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A record-breaking heatwave continues to grip Italy and the Balkans, causing hundreds of excess deaths, disrupting daily life, and fueling wildfires. Temperatures have neared 40°C, with red alerts across Italy and the Balkans, while forecasts indicate the heat will persist and possibly intensify next week.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute as Brazil edged Japan 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32. Casemiro had equalised after Japan's Kaishu Sano opened the scoring, and Brazil now face the Ivory Coast or Norway in the last 16.
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear President Donald Trump's appeal of a $5 million verdict in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual abuse and defamation. The decision upholds the 2023 jury verdict, and Trump's Justice Department has separately opened a criminal investigation into Carroll.
Nabih Berri, Lebanon's Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally, denounced the US-brokered agreement with Israel, warning it could divide the country and vowing to block its approval in parliament. The deal, signed Friday, aims to gradually restore Lebanese sovereignty and disarm non-state groups, but Hezbollah has rejected it as a surrender.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that $6 billion of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar would be released, citing the interim deal with the U.S. as a victory. However, tensions remain high after recent attacks in the Persian Gulf and internal disagreements between civilian leaders and the IRGC over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
India dispatched a delegation led by Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita to Tehran for the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The choice has drawn criticism from a former Indian ambassador, while President Pezeshkian has invited PM Modi to the burial ceremonies.
Andy Burnham has outlined plans to relocate parts of the Downing Street operation to Manchester and oversee a major transfer of power from Whitehall to local communities if he becomes prime minister. The proposals centre on tackling regional inequality through devolution, a 10-year living-standards mission and expanded mayoral powers. Celtic administrations have voiced scepticism about the approach to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A shooting at a youth welfare facility in Stade, northern Germany, left six people dead. Police detained suspects, and reports suggest a possible personal dispute, possibly linked to a child custody case.
Five people were killed and several others wounded in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Stade, northern Germany. Police arrested two people, including the suspected gunman, and said there is no ongoing threat to the public. The motive remains unclear, though one report cited a family dispute.
Rescue teams in Venezuela are in a race against time to find survivors after twin earthquakes killed at least 1,450 people, with hopes fading as the 72-hour rescue window passes. International aid pledges from the EU and China arrive as the government faces criticism over its response.
Iranian and US technical teams are set to meet in Doha in the coming days to continue implementing a memorandum of understanding, after weekend strikes threatened the fragile accord. The interim agreement aims to end four months of conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States and Iran have agreed to pause mutual attacks 'for now' and renew talks in Doha, Qatar, to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, reported by several outlets citing senior U.S. officials and Axios, comes amid recent escalation and technical negotiations continue, with Iran seeking management rights and the U.S. prioritizing free traffic through the strategic waterway.
Almost 300 people who tested positive for Ebola in DR Congo are unaccounted for, raising concerns about gaps in tracking. The outbreak has caused over 1,100 cases and 291 deaths in DR Congo, with 20 cases in Uganda and one in France. WHO projections suggest up to 8,000 cases by September and a 70% chance of spread to South Sudan.
The US Supreme Court is set to conclude its term with several major rulings pending, including cases testing Trump's presidential powers, election laws, and transgender athlete bans. The court has already delivered victories to Trump on immigration and a loss on tariffs.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia will continue its offensive in Ukraine despite fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on oil infrastructure, and dismissed Ukraine's proposal for a mutual halt to long-range strikes. He acknowledged the strikes have caused fuel shortages but insisted they do not affect the front lines.
Planned anti-Hamas protests in Gaza on June 26 drew almost no public response, with reports indicating Hamas used intimidation, threats, and armed deployment to suppress dissent. The IDF had prepared for potential riots along the Yellow Line, but the demonstrations did not occur as anticipated.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to at least 1,450, with tens of thousands still missing. Rescue crews, including international teams, are racing against time after the critical 72-hour window closed, though some survivors have been pulled from the rubble.
An Israeli search and rescue delegation has arrived in Venezuela to assist in recovery efforts after multiple deadly earthquakes. The delegation, comprising 16 rescue personnel and other professionals, is working alongside local forces. Meanwhile, Venezuela's Jewish community has launched an emergency fundraiser, and the death toll has risen above 1,400.
A shooting at San Pedro Square in San Jose, California, which serves as a World Cup fan zone, left one person dead and another seriously injured. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide, and no World Cup matches were being screened at the time.
Rescue teams in Venezuela race against time to find survivors of twin earthquakes that struck the northern coast, with the death toll nearing 1,500 and tens of thousands reported missing. International teams have joined the effort, while the government faces criticism over its response amid a deep economic crisis.