(2026-07-05). Israel accused of 'stealing' Ben Jerry's ice cream. thecanary.co 
Israel and Unilever reportedly collaborated in order to bypass a boycott call by the anti-genocide founders of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenstein called for an end to the sale of their products in Israel. Cohen was even arrested after disrupting a US Senate sitting to demand action to protect Palestinian children. […] | By
(2026-07-06). A Time to Stop Laughing: Trump Policies and Nuclear War. moderndiplomacy.eu "The man who laughs has simply not yet heard the terrible news."- Bertolt Brecht On April 7, 2026, after launching an American war against Iran,[1] US President Donald J. Trump threatened: "A whole civilization will die tonight." This declaration and several subsequent threats (e.g., "We will bomb you back to the Stone Age") displayed mens …
(2026-07-06). Thinking twice about that US-China superwar. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump has proved, yet again, why America's founders wisely insisted that only Congress could declare war. The legislative branch must empower the government's chief executive to, in the words of Constitutional Convention delegate James Wilson, "involve us in such distress." Had Trump followed the law, he may never have launched his disastrous attack on Iran.Yet much worse would be a conflict between the U.S. and People's Republic of China. The PRC is a great power, possessing an expansive economy, a burgeoning military, and nuclear weapons. Hostilities would almost certainly spread to the Chi…
(2026-07-06). Massive Khamenei's funeral procession under way in Tehran. newarab.com 
Welcome, | Here are the key updates for the day: | Massive crowds are in Tehran as a funeral procession of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is underway
| Israeli forces continue to launch strikes on Lebanon and Gaza. In Lebanon, Israeli strikes hit near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon; meanwhile, Israeli drone attacks on Gaza killed at least two people
(2026-07-06). Il Nuovo Medio Oriente: scenari geopolitici dopo il Memorandum USA-Iran. strategic-culture.su Il memorandum tra Stati Uniti e Iran riapre lo Stretto di Hormuz, sblocca l'economia iraniana e orienta l'America verso la Cina. Ma la sfida di Israele e la polveriera libanese minacciano di mandare all'aria tutto. | Segue nostro Cambiamento in atto | Per più di quarant'anni il confronto tra Stati Uniti e Iran ha rappresentato uno dei cardini fondamentali dell'assetto geopolitico globale: conflitti per procura, apparati sanzionatori senz…
(2026-07-06). Syria's Al-Sharaa Dismisses Trump's Proposal For Military Intervention In Lebanon. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump announced mid-June that he discussed with Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa the possibility of Syria's military intervention in Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. | Trump claimed that by tasking Syria with this mission, he aims to stop the mass killing committed by Israel during its attempts to dismantle the Lebanese resistance movement. | "I'll tell you what, Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed, and you don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you are looking for somebody, because there are a lot of people in those apartment houses a…
(2026-07-06). Netanyahu claims Lebanese Christians 'want annexation' by Israel. newarab.com 
Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in response to the the killing of Israel has launched massi…
(2026-07-06). Holocaust and Genocide Scholars Are Navigating a Minefield. portside.org Holocaust and Genocide Scholars Are Navigating a Minefield |
(2026-07-06). Fujimorismo 2.0: The Age Of Keiko Fujimori. popularresistance.org Keiko Fujimori finally won the presidency after four previous failed attempts. Her victory comes after a hotly debated campaign run with the help of US Ambassador to Peru Bernardo "Bernie" Navarro acting as her unofficial campaign manager. Keiko Fujimori is the daughter of the former genocidaire and dictator Alberto Fujimori and former First Lady, who publicly denounced her husband's corruption. | Keiko Sofía Fujimori Higuchi was formally declared the next President of Peru in a close contest decided by fewer than 50,000 votes by the ONPE, or Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales, the electoral body that overs…
(2026-07-06). Chavistas Repudiate 'Israeli' Delegation Following Earthquakes. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, Venezuela received a technical mission from the Zionist entity of "Israel," allegedly consisting of experts in structural engineering and applied sciences who will join the evaluation of infrastructure affected by the recent earthquakes, Foreign Minister Yván Gil reported on social media. | One day after the double earthquake that struck north-central Venezuela, devastating Caracas and La Guaira, authorities from the genocidal regime in Tel Aviv announced the possibility of sending a "humanitarian delegation" to the country.
(2026-07-06). Join the Cuban Culinary Passport Dinner with UNA Dane in Madison July 15, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org Wednesday, July 156: 00 p.m.Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham Street, MadisonWe will enjoy wonderful Cuban fare, panelists with strong Cuban roots and history and even entertainment with Cuban dancers. To reserve your tickets ($40 general admission and $20 students) go to our website unadane.org.Please pass this information on to family members, friends and any groups …
(2026-07-06). "Today, the capacity to create and build has shifted from the West to the East and from the North to the South." uwidata.com The World Civilizations Initiative Research Center organized an international conference on Global Security and NATO on June 26-27, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for 7 and 8th of July in Ankara. One of the speeches was held by Prof. Semih Koray, President of the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center and …
(2026-07-06). Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza's displacement camps. aljazeera.com Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza's displacement camps…
(2026-07-06). Dr. Hussam Abu Safia Faces Risk Of Death In Israeli Prison. popularresistance.org Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the Kamal Adwan Hospital director who was abducted from Gaza by Israel in late 2024, is facing an immediate risk of death due to the torture and severe negligence he has been subjected to by his jailers, the physician's lawyer said on 4 July. | "Alarming new information conveyed by … Abu Safia's lawyer, in cooperation with Physicians for Human Rights, conclusively demonstrates that Israeli occupation authorities are intensifying direct targeting of Dr. Abu Safia by subjecting him to systematic torture and harsh detention conditions," Palestinian Prisoners' Club (PPC) said.
(2026-07-06). Gaza's future stuck in diplomatic limbo as 'Board of Peace' blocks progress for self-determination. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: Drop Site News Since President Donald Trump's self-congratulatory tour for "ending" the Israeli war on Gaza last October, followed by a UN Security Council endorsement of his Gaza plan, negotiations over Gaza's future have been stuck in a diplomatic netherworld. While Hamas handed over all of its captives and ceased its military operations, Israel…
(2026-07-06). Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 6 as 'ceasefire' violations continue. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis also wounded more than 20 people, medical sources say.
(2026-07-06). Delcy Rodríguez Announces Economic Measures to Address Emergency Caused by Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced Saturday the creation of the Great Mission Venezuela Reborn as an "implementing arm" for the recovery of homes and infrastructure following the earthquakes of June 24. Rodríguez participated in a working session with the Economic Council to conduct a thorough review of the country's macroeconomic variables amidst the current crisis. | "I have decided to create the Great Mission Venezuela Reborn, which will include the missions Barrio Nuevo Barrio Tricolor, Juntos Todo es Posible, and Venezuela Bella, as a powerful implementing arm in terms of housing and infra…
(2026-07-06). The Definition of NATO 3.0, Türkiye's Role, and the Importance of the Summit. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The fact that Türkiye will host the 36th NATO Summit should not be viewed merely as a diplomatic organizational success. This summit will serve as one of the strongest indicators of Türkiye's rising strategic weight within the evolving international system, its central position in the security architecture, and its multidimensional …
(2026-07-06). Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands. aljazeera.com Local authorities on Rota, part of the Northern Mariana Islands, say they have received reports of 'major damages'.
(2026-07-06). Why Adversaries Don't Need to Win a War to Weaken America. moderndiplomacy.eu As America marks its 250th birthday this summer, the celebrations come amid growing public skepticism about the health of American democracy. In the spring of 2026, a Pew Research survey exposed that 62% of Americans were dissatisfied with the way democracy was working. This dissatisfaction is hard to square with the numbers. The United States …
(2026-07-06). Why FIFA's Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial. aljazeera.com FIFA's unprecedented decision sparked huge furore in football world.
