Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,227 Here are the key events on day 1,227 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2025
Here we go again: latest Trump tariff deadline looms amid inflation concerns US is on the brink of launching a trade assault on dozens of countries as 90-day pause on tariffs is set to end on 9 July The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2025
Brussels, my love? Trump's trade war with the EU - the clock is ticking In this edition of our weekly talk show participants discuss the trade conflict between Donald Trump and the EU, the aftermath of the Budapest Pride and the heatwave gripping large parts of Europe. Euronews · Jul 5, 2025
Trump is waging war against the media – and winning As the president’s attacks are met with a distinct lack of resistance, critics warn that freedom of the press is eroding in plain sight The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2025
Six great reads: gravity-defying boobs, an ayahuasca multinational, and Jesse Armstrong on tech bros Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025
Hamas says it gave ‘positive response’ to US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan with Israel Ceasefire plan includes hostage-prisoner swap and pause in bombing, but final approval from Netanyahu still awaited The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025
Social Security Administration Sends 'Unbelievable' Email On Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill': Report The Social Security Administration (SSA) has come under scrutiny for distributing an email that inaccurately describes the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tax legislation on Social Security benefits. Benzinga · Jul 5, 2025
Has Trump taken leadership lessons from cold war-era Africa? To truly understand the president’s style of rule, we must go beyond Scandinavian sagas and Sicilian crime lore, says philosopher and author David Van Reybrouck The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Power to Zaporizhzhia plant cut off as UN watchdog warns nuclear safety ‘extremely precarious’ IAEA chief says electricity restored after 3½ hours as Ukraine blames Russian shelling for outage; Kyiv accuses Putin of ‘humiliating’ Trump with attack on capital. What we know on day 1,228 The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2025
Trump Signs Sweeping Tax And Spending Bill That CBO Says Will Add $3.3 Trillion To US Deficit, Cut Health Coverage For 11.8 Million Americans On Friday, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping tax and spending bill into law during a July 4 picnic at the White House, touting it as a historic win, even as the Congressional Budget Office projects it will significantly widen the federal deficit and leave millions uninsured. Benzinga · Jul 5, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Shortage To Continue Until Next Spring As Per Analysts: Report Nintendo Co. (OTC:NTDOY) (OTC:NTDOF) Switch 2 is expected to remain in short supply until next spring, according to analysts. Benzinga · Jul 5, 2025
Trump Says US Will Raise Tariffs To Up To 70% As July 9 Deadline Looms President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will begin informing trading partners about new tariffs on their exports starting this Friday. Benzinga · Jul 5, 2025
Fireworks light the night sky across the country on Independence Day Independence Day fireworks shows have kicked off across the East Coast The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025
US judge clears path for eight immigrants to be deported to South Sudan Justice department says the men – including nationals from Vietnam, South Korea, Mexico, Laos, Cuba and Myanmar – will be flown to South Sudan The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2025
The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2025 Trump news at a glance: President rings in Independence Day by signing his ‘big, beautiful’ bill into law Democrats warn the major changes will benefit the wealthy and hit low-income earners hardest – key US politics stories from Friday 4 July at a glance
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025 Gamblers will have to pay taxes on their losses thanks to provision in Trump’s spending bill The provision overturns the previous ability of gamblers to deduct all their losses from income taxes
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025 Trump’s policies could cause a significant drop in US tourism, study says IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025 Teen hospitalized after lightning strikes family sheltering under umbrella on Florida beach The teen was transported to a local hospital as a ‘trauma alert,’ which could mean she has life-threatening injuries
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 Trump’s China tariffs may threaten the future of America’s fireworks festivals Industry insiders warn the full effects of Trump’s tariffs may be felt by 2026, in time for the 250th anniversary of America’s founding
Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025 Eight people lose appeal in US against deportation to South Sudan The men are immigrants from Cuba, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar and Vietnam. One man is of South Sudanese origin.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 Americans aren’t on board with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, new survey shows IN FULL
Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025 Trump claims victory as he signs controversial budget and tax bill into law The bill extends tax cuts, slices welfare programmes and surges immigration funds in a victory for Trump’s agenda.
Fortune · Jul 4, 2025 Trump signs One Big Beautiful Bill: What that means for your money The bill will have ripple effects throughout the economy—and Americans’ bank accounts.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 Trump signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ into law on Independence Day after narrow passage: ‘Our country is going to be a rocket ship’ The bill passed Thursday with a narrow margin in the House of Representatives