Reform UK says Nigel Farage broke no parliamentary rules after reports that George Cottrell, a longtime ally convicted of wire fraud in the U.S., provided support before Farage became an MP. The Liberal Democrats have asked the parliamentary standards commissioner to investigate.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, founder of China’s Zion Church, has been released from detention and arrived in Los Angeles after President Donald Trump raised his case with Xi Jinping. Rights advocates said at least eight other Zion Church members remain detained.
Eight people, including four children, were shot late Saturday in Coney Island, police said. A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition, while seven others are stable.
Storms, heat and power outages disrupted U.S. 250th Independence Day events, including a delayed address by President Donald Trump in Washington. Celebrations continued nationwide with fireworks, concerts, naturalization ceremonies and messages from former presidents.
Thunderstorms and extreme heat disrupted President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall. Organizers had planned a record-breaking fireworks display tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Pope Leo traveled to Lampedusa to honor migrants who died crossing the Mediterranean and urge Europe and the United States to uphold the dignity of migrants. The U.S.-born pope also marked America’s 250th anniversary with remarks praising its history of welcoming newcomers.
Paul Pelosi is suspected of striking a parked car in Yountville, California, and driving away before his vehicle became disabled, the Napa County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said alcohol did not appear to be a factor and referred the case to prosecutors.
Washington’s National Independence Day Parade was canceled because of an extreme heat warning, but the capital’s fireworks display remains scheduled. Heat and humidity also disrupted July Fourth events in several other states.