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America's 250th Anniversary: A Milestone Marked by a Divided Nation
On July 4, 2026, the United States marked its 250th anniversary with parades and fireworks, punctuated by a storm-disrupted Donald Trump speech on the National Mall. The president hailed a 'masterpiece' nation and lashed out at 'communists.' Between patriotic fervor and internal fractures, the world watches an America searching for itself.
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Trump-Putin Call: Washington Offers to Help Broker a Ukraine Deal
On July 4, 2026, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone for about 90 minutes. According to the Kremlin, the U.S. president offered to help Moscow reach a deal on Ukraine, while Putin reaffirmed his claim to all of Donbas. Trump also spoke with Volodymyr Zelensky. From Kyiv to Beijing, readings of the call diverge sharply.
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Venezuela Earthquakes: Toll Nears 2,000 as Rescuers Keep Searching
Six days after devastating twin quakes, Venezuela's death toll nears 2,000. Rescuers are still pulling survivors from the rubble, including a two-year-old boy, as overwhelmed hospitals fear disease outbreaks. A disaster read from Caracas to Beijing.
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Ebola in DR Congo: Nearly 400 Dead as Kinshasa Bans Gatherings
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed nearly 400 people and spread to a fourth province. Kinshasa has banned mass gatherings as an attack on a treatment center complicates the response, while the world watches with concern and distance.
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South Africa: Xenophobic Violence Against Migrants Escalates
In late June 2026, South Africa is gripped by a surge of xenophobic violence targeting migrants, driven by the Operation Dudula movement. Police are deployed, President Ramaphosa vows firmness, and neighbouring countries such as Uganda repatriate their nationals.
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Pride marches in Budapest and Istanbul: Europe divided over LGBT rights
Thousands marched at Budapest Pride despite pressure, after a setback for Orban; in Istanbul police dispersed the march. LGBT rights crystallize a values rift across Europe.
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Skydiving plane crash in France kills 11
A plane carrying skydivers crashed in northeastern France, killing 11 and reviving questions over skydiving flight safety.
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Australia doubles fines for platforms over its under-16 social media ban
Australia is doubling fines for tech firms that fail to enforce its ban on social media for minors.
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John Bolton pleads guilty over mishandling of classified documents
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified documents.
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Venezuela earthquake: the toll rises above 1,400 dead and 55,000 homeless
The toll from Venezuela's double earthquake has passed 1,400 dead and over 55,000 homeless as search efforts intensify. Caracas has declared a state of emergency and called for international aid.
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Record heatwave grips Europe: extreme heat overwhelms hospitals and triggers alerts
An exceptional heatwave sweeps Europe: temperature records fall, hospitals come under strain and health alerts multiply, reigniting the climate debate.
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