(2026-07-06). Watch World Cup Day 25: England beats Mexico; Norway eliminates Brazil. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-06). El-Obeid under siege by RSF: Could this be Sudan's next el-Fasher? aljazeera.com UN warns of 'catastrophe' in el-Obeid after RSF atrocities in el-Fasher last year.
(2026-07-06). Asia Shares Slip Ahead of AI Earnings as Oil Prices Ease. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian stock markets traded cautiously on Monday as investors awaited a crucial earnings season expected to test the strength of the artificial intelligence driven technology rally. Meanwhile, oil prices slipped after OPEC+ agreed to raise production again, easing concerns over energy costs and inflation. Lower oil prices and softer than expected United States jobs data …
(2026-07-05). Malaysia to boost durian exports to China by 2030. ecns.cn Malaysia is aiming for US$229 million (RM932.3 million) in durian exports to China by 2030, propelled by a massive surge in demand from Chinese consumers since securing fresh market access in August 2024.
(2026-07-06). What Takaichi's Visit Reveals About the Limits of India-Japan Cooperation. moderndiplomacy.eu Most commentary on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first visit to India, her three-day trip to New Delhi from July 1 to 3, culminating in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit with Prime Minister Modi, has read the encounter as a natural deepening of an already strong relationship. That framing is too generous. It treats three decades …
(2026-07-05). China urges U.S. to stop smearing its distant-water fishing industry. ecns.cn China on Friday rejected a report by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that made negative certifications against China over illegal fishing and other issues, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2026-07-06). Can Trump Deliver What Years of Fighting Could Not? thinktank.pk Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of the NATO Summit. Could this mark the beginning of a new peace process or merely delay a prolonged conflict? As the Russia-Ukraine war enters another year with no decisive military victory in sight, diplomacy has once again moved to center stage. …
(2026-07-06). Manipulators Do Not Use Language The Same Way Normal People Do. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The world would be a much better place if everyone understood that manipulators do not use language the same way normal people do. Normal people use language to communicate and connect, while manipulative people use language to control and extract. | Propagandists, hasbarists, politicians, and people with disorders which incline them toward manipulative behavior like narcissistic personality disorder or antisocial personality disorder, use language with the goal of advancing agendas rather than to convey inform…
(2026-07-06). 'Arbitrary caps': Critics accuse Delaware Senate of gutting bill removing time limits on lawsuits from childhood sexual assault victims. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Legislation that would have allowed Delaware victims of sexual abuse to retroactively file lawsuits has died in the state legislature after the bill's sponsors said a Senate amendment effectively gutted it. | Delaware currently has a two-year window for legal claims, established in 2007.
(2026-07-05). Chinese foreign minister calls on Swedish business community to deepen cooperation with China. ecns.cn The Wallenberg family and the Swedish business community should continue to play an active role in encouraging the Swedish government to pursue a rational and pragmatic policy toward China, helping the Swedish public gain a true understanding of China and fostering stronger public support for improving bilateral relations, Xinhua News Agency cited Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as saying on Saturday.
(2026-07-06). In memory of Herma Huber, founding member of the German section of the International Committee of the Fourth International. wsws.org Born into the rubble of post-war Germany, Herma Huber belonged to a generation that demanded answers to the great catastrophe of Nazi fascism. Rejecting both Stalinist lies and capitalist hypocrisy, she found her answer in Trotskyism. Herma dedicated her entire adult life to building the German section of the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI).
(2026-07-06). America at 250: A Salute to the Workers Who Keep Freedom Moving. wattsupwiththat.com To America's energy workers: thank you. You have helped power the American story. You have made our nation stronger, safer, more prosperous, and more free.
(2026-07-06). Taiwan Tracks Rising Chinese Naval Activity During Peak Military Exercise Season. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan said on Monday it is monitoring an increase in Chinese naval movements as Beijing enters its annual peak military exercise season, with officials also watching closely for new operational tactics and expanded joint exercises with Russia. Taiwan National Security Bureau Director General Tsai Ming yen told reporters that military activity from July to September …
(2026-07-06). What is behind the latest Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions? uwidata.com By Tehran Tapdigov, from Baku / Azerbaijan On June 28, the Pakistani military carried out air strikes and cross-border operations in Afghanistan's eastern provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar. Islamabad stated that the operations targeted hideouts of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliated groups responsible for carrying out terrorist attacks inside Pakistan. Kabul, however, announced that …
(2026-07-06). WBW News Action: Stop the Killing. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-07-06). A rare Keith Haring mural in Point Breeze may join Philly's historic register. whyy.org 
(2026-07-06). New US ambassador to New Zealand says Cook Islands a top priority. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific The new US Ambassador to New Zealand is introducing Donald Trump's agenda of "disruption" to the Pacific. Jared Novelly arrived in Wellington last week, and is expected to travel to Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa within the next month to present his credentials. A businessman and sports team…
(2026-07-06). AUKUS Inquiry must welcome every side of the debate. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-06). Are you older or younger than the rest of the world? aljazeera.com Enter the day you were born and we will place you in the lineup of all eight billion people alive today.
(2026-07-05). China honors five 'most beautiful sci-tech workers'. ecns.cn China on Friday spotlighted five "most beautiful sci-tech workers" whose achievements reflect the country's push for technological self-reliance. The workers' professions span space exploration, ecological restoration, medicine and plateau agriculture.
(2026-07-06). European vs. U.S. Economic Performance: An Update. portside.org European vs. U.S. Economic Performance: An Update |
(2026-07-05). China's logistics sector sees improved performance in June. ecns.cn (ECNS) ⚪ The Wallenberg family and the Swedish business community should continue to play an active role in encouraging the Swedish government to pursue a rational and pragmatic policy toward China, helping the Swedish public gain a true understanding of China and fostering stronger public support for improving bilateral relations, Xinhua News Agency cited Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as saying on Saturday.
(2026-07-06). How Much Disinformation Can A Person Pack Into A Talk About Disinformation? wattsupwiththat.com Why anybody would tap Naomi Oreskes to speak outside her 'lane of climate disinformation expertise' is a mystery, when she only erodes her own credibility by offering authoritative-sounding assertions which are really nothing more than items of disinformation.
(2026-07-06). Madison: Will Williams of Veterans For Peace Memorial Service July 11, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Will Williams of Madison Veterans for Peace #25 has passed. He will be missed…. In 2009, Will received WNPJ's Peacemaker of the Year award. Learn more about Will Williams in the PBS documentary by Bill Moyers. THE GOOD SOLDIER follows four veterans, one from World War II, two from Vietnam, and the fourth from Iraq …
(2026-07-06). Majodina hands over boreholes to unserved communities. sanews.gov.za Majodina hands over boreholes to unserved communities | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has handed over four boreholes, valued at about R2 million, to previously unserved communities in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. | The boreholes are equipped with automated water purification capacity through a decentralised water purification plant, ensuring the sustainable provision of quality drinking water, dignified sanitation and proper hygiene for communities that have historically lacked reliable water services. | The initiative forms part of the newly launched Unserved Communities Access Acceleration Programme.
(2026-07-06). Central Energy Fund welcomes appointment of Dr Mokoka as GCEO. sanews.gov.za Central Energy Fund welcomes appointment of Dr Mokoka as GCEO | The Board of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) Group has welcomed the appointment of Dr Tshepo Mokoka as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the CEF Group of Companies. ⚪ "Dr Mokoka assumes the role following his successful tenure as Acting Group Chief Executive Officer after the departure of Dr Poolo. During this period, he demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic foresight and a steadfast commitment to ensuring continuity, organisational stability and the effective execution of the Group's mandate," the CEF said in a statement. ⚪ A highl…
(2026-07-05). China, Russia to hold joint naval exercise, maritime patrol. ecns.cn Chinese and Russian navies will hold the "Joint Sea-2026" naval exercise this month in waters and airspace near the Chinese port city of Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province, China's Ministry of National Defense announced Sunday.
