern United States is exposing workers to serious injury and death in auto plants, warehouses, postal facilities and delivery routes, where millions are being kept on the job without air conditioning or adequate safety measures.
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/2: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/9: Bats of Santa Cruz County. indybay.org Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek…
(2026-07-03). Lotus flowers at Hefei park wow tourists. ecns.cn A 150-mu (10-hectare) lotus pond at Taochong Lake Park in Hefei, Anhui province, was shrouded in mist on Thursday, with sightseeing trains gliding through the water among the blooms, offering visitors a romantic summer experience without leaving the city.
(2026-07-03). Friday 7/3: Stop talking attitude, talk being joint landlord in the USA: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/4: Restore the frontier, a 4th of July elegy: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). FIFA, Capitalism, Fascism, Commodification Of Sports & Trumpism. indybay.org The commodification of sports and FIFA are connected as capitalism is structuring sports to make more profits. Professor George Wright who is an expert on sports talks about the history of FIFA and capitalism.
(2026-07-03). President of China-Asia Economic Development Association under investigation. ecns.cn Quan Shunji, president of the China-Asia Economic Development Association (CADEA), is under investigation for suspected serious violations of Party discipline and state laws, anti-graft bodies announced on Friday.
(2026-07-03). Chinese-built passenger trains deliver smooth rides for fans during World Cup. ecns.cn As the World Cup heats up, Chinese-built light rail trains have become a top choice for fans heading to the stadium.
(2026-07-02). FM Spokesperson slams Japan's so-called 'free and open Indo-Pacific' vision. ecns.cn Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Thursday slammed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's so-called "free and open Indo-Pacific" vision.
(2026-07-03). Keiko Fujimori declares herself president-elect of Peru as dictatorship looms. wsws.org Roberto Sánchez conceded, allowing Fujimori to proclaim herself president-elect. The fear that protests might spiral into a national insurrection outweighed his presidential ambitions.
(2026-07-03). Shenzhen International Fishery Expo opens to strengthen Greater Bay Area trade hub role. ecns.cn The 2026 Shenzhen International Fishery Expo opened at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian) on Thursday and will run through Saturday, showcasing the full industrial chain of modern fisheries while positioning itself as a leading fishery trade platform in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-07-03). Stage arts bridge cultures between China and Kazakhstan. ecns.cn As China and Kazakhstan celebrate the 2026 Year of Cultural Exchange, performing arts continue to strengthen people-to-people ties through education, cultural exchanges and joint productions.
(2026-07-03). Saturday 8/1: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy from San Francisco Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center – Outdoors | Sat., Aug. 1 – 3: 00 pm (Music 2: 30) | Sun., Aug. 2 – 3: 00 pm (Music 2: 30) | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz 95060 | Ticket Info: FREE – ($20 suggested donation)…
(2026-07-03). Monday 7/6: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). Church fraud is rampant locally, and all across the nation. indybay.org Seventh Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland…
(2026-07-03). Namibian president to pay state visit to China from July 5 to 11. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the Republic of Namibia will pay a state visit to China from July 5 to 11, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.
(2026-07-03). For Philadelphia's Heavenly Bodies, music is more than a passion. It's a necessity. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? From the beginning, "We're not going to play songs, right?" said drummer Shaun Bailey. | Sitting in a crowded bar, Bailey, along with siblings Dustin and Ashley Burrows, recalled the formation of the band's central philosophy. | "We had a mission statement," said guitarist Dustin Burrows: Abandon traditional songwriting. | The experimental trio is known for its richly textured so…
(2026-07-03). Are Europe's extreme summers the new normal? What the science says. aljazeera.com WHO warns Europe must 'plan for heat like winter flu' as experts reveal how permanent this summer's extreme heat is.
(2026-07-03). CAIR-CA & SJ Silicon Valley NAACP Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Fired SJSU Prof Sang Kil. indybay.org The San Jose Silicon Valley NACCP and CAIR-CA spoke out in support of SJSU professor Dr. Sang Kil…
(2026-07-03). Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-03). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). South Africa salutes Proteas Women. sanews.gov.za
(2026-07-03). How Trump Sabotaged Independence Day. juancole.com
(2026-07-03). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Who are the rogue bishops defying Pope Leo XIV? aljazeera.com
(2026-07-03). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Papua rebels claim to have killed US pilot in Indonesia. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-03). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Tuesday 7/28: Workers Voices Storytelling Night ⚪ Voces de los Trabajadores. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore/ | Librería Medicina para Pesadillas | 3036 Calle 24, between/entre Treat y Harrison…
(2026-07-03). México_Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla: Comunidades exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras. indybay.org México | Comunidades indígenas de la Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras…
(2026-07-02). How US-Iran Ceasefire is Unravelling. ummid.com A week of tit-for-tat strikes between Washington and Tehran, compounded by Israel's relentless pounding of Lebanon, has exposed the US-Iran ceasefire of June 2026 as a fragile construct held together more by diplomatic exhaustion than by genuine strategic convergence.
(2026-07-02). As in Gaza, the Israel-Lebanon 'peace' agreement is designed to fail. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's conditioning of its withdrawal from southern Lebanon on the disarmament of Hezbollah mirrors its strategy in Gaza: insist on terms that are impossible to implement to justify its constant state of war.
