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Mohammed al-Wahidi, a Gaza aid worker known for organising World Cup screenings for displaced children, was killed in an Israeli air strike. His death has sparked an outpouring of grief across the territory.
A Russian diplomat says Germany, Japan, and Italy's votes against a UN resolution condemning the glorification of Nazism show that the UN charter's 'enemy states' provisions remain relevant. He also accuses Western countries of rewriting history to challenge Russia's UN Security Council seat.
The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to remain high through next week. Western Europe has recorded its hottest June on record, and scientists warn that climate change is making such events more likely and intense.
Iranian forces launched attacks on US military targets in Gulf states, including Bahrain and Kuwait, in retaliation for American strikes, straining a three-week-old ceasefire. Iran also buried its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while Israel's defence minister warned it could resume its campaign against Iran. US President Donald Trump said he believed the ceasefire was over.
Russia's acting UN envoy Anna Yevstigneyeva accused Western Security Council members of being accomplices in crimes in Ukraine and of disregarding civilian casualties, while reiterating that Russia will not accept ultimatums. Her remarks were made at UN Security Council meetings addressing a strike on a bus in Russia's Bryansk Region and broader Western involvement in the conflict.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been described as the fastest-growing ever, with death toll exceeding 600. Reports across outlets put confirmed cases between 1,759 and 3,360, reflecting a rapid escalation as the virus spread to new provinces.
India and Australia have signed a series of agreements covering civil nuclear energy, maritime security, and critical minerals, alongside a new defence and security declaration. The pacts aim to deepen military cooperation and advance economic ties, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of a peaceful Indo-Pacific.
A UN Fact-Finding Mission has concluded that atrocities committed by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in el-Fasher, including mass killings and gang rapes, constitute genocide. The mission warns of similar patterns emerging in el-Obeid and calls for accountability, while the RSF denies the allegations.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN Chiefs of Police Summit 2026, including with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who appreciated Pakistan's role in promoting peace. Naqvi also met his Russian and Chinese counterparts to discuss security cooperation, and with Sri Lanka's public security minister to boost coordination on narcotics and police training.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received multiple foreign honours during diplomatic visits, including a controversial Seychelles award created just for him, complete with a certificate containing spelling errors. Reports detail a pattern of awards, raising questions about their significance and diplomatic implications.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Mozambique as part of his African tour, offering support against the insurgency in Cabo Delgado and discussing economic cooperation. He also criticized the West's stance on Ukraine, while Mozambique expressed appreciation for Russian aid.
The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its 2026 global growth forecast for the second time this year, citing the lingering effects of the war in the Middle East on energy markets. The IMF now expects the world economy to grow 3% this year, with an AI-driven technology boom only partly offsetting the shock.
Rahm Emanuel, a veteran Democrat and potential 2028 presidential candidate, delivered a speech at Tel Aviv University criticizing Netanyahu's policies and calling for a new US-Israeli alliance. He argued that unconditional support has led to a prime minister who ignores American concerns, and he proposed a 23-state solution while warning against West Bank annexation.
The United States and Iran have traded multiple rounds of strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran launching attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation. The exchanges threaten a fragile ceasefire and a memorandum of understanding signed in June.
The United States has carried out new waves of strikes against Iran, targeting missile and coastal defense sites in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over and vowed to hit Iran hard, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on Gulf states and claimed strikes on US-linked facilities. Oil prices surged amid fears of renewed conflict.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican national, was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. While ICE claims he rammed an officer's vehicle, witnesses and his family dispute this, prompting calls for an independent investigation and protests in Houston.
The United States has carried out a new round of airstrikes on Iranian targets, responding to a drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes, which targeted missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions, mark an escalation despite a fragile ceasefire agreement. President Trump warned of further action, while Iran has yet to comment officially.
Yorta Yorta/Dja Dja Wurrung woman Ruth Langford, also known as Tipruthanna, is defending herself against a trespass charge stemming from an anti-logging protest in Tasmania, arguing she had a cultural obligation to protect the land. The Hobart Magistrates Court heard testimony from witnesses including Palawa elder Uncle Jim Everett, and viewed body camera footage of her arrest. Langford has pleaded not guilty and requested the case be heard on country, a request that was denied.
Human Rights Watch has denounced Tunisia's crackdown on political opponents and human rights activists, joining UN experts and civil society in condemning systematic repression five years after President Kais Saied seized extraordinary powers. The UN Human Rights Chief and other experts have called on the government to halt prosecutions of judges, lawyers, and defenders, while also highlighting the perilous situation of sub-Saharan migrants expelled to the borders.
The Board of Peace, established by US President Donald Trump, is planning a pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, according to an official. The plan faces hurdles, including Hamas's refusal to disarm and the NCAG's inability to enter Gaza, while a leaked draft resolution shows the board seeking legal immunity.