(2026-07-06). How to start international share trading from Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-06). 'We have nothing to cool off with': French heatwave exposes inequalities. aljazeera.com As people living in low-income areas are unable to escape the heat, analysts decry the government's response.
(2026-07-06). Al Gedicks Memorial Service July 18, 2026 in Keshena on the Menominee Nation. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-06). RIMPAC 2026: Part 1 World's biggest naval games a dress rehearsal for the coming 'war on China'. asiapacificreport.nz From June 24-July 31, dozens of countries will be taking part in the latest edition of the massive RIMPAC military exercises that take place every two years — including New Zealand, Australia, Israel, Belgium, Ecuador, Norway, and Vietnam. The carbon emissions alone are staggering. Eugene Doyle outlines the high stakes involved in the first of…
(2026-07-06). Fourth death in 50 days as Michigan Democrats protect prison profiteers. wsws.org Dalephenia Jones is the latest woman to die in Michigan's only women's prison, where a profit-driven healthcare contractor and Democratic Party state government share responsibility for mounting deaths.
(2026-07-06). How a whistleblower post exposed Egypt's maternity ward abuse. newarab.com 
In late 2024, Rasha Maher was rushed to Mansoura University Hospital after her water broke and a uterine rupture left her in critical condition, requiring urgent medical care. | Instead, she spent three days waiting in a delivery room before being transferred to a high-risk pregnancy ward. Rather than receiving the treatment she desperately needed, she says she was met with insults from medical staff and repeated requests for tips. | "The doctors, nurses and even the hospital workers treated me harshly," recalls Rasha, a journalist in her thirties. | "During gynaecological examinations, they would shout at me if…
(2026-07-06). No Brazil in the World Cup? Fans React After Norway's Stunning Upset. thinktank.pk Brazil has been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a shocking defeat to Norway. Can the tournament still captivate fans without its most iconic team? For football fans around the world, imagining a FIFA World Cup without Brazil feels almost impossible. The five-time world champions are more than just another national team—they …
(2026-07-06). Committee welcomes launch of inaugural National Science Month. sanews.gov.za Committee welcomes launch of inaugural National Science Month | The Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation has welcomed the launch of the inaugural National Science Month (NSM), saying the initiative makes science more accessible and meaningful while showing how scientific research contributes to improving lives and addressing real societal challenges. | A flagship programme of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), NSM expands the former National Science Week into a month-long programme aimed at bringing science closer to all South Africans. | The programme aims to increa…
(2026-07-06). Open letter from Lula and Tedros: Preparing the next pandemic under capitalism. wsws.org Within the framework of the imperialist crisis, data on pathogens and health responses are treated as strategic intelligence. Access to vaccines is wielded as geopolitical currency.
(2026-07-06). Moment Israeli soldier hurls stun grenade into Palestinians' car. aljazeera.com Security camera video appears to show an Israeli soldier throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians.
(2026-07-06). Israeli govt defies top court over broadcast regulator. newarab.com 
The Israeli government said on Sunday it would ignore The move deepens a long-running dispute between The case concerns the Israeli broadcast regulator…
(2006-07-26). Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands. tribune.com.pk 
Super Typhoon Bavi was crossing the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean on Monday, lashing Guam, Tinian, and Saipan and blasting Rota with catastrophic winds, the US National Weather Service said. | The service warned residents to take cover as the Category 5 storm moved through the island chain, parts of which are the US commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the US territory of Guam, about 3,800 miles (6,116 km) west of Hawaii ‚Å and 1,550 miles east of the Philippines. | The weather service said Bavi's &sbquo…
(2026-07-06). Why Perth homeowners should plan air conditioning installation before summer hits. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-06). Public urged not to perform law enforcement functions. sanews.gov.za Public urged not to perform law enforcement functions | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State has warned the public against performing law enforcement functions. ⚪ This as it noted circulating information suggesting that certain individuals or groups may intend to participate in, or accompany law enforcement agencies during compliance inspections and enforcement operations across the province. ⚪ "The SAPS wishes to remind the public that the enforcement of the law, including compliance inspections, searches, arrests, seizures and other policing functions, is the exclusive responsibility of d…
(2026-07-05). China launches new satellite group by Long March-8A rocket. ecns.cn China sent a new satellite group into space at 9: 43 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Sunday from a commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province.
(2026-07-06). Gulf State Catch-22: Time to drop US as chief security guarantor? responsiblestatecraft.org At Davos in January, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised the audience with his
(2026-07-06). SA to host the 2026 Annual SADC Industrialisation Week. sanews.gov.za SA to host the 2026 Annual SADC Industrialisation Week | The Government of South Africa, in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Business Council and the SADC Secretariat, will host the 2026 Annual SADC Industrialisation Week, later this month. ⚪ "The SADC Industrialisation Week (SIW) is a week-long programme that brings together policymakers, business leaders, investors, academia, researchers, development finance institutions from across the SADC region and beyond to advance regional industrial development," the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition said in a statement on…
(2026-07-06). No more 'wiggling out' of disclosing free trips overseas for Delaware lawmakers. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware lawmakers have moved swiftly to address an issue WHYY News exposed this spring: the practice of members The state House and Senate voted without any dissent in recent days to explicitly require all "travel expenses" of $250 or more paid for by a third party to be disclosed to the s…
(2026-07-05). Malaysia and Singapore to introduce digital border system by January. ecns.cn Malaysia and Singapore will introduce a new digital immigration system and additional border lanes by January 2027 to ease congestion at one of the region's busiest land crossings.
(2026-07-06). China Missile Test in Pacific Sparks Concern Across Region. moderndiplomacy.eu China on Monday test fired a missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific Ocean, prompting concern from Japan, Australia and New Zealand over Beijing's growing military capabilities and activities in the region. According to China's state run Xinhua news agency, a People's Liberation Army Navy nuclear submarine launched a missile carrying a dummy warhead …
(2026-07-06). The World Cup must pay its carbon bill. aljazeera.com Football's biggest tournament should fund a serious plan to measure, reduce and account for its emissions.
(2026-07-06). The Judeo-Bolshevist Target. portside.org The Judeo-Bolshevist Target |
(2026-07-06). Hundreds Protest ICE In Milwaukee. popularresistance.org Milwaukee, WI — On Wednesday, July 1, hundreds gathered at Kosciuszko Park to protest the recent spike in ICE activity in the area. Since the end of the previous week, ICE had arrested dozens of people in Wisconsin, with most cases happening in Milwaukee. | ICE agents had been terrorizing the city's Southside, where many immigrants reside, breaking car windows and kidnapping people from inside their cars. These aggressive tactics quickly led he ICE Out of MKE Coalition to launch broad outreach efforts and Wednesday's action. The community's response was clear — we need to educate our people and show s…
(2026-07-06). The respectable corruption of Australia. onlineopinion.com.au Australians believe that trade-offs don't really matter. This is false. Australia is still a constrained system, and we are testing limits.
(2026-07-05). Three moderate earthquakes hit Mianzhu in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn Three moderate earthquakes hit Mianzhu City in Deyang, Sichuan Province, on Sunday, with no deaths or injuries reported, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2026-07-06). NATO Ankara Summit 2026: Key Issues, Leaders and What to Expect. moderndiplomacy.eu Leaders of NATO's 32 member states will meet in Ankara on Tuesday and Wednesday for one of the alliance's most consequential summits in recent years, as Europe faces mounting pressure from United States President Donald Trump to assume greater responsibility for its own defence. The gathering comes amid continued uncertainty over Washington's long term military …
(2026-07-05). China-made electric vehicles arrive in Canada under new trade arrangement. ecns.cn Chinese-made electric vehicles have entered the Canadian market, with May marking the first month of EV imports from China, according to data from Global Affairs Canada.
