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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his country's NATO defence spending after US President Donald Trump called past efforts 'ridiculous'. Merz said Germany is doubling its defence budget within four years, while NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara next week.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has arrived in Tehran to attend the farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as special envoy of President Vladimir Putin. The visit includes meetings with Iranian leaders and participation in mourning events scheduled through July 9.
Bilateral trade between India and Russia reached a record $68.69 billion in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, according to India's Commerce Secretary, with a goal of $100 billion by 2030. Separately, Russian diplomats report over 70,000 Indian citizens working in Russia, highlighting growing labor mobility cooperation.
As Morocco and Canada prepare to face off in the World Cup Round of 16, Al Jazeera previews the match, reports coach Mohamed Ouahbi's bold claim that Morocco can win the World Cup, and provides predicted lineups for both teams.
Sakhalin Region Governor Valery Limarenko announced that Drone ID technology developed by GLONASS will enhance drone safety in the region, with mandatory connection to a unified identification system since March. Separately, a ZALA T-20 drone completed a 420-km flight between the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin, marking a successful integration into Russian airspace.
Russian new vehicle sales rose sharply in June 2026, with passenger car deliveries up 29% year-on-year and the broader market expanding by more than a quarter. First-half figures from different industry bodies show growth ranging from 10% to 16% depending on the vehicle categories covered.
Russian officials, including State Duma Committee head Leonid Slutsky and Ambassador Andrey Kelin, have expressed skepticism about any shift in British policy toward Russia following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation. They cite the Labour Party's continued support for Ukraine and London's confrontational stance as reasons for the ongoing crisis in bilateral relations.
Recent polls by Russian state-affiliated pollsters show public trust in President Vladimir Putin ranging from 69% to 76.7% between mid-June and early July 2025. Approval of the government and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin also varied, with party support led by United Russia.
Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin criticized British policies on Ukraine, warning that the British elite is deluded in believing it can escalate support for Kiev without consequences. He also commented on UK military spending plans and London's role in Europe's militarization, while Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Britain's uranium supply to Ukraine.
Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik reported that 204 children were affected by Ukrainian military attacks between April and June, including 21 killed. He also provided broader casualty figures since 2014 and discussed exchanges of fallen soldiers' bodies.
Russian LNG exports to the European Union rose 17% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching about 13.4 bcm, according to TASS calculations based on Bruegel data. Spain increased purchases, making Russia its third-largest supplier. The EU Council has finalized a ban on Russian LNG imports starting in 2027.
Rodion Miroshnik, Russia's ambassador-at-large, stated that Ukrainian attacks have killed 422 civilians and injured thousands in the second quarter, a 76% increase from the previous quarter. He also alleged that Western-supplied weapons were used in attacks on civilian infrastructure across 42 Russian regions.
Authorities in Monaco have identified a woman as the main suspect in a parcel bombing that injured three members of the same family, reportedly targeting a Ukrainian-born businessman. The suspect has been spotted in Germany, and an arrest warrant with an Interpol red notice has been issued. French and Monégasque investigators are cooperating, ruling out terrorism and pursuing charges of attempted murder.
Nato leaders gather in Ankara on July 7-8 to address challenges including European burden-sharing, defence spending, and managing tensions with the Trump administration over Greenland and the Iran war. Secretary-General Mark Rutte seeks to maintain unity and keep the US committed to the alliance.
Interpol has identified 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska as the main suspect in Monday's parcel bombing in Monaco that wounded a Ukrainian-born oligarch and two others. An arrest warrant has been issued, and a Red Notice has been posted. The attack reportedly targeted Vadym Yermolaiev, a sanctioned businessman with ties to Russia.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Iran to attend the funeral of assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a high-level Pakistani delegation. The funeral, scheduled to begin July 4 in Tehran and conclude in Mashhad on July 9, draws international representatives from China, Russia, and India, amid a fragile ceasefire.
Russian overnight attacks killed at least four people in Ukraine, including a child under two, and injured ten more. The strikes came as Kyiv held a day of mourning for victims of a previous deadly attack, while President Zelenskyy cut short a visit to Ireland.
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, France 24 examines how a long-standing rivalry with Britain, the shock of the Battle of Saratoga, and Enlightenment ideals drove France to support the American Revolution—at great cost to its own monarchy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed the strategic partnership between Russia and Belarus, highlighting cooperation in high-tech sectors, shared historical ties, and the goal of defending their interests internationally. The statements came in messages marking Belarus' Independence Day and a Union State forum.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to attend the NATO summit in Ankara before making a state visit to Mongolia, where he will hold a summit with President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. The visit marks the first by a South Korean president to Mongolia in 15 years, with Lee also expected to participate in a business forum and the Naadam Festival.