(2026-07-02). Pilot zones: Has Lebanon walked into Israel's trap. newarab.com 
The last time Lebanon and Israel signed an American-brokered agreement, it took less than a year to die. | The 17 May Agreement of 1983 ended the state of war between the two countries, That deal did not survive the test of time. Israeli negotiators had…
(2026-07-02). 'We hit them very hard': Trump on Iran, $400 million Qatar gifted Air Force One & presidency controversy. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump speaks candidly about the controversial $400 million Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-800 serving as the new Air Force One, defending the aircraft and its symbolism. In this full, uncut press interaction, Trump also discusses recent US military strikes on Iran, ongoing denuclearisation talks, relations with Qatar, and questions about whether he is profiting from the presidency. Watch the complete remarks without edits to hear Trump's responses on foreign policy, the luxury presidential jet, Iran, and the latest political controversies shaping headlines in the United States.
(2026-07-02). Senior Chinese legislator to attend Iran's late Supreme Leader's funeral. ecns.cn He Wei, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, will attend the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, China's foreign ministry said on Thursday.
(2026-07-02). Iranian ballistic missile operations: 2024—2026. longwarjournal.org Over the past two years, the Islamic Republic has engaged in at least 15 distinct ballistic missile operations from its territory against foreign targets. Despite a pause in these attacks in 2023, the 2024—2026 period resumed a trend of increasing Iranian missile operations in the region between 2017—2022.
(2026-07-02). How Florida's Cuban Diaspora and the Israeli Lobby Came Together — and Are Coming Apart. theintercept.com 
(2026-07-02). World Cup Cheers, Gaza Graves: Inside Israel's War on Palestinian Sport. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saleem Al-Ashqar (C), Mohammed Barakat (L) and Suleiman al-Obeid are among more than 1,000 Palestinian athletes killed by Israel during its ongoing genocide on Gaza. (Photos: Wikimedia Commons, social media; Design: PC)…
(2026-07-02). Blackpool council Reform leader exposed as BAE Systems officer, uniparty warmonger. thecanary.co 
The Canary can reveal that Reform UK's leader in Blackpool Council is an 'officer' employed at BAE Systems. BAE is a weapons manufacturer heavily implicated in the Gaza genocide and other war crimes. Reform's Blackpool Council group leader is James John ('Jim') O'Neill, 69. He was elected as Blackpool's first Reform councillor in 2024, taking the […] | By
(2026-07-02). Green Party expel Jewish anti-genocide activist Tony Greenstein. thecanary.co 
The Green Party has expelled Jewish outspoken anti-genocide activist Tony Greenstein, in a move that will infuriate the resistance movement. The Israel lobby has repeatedly targeted Greenstein, like the many other Jews who oppose Israel's genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The party suspended Greenstein in April 2026, caving to complaints from Israel lobbyists. […] | By
(2026-07-02). "The blockade against Cuba is an act of state terrorism against an entire people" wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-07-02). "Marco Rubio: An Uncontrollable Mythomaniac" to be presented in Vado Ligure, Italy. radiohc.cu The Members' Section of Coop. Liguria in Vado Ligure will organize the public event "Men of Their Time: Marco Rubio" this Friday, July 3rd, at 5: 30 p.m. in the Punto d'Incontro Coop Hall in Vado Aurelia (Via alla Costa, first floor). Admission is free. | The event is promoted in collaboration with the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship, through the "Granma" Circle of Celle Ligure/Savona, and the USEI APS (Union of Solidarity of Ecuadorians in Italy). | The event will feature a presentation by Roberto Casella, president of the Italy-Cuba Association, who will discuss more than half a century of geopolit…
(2026-07-02). Cuba denounces U.S. policy for causing suffering on the island. radiohc.cu Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío has denounced Washington's political strategy against Cuba and the fact that its 'success' is measured by the suffering inflicted on the island's population. | "A certain class of politicians feels pride, and its members congratulate each other on such achievements," the deputy foreign minister stated on Thursday on his Facebook account. | In…
(2026-07-02). American Communist Party: "NATO will grow more terroristic in the years ahead" unitedworldint.com Speech of American Communist Party CEC Member Jackson Hinkle in the international conference on Global Security and NATO. American Communist Party believe NATO will grow more terroristic in the years ahead American Communist Party believe NATO will grow more terroristic in the years ahead The World Civilizations Initiative Research Center organized an international conference on …
(2026-07-02). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-07-02). Gaza First Amendment Alert (7/2/26). rightsanddissent.org Sign up U.S. Re-Sanctions UN Human Rights Expert Amid Legal Back and Forth: | On May 26, 2026, the U.S. government once again added United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese to the
(2026-07-02). 'A war zone': Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes. aljazeera.com Aid workers fear disease outbreaks in temporary shelters amid overcrowding, lack of access to clean water, sanitation.
(2026-07-02). Venezuela Earthquake Toll Reaches 2,295 Dead and 6,461 Rescued One Week After Tragedy. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—The president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, has reported the updated figures on the ongoing emergency response and the scale of the natural catastrophe that Venezuela has been suffering. | During his daily broadcast in the early afternoon this Wednesday, July 1, Rodríguez provided the latest casualty reports that mark seven days since the devastating June 24 earthquakes. | Updated casualty and rescue figures
| According to the top Venezuelan official, 2,295 people have lost their lives so far, and a further 11,267 individuals are reporte…
(2026-07-02). Minister Cabello Announces Zero Tolerance For Police Caught Stealing in Venezuela's Earthquake Disaster Zone. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The agents were allegedly assisting in rescue operations this Tuesday, June 30, following the double earthquake that struck the region last week. A few hours later, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello made it clear that a zero-tolerance policy against corruption is in effect for police officers who dish…
(2026-07-02). The plan of a "NATO security umbrella" for Cyprus. unitedworldint.com History has shown that the real guarantee of peace in Cyprus is not promises on paper, but Türkiye's deterrent power and the Turkish Cypriot people's own state. By Hàºseyin Macit Yusuf — Former Roving Ambassador of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) A proposal reviving the painful memories of the past The proposals allegedly put …
(2026-07-02). Fourth of July celebrations, Paul Simon, 'The Sound of America' Culture Fest, Molly Tuttle and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org The Fourth of July holiday weekend builds across the Philadelphia region with a mix of large-scale celebrations and cultural programming tied to the nation's 250th anniversary. | In Philadelphia and beyond, that includes everything from community festivals and historical activations to the city's signature concert and fireworks celebration, with a star-studded lineup headlined by Christina Aguilera alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, Will Smith and The Roots. In that same historical vein, "The Sound of America," a new rock opera staged at FringeArts, reimagines the life of Benjamin Franklin through music and storytelling.