(2026-07-06). This week in history: July 6-12. wsws.org Chilean court halts Pinochet prosecution; Washington Post pressmen indicted; armistice talks begin in Korea; Kuomintang begins Northern Expedition in Chinas…
(2026-07-06). Madison, July 19, 2026: Big Ride for Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
The 2026 Big Ride for Palestine: a fundraiser for Middle East Children's AllianceSunday, July 19Madison area cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the 2026 Middle East Children's Alliance Big Ride for Palestine, presented by Madison-Rafah Sister City Project. Madison riders can visit Madison's team page at tinyurl.com/MadisonRide4Palestine to register to …
(2026-07-06). Is Tehran Stronger After the War? Understanding Iran's New Political Order. thinktank.pk For decades, Western policymakers viewed Iran through a familiar lens: an isolated revolutionary state led by aging clerics, constrained by sanctions, weakened by economic crisis, and dependent on proxy militias across the Middle East. However, the events of 2026 have challenged many of these assumptions. The death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the …
(2006-07-26). NATO Ankara summit: who's going and what to expect. tribune.com.pk 
NATO leaders will gather in Ankara for a summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, amid pressure from President Donald Trump for Europe to step up defence spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran war and Greenland. | The US president's frequent criticism of NATO, along with announced troop withdrawals from Europe and a six-month review of the US military presence on the continent, has fuelled uncertainty within the alliance. | What will leaders discuss? | The Trump administration has pushed for Europe to boost defence investment and take on primary responsibility…
(2026-07-05). Shanghai reports 21.13 million border crossings in H1 of 2026. ecns.cn Shanghai reported 21.13 million inbound and outbound border crossings in the first half of 2026, according to local border inspection authorities. Among them, nearly 3.17 million were inbound foreign visitor arrivals, marking a 22% year-on-year increase.
(2026-07-06). FIFA World Cup round of 16: Bracket, schedule, Portugal vs Spain prediction. aljazeera.com Round of 16 continues as Portugal-Spain rivalry renews before USA take on Belgium.
(2026-07-06). What to Eugene Debs Was the Fourth of July? portside.org What to Eugene Debs Was the Fourth of July? |
(2026-07-06). Killings continue to surge under Trump's destructive rule. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-06). Anti-Indigenous Slur In Declaration Of Independence Speaks Volumes. popularresistance.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, they also made it clear that Indigenous people are not included in their notion of "all." So, within Native communities, the yearly invocations of the Declaration Independence are also a reminder of how long we have bee…
(2026-07-05). World's first artificially bred Yangtze finless porpoise turns 21. ecns.cn "Taotao," the world's first Yangtze finless porpoise to be naturally bred and raised in human care, celebrated its 21st birthday on Sunday.
(2006-07-26). Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign MoU to build new cricket stadium in Jeddah. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a new stadium project in Jeddah. | The MoU was signed by Saudi Cricket Federation Chairman Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Muhammad Al Saud and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. | The partnership marked a step toward the expansion of cricket in the Middle East, as well as Saudi Arabia's sports growth, with Pakistan bringing decades of expertise in stadium design, construction, and cricket facility management. | Under the agreement, Islamabad and Riyadh would work jointly…
(2026-07-06). California governor signs 2026—27 state austerity budget. wsws.org California Democrats pass austerity budget slashing healthcare and education, expanding corporate subsidies while centralizing executive control over public schools statewide.
(2026-07-06). Philippine Vice President Duterte's impeachment trial begins: What we know. aljazeera.com Duterte faces charges of mishandling government funds and making threats during rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
(2026-07-06). SAHRC to convene hearing into food systems. sanews.gov.za SAHRC to convene hearing into food systems | The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will convene the second leg of the National Investigative Hearing into South Africa's Food Systems on Monday. | "The National Investigative Hearing was initiated in response to complaints received by the Commission, together with findings from its monitoring work, which revealed growing concerns regarding the lack of access to adequate food. | "The inquiry is grounded in section 27(1)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, which guarantees that everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food,"
(2026-07-06). The domestic violence triage system. onlineopinion.com.au Buried in this feminist report is something genuinely radical: a campaign to redefine due process itself as misconduct.
(2026-07-06). Medicaid Work-Rule Fight Grows As New Yorkers Lose Coverage. popularresistance.org Nearly half a million moderate-income New Yorkers began losing health insurance on July 1, the first major wave of coverage losses tied to the Republican tax and spending law enacted last year. Days earlier, 25 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration over new Medicaid work rules that could strip coverage from eligible people who cannot navigate new paperwork requirements. | Together, the two developments show how the health care cuts are moving from Washington policy fights into clinics, enrollment offices, and household budgets.
(2026-07-06). Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte begins. aljazeera.com Senate trial outcome could permanently bar Duterte from office, shaking her frontrunner status for the 2028 election.
(2026-07-06). USA vs Belgium — World Cup last 16: Trump, Balogun, prediction, start time. aljazeera.com Lobbying by President Trump and a last-minute U-turn by FIFA stir controversy before the knockout match.
(2026-07-06). Portugal vs Spain: World Cup last 16 — Ronaldo, Yamal, start and prediction. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Lamine Yamal-powered Spain in an Iberian football derby in the World Cup round of 16.
(2026-07-06). Massive crowds expected at Iran leader's funeral procession. newarab.com 
(2026-07-06). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-06). Baby and teen die in West Bank amid Israeli attacks, roadblocks. newarab.com 
A baby died in Laila Ghannam, the Palestinian governor of Ramallah and Al-Bireh province, said that Israeli forces held up the transfer of four-month-old Ahmed Maarouf Zaid for more than an hour, despite his life-threatening condition. | Doctors at the Arab Specialised Hospital confirmed his death on Sunday ev…
(2026-07-06). Sunday Science: This Cell Feeds, Grows and Reproduces. And It's Manmade. portside.org Sunday Science: This Cell Feeds, Grows and Reproduces. And It's Manmade. |
(2026-07-06). SMMT Wake Up To Damage Caused By EV Mandates. wattsupwiththat.com Too little, too late from the SMMT…
(2026-07-06). Australia, Fiji Sign Defence Alliance Amid China Influence Concerns. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia and Fiji signed a landmark defence alliance on Monday that commits both countries to come to each other's aid if either is attacked, marking Fiji's first formal military alliance and strengthening Australia's security presence in the Pacific. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced the Ocean of Peace Alliance …
(2026-07-06). NATO Summit: Time to take the transatlantic crisis by the horns. responsiblestatecraft.org The mood ahead of NATO's 34th summit in Ankara beginning on Tuesday can hardly be described as jubilant, and for good reason: the alliance and the transatlantic relationship underpinning it faces a crisis of purpose unlike anything in its history. Contrary to the recriminations of
(2026-07-06). Wisconsin: Peace Justice Events July 5-12, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org To view the website version of WNPJ's upcoming members' events,
(2026-07-06). Colombia becomes the first Latin American country to ban female genital mutilation. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-06). Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills Seven. moderndiplomacy.eu A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv killed at least seven people and injured 24 early on Monday, according to Ukrainian officials, as residential buildings, commercial properties and other infrastructure suffered heavy damage across multiple districts. Kyiv's military administration said rescue teams were searching through damaged apartment blocks for survivors after the …
(2026-07-05). China steps up flood-control with additional teams for Guangxi, Liaoning. ecns.cn Two more working teams have been sent to South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and northeast China's Liaoning Province to assist local flood-control work.
