July 5, 2026

In a separate statement on X, CENTCOM had said the soldiers had been rescued within around two hours of the incident and were in stable condition. It said their U.S. Army AH-64 Apache was patrolling regional waters and that the cause of the incident was under investigation. A U.S. official said that their injuries were not serious or believed to be life-threatening but that both required medical attention. The official spoke before Trump posted to Truth Social. Trump told NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday that he didn’t consider troops in the region to be in danger. “We have the … Read more

July 5, 2026

How Britain first learned of U.S. independence

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This year, America marks 250 years since it declared independence from Britain. Today, that kind of breaking news would hit our phones in seconds but back in 1776 it took weeks for word of one of history’s biggest political break‑ups to cross the Atlantic. So how did Britain finally find out? CNN’s James Frater went to the National Maritime Museum in London, where curators have unveiled a special display — including a rare handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, believed to be one of the very first documents to inform Britons of what had happened. Source link

July 5, 2026

US and Iran sign memorandum aimed at ending war

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The presidents of the United States and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending their war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement was due to be signed at an official ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, but the White House and Iranian state media confirmed it had been signed early. Earlier today, in a briefing with journalists including from the ABC, a senior US official read out the full text of the 14-point document. Iran war live updates: For the latest news on the Middle East crisis, read our blog. The agreement includes a commitment … Read more

July 4, 2026

Trump’s team prepares a record-breaking salute for the 250th anniversary of the USA amid warnings about dangerous air pollution

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For the celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence, Washington plans to launch over 850 thousand fireworks – this will become the largest pyrotechnic show in the country’s history. At the same time, scientists and specialists from the US National Park Service (NPS) warn that the massive fireworks display could cause a sharp deterioration in air quality and increase risks to human health and the environment. This is reported by Politico, as conveyed by UNN. Record fireworks for the 250th anniversary of the USA On the evening of July 4, the National Park Service plans to launch over 850 … Read more

July 4, 2026

CNN issues breaking news alert on US-Iran deal – and it’s bad news for Trump

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CNN anchor Omar Jimenez broke into regular programming with breaking news concerning the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. In a stunning turnaround, the US and Iran have struck a deal to bring the war to a close, with mediator Pakistan confirming the agreement will be officially signed this Friday in Switzerland. Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz will once again be open, and the US naval blockade of Iran will be lifted. The deal includes a halt to “military operations” in Lebanon, which has voiced its backing for the agreement. Israel, however, has made clear that its troops will … Read more

July 4, 2026

Iran threatens “complete halt” to talks after trading strikes with U.S.; Washington official says talks to continue

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Hezbollah has rejected the trilateral agreement between the U.S., Israel and Lebanon, calling it a “humiliation” and a “disgrace.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the deal on Friday after several days of negotiations, though there were no substantial differences from the ceasefire that Israel and Lebanon were already operating under, which also did not involve negotiations with the Iranian-backed, Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group. “The Framework Agreement in Washington is a humiliation, a disgrace, and a surrender of sovereignty,” Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said in a lengthy statement picking apart the deal. “This agreement is null and void, and … Read more