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The U.S. has turned 249. Can Americans still find common ground?
Poll after poll has shown where Americans are apart from each other: on Trump's presidency, his immigration crackdown, U.S. support for Ukraine, and on the massive spending bill just passed by Congress, among other issues. So what β if anything β still brings Americans together across party lines?
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:
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Four Palestinians killed by Israeli drone strikes targeting two schools in Gaza City
Four Palestinians killed by Israeli drone strikes targeting two schools in Gaza City At least one person was killed and several others were injured when two drone missiles hit Al-Sabra Girlsβ School in Gaza City, Al Jazeera reported on Friday. It is the second attack on a school on Friday. Earlier in the day, a drone strike killed three Palestinians when it targeted a group of people near Al-Hurriya School in Gaza City...
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Lula Calls for New Financing Model to Tackle Sustainable Development and Climate Crisis
βIf we donβt discuss a new way to finance developing countries, they will stay poor for more than 100 years,β he said. On Friday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva urged the creation of a new financing model to address sustainable development challenges and the global climate crisis. RELATED: BRICS Journalists Association Condemns Detention of Sputnik [β¦]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Hamas Accuses Israel of Using Humanitarian Aid Centers for Espionage and Drug Smuggling in Gaza
A senior Hamas security official has accused Israeli intelligence services of exploiting humanitarian aid distribution points in Gaza to conduct espionage operations, recruit collaborators, and smuggle narcotics, in what the official described as a campaign to destabilize Palestinian society under the guise of relief. In an interview with Al Jazeera Arabic, the official stated that [β¦]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Discrimination and hope drive LGBTQ+ soldiers
Up to 10% of Ukrainian soldiers are thought to be from the LGBTQ+ community. While tolerance is improving, Ukraine still does not guarantee legal equality.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump delivers remarks before signing tax and spending cuts megabill at White House
TheCongressional Budget Officeestimates the package will add$3.3 trillion to the deficitover the decade and 11.8 million more people will go without health coverage.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Cha-cha-chΓ‘: The Cuban Rhythm That Conquered the World
The cha-cha-chΓ‘ is one of Cubaβs most representative musical genres and dances, as well as a hallmark of popular Latin American music. Its origin dates back to the late 1940s and is associated with violinist and composer Enrique JorrΓn, a member of the Orquesta AmΓ©rica. Seeking a simpler, clearer alternative to the danzΓ³n-mambo, JorrΓn created [β¦]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Mapping Israeli strikes on Iranβs air defences
A look at how Israeli strikes on Iran's air defences paved the way for US bombers in their own operation.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Berlin calls Europeβs immigration hard-liners to summit on asylum rules
Germany's new conservative-led government seeks to lead Europe's tough-on-migration turn.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:World shares are mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms, while U.S. stocks set records
Many of Trumpβs stiff proposed taxes on imports are currently on pause, but theyβre scheduled to kick in next week unless Trump reaches deals with other countries to lower them.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: New Caledonia, How to Overcome the Geopolitical Impasse?
The ongoing crisis in New Caledonia threatens to unravel more than three decades of French diplomatic engagement, as well as Franceβs broader strategy in the region.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000, trade union says
The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for common rules to protect workers' health during heatwaves.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Very rare sword find leads to discovery of extensive Roman-era settlement in England
Archaeological excavations have revealed an extensive settlement dating from the Early-Middle Iron Age through to the first and second centuries AD during the Roman period.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:BCG modelled plan to βrelocateβ Palestinians from Gaza
Consulting firm had multimillion-dollar role in contentious new aid scheme for shattered enclave
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Carville: GOP megabill passage will be seen as 'mass extinction event'
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville said during a recent interview that the Republican tax and spending bill, which President Trump is expected to sign Friday, will be seen as a βmass extinction event,β predicting the Democratic Party will pick up more than 40 House seats in the 2026 midterms. βAnd I like with the unified...
