5 things: More than 1,550 flights were canceled in the US holiday weekend.

In the United States, more than 1,550 flights were canceled over the weekend ahead of the July 4 holiday.

Also in the US, more than 29 million people will face temperatures above 32 degrees.

In Australia, one person has been killed by flooding and more than 32,000 residents have been affected by warnings and evacuation orders.

In Venezuela, the LGTBQ community took to the streets to celebrate Pride Month after a two-year hiatus due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Pope Francis says he plans to visit Russia and Ukraine and has denied rumors of a possible resignation due to his health.