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This is NewsCard Daily for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, covering Hamas dissolving its Gaza government amid ceasefire uncertainty, Iran’s funeral ceremonies for its slain supreme leader, a nationwide blackout in Cuba, Mount Etna’s ninth day of volcanic activity in Italy, and a new wave of anti-immigrant protests in South Africa. NewsCard is an intelligent, swipe-based news experience that delivers curated headlines in a clear, minimalist format. Built for speed and clarity, the app pairs visual storytelling with AI-powered summaries, offering a seamless way to stay informed without distraction. Download the NewsCard app at newscard.app. We would love to hear from you at support@newscard.app.

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We begin in the Middle East where Hamas says it will dissolve its government in Gaza, a move that signals fresh pressure on the ceasefire process and on Israel’s next steps. The announcement comes as progress on the US-brokered plan stalls, keeping the region on edge and raising new questions about who governs Gaza in the days ahead. For civilians caught in the middle, the uncertainty is immediate. It shapes aid, security, and the possibility of any lasting calm. ...

From there, we move to Iran, where funeral ceremonies continue for the country’s slain supreme leader, a moment that carries deep political weight and could shape the balance of power inside the Islamic Republic. In a region already defined by tension, the scale of the response shows how consequential this death is for Iran’s leadership, its rivals, and the wider Middle East. ...

In the Caribbean, Cuba is dealing with a nationwide blackout, another blow in an energy crisis that is already straining daily life across the island. Officials say the outage is made worse by fuel shortages tied to the long-running US blockade. For ordinary Cubans, that means dark homes, disrupted hospitals, and a system under intense pressure. ...

Now to Europe, where Mount Etna in Italy is in its ninth straight day of volcanic activity, forcing flight cancellations and keeping emergency crews on alert. Etna is one of Europe’s most closely watched volcanoes, and each new eruption raises concerns for travel, local communities, and the broader disruption that can spread far beyond Sicily. ...

And we end in Africa, where South Africa is seeing another wave of anti-immigrant protests, with thousands rallying in several regions. The demonstrations come amid rising vigilante violence against African immigrants, deepening fears about safety, social fracture, and the political pressure around migration across the country. ...

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