(2026-07-02). Colorado primary results show continuing radicalization of US workers and youth. wsws.org A member of the Democratic Socialists of America defeated an incumbent Democratic congresswoman for renomination in Denver, while Senator Michael Bennet was denied the party's nomination for governor.
(2026-07-02). The Canary finances in doubt after Lloyds shuts account. newarab.com 
Dozens of media workers were left in financial limbo this week after one of the UK's largest banks The publication, known for its coverage of UK politics and
(2026-07-02). Trump says record boats leaving Hormuz, calls communism 'biggest threat'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump arrived in North Dakota aboard a train for the Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication.
(2026-07-02). What the Fourth of July looks like to the unfree. peoplesworld.org 
Arguably, the first American Fourth of July speech took place in 1634. Allow me to explain. In 1838, twelve years before The Scarlet Letter was published and sixty-two years after the Declaration of Independence, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote a historical sketch that called out his country's anti-democratic compulsions. "Endicott and the Red Cross" accurately relates an …
(2026-07-02). 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.
(2026-07-02). Chaos at Karameh crossing for Palestinian, Jordanian travellers. newarab.com 
Every morning, crowds of people pack into the Karameh (King Hussein) border crossing between Palestine and The crisis at the Karameh crossing (also known as the King Hussein Bridge) recurs every year at the start of the summer season, as tens of thousands of Palestinian expatriates return to spend their holidays, visit relatives, attend family occasions, or register children born abroad. | What was…
(2026-07-02). Minneapolis: Freedom Fighters plead not guilty in federal conspiracy case tied to immigration protests. wibailoutpeople.org 
Ahead of her arraignment, Treasure Thoreson told supporters that the charges against her and her 14 co-defendants are political retribution by the Trump Administration for opposing ICE. "This case we're here for today is all about intimidation and repression," Thoreson said. "The federal government is terrified of our ability to organize about the strength of …
(2026-07-02). Turkish cinema great Kadir İnanır (1949-2026). wsws.org The actor's death plunged millions into mourning. He was buried in Istanbul on June 28 in a ceremony attended by large crowds.
(2026-07-02). 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.
(2026-07-02). From Khan Sir to Faisal Khan: Demonisation of The People's Teacher. ummid.com This transformation of a professional controversy into a communal issue reveals a troubling trend in India's digital discourse, where disagreements often descend into identity-based attacks.
(2026-07-02). New Mexico ICE Jail Has to Truck Water Into Town That Declared a Water Emergency. truthout.org Following years of drought, the wells in Estancia, N.M., are running dry. After declaring a water emergency last week, the small town in Torrance County is hauling in water to fill its pipes. Estancia has also reduced water sales to the Torrance County Detention Facility, a federal immigration detention center run by the private contractor CoreCivic. The detention facility… |
(2026-07-02). How our regional differences divided America. whyy.org As we get ready to mark the country's 250th anniversary, we are still struggling to reconcile deep-seated disagreements over policies, beliefs, and values. There are many ways to define those differences: red and blue, urban and rural, male and female, young and old, native and immigrant. | Historian
(2026-07-02). Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue. longwarjournal.org Syria has completed the formation of its new People's Assembly, appointing the final 70 members of parliament as part of the country's political transition following the fall of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, security tensions persist along the Israeli border, where recent clashes and Israeli military operations underscore the complex security environment.
(2026-07-02). What is free speech? America at 250. therealnews.com 
Transcript | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. It will be updated as soon as possible. | Michael Fox: It's good to see you, Mansa. | Mansa Musa: It's good to be seen. | Michael Fox: I want to start us in Washington at the Lincoln Memorial. | Michael Fox: I'm standing inside the mausoleum of the Lincoln Memorial. President Abraham Lincoln sitting on his chair, staring out, looking down across Washington over the reflecting pool at the Washington Monument in the Capitol. | Michael Fox: So early last fall, I went down to the Lincoln Memorial on the Washington Mall and I wanted to go…
(2026-07-02). Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support. newarab.com 
The United States has said it will prevent the United Nations from supporting an African Union peacekeeping mission in The nearly 12,000-strong AU mission props up the fragile government in Mogadishu, helping it push back al Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab militants, whose previous offensives have brought them within striking distance of the capital and who control large swaths of the countryside in southern…
(2026-07-02). China-Laos railway handles $13.29 bln in trade since launch: official data. ecns.cn The China-Laos railway has handled 90.28 billion yuan ($13.29 billion) worth of cross-border goods since it began operations in 2021, with more than 22,000 international freight trains running on the route as of June 30, according to data from Kunming Customs.
(2026-07-02). Australia: Senate committee whitewashes Labor's assault on NDIS disability support. wsws.org The interim report is a warning that Labor intends to ram through the NDIS legislation despite the widespread opposition revealed in hearings and the thousands of submissions to the Senate inquiry.
(2026-07-02). Can I Own a Home in Makkah, Madinah? New Saudi Real Estate Law Explained. ummid.com The Saudi Cabinet on Friday June 23, 2026 approved the executive regulations for the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis which allows foreigners to own properties in the Two Holy Cities — Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah.
