On July 1st, North Korea's missiles fly
Ballistic threats dance in the sky
One may have landed on the ground
Echoes of fear in the world's round
Myanmar's detention, accused in the fray
Rice price gouging, shadows in the day
Georgia's anger, protests ignite
Against 'foreign agent' laws, they fight
In France, the far right claims a win
"Not one more vote," the people begin
A snap election, a shift in the light
Reactions strong, in the throes of the night
Supreme Court ruling, a transformation near
Immunity's change, whispers in the ear
US presidency, policies take flight
Dictatorial shadows, in the night
On July 1st, the world's in motion
From missiles to detentions, a global notion
Protests, elections, rulings in view
In the melody of news, we find what's true
North Korea's missiles, a threat in the air
Myanmar's accusations, a burden to bear
Georgia's protests, voices so clear
France's election, change is near
On July 1st, in the headlines we see
A tapestry of stories, in unity
In the rhythm of news, we find our part
In the song of the headlines, we hold heart