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Ukraine is pushing for a prototype of the European Freyja anti-ballistic system within the first half of next year, as President Volodymyr Zelensky travels to the US to discuss defense cooperation. The project, led by Ukrainian company Fire Point, aims to provide a lower-cost alternative to the Patriot system.
Iran executed two men, Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amirhossein Safari Hosseinabadi, in a public hanging in Isfahan's Alikhani Square on July 28, following their conviction for offenses during January's protests. Human rights groups have condemned the executions, citing due process violations and alleging that at least 50 people have been executed on national security charges in recent months.
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay up to $5.5 billion to resolve tens of thousands of US lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The settlement covers nearly all remaining talc claims, but must be accepted by 95% of claimants. The company denies the allegations, while a separate UK case continues.
Australia's federal and Western Australian governments have announced a $4 million pre-feasibility study into building the country's first new oil refinery in more than 60 years, as the Middle East war disrupts global fuel supplies. The proposed facility, led by Perth-based Perdaman, would be located in Western Australia and aims to reduce the nation's reliance on imported liquid fuels.
US President Donald Trump says 'very friendly negotiations' are ongoing with Iran and expresses hope for a breakthrough, while Tehran denies direct talks. Both sides have held fire for a third straight day, and oil prices dipped amid hopes of de-escalation.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of passenger seats on 453 US-registered Boeing 737 MAX jets after reports of incorrect installation. The seats could come loose during an emergency landing, posing a risk to passengers and crew. Boeing has issued guidance to operators and supports the FAA's move.
The US has signed a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, allowing the kingdom to build reactors and enrich uranium, raising concerns about nuclear proliferation, especially in the context of the US-Iran conflict and the lack of IAEA oversight.
Just one in three Americans support the US war with Iran, with most saying President Donald Trump has not clearly explained its goals, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The findings come as other surveys show his approval rating near record lows and public concern over the conflict's economic impact.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with all 100 US senators and President Donald Trump in Washington on July 28. The visit coincides with a planned Senate vote on sanctions against Russia and Zelensky's expected attendance at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has launched the party's 'Fighting for an Affordable America' agenda, framing the midterm elections around the rising cost of living. In a campaign speech and a CNN appearance, he argued that Republicans have broken promises on costs and war, while touting polls that show widespread public concern over affordability.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview with Al Jazeera that Damascus is working toward a security agreement with Israel, which he hopes could lead to comprehensive peace without compromising Syria's claim to the Golan Heights. He also ruled out military intervention in Lebanon and expressed support for Lebanese state authority over weapons and war decisions.
Shipping traffic through key Middle East chokepoints has fallen sharply following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations, with vessel transits at multi-month lows. Data from Kpler shows a significant decline in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, as regional conflict disrupts trade.
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that Beijing supports Brasilia in opposing external interference, ahead of Brazil's presidential election. The two leaders also agreed to speed up negotiations for a Mercosur-China trade agreement amid US tariff pressure on Brazil.
For the second time in four months, shots were fired at the US Consulate in Toronto, prompting a police investigation. No injuries were reported, but the incident has drawn attention to a pattern of attacks, with authorities previously linking them to anti-Jewish incidents and discussing the role of paid recruitment.
As wildfires rage in southwest France, a rare meteorological phenomenon—pyrocumulonimbus, or fire clouds—has appeared for the first time in the country. These fire-generated thunderstorms create their own wind and lightning, complicating firefighting efforts. Climate change is cited as a contributing factor.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has completed a cabinet reshuffle triggered by Jens Spahn's resignation, appointing Steffen Bilger as transport minister and Nina Warken as chief of staff. The changes come amid record-low approval ratings and rising support for the AfD ahead of state elections.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on New York's Upper West Side to protest Mayor Zohran Mamdani, linking recent stabbing attacks to what they call mainstreamed anti-Israel rhetoric. Separately, a petition has been launched to remove the mayor, citing his handling of hate crimes and his social media statements about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
US President Donald Trump says the United States is in 'deep talks' with Iran and will resume military action if negotiations fail. Washington suspended its air strike campaign on Saturday, but regional reports of drone attacks suggest Tehran is testing the pause.
Mayo defeated Kerry in the All-Ireland Senior Football final, ending a 75-year title drought and breaking a long-standing 'curse'. Celebrations include tributes from Joe Biden, Mark Carney, and the Gallagher brothers, with the team's victory hailed as a historic and emotional moment.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington for his eighth meeting with President Donald Trump since Trump's re-election, with Iran dominating the agenda amid ongoing hostilities. The visit, which includes attending Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, takes place against the backdrop of a de facto ceasefire and internal debates in both Washington and Tehran over the conflict's next phase.