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Germany will join a French military nuclear exercise this year, marking a historic step in Franco-German defence cooperation. The move comes amid concerns over US security commitments to Europe and follows the collapse of a joint jet fighter project.
Russia has launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens. The attacks come amid a critical shortage of air defenses in Ukraine and escalating tit-for-tat strikes. Ukrainian officials urge allies for more interceptor missiles.
Colombia's incoming government has agreed with Israel to fully restore diplomatic and economic relations, reverse the rupture initiated by outgoing President Gustavo Petro, and open an embassy in Jerusalem. The agreement also includes withdrawing from a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Spain and Argentina play Sunday's FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, with Lionel Messi potentially in his last World Cup appearance and teenage star Lamine Yamal a focal point. Al Jazeera reports on the personal stories and logistics, while France 24 analyzes the tactical and broader cultural implications.
The US military has launched new airstrikes against Iran, described as a 'swift punishment' for an attack on a base in Jordan that killed two American service members. Iran's supreme leader warned of 'unforgettable lessons' if the US continues attacks, as the conflict escalates with strikes reported across the region.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan will travel to the U.S. this week for a shipbuilding ceremony, with expectations he may discuss the Coupang data leak investigation that has drawn U.S. criticism. The presidential national security office held a meeting on bilateral trade and security issues amid ongoing complaints from Washington.
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a prominent Cuban dissident artist and leader of the San Isidro Movement, has arrived in the United States after serving a five-year prison sentence. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed his arrival and called for the release of other political prisoners. Otero Alcántara was greeted by supporters in Miami.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said repeated US violations of a memorandum of understanding prove President Donald Trump's signature is 'utterly worthless and invalid.' He warned of 'unforgettable lessons' for the US from Iran and the 'Resistance Front.' The statement follows renewed strikes between Washington and Tehran after a ceasefire collapsed.
Prominent Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara has flown to the United States after serving a five-year prison sentence, with Washington urging Havana to release hundreds more political prisoners. He landed in Miami and said he would continue working for a free Cuba.
Tickets for the World Cup final at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium have surpassed $2.3 million on FIFA's resale platform, capping a tournament marked by record-high prices. Meanwhile, FIFA is selling pieces of the final's turf as memorabilia, with prices ranging from $450 to $1,200, and expects to earn over $11 million from the sale.
The Trump administration has finalised a sweeping overhaul of US visa rules for foreign journalists, replacing the decades-old 'duration of status' system with fixed-term admissions. Journalists on I visas will generally be admitted for up to 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days. The rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security, takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Dense smoke from Canadian wildfires has triggered air quality alerts across the eastern United States, shrouding the New York-New Jersey region days before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Organizers say they are monitoring conditions, while experts predict improvement by kickoff.
Iran's Health Ministry reports that at least 50 people have been killed and over 500 injured in US airstrikes over recent weeks, with casualties including women and children. The ministry also provided earlier figures of 14 dead and 78 injured from strikes on July 8-9, which it says occurred during a ceasefire.
Rodney Mims Cook Jr., head of the US delegation at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, called his participation a 'pivot' toward Russia and expressed readiness to negotiate direct air service resumption if President Trump approves. Cook Jr. also addressed the possibility of becoming the next US ambassador to Russia, which he said originated from the Russian side.
Andy Burnham, set to become UK prime minister, used his Labour leadership speech to reject 1980s economic policies linked to Margaret Thatcher and call for greater public control of services. Conservative figures and former Thatcher advisers have criticised the approach, while Burnham has appointed Ed Miliband as foreign secretary.
Overnight clashes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz have escalated the U.S.-Iran conflict, with the U.S. launching strikes on Iranian targets and revoking Tehran's oil sales waiver. Iran has retaliated with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait, raising fears that the preliminary ceasefire agreement will collapse.
Pakistan is reportedly negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait, which seeks a show of force similar to Islamabad's agreement with Saudi Arabia. The talks are at an early stage and could be complicated by US-Iran tensions, according to Reuters, as reported by Dawn and the Jerusalem Post. Pakistan also endorsed Saudi Arabia's recent air strikes in Iraq, reaffirming its defence commitments to Gulf partners.
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is facing a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge after allegedly crashing into a parked vehicle in Yountville, California, on July 3. No injuries were reported, and authorities said he did not have alcohol in his system. Pelosi has prior traffic infractions and pleaded guilty to DUI in 2022.
Iraq has signed dozens of agreements with American companies during a visit by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, including a deal to revive the Kirkuk-Baniyas crude oil pipeline. The move aims to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen disruptions due to the US-Israeli war against Iran. The US State Department has welcomed the plan, expecting American companies to play a key role.
US forces have carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting infrastructure and military sites, while Iran retaliates with drones and missiles against US-allied Gulf states. The conflict, triggered by US President Donald Trump's declaration that the peace deal is over, has caused a humanitarian crisis, with a desalination plant hit leaving 10,000 people without water.