Germany's Far-Right AfD Holds Party Congress on 100th Anniversary of 'Hitler Loyalty Oath' The far-right Alternative for Germany , currently leading in German party approval ratings, held its party congress on the 4th amid intense protests. SBS Jul 5, 2026 5:02 AM
King Charles III Sends Message to Trump: "Let Us Continue to Uphold Shared Values for the Next 250 Years" President Donald Trump King Charles III of the United Kingdom stated on July 4, local time, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, "As we look to the next 250 years, I am confident that we will continue to uphold the values we share." In a congratulatory message for Independence Day sent to U.S. SBS Jul 5, 2026 4:52 AM
U.S. Marks 250th Anniversary of Independence with Trump Speech and Record-Breaking Fireworks This day marks exactly 250 years since representatives of the 13 British colonies in North America adopted the Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. SBS Jul 5, 2026 4:50 AM
Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquake Approaches 3,000; No New Survivors Found in Two Days AFP reported on July 4 , citing an official announcement from the Venezuelan government, that the number of confirmed deaths has risen to 2,954. SBS Jul 5, 2026 4:36 AM
Trump Says Khamenei Funeral Tears May Be 'Fake,' Meeting Israeli PM the Week After Next President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he has received an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting at the White House, emphasizing that he holds the upper hand in their relationship. SBS Jul 5, 2026 4:34 AM
U.S.-Iran Negotiations Expected to Resume in Pakistan on July 11, Including 'Nuclear Talks' Citing sources, the broadcaster reported that the negotiations between the two countries are scheduled to resume in Pakistan, the mediating nation, after the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei concludes. SBS Jul 5, 2026 12:13 AM