(2026-07-06). At least 20 people killed in Sri Lanka prison clashes. aljazeera.com More than 100 people wounded after violence broke out at a prison in Negombo on Sunday and continued on Monday.
(2026-07-06). UK's Farage's gold deal tests his populist brand as Restore Britain rises. aljazeera.com As another far-right party gains ground, scrutiny of Farage's outside earnings challenges his anti-establishment image.
(2026-07-06). Fired drinking water adviser files suit against EPA. wsws.org A Flint water crisis whistleblower, Elin Warn Betanzo, was removed from a federal advisory council after joining hundreds of EPA employees in signing a "declaration of dissent" against the Trump administration's assault on the agency.
(2026-07-06). Blue light pair to appear in Pretoria Magistrate's Court. sanews.gov.za Blue light pair to appear in Pretoria Magistrate's Court | Two men arrested for the illegal fitting and possession of blue lights on a private motor vehicle, are set to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court today, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said. ⚪ In June, police officers conducting a roadblock stopped a vehicle fitted with blue lights in the Wierdabrug area of Centurion in Pretoria. During questioning, the female driver informed police that the vehicle belonged to her husband. ⚪ Further investigation led to the arrest of the 40-year-old owner of the vehicle on Friday. Police also arrested a…
(2026-07-06). America at 250 faces a new struggle over who really holds power. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-06). Solidarity Saturday: It's faster than waiting in line anyway ;). wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Welcome to Solidarity Saturday, your weekly highlight reel and shortcut to staying plugged in. Baristas already know how to make Starbucks better. It's not raised menu prices, complicated drinks, or egregious spending on ads. The answer is simple: use less than one day's sales to finalize fair union contracts …
(2026-07-06). Impeachment trial of Philippines VP Sara Duterte begins. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-06). Camden City Council to decide whether to allow scrapyard EMR to resume operations after repeated fires. whyy.org
(2026-07-06). Refugees killed in landslides at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-06). Inmates and guards killed in deadly fighting at Sri Lanka prison. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-06). Mexican fans proud despite World Cup exit. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-06). South Africa is building a secure and inclusive digital future. sanews.gov.za
(2026-07-06). Israel wants to build space attack lasers now. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-07-06). Europe's Weather Is About to Change: What El Niño Means for Millions. thinktank.pk For years, Europeans viewed El Niño as a climate phenomenon that primarily affected the Pacific Ocean, South America, Australia, and parts of Asia. Europe was often considered a secondary observer rather than a primary victim. That assumption is rapidly disappearing. According to recent warnings from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), El Niño conditions are strengthening …
(2026-07-06). No More Dollars For Walmart After Kohen Wiley's Death. popularresistance.org I spoke with Davion Williams the day before the 21-year-old Black father had to bury his 1-year-old baby, murdered by police in Senatobia, Mississippi. "Justice for Kohen Wiley!" he chanted, fist raised, and also dazed, trying to find his footing in the midst of the unimaginable theft of his beautiful baby boy's life. | As I offered love and support, grateful that my comrade, friend, and brother-in-struggle, Marquell Bridges, was there to hold the family and organize alongside them, I offered, "We cannot get justice for Kohen; justice would mean that he is still here."
(2026-07-05). "The century of routes and corridors" and obstacles to Türkiye's Middle Corridor. uwidata.com Routes and corridors are taking up more and more space on the global agenda, shaping countries' foreign policies and even their domestic politics. The war that began with the US and Israeli attack on Iran, and Iran's subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, brought the issue into sharp focus with renewed urgency. Why are …
(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). Bibi tries once again to convince Trump Iran has nukes. strategic-culture.su Is Bibi about to cheat Trump for a second time? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on…
(2026-07-05). This is the REAL reason for Trump's visit to China. wibailoutpeople.org Donald Trump took a trip to China to meet President Xi Jinping. He was joined by the CEOs of a dozen top US corporations, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jensen Huang of Nvidia, Tim Cook of Apple, Larry Fink of BlackRock, and Stephen Schwarzman of Blackstone. Ben Norton explains how Beijing won the trade war that was started by Washington, how China has significant leverage (in manufacturing, supply chains, critical minerals, and rare earths), and how the US economy is in a very bad state.
(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). F1 boss Domenicali hopes to restore cancelled Gulf grand prix. al-monitor.com Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says he wants to restore to this season's calendar at least one of the two races in the Middle East which were cancelled because of the war in the region. The two rounds scheduled for Bahrain and Jeddah in April were scrapped following the attack by the USA and Israel on Iran which spilled over to all the Arab Gulf states.
(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). Release Dr Hussam Abu Safia immediately! aljazeera.com It's been more than 1,000 days of genocide and 500 days of Abu Safia's detention. We need urgent action to end both.
(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). U.S. blockade against Cuba to be debated at United Nations on Tuesday. radiohc.cu Cuba's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ernesto Soberón, has denounced the extremely damaging humanitarian impact of the unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States government against his country. | In statements to Prensa Latina, regarding the upcoming plenary session of the UN General Assembly against the blockade, Ambassador Soberón emphasized that "it is about reopening Item 38 of the Agenda, related to the blockade." | A debate will take place in light of current events: the economic war against our country, the energy embargo, the threats of aggression, and the executive orders…
(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). Cuba in the crosshairs of U.S. expansionism: A long-standing ambition. radiohc.cu By José Manuel Lapeira Casas | On July 4, 1776, the United States Declaration of Independence was signed, a foundational milestone marking the birth of that nation with aspirations over the largest of the Antilles that predate this date and which, more than two and a half centuries later, remain entirely relevant. | Such is the case of one of its founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, who was in London as a representative of Pennsylvania. In 1767, he wrote to his son about colonization projects east of the Mississippi River, confessing the importance of gaining access "to the Bay of Mexico, to be used against Cuba…
(2026-07-05). Cubana Andrea Becali implantó nuevo récord nacional en 100 metros estilo libre en Curso Corto. radiohc.cu La nadadora cubana Andrea Becali consiguió este sábado romper el récord nacional en 100 metros estilo libre en el Campeonato de Curso Corto de Brisbane, Australia, al estampar tiempo de 54.85 segundos. | Borró de los libros la cota de 55.14 en piscina de 25 metros, en poder desde el 22 de octubre de 2022, de la mejor ondina local en los últimos años, ya retirada del deporte activo, la baracoense Elisbet Gámez. | El comisionado nacional Nelson García Fernández informó que la capitalina hizo realidad así su segunda más sobresaliente actuación como alumna desde principios de 2025 del centro internacional en Australi…
(2026-07-05). Netanyahu says no reconstruction in Gaza as Israel kills two. newarab.com 
"There will be no reconstruction in Gaza without dismantling and demilitarizing the Strip," Netanyahu said at a weekly meeting of the Israeli cabinet. "Gazans should have freedom…
(2026-07-05). John Minto: The shame of NZ's betrayal of Gaza's children. asiapacificreport.nz OPEN LETTER: By John Minto It is hard not to feel the deepest sense of shame as a New Zealander following the United Nations Independent Commission report released last week. (UN report details the "overwhelming" scale of children killed in Gaza). This report details Israel's direct targeting of Palestinian children in Gaza and the Occupied…
(2026-07-05). Acting President of Venezuela: State Institutions Responded Immediately After the Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, emphasized that the Venezuelan institutional response to the June 24 double earthquakes began just minutes after the disaster, with the activation of all emergency agencies and the creation of a General Staff to coordinate rescue efforts and care for the population. | "The Venezuelan State as a whole was immediately activated," Rodríguez said at a press conference with international media on Thursday, July 2. She explained that one of the first measures was to issue a decree to create the General Staff responsible for addressing the emergency, in compliance with…