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Ontario architect's seal forged by remote worker believed to be North Korean fraudster
In mid-May, an online researcher posteda series of professional stamps on X bearing the names of engineers across the United States.The researcher claimed they were beingused by North Korean remote workers. Among them was thesealof Canadian architect Stephen Mauro.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs Military Diplomacy in the New Era
Military diplomacy β including senior-level visits, port calls, and joint exercises β has become a vital tool of Chinese statecraft.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:UK courts reject late bid to halt Palestine Action terror list ban
UK courts reject late bid to halt Palestine Action terror list ban Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Fri, 07/04/2025 - 16:34 High Court judgment, upheld by Court of Appeal with ban set to come into force at midnight, comes after co-founder had sought to delay government order proscribing group under terrorism laws Protesters gather outside the High Court on 4 July 2025 in support of a challenge to the UK government's...
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Rwanda president unsure if DRC peace deal will hold, warns against βtricksβ
Paul Kagame gives cautious welcome to US-brokered agreement, but says success depends on goodwill from warring parties.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Migration Policies and Childrenβs Rights: The Case of Venezuelan Children in the United States
The Venezuelan migration crisis is one of the most significant in recent history. Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have undertaken dangerous journeys in search of better conditions, facing restrictive U.S. immigration policies that have led to family separations and left children in extreme vulnerability. This article examines the stories of separated families, the legal framework, [β¦]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Nervy markets put Reeves and Starmer on notice
Investors are getting fed up of being used by governments around the world as a low-cost cash machine
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs deportation crusade is a death knell for the American dreamΒ
Our country is endowed with an immigrant heritage that is first in class around the world. The spirit of fairness demands that we demonstrate mercy and compassion, especially toward children who are guilty of nothing except being children.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office
"The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Pakistani troops kill 30 militants attempting to sneak into country from Afghanistan
Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent months, much of it blamed on the Pakistani Taliban which is separate from the Afghan Taliban but closely allied with them.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:UN pulls inspectors from Iran as Israel aims to maintain βaerial superiorityβ
Atomic watchdogβs withdrawal comes despite no independent assessment of damage to Tehranβs nuclear facilities
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:UK government to pay Β£1.6mn to Afghan data breach victims
MoD to compensate hundreds of individuals whose identities were exposed during the allied evacuation of Kabul in 2021
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Ex-wife hits out at Hungarian opposition leader PΓ©ter Magyar, calling him a traitor
As the Hungarian campaign heats up, ex-justice minister Judit Varga broke her silence and ruled out coming back to public life until PΓ©ter Magyar pays for his "betrayal".
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Will Germany's military spending spree deliver broad economic growth?
The German arms industry is thriving thanks to a major state-run investment program. But will the country's wider economy benefit?
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Jeremy Corbyn confirms plans to form new party
Former Labour leader says that together with MP Zarah Sultana, he will build βreal alternativeβ to Starmer
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Cape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence
Since gaining freedom from Portugal on July 5, 1975, Cape Verde is regarded as one of West Africa's most stable nations. Overcoming low literacy and inadequate healthcare are just some of its achievements.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin rejects Trump's truce bid
Almost every district in the capital sustained damage after Russia fired a record 550 drones, Ukraine says.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Do EU structures enable far-right misuse of public money?
A leaked audit accuses far-right parties of improperly spending millions in EU funds. Critics say it's not just a scandal but a symptom of the EU system's deeper problems.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Hitler's Austrian hometown to rename two streets named after prominent Nazi party members
The streets currently bear the names of classical music composer Josef Reiter and entertainer Franz Resl, both of whom were Nazi party members.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy and Trump agree on joint defence efforts in 'fruitful' phone call
The talk comes a day after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine, Iran and other issues in a call the Kremlin described as "frank and constructive".
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:'It's Groundhog Day': Ukraine's sky defenders stuck in relentless battle
Under fire of 100 drones a night, there's little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy.
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