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A person was killed in a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Biddeford, Maine. The victim, a 26-year-old Colombian man authorized to work in the U.S., was shot after allegedly attempting to use his vehicle as a weapon. The incident is under investigation by multiple agencies, and the agents involved did not have body-worn cameras.
The UAE Ministry of Defence reported that two Emirati oil tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one Indian crew member and wounding eight others. The attack has drawn condemnation from the UAE and expressions of solidarity from other Gulf states.
The US government has refunded tens of billions of dollars in tariffs to businesses after the Supreme Court ruled the tariffs illegal. The refunds, which include interest, have reached $80-81 billion, with companies like Nintendo seeking refunds and customers suing for compensation.
Ukrainian drone strikes have brought shipping in the Sea of Azov, a corridor carrying up to a quarter of Russia's wheat exports, to a near standstill, while a large share of refining capacity has been knocked out, prompting Moscow to ban diesel exports until the end of July. In Russian-occupied Crimea, petrol prices have hit a record high and fuel lines are running longer.
Mexico has formally requested US prosecutors to open criminal investigations into the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations since President Trump returned to office. The move, announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum, marks Mexico's strongest response yet to the fatalities, including the recent shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
US President Donald Trump formally notified Congress that hostilities against Iran resumed on July 7, opening a new 60-day window for military action without congressional approval. The notification follows Iran's alleged violation of a June memorandum of understanding, leading to renewed strikes. Reports also detail an informal nickname for the operation and the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
US Representative Ro Khanna said he was detained by settlers in the West Bank, with both his account and the IDF's version revealing discrepancies. New details show the area was not a closed military zone and that Khanna had not coordinated his travel with the IDF.
Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs says ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be jailed if she returns from exile in India. Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia, has said she plans to return by December.
US President Donald Trump has declared the reinstatement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels and cargo in the Strait of Hormuz, while stating the United States will act as guardian of the waterway and impose a 20 percent charge on cargo. The move follows renewed military exchanges between US and Iranian forces, including reported Iranian missile strikes on UAE tankers.
The 2026 World Cup has been marked by controversies ranging from a Somali referee denied entry to the US, to US President Trump's intervention in a red card case, and widespread criticism of VAR. FIFA's handling of these issues, including ticket prices and hydration breaks, has drawn scrutiny.
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government said it struck the runway at Houthi-held Sanaa airport to stop an unauthorised Iranian aircraft from landing, prompting Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and threats of further escalation. The exchange marks the most serious rupture in a largely dormant conflict since an informal 2022 truce, raising concerns that a fragile ceasefire framework could collapse amid wider US-Iran tensions.
The Trump administration has announced a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing the tribunal of threatening American sovereignty. The effort includes potential sanctions, travel bans, and diplomatic pressure on allies, amid the ICC's investigations into Afghanistan and its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Most EU countries have called for a proposal to ban imports from Israeli settlements, with Belgium approving its own ban. The bloc remains divided, with Germany insisting on unanimity for any EU-wide measure.
A person was killed in a shooting involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Biddeford, Maine, according to Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau. The incident occurred six days after an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, sparking protests. ICE subsequently suspended vehicle stops related to immigration enforcement.
The Houthi movement controlling northern Yemen has accused Saudi Arabia of launching air strikes on Sanaa International Airport and has vowed retaliation. The Yemeni defense ministry said it struck the airport's runway to prevent an Iranian plane from landing, while the Houthis detained an ICRC aircraft and later claimed a strike on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport.
Oil prices surged more than 3% after renewed military strikes between the US and Iran raised concerns about shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. While Iran claims it has closed the strait, US officials and Central Command say it remains open. Gulf oil exports have recovered from May lows but remain below pre-war levels.
The sudden death of US Senator Lindsey Graham at 71 has narrowed Republicans' Senate majority and raised questions about the fate of pro-Ukraine legislation and the balance of power ahead of midterms. President Trump called Graham 'like a member of the family,' while officials and analysts weigh the impact on the Sanctioning Russia Act and military aid.
President Donald Trump announced the US will take control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% toll on cargo, prompting Iranian officials to assert Tehran's continued guardianship of the waterway. The proposal has drawn criticism from an Israeli security expert who says it validates Iran's own fee demands.
British counter-terrorism police have assumed leadership of the investigation into the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe, describing it as a targeted attack. A 28-year-old white British man has been rearrested on suspicion of terrorism offenses as authorities pursue multiple lines of inquiry.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has confirmed plans to build a 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, a project that could transform the region's energy landscape. The $17 billion venture promises thousands of jobs and aims to reduce Africa's reliance on imported fuel, though details of the agreement remain under negotiation.