Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Napa County, California, leaving one car with major damage. Authorities state he could face misdemeanor charges.
Iran began days of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February, with massive crowds chanting for revenge. His son and presumed successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was notably absent from public view, raising questions about the country's leadership.
Eight people, including four children aged 6 to 14, were injured in a shooting in Coney Island, Brooklyn, during Fourth of July festivities. A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition, and police recovered a firearm at the scene.
Severe weather, including searing heat and thunderstorms, disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the US, leading to a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall in Washington D.C. Nearly 1 million people experienced power outages, and three children died in Wisconsin due to storms.
President Trump is heading to Turkey for a crucial NATO summit, where his warm ties with President Erdogan are expected to influence discussions. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte aims to maintain alliance unity amidst disputes over burden sharing and US military commitments.
Hussam Abu Safia, the jailed Gaza hospital chief and alleged Hamas officer, is reportedly in life-threatening condition after more than 555 days in Israeli prison. His lawyer warns that he can barely breathe or speak, urging immediate action for his release.