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Coupang Inc. paid $250,000 to lobby the White House, House, and USTR in Q2 via Ballard Partners. The move came as a House Judiciary Committee report and a White House official criticized South Korea's probes into Coupang's data leak as 'discriminatory.'
Buenos Aires city officials have erected barricades around the Obelisk monument ahead of the Argentina-England World Cup semi-final, following violent celebrations after the team's Round of 16 victory over Egypt. Vice-President Victoria Villarruel added to the charged atmosphere with a social media post calling the English 'usurping pirates', while a security plan for the Atlanta match includes bans on Malvinas-related items.
Andy Burnham has indicated he will not push for immediate wealth tax increases if he becomes prime minister, aiming to avoid division and reassure businesses. He also outlined proposals for business rates changes and public ownership plans, while facing significant fiscal challenges.
Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester mayor, is set to become the UK's next prime minister after being the only candidate to replace Keir Starmer. His rapid rise draws criticism over lack of scrutiny, while he pledges continuity on NATO and tougher Israel sanctions.
France's National Assembly has approved a bill creating a legal right to assisted dying under strict conditions, after years of debate. The bill sets out eligibility criteria, safeguards, and a process for patients to request lethal substances with medical support. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu plans to refer parts of the bill to the Constitutional Council for examination.
A Kenyan High Court has refused to grant Rastafarians the right to smoke marijuana on religious grounds, ruling that they failed to prove it is a necessary part of their worship. Judge Bahati Mwamuye called for a wider national debate on drug policy, while the community plans to appeal.
The UK government has launched a consultation on banning unlicensed casinos from sponsoring sports teams, potentially affecting Everton, Chelsea, and other clubs. The move aims to protect vulnerable people and reduce money laundering risks, with a ban possible by August 2027.
The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, 2026, one year after it was signed, alongside the Double Contribution Convention. The deal eliminates tariffs on nearly all British tariff lines and a substantial portion of Indian trade, with phased cuts on additional lines.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said NATO's actions in the Arctic significantly increase the risk of unintended incidents, warning the region is becoming a zone of militarization and geopolitical confrontation. Separately, TASS reported that a group of 12 NATO countries is preparing a new naval mission to strengthen security in the North Atlantic and the Arctic, an initiative attributed to US pressure for Europe to take on more responsibility within the alliance.
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the global economy has largely used up its capacity to absorb energy shocks, with oil reserves depleted and inventories near operational minimums. The warning comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted amid the US-Iran conflict, threatening further economic damage.
England and Argentina are set to face off in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, reviving one of football's most storied rivalries. The match carries echoes of past controversies, from the 1966 'animals' incident to Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal, set against the backdrop of the Falklands War.
As Argentina and England prepare to meet in the World Cup semifinal, the long-standing territorial dispute over the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands has resurfaced, with Argentine officials and the public drawing on historical memories. The match is seen as less symbolically charged than the 1986 encounter, but the political undertones remain.
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered an emotional farewell at his final Prime Minister’s Questions, saying his political journey is over. He is set to hand over to Andy Burnham, who pledges to end political instability and has appointed Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting to key cabinet roles.
The family of Craig Foreman, a British citizen jailed in Iran on espionage charges, says a judge extended his sentence by two years for speaking to the media. Reports also detail hunger strikes, denied medical care, and a lack of family contact for the couple.
In July 1938, representatives from 32 countries met in Evian, France, to discuss the plight of half a million Jews in Nazi Germany. Despite the urgency, no nation offered to take in significant numbers, a failure that sent a clear signal to the Nazi regime.
Border controls between Spain and Gibraltar have been dismantled after a post-Brexit treaty between the UK, EU, Spain, and Gibraltar. The agreement removes the border fence, brings Gibraltar into the Schengen area, and allows residents to cross with residence cards. Officials hailed the deal as historic, while the status of Gibraltar remains contested.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said he would have considered postponing his September meeting with Nigel Farage had the central bank known about the parliamentary inquiry into the £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Bailey defended the Bank's independence and insisted he can spot and resist lobbying, as Farage faced a byelection amid boycotts from major parties.
London mayor Sadiq Khan has backed calls for a maximum workplace temperature in the UK, as pressure grows on the government to protect workers from repeated heatwaves. Green MP Hannah Spencer is introducing a bill to pave the way for such a limit, while unions have long demanded a cap of 30C (27C for strenuous work). The government has so far announced only a consultation, with no plans for a mandatory limit.
The border fence between Gibraltar and Spain was removed at midnight as a new EU-UK treaty came into force, integrating the British territory into the Schengen Area. Crowds on both sides celebrated the end of routine checks, while officials described the moment as historic.
Russian attacks on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa have killed at least three people, according to local officials, as Ukraine's drone forces strike Russian vessels in the Black Sea. The escalation comes amid a broader conflict over shipping routes crucial for grain exports, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visiting Kyiv to discuss defense integration.