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US President Donald Trump has suggested he might delay his departure from Europe to take part in the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran, while also joking about assigning credit or blame to Vice President JD Vance. The deal, which has already been electronically signed, is set for a formal ceremony in Switzerland, with negotiations expected to begin on a 60-day path toward a final agreement.
After the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that member countries agreed to increase deliveries of air defense systems, interceptors, and long-range weapons to Ukraine. The summit also discussed licensed military production in Ukraine, while US President Donald Trump commented on the scale of past US aid.
Ship-tracking data indicates three Iranian tankers have passed the US naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, carrying a combined 3.8 million barrels of crude oil. The move comes ahead of Friday's expected signing of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which could lead to sanctions relief and renewed oil exports.
Belarus has requested an extraordinary UN Security Council meeting over a drone attack on a bus carrying Belarusian children in Russia's Bryansk Region, with Russia's support. Minsk has also delivered a note of protest to Ukraine, demanding a thorough investigation and accountability, while CIS countries condemned the attack as incompatible with international law.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte reaffirmed US commitment to the alliance despite reductions in US contributions to NATO's force model, urging European allies to 'backfill' the gap. He outlined plans for a 'stronger European-led NATO' with Europeans assuming more responsibility in Europe and Ukraine.
China has released a white paper on global governance, urging a more just and equitable world order with stronger representation for emerging economies. Foreign Minister Wang Yi presented the document in Beijing, warning of multiple crises and calling for reinvigorated multilateralism while reaffirming support for the UN's central role.
Mike Collins won Georgia's Republican Senate runoff, setting up a November clash with incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Meanwhile, healthcare executive Rick Jackson defeated Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the gubernatorial primary. Results in Alabama and Oklahoma also reflected the mixed impact of Trump's endorsements.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned as 'reckless' the firing of warning shots by a Russian frigate at a UK-flagged yacht in the English Channel, an incident that Russia says was a preventive measure to avoid a collision. The encounter, which took place about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, caused no injuries or damage.
At the G7 summit in Evian, leaders from the world's major democracies agreed to strengthen Ukraine's air defences and increase sanctions pressure on Russia's oil and gas sector. The summit also saw US President Donald Trump sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, a move that leaders said could facilitate tougher measures against Moscow. However, Brazilian President Lula da Silva suggested that Western leaders are growing weary of the conflict and are seeking a resolution.
Russian experts detail the capabilities of the Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system, which they say effectively jams Starlink satellites used by the Ukrainian military. The system 'stuns' satellites for brief periods and can be upgraded or mounted on military hardware.
In his new memoir, US Vice President JD Vance recounts a 2024 Munich Security Conference meeting with a Ukrainian official, saying the US could not supply enough weapons to meet Kyiv's needs. He also writes about Putin's popularity among Russians and criticizes Western policymakers for avoiding uncomfortable truths.
Daniil Medvedev secured wins over Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Terence Atmane at the 2026 ATP Halle Open, playing under neutral status. He also moved up to 7th in the ATP Rankings, according to TASS reports.
The UK's most senior military officer has warned that Britain will have to 'dial back' military operations without extra funding, as former defence secretary John Healey and former minister Al Carns add their voices to criticism of the government's defence spending plans.
The European Union and the UK have scheduled a summit on 22 July to discuss a 'reset' in relations, focusing on a youth mobility scheme, trade in food and farm produce, and emissions trading. Talks remain complex, with the future of the youth scheme unresolved, and UK prime minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his government's stance against rejoining the EU.
US President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to address constraints in munitions production and supply chains, citing limited capacity and fragile dependencies. The move comes amid concerns that US stockpiles have been depleted by the war in Iran, though Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has downplayed such worries.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and European nations over Ukraine, accusing them of Nazi-style behavior and double standards. Wadephul, in turn, reaffirmed Germany's commitment to NATO and Ukraine, calling Russia the aggressor.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Evian-les-Bains, France, to attend the G7 summit as an invited partner country. On the sidelines, he met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, discussing bilateral ties and Canada's submarine acquisition project. Lee is scheduled to return home Wednesday, wrapping up his 10-day Europe trip.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Moscow and reiterated Turkey's willingness to host Russia-Ukraine negotiations. Russian officials expressed appreciation for Turkey's diplomatic efforts and readiness to resume talks from the 2022 Istanbul point. The visit included discussions on bilateral relations and Black Sea security.
Semyon Skrepetsky, a Russian artist known for satirizing Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in eastern Poland. Polish authorities have detained two Belarusian nationals and later a suspect using a Georgian passport. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the killing a likely political murder.
Germany and Poland mark 35 years since the Treaty on Good Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation, a pact that helped overcome decades of enmity. Recent defence agreements and shared responses to the Ukraine war are bringing the two nations closer.