Pope Leo appoints German bishop who endorsed homosexual ‘blessings,’ claimed sodomy ‘not sinful’
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday named Monsignor Christian Würtz, an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Freiburg, Germany, who has a history of supporting homosexual “blessings” and contradicting the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, as the next bishop of Eichstätt. Würtz, 55, was among the 38 German bishops in 2023 who voted in favor of a document endorsing “blessings” for homosexual “couples” as well as for the divorced and “remarried.” Six months earlier, Würtz supported the German Synodal Way’s heterodox “Doctrinal Reassessment of Homosexuality” document that falsely called homosexual acts “not sinful” and “not intrinsically evil.”

The search for the lost Temple incense: new sourcebook opens the next chapter of a 33-year investigation
In May 1992, a team of volunteers led by Texas Pastor Vendyl Jones was digging at the base of a limestone cliff near Qumran when they uncovered what may be one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in modern history. Beneath it lay a hollowed recess packed with a reddish-brown organic powder, sealed away for two thousand years. Jones believed the aromatic dust was Ketoret, the sacred incense burned twice daily on the golden altar inside the Jerusalem Temple.

BIG SOLAR ACTIVITY: 
On July 7th, two sides of the sun exploded almost simultaneously. This movie from NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite shows what happened. Plumes of hot plasma flew away from opposing hemispheres within the same 2 hours. Coincidence? Maybe not. NASA has seen this happen before. Magnetic instabilities can quickly ripple across the entire sun, destablizing widely-separated regions. In 2010, an entire hemisphere erupted. This event, in combination with recent flares from sunspot 4482, suggest that the sun is in a heightened state of activity.

NATO must focus on Ukraine despite rising Arctic security concerns, Iceland says 
Iceland welcomes NATO’s growing focus on the High North but Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir warned that the alliance must not lose sight of the war in Ukraine, arguing that continued support for Kyiv remains essential to the security of Europe and Iceland. Speaking to Euractiv, Gunnarsdóttir said Operation Arctic Sentry is an important step in strengthening security in the High North. However, she stressed that the alliance’s focus must remain on NATO’s eastern flank.

US hits Iran with ‘powerful strikes’ after attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command on Tuesday said American forces had begun launching “powerful strikes” against Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. official said targets include air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missile sites, anti-ship cruise missile sites, drone launch sites and port facilities.

While Minneapolis bans data centers, it greenlights commercial sex venues — and homeowners pay the price
The Minneapolis City Council, by a vote of 9-2, repealed a 38-year-old ban on commercially operated sex venues and bathhouses, while the council’s next agenda item banned data center development. At a time when Minneapolis is shifting its tax burden from fleeing businesses to homeowners, you would think the city council would avoid the obvious contrast. But sadly, there is no such thing as embarrassment in the City of Lakes.

France and Syria to exchange ambassadors, says President Ahmed al-Sharaa
France and Syria are reestablishing ambassadors in each other’s countries, says Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The announcement came during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria on Tuesday. Ambassadors from France and Syria will be on site shortly. The French embassy in Damascus closed in 2012 when the civil war in the country broke out.

Trump renews demand for control of Greenland, citing Denmark’s investment failure
Donald Trump is once again threatening to take over Greenland. According to the U.S. president, Denmark has failed to invest enough in the self-governing territory. Greenland is not helping Denmark. Denmark is not investing enough money to really help Greenland, but it is an important part for the United States, Trump said at a press conference at the NATO summit in Ankara, repeating his claim that Greenland is “surrounded by Chinese and Russian ships.”

US raises alarm over China’s rapid nuclear buildup after missile test
The United States says China’s “rapid” build-up of nuclear weapons is a cause for “great concern.” The statement comes after China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine. “As the United States works harder than ever to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, China is doing just the opposite,” said Tommy Pigott, a spokesman for the US State Department.

Anthropic Caught Secretly Spying on Users
Anthropic, the self-avowed moral center of the AI industry, has been caught spying on its users. As Ars Technica reports, a security researcher last week uncovered spyware-like code in the company’s Claude Code AI model designed to collect data on Chinese users without detection. The researcher, known by the pseudonym “Thereallo,” found that the code was hidden in the AI’s system prompt, allowing it track a user’s system timezone and usage of a proxy server in order to suss out if they were connected to specific Chinese AI labs.

