US turns 250 as Trump warns of ‘attack’ on American identity
America turns 250 on Saturday – a landmark birthday that coincides with a time of deep national division and a president determined to seize the festive centre stage.
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Trump hails American exceptionalism, evokes ‘communist menace’ at 250th celebration
US President Donald Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of US independence on Friday with rhetoric about American exceptionalism before calling on the country to fight what he called the sinister threat of communism. The speech evoked the Red Scare…
Middle East live: Thousands flock to Iran’s funeral rites for late supreme leader Khamenei
Thousands of mourners flocked to a vast prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began. Authorities shut down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran to commemorate the life of the man who for decades ruled with an iron fist while confronting the West. Follow our…
World Cup 2026: Colombia secure last 16 spot with narrow victory over Ghana
Colombia booked their place in the last 16 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City. Jhon Arias’ early goal proved decisive as the Cafeteros dominated proceedings but failed to add to their advantage, ultimately holding on through…
Thousands protest against Germany’s far right as AfD party re-elects leadership
Thousands of demonstrators flooded the German city of Erfurt on Saturday in a bid to shut down the rising far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s annual congress and signalling their concern over echoes from Germany’s Nazi past. The congress comes…
Colombia-Ghana live: Last round of 16 spot up for grabs
Colombia and Ghana battle for the last remaining Round of 16 berth at the World Cup in Kansas City. The Cafeteros and Black Stars meet in a winner-takes-all encounter that will determine who advances to face Switzerland next Tuesday.
Three dead, 7 rescued in boating tragedy as severe holiday weekend storm ravages Wisconsin tourist hot spot
A fast-moving, destructive storm ripped through southern Wisconsin Friday, leaving three people dead after their boat overturned on Geneva Lake during the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. The tragedy unfolded as a powerful storm system swept across Walworth County…
World Cup 2026: Argentina survive epic Cape Verde scare after extra-time thriller
Argentina eliminated a heroic Cape Verde side 3-2 in an extraordinary Round of 32 encounter at Miami after a pulsating extra-time period that tested the defending champions to their limit. The Albiceleste’s resilience was matched only by the Blue Shaks’…
USA’s Folarin Balogun criticizes referee’s red card in first comments since controversial ruling
The United States is currently gearing up to play its biggest game in program history without arguably its top performer of this World Cup. Folarin Balogun will have to sit out Monday’s Round of 16 matchup against Belgium after receiving…
Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift found her happily ever after. Swift married NFL star Travis Kelce July 3 at a ceremony held at Madison Square Garden. The couple reportedly hosted around 1,000 guests after renting the arena for multiple days. The “Love Story”…