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North Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer https://t.co/Vj4VulWSnR

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Egypt's national football coach, Hossam Hassan, made a powerful statement on the pitch after his team's World Cup victory over Australia, waving a Palestinian flag and declaring, "My heart and soul are with them."

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Bettina Trump, the new wife of Donald Trump Jr., showed off a really weird sugar cookie on the way to the president's pre-Fourth of July speech Friday evening.

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As triple-digit temperatures derail Fourth of July celebrations around Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump said extreme heat that sent at least several visitors to medical care “isn’t as bad as predicted.”

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Thousands of activists have marched through London in the capital’s LGBTQ+ Pride parade on Saturday (4 July) as campaigners expressed fears over Reform UK.

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Thousands of activists have marched through London in the capital’s LGBTQ+ Pride parade on Saturday (4 July) as campaigners expressed fears over Reform UK.

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A 20 year old mariachi musician arrested by federal immigration authorities performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” to commemorate the Fourth of July while locked up inside a Texas detention center where he is still being held.

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Heatwaves, cancelled celebrations... and a white nationalist march. It's been an eventful Fourth of July in Washington so far👇

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On the 250th anniversary of US independence, the Pope has delivered a powerful - and pointed- message to his country of birth: protect and welcome immigrants.✝️

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A MAGA stalwart and prominent 2020 election denier has claimed the intense heat oppressing the nation’s capital and disrupting America’s 250th celebrations was “geoengineered” by a person with Trump Derangement Syndrome.

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A pilot created a unique mid-air celebration as the United States marks 250 years since its founding.

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Serena Williams forced to bring Wimbledon comeback to premature end: ‘I’m heartbroken’ https://t.co/7z4pQ2Anoi

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The Royal Family marked US 250th anniversary with a special message on Saturday (4 July).

They reflected on their trip in April to Washington DC, New York and Virginia on a State Visit in recognition of the occasion.

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High-ranking members of the Trump administration have reportedly warned that it would be a “mistake” for Andy Burnham to appoint Ed Miliband as chancellor.

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The Empire State Building was illuminated in light blue on Friday (3 July) evening in honour of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

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Triple-digit temperatures have forced organizers to cancel Washington, D.C.’s Independence Day parade, the latest disruption to America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

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Burnham told to consider means-testing state pension to fill defence blackhole https://t.co/vxDb09AqKr

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BREAKING NEWS | Serena Williams forced to bring Wimbledon comeback to premature end
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Madonna is rumoured to make an appearance on the main stage of Pride in London in what would be a major surprise for the capital’s historic parade.

Live updates: https://t.co/dbCz9EowD6

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Kimi Antonelli denies Lewis Hamilton to take British Grand Prix sprint glory https://t.co/Yi1WQb3TA2