(2005-07-26). As Venezuela death toll rises, survivor recounts days beneath the rubble. tribune.com.pk 
Juan Zapata had just eaten dinner in his fifth-floor apartment overlooking the Caribbean and was about to take a shower when he was thrown across the room by the force of the twin earthquakes that ripped across Venezuela's coast 10 days ago. | He spent two days and seven hours trapped in the rubble, wedged between two pieces of rebar, before civilian rescuers pulled him out. | "When they were rescuing me I said, 'I'm on the fifth floor' and they told me, 'no, you're in the lower basement.' I couldn't believe what had happened to me," Zapata said, as he stood next to his cot in a fiel…
(2026-07-05). Earthquake Death Toll in Venezuela Rises to 2,954, Government Recognizes International Rescuers. orinocotribune.com The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, released on Saturday the new official tally of the victims of the double earthquakes that shook Venezuela on June 24. The number of confirmed deaths has risen to 2,954, while 22,445 injured people have been treated. | Rodríguez shared the official report detailing the human cost and infrastructural impact to date in the affected areas. Authorities are maintaining constant monitoring of the complex situation in the country following the devastating earthquakes of June 24. | The number of people who have lost there homes stands at 16,309. A total o…
(2026-07-05). Venezuela: Amidst the Rubble, Sanctions, and the Kindness of Hearts. worldbeyondwar.org 
We stand alongside smiles and kind hearts, those who continue to build a humanity without war. Our mission remains ever-present, and our movement is more active than ever in this era of new forms of nonviolent resistance. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-05). Crean Gran Misión Venezuela Renace para recuperación nacional tras terremotos. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada, Delcy Rodríguez anunció este sábado la creación de la Gran Misión Venezuela Renace, destinada a la recuperación de viviendas en las zonas afectadas por los potentes terremotos de magnitud 7.2 y 7.5 del pasado 24 de junio, que provocaron daños y colapsos en cientos de edificaciones.He decidido crear la Gran Misión Venezuela Renace, donde se comprenderán las misiones Barrio Nuevo, Barrio Tricolor, se suma Juntos Todo es Posible y Venezuela Bella", dijo. | Señaló que ´es un gran brazo ejecutor en materia de recuperación de viviendas e infraestructura que esté al servicio de todo este…
(2026-07-05). Venezuela's Acting President Dismisses Rumors of Mass Graves, Orders Rigorous Forensic Protocol for Identification of Earthquake Victims. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, ruled out the rumors that the victims of the June 24 double earthquake will be placed in mass graves and ordered a rigorous forensic protocol for their identification. | "No one will go to a mass grave," asserted the acting president, adding that an exhaustive file was ordered to be opened for each corpse, when asked about the issue on Thursday, July 2, at a press conference with national and international media. | She provided a detailed report on the humanitarian and legal operations carried out by the Venezuelan State in the state of La Guaira, the region wor…
(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). 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). Millions Fill Tehran as World Leaders Defy Pressure to Honor Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-05). China, Russia to hold joint naval exercise in July. ecns.cn The Chinese and Russian navies will hold a joint exercise in waters and airspace near Qingdao City in East China's Shandong Province in July, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Sunday.
(2026-07-05). WI BOPM: Bail Out the People Not the Banks! Fight Poverty, Racism and War Not Immigrants! wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). 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). Jenrick confirms accuracy of the Times' Farage exposé. thecanary.co 
On Sunday 5 July, the Times published a brand new exposé on Nigel Farage. In it, they reported that Farage accepted various benefits from the criminal aristocrat George Cottrell. Now, the weasel Robert Jenrick has confirmed the key points of the story: BREAKING: Robert Jenrick confirms every core fact in our story to @bbclaurak. He acknowledges […] | By
(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). 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). Israeli occupation plans to establish 100 settlement sites in Palestinian controlled area of West Bank. thecanary.co 
A settlement scheme has been launched. It aims to establish a settler presence at around 100 strategic locations in Area A of the occupied West Bank. According to the Oslo Accords — which divide the West Bank into areas A, B and C — this area is under the full control of the Palestinian Authority. […] | By
(2026-07-05). Telegram, censorship and the quiet reshaping of connectivity in 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Baby banks in the UK report overwhelming demand amid appalling poverty. wsws.org According to research by the Baby Bank Alliance, baby banks supported an average of 1,096 children per day last year in the UK.
(2026-07-05). Funeral prayers for martyred Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, family members offered in Tehran. geo.tv 
(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). 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). Indonesian army recovers US pilot's body from Papua. aljazeera.com Indonesian troops have recovered the body of American pilot Nicholas Goselin from the restive Papua region.
(2026-07-05). Israel government says it will defy Supreme Court ruling on media regulator. al-monitor.com By Steven ScheerJERUSALEM, July 5 (Reuters) – Israeli cabinet members on Sunday voted to defy a Supreme Court decision regarding the country's broadcast regulator, raising concerns of a constitutional crisis.This is the first time Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has flouted a Supreme Court ruling, although it has clashed with the judiciary in the past. After elections in 2022, it sought to limit the court's powers, drawing global criticism and mass protests in Israel.
(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). Free drinks, electro music at fete-like Khamenei funeral. newarab.com 
(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). 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). Farage 'finished' following new undeclared benefits scandal. thecanary.co 
According to a new report from the Times, Nigel Farage failed to declare that he received money for from a shady donor with links to the crypto industry. If you're thinking 'we already knew that', we regret to inform you that this is an entirely different backer than the other guy: EXCLUSIVE Nigel Farage failed to […] | By
(2026-07-05). Mexico vs England: FIFA World Cup last 16 — Kane, prediction and altitude. aljazeera.com One of the most anticipated knockout matches takes place when Mexico plays England at the Azteca in the round of 16.
(2026-07-05). The Role of the Repressive Capitalist State Forces and Extra Legal Fascist Organizations: Sam Marcy. wibailoutpeople.org 
1993: A Marxist Defense of the Los Angeles Rebellion On the spontaneous revolutionary action of the masses against the monstrous repressive apparatus of the state. 1986 High Tech, Low Pay: A Marxist analysis of the changing character of the working class Under modern-day monopoly capitalism, with its enormous and costly military superstructure and its irreversible …
(2026-07-05). How xenophobia went viral in South Africa. aljazeera.com The online campaign stoking South Africa's latest xenophobic backlash.
(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). 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). 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). Israeli Settlers Establish Cattle Farm In Southwest Syria. news.antiwar.com Adding concern that the Israeli invasion of southwest Syria is proving to be a lot more permanent than initially suggested, Israeli settlers have established a new illegal settlement inside Syria's Daraa Governorate, bringing some 140 head of cattle with them. The project was the result of a group calling itself Hashomer Hahadash, with the help …
(2026-07-05). Mexico's Gig Workers Fight Efforts to Hollow Out Their Employee Status Win. portside.org Mexico's Gig Workers Fight Efforts to Hollow Out Their Employee Status Win |
(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). SAMRC and DFFE join forces to strengthen air pollution research and protect public health. sanews.gov.za SAMRC and DFFE join forces to strengthen air pollution research and protect public health | The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will strengthen collaboration between environmental and health experts to better understand and address the impact of air pollution on the health and well-being of South Africans. | In a joint statement on Sunday, the department and SAMRC said the partnership marks an important step towards ensuring that environmental policies are informed by scientifi…
(2026-07-05). Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral. newarab.com 
(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). 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). 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). FIFA World Cup round of 16: Bracket, schedule, predictions and latest news. aljazeera.com Second round of knockout matches features Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England. We have predictions and the latest news.
