Three tankers hit in latest attacks in Strait of Hormuz, British military says IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 7
Washington records world’s worst air quality for a city after 850,000 Fourth of July fireworks Hourly concentrations of particulate matter rose to 6.7 times their pre-fireworks levels, according to an analysis The Guardian - US · Jul 7
Trump says U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey, possibly sell F-35 fighter jets President Trump announced lifting sanctions on Turkey over Russian missile purchases. He also expressed willingness to sell F-35 fighter jets to the NATO ally. This move aims to mend bilateral ties which have faced long-standing irritants. Turkey's acquisition of Russian S-400 systems had previously led to sanctions. The U.S. also… The Economic Times · Jul 7
'Everything Trump Touches Dies': Furious Reactions as POTUS' Curse Blamed For USMNT World Cup Exit Against Belgium USMNT supporters blame President Trump for their World Cup exit after a 4-1 defeat by Belgium, citing his controversial intervention with FIFA as a 'Trump curse'. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
Trump revives his call for US to 'control' Greenland Arriving at the NATO summit, the US president claimed Denmark hasn't sufficiently invested in the Arctic territory's security. Euronews · Jul 7
Trump's World Cup Intervention Shows His Sore Loser Philosophy In sports as in foreign policy, he treats cheating as a virtue. And it doesn’t even work. Reason · Jul 7
Trump renews Greenland takeover bid at Nato summit and tears into European allies IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 7
Trump calls Nicki Minaj ‘so hot’ as rapper visits the White House for lunch Minaj, 43, shared several images of her visit on social media, calling herself the ‘#WhiteHouseBarbie’ The Independent UK · Jul 7
'Should be controlled by US, not Denmark': Trump renews Greenland claim at Nato Summit In a recent address, President Trump highlighted his ambition for the U.S. to gain control over Greenland, citing its essential role in bolstering American national security. He pointed out that Denmark has fallen short in investing in the Arctic territory, which has adversely affected his rapport with NATO. Moreover, Trump… The Times of India · Jul 7
Literary icon Margaret Atwood on why The Handmaid’s Tale no longer feels like fiction Two-time Booker prize-winning author, Margaret Atwood has spent four decades warning what happens when democracy, women’s rights and free expression begin to erode. Today, many readers believe the world has caught up with her fiction. In this interview with FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale reflects… France 24 · Jul 7
The Economist's provocative America at 250 cover art has a tiny Trump-shaped design detail The incendiary design has sparked debate. Creative Bloq · Jul 7
After Donald Trump’s FIFA Intervention Backfired, All The Ways Belgium Trolled The US After World Cup Exit Here are all the ways Belgium appeared to mock the United States after its "embarrassing" 2026 World Cup exit. Bored Panda · Jul 7
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 Sinking to 61.5%: The Alarming Economic Low Threatening to Tank Trump's Second-Term Legacy The US labour market faces scrutiny as participation rates hit a four-year low, raising concerns about economic momentum and President Trump's economic policies amid a disappointing June jobs report.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 The countries that spend the most on Nato - and who needs to do more The US is not the biggest contributor to the alliance as a percentage share of its GDP but Trump has demanded allies ramp up defence spending immediately
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7 Burnham urged to ditch ‘dangerous’ UK-US NHS drug deal Exclusive: health groups call on expected next PM to rip up agreement, which analysis suggests could lead to 229,000 excess deaths by 2036
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 What Is Mitch McConnell's Health Status? Here's How His Absence Let Democrats Force US Troop Withdrawal From Iran Emergency audio describing a possible cardiac arrest at Mitch McConnell's Washington home has intensified scrutiny of the 84-year-old senator's health and his unexplained absence from the Senate.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 SI:AM | U.S. Eliminated From World Cup With Nightmare Loss to Belgium The co-hosts never stood a chance in a sloppy match that prematurely ended their tournament.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Tiny hot dog for tiny hands? Air Force One’s July 4 meal has the internet laughing ‘That’s an awful small hotdog. What happened, did you end up in coach?’ wrote one commenter
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Top Democrat says America’s unconditional support for Israel was a ‘mistake’ Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, will denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv this week
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Why World Cup exit showed the limits to the USA’s power – on and off the pitch WORLD CUP 2026: Hit by a political wrecking ball ahead of their round of 16 encounter with Belgium, even a helping hand from President Trump could not take the USA into the quarter-finals. Richard Jolly examines what comes next for Mauricio Pochettino and his side
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Trump wrongly states facts when insulting Taylor Swift just days after her NYC wedding IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 Trump Admin Blames 'Box-Cutter Vandals' for $15M Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Failure as It's Drained Again The Trump administration's costly renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces criticism due to vandalism claims and technical failures, raising questions about the project's effectiveness.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Trump administration gave Tehran details on Iranian asylum seekers, lawsuit alleges ‘Despite the U.S.’s ongoing war with Iran, the administration seems more committed to mass deportation than protecting human lives,’ said an attorney at Public Citizen Litigation Group