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Russian forces launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv, striking residential buildings and killing at least 30 people, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, which President Zelenskyy had warned about, prompted Poland to scramble fighter jets as a preventive measure.
Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv overnight killed at least 13 people and injured over 80, with a hotel and residential buildings damaged. Mayor Vitali Klitschko called it the 'most massive enemy attack,' and President Zelenskyy renewed pleas for air defense supplies.
A week after twin earthquakes killed nearly 2,300 in Venezuela, hopes of finding more survivors fade while survivors face acute food shortages. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of mourning as the UN estimates 50,000 missing.
Swedish Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari brought her three-month-old son, Adam, to an EU ministerial meeting in Luxembourg, saying it was possible to be both 'a present minister and a present mother.' The move, welcomed by fellow ministers, highlighted Sweden's generous parental leave system, which has become a political flashpoint in the election campaign.
The United States secured a historic 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance to the World Cup last 16, with Folarin Balogun scoring before being sent off and Malik Tillman adding a late free-kick goal. The win ends a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage victory and sets up a clash with Belgium.
Overnight Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens, according to local authorities. President Zelenskyy had warned of an impending assault and cut short a visit to Dublin.
Iran announced it will use part of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country, following talks in Doha. The move comes under a memorandum of understanding that halted the war between Iran and the US, with both sides offering differing details on the amount and purpose of the funds.
Indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Doha have concluded with both sides reporting progress, including the establishment of a communications channel to address breaches of their memorandum of understanding. President Donald Trump says the denuclearisation of Iran is moving well, while mediators Qatar and Pakistan describe positive momentum.
Two Russian climbers scaled the Empire State Building's spire, unfurled a peace banner, and staged an apparent marriage proposal before being arrested by New York police. They face charges including burglary and reckless endangerment.
The United States has declined to renew the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, missing a July 1 deadline for a 16-year extension. The pact remains in force but will now face annual reviews, creating economic uncertainty across North America as trade officials push for changes.
Iran announced the establishment of a communication channel with the US to report breaches of the memorandum of understanding, following indirect technical talks in Qatar. The talks also covered the use of $6bn in frozen assets and progress on nuclear discussions, with US Vice President JD Vance stating the negotiations are going well.
Two people climbed the Empire State Building's antenna, unfurled a banner about the power of love, and staged an apparent marriage proposal before being arrested. The incident drew reactions from onlookers and police, with the climbers later identified as Russian daredevils Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus.
The trial of Yorgen Fenech, accused of ordering the 2017 car-bomb murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has begun in Valletta. Prosecutors allege he paid €150,000 to hitmen and financed their legal defense, while witnesses have described the moment of the explosion. The case also saw two former political figures accused of involvement.
Nigeria says it will pursue compensation from South Africa for property and businesses abandoned by Nigerian citizens who left amid anti-migrant protests. More than 600 Nigerians have been repatriated so far, while South African officials say those flown home were in the country illegally and reject compensation claims.
A US Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday, leaving one service member missing and three others injured but stable. The US military has suspended its search for the missing sailor, and the cause of the incident remains under investigation with no indication of hostile action.
The United States has announced it will not renew the USMCA trade deal in its current form, as confirmed by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexico's Economy Minister. The decision triggers a review process that could lead to annual negotiations, creating uncertainty for businesses in the three countries.
China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress came into effect on July 1, 2026, aiming to forge a shared national identity among its 55 ethnic minority groups. The law has drawn criticism from rights groups, the UN, Taiwan, and the Australian government, who warn it could threaten minority freedoms and enable transnational repression.
The Board of Peace, created under US President Donald Trump, declared that UNRWA is excluded from Gaza's future, prompting Palestinian Authority officials to reject the move as politically motivated. Israel's COGAT launched a pilot program relocating security screenings for returning residents, while the IDF reported killing a Hamas commander.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF will only partially withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, contradicting US statements about a full pullout. The pilot withdrawal program in southern Lebanon will focus on areas between the Yellow Line and the Litani River, while Katz cited the continued presence of Hezbollah fighters.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains a threat, directly contradicting the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding that calls for an immediate halt to fighting on all fronts. France has urged Israel to stop hostilities and called on the US to pressure Israel, as continued clashes threaten the fragile agreement.