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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, reaffirming ties. Xi replied vowing long-term stable relations. The exchange follows their June summit in Pyongyang and precedes the 65th anniversary of the bilateral treaty.
The US Commerce Department lifted export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models, allowing the company to restore global access. The decision followed security concerns that had prompted a June 12 ban, with Anthropic agreeing to cooperate on security protocols.
South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has reiterated the need to consolidate the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies into a single institution, citing the need to break down service silos and address demographic challenges. Alumni associations and retired brass have called on the government to halt the plan, arguing it is being pushed without sufficient review and risks undermining military expertise.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are level on seven goals each in the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot, after Haaland's double against Brazil. Messi later moved ahead with his eighth goal against Egypt, according to Al Jazeera coverage.
Russian officials said the UN has not provided substantive responses to Moscow's appeals regarding a strike on a college in Starobelsk that killed 21 people. Moscow has handed over evidence and offered to arrange a UN delegation visit to the site.
India is reportedly in early-stage talks with the UAE to sell defence systems including the BrahMos supersonic missile and Akashteer air defence system. The potential deal is seen as a step in India's push to become a serious arms exporter, though it would require Russia's approval for the BrahMos sale.
The US and European powers have failed to agree on a new high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Washington backing an Italian diplomat who some say has little knowledge of the country. Russia has criticized the maneuvering, warning that bypassing the UN Security Council undermines the Dayton Agreement.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a £15bn defence investment plan aimed at modernising Britain’s armed forces, but analysts warn of job losses from cuts elsewhere and question whether spending will meet Nato targets by 2030.
Russian authorities said they shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks, including 419 drones on Tuesday, with a six-month-old baby killed in the Moscow region. The reports come amid an ongoing Ukrainian long-range drone campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure, while Russian strikes in Ukraine killed two people and injured six others.
Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a £298 billion defence spending plan over four years, including £15 billion in additional funding. The plan prioritises drone warfare and autonomous systems, with over £5 billion allocated for drone transformation and significant investment in the Global Combat Air Programme.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki is reportedly considering limiting contact with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky amid plans to create a Ukrainian heroes' pantheon including Stepan Bandera. Tensions have risen since Zelensky named a military unit after UPA heroes, leading to the revocation of a Polish state award and reciprocal measures from Kyiv.
Germany's domestic intelligence agency BfV reported that the number of AfD members with potential for right-wing extremism rose by 40% in 2025, reaching 28,000. The annual report also highlighted growing threats from foreign powers, particularly Russia, and noted that right-wing extremism remains a larger threat than far-left extremism.
In a telephone conversation, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed preparations for the upcoming 12th Forum of Interregional Cooperation in Omsk. Tokayev also shared impressions from his Brussels visit, which resulted in agreements with the EU worth over $12 billion.
The Bank of Russia purchased yuan on the domestic market with settlements on June 29, 2026, in the amount of 5.5 billion rubles ($70.56 million), according to data published on the regulator's website. The central bank also conducted yuan purchases with settlements on other dates, including June 30, July 1, and July 6.
In his latest briefing, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the death of a child in a drone attack, ongoing discussions on fuel imports, and the resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He also commented on threats against Belarus and talks with Belgrade over NIS.
Vyacheslav Fetisov has said a return friendly match between Russian and US hockey teams could take place in the United States. The initial game is set for July 1 in Moscow, and the event is a goodwill initiative by the chambers of commerce of both countries.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has called on the international community to pay attention to what he described as crimes by the Kiev regime against civilians, following the death of a six-month-old baby in a drone attack near Moscow. Russia also reported downing 419 Ukrainian drones overnight, while officials and lawmakers condemned Western silence on such incidents.
The International Skating Union (ISU) has partially lifted protective measures imposed on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete as neutrals starting in the 2026-27 season. The decision, announced via ISU Communication 2469, permits participation in individual and team events under strict neutrality conditions.
Russian Foreign Ministry official Rodion Miroshnik reported that Ukrainian attacks killed over 40 civilians, including two children, and injured 285 others over the past week, with drones causing most casualties. He also accused Ukrainian forces of using remote mining and attacking medical facilities.
An explosion at a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening wounded three people, two critically. Authorities have ruled out terrorism, but the Minister of State called it 'very likely an attack.' Among the injured is Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, who has been under Ukrainian sanctions since 2023.