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Nato leaders gather in Ankara for a summit overshadowed by US pressure on allies to increase defence spending. Secretary General Mark Rutte calls for concrete plans to reach spending targets, while the alliance seeks to showcase unity and new arms contracts amid concerns over European defence industry capacity.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, warning the move could disrupt the regional balance of power. His comments come as President Trump heads to Ankara for a NATO summit where Turkey is expected to push for renewed access to the program.
FIFA's decision to suspend a red card given to USA forward Folarin Balogun after an intervention from US President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism. The move, which was made by FIFA's disciplinary committee, has drawn scrutiny from experts, former officials, and social media users, especially after Belgium eliminated the USA from the World Cup.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends his final Nato summit in Ankara, seeking to strengthen the European pillar of the alliance amid US pressure on defence spending. Reports suggest the UK may face criticism from President Trump, while a new UK-led missile project is unveiled.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says European allies and Canada are on track to match US defense spending, projecting a $258 billion increase in 2025-2026. The two-day leaders' summit in Ankara will focus on turning pledges into capabilities, with Ukraine's president attending a dinner hosted by Turkey's president.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are spending around 4% of GDP on defense and announced tens of billions in new contracts, including $40 billion for drone defense. Hungary pledged to reach 5% of GDP by 2035, while reports highlighted Europe and Canada's spending trajectory.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said US rhetoric on Ukraine is drifting away from negotiations and that Washington has abandoned New START compliance. He also described the Ukraine conflict as provoking the collapse of the Euro-Atlantic security model and dismissed European dialogue offers as a diversionary tactic.
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara amid renewed US criticism and European pledges of €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine, while Russia denounced the summit's decisions. The meeting highlighted the alliance's debates over burden-sharing and collective defense.
Two experts have cautioned that the pause in US-Iran tensions may be short-lived, with potential for renewed conflict that could destabilize global oil markets. The ceasefire and negotiations have already impacted energy markets and trade routes.
Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, European leaders are reportedly set to announce a two-year aid package for Ukraine worth at least €140 billion, with the United States declining to contribute. NATO members have yet to agree on the timing of future assistance, with Italy opposing the extension of aid into 2027.
FIFA's unexpected decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, following a call from US President Donald Trump, has sparked controversy. The move, which allows the US striker to play against Belgium, has drawn criticism from the Belgian football association and UEFA, who question the integrity of the tournament.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 14 people and wounding about 60, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike came on the eve of a NATO summit, prompting urgent calls from President Zelenskyy and EU leaders for more air defense support.
China has officially denied reports that it trained Russian servicemen, with the Foreign Ministry calling the claims 'slander and defamation.' The reports, which allege high-level military cooperation, have drawn concern in Europe, though Beijing maintains its balanced stance on the Ukraine crisis.
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has arrived at near-Earth asteroid Kamo'oalewa after a 400-day journey, marking the country's first asteroid sample-return attempt. Initial imagery reveals the asteroid is smaller than anticipated, which scientists say will make the collection task more challenging.
Two Cameroonian women granted withholding of removal in the US were transferred to Equatorial Guinea and then deported to Cameroon, raising concerns about refoulement. Reports indicate the US has sent over 200 people to at least 10 African states under third-country transfer agreements, with dozens of asylum seekers among them.
Kyiv suffered a Russian ballistic missile attack early Monday, with multiple casualties and damage to residential buildings. Reports vary on the exact toll, but local officials confirmed deaths and injuries, with people possibly trapped under rubble.
Erling Haaland scored twice late on to give Norway a 2-1 win over Brazil, sending them into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's earliest exit since 1990 was sealed as Neymar's stoppage-time penalty proved a consolation.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has concluded its national convention in Erfurt, re-electing Alice Weidel as co-leader and reaffirming its goal to govern. The party has also unveiled a hardline manifesto for Saxony-Anhalt, pledging to expel undocumented immigrants and reshape school curriculums, while protests against it continue.
Hundreds of firefighters are battling forest fires across France, Spain, and Portugal as temperatures forecast to reach 40°C exacerbate the situation. The fires have devastated more than 17,000 hectares, prompting heat alerts and raising concerns over a longer wildfire season.
India is expanding domestic crude exploration following disruptions caused by the Middle East war and Strait of Hormuz restrictions. Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri says the energy crunch has spurred efforts to tap unexplored areas, while India has diversified its crude suppliers from 27 to 41 countries.