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US heat wave puts 185 million under alerts as July 4 events are cancelled
A dangerous US heat wave has put 185 million people under alerts, cancelled July 4 events and strained power grids across major cities.
July 4, 2026
Pope Leo uses US 250th anniversary to press America and Europe on migration
Pope Leo used America’s 250th anniversary and a Lampedusa visit to challenge tougher US and European policies on migration and asylum.
July 4, 2026
US backs Pakistan’s right to self-defence as Afghanistan conflict enters dangerous phase
Washington has backed Pakistan’s right to self-defence as Afghan retaliation and civilian deaths push the former allies closer to prolonged war.
July 4, 2026
Syria opens door to Hezbollah talks as Beirut visit resets post-Assad Lebanon ties
Syria may meet Hezbollah but says it will not enter Lebanon. The diplomatic reset tests whether old enemies can prevent another regional war.
July 3, 2026
US rejects USMCA renewal and starts 10-year countdown threatening North American trade
USMCA remains alive, but Washington has started a 10-year expiry clock. Auto rules, China and tariffs now threaten North American trade.
July 3, 2026
US move puts Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as UN logistics face 2027 cutoff
Washington may leave Somalia’s peacekeepers authorised but unsupplied. Without UN logistics, AUSSOM could collapse and strengthen Al-Shabaab.
July 3, 2026
Why Trump’s Supreme Court defeat on birthright citizenship may not end the fight
Trump’s birthright citizenship defeat blocks his executive order but leaves Congress, courts and immigration politics facing a deeper fight.
July 1, 2026
Why Trump’s new Air Force One is becoming a political controversy before takeoff
Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One raises ethics, security, foreign influence and defense procurement questions after its debut flight.
July 1, 2026
Why Trump’s student loan overhaul could reshape college borrowing
Trump’s student loan overhaul brings new repayment plans, borrowing caps and higher payment risks for students, parents and graduates.
July 1, 2026
Donald Trump set to withhold USMCA extension as North American trade pact enters decade-long countdown
USMCA is not ending, but Donald Trump’s refusal to extend it could create a decade of uncertainty over autos, China and North American trade.
July 1, 2026