NATO agrees to $50 billion in defense deals to placate Trump
NATO allies have agreed to at least $50 billion in defense industry deals, according to an alliance official, to show to U.S. President Donald Trump that Europe is heeding his spending demands. Secretary-General Mark Rutte revealed some of the contracts on Tuesday during a defense industry forum in Ankara, where the military alliance’s leaders are meeting for their annual summit this week. Those included $12 billion in deals to buy next-generation drones, surveillance planes and military aircraft.

The disturbing numbers behind America’s growing shift away from Israel 
Polls showing overall disapproval of Israel are nothing new, but the latest AP-NORC survey is different. It paints an even more alarming picture of where Americans now stand on Israel. Perhaps the most striking finding is this: 31% of Americans now believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Only 20% reject that accusation, while an astonishing 49% say they don’t know enough to have an opinion. That means only one in five Americans is willing to definitively say Israel has not committed genocide.

Amb. Leiter says Israel-Lebanon deal supersedes US-Iran MOU, military option remains 
Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter said on Monday that Israel views its newly signed agreement with Lebanon – not the recent U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding – as the framework for future relations with Beirut. He also signaled that military action against Iran remains an option if diplomacy fails.

Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel
Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, will denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv this week and deliver a bracing message that the country’s relationship with the United States is “at a crossroads.” “It cannot stand or survive as it has been,” Emanuel will say at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday, according to remarks obtained by The Associated Press. “To maintain the strength of our ties, we need significant changes and a new direction.”

Israel prepares post-Hezbollah Lebanon peace pact
Ambassador Leiter said Israeli and Lebanese teams are expected to meet in Rome on July 14–15 to begin discussions through working groups on key issues, including border disputes. Israel is working to draft a comprehensive peace agreement framework with Lebanon that could be implemented once Hezbollah is no longer a factor, Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter said on Monday.

Iran regime advisor: The US will sabotage the talks
“The US is seeking to pass its warships through the Strait of Hormuz. In practice, the US is acting in a way that undermines agreements,” Rezaee charged. He further claimed, “Those within Iran who oppose negotiations must be patient – the US will sabotage the talks themselves; it is clear they will cause the negotiations to fail.”

UAE unveils bold plan to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is preparing a sweeping infrastructure program aimed at eliminating its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, despite expectations that the strategic waterway will fully reopen following the signing of a peace agreement between Iran and the US. “We’re moving toward having zero Hormuz dependency, and that’s regardless of whether it’s open or not,” UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi said

‘Historically rare’ tornado strikes Huanggang, causing extensive urban damage in Hubei Province, China
A rare tornado struck on July 6, 2026, causing widespread destruction across residential neighborhoods, industrial facilities, and logistics parks. The tornado produced winds exceeding Force 15 on China’s wind scale during a historically rare event for the city. Preliminary numbers mention up to 12 fatalities and hundreds injured.

Over 500 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak
Over 500 people have now died in the Ebola outbreak gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo, WHO figures showed Monday. A newly updated count issued by the UN health agency showed there have been 1,561 confirmed cases in the DR Congo since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, including 506 confirmed deaths.

Running On Empty: Iran Attacks Multiple Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Oil Inventories Get Even Tighter
Those that proclaimed the global energy crisis was over are wrong. Within the past 24 hours, Iran has attacked numerous commercial vessels attempting to travel through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has told the world over and over that traffic through the Strait will never go back to how it was before the war, and they mean it.

“This Is Punishment” – Does the Massive Wave of U.S. Airstrikes in Iran Mean the Next Chapter of World War III Has Begun?
Iran made a foolish move in attacking vessels in the Strait again. It was inevitable the U.S. would respond militarily, and this wave of airstrikes is far larger than those near the end of last month. Of course, Iran will strike back. When fighting has flared in the past, a way has been found to settle things back down. Will that be true this time?

It’s been 5 years of suffering for covid vaccine-injured; Sen. Ron Johnson hasn’t given up
Senator Johnson released a report documenting federal health agencies’ failure to acknowledge vaccine safety concerns and is pushing for accountability. This comes as the COVID vaccine-injured community reaches a 5-year milestone. Many have experienced chronic illness, financial hardship, & emotional suffering these past 5 years.

