Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on President Biden as he faces post-debate criticism and calls to drop out of the election.

At Beaumont-Hamel and at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Canadian students work as interpreters — about 16 at any time — as part of a work exchange program organized by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Government now is totally committed to 2.5% of Defense spending, to NATO, to the nuclear deterrent and to support for Ukraine

Five media workers had been killed in military operations in recent days

Sergey Ryabkov noted that Russia’s approach to the issue may change if its adversaries continue the escalation

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud revealed that Ethiopia requested international facilitation for talks with Somalia regarding the controversial agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Britons today revealed to MailOnline why they had turned their backs on the Conservatives as they hope for positive change after Labour's landslide General Election victory.

Putin noted that Moscow and Tehran «efficiently coordinate efforts in resolving the pressing issues of the international agenda»

We are ready to provide a site for peace negotiations between Baku and Yerevan, the Kazakh presidential press service said

According to the military agency, units from Battlegroup Center liberated the village and improved their tactical position

Kevin O’Connor, President Biden’s personal doctor, faces new scrutiny as he has resisted giving the president a cognitive exam.

The former Chief Executive Officer of Swiber Holdings, Yeo Chee Neng, has been convicted and fined $310,000 on Thursday (July 4) for four counts of offences under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA). The 51-year-old, who held the roles of Group President and executive director, faced charges related to insider trading, false statements, and disclosure breaches. Why this matters This case highlights the critical importance of corporate transparency and accountability, particularly for young professionals entering the business world. What happened Swiber Holdings, an offshore oil and gas company, announced in 2014 that it had secured a US$710 million (S$958 million) project in West Africa. However, police investigations revealed the project was only in preliminary stages, and the announcement significantly overstated Swiber's business prospects. Insider trading explained Yeo became Swiber's CEO and Group President in June 2016. In these roles, he knew about the company's financial troubles due to a slowdown in the oil and gas sector.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Lone Stars of Liberia have been paired with Algeria, Togo and Equatorial Guinea in Group E of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

[New Times] As Rwanda continues to celebrate the 30th Liberation anniversary, observed on July 4 every year, the Ubumuntu Arts Festival, which has been a beacon of hope and artistic expression, gears up for its 10th anniversary from July 18 to 28 to be held at the Kigali Genocide Memorial's amphitheatre.

[New Times] A Star studded South Sudanese team has arrived in Rwanda to carry out their preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

RIYADH: Saudi scouts taking part in the Third International Muslim Scouts Jamboree in the US have stood out in science, technology, engineering and mathematics proficiency, a Saudi Press Agency report said on Friday. A delegation from the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association is attending the week-long summer camp being held at Camp Strake in Houston, Texas, which runs from June 30-July 6. The jamboree is organized by the National Islamic Committee on Scouting under the supervision of the Boy Scouts of America.

ABU ARISH: Jazan province is home to a number of historic castles spanning ages and representing significant civilizational and tourist landmarks in the region. The sites showcase identity, values and traditions, which are reflected in architectural details dating back centuries. They contain rocks, columns, pottery, writings, inscriptions and special decorations, serving as regional tourist attractions for heritage enthusiasts.

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief launched a volunteer program to distribute food parcels to earthquake-hit areas in Syria and Turkiye, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The program initially aims to secure food baskets for 2,000 people in the Turkish cities of Reyhanli and Gaziantep. KSrelief chief Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah inaugurated the program on Friday. It is part of KSrelief’s efforts to alleviate the suffering of Syrian and Turkish people affected by the 2023 earthquakes, a statement said.

RIYADH: Saudi Border Guards thwarted the smuggling of 340 kilograms of Qat in the Jazan region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Land patrols in Al-Ardah sector confiscated the items and regulatory procedures were promptly carried out. The seized items were transferred to the relevant authorities. Saudi authorities urged citizens and residents to report any information pertaining to drug smuggling or related activities. Reports can be made by contacting emergency numbers (911) in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern regions or (999) in other regions of the Kingdom.

RIYADH: Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran’s president, state news agency SPA reported. Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s runoff presidential election Saturday, besting hard-liner Saeed Jalili by promising to reach out to the West and ease enforcement on the country’s mandatory headscarf law after years of sanctions and protests squeezing the Islamic Republic.

Attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants on the Red Sea have reinvigorated piracy networks in Somalia, with criminal groups growing in both number and force, a European naval commander said.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The signing of a controversial MoU between Ethiopia and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland on January 1, 2024, has prompted Somalia to embark on a vigorous diplomatic campaign to oppose the agreement. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed criticized Somalia this week for avoiding direct talks, stating, «If the Somali government has grievances with us, one flight and a one-hour meeting would suffice. We harbor no ill will towards Somalia. Instead of talking to us directly, the Somali government chose to go around and file complaints against us. I advise against wasting money. Every country we visit costs us money. It is better to build one kilometer of road or a school in Mogadishu that people can benefit from.»

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Friday congratulated Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his Labour Party came to power after 14 years.

The counselling process for the NEET-UG 2024, including the all-India quota (AIQ) seat allocation, which was scheduled to begin today, has been postponed indefinitely. The authorities have not provided a revised date for the commencement of the counselling. The decision to defer the counselling comes as the Supreme Court prepares to hold a crucial hearing regarding the NEET-UG controversy.

Congress criticized the government over NEET-UG counselling delay. Jairam Ramesh condemned the 'non-biological PM' and Education Minister's insensitivity. The Supreme Court, led by CJI Chandrachud and Justices Pardiwala and Misra, rejected deferment of NEET-UG 2024 despite irregularities, issuing notices to the Centre and NTA. Fresh decisions are awaited after the July 8 hearing.

Sir Keir Starmer has ushered in his new cabinet ministers making some surprising moves including his appointment of James Timpson OBE (pictured) and Sir Patrick Vallance.

The hiker that emergency responders have sought today was found at four o’clock yesterday in Suðursveit.