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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow's openness to negotiations while stressing the continued special military operation. He also pointed to EU pressure on Kyiv. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila, signaling ongoing diplomatic contacts.
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services in search results and restricting app developers from offering cheaper alternatives outside Google Play. The fines, split between search-related and app-store violations, mark the first DMA penalties for the tech giant, which has defended its practices and may appeal.
More than 2,300 Israelis, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection during Tisha B'Av. Palestinian worshippers were barred, and Jerusalem's grand mufti was briefly detained and banned from the site for a week.
Tens of thousands have been evacuated as wildfires rage across Spain, France, and Italy, with Europe preparing for another heat wave. Spain has declared a national emergency, France has requested EU assistance, and officials link the blazes to climate change.
easyJet has reported a 70% drop in pre-tax profits due to soaring fuel costs and later bookings linked to the conflict in Iran. Ryanair also saw a 34% decline in profits, with both airlines facing headwinds from higher oil prices and consumer hesitancy.
Yemen's Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. US forces launched a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while diplomatic efforts, including a US-Saudi nuclear agreement, proceed amid global oil supply concerns.
A meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled for July 23 on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Manila. Lavrov has indicated he will seek clarifications on US President Donald Trump's statements about a quick resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, among other topics.
EU ambassadors failed to reach an agreement on the 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions during a Brussels meeting, according to a European source. Disagreements persist over LNG transport restrictions, with Greece blocking the proposed ban.
The European Commission has proposed a 21st sanctions package targeting 215 Russian individuals and 94 legal entities, including 90 banks. The proposal faces serious disagreements among EU member states, while some specific sanctions have already been imposed on figures like Vladimir Tabak and Arkady Dvorkovich.
Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote, with EU leaders welcoming his appointment and expressing hopes for strengthened relations. The new premier's pro-European instincts and domestic focus present both opportunities and uncertainties for EU-UK ties.
India has approved a $13.2 billion semiconductor program, Semicon 2.0, aiming to build a domestic chip ecosystem and a market worth up to $110 billion by 2030. With over 90% of advanced chips made in Taiwan, global supply chain concerns are driving countries to boost local production. India's strengths in design and its new investment plan are central to its ambitions, though manufacturing remains a challenge.
A June heatwave across Europe is estimated to have cost grain farmers more than €2 billion in lost revenue and destroyed 9 million tonnes of crops. The European trade association Coceral cut its grain production forecast for the EU and UK by nearly 9 million metric tons, with France and Hungary suffering the largest losses.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has dismissed Alexander Syrsky as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and appointed Mikhail Drapaty to replace him, amid a political crisis and protests. The reshuffle also affected the General Staff chief, with Igor Skibyuk named as his successor, though questions remain about the legality of the appointment given the vacant defense minister post.
French Environment Minister Monique Barbut submitted her resignation over a bill reintroducing bee-harming pesticides, but President Macron refused it, and she will remain in office. The bill allows the use of acetamiprid and flupyradifurone, which scientists say are dangerous to human health and bees.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Manila on the sidelines of Asean meetings, discussing Xi Jinping's planned US visit and the South China Sea dispute. Rubio also warned about Iran's threat to freedom of navigation and met with Quad partners.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Berlin, sealing economic agreements focused on energy and trade. The talks also touched on the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, with Merz hailing the initialled peace deal as historic.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has hinted at fresh tariffs targeting 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, as President Donald Trump's temporary global duties expire on Friday. The White House has also announced new tariffs on Brazilian and Canadian goods, and a 100% duty on imported generic drugs.
Moldova's parliament has elected financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister, who promises to prioritize EU accession and economic revival. The inauguration followed President Maia Sandu's appointment after the previous prime minister's resignation, with opposition boycotting consultations.
US President Donald Trump has ordered new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, defending the move by claiming Canada cannot survive without the US. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country is ready to intensify trade talks, as analysts point to potential diversification opportunities with the EU and China.
France's parliament has approved a law banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first European country to do so. The ban will be phased in from September, with full enforcement by January 2027, and requires age verification approved by the French privacy regulator.