President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the ground war with Russia has stalled and the decisive battle is shifting to the air. In a Financial Times interview posted on X, he detailed Ukraine’s Crimea strike operation, warned of 1,000 drones reaching Moscow, and predicted Putin may be advised to move beyond the Urals.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the ground war with Russia has stalled and the decisive battle is shifting to the air. In a Financial Times interview posted on X, he detailed Ukraine’s Crimea strike operation, warned of 1,000 drones reaching Moscow, and predicted Putin may be advised to move beyond the Urals.

Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for the United States and Israel to be prosecuted in domestic and international courts over alleged crimes against Iranians during the 2025 and 2026 wars, including the killing of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei. The allegations have not been independently verified.

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority opened a public survey, running through July 21, to gather stakeholder input on rules for the retail marijuana market launching July 1, 2027. The push comes amid major changes, including new hemp THC limits taking effect Aug. 15 and expanded enforcement powers.

A Russian missile and drone barrage killed 14 people in the Kyiv area hours before President Trump departs for the NATO summit in Ankara. Tehran held the largest procession yet in Khamenei’s six-day funeral, and England beat co-host Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

The official White House TikTok account set a pro-Trump video to Taylor Swift’s No. 1 hit “The Fate of Ophelia,” despite the president’s months of public attacks on the singer. A White House official told Variety the clip was designed to bait media coverage.

A federal judge denied President Trump’s request for more time to respond to E. Jean Carroll’s demand for nearly $5.8 million from her 2023 civil verdict. Judge Lewis Kaplan issued a one-sentence order July 4, setting a July 7 deadline for Trump’s reply.

Outgoing intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard released declassified documents she says show Anthony Fauci funded Wuhan coronavirus research, steered COVID-origin intelligence and lied to Congress. The claims are unverified, and Fauci has denied wrongdoing as U.S. agencies remain split on the virus’s origin.

Dad Gang says it started with three best friends, $250 each and a garage too small for a car. The apparel brand now says it reaches more than 1 million dads worldwide, built on quality hats and a mission to show fatherhood beyond the jokes.

Tihar, Nepal’s five-day festival of lights, blends diyos, rangoli, Lakshmi worship, and unique rituals honoring crows, dogs, and cows, culminating in Bhai Tika. It’s distinct from Diwali while sharing the spirit of light, gratitude, and family.

Alibaba Group sued the U.S. Department of Defense on Tuesday, seeking removal from the Pentagon’s Section 1260H list of “Chinese military companies.” The company calls the designation a mistake, denies any military ties, and says it violates due process. The Defense Department declined to comment on the pending case.

Dad Gang says it started with three best friends, $250 each and a garage too small for a car. The apparel brand now says it reaches more than 1 million dads worldwide, built on quality hats and a mission to show fatherhood beyond the jokes.