(2026-07-02). Everybody Moves Migrant Business Owners: Aiden from China. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Aiden Wan from China.
(2026-07-02). Trump's UFC Cage Fight Is an Apt Metaphor for Nation Built on Colonial Violence. truthout.org "On July 4th, 1776 … the United States became the greatest force for freedom, justice, equality, and prosperity in the history of the world," President Donald Trump declared in a promotional video for the Freedom 250 campaign, the administration's flagship initiative commemorating the U.S.'s semiquincentennial. Among the centerpiece events planned for the nation's 250th birthday celebration was an… |
(2026-07-02). Belgium stage 3—2 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16. aljazeera.com Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in Seattle.
(2026-07-02). How to Style Zodiac Charms with Bracelets and Necklaces. thecanary.co 
Zodiac charms have become a popular choice in the world of personalised jewellery, offering a stylish way to celebrate individuality while adding meaning to everyday accessories. Whether you choose your own star sign or wear a charm that represents someone close to you, these celestial-inspired pieces can easily complement a wide range of outfits. One […] | By
(2026-07-02). Latvia and Ukraine taunt Moscow with joint drone plant near Russia's border. infobrics.org Ironically, the Kiev regime's drones entering the airspace of the Baltic Chihuahuas and crashing on their way to targets inside Russia are the main danger for the citizens of these countries.
(2026-07-02). How Go-Go Is Reaching a Generation That Didn't Grow Up With It. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON — On a recent summer day outside Dunbar High School, Jamiya and Jamiyan Simmons reminisced about early-morning Sunday rituals. The 17-year-old twins would wake up to go-go classics like UCB's "Sexy Lady" and clean the house with the music blasting from their grandmother's stereo. For nearly 50 years, go-go has been more than music …
(2026-07-02). new party puts their independence at risk. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-02). Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina's footballers. aljazeera.com Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a new generation.
(2026-07-02). What should children learn in the age of AI? China explores solution. ummid.com With the focus to find answer to this question, schools and local communities at WhalesBot's AI+Robotics Exploration Centers spread across China are building spaces focused less on passive technology consumption and more on hands-on interaction with robotics, engineering, coding, competitions, drones, and real-world experimentation.
(2026-07-02). Oyarzabal scores two goals as Spain dominates Austria in World Cup knockout. aljazeera.com Mikel Oyarzabal's brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16.
(2026-07-02). Could water become a flashpoint between Islamabad and New Delhi? aljazeera.com Pakistan has warned India over the Indus Water Treaty.
(2026-07-02). Electricity reforms expand service coverage across China, report says. ecns.cn China has built the world's largest electricity supply system, serving nearly 800 million users, the National Energy Administration said in a report.
(2026-07-02). Will the end of TPS for Haitians mean a caregiving crisis in US? aljazeera.com Immigrants with temporary protection more likely to work in healthcare, representing 15 percent of noncitizen workers.
(2026-07-02). From Boston to Algiers: Assault on Algerian-American intensifies diplomatic engagement. peoplesworld.org 
ALGIERS—What began as the reported assault of a 14-year-old Algerian-American boy during FIFA World Cup celebrations in Boston has rapidly evolved into a matter of diplomatic significance, drawing direct intervention from Algeria's highest political leadership and placing the case firmly within the framework of bilateral legal and consular cooperation between Algeria and the United States. …
(2026-07-02). UN and India on AI Data Centers: Two Divergent Views. ummid.com While the UN highlights the unequal global concentration of hardware and advanced computing power among a few tech firms and nations, especially US and China, India wishes to manufacture its varied infrastructure locally to ensure that the data remains within the country's border.
(2026-07-02). What is behind the attacks on Chevalier in New York City? peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Following the Mamdani sweep by people seeking Democratic Party nominations for Congress, the politically entrenched right has descended into what might be called full-blown moral panic. The New York Post ran the now-infamous headline "The Hateful Slate," claiming the victorious Democrats—Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier—hate Israel, hate cops, and hate private …
(2026-07-02). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-07-02). More than 900 arrested during South Africa's antimigrant protests. aljazeera.com Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.
(2026-07-02). Belgium fans erupt after latest-ever goal seals place in last 16. aljazeera.com Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time.
(2026-07-02). Kaifeng sees summer tourism surge as holiday begins. ecns.cn Millennium City Park in Kaifeng, Henan province, is packed with visitors, as the city's tourism sector welcomes the summer vacation season.
(2026-07-02). Judge Blocks Pentagon "Escort" Policy for Journalists Entering the Building. truthout.org A federal judge has blocked, for now, a Department of Defense (DOD) policy that limits press access to the Pentagon, the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to restrict press freedoms in the building. The policy in question required reporters to be escorted onto the premises by DOD officials, and closely followed as they seek to speak with sources. |
(2026-07-02). PBS News Is Wrong, Climate Change Is Not Causing Georgia's Drought. wattsupwiththat.com The PBS "journalists" should be ashamed of the slant of this coverage. They offered no pushback whatsoever on the suggestion that Georgia's drought was unprecedented or part of a pattern of worsening drought, which it is not. The data are publicly available and easily found for any intrepid reporter to discover. It seems that PBS was far more interested in using a tough year for farmers as part of a larger climate alarmist narrative push, than actually digging into the truth.
