The Guardian

Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China

Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, lands in the US and reunites with family who are ‘overwhelmed with joy’The founder of one of China’s most prominent underground churches has been released from prison and reunited with his family in the United States.Ezra Jin, the founder of Zion Church, landed in the US on Friday evening. He was one of dozens of church members who were detained in a sweeping crackdown on Christians in October. Continue reading...

general  Jul 5, 2026

ESPN

France pass toughest World Cup test yet in beating...

France haven't really been challenged yet at this World Cup in the way Paraguay tested them Sunday, but Mbappe & Co. were able to stay cool in the sweltering heat and advance to the quarterfinals.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Politics

Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were undeclared

The Sunday Times said the Reform UK leader failed to declare benefits from an ally convicted of fraud in the US.

politics  Jul 5, 2026

ESPN

Mbappé scores penalty, France beat Paraguay at WC

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal from the penalty spot as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia on Saturday.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

ESPN

Preds give new forward Bourque 6-year, $33M deal

The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque, 24, to a six-year, $33 million contract Saturday, three days after acquiring the restricted free agent from the Dallas Stars following a season in which he posted 20 goals and 21 assists in 82 games.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

WSJ World News

How Xi Jinping Steamrolls Dissent With Tactics From Stalin and Mao

China’s leader draws from autocrats’ playbook to expand power, oust potential rivals and lay groundwork to rule indefinitely.

general  Jul 5, 2026

Yahoo Finance

The Dow Is Up 8% So Far This Year -- Its Best 6 Months Since 2021. Should You Buy This DJIA ETF?

business  Jul 5, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Wedding Details Emerge: An Original Adam Sandler Song, “Blank Space” Handkerchiefs at “Intimate” Garden Ceremony

Jason Kelce's daughters reportedly served as flower girls, with Swift's aunt, Robin Gentry, sharing to the media as she left the event, "They cried, and they laughed, and they danced, and they hugged, and they kissed."

entertainment  Jul 5, 2026

ESPN

2026 MLB All-Star Weekend: Everything you need to ...

We have your go-to guide for the summer's biggest event as the Midsummer Classic heads to Philly on July 14.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

Science Daily

The secret to healthy aging may be hidden in your blood

Some people live past 100 with remarkable health, and researchers may have uncovered one reason why. A new study found that centenarians have a unique chemical "fingerprint" in their blood that sets them apart from normal aging, including unusual patterns of bile acids and steroids linked to longer survival.

science  Jul 5, 2026

Yahoo Finance

AI XRP Price Prediction: Claude Fable 5 Predicts the XRP Price for End of 2026

business  Jul 5, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Cathie Wood buys $38.1 million of tumbling megacap stock

business  Jul 5, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Trump Says 'Everybody's Profiting' in Response to $1 Billion Crypto Windfall: Peter Schiff Comes Back With 'Everybody Named Trump Is Profiting'

business  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Sport

France overcome resolute Paraguay to reach quarter-final

World Cup favourites France book their quarter-final place thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty, which proved enough to help them past a stubborn Paraguay side in Philadelphia.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

ESPN

The Americans still playing at Wimbledon

As we enter Wimbledon Week 2, a record number of American women remain in the draw, including Pegula, Gauff and Keys. And one man: Fritz.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

Financial Times

Storms force evacuation of July 4 celebrations in Washington

Trump to speak at Lincoln Memorial as extreme heat and thunderstorms disrupt 250th anniversary events

business  Jul 5, 2026

Yahoo Finance

SpaceX Is Set to Join the Nasdaq-100 on July 7. Here's Where History Says the Stock Could Trade 1 Year From Now.

business  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Sport

Mexico could bring the best out of Tuchel's England

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards feel the way Mexico play could bring out the best of Thomas Tuchel's England side.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

ESPN

Mbappé scores penalty, France beat Paraguay at WC

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal from the penalty spot as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia on Saturday.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

ESPN

Fritz last American man standing at Wimbledon

Taylor Fritz became the last American standing at Wimbledon on Saturday after he moved on to the final 16. He will face Alexander Bublik.

sports  Jul 5, 2026