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US President Donald Trump called on Americans to protect the freedoms the ​nation’s founders envisioned 250 years ago against what he has portrayed as the “communist” threat posed by ‌progressive Democrats, speaking on the eve of Independence Day at Mount Rushmore. “We stand beneath the monument of these heroes, a true group of unbelievable people, and we rededicate ourselves to being a nation as big, bold, noble, and as great as these American giants, and that’s ​not easy to do, but we’re going to do it,” Trump said at the granite mountain in ​South Dakota where the heads of four…

Russia’s military told Russian President Vladimir Putin on ​Friday that its forces had taken control of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, a key locality whose capture Moscow has ‌long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region. Putin, shown in videos visiting a command post and receiving a report from top commanders, praised the city’s capture as an important strategic achievement. He also said Russian forces had to increase the scale of security zones in response to intensified Ukrainian long-range strikes, mainly ​against Russia’s oil industry. Ukraine made no comment on Russia’s claim to have seized Kostiantynivka. General Valery Gerasimov, chief…

The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has climbed to 2,645, officials said Friday, as rescue and relief teams continue working across the affected areas. More than 12,000 people were wounded, thousands were left homeless, and authorities said hundreds of buildings were damaged or destroyed. Venezuela’s Communication and Information Ministry said the death toll from the powerful earthquakes has risen to 2,645, while 12,666 people were injured. The ministry said around 15,000 people have been left homeless by the disaster. Rescue, relief operations continue According to the ministry, 6,462 people have so far been rescued, while 86,117 families…

Pop music megastar Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce are married, the singer’s publicist announced on Friday as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York that capped a three-year love story. “JUST&T MARRIED!” ​flashed on giant screens on the exterior of the Manhattan sports arena. Swift’s publicist confirmed via email that the Grammy-winning musician had wed the Kansas City Chiefs star. Comedian ‌Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, said the publicist’s statement under the headline “Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Are Married!” The statement described Sandler as a friend of the couple. Swift’s brother, Austin…

Emam Ashour has become the first Egyptian player to score in a FIFA World Cup knockout stage after finding the net against Australia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Early header puts Egypt closer to historic Round of 16 qualification He headed the ball into the Australia goal early in the first half, bringing Egypt closer to a place in the Round of 16 for the first time in their history. Egypt have now scored 10 goals in World Cup group-stage matches across their participations in 1934, 1990,…

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation on Friday. Both leaders agreed to meet soon in Washington. According to a statement issued from Tel Aviv by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu congratulated President Trump on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The statement noted that Netanyahu said Israel places great importance on its close and strong relations with the United States. Both leaders also discussed matters of mutual interest and agreed to hold an early meeting. International media reports said the contact took place at a time when…

China will take the World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance as an opportunity to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with all parties to build a global AI governance system based on broad consensus, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said on Friday. Han made the remarks when addressing the opening ceremony of the 14th World Peace Forum in Beijing, calling for strengthening governance in emerging fields like AI. China has put forward the Global AI Governance Initiative, advocating a people-centered approach and the development of AI for the good of humanity, Han said. The world is…

An event promoting the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Friday. Participants said the fifth volume is an authoritative work that comprehensively and systematically reflects the latest achievements of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and helps the international community further deepen its understanding of China’s path, governance and philosophy. Noting that China and Sri Lanka are fellow travelers on the path to modernization, the participants said that the event carries significant meaning for the two countries to enhance mutual understanding, build consensus, deepen…

Vice Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee He Wei visited Tehran from Thursday to Friday for the funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on behalf of China. During his stay, He met separately with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. He conveyed China’s deep condolences over the tragic passing of Khamenei and extended sincere sympathies to the Iranian government and people, as well as to Khamenei’s family. China, he added, hopes that under the leadership of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran will restore security, stability and development as soon as…

Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), on Friday presented certificates of order to promote two military officers to the rank of general at a ceremony in Beijing. The promoted officers are Zhang Shuguang, secretary of the CMC discipline inspection commission and director of the CMC commission of supervision, and Wang Gang, commander of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force. Zhang Shengmin, vice chairman of the CMC, presided over the ceremony and announced the orders of promotion, which were signed by Xi. Xi extended his congratulations to the two generals. General is the highest rank for officers…