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Andy Burnham will become the sixth UK prime minister in a decade and is expected to warn that Britain must face its challenges honestly. He will appoint his first cabinet on Monday, with Shabana Mahmood and Ed Miliband tipped for top roles. Burnham is also examining proposals to cut household energy bills by £130 a year.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on federal authorities to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while acknowledging he lacks the legal authority to direct local police to do so. The ICC issued the warrant in November 2024 over alleged war crimes in Gaza, and the debate has intensified as Netanyahu may visit for the UN General Assembly in September.
Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with kickoff at 3pm (19:00 GMT). The match marks the climax of the first 48-team tournament, following semifinals that saw Argentina defeat England and France face Spain.
Rising fuel prices, driven by the war in Iran and economic reforms, are worsening child malnutrition in northern Nigeria, where families struggle to afford food. A World Bank report says 139 million Nigerians are poor or vulnerable, and UNICEF warns that 23.4 million more children could fall into poverty if the conflict continues.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Washington highlights US efforts to reduce Iranian influence, including disarmament of Iran-backed militias and plans to revive oil pipelines through Iraq and Syria to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
A report by The Wall Street Journal, as covered by the Jerusalem Post, reveals that a veteran CIA operative was sent to Abu Dhabi to assess the UAE's AI company G42, which led to reduced China ties and increased US tech access. The US subsequently granted the UAE license-free access to advanced chips and servers, sparking debate over AI race implications.
The Grand Mosque of Paris celebrates its 100th anniversary this week, reflecting on its origins as a tribute to Muslim soldiers of World War I, its role as a historic monument and safehouse during WWII, and its ongoing place in French society.
Russia has launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens. The attacks come amid a critical shortage of air defenses in Ukraine and escalating tit-for-tat strikes. Ukrainian officials urge allies for more interceptor missiles.
The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iran following the deaths of three American soldiers in an Iranian attack on a US military site in Jordan. The strikes targeted Iranian military facilities, as analysts say Iran's military capabilities remain formidable despite sustained bombardment.
France 24 has reported that the United States carried out a strike on Iran. The report, which cites a video from U.S. Central Command, marks a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is consulting the city's legal team about the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he attends the UN General Assembly in September. Netanyahu's camp has rebuked the statement, with Israel's UN ambassador saying the prime minister will come to New York regardless.
The US military has conducted a series of strikes against Iran following the deaths of two American service members in Jordan, with Iran retaliating against US bases in Kuwait. The escalation threatens global oil shipping routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea has introduced 24-hour foreign exchange trading for the won, a key step in its effort to improve foreign investor access and internationalize the currency. The government also unveiled a roadmap to make the won a 'freely convertible currency' and called on exporters to help stabilize the market.
Uber has agreed to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero in a $14.8 billion deal, creating the world's largest food delivery platform outside China. The combined company will operate in 99 markets, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2027. Delivery Hero will sell operations in 14 markets to SSW Partners to address competition concerns.
Iran launched coordinated attacks on U.S. military targets in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia in retaliation for American airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure, as the conflict entered its second week. The U.S. military denied a claim from Iranian Revolutionary Guards regarding oil tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, while casualties and infrastructure damage continue to mount.
Pakistan has announced daily fuel price adjustments to respond to international market fluctuations, a move the petroleum minister says will curb market abuse and increase transparency. The decision has drawn criticism from petrol pump owners, while a Senate panel has directed the regulator to address dealer concerns.
Iran's Health Ministry reports that at least 50 people have been killed and over 500 injured in US airstrikes over recent weeks, with casualties including women and children. The ministry also provided earlier figures of 14 dead and 78 injured from strikes on July 8-9, which it says occurred during a ceasefire.
Pakistan recorded a current account deficit of $139 million in FY26, reversing the previous year's surplus, according to State Bank data reported by Dawn. Record remittances of about $41.6 billion limited the gap amid a large trade deficit and falling foreign direct investment. Early FY27 saw Gulf-related investment outflows, including a Bahrain withdrawal and a UAE deposit shift later offset by Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan is reportedly negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait, which seeks a show of force similar to Islamabad's agreement with Saudi Arabia. The talks are at an early stage and could be complicated by US-Iran tensions, according to Reuters, as reported by Dawn and the Jerusalem Post. Pakistan also endorsed Saudi Arabia's recent air strikes in Iraq, reaffirming its defence commitments to Gulf partners.
The United States and Iran have expanded their conflict by striking infrastructure targets, with US forces hitting bridges in Iran and Tehran responding by attacking a power and desalination plant in Kuwait. At sea, US Marines boarded a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, two oil tankers exploded after passing through a mined route, and armed men seized a vessel off Yemen. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that no oil or gas could be exported from the region until US aggression ends.