(2026-07-02). Ink Songwriting Retreat: Space To Connect And Create. mediasanctuary.org Scott Wormer, founder of Song City, joins Arbor Mae in the studio to talk about his latest project, the INK Songwriting Retreat. INK will be held in Silver Bay, NY on Lake George from October 5th — October 8th 2026. Applications are open now until July 15th. For more information, or to apply, head to www.songcitytroy.com/ink…
(2026-07-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-02). The Declaration of Independence Details "Repeated Injuries" Inflicted by British Monarchy, Trump Has Executed a Similar Playbook. aclu.org The Founding Fathers declared independence from despotism 250 years ago. Today we're fighting against similar abuses of power from a wannabe king.
(2026-07-02). CIA Governor betrays workers of Virginia by vetoing collective bargaining right bill. mronline.org 
Abigail Spanberger follows the model of the CIA throughout the developing world.
(2026-07-02). Take that, Boston: Philly has more Declarations of Independence than any other city. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia likes to get into a tussle. As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, Philly is locking horns with Boston. | "There is 100% a rivalry between Boston and Philadelphia," said Emily Sneff, author of "When the Declaration of Independence was News." "It is sure to come up at almost any historical conference or any sort of event where you're talking about, 'Where did the Revolution really happen? Where was Ben Franklin really from?' Those kinds of questions."
(2026-07-02). Newsflash: The mythical has never existed. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-02). Russian Railways Is Working on Tourist Trains to China. infobrics.org Russian Railways is working on tourist trains to China. This was stated by the deputy head of Russian Railways Ivan Kolesnikov, the company said in a statement…
(2026-07-02). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-07-02). Philly medical teams at outdoor FIFA Fan Festival prepare for cases of heat illness as temperatures soar in the region. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As Philadelphia temperatures on Wednesday morning climbed toward a 105-degree heat index, doctors, nurses and paramedics formed a huddle inside the red-and-white candy cane striped medical tent at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill to get their daily assignments and updates. | The region's latest heat wave has health workers on high alert for heat-related illnesses and complications among World Cup fans and visitors to the outdoor festival. But medical teams say they have b…
(2026-07-02). DEBUNKED: The Truth About Burkina Faso and Israel w/ David Hundeyin. thealtworld.com "They basically telegraphed to the world that 'We are going to make this place ungovernable and unlivable for these people, unless we are going to be in charge of this place.' | France is not just complicit; France is an active player in what is happening in the Sahel." | What was Burkina Faso's final straw? Ibrahim Traoré's revolutionary government cut diplomatic ties with its former colonizer on June 26, but as investigative journalist and author David Hundeyin tells BT Live, Burkina has shown immense restraint with Paris leading up to this moment. From al-Qaeda-linked terrorists being interviewed on France 24…
(2026-07-02). The US as the world's robber baron. newarab.com 
In a remarkable The original robber barons were greedy industrialists who grew rich through monopolistic practices in the United States during the Gilded Age. In the late 19th century, men like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie built massive fortunes by suppressing competition and charging…
(2026-07-02). US-UK Deal Strips Funds From the National Health Service to Pay for Medications. truthout.org One member of British Parliament called on the Labour government to defend the country's revered National Health Service "with everything we have and firmly stand up to the bully in the White House" after a study published Wednesday showed the UK-US pharmaceutical trade deal brokered last year is projected to cause 229,000 excess deaths as funding is stripped away from the NHS. |
(2026-07-02). Sahel Countries' Withdrawal From ICC Betrays Victims. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Capt. Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso (left), Gen. Assimi Goita of Mali (center), and Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani of Niger attend the second summit on security and development in Bamako, Mali, December 23, 2025. | © 2025 Mali Government Information Center via AP Photo…
(2026-07-02). California gets Bruce Lee Day in a first for US state's Chinese Americans. aljazeera.com Bruce Lee Day aims to honour the San Francisco-born martial arts legend as a cultural bridge and Asian-American icon.
(2026-07-02). China sets 2035 goal for AI-powered industrial internet development. ecns.cn China has released new guidelines to accelerate the development of its industrial internet, setting a goal of building a world-leading system by 2035 through deeper integration of artificial intelligence.
(2026-07-02). EU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns. aljazeera.com European airlines and airports call for flexibility to suspend digital border system amid severe delays.
(2026-07-02). Black Farmers Win Court Case That Restores $127 Million in Federal Grants. capitalbnews.org 
Black farmers like Sharon Mallory can finally get some relief after a judge ruled to restore millions of dollars in grants. Earlier this year, the Trump administration yanked the money away from organizations led by and in support of Black farmers. Mallory's organization, the 2020 Farmers Cooperative, promised to purchase equipment and land and provide …
(2026-07-02). Mainland condemns DPP for stoking cross-strait confrontation. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson Thursday accused Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities of turning a blind eye to infringement by Japan and the Philippines and to the harm caused to the interests of people in Taiwan, while taking the opportunity to spread separatist fallacies advocating "Taiwan independence" and incite confrontation with the mainland.
(2026-07-02). Finland prepares to go nuclear. infobrics.org This measure would make the country more vulnerable, not safer, in the event of a conflict.
(2026-07-02). On the front line of Congo's Ebola outbreak. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Catherine Wambua-Soi reports from Bunia, on the front line of the Ebola response.
(2026-07-02). Prosperous Symphony exhibition opens at Guangdong Museum. ecns.cn The Prosperous Symphony exhibition, featuring masterpieces from Glasgow Museums, opened at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). The Founders Never Meant the US To Be a Democracy. portside.org The Founders Never Meant the US To Be a Democracy |
(2026-07-02). Japanese yen hits 40-year low. wsws.org The immediate effect of the falling yen is to increase the price of oil and energy as Japan is dependent on the Middle East for more than 90 percent of its supplies, with the hike going across the board as Japan imports much of its food and raw materials.
