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U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump watch the Washington, D.C. fireworks display from the Truman Balcony as they celebrate the U.S. Independence Day holiday at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 4, 2020.

03:29 GMT 05 July 2020 / updated: 03:32 GMT US

'Never Back Down, Never Give In, Never Give Up': Trump Takes Shots at 'Radical Left', China in Independence Day Speech

Huawei's new flagship store is seen ahead of tomorrow's official opening in Shanghai, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, China June 23, 2020

Boris Johnson Set to Exclude Huawei Tech From UK’s 5G Network in 'Major' U-Turn, Reports Suggest

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2000 file photo, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, driven by Britain's Prince Andrew leaves the wedding of a former girlfriend of the prince, Aurelia Cecil, at the Parish Church of St Michael in Compton Chamberlayne near Salisbury, England. The FBI said Thursday July 2, 2020, Ghislaine Maxwell, who was accused by many women of helping procure underage sex partners for Jeffrey Epstein, has been arrested in New Hampshire.

Maxwell 'Acted Like Older Sister' to Groom Teenage Girl for 'Godfather' Epstein, Court Files Say

Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller walks during a break in testimony before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Office of Special Counsel's investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 24, 2019

AG William Barr Thought Robert Mueller Looked 'Tired and Old' When They Met

Official residence of the U.S. President, the White House in Washington D.C.

Who if Not Kanye? Top Celebrities to Flirt With the Idea of Running for US President

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UK
Top UK Cop Slams Drunken Coronavirus Behaviour, Health Sec Praises People Doing 'Right Thing'
A recurring theme of the coronavirus pandemic the world over has been the frequency with which politicians’ statements seemingly contradict reality – claims of success in battling COVID19, and “flattening the curve” while rates of infection and deaths rise being a prime example.
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US
'$5 Million Cat and Mouse Game': FBI Reportedly Tracked Ghislaine Maxwell for a Year Before Arrest
On Thursday, Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested by the FBI in New Hampshire on charges of playing a role in the "sexual exploitation and abuse of multiple minor girls" by convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein who was found dead in his New York jail cell in August 2019.
Last update: 12:19 GMT 05.07.2020
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Middle East
Iran's De-Dollarisation Eased US Sanctions Pressure on Country, Foreign Minister Says
Washington introduced its unilateral sanctions against Iran in 2018 after withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The measure crippled Tehran's ability to sell its oil and severed its banks' connection to the global SWIFT system, complicating transactions with foreign financial institutions.
Last update: 12:53 GMT 05.07.2020
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UK
Prince Harry 'Tormented by Fractured Family Ties', Meghan Markle 'Extremely Low' in US, Report Says
The Sussexes started a new chapter in their lives, having dumped their senior royal roles in March, however it seems their bold and abrupt move has had certain psychological side effects.
Last update: 03:51 GMT 05.07.2020
03:51 GMT 05.07.2020
Viral
'Imagine World Where Kim Kardashian Is First Lady'? Twitter Did!
Had the Internet processed the statement made by hip-hop artist Kanye West on his presidential bid, a realization came to some netizens that, if he does make it to the White House, his wife Kim Kardashian, a model, reality-star and influencer, would become the nation's first lady.
Last update: 14:29 GMT 05.07.2020
14:29 GMT 05.07.2020
Asia & Pacific
South China Sea: US Aircraft Carriers Hold War Games ‘to Support Free Indo-Pacific’ Amid Beijing's Drills
On Saturday, American strike group commander Rear Admiral George M. Wikoff said that the goal of the two US aircraft carriers’ deployment to the South China Sea is “to show an unambiguous signal to our partners and allies that we are committed to regional security and stability”.
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Russia
Watch Crash Test of New Russian Luxury Car Aurus
Aurus is the brand name of a family of luxury cars for senior officials. It includes a limousine, a sedan, a minivan and a SUV, which is expected to be introduced this year.
Last update: 04:52 GMT 05.07.2020
04:52 GMT 05.07.2020
World
Coronavirus Live Updates: COVID-19 Toll in US Rises by 45,283 to Over 2.8Mln in 24 Hours
The pandemic is on the rise in both North and South America, with the number of infected spiking in the US, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Peru. In the meantime, European countries are easing some restrictions and opening their borders, as the number of new cases is declining.