(2026-07-05). It's Time to Ask Who Should Be Held Accountable for the Damages of the 'Climate Crisis'. wattsupwiththat.com If accountability is the standard, then it should apply equally to every institution that shaped public understanding of climate change.
(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). Attack on independent media escalates (again) — YouTube will have to prioritise 'MSM'. thecanary.co 
The Starmer regime is looking to force YouTube and other online media platforms to force-feed users with government-approved media and make it harder to find independent sources. This is a naked escalation in his war on information the state does not like. YouTube is warning creators that the planned new rules will: include mandatory changes […] | By
(2026-07-05). At least eight shot, including four children, in New York: report. geo.tv 
Members of the New York Police Department watch a Black Lives Matter protest in Manhattan, New York City, US. — Reuters/FileAt least eight people, including four children, were shot and injured late on the US Independence Day holiday in New York City's Coney Island neighbourhood,…
(2026-07-05). Nuclear safety and Einstein's truth. wattsupwiththat.com So why make such a drama about the safety of nuclear power merely because you can spin your imagination into a fanciful, disastrous outcome? The real evidence to date has clearly shown that nuclear power is far safer than anyone ever imagined.
(2026-07-05). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Watch World Cup Day 24: France and Morocco advance to quarterfinals. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2005-07-26). South Korea set to launch 4th medium-sized Earth observation satellite. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea is set to launch its fourth medium-sized Earth observation satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, local media reported. | The 500-kilogram satellite has completed function inspections and fuel injection over the past month and is now awaiting launch aboard the Falcon 9, Seoul-based Yonhap News reported Sunday, citing the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA). | The satellite is scheduled to separate from the launch vehicle about 2 hours and 22 minutes after liftoff and make its first contact with the ground approximately 31 minutes later…
(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). Pa. residents revive colonial-era practice by growing a 'square yard' of flax. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Miranda Mote gently strokes the four-foot-tall flax plants that have just bloomed at the top with tiny, pale blue flowers at the Brewerytown Community Garden in Philadelphia. | "It's not dramatic, but it's quite lovely and delicate," Mote said. | Flax grows…
(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). OPEC+ raises quotas again as Middle East calms. newarab.com 
(2026-07-05). Iraq lawmakers to debate controversial cybercrime bill. newarab.com 
Independent Iraqi lawmakers are expected on Monday to hold the first reading of the bill, which is aimed at combatting cybercrime, protecting people's privacy, and clamping down on online hate speech. | The 32-article law would impose various financial penalties depending on the offence.
(2026-07-05). On July 4th, Fight Against Fascist Control of Media & Defense Of KPFA & Pacific. indybay.org On July 4, 2026 on the 250th anniversary of the US at Larry Ellison's Oracle company in Redwood City media and labor activists spoke out against Ellison's fascist take-over of CBS, Warner, TikTok, CNN and Paramount. They also connected the fight against fascism with the fight to protect democratic governance at KPFA & Pacifica which is threatened by a corporate centralization and take-over…
(2026-07-05). At least 15 Yemeni government troops killed in Hodeidah fighting. aljazeera.com Yemeni minister says more than 50 Houthi fighters were killed in the Hodeidah clashes.
(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). Egypt finds 2,000-year-old coastal tombs and Byzantine city. newarab.com 
Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a series of nearly 2,000-year-old tombs on the Mediterranean coast and the remains of a planned Byzantine-era city in the western desert, the The coastal discovery was made at Marina El-Alamein, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) west of Se…
(2026-07-05). Western Cape concludes voluntary repatriation operation for foreign nationals. sanews.gov.za Western Cape concludes voluntary repatriation operation for foreign nationals | The Western Cape Government has successfully concluded its coordinated humanitarian operation to assist foreign nationals who voluntarily elected to return to their countries of origin. | In a statement issued on Sunday, the provincial government said the operation was undertaken in partnership with municipalities, national government departments, humanitarian organisations, faith-based partners and law enforcement agencies. | According to the provincial government, all individuals who presented at municipal facilities and the Depar…
(2026-07-05). What to know about the renewed coordinated attacks across Mali. aljazeera.com Separatist Tuareg-led group and regional al-Qaeda affiliate have claimed responsibility for attacks on army positions.
(2026-07-05). US Bombs Somalia for 70th Time This Year. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command on Sunday announced that its forces launched another airstrike in Somalia as the Trump administration continues its record-shattering bombing campaign in the country. The command said that the strike was launched on July 3 and targeted al-Shabaab in the vicinity of Farsooley, a town about 55 miles west of Mogadishu. AFRICOM offered …
(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). UK government plan will 'ruin' YouTube around the world. thecanary.co 
Great Britain is developing a reputation for its opposition to civil liberties and online freedoms. The latest example of this is the government's plan to turn YouTube into an instrument for disseminating establishment-friendly media: YouTube says the proposals could require it to put "some channels above others": t.co/Ad03iabJqF — Dexerto (@Dexerto) July 4, 2026 Will Andy […] | By
(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). 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). 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.
(2005-07-26). Fire breaks out on New York's Brooklyn Bridge during US Independence Day fireworks display. tribune.com.pk 
A fire broke out on New York City's Brooklyn Bridge during the Macy's US Independence Day celebration fireworks display on Saturday night, with no injuries immediately reported. | Flames and smoke rose from sections of the iconic bridge as fireworks were launched from the span over the East River, according to videos posted on social media. | Authorities had not announced the extent of the damage to the bridge. | The incident occurred during Macy's annual Independence Day fireworks show as the US marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. | According to Associated Press (AP…
(2026-07-05). More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey. al-monitor.com (Fixes typographical error in TKP secretary general's name in paragraph 6)ANKARA, July 5 (Reuters) – Turkish authorities detained more than 100 people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march organised by the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) on Sunday, ahead of an alliance summit in Ankara next week, the party said in a statement.
(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). World Cup proves success of team-first football. thecanary.co 
World Cup tournaments are no longer determined by marquee names or trophy-laden cabinets, nor is a legacy of greatness enough to dominate the pitch. The 2026 World Cup confirms that football has entered a new era defined by collective organisation and tactical discipline. Today, less heralded teams possess the tools to challenge traditional powerhouses, often […] | By
(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). Sunday Taquitos #29: U-S-A! lataco.com Sunday Taquitos! Art by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Ivan Ehlers.
(2026-07-05). Paraguay and France fans come together for Philly's final World Cup game. whyy.org 
This story originally appeared on WHYY's As France and Paraguay prepared to kick off Philly's Dressed in their team's red-striped jerseys, they waved Paraguayan flags, danced between tables in the dress of native Paraguayan Guarani peopl…
(2026-07-05). Egypt and Morocco fans celebrate World Cup wins by singing for Palestine. aljazeera.com Egypt and Morocco fans celebrated their World Cup success by singing 'My Blood is Palestinian' at a Dallas fan zone.
(2026-07-05). Canary director explains the Lloyds debanking situation to Double Down News. thecanary.co 
Appearing on Double Down News, Canary CEO and director Steve Topple has explained the Canary's debanking situation. "DESTROY Them Before They DESTROY Us": The SECRET Plot to Crush Independent Media @mrtopplehttps://t.co/AOgRijbzy2 — Double Down News (@DoubleDownNews) July 5, 2026 The Canary debanked If you're unfamiliar with the debanking, you can catch up here. In short: The Canary has […] | By
(2026-07-05). Sooryavanshi sets record for youngest India player in international match. aljazeera.com Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest debutant for India in a T20 loss to England at Old Trafford.
