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Russian missile strikes on Kyiv have resulted in casualties and injuries, with conflicting reports on the death toll. The attacks triggered fires across the city and affected residential areas, while a humanitarian response has been mobilised by local community leaders.
Preliminary results show São Tomé and Príncipe's President Carlos Vila Nova has been re-elected with over 55% of the vote, avoiding a run-off. The election highlighted tensions between Vila Nova and his former party, the ADI, amid concerns over low voter turnout.
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a prominent Cuban dissident artist and leader of the San Isidro Movement, has arrived in the United States after serving a five-year prison sentence. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed his arrival and called for the release of other political prisoners. Otero Alcántara was greeted by supporters in Miami.
Kylian Mbappe netted twice in France's third-place play-off defeat to England, taking his World Cup tally to 22 goals and surpassing Lionel Messi as the all-time leading scorer. He also finished as the top scorer of the 2026 tournament with 10 goals.
A trademark application for “The Spirit of Anchorage” was filed in Russia, reportedly for perfume products, while a prominent academician dismissed the phrase as a journalistic invention rather than a serious diplomatic term.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui arrived in Moscow on July 18 for an official visit, where she met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The two agreed to accelerate bilateral cooperation, with Russia expressing support for North Korea's sovereignty and Pyongyang supporting Moscow's policies on Ukraine. The visit comes amid deepening ties since the 2024 comprehensive strategic partnership treaty.
Andrey Rublev won the Bastad ATP tournament after defeating Luciano Darderi in the final, securing his 18th career singles title. The Russian also advanced through the semifinals by beating Alejandro Tabilo in a three-set match.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Wildberries logistics centers in Russia have caused casualties and fires, leading to suspension of operations at some warehouses and prompting a Russian official to vow retaliation. Kyiv says the facilities store drone components for Russia's military.
Ukrainian drone attacks on logistics warehouses in western Russia killed at least eight people and wounded dozens, according to Russian officials. The strikes hit two Wildberries facilities and caused a fire at an oil depot, as Ukraine intensifies its long-range campaign.
Rodney Mims Cook Jr., head of the US delegation at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, called his participation a 'pivot' toward Russia and expressed readiness to negotiate direct air service resumption if President Trump approves. Cook Jr. also addressed the possibility of becoming the next US ambassador to Russia, which he said originated from the Russian side.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova has sent multiple appeals to United Nations officials regarding recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions, including a drone strike on a civilian bus in Belgorod. She has also prepared responses to UN requests for information and plans to submit reports to international bodies about alleged human rights violations in Ukraine. The reports come from Russian state media TASS.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that a Geran-3 Seeker drone destroyed a fuel depot in Chernigov Region used by Ukrainian troops, and a Geran-4 Seeker drone struck a railway locomotive in Zaporozhye Region. The strikes are part of ongoing Russian military operations behind enemy lines.
A Ukrainian drone strike on a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tambov Region killed seven night-shift workers and injured as many as 25 people, according to regional Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov. The attack, described by the governor as a deliberate act of terrorism against civilians, occurred in the early hours of July 18.
Acting UN Under-Secretary-General Alexander Zuev said the UN counterterrorism unit is facing funding difficulties as the 2026 budget was approved at $3.45 billion, 7 percent lower than a year earlier. Russia, a top donor to the office, has called for optimizing its work, according to TASS reports.
Rahm Emanuel's speech at Tel Aviv University, where he warned Israel about losing international legitimacy, has ignited a debate within the Jerusalem Post over the Democratic Party's shifting stance. Commentators offer divergent views on the influence of the Progressive faction and the impact of recent political events.
Russia has used UN platforms to accuse Western countries of using Ukraine as a bargaining chip in a hybrid war and of whitewashing Kyiv's alleged crimes. Moscow convened an informal Security Council meeting on the topic, while its diplomats criticized UN human rights bodies for inaction.
Ukraine's government has appointed Andrey Sibiga as acting foreign minister and Yevgeny Khmara as acting defense minister, pending parliamentary approval. The appointments come as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle, though a military analyst has voiced concerns over Khmara's role.
An oil tanker was damaged by two drone strikes near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in the Black Sea, causing a fire that was extinguished by the crew. The consortium reported that oil loading has been stopped and described the incident as a terrorist attack, noting that this is the fifth act of aggression against its civilian facilities.
Russian officials have dismissed European Union and NATO allegations of 'malicious cyber activities' as unfounded, while counter-accusing the West of aiding Ukraine's cyber operations. The Kremlin also warns that EU and Dutch actions are pushing toward large-scale conflict, and vows response to sanctions.
Russian officials accuse Ukraine of refusing to recover fallen soldiers' bodies, citing a recent exchange where 501 bodies were returned to Ukraine versus 31 to Russia. Moscow claims Kyiv is hiding its true losses and avoiding embarrassment ahead of NATO summit.