Ukraine war briefing: Trump repositions himself as peacemaker in long call with Putin
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Dead bird on Sydney beach sent for testing after deadly virus strikes NSW
Authorities have sent a dead bird found on a Sydney beach for testing after the first case of a severe and deadly form of bird flu arrived in NSW.
· Angus Dalton
Al-Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility for attacks on military sites in Mali
West Africa's al-Qaeda affiliate, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), on Saturday claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on military positions in Mali and said it had seized control of at least three of them.
· REUTERS
Trump offers Putin assistance in finding solution to Ukraine-Russia war, Kremlin claims
US President Donald Trump, speaking to Russian leader Vladimir Putin by telephone for nearly 90 minutes, offered to help find a solution to the Ukraine war, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said in comments made public early on Sunday.
· REUTERS
IDF Paratroopers Brigade conducts heavy equipment drill with transport aircraft into combat zone
Soldiers from the IDF Paratroopers Brigade’s 202nd Battalion carried out a drill this week in which the battalion, together with its equipment, was transported on Karnaf and Shimshon transport aircraft to a combat zone.
· AVI ASHKENAZI
France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown
LOS ANGELES, United States — Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot as France overcame searing heat and stubborn defence to beat Paraguay 1-0 and set up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Saturday.
· Agence France-Presse
(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim observes weapons tests from naval destroyer Kang Kon
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· Kim Soo-yeon
This immigrant served in the US military. Now he faces deportation
Benito Miranda Hernandez completed three tours of duty during the Iraq war. But since speaking to Al Jazeera in April, he has been detained by ICE.
· Anna Oakes
Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral on Saturday for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests in sorrow before the glass case containing his flag-draped coffin in Tehran and calling for revenge against Israel and the United States.
· Korea Herald
Kim Jong Un oversees tests on new destroyer
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Kang Kon, repaired after being damaged in a failed launch ceremony last year, state media said Sunday, in the latest military display marking Kim’s pu…
· Kim Tong Hyung
N. Korea's Kim observes weapons tests from naval destroyer Kang Kon
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen tests of a strategic cruise missile and other weapons from a new 5,000-ton naval destroyer, ordering the warship to be commissioned into the Navy within two months, state media reported Sunday.
· Yonhap
North Korea’s Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests
Seoul – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw weapons tests last week of the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon, including cruise missile launches and “electronic warfare means,” state media reported Sunday.
· No Author
Asean monitors: ‘simply theatre’ in Thai-Cambodian narrative war?
With zero enforcement powers, monitors risk being used to simply validate rival propaganda campaigns, analysts say
· Sam Beltran
Asean monitors: ‘simply theatre’ in Thai-Cambodian narrative war?
With zero enforcement powers, monitors risk being used to simply validate rival propaganda campaigns, analysts say
· Sam Beltran
While you were sleeping: Mbappe strikes again, ‘surprise side’ Morocco down Canada
Kylian Mbappe finally breaks through Paraguay resistance to set up a quarter-final against Morocco
· dpa
While you were sleeping: Mbappe strikes again, ‘surprise side’ Morocco down Canada
Kylian Mbappe finally breaks through Paraguay resistance to set up a quarter-final against Morocco
· dpa
N. Korea's Kim observes weapons tests from naval destroyer Kang Kon
SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen tests of a strategic cruise missile and other weapons from a new 5,000-ton naval destroyer, ordering the warship to be commissioned into the Navy within two months, state media reported Sunday.
· Kim Soo-yeon
AFP urges more LGUs to declare July 12 ‘West PH Sea Victory Day’
The military is rallying more local governments to declare July 12 as “West Philippine Sea Victory Day” to commemorate a landmark arbitral tribunal ruling that upheld the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea—waters within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ)—and rejected China’s expansive claims.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Turkey's Erdogan is waging war on the West and Israel - NATO must not ignore it - opinion
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to host NATO leaders in Ankara next week. Unbelievably, American and European leaders are revving up their engines to coddle, cradle, and embrace this radical, antisemitic, viciously anti-Western and anti-Israeli dictator.
· DAVID M. WEINBERG
China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
BEIJING — China's military promoted two officers to the rank of general in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive.
· Associated Press
'Gave Iran Week Off Because We're Nice': Trump References Ayatollah Funeral In Rushmore Speech
On Friday President Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore to kick off the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations, and in it he confirmed that everything regarding Iran - whether on the military or diplomatic fronts - have been paused to allow for the Islamic Republic to bury its late supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
· Tyler Durden
Putin is losing the Ukraine war. But if he goes down, he could take us all with him
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· Peter FitzSimons
How the Trump era echoes the messy truth behind the founding of America
As the United States marks 250 years since independence, the bitter civil war at the heart of the American Revolution continues to echo in the age of Donald Trump.
