Anniversaries

Trump’s fireworks made Washington world’s most polluted city

According to data compiled by Swiss company IQAir, Washington was the world’s most polluted major city between around 3am to 5am on July 5.

On America’s big birthday, mixed emotions over legacy and future

People attend the Great American State Fair during ‘Salute to America 250’ Fourth of July celebrations on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

US feel fans’ belief ahead of Belgium battle, says defender Sergino Dest

American defender Sergino Dest speaks to the media ahead of his side’s last-16 clash with Belgium.

US turns 250 as Trump warns of ‘attack’ on American identity

US President Donald Trump delivers a speech during a celebration for the 250th anniversary of US independence, at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota on July 3.

Trump draws parallels to former president Theodore Roosevelt during US’ 250th anniversary celebrations

US President Donald Trump said that Roosevelt agreed with his anti-communist stance.

‘Heat dome’ broils US amid World Cup, Fourth of July celebrations

From July 2, the US capital Washington is forecast to have three consecutive days above 38 deg C – the highest on July 3, when the mercury could touch 40 deg C.

No corn dogs? Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ threatens to be a flop

Sparse crowds were seen at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington DC.

France to illuminate Statue of Liberty for US 250th birthday

The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour was given to the United States by France in 1886.

Trump opens US’ 250th birthday party with rally-style speech

US President Donald Trump promised a new American “golden age” and cast himself as the leader who restored the country’s strength after years of decline.

Ten years after vote, Brexit disputes still hold back Britain’s reconciliation with EU

Britain finally left the world’s biggest trading bloc an hour before midnight on Dec 31, 2020, bringing to an end an often turbulent 47-year membership.

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