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1. US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

   US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

2. Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".

3. Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches

   The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.

4. Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison

   The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

5. Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks

   The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.

6. Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race

   Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.

7. Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants as he visits gateway island

   The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa.

8. Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu

   West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.

9. Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler

   The star-studded celebration saw several streets in Midtown Manhattan shut, as hordes of fans gathered outside the arena.

10. Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

    Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.