US President Donald Trump has been accused of politicising the celebrations held to mark 250 years of American independence.

The family of a Thai teen allegedly killed by an Australian man could refuse to be paid compensation by the accused.

Hundreds of thousands flocked to Washington for America’s big July 4 birthday bash for a frenetic night of magic and chaos.

The risk of death by drone has become an almost casually accepted one for Ukrainians living and working in the so-called “grey zone” bordering Russia.

America’s beloved first president famously wouldn’t tell a lie. The current one can’t stop telling lies.

The United States of America is marking the anniversary with celebrations that President Donald Trump has billed as “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”. Follow live.

The US marks the milestone with celebrations billed by the president as “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”.

Trump speaks at America’s 250th anniversary celebration in Washington

Ukrainian drones have hit a major oil terminal deep in Russia.

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during 4th of July fireworks show

As hundreds of thousands of mourners turn out onto the streets of Tehran, US President Donald Trump said he was surprised to see Iranians crying, suggesting they were “fake tears”.

July 4th crowds ordered to evacuate National Mall in DC due to stormy weather

After days of uncertainty, it is confirmed that Prince Harry will travel to London alone next week, though the prospect of his family joining him in the UK at some stage has not been ruled out.

Speaking from behind a desk used by George Washington, Mamdani's speech centred the nation's immigration history.

Hundreds of masked members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through parts of Washington, ​D.C., ahead of Independence Day ‌festivities.

US vice president JD Vance speaks aboard USS Kearsage.

Hong Kong’s Museum of History also cites Australia’s foreign interference laws in defence of Beijing’s national security crackdown.

We may be at a point where the Ukraine war gets much, much worse – rather than some kind of peace agreement, says Oxford historian Peter Frankopan.

Moscow may be planning an armed “provocation” against Poland to escalate tensions and force the West to end its support for Ukraine, according to Polish officials citing US intelligence.

The US president and the mayor of New York both spoke on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, but their messages could not contrast more.