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South Korea's pharmaceutical exports exceeded $10 billion for the first time last year, driven by biopharmaceuticals and biosimilars. In the first half of this year, biopharmaceutical exports hit a record $4.5 billion, with strong demand from Switzerland and the United States.
Iran announced it will use part of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country, following talks in Doha. The move comes under a memorandum of understanding that halted the war between Iran and the US, with both sides offering differing details on the amount and purpose of the funds.
Harry Kane scored twice in the final quarter-hour to give England a 2-1 win over DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, after Brian Cipenga's early goal had put the Leopards ahead. England will now face Mexico in the last 16, while DR Congo's historic run ends.
As western Europe endures its worst heatwave on record, reporting reveals a stark divide between those who can shield themselves and those who cannot. From Paris to London, low-income families face unbearable living conditions, inadequate housing, and the compounded effects of caregiving and lost work, highlighting how climate change amplifies existing social and economic inequalities.
Tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry's first UK exhibition went on sale Wednesday, triggering online queues of up to nine hours and attracting tens of thousands of buyers. The British Museum's director likened demand to Glastonbury ticket sales, while the tapestry's loan from France has stirred both excitement and controversy.
Pope Leo XIV appealed to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X to cancel the consecration of four bishops, warning of a schismatic act. The group proceeded with the ordination in Switzerland, drawing thousands of attendees, and faces automatic excommunication under church law.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains a threat, directly contradicting the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding that calls for an immediate halt to fighting on all fronts. France has urged Israel to stop hostilities and called on the US to pressure Israel, as continued clashes threaten the fragile agreement.
A bomb attack in Monaco on Monday evening injured three people, including the wife and 13-year-old child of Ukrainian-born oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, who is believed to be the target. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspect, while questions remain about the motive, with reports pointing to Yermolaiev's business dealings in Crimea and his past sanctions.
Canada will send an act to the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027, following CBC/Radio-Canada's full membership in the European Broadcasting Union. The announcement, made on Canada Day, makes Canada the first new country to join since Australia in 2015.
US and Iranian officials have begun indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, to discuss implementing a memorandum of understanding that includes a 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The talks cover the unfreezing of Iranian assets, the release of stranded seafarers, and Iran's plan to charge tolls in the strait, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as mediators.
Iran has stated it will carry out mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz unilaterally, rejecting cooperation with other nations, after France and Oman announced a joint demining effort. The announcements come amid heightened maritime security concerns, with recent attacks on shipping and a lowered threat level.
Spain and France are preparing for another possible heatwave with temperatures up to 44C, after June's extreme heat caused more than 2,000 excess deaths in the two countries. Spain recorded 1,029 heat-related deaths, making it the second-hottest June on record, while France reported about 1,000 additional deaths. Scientists attribute the heatwave to climate change driven by fossil fuel burning.
The Society of St. Pius X has consecrated four bishops without Pope Leo XIV's approval, prompting warnings of excommunication and schism. The Vatican has declared the group formally in schism, while the SSPX defends the act as a 'sacred duty' to uphold tradition.
The European Central Bank is advancing plans for a digital euro, with the European Parliament's economic committee backing draft rules. The initiative aims to reduce the eurozone's reliance on American-owned payment systems, with a possible rollout by 2029. The project also addresses concerns about currency sovereignty amid shifting US trade policies.
Niger has arrested dozens of people under a new penal code criminalising same-sex relations, prompting a climate of fear and forcing HIV service groups to halt operations. The crackdown is part of a broader wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation across West Africa.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are level on seven goals each in the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot, after Haaland's double against Brazil. Messi later moved ahead with his eighth goal against Egypt, according to Al Jazeera coverage.
India is reportedly in early-stage talks with the UAE to sell defence systems including the BrahMos supersonic missile and Akashteer air defence system. The potential deal is seen as a step in India's push to become a serious arms exporter, though it would require Russia's approval for the BrahMos sale.
France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to move level with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. The victory sets up a last-16 clash with Paraguay, and coach Didier Deschamps is set to step down after the tournament.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Qatari mediators in Doha, while Iran denied plans for direct talks with the US, despite President Trump's claim. Qatar said no high-level meetings were planned, with indirect negotiations set to continue.
A patient at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is being tested for Ebola, though no cases have been confirmed in Scotland. The testing comes as the DRC and Uganda face an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain, with nearly 1,300 infections and over 360 deaths reported.