Around the World
‘Islamic State’ poses growing threat across Africa
Last week, Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum said his country needed technological assistance from its European partners to fight jihadis. He complained of swaths of territory in Mali and Niger being taken over by the so-called "Islamic State" (IS) — known also as ISIS — and its affiliates.
South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest
The South African government plans to deploy 25,000 troops after days of widespread looting and violence.
COVID-19: WHO calls for more transparency from China about virus origins – as head says ‘lab accidents happen’
Laboratory accidents "happen" and are "common", the head of the World Health Organisation has said as he called on China to be more transparent about the origins of COVID-19.
Prepping for a cyber pandemic: worldwide drill underway
The World Economic Forum kicked off its annual Cyber Polygon exercise Friday, which gives companies and governments the opportunity to participate in a simulation of a “Cyber Pandemic”.
NASA: “Moon Wobble” will cause severe flooding to US in mid-2030s
NASA has warned in a new study that a “moon wobble” which occurs normally every 18.6 years will contribute to an increase in severe flooding to most US mainland coastlines in the mid-2030s, Sky News reports. The warning was given by NASA's Sea Level Change Science Team in a study published by Nature Climate Change.
Dozens Die As Flooding Hits Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
Dozens of people were dead Thursday as the worst flooding in years struck parts of the low-lying seafaring Netherlands as well as nearby Germany and Belgium.
Dutch Investigative Journalist Peter R. de Vries Dies Of Shooting Wounds
Dutch investigative journalist Peter R. de Vries, whose relentless coverage of the Dutch underworld made him friends and foes, has died from injuries sustained in a shooting in Amsterdam, several sources confirm. He was 64.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF requests funding for a potential strike on Iran, reports say
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is reported to have requested major budget increases to the tune of billions to make ready for a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear program.
Israel rolls out new, toned down vaccine passport called the ‘Happy Pass’ while health director warns of possible fourth lockdown
On Thursday, the Cabinet approved a new vaccine passport – the “happy pass” – which will be put into effect at events such as weddings and bar mitzvahs with 100 people or more required proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID or a negative test.

Inside the United States
‘Conditions They Have Never Seen Before’: Deadly Wildfires Ravage Nearly 1 Million Acres Of Land Across Western US
Wildfires in the Western U.S. have continued to rage as the area faces extreme temperatures and historic drought.
Senate unanimously passes bipartisan bill banning imports from Xinjiang, China
The United States Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday that would ban the importation of anything made in Xinjiang, China, including Nike and Coca-Cola products made there, because of the forced labor and genocide of Uyghurs and other minorities in the region, Axios reports. The legislation now goes to the House on a date to be decided.

Christian News
Wife Detained Cuban Pastor Worried About Whereabouts
The wife of a Cuban pastor detained amid unprecedented protests against Cuba’s ruling Communists has expressed concerns about his whereabouts.
Chinese Pastors told to preach on Xi Jinping’s anniversary speech saying “only socialism can save China”
China’s government-controlled Protestant Church (known as the Three-Self Patriotic Movement) has told its pastors they must now preach sermons that include a July 1 speech given by President Xi Jinping in which he glorified the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and said “only socialism can save China”, Bitter Winter reports.
Pakistan persecution: Two Christians poisoned to death by Islamists
There is fresh concern for the welfare of Christians in Pakistan after two believers were poisoned to death by respective Muslim acquaintances earlier this year, International Christian Concern reports. Rights advocates report that the level of persecution against Christians in Pakistan is “extreme.”

Worthy Watch
74,000 Ballots Returned with No Record of Ever Being Sent: Shocking AZ Audit Update
Can you name a single time in history when those stifling free speech were the good guys?
Protests Erupt in Melbourne Australia: “No More Lockdowns”
Mass Protests Erupt in Lebanon as Nation on the Brink of Civil War
WH Press Secretary Psaki: “We need to be clear and direct in our messaging”
Large Demonstration in front of Parliament in Athens
ICE confirms Fights of Illegal Immigrants from Military Airport
Tucker Carlson Questions Georgia Election Results
Ireland: Protests Over Covid Lockdowns & Vaccine Passports
Study: Ivermectin Greatly Reduces Covid-19 Deaths
Nunes: John Durham report is coming, some people will go to prison