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Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Jul 4, 2026 - World 
Pope Leo urges Americans to live up to ideals of Declaration of Independence in first key address to USPope Leo has used his first key address to his home country to praise the US history of welcoming migrants, urging Americans to live up to the ideals put forward in the Declaration of Independence.In his latest implicit rebuke to Donald Trump, the first US leader of the Roman Catholic church said the word “America” had become a “byword for freedom” across the world because of the way the country welcomed migrants. Continue reading...
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert
Jul 4, 2026 - World 
Archaeologists have unearthed fourth-century quarters in Egypt, revealing residential and religious structures, including a basilica church
Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns
Jul 4, 2026 - World 
The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sevare, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capture a northern town.
Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash
Jul 4, 2026 - World 
Delegates at the national convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party on Saturday overwhelmingly reelected its leaders, including Alice Weidel, as tens of thousands of protesters aimed to disrupt the meeting and some clashed with police.
Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
Jul 4, 2026 - World 
President Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey. But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the U.S. leader to secure his presence at the Ankara event - an appearance that may even come with a significant gift related to Turkish defense.
