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Monrovia City Court Magistrate Ben Barco has reserved ruling in the preliminary hearing of Paul King, charged in connection with a US$19.2 million cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport. The case has drawn attention over King's voluntary return to Liberia and his requests for witness protection, while prosecutors allege his involvement in a drug trafficking network.
Twelve US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing harm to competition and higher prices for consumers. The deal has received clearance from US and EU regulators but faces legal challenges and potential UK intervention.
Volkswagen has confirmed it is planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally as part of a cost-cutting programme, citing high costs and intense competition from Chinese carmakers. The company reported a steep fall in profits and cut its revenue forecast after a sales slump in China, with some reports also detailing a Russian company's offer to hire laid-off employees.
More than 200 economists and AI researchers, including 16 Nobel laureates, have signed an open letter warning that AI could drive an economic transformation larger than the Industrial Revolution. The letter calls for governments and industry to create incentives, guardrails, and institutions to manage the transition, with one organiser noting that 'waiting for certainty means arriving too late.'
The UK has reached an agreement with the EU to participate in the 90-billion-euro Ukraine Support Loan, allowing British defence companies to bid for contracts. Additionally, Britain will invest €300 million to help Ukraine acquire 16 Swedish-made Gripen E fighter jets, a sum lower than earlier estimates.
Ukraine and nine European countries have announced a coalition to develop a shared anti-ballistic missile defence for Europe, citing the growing threat of ballistic missiles. The move comes as leaders met in Paris to reaffirm support for Kyiv, with analysts viewing it as strategic 'insurance' amid a less predictable US security role.
President Donald Trump announced the United States is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and resuming its maritime blockade of Iran, saying all other countries will have fair and open use of the waterway. The remarks were made on Fox News and Truth Social, with only Iranian ships or customers affected, according to TASS reporting.
Most EU countries have called for a proposal to ban imports from Israeli settlements, with Belgium approving its own ban. The bloc remains divided, with Germany insisting on unanimity for any EU-wide measure.
The European Union is considering a phased approach to children's social media access, with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen proposing gradual access for different age groups and an expert panel recommending supervised use for under-13s. The EU has also increased pressure on platforms like TikTok over addictive design and privacy concerns.
The UK government is submitting draft regulations to ban support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the linked Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right, which claimed seven attacks on Jewish and related sites. Officials say the IRGC’s Qods Force almost certainly directed the group and are designating Russia’s GRU Volunteer Corps under the same new state-threats powers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the measures will make it easier to prosecute those carrying out hostile work on British soil.
EU foreign ministers are considering measures to curb trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including an import licensing system, prohibitive tariffs, or a ban. The discussions come amid reports of expanding settlements and heightened settler violence, though deep divisions among member states may hinder progress.
France announced it will summon Russia's ambassador amid allegations of a widespread cyber campaign against European countries. The EU and UK imposed coordinated sanctions targeting Russian military intelligence officers, hackers, and firms accused of involvement in cyber-espionage and sabotage operations.
The European Commission is expected to propose age-appropriate restrictions on social media for children, following expert recommendations presented by President Ursula von der Leyen. A tiered approach would allow under-13s limited supervised use, with curbs gradually lifted for older teens.
A heatwave across western and central Europe has led to the temporary shutdown of three French nuclear reactors and reduced output at eight others, as operators comply with environmental limits on cooling water discharge. The prolonged heat has also sparked wildfires in Spain, increased electricity demand, and affected daily life in France.
Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the Other Ukraine movement, warns that Germany's growing role in Ukraine's defense industry makes German factories legitimate targets for Russia and risks spreading the conflict to Europe. He also criticizes German leadership for following what he calls Ukraine's 'Maidan path' and urges an end to funding for Kiev.
The Council of the European Union has formally approved a package of reforms that will grant air passengers additional rights, including free seat reservations for families and reduced-mobility travelers, automatic refunds for involuntary downgrades, and clearer rules for compensation claims. The new rules are set to take effect in mid-2027.
China test-fired a nuclear-capable missile from a submarine into the Pacific, its first such launch since 1982, drawing condemnation from Washington and a warning from Nato's Secretary General. The test, which came down near the Solomon Islands, is seen as a show of strength aimed at Pacific nations, the US, and domestic audiences.
Brent crude has risen sharply in recent sessions as US military strikes on Iran and renewed threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz unsettle energy markets. Multiple outlets report gains of roughly 4 to 5 percent on different days, alongside higher European gas prices and fresh US moves to levy charges on vessels. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed attacks on US bases while Washington described its actions as responses to threats against commercial shipping.
Official data shows European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the late-June heatwave, with most among people aged 65 and above. A separate study estimates at least 2,700 heat-related deaths in England and Wales, attributing a significant share to human-induced warming.
The United States will seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and a Punjab police officer implicated in a transnational crime network, as announced by US officials. The charges, part of Operation Hardball, include murder-for-hire, extortion, and drug trafficking.