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Trump reiterates support for Irish unification and removes whiskey tariffs
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for a united Ireland during a trip to Ireland and announced the removal of tariffs on Irish whiskey exports.
Trump calls US$5,000 payouts ‘easy’ to fit into federal budget
President Donald Trump defended his pledge to send $5,000 cash payouts to American adults, insisting the plan is easily manageable if Republicans retain Congress.
Charlie Kirk memorial statue of slain activist defaced in Phoenix
An 8-foot bronze statue of Charlie Kirk outside Turning Point USA's Phoenix headquarters was vandalized with red spray paint just days after its unveiling.
Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside TPUSA HQ in Phoenix
A newly unveiled bronze statue of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized with red paint outside the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix.
US stock futures fall as AI safety fears and oil gains rattle markets
Stock futures tumbled as investors reacted to mounting artificial intelligence safety alarms and surging crude oil prices following an attack on Saudi infrastructure.
Celtic leaders to sign independence pact at Cardiff summit
First ministers from Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have convened in Cardiff to sign a landmark memorandum of understanding on constitutional futures and regional cooperation.
July 2026 Funding Report Highlights AI Governance and Disability Inclusion
The global funding landscape has shifted toward structured institutional governance, with capital directed into AI regulation and disability inclusion.
Sweden left-wing opposition leads exit polls in tight general election
Sweden's centre-left opposition bloc took the lead in exit polls following a general election dominated by debates over public spending, immigration, and the cost of living.
Australian Embassy Opens Applications for 2026–2027 Direct Aid Program Grants
The Australian Embassy Zimbabwe has opened applications for its 2026-2027 Direct Aid Program grants, inviting NGOs and community groups to apply for grassroots funding by 13 July 2026.
Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage
President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian diesel infrastructure, arguing that the drone strikes are worsening a global fuel shortage as U.S. prices surge past six dollars a gallon.
One dead after commercial ship is struck near Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media
One person is dead and several others are wounded after an Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump tells Zelensky to stop striking Russian diesel infrastructure
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt long-range drone strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, warning the attacks worsen global shortages as U.S. diesel prices cross $6 a gallon.
Iran authorities say one dead after ship struck in Hormuz
A commercial vessel was struck off Iran's southern coast, leaving one crew member dead and multiple injured as Middle East conflict disrupts shipping.
Voting under way in Sweden with far right eyeing first role in government
Sweden is holding a tense general election featuring a tight margin between left and right blocs, with the far-right Sweden Democrats eyeing a role in government.
Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea leaving 130 missing
An Indonesian passenger and vehicle ferry has capsized in the Java Sea after encountering severe weather, leaving approximately 130 people missing.
One dead, 102 rescued after Indonesian ferry goes missing in Java Sea
Rescue teams are combing the Java Sea after the Virgo Transport 8 passenger ferry sank in treacherous weather, leaving over 100 people unaccounted for.
Indonesian ship search underway after Java Sea vessel loses contact
Emergency crews are searching the Java Sea for approximately 140 people missing after the passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8 lost contact during severe weather.
Indonesia: Search Underway After Ferry Loses Contact
An urgent search and rescue operation is underway in the Java Sea after an Indonesian passenger ship lost contact amidst deteriorating weather conditions.
Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion
Months after Ukraine's surprise cross-border offensive into the Kursk region, Russian families are struggling to find answers amid state failures and communication blackouts.
Philippines tourist boat fire death toll rises to 76
The death toll from the MV June Aster ferry disaster in the Philippines has risen to 76 after rescue teams accessed the burnt vessel and recovered dozens of additional remains.