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The Board of Peace, established by US President Donald Trump, is planning a pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, according to an official. The plan faces hurdles, including Hamas's refusal to disarm and the NCAG's inability to enter Gaza, while a leaked draft resolution shows the board seeking legal immunity.
U.S. President Donald Trump declared an interim peace deal with Iran "over" during a NATO summit in Ankara, warning that Washington might reimpose a naval blockade. His remarks followed U.S. military strikes on over 80 Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about renewed full-scale conflict.
The C64 coalition in the Democratic Republic of Congo has postponed nationwide protests following African Union mediation and President Félix Tshisekedi's announcement of a national dialogue. Tensions persist over a planned constitutional referendum that the opposition says could allow Tshisekedi to seek a third term, while the president has referred the bill to the constitutional court for review.
An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed Mohamed al-Wahidi, a Palestinian aid official who helped organize World Cup screenings, along with three others, hours before the Argentina-Egypt match. The Israeli military said al-Wahidi was not the intended target, and the strike was aimed at a Hamas militant.
Oil prices jumped over three percent as the US and Iran exchanged strikes following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington revoked a sanctions waiver, while Iran accused the US of violating a memorandum of understanding. Regional alerts sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait, and Jordan reported shooting down Iranian missiles.
Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine killed three people, including a teenager, as world leaders gather in Ankara for a NATO summit. US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to meet, while diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain at an impasse.
Ghana has turned down a state visit request from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa due to rising tensions over xenophobic violence targeting Ghanaian nationals. Around 1,000 Ghanaians have returned home, with more registering for repatriation, following the death of a Ghanaian national in June.
A toddler in Arizona who was declared dead after being pulled from a backyard pool was later discovered breathing in a hospital morgue room, according to police records. Police are recommending negligence charges against the parents, while the hospital says it has reviewed its care.
Fresh waves of missile and drone attacks hit Kyiv and Moscow as NATO leaders gather in Ankara, with at least eight killed in Ukraine's capital region and one in Russia's Belgorod region. The escalations come ahead of expected talks between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the summit.
The foreign ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of a NATO summit, establishing a framework for trilateral cooperation to accelerate small modular reactor deployments in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. announced over $10 million in new funding to support the initiative, which officials say aims to meet growing energy demands while upholding high standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation.
Ukrainian authorities have found the body of Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected in a Monaco parcel bombing that injured a Ukrainian oligarch. Two men, including a military intelligence officer, are in custody, with a court ordering their detention without bail.
A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban from running for office, potentially reopening her path to the 2027 presidential race. The court also sentenced her to a three-year jail term with two years suspended and ordered an electronic tag for one year.
A Paris appeals court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but reduced her sentence, allowing her to potentially run in the 2027 presidential election while wearing an electronic tag. Le Pen has announced she will run, though she previously said she would not campaign with a tag.
Egypt fell to Argentina 2-3 in the World Cup round of 16, ending a historic run that saw the Pharaohs reach the knockout stages for the first time. Coach Hossam Hassan had stressed the team's identity and confidence ahead of the match, while fans across the country gathered to watch the encounter.
French President Emmanuel Macron met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on July 7, 2026, as reported by France 24. The meeting follows al-Sharaa's visit to Washington in November 2025, signaling a shift in Western engagement with Syria's new leadership.
Spain reached the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 stoppage-time win over Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's international career. Belgium routed the United States 4-1 to set up a Spain–Belgium clash. Both Africa News and France 24 – English reported the outcomes.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, with thousands still missing and nearly 18,000 left homeless. Mass burials have begun at La Esperanza Cemetery as the country faces a growing humanitarian crisis.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 500 deaths, according to WHO figures. The rare Bundibugyo virus, for which no vaccine exists, is driving the outbreak, and clinical trials for treatments have begun. Health workers have threatened strike action over pay and conditions.
Planned anti-government protests in Tanzania on July 7 were met with heavy police and military presence in Dar es Salaam, while the government has banned political gatherings. The protests called for democratic reforms and the release of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, jailed on treason charges. Rights groups and the opposition say security forces killed thousands during October's disputed election; the government says 518 died.
A riot at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka, sparked by clashes between rival drug gangs, has killed at least 28 people and injured more than 100. The government has launched investigations and transferred hundreds of inmates, while the Indian High Commission is in contact over the death of an Indian national.