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July 8, 2026 · The Independent

Trump’s new midterm strategy? Call every Democrat a communist
Preliminary findings from focus groups conducted by his team suggest this rhetoric strongly energizes Trump's core suppo
Russia tries to jam Elon Musk’s Starlink in bid to stop Ukraine’s drone attacks
Ukraine devastating ‘mid-strike’ drones that are crippling Russia’s fuel facilities are often flown via Starlink
NYC construction workers scramble to stabilize high-rise after support beams buckle
Construction is underway to help stabilize a New York City high-rise after buckling beams were discovered by workers, tr
Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral
From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restrain
The IOC clears the way for Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition
The International Olympic Committee decision effectively overturns a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from internatio