(2026-07-05). NATO Heads to Ankara to Sell a New Arms Race. worldbeyondwar.org 
On July 7—8, NATO leaders will gather in Ankara, Türkiye. The summit will focus on increasing military spending, expanding arms production, and continuing military support for Ukraine. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(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). 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). Three sons of slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor. al-monitor.com TEHRAN, July 5 (Reuters) – Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who has succeeded him as Iran's supreme leader, did not make an appearance.State TV showed Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei praying behind the coffins laid out in the vast courtyard of Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, a sprawling religious complex.
(2026-07-05). National Science Month launched to strengthen public engagement with science. sanews.gov.za National Science Month launched to strengthen public engagement with science | The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation has officially launched the country's inaugural National Science Month, marking a new chapter in efforts to strengthen public engagement with science, technology and innovation. | Delivering the keynote address at the launch held at the Vaal University of Technology on Saturday, Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina said the initiative expands the former National Science Week into a month-long programme aimed at bringing science closer to all South Africans. | The launch comes just days…
(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). 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). '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). 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). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2005-07-26). Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversary. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that "communists" could gain ground in the country, and cycled through what he touted as his achievements. | After a storm-related delay of nearly two hours, Trump appeared on the National Mall in Washington to deliver a speech that mixed broad appeals to patriotism with pointed attacks on perceived ideological threats at home and abroad. | Trump lauded American achievements such as war victories, the lunar landi…
(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). 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). Ukraine: Torture, Detention, and Denial of Alternative Service. worldbeyondwar.org 
We are deeply concerned by a recent report of Ukrainian media about torturing to death a conscientious objector Dmytro Koval and other individuals, at least 26 in total, at Skelya assault regiment. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(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). Activists look to keep the story of Washington's slaves alive as thousands visit Independence Park for July 4 festivities. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Visitors arriving at the President's House Site in Philadelphia on Independence Day encountered a monument caught between two versions of history. | The site remains at the center of a months-long legal battle after the Trump administration ordered the National Park Service to remove material it viewed as "disparaging" to American history and replace the exhibit with a revised version. | As a result, portions of the exhibit detailing the lives of the nine people enslaved by…
(2026-07-05). Monday 7/6: Phone Zap for. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YyqMkDW……
(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). The Media Is Villainizing A Black Woman Who Stood Her Ground In A Walmart Parking Lot. newsone.com 
Source: ABC News / Screenshot | There's an old bit from the 1986 standup special "Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met" in which Williams discusses the crazy gun culture in the United States (because, yes, it's been a problem for a long time). | "It's in the Constitution! You have the right to bear arms or the right to arm bears. Whatever you want to do!" Williams quips. | I have never been able to delete that from my brain, and whenever I hear or read the phrase "the right to bear arms," my mind immediately fills in "or the right to arm bears." | Because although Amurikkkah loves her guns and you will have t…
(2026-07-05). UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop. al-monitor.com LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) – Britain tightened its rules on overseas political donations on Monday, as part of efforts to stop foreign money influencing elections, and as concerns swirl around what Housing Minister Steve Reed called "dodgy funding".Last year, the government ordered a review into foreign financial interference in politics after a former politician in Reform UK was jailed for taking bribes to make pro-Russia speeches and statements.
(2026-07-05). The de-banking of the Canary is a warning. If they can silence us, they can silence anyone. thecanary.co 
For more than a decade, I have wholeheartedly backed the man who helped build Canary from nothing but a belief that media should serve the many, not the few. I have watched him pour his energy and unshakeable principle into creating an independent voice — one that challenges power, holds elites to account, and amplifies […] | By
(2005-07-26). North Korea's Kim observed naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests, state media says. tribune.com.pk 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test firing of a strategic cruise missile and evaluations of anti-ship, anti-submarine, and air defence systems aboard the naval destroyer Kang Kon, state media KCNA reported on Sunday. | The tests were conducted on Friday as part of an assessment of the newly built warship's combat systems. They included checks of target-detection and information-processing capabilities, integrated ‚Å firepower systems, naval guns, automatic cannons, and electronic warfare equipment, ‚Ä&atil…
(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). Pa. residents revive colonial era practice by growing a 'square yard' of flax. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Miranda Mote gently strokes the four-foot-tall flax plants that have just bloomed at the top with tiny, pale blue flowers at the Brewerytown Community Garden in Philadelphia. | "It's not dramatic, but it's quite lovely and delicate," Mote said. | Flax grows…
(2026-07-05). Reform UK's Farage failed to disclose funds from convicted criminal: Report. aljazeera.com George Cottrell provided funds for Reform UK leader's security, drivers, staff and accommodation, Sunday Times reports.
(2026-07-05). Learning, Recharging, Uniting At Labor Notes 2026. popularresistance.org In a time when there's real cause for fear and despair—and when the Trump administration is pushing hard to divide us—the Labor Notes Conference June 12-14 in Chicago was an oasis of inspiration and solidarity. | In every hallway you could feel the electric buzz of conversation, of strategies in the making. Labor Notes gives workers a rare chance to come together across unions, sectors, and identities. Conferencegoers packed into sessions on overcoming division: "Organizing in the Multiethnic Workplace," "Building Unity Across Job Classifications," "Overcoming Generational Divides."
(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). 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). 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). First China—Central Asia cultural tourism train departs with 260 passengers on 16-day Silk Road journey. ecns.cn The first China—Central Asia cultural tourism train (Xi'an—Almaty) departed from China via the Khorgos railway port in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Friday, carrying 260 passengers on a 16-day, 15-night in-depth Silk Road tour.
(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). 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). French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says. al-monitor.com July 5 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, Syria's presidential media directorate said on Sunday.Macron, accompanied by a delegation of investors and representatives from French companies, will hold a roundtable session with President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Syrian delegations.The directorate gave no date for the visit. (Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Joe Bavier)…
(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). 1 dead, 10 rescued after bulk carrier goes missing in Guangxi. ecns.cn One crew member was confirmed dead and 10 others were rescued after a bulk carrier went missing in waters off Qinzhou Port in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local authorities said on Sunday.
(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). Putin y Trump dialogan por cuarta ocasión este año. radiohc.cu El asesor presidencial ruso Yuri Ushakov señaló que el mandatario, Vladímir Putin mantuvo este sábado un diálogo, vía telefónica, con su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump.La conversación telefónica de hoy entre los dos jefes de Estado comenzó con una felicitación personal del presidente Vladímir Putin a Donald Trump y a todo el pueblo estadounidense con motivo de una fecha significativa, al tiempo que recordó la contribución de Rusia a la formación de la estatalidad estadounidense ª, dijo. | La cuarta conversación entre los dos líderes desde comienzos de año duró una hora y 25 minutos. | Agregó Ushakov q…
(2026-07-05). Presidente Díaz-Canel destaca importancia de los Grupos de Orden Interior. radiohc.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este sábado la Zona de Defensa 'Wajay', una de las siete del municipio de Boyeros, en La Habana, donde escuchó experiencias y compartió ideas sobre cómo aprovechar mejor las reservas estructurales y organizativas de un territorio que se prepara para situaciones excepcionales. | La imbricación en una Zona de Defensa de todas las fuerzas, incluyendo las del Grupo de Orden Interior, garantiza -como se reflexionó durante el encuentro- identificar con mayor precisión los problemas, emplear la información y desarrollar análisis; y por tanto, diseña…
(2026-07-05). Biolaboratori USA in Ucraina: cià≤ che ieri era "complottismo" oggi diventa fatto documentato. strategic-culture.su Le recenti rivelazioni statunitensi sulla rete globale di biolaboratori finanziati da Washington, compresi quelli in Ucraina, impongono una rilettura delle denunce russe. Non si tratta di propaganda, ma di fatti documentati, rischi concreti e interrogativi ancora senza risposta. | Segue nostro Per anni, chiunque sollevasse interrogativi sulla presenza di laboratori biologici finanziati dagli Stati Uniti in Ucraina è stato rapidamente con…