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The University of New South Wales has overtaken the University of Melbourne in the QS World University Rankings 2027, marking a historic shift in Australia's higher education landscape. While Australian universities improved overall, experts caution that rankings have limited relevance for domestic students amid funding and staff concerns.
US President Donald Trump joined French President Emmanuel Macron for a private dinner at the Palace of Versailles, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event drew both praise and criticism in France, reflecting tensions over Trump's policies and style.
At the G7 summit in France, leaders are focusing on the US-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump says the deal will be signed on Friday in Switzerland, while discussions include a possible maritime mission and alternative energy routes.
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.
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.
Pakistan is facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including eight fishermen rescued by a British vessel and 22 crew members from a US-interdicted oil tanker. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the move, highlighting close coordination with Iranian, US, and UK authorities.
A new hard-right party, Restore Britain, led by Rupert Lowe and backed by Elon Musk, is challenging Nigel Farage's Reform UK in a by-election. The party's tougher stance on immigration has drawn criticism from the Daily Mail, which labeled it the 'new home for neo-Nazis'.
The BBC has pulled its documentary series with presenter Ashley Cain following revelations about his history of abusive and misogynistic social media posts. The corporation acknowledged its vetting procedures failed, and reports also detail alleged misconduct during a Las Vegas production.
France's domestic intelligence agency DGSI will replace US tech firm Palantir's AI tools with those of French company ChapsVision, as announced by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The move aims to reduce 'strategic dependency' on US-controlled technologies, with France investing €655m in its own AI capabilities.
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.
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.
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.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, killing all eight people on board during a routine test mission. The base has grounded operations while the cause remains under investigation. The long-serving strategic bomber has been used in multiple conflicts over decades.
Elon Musk has announced legal action against German public broadcaster ZDF over a report that he says misrepresented his position on anti-migrant protests in Northern Ireland. ZDF has removed the disputed passage, conceding the wording was 'misleading.' The protests followed a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously wounded.
US Vice President JD Vance has described the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a 'very general document' with specifics to be resolved in technical negotiations. The agreement, set for a ceremonial signing in Geneva, has drawn scepticism from Senate Republicans demanding more transparency, while Turkey's ruling party has voiced support and accused Israel of trying to undermine the process.
Kim Leadbeater, sister of murdered MP Jo Cox, says political hatred in the UK is likely worse now than before the 2016 Brexit referendum. Her comments come amid concerns over far-right unrest, social media amplification, and the legacy of Cox's call for 'kinder, gentler politics.'
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi used the G7 summit in France to deepen ties with Italy, pitch a critical minerals stockpile plan, and leverage her rapport with Donald Trump to bridge divides within the bloc. As she seeks to cement an 'Iron Lady' image, her approach draws both praise and criticism.