· Antony Funnell
Marcos: China's sanctions vs Teodoro 'very unhelpful'
VANCOUVER, Canada — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) said China’s sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. were "very unhelpful" as "it really achieves very little."
· Catherine S. Valente
Egypt unveils massive ‘Octagon’ military headquarters in regional power push - analysis
Egypt is showcasing its new Strategic Command Headquarters, dubbed the “Octagon,” in a move that is aimed at showcasing Cairo’s power.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Trump hints Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu may visit US as early as next week
United States President Donald Trump has hinted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could travel to the White House as soon as next week, in what would be his first visit since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
July Fourth celebrations mark 250 years of US independence amid heat wave
Tall ships parade under flyovers during the International Parade of Sail, part of Sail250, a gathering of tall ships and military ships, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
· The Associated Press
Elbit plans to hire 2,000 new employees, ending 2026 with 4,000 new hires, CEO Machlis says
Elbit Systems is expanding its production and development capabilities in Israel and abroad, company president and CEO Bezalel Machlis said on Monday, adding that the company plans to hire 2,000 new workers worldwide by the end of the year.
· UDI ETZION
Kaesong Cheomseongdae: Astronomical tradition behind Korea's greatest star map
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· Jung Min-kyung
Cebu City mall declared safe after bomb search
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· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
Iga Swiatek ousted early from Wimbledon championship defense in stunner
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· Jake Nisse
‘Man of War’ Star LaMonica Garrett Says He Chooses Roles Based on What His Younger Self Would Think: “Let’s Go Have Fun”
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· Michael Haskoor
Iran begins six-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei
Massive crowds of Iranians gathered in Tehran on Saturday as the country began six days of funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed on the opening day of the US-Israel war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Jihadists launch fresh offensive across Mali
Suspected jihadists and Tuareg separatist fighters have launched coordinated attacks across Mali, targeting several towns, military positions and a major prison in a fresh escalation of the country's conflict.
· AfricaNews
Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg
Ukraine's military described St Petersburg's oil terminal as "one of the largest" in Russia
· Bbcnews
Defending Sara: What does the Duterte defense team’s strategy look like?
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· Jairo Bolledo
‘The situation is terrible’: aid workers on life in Sudanese city pummelled by drone strikes
El Obeid becomes key battleground in war between Sudan’s armed forces and their paramilitary enemies, the RSF
· Carlos Mureithi
Thousands tour PLA Navy ships during Hong Kong visit | South China Morning Post
The guided-missile destroyer Nanning and guided-missile frigate Hengyang arrived for five-day port call to mark Hong Kong’s handover anniversary.
PLA Navy officer recalls dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open day
Visitors receive first-hand account of mission to take 940 Chinese nationals, including two Hongkongers, to safety during civil war in 2023
· Lo Hoi-ying
PLA Navy officer recalls dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open day
Visitors receive first-hand account of mission to take 940 Chinese nationals, including two Hongkongers, to safety during civil war in 2023
· Lo Hoi-ying
Ukraine hits oil and military facilities near Russia’s St Petersburg
A wave of Ukrainian long-range drones has struck the St Petersburg region overnight, hitting an oil terminal and a Baltic Sea port in one of the largest deep-strike operations targeting President Vladimir Putin’s home city.
· Al Jazeera
Ukrainian drone attack hits oil terminal in St. Petersburg
The First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of Russian Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Sergei Rudskoy holds a news briefing in Moscow, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov)
· The Associated Press
Mali's government reports rebel attacks targeting major cities
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Malian army said Saturday that several towns across the north of the country, including the major cities of Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebel attacks.
Crowds gather as six-day funeral for former Iranian supreme leader begins
Up to 30 million people expected to attend delayed events for Ali Khamenei, killed at start of war with US and Israel
· Patrickwintour
Iran warns against ‘extra-regional’ military presence in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has warned against the presence of what it described as “extra-regional powers” in the Strait of Hormuz, following statements by the UK and France expressing support for freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway.
· Middleeasteye
Ukrainian woman wanted after Monaco attack
A 39-year-old Ukrainian woman is wanted for having allegedly planted a parcel bomb in central Monaco earlier this week, gravely wounding three people.
· Victor Goury-Laffont
Ukraine retaliates, striking St Petersburg following deadliest attack
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How gold's safe-haven appeal has evolved during Iran war and geopolitical uncertainty | The National
Gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset has started to evolve amid geopolitical uncertainty, with analysts saying it changes investment strategies for the commodity.
· Alvin R Cabral
The Rolling Stones: Foreign Tongues review – stomping blues and anti-Musk politics make this another late triumph
(Polydor)Continuing the rejuvenated sound of 2023’s Hackney Diamonds, there’s touching vulnerability from Keith Richards while Jagger confronts war and autocracy
· Davesimpson
Xi Jinping promotes new generals in China's military shake-up
BEIJING (AP) — China’s military has named two new generals in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive.