Floods May 20, 2026 Heavy Rain and Floods in China Kill at Least 22 China’s most intense storm this year set off damaging flash floods in seven provinces, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Heavy Rain and Floods in China Kill at Least 22 China’s most intense storm this year set off damaging flash floods in seven provinces, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. See more
Switzerland Jul 5, 2026 Rebel Catholics Defy Vatican’s Calls to Return to Mainstream Church The Vatican has excommunicated the priesthood of a rebel Catholic faction. Many of the priests’ followers have refused to renounce them. Rebel Catholics Defy Vatican’s Calls to Return to Mainstream Church The Vatican has excommunicated the priesthood of a rebel Catholic faction. Many of the priests’ followers have refused to renounce them. Share
Politics and Government Jul 5, 2026 As Xi Looks to Extend His Rule, He Leans on a Longtime Ally Xi Jinping is preparing to extend his rule as China’s leader and bring fresh blood into the Communist Party elite. Cai Qi is the man he’s tasking to help. As Xi Looks to Extend His Rule, He Leans on a Longtime Ally Xi Jinping is preparing to extend his rule as China’s leader and bring fresh blood into the Communist Party elite. Cai Qi is the man he’s tasking to help. Share
Politics and Government Jul 5, 2026 Impeachment Trial of Philippine Vice President Set to Begin Sara Duterte, who has said she would run for president, could be barred from politics over allegations of corruption and for making death threats against Pre... Impeachment Trial of Philippine Vice President Set to Begin Sara Duterte, who has said she would run for president, could be barred from politics over allegations of corruption and for making death threats against Pre... Share
Independence Day (US) (July 4) Jul 4, 2026 U.S. Ambassador to Canada Hosts July 4 Party Amid Tension Over New Bridge Pete Hoekstra had made false claims that Canada hadn’t fully paid for the $4.5 billion Gordie Howe Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Hosts July 4 Party Amid Tension Over New Bridge Pete Hoekstra had made false claims that Canada hadn’t fully paid for the $4.5 billion Gordie Howe Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Share
Russia Jul 4, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Trump repositions himself as peacemaker in long call with Putin Ahead of Nato summit in Turkey, Zelenskyy also tells Trump ‘there is a real prospect to end this war’. What we know on day 1,593US president Donald Trump had... Ukraine war briefing: Trump repositions himself as peacemaker in long call with Putin Ahead of Nato summit in Turkey, Zelenskyy also tells Trump ‘there is a real prospect to end this war’. What we know on day 1,593US president Donald Trump had... Share
China Jul 4, 2026 Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, lands in the US and reunites with family who are ‘overwhelmed with joy’The founder of one of China’s most prominent undergr... Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, lands in the US and reunites with family who are ‘overwhelmed with joy’The founder of one of China’s most prominent undergr... Share
Fireworks Jul 4, 2026 This California Town Banned Fireworks. Then Came the Dogs. People flock to the coastal town of Cambria, which has become known for its fireworks ban, to give their dogs some respite on the Fourth of July. This California Town Banned Fireworks. Then Came the Dogs. People flock to the coastal town of Cambria, which has become known for its fireworks ban, to give their dogs some respite on the Fourth of July. Share
England Jul 4, 2026 England braced for a Mexican whirlwind as Tuchel strives for calm amid the chaos After their frantic display against DR Congo, England head coach needs his side to remain composed in the Azteca cauldronIt was somehow in keeping with the b... England braced for a Mexican whirlwind as Tuchel strives for calm amid the chaos After their frantic display against DR Congo, England head coach needs his side to remain composed in the Azteca cauldronIt was somehow in keeping with the b... Share
Independence Day (US) (July 4) Jul 4, 2026 These Runners Celebrate July 4 at the Mount Marathon Race The Mount Marathon Race plays a big role in the Independence Day festivities of Seward, Alaska. These Runners Celebrate July 4 at the Mount Marathon Race The Mount Marathon Race plays a big role in the Independence Day festivities of Seward, Alaska. Share
Traffic Accidents and Safety Jul 4, 2026 Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Could Face Charge Over Napa County Car Crash The police said Paul Pelosi was the driver of a convertible that struck a parked car on Friday. The district attorney will decide whether Mr. Pelosi will be... Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Could Face Charge Over Napa County Car Crash The police said Paul Pelosi was the driver of a convertible that struck a parked car on Friday. The district attorney will decide whether Mr. Pelosi will be... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 4, 2026 Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start. Som... Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start. Som... Share
Washington DC Jul 4, 2026 Evacuation disrupts Trump’s planned DC speech after threat of thunderstorm Extreme heatwave across US east coast already had upended some of the weekend’s long-planned celebrationsDonald Trump’s plans to celebrate the US’s 250th bir... Evacuation disrupts Trump’s planned DC speech after threat of thunderstorm Extreme heatwave across US east coast already had upended some of the weekend’s long-planned celebrationsDonald Trump’s plans to celebrate the US’s 250th bir... Share
