American and Japanese soldiers participate in Orient Shield 24, known as the largest bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Held at various locations in Japan, Orient Shield 24's goals are to strengthen a long-standing partnership, which officials say is essential to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

The 2024 Republican National Convention has concluded at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance at the convention after he survived an assassination attempt. The last day of the convention featured Trump accepting the GOP nomination for president.

The Balloon Story art exhibit has opened its doors at the Park Ave Armory in New York City. The exhibit runs through August 24 and features immersive environments created with balloons.

The James Webb Space Telescope, the largest and most powerful observatory ever launched, has been sending back to Earth the deepest images of the universe ever taken. Among them are photos of Neptune and the Tarantula Nebula, along with a portrait of interacting galaxies.

President Joe Biden attended the 75th anniversary NATO summit in Washington with leaders of 31 other member counties. In a speech, he said NATO "is stronger than it's ever been," and he pledged support for Ukraine to defend against Russia's invasion. Biden met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 11, 2024.

President Joe Biden meets with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and attends NATO's 75th anniversary summit. House Speaker Mike Johnson meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Turksat 6A communications satellite for Turkey from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on July 8, 2024. The Turksat 6 is Turkey's first domestically produced communications satellite.

Japanese citizens offer prayers and flowers on July 8, 2024, to mark the second anniversary of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination. He was shot near Yamato-Saidaiji station in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minster, died at age 67.

French citizens vote during the final round of snap parliamentary elections, with young voters celebrating the gains made by the left-wing New Popular Front coalition in Paris on July 7, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition lost its majority in Parliament.

Labor Party leader Keir Starmer has been named the new Prime Minister of the U.K. after the party won in a landslide victory on July 5, 2024. Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered his resignation speech outside No.10 Downing Street in London.

Americans celebrated the Fourth of July in 2024 with parades and fireworks. Here's a look at celebrations from Washington, New York City and St. Louis.

President Joe Biden celebrates the Fourth of July, presents the Medal of Honor and delivers remarks on the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling for the Trump vs. United States case, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Patrick Bertoletti, of Chicago, ate 58 hot dogs in 10 minutes to win his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2024, in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, N.Y. Reigning men’s champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, didn’t attend because of a sponsorship conflict. Miki Sudo, of Florida, won her 10th title in the women’s division, devouring 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

Firefighters battle the Thompson Fire as it burns through acres of land in Oroville, Calif., on July 2, 2024. The blaze has burned 2,135 acres and forced thousands of evacuations.

Here's a look back at Fourth of July celebrations through the years.

Pride Month 2024 comes to a close with marches in New York City, San Francisco and St. Louis on June 30, 2024. Protesters supporting Palestine interrupted the parade in St. Louis, and police had to step in.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump had their first debate of the 2024 election at CNN's Atlanta studios on June 27, 2024. The Biden and Trump campaigns agreed to the rules of the first debate earlier this month after weeks of negotiation.

Musician Randy Travis, with help from his wife, Mary Davis Travis, testifies about the American Music Fairness Act, and celebrity businesswoman Paris Hilton gives congressional testimony and calls for better oversight of for-profit youth treatment facilities, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Protesters gather to fight against a tax bill in in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, on June 25, 2024. Protesters rallied across the country, as the bill would have raised taxes on a variety of items. President Kenya William Ruto said he would pull his support for the bill, but protesters still plan to march on his residence.

SpaceX and NASA successfully launched the fourth and final advanced weather satellite for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 25, 2024. The GOES-U weather satellite will provide information on weather and environmental conditions.