US National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in Washington, DC
The military said some troops are now carrying guns as Trump claims there is now ‘no crime’ in the US capital. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…
Hongkongers squawk-off in city’s first bird call contest
Bird lovers dressed up and took to the stage to mimic rhythmic calls in a competition aimed at promoting conservation awareness. BBC News
Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96
Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway. BBC News
Russia says Ukrainian drones hit nuclear power plant during Independence Day strikes
Russian officials said Ukrainian drones ignited an overnight fire at a nuclear plant in Russia’s Kursk region. The strikes coincided with Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day, marking its 1991 break from…
Abrego Garcia to appear at ICE office in Baltimore amid talk of Uganda deportation
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadorian migrant whose months-long court fight has emerged as a flashpoint of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, will report Monday to the ICE Field Office in…
South Korea’s Lee set to meet Trump, with trade and security high on agenda
July trade deal and status of US troops in South Korea in focus as two leaders meet for the first time. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…
Thousands attend corgi competition featuring 120 teams from across Europe: ‘He’s really proud’
Thousands of people poured into Lithuania’s capital this weekend for Corgi Race Vilnius, where 120 teams of furry competitors and their owners from around Europe went nose-to-nose. Corgi Race Vilnius…
Kate Middleton’s new blonde hair might be more than just a style choice, expert says
The Princess of Wales’ new blonde locks could reflect her wish to draw attention to them after hair loss — a change that may show she’s left her cancer treatment…
Caitlin Clark takes key step toward Fever return after month-long absence
Caitlin Clark has been unable to get back on the court with the Indiana Fever, but she presumably took an important step to making that happen. Clark, who has been…
Evergrande: Why should I care about the crisis-hit Chinese property giant?
The stricken companies shares have been removed from the Hong Kong stock market. BBC News
Chinese property giant Evergrande delisted after spectacular fall
The embattled property giant’s shares were taken off the Hong Kong stock market on Monday. BBC News
Vance rebuts NBC’s Welker, says GOP map changes push back on decades of Democrat power grabs
Vice President JD Vance pushed back on NBC’s “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker’s question on Sunday about Texas Republicans redrawing the congressional map for their state, arguing that they…
The Papers: ‘Trump cuts off Kyiv’s missiles’ and ‘New blonde look’
US restrictions on Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russia and a new look for the Duchess of Cambridge lead Monday’s papers. BBC News
Selena Gomez’s fiancé Benny Blanco sparks outrage over $200 blueberries
Selena Gomez’s fiancé caused a stir online after indulging in fresh produce to the tune of $200 per box. Benny Blanco, 37, boasted about the biggest blueberries he had ever…
France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims
France denies allegations it is failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism since the Gaza war began. BBC News
Nearly 2.5M people sign petition supporting illegal immigrant truck driver charged in fatal crash
A petition urging Florida officials to show leniency toward Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed three people, has garnered nearly 2.5 million…
Jefferies gets in heated clash with CNN host on ‘hypocritical’ redistricting position and if Dems have a plan
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, was pressed on the Democratic Party’s redistricting plans to counter Texas Republicans and whether they’re “hypocritical,” because of the history of his state of…
Climate change pushing winemakers to blend wines from different years
Non-vintage still wine is now increasingly being made in response to more challenging weather. BBC News
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This…