JUST IN: Iran Hits Another Ship in the Strait of Hormuz – Audio Shows Iranian Navy Threatening Ships: “This is Last Warning. You Are All in Danger”
Per CBS, at least three ships in the Strait appeared to come under attack. One of the ships was a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker that caught fire, risking an explosion. A second Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker was also targeted by a missile, and a third unidentified ship was hit by a drone.

‘Death to Israel’ banner displayed at running of the bulls festival in Spain
The opening of Spain’s annual running of the bulls festival in Pamplona featured anti-Israel demonstrations, continuing a pattern that has become increasingly visible at the event in recent years.

Sa’ar: Hamas using civilian government to avoid disarmament
The Israeli foreign minister said the terror group aims to mimic the Hezbollah-Lebanon model in Gaza. Hamas is attempting to avoid disarmament by signaling openness to a technocratic government in Gaza, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Monday, warning the move is aimed at preserving the terrorist group’s military power.

Robert Spencer Destroys Tucker Carlson’s Attempt to Whitewash Islam’s Treatment of Christians
Robert Spencer dismantles J.D. Hall’s misleading claims on Tucker Carlson that the Ottomans were ‘very kind’ to Christians, exposing instead the historical reality of institutionalized Islamic subjugation, humiliating dhimmitude, and the complete absence of equality for Christians under Sharia.

China’s rare submarine missile test draws condemnation in the Pacific
China has carried out a highly unusual display of military power in the Pacific Ocean, launching an intercontinental ballistic missile in international waters for only the second time since the 1980s. The launch took place from a nuclear-powered submarine and is described by the Chinese navy as successful. The missile is said to have the capacity to carry nuclear weapons, but during the test launch the warhead was a dummy.

Transhumanism: The Latest Attempt To Transcend The Limits Established By God
What would you think if someone told you they could instantly make you as smart as AI? What if they said they could make you immune to all diseases or could cure any of your disabilities? What if they insisted your life could be extended by tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years? Would you respond with disbelief, or do you think it would be possible? Taking it a step further… would you ever contemplate accepting such incredible offers? … Whether it is through genetic engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, or future technology, the aim of transhumanism is the fundamental alteration of the human species

Where’s God in the Venezuelan Earthquake?
On June 24, two earthquakes—just 39 seconds apart—shook the South American nation of Venezuela. Measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, these earthquakes reduced buildings to rubble and killed around 3,300 people, with more deaths likely to be announced because around 50,000 people are still missing. Whenever horrible tragedies like this strike, people wonder where’s God in this?

Tehran funeral procession for Ali Khamenei draws huge crowds, calls for revenge
Temperatures are expected to be well above 30 degrees Celsius (86F) in Tehran on Monday. Crowds along the procession route are being sprayed with water, according to images published by the state-run Iranian news agency Fars. According to the AP, mourners are being urged via loudspeakers to walk slowly and not to push.

Israeli parliament backs first step towards October 7 inquiry
The Israeli parliament approved a bill in its first reading on Monday to establish a commission of inquiry into the security failings that led to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. “The purpose of the proposed law is to bring about a full, thorough, and independent investigation of the events of the … October 7 massacre” and the wars that followed, an explanatory note to the bill said.

Who’s funding the campaign to push the ruinous net-zero agenda in the UK?
A network of foundations, research groups and policy shops, often funded through foreign channels, is behind the push for net zero in the UK. “[The Dark Green lobby] has been astonishingly successful in shaping policy, controlling debate and overruling elected governments in the courts. It has prevented the exploration of oil and gas in the North Sea, kept energy prices high and made us ever more dependent on Chinese technology,” the outlet said. The Dark Green actor with the most influence is the Netherlands-based European Climate Foundation

NASA’s New Horizons May Reach One of Space’s Greatest Frontiers Much Sooner Than Expected
New research suggests NASA’s New Horizons could soon reach one of the most mysterious boundaries surrounding our solar system. NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is heading toward one of the most significant milestones in modern space exploration. After transforming our understanding of Pluto and the Kuiper Belt, the spacecraft is now approaching the outer limits of the heliosphere, the vast magnetic bubble created by the Sun. New scientific studies indicate that this historic crossing could happen as early as 2029 or as late as 2040, opening a rare opportunity to study the frontier where the solar wind meets interstellar space.

