A politically charged holiday: The US celebrates its 250th anniversary
The semiquincentennial has been meet with controversy, as President Trump seeks to exert influence over the celebration.
![New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani poses with Fatima Elazari, a recently naturalized U.S. citizen, after delivering a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at City Hall in New York, NY, US on July 3, 2026. [Anna Connors/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1783108700.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Why is the UK mired in a maternity and neonatal deaths scandal?
An inquiry found that more than 500 mothers and babies either came to harm or died due to poor care.
Trump administration indicts Olympic athlete for Reflecting Pool vandalism
David Hearn could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, but critics question the legitimacy of Trump’s claims.
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Will the end of TPS for Haitians mean a caregiving crisis in US?
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Trump administration renews pressure on International Criminal Court
The US says it will reject any effort by court to assert authority over citizens, days after judges sue over sanctions.
‘Miracle’: Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
Attention has turned to the humanitarian response after at least 2,295 people are confirmed dead, and 13,000 homeless.
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What’s China’s new ethnic unity law, and what does it mean for minorities?
Critics say it could hasten forced assimilation, lead to targeting of critics outside China. Beijing rejects charges.
German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough
Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in bid to revive economy.
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An extra 229,000 deaths: Is that the cost of US-UK drugs deal?
Research finds that trade deal requiring UK to buy more medicines from US takes away money from other parts of NHS.
China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas
Rather than promote ethnic harmony, activists say the law could justify transnational repression.
At least 22 killed in Kyiv as Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive Russian strike’
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