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The European Union has unveiled a proposal to overhaul its Emissions Trading System, giving businesses more time and a less costly path to cut emissions, while critics warn the changes could weaken the bloc's most effective climate policy.
The US State Department intends to allocate $12m to UK-based organisations founded by prominent Conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young, according to US government documents. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned against US interference in German elections, while former US officials criticise the scheme as a misuse of public money.
At least 20 pupils and one adult were killed when a school bus returning from an educational tour overturned in eastern Uganda. The government has suspended all school trips pending further notice, as investigations into the cause continue.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened representatives from more than 60 countries to refocus international counterterrorism on 'far-left terror,' a move that has drawn criticism from Democrats and civil liberties advocates who question the data behind the designation.
Russian officials have dismissed European Union and NATO allegations of 'malicious cyber activities' as unfounded, while counter-accusing the West of aiding Ukraine's cyber operations. The Kremlin also warns that EU and Dutch actions are pushing toward large-scale conflict, and vows response to sanctions.
President Xi Jinping announced a new 29-nation coalition, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, calling for global cooperation in AI development. The initiative includes 5,000 research projects for developing countries and is seen as part of China's broader efforts to shape global AI governance.
Sao Tome and Principe heads to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president, a vote watched closely due to the archipelago's military cooperation agreement with Russia and its strategic location in the Gulf of Guinea. The election is expected to return incumbent Carlos Vila Nova, while an EU observation mission monitors the process.
The Church of England's General Synod has voted to engage with Palestinian Christian documents, including Kairos Palestine II, which describes Israel's actions in Gaza as a genocidal war. The decision drew criticism from the Chief Rabbi of the UK and the Board of Deputies of British Jews, while receiving support from Jewish Voice for Liberation. Al Jazeera reported that the Synod also sought a review of investments in light of an International Court of Justice advisory opinion.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a bill that would impose 100% tariffs on the top five purchasers of Russian oil, including India and China. The bill, named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, also exempts certain European nations and includes provisions for reassessing the list every 180 days.
The FBI has arrested Nitish Kaushal, an Indian national wanted for alleged murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking, in Vermont. He was added to the FBI's most wanted list earlier this week. Kaushal is accused of violence on behalf of the Bhagwanpuria organised crime group.
Spain and Argentina face off in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at 3pm local time (19:00 GMT), with a halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and BTS, and US President Donald Trump expected to attend and present the trophy.
Russian officials have accused the European Union of becoming a distributor of military orders for Ukraine, while downplaying planned Coalition of the Willing exercises in Poland as symbolic. The statements come amid heightened tensions over Western support for Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said more European countries are publicly acknowledging they cannot maintain Brussels' course of unlimited assistance to Kyiv, and accused EU leadership of using summits as a lever of coercion. Her comments came in response to recent Ukraine-related regional summits.
German journalist and flotilla activist Anna Liedtke has filed a criminal complaint in Israel alleging that female prison guards raped her during a strip-search at Givon Prison in October 2025. The Israel Prison Service categorically denies the allegations, calling them unsubstantiated. The case has drawn attention to broader claims of abuse against detained flotilla participants.
In May 2026, the EU paid the highest amount for Russian pipeline gas and LNG in nearly a year and a half, totaling 1.5 billion euros, according to Eurostat data. France, Spain, and Belgium were among the largest buyers, while overall purchases in the first five months fell by 10%.
Russia's envoy to the OSCE, Dmitry Polyansky, has accused European nations of banking on Russia's military defeat and of preparing for armed conflict, warning that Moscow would respond if NATO and the EU choose war. His remarks, reported by TASS, also criticized Europe's stance on Ukrainian conscripts and its reaction to attacks on Russian territory.
A coalition of 46 human rights and humanitarian organizations has called on the EU to suspend border and migration control support to Tunisia, citing serious human rights violations linked to the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding. The groups say EU funding has trained and equipped abusive entities, including the Tunisian Coast Guard, and that the agreement has normalized abuses against migrants and refugees.
Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion warns that Europe risks repeating past mistakes by not fully embracing artificial intelligence, which could widen the economic gap with the US. He suggests focusing on AI in traditional strengths like health and proposes a European DARPA to boost research and financing.
Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made bold selection calls for his farewell Test against Italy in Perth, dropping Fraser McReight to the bench and retaining Declan Meredith at fly half. The eighth-ranked Australians seek to end a six-match losing streak against a winless Italian side, with Les Kiss set to take over afterwards. Captain Harry Wilson has stressed that close losses are no longer acceptable.
New Zealand has reported its first case of H5N1 bird flu after a brown skua seabird tested positive near Wellington. Authorities have begun vaccinating endangered birds as conservationists warn of the potential impact on the country's vulnerable native species.