Trump to meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Syria’s al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday while attending the NATO summit in Turkey, the White House said. Those discussions will come as Kyiv tries to refocus Trump’s attention on the conflict with Moscow and as Trump has publicly mused about Syria’s role in the Middle East.

Senior US official: No rebuilding Gaza without disarming Hamas
A senior US official said Gaza will not be rebuilt unless Hamas is completely dismantled, rejecting proposals that would transfer civilian authority while leaving the terrorist group’s military infrastructure intact.

Cuba’s Entire Power Grid Collapses As Castro’s Grandson Seeks Talks With Trump
Hours after USA Today published an interview between one of its journalists and Cuban President Castro’s grandson, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the communist-run island experienced an island-wide power grid collapse. The electrical workers’ union said the entire power grid went offline and that officials were investigating the cause. Cuba’s energy ministry confirmed the blackout and said crews were working to restore service. Time is ticking for the communists in Havana to make a deal with Trump or face further economic collapse, as Havana is a case study in the failure of communism and how that economic system has never succeeded. Yet the Democratic Party is trying to convince people otherwise as it embraces the far left. Castro’s Grandson Says He’s Ready To Discuss Cuba’s Future With President Trump

‘Death to Israel’ banner displayed at running of the bulls festival in Spain
The anti-Israel displays come as Spain’s government has adopted one of Europe’s most critical positions toward Israel. The opening of Spain’s annual running of the bulls festival in Pamplona featured anti-Israel demonstrations, continuing a pattern that has become increasingly visible at the event in recent years.

Don’t believe Hamas will relinquish power in Gaza, Palestinians tell ‘Post’
“Hamas hasn’t declared an end to its rule in the Gaza Strip,” a senior Palestinian official in Ramallah told The Jerusalem Post on Monday. Despite Hamas’s stated willingness to hand over authority to a technocratic committee, the terrorist group will not relinquish its power, according to Palestinians familiar with the matter.

Netanyahu dismisses talk of Trump rift
There is no rift between Jerusalem and Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview aired Sunday on Fox News. He emphasized the strong alignment with U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran. Speaking with “The Sunday Briefing” co-anchor Jacqui Heinrich, Netanyahu said the United States and Israel remain close allies despite occasional disagreements. “Ninety-nine percent of the time we see eye to eye,” he said, adding that differences are discussed openly and typically resolved.

Saudi surrender in Yemen: The Iranian flight threatening Israel
As an Iranian airliner openly lands in Yemen while Saudi jets back down, the illusion of regional peace crumbles. Inside the catastrophic strategic failure that hands Tehran a direct air bridge to the southern border of Israel The civilian airliner that pierced the predawn darkness over Sanaa International Airport on July 3 delivered a definitive and ruinous verdict on the regional security architecture built by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. When an Iranian aircraft successfully navigated Houthi controlled airspace, brushed aside retreating Saudi fighter jets, unloaded unidentified cargo, and departed with a senior Houthi delegation bound for Tehran, the entire balance of power in the Middle East shifted violently in a single morning.

German fan moved to tears after experiencing real America
In the weeks since the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been underway, … the myriad guests soaking up cities and small towns alike. Despite seeing his home team eliminated by Paraguay, a German’s tears were for love of the U.S. after buying into propaganda about how “the country’s not safe.”
“I fall in love with this country, and this was so emotional, I even cried in the stadium,” he told the reporter after being seen taking a moment to collect himself, Kraus’ emotional account of his time stateside follows similar reports, including from British content creator Oliver Henry, who garnered attention from President Donald Trump. “We owe America a huge apology, because America is nothing like what the media tells us,” he said in a social media video. “Everyone is so friendly, everyone is so accommodating, and I’ve honestly had the best time.”