(2026-07-02). America does not know its own mind. responsiblestatecraft.org This article is part of an
(2026-07-02). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-07-02). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-07-02). The Parralell Between Ram Mandir Chanda Chori and Somnath Plunder. ummid.com The similarities between the temples destroyed by the likes of Ghazni and present Ram Temple Trust under the control of present dispensation is uncanny.
(2026-07-02). Everybody Moves Family: Ruksana from Bangladesh. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Ruksana from Bangladesh.
(2026-07-02). As heat wave spreads across the US, data centers strain electrical grids. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by A heat wave is spreading across the U.S. this week that will affect over
(2026-07-02). WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak officially over. aljazeera.com WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak over as final exposed person completes quarantine and tests negative.
(2026-07-02). "Rule of Law vs. Rule of Billionaires" : Supreme Court Says Trump Can Fire Regulators, Except at Fed. democracynow.org 
In a 6-3 ruling this week that overturned nine decades of precedent, the Supreme Court granted President Donald Trump the power to fire and replace officials at independent government agencies like the Federal Trade Commission. But in a separate 5-4 decision, the justices ruled that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can stay in her job as she challenges Trump's efforts to fire her. | The seemingly contradictory rulings suggest a two-tier system of regulation, says Alvaro Bedoya, a former FTC commissioner who was fired by Trump last year. The independence and stability of the Federal Reserve is important to…
(2026-07-02). Trump administration indicts Olympic athlete for Reflecting Pool vandalism. aljazeera.com David Hearn could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, but critics question the legitimacy of Trump's claims.
(2026-07-02). Ofcom Taken to Court After Clearing Talk TV's 'Torrent of Transphobia'. bylinetimes.com Legal campaigners at Good Law Project have launched a legal challenge against broadcast regulator Ofcom, arguing that the public body has failed to take action to stop Murdoch-owned station Talk (formerly TalkTV and TalkRadio) from allegedly "breaking the law with a torrent of misinformation and transphobic hate." | Ofcom received complaints from Good Law Project and 21,000 of its supporters on 18 July 2025 about 11 programmes broadcast on Talk, complaining about how the programmes, its presenters and guests discussed transgender issues. Talk is broadcast on radio and as video online, after News UK shuttered i…
(2026-07-02). Hong Kong Reunification Raceday held at Sha Tin. ecns.cn To celebrate the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Hong Kong Jockey Club hosted the Hong Kong Reunification Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Deeming Nationalism Infantile Isn't "Hating America" worldbeyondwar.org 
Wow, U.S. social media is suffering a pandemic of nationalism just in time for a celebration of a declaration of the crimes and abuses of King George, a laundry list of horrors that pale beside the accomplishments of any recent U.S. president. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-02). Algerians vote in parliamentary elections amid challenges. newarab.com 
Voters in Nearly 25 million voters across Africa's largest country by territory are choosing among 1,235 candidates for 407 seats with five-year terms in the lower house of Parliament. | Turnout is a big concern after voters largely snubbed campaign events. The government declared Thursday a paid national holiday to encourage turnout. | Rather than electoral…
(2026-07-02). Royal Commission on cohesion hears only half the story. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-02). Spain vs Austria: World Cup Round of 32 — Preview, predictions, team news. aljazeera.com Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16.
(2026-07-02). Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany. aljazeera.com At least 34 injured after fire at the only hospital in the town of Ludwigslust; probe into the blaze is ongoing.
(2026-07-02). ICE Detained 10,000 People in 5 Days After White House Ordered Surge in Arrests. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained over 10,000 people across the U.S. over the past five days. According to The New York Times, top ICE officials have pushed to double daily arrest numbers in recent days after the White House called for an increase to 2,000 ICE arrests per day. The number of people detained in ICE immigration jails has also jumped by nearly 4,000… |
(2026-07-02). Government condemns false information on death of a Ghanaian national. sanews.gov.za Government condemns false information on death of a Ghanaian national | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and chair of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has strongly rejected as "factually incorrect" any link between anti-irregular migration demonstrations held earlier this week and the fatal shooting of a Ghanaian national in the Western Cape. ⚪ This follows an official communication issued by Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs claiming that one of its citizens was killed on Monday during public demonstrations. ⚪ However, police reports indicate that the m…
(2026-07-02). Isaiah Saranow Composition Written Destiny. whyy.org In this episode of On Stage at Curtis, meet composer and multi-instrumentalist Isaiah Saranow. With a strong foundation in piano and violin, he has quickly emerged as a compelling voice in classical composition. At the Curtis Institute of Music, his work has been performed by the Curtis Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
(2026-07-02). Having the Oldest President in History has gotten Old Fast. juancole.com ( I mean, what can you expect from the man who, if he truly last…
(2026-07-02). US and "Israel" sign illegal agreement for permanent US embassy compound on stolen Palestinian land in Jerusalem. thecanary.co 
"Israel" and the US have signed a 99-year lease agreement to establish a permanent US embassy compound in Jerusalem. The move is deeply contentious. It not only reinforces Washington's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the Zionist state; it also involves land that was stolen from Palestinian families. Stolen Palestinian land On 1 July, […] | By
(2026-07-02). Will the Iran-US War Started Again? Is It Part of a Greater Middle East Strategy? thinktank.pk The latest developments surrounding Iran and the United States have reignited fears that the conflict is far from over. Although diplomatic contacts have resumed after weeks of military escalation, recent statements by Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi and renewed military posturing suggest that the ceasefire may only represent a temporary pause rather than a lasting …
(2026-07-02). Japan Should Reject Myanmar Junta's Call for Development Aid. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Myanmar's parliamentary spokesperson, Khaing Khaing Soe, speaks during a press briefing at the presidential palace in Naypyidaw, June 30, 2026. | © 2026 Aung Shine Oo/AP Photo…
(2026-07-02). 2026 FIFA WC: All eyes on Vozinha as countdown to Cape Verde Vs Argentina begins. ummid.com All eyes are on Vozinha as Cape Verde readies to face defending World Cup Champion Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Round or Round of 32 Match Saturday July 04, 2026.
(2026-07-02). Call for coordinated SADC action to strengthen regional economies. sanews.gov.za Call for coordinated SADC action to strengthen regional economies | Amid persistent global economic uncertainty, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to position the region as a competitive producer through greater cooperation and coordinated policy action. ⚪ Speaking at the SADC Committee of Ministers of Finance and Investment meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe, Godongwana said member states should adopt coordinated and forward-looking economic and policy responses to protect their economies against global shocks. ⚪ "Importantly, this will require levera…
(2026-07-02). Ahead of the United States' 250th, Most Say Nation Has Lost Its Way. truthout.org Ahead of this weekend's Independence Day celebrations — with this year marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States — new polling suggests that most Americans believe the country has moved away from its founding principles, with an overwhelming number concerned that democracy is at risk of eroding. According to an NPR/PBS Newshour/Marist poll conducted last month and… |
(2026-07-02). USA beat Bosnia 2-0 despite Balogun red card, enter World Cup last 16. aljazeera.com Balogun scored USA's first goal and was sent off for a foul, but the home team scored another to advance to next round.
(2026-07-02). Israel's seizure of Palestinian church land raises renewed fears of efforts to erase Christians from Jerusalem. mondoweiss.net 
Israel is seizing church and Palestinian land in Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood under the pretext of creating "green spaces." A Muslim caretaker of the church property has made it his daily mission to guard what's left.
(2026-07-02). Ignore Your Base, Lose Your Party. levernews.com The
(2026-07-02). RFK Jr. Claims He's Investigating Terrorism Now, Too. theintercept.com 
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking a beat from his busy day job ending the scourge of vaccines and modern medicine to take up a right-wing push attempting to link the largest Muslim civil rights organization in the United States to terrorism. | The MAHA enthusiast
(2026-07-02). Ramaphosa calls for African solidarity as DRC battles Ebola outbreak. sanews.gov.za Ramaphosa calls for African solidarity as DRC battles Ebola outbreak | KINSHASA, DRC – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater African solidarity, urgent humanitarian access and increased investment in African-led health innovation as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) intensifies efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that has claimed hundreds of lives. | Speaking during a multi-stakeholder engagement at the National Institute for Biomedical Research (INRB) in Kinshasa on Thursday, Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the African Union (AU) Champion for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR),…
(2026-07-02). 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.
(2026-07-02). Texas mandates Bible readings in Public Schools. mronline.org 
When Texas Governor Greg Abbott was promoting vouchers, he usually accused the public schools of "indoctrinating" students.
(2026-07-02). Pickup truck rollover accident in Qinghai kills 8 people, injures 7. ecns.cn Eight people were killed in a pickup truck rollover accident that happened in Qinghai Province on Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-02). RRB Group D CEN 08/2024 CBT Result Announced, Check Now. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced today i.e. Wednesday July 01, 2026 on its official as well as regional websites the result of the candidates who appeared in the RRB Group D (CEN 08/2024) Computer Based Test (CBT).
(2026-07-02). Everywhere we went, the screens were dark. electronicintifada.net Where do you watch a World Cup match in Nuseirat with just 10 minutes of electricity a day?
(2026-07-02). Colorado Primary Results Register Another Victory for Democratic Socialism. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat Melat Kiros, Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez, are hardly household names. But if President Trump and his MAGA allies have their way they will soon be. Kiros who won the Democratic nomination for Congress and the other three who prevailed in Democratic congressional primaries in New York are all Democratic …
(2026-07-02). US knows UAE fueling war in Sudan but $1.4 trillion is getting in the way. responsiblestatecraft.org Massad Boulos, the Trump Administration's top adviser for Africa and point man on Sudan, recently spoke before the United Nations Security Council and
(2026-07-02). Renewable Energy Will Impoverish Humanity. wattsupwiththat.com A wholly or predominantly wind and solar fuelled economy will not be able to sustain those corrective technologies and at the same time provide a generous margin for other uses. So the system will shrink, energy consumption itself will fall and the human niche will narrow. General health will decline, rates of mortality will rise, household wealth will fall, travel will be restricted, and there will be little work outside the energy sector.
(2026-07-02). Everybody Moves Migrant Business Owners: Hassan from the U.S. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Hassan from the U.S.
(2026-07-02). Farage exposed for having THREE more houses than registered. thecanary.co 
Once again, Nigel Farage is facing questions about his finances. As a person gets older, they begin to forget things. One thing they usually remember, however, is how many homes they have in their property portfolio (usually between one and zero). Farage, it seems, either forgot how many he had, or decided he didn't need […] | By
(2026-07-02). Hundreds March in Milwaukee to Demand: ICE Out Now! (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
All photos in Milwaukee, WI, July 1, 2025 by @wi.bopm. For more information on Know Your Rights information and much more: vdlf.org/ All photos in Milwaukee, WI, July 1, 2025 by @wi.bopm. All photos in Milwaukee, WI, July 1, 2025 by @wi.bopm. All photos in Milwaukee, WI, July 1, 2025 by @wi.bopm. All photos in …
(2026-07-02). Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing. aljazeera.com Scallop fishing had been banned in the New England waters since 1994 on account of overfishing.
(2026-07-02). PLA naval ships Nanning, Hengyang begin maiden call in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy fleet arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday for a five-day visit to mark the 29th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland.
(2026-07-02). Maharashtra TET goes online from 2027. ummid.com The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) exam will be held in Online Mode i.e. CBT — Computer Based Test mode, from its next edition to be held in 2027.
(2026-07-02). U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Goes Down In Arabian Sea (Updated). twz.com A search is underway for a missing aircrewmember after a U.S. Navy "Three of the helicopter's four crew members have been recovered and are in stable condition aboard George H. W. Bush," 5…
(2026-07-02). Reform councillor pulled up over Islamophobic conspiracy video. thecanary.co 
A Tyneside councillor representing Reform UK has been exposed for sharing an Islamophobic conspiracy video. In response, Michelle Fascione accused the councillor who flagged the video of creating 'division': Reform UK councillor faces calls to resign after sharing 'Islamophobic' video t.co/Hn6hEnKdRe — Reform Party UK Exposed üá¨üáß (@reformexposed) July 2, 2026 We're not sure how […] | By
(2026-07-02). Israeli forces killed 54 Palestinian children in 2025 in West Bank, highest rate since 1967: What we know. mronline.org 
Israeli forces killed 54 Palestinian children and teenagers in the occupied West Bank in 2025, the highest annual toll since Israel occupied the territory in 1967, Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem said, amid a surge in Israeli violence that has killed more than 1,080 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 2023.
(2026-07-02). Giant panda Meng Lan temporarily off display while adapting to new enclosure at Beijing Zoo. ecns.cn Beijing Zoo announced on Thursday that giant panda Meng Lan will not be on public display for the time being moved to a new giant panda pavilion.
(2026-07-02). Historic 'March of America's Mayors' commemorates independence and celebrates local democracy. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of mayors from across the United States gathered at Independence National Historical Park Thursday morning for a bipartisan march and symposium focused on the role of cities in American democracy ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. | The mayors, including members of the United States Conference of Mayors and the Pennsylvania Municipal League, marched from Sixth and Market streets to Independence Hall, where Mayor Cherelle Parker delivered remarks, before continui…
(2026-07-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-02). UK culture minister quits X over 'abuse and misinformation'. aljazeera.com UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport will also stop using social media platform.
(2026-07-02). German prosecutors charge Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream explosions. aljazeera.com Prosecutors allege a yacht was used in the sabotage of pipelines, with the suspect leading the operation.
(2026-07-02). WI BOPM: Fight Poverty, Racism War Not Immigrants! No Borders in the Workers' Struggle! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-02). SEP (UK) calls for the release of Ali Ercan Akpolat at Turkish embassy in London. wsws.org SEP Assistant National Secretary Tom Scripps and a group of SEP members aimed to deliver a letter of protest to the Turkish ambassador. Staff at the embassy refused to open the door.
(2026-07-02). BRICS Tourism Industry Analysis Market Set to Reach USD 8.3 Trillion by 2036. infobrics.org According to the latest industry analysis by Future Market Insights (FMI), the global BRICS tourism industry analysis market is entering a phase of sustained expansion fueled by rising domestic travel activity, rapid digitalization of booking platforms, and growing interest in cultural and heritage tourism experiences…
(2026-07-02). How Blood Cancer Cells Enter and Damage Lungs. ummid.com A new research led by New York University (NYU) Langone Health has revealed how Leukemia or blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems.
(2026-07-02). The Trump Administration's Shameless Snuff-Film Fixation. fpif.org Half a decade later and I still remember his voice. A young man lies on the ground, begging, pleading, screaming as another man, swinging a machete, forces him to place his right arm on a small wooden bench. The attacker wants to make things easier on himself. | But it was never going to be easy. | The assailant begins hacking away. Swinging the panga again and again and again, taunting his victim as he delivers the blows. It unfolds slowly. You learn that even for a strong man with a large, sharp blade, it's difficult to amputate an arm. Excruciatingly difficult. | It's got to be the longest 1 minute and 18 seco…
(2026-07-02). UP Polytechnic Round 1 Allotment Result 2026: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) is declaring today i.e. Wednesday July 01, 2026 the UP Polytechnic Round 1 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'jeecup.admissions.nic.in'.
(2026-07-02). Navy's New 'Doomsday Plane' Delayed As Watchdog Says Developmental Concerns Are Now Realities. twz.com 
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says
(2026-07-02). China reforms rural reading system to modernize village libraries. ecns.cn China has launched a reform plan to upgrade its rural "farmhouse library" system, a move aimed at improving access to reading services and modernizing rural cultural facilities.
(2026-07-02). South Jersey woman opts for mediation in eminent domain fight over her Whitesboro property. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A South Jersey woman whose 2.4-acre property in Middle Township has been the target for an eminent domain claim as part of a plan for a major housing development project opted to enter mediation during a court hearing Wednesday. | Dawn Robinson faces an
(2026-07-02). Wenzhou, Rio de Janeiro sign letter of intent to establish sister-city ties. ecns.cn Wenzhou City in east China's Zhejiang Province and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil signed a letter of intent to establish sister-city relations on Tuesday.
(2026-07-02). Wisconsin: Voces de la Frontera ICE Emergency Hotline 1-800-427-0213. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-02). Taiwan needs to become a 'hornet's nest' of drones, US diplomat says. aljazeera.com De facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.
(2026-07-02). Milwaukee, July 18, 2026: Register To Vote! wibailoutpeople.org 
Las próximas elecciones ayudarán a determinar el liderazgo y el futuro de nuestro estado. Visita este evento gratuito para obtener información de calidad y los recursos que necesitas para prepararte para votar. °Nuestro voto es nuestro poder! —- Upcoming elections will help determine the leadership and future of our state. Stop by this free event …
(2026-07-02). Ocean temperatures hit record highs as El Niño looms. aljazeera.com The world's oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21 ∞C.