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Canada selected Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred bidder for its patrol submarine project, which involves up to 12 diesel-electric submarines. South Korea's Hanwha Ocean-led consortium was named as the 'reserve supplier.' Analysts see the outcome as a test of whether geopolitics outweighs commercial competitiveness.
Hundreds of thousands mourned Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with a poet calling for the death of US President Donald Trump. The funeral coincides with ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US to end the war that led to Khamenei's death in an airstrike.
Iranian diaspora activists protested at US embassies in several cities against the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, following a call from Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. Meanwhile, Tehran has issued an indictment against Pahlavi and opposition broadcasters, accused of instigating January protests.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says European allies and Canada are on track to match US defense spending, projecting a $258 billion increase in 2025-2026. The two-day leaders' summit in Ankara will focus on turning pledges into capabilities, with Ukraine's president attending a dinner hosted by Turkey's president.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are spending around 4% of GDP on defense and announced tens of billions in new contracts, including $40 billion for drone defense. Hungary pledged to reach 5% of GDP by 2035, while reports highlighted Europe and Canada's spending trajectory.
Brazilian presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro has urged the Trump administration to postpone proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods until after October's election, prompting accusations from President Lula of lobbying for the tariffs and committing 'treason.' Bolsonaro denies the allegations, arguing the tariffs would benefit Lula politically.
FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of the US-Belgium match at the 2026 World Cup, prompting an appeal from the Belgian FA and criticism from former FIFA vice president Vyacheslav Koloskov. Balogun played in the match, which the US lost 4-1, and later commented on the controversy.
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara amid renewed US criticism and European pledges of €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine, while Russia denounced the summit's decisions. The meeting highlighted the alliance's debates over burden-sharing and collective defense.
Britain said its aircraft carrier in the Norwegian Sea was approached by a Russian patrol aircraft, which was then escorted away by UK fighter jets. The incident occurred ahead of a NATO meeting in Ankara, where members are set to pledge €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
Britain and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Russian scientists and research institutes allegedly involved in developing chemical weapons, including toxins linked to the death of Alexei Navalny. The measures follow Western accusations that Moscow violated the Chemical Weapons Convention, while Russian officials maintain Navalny died of natural causes.
A riot at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka, sparked by clashes between rival drug gangs, has killed at least 28 people and injured more than 100. The government has launched investigations and transferred hundreds of inmates, while the Indian High Commission is in contact over the death of an Indian national.
FIFA has suspended the one-match ban on US striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, after President Trump reportedly lobbied for a review. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from UEFA and the Belgian football federation, who argue it undermines the integrity of the game.
A wildfire in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people from towns near the Spanish border, scorching 4,600 hectares. The EU is sending waterbombing aircraft, and officials warn of deteriorating conditions. An arrest has been made in Spain related to the fire's origin.
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its government in the Gaza Strip, clearing the way for a US-backed technocratic committee to take over civilian administration. The move comes as the ceasefire brokered by the US in October 2025 remains fragile, with unresolved issues over disarmament and Israeli military control.
At least 25 people were killed and more than 100 injured in clashes between two groups of prisoners at a jail in Negombo, Sri Lanka, officials confirmed Monday. The violence, which began on Sunday, prompted the Sri Lankan military to be placed on standby, with injured inmates taken to local hospitals.
Seven OPEC+ producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to increase oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day from August, marking the fifth consecutive monthly hike. The move comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz gradually returns to normal following the US-Israeli war with Iran, though output remains below pre-conflict levels.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 14 people and wounding about 60, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike came on the eve of a NATO summit, prompting urgent calls from President Zelenskyy and EU leaders for more air defense support.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized after he said on a comedy podcast he would 'shag' singer Kylie Minogue, prompting criticism from female lawmakers and opposition figures. The incident has sparked debate about politicians engaging with new media outlets.
China has officially denied reports that it trained Russian servicemen, with the Foreign Ministry calling the claims 'slander and defamation.' The reports, which allege high-level military cooperation, have drawn concern in Europe, though Beijing maintains its balanced stance on the Ukraine crisis.
Israel's rescue delegation completed its week-long aid mission in Venezuela following twin earthquakes, working with local forces on search-and-rescue operations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the delegation's efforts, while reports offer varying casualty figures, ranging from 2,300 to 3,800 dead.