As Ebola Outbreak Spreads, Health Workers Threaten Strike 
At least 500 people have died out of over 1,500 confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, authorities said, as frontline workers threatened to go on strike on Monday over unpaid benefits and poor working conditions. The outbreak has recorded 1,561 cases, including 506 deaths, since it was declared on May 15 as the spread continues to outpace response, Congo’s Ministry of Health said in its latest update on Sunday night. Frontline workers deployed in Ituri province, the epicenter of the outbreak, issued a 24-hour notice on Sunday threatening to strike if authorities fail to pay them and improve their working conditions. The workers include mostly health professionals who have been laboring with little rest as they battle attacks from angry residents and widespread skepticism about the virus.

Mainstream Media Freaks Out as This “Super El Niño” Causes Unprecedented Heat, Monster Storms and Catastrophic Damage All Over the Globe
Global weather patterns have begun to resemble a Hollywood disaster movie, and the mainstream media is starting to admit what many have known all along. Thanks to the “Super El Niño” now upon us, the second half of this year will be crazy. Often the mainstream media needlessly freaks out, but in this case, they are right on target.

AI Designed a Universal Coronavirus Vaccine for Viruses Not Yet in Existence
“University of Cambridge researchers have developed what they describe as a “fundamentally new” type of vaccine designed exclusively using artificial intelligence (AI), marking the first time a vaccine’s active antigen was created entirely through computational modeling and tested in humans.

Iranians Chant “Death to America”; China Threatens Taiwan, and Russian Forces Advance In Ukraine
We are literally in the middle of World War III, but most Americans think everything is fine. The war in the Middle East has been going on for over 1,000 days, and the war in Ukraine is officially longer than World War I. What is it going to take for most Americans to finally wake up? Will it take nukes going off for them to rouse from their slumber?

Spencer Pratt Goes Beast Mode on ‘Vile, Commie Mayor’ Mamdani, Setting Social Media on Fire After He Smears America Ahead of Independence Day
Spencer Pratt nuked NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the Islamunist hatefully smeared America ahead of its 250th birthday. It was an epic takedown and accurately explained how communists want to destroy our history and love of country.

Who’s funding the campaign to push the ruinous net-zero agenda in the UK?
“The Dark Green lobby has been astonishingly successful in shaping policy, controlling debate and overruling elected governments in the courts. It has prevented the exploration of oil and gas in the North Sea, kept energy prices high, and made us ever more dependent on Chinese technology,” the outlet said.

The Three SHTF Scenarios That Could Change the World Faster Than Anyone Expects!
A big misconception about large-scale disasters is they begin with a single dramatic event. Movies trained us to expect sirens, mushroom clouds, & emergency broadcasts interrupting TV. Reality is less theatrical. Most crises begin quietly, disguised as temporary inconveniences that appear manageable until they suddenly aren’t.

Russia & Ukraine Trade Some of Biggest Strikes of War on Eve of NATO Summit
Russia has unleashed another massive drone and missile attack wave on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, just on the eve of the major annual NATO summit, which is in Ankara, Turkey this week. Over a dozen people were killed, with heavy damage against residential structures observed. The death toll could rise.

Katz: Any Iranian leader seeking Israel’s destruction will be eliminated
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Monday that any Iranian leader who seeks to destroy the Jewish state would be eliminated, as the funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei got underway in Tehran.

Seated At Washington’s Desk, Mamdani Sought to Tear Down the Biblical Foundations America’s First President Built 
As the US marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a stark contrast was illuminated. One side emphasized Biblically grounded roots of America’s founding and the freedom it produced. The other side viewed history through a dark lens, smearing Judeo-Christian values & pointing toward the prison of socialism.

NESO wants yet more billions for “renewable” energy – all paid for by consumers
UK power grid costs are set to soar even higher. The main driver of the increase in transmission costs is offshore wind. All these costs are added to consumers’ electricity bills. This madness needs to stop before net zero zealots completely destroy British industry and reduce the population to poverty.

SignalTrace: Licence plate cameras will soon track phones, digital wearables and even your pet
SignalTrace is a surveillance platform marketed to law enforcement and gov’t agencies in the US that tracks electronic devices and correlates them with vehicles to identify individuals or groups. They are no longer interested in tracking your car. They are interested in tracking you.

Google Paywalls Your Android Features After Harvesting Your Data
Google already vacuums up every byte of your personal data for profit — and now it’s locking basic phone features behind a monthly paywall, nickel-and-diming working Americans for functions their devices should already do.