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On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, Gulzarilal Nanda, Indian politician (died 1998) was born. In 1898, Pilar Barbosa, Puerto Rican-American historian and activist (died 1997) was born. In 1911, A massive heat wave strikes the northeastern United States, killing 380 people in eleven days and breaking temperature records in several cities. In 1946, After 381 years of near-continuous colonial rule by various powers, the Philippines attains full independence from the United States. In 1976, Israeli commandos raid Entebbe airport in Uganda, rescuing all but four of the passengers and crew of an Air France jetliner seized by Palestinian terrorists. In 1982, Three Iranian diplomats and a journalist are kidnapped in Lebanon by Phalange forces, and their fate remains unknown. In 2002, A Boeing 707 crashes near Bangui M'Poko International Airport in Bangui, Central African Republic, killing 28. In 2008, A bomb explodes at a concert in Minsk's Independence Square, injuring 50 people. In 2009, The first of four days of bombings begins on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao. In 2009, The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after eight years of closure due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Venezuela government under fire as 38,000 still missing after earthquakes

Sky News Australia

July 4, 2026

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Venezuela’s acting president has rejected criticism of her government’s response to twin earthquakes which killed more than 2,000 people. Delcy Rodriguez, who is backed by the United States, lashed out at critics who said authorities acted too slowly. She has pushed back against suggestions the number of people killed is higher than the government has acknowledged. An estimated 38,000 people are still missing.

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