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Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a government reshuffle, citing a need to implement an updated political strategy. Zelensky offered Svyrydenko a new role in relations with a key partner, with speculation she may become ambassador to the US.
Myanmar's foreign minister assured ASEAN counterparts that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and will be looked after, according to the bloc's special envoy. The informal meeting in Bangkok marked the first in-person talks since the 2021 coup, as ASEAN seeks to revive a stalled peace initiative.
The US launched a third round of airstrikes against an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, hitting about 140 targets, while Iran responded by attacking several Gulf Arab states. Analysts describe a US shift toward eroding Iran's capacity to govern and finance its war effort, and a Tehran strategy of widening the battlefield.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the possibility of expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams will be examined after the 2026 tournament. The first 48-team World Cup, held across the US, Canada, and Mexico, has been hailed by Infantino as a success, with teams from every continent scoring and nine of ten African teams reaching the knockout stage. The 2030 edition, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, could feature 64 teams if the proposal moves forward.
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic, even as the US and Iran continue to trade attacks. US Central Command confirmed that traffic is flowing in the strategic waterway, while regional states like Oman and Qatar have reacted to the escalating tensions.
Fresh US military strikes on Iran prompted Tehran to announce the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and to attack targets in several Gulf states. The escalation follows Iran's strike on a container ship, and regional governments report interceptions and damage. US Central Command maintains that commercial traffic continues to flow through the strait.
Typhoon Bavi, after making landfall in eastern China, weakened to a tropical storm but continues to bring heavy rain and strong winds, prompting mass evacuations and transport disruptions in several provinces. Reports detail varying evacuation figures and damage across affected areas.
The Guardian reports that Elon Musk's family foundation facilitated a trip by far-right activist Tommy Robinson to Moscow, where he met with Russian business figures and called for protests. The visit has sparked concern from UK political leaders about foreign interference, with police seizing Robinson's phones upon his return.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican from South Carolina and a key ally of President Donald Trump, has died at 71 after a brief and sudden illness. Tributes have come from figures including Ukraine's president and the Rwandan government, as his death prompts political calculations ahead of midterm elections.
Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in eastern China, prompting mass evacuations and widespread travel disruptions. The storm, roughly the size of France, has felled trees and caused flooding before weakening to a severe tropical storm.
A South Korean Navy sailor went missing during a patrol in the East Sea near the inter-Korean maritime border, prompting a search operation and a humanitarian appeal to North Korea for cooperation.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps closed the Strait of Hormuz after striking a vessel on an unapproved route, prompting new US military strikes. A Cyprus-flagged container ship was damaged, a crew member is missing, and tensions escalate as the US demands Iran publicly halt attacks on shipping.
German defense company Helsing manufactures its HX-2 combat drones at a secret factory in southern Germany, which has delivered thousands of units to Ukraine since late 2024. While Ukrainian soldiers have reported technical problems with the drones, Helsing says it is adapting them to frontline conditions. Russia, meanwhile, describes the factory as a legitimate military target and criticizes Western weapons cooperation with Ukraine.
A shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St Clair festival left two people dead and several injured, with police searching for a suspect. Authorities warned the public to avoid the area before later securing the scene.
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami and reach the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Norway took the lead through Andreas Schjelderup but had a second goal disallowed, while England's coach Thomas Tuchel described his team's performance as 'sloppy' and 'lucky'.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was struck, saying the waterway will remain closed until the end of US interference in the region. The US had previously demanded Iran open the strait, according to officials.
US Representative Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, an incident that has sparked debate over the details and the importance of IDF coordination. Israeli sources dispute parts of Khanna's account, while police arrested four suspects in a separate attack on a CNN crew.
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's Zhejiang province after lashing Japan's southern islands and prompting mass evacuations in Taiwan. The storm was previously linked to at least 17 deaths in the Philippines.
The family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black man found dead on Horn Island, Mississippi, after a Fourth of July trip with friends, is demanding answers. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is aiding the family with an independent autopsy, while authorities seek public help. The case has sparked racial tensions and speculation.
PVARA Chairman Bilal bin Saqib met with Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani for a 'constructive discussion' on the Shariah status of digital assets, following a fatwa that deemed cryptocurrency purchases impermissible. Saqib is pushing for a category-by-category assessment, distinguishing speculative tokens from asset-backed digital instruments.