THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 186 • Updated Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 07:22 AM UTC

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship during July 4 speech

President Donald Trump has mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared "one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time."

Sources: AP News


Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran's top officials and brothers of the country's new supreme leader have emerged into public view to attend the funeral prayers for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden.

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Kylian Mbappé leads France past Paraguay in World Cup Round of 16

Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.

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NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty'

Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world's biggest military alliance.

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Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York's fireworks show

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Paul Pelosi involved in hit-and-run in California

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Child drowning deaths rise in the US; doctors urge more prevention

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years. Child drowning deaths rose from about 750 in 2019 to more than 860 in 2024, the most recent year for which complete data is available.

Sources: AP News


Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert

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Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity on 250th anniversary

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