In Paris, due to record heat, the daily death toll rose to 109, compared to the usual seven. The emergency service recorded 30 cardiac arrests and the hospitalization of a patient with a temperature of 43.7°C.
In Pakistan, a militant rammed into the headquarters of the "Pakistan Rangers", after which a shootout occurred. The group "Jamaat-ul-Ahrar" claimed responsibility, three soldiers were killed.
Armed militants attacked a farming community in Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria, killing at least 15 people. The attack occurred on Friday in the Talata Mafara area.
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has reached at least 1,430 people. The head of the National Assembly called this the most catastrophic event in 123 years.
Oleksandr Lunin was arrested after a video address in which he demanded a meeting with Putin. He stated that the army could turn its weapons on the Kremlin.
Serbian President Vučić announced his resignation within a few weeks and the holding of early elections. The statement was made amid anti-corruption protests following the tragedy in Novi Sad.
In Denmark, the air temperature reached 36. 6°C, setting a new record. The previous maximum of 36.4°C had stood since 1975.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that he opposes further military and financial support for Ukraine. He wants the delegation to go to the NATO summit without a mandate to approve new contributions.
Russian security forces conducted a search at the home of serviceman Oleksandr Lunin, who recorded a video address to Putin. Law enforcement officers seized flash drives, computers, and disks.
Member of the Russian State Duma committee Andrei Kolesnik stated that Moscow does not rule out attacks on European factories that produce drones and missiles for Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia will be forced to carry out such strikes.
Comedian Vladimir Vinokur and other performers refused to perform in Crimea. The security situation was cited as the reason, with some concerts postponed indefinitely.
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Putin's actions and hinted at abandoning the agreement on Russia's control over Donbas. Officials doubt that the statements will translate into concrete actions.
Israel carried out a drone strike on southern Lebanon after the agreement on a phased troop withdrawal. Hezbollah refused to support the deal, calling it a waste of sovereignty.
The US expanded the shipping route off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz to increase capacity. This may indicate a weakening of Iran's influence over one of the world's most important maritime trade routes.
Apple and Microsoft have raised prices on iPad, Mac and Xbox due to the global memory chip shortage. Micron's CEO stated that improvement in the situation is possible no earlier than 2028.
Aerial photographs of La Guaira state show massive destruction of residential areas and infrastructure. The acting president called on citizens not to visit the disaster zone.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem called the agreement between Israel and Lebanon invalid and vowed to continue armed resistance. An Israeli drone struck Lebanon, as confirmed by the military.
Over 800 flights delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick airports due to thunderstorms. Eurocontrol forecasts new thunderstorms from Spain to Sweden.
In occupied Crimea, due to fuel shortages, gasoline sales have been introduced using QR-coupons with a limit of 20 liters. The reason was strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which complicated logistics across the Crimean Bridge.
A magnitude 6 earthquake occurred in the Afghan Hindu Kush region, with tremors felt in Kabul and Pakistan. There is no information about casualties or damage so far.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol and Synelnykove districts more than 40 times. A man died, a 21-year-old wounded person was hospitalized in serious condition.
Turkey has declared its readiness to provide a platform for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the need to intensify the diplomatic process.
The European Union is paving the way for over €700 million in investments in Ukrainian defense technologies. The funding will be directed toward scaling up the production of drones and other military solutions.
The Commercial Court of Kyiv declared the auction for the sale of a special permit for granite extraction illegal due to anti-competitive actions of participants. The purchase and sale agreement and the permit itself have been canceled.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced preparations for President Trump's visit to India in early 2027. Negotiations on a trade agreement are in their final stages.
In Sumy, after a Russian strike on a residential area, rescuers freed a person from a damaged building. The fire has been extinguished, preventing its spread to neighboring homes.
Putin and Lukashenko