China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.
Typhoon Maysak kills two and forces thousands to evacuate in China – The Guardian
- Typhoon Maysak kills two and forces thousands to evacuate in China The Guardian
- Typhoon Maysak Lashes China With Heavy Rain as Another Storm Nears The New York Times
- 900 snakes plague flood-hit villagers in southern China amid extreme weather South China Morning Post
- Flooding kills two in China's Nanning as east braces for super typhoon Reuters
- Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Leave ‘Queen’ Meloni alone, Belgian defense minister warns Trump – politico.eu
- Leave ‘Queen’ Meloni alone, Belgian defense minister warns Trump politico.eu
- Italy's Meloni seeks to avoid escalation after Trump revives personal feud Reuters
- Trump Reignites Tensions With Meloni Ahead of NATO Summit Time Magazine
- ‘Restraining order needed’: Trump shares doctored Meloni meme to reignite feud - Truth or Fake France 24
- Trump renews attacks on Meloni with ‘restraining order needed’ post Financial Times
Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada’s oil to the east – AP News
- Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada’s oil to the east AP News
- Alberta's new pipeline deal could allow Canadian oil to reach new countries. But will they want it? CBC
- Canada, Alberta announce new west coast oil pipeline to boost exports Reuters
- Trans Mountain 3.0 Revives Indigenous Pipeline Ownership Push Bloomberg.com
- Opinion: An Alberta-Ontario pipeline is a great idea. Let’s get one through Quebec as well The Globe and Mail
Cuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six months
People in Cuba already faced an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, largely due to a US blockade.
Cuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six months
People in Cuba already faced an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, largely due to a US blockade.
Russia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siege
The Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance.
Russia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siege
The Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance.
FIFA defends Balogun red card referee after Trump calls him ‘a bit suspect’
Raphael Claus is 'one of the world's leading professional referees', FIFA says, following Trump's comments.
FIFA defends Balogun red card referee after Trump calls him ‘a bit suspect’
Raphael Claus is 'one of the world's leading professional referees', FIFA says, following Trump's comments.
Balogun reprieve in vain as Belgium beat USA to set up Spain quarterfinal
Folarin Balogun's starting place, after a suspended red card, unable to influence USA, who succumb to superior Belgium.
Venezuela earthquakes death toll jumps to more than 3,500
Experts warn of an impending health crisis, with thousands sleeping in crowded temporary shelters.
Venezuela earthquakes death toll jumps to more than 3,500
Experts warn of an impending health crisis, with thousands sleeping in crowded temporary shelters.
‘MAGA agenda on display’: FIFA, Trump slammed amid Balogun red card row
Football experts, officials warn of 'dangerous precedent' set by FIFA after U-turn on red card for USA forward Balogun.
Mbappe calls Paraguayan lawmaker ‘despicable’ over racist attack
France captain Kylian Mbappe has condemned racist comments from a Paraguayan senator.
Mbappe calls Paraguayan lawmaker ‘despicable’ over racist attack
France captain Kylian Mbappe has condemned racist comments from a Paraguayan senator.
Spain’s ‘running of the bulls’ festival opens in Pamplona – DW.com
- Spain's 'running of the bulls' festival opens in Pamplona DW.com
- Five runners injured in first bull run at Pamplona festival Yahoo
- SLIDESHOW: Nappanee Fourth of JulySLIDESHOW: Nappanee Fourth of July Goshen News
- Spain Running of the Bulls McAlester News-Capital
- Revelers celebrate as the txupinazo, the traditional rocket marking the start of the San Fermín festival, in Pamplona, Spain, on Monday. Sandusky Register
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s capital ahead of key NATO meeting – The Washington Post
- Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s capital ahead of key NATO meeting The Washington Post
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 6, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia Strikes Kyiv, Ukraine’s Capital, on Eve of NATO Summit The New York Times
- Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 22 NPR
- Zelensky Urges 'Strong Decisions' at NATO Summit After Russia Launches Another Deadly Attack on Kyiv Time Magazine
Resistance and revenge – Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.