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Heavy machinery removes debris at AEON Mall, which was damaged by an explosion following an earthquake, in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, Friday, July 31, 2026.

Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34

Searchers continued to work in the Kumamoto area, including at the site of the collapsed mall, where some of the most serious damage was recorded.

Palestinians search among rubble, damaged tents and household belongings after an Israeli airstrike in the Al-Nasr neighborhood of western Gaza City, on July 30, 2026. The overnight strike hit the Matter family home and destroyed the residential building and the nearby Al-Zuhour displacement camp, where local authorities said around 35 displaced families had been sheltering.

Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm, militants demand Israel withdraws from Gaza first

President Trump announced that his Board of Peace has reached a deal with Hamas to completely disarm, calling it a "historic breakthrough." But a senior Hamas official says Israel must withdraw first.

A 'for sale' sign is seen on a house in Monterey Park, California, on September 17, 2025.

Mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, driven by war and inflation concerns

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached 6.66% on average Thursday.

Spectators on the National Mall watch fireworks on July 4. The Trump administration has asked Congress for an additional $10 million to pay for the fireworks show, the Great American State Fair and a prayer event on the mall.

The Trump administration wants $10 million more to cover its July Fourth celebrations

Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between Fluminense FC and Al Hilal at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fl., on July 4, 2025.

European soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented step

European soccer associations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing on July 15 in Washington, D.C.

Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily

The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.

A banner of an image of President Trump is displayed on the facade of the U.S. Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C., in February 2026.

Alien Terrorist Removal Court holds its first-ever hearing after 30 years

Congress created the Alien Terrorist Removal Court in 1996 to make it easier for the Justice Department to use classified evidence to deport people from U.S. soil.

Thursday, July 30th, 2026

Haitians in Iowa on TPS are facing uncertainty as they lose that status this week. Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democrat Josh Turek for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat. And how are public camping bans being enforced in Midwest cities?

Former NIH Director Anthony Fauci listens during a hearing with the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Sen. Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt. And, a new rule undercuts U.S. asylum

Sen. Rand Paul is moving to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights. And, the Trump administration has announced a new rule for the asylum process.

Rescuers work at the damaged apartment building following a Russian air attack in Lviv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and a missile falls in Poland

A Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine killed at least 10 civilians, including children, and NATO scrambled jets after one of the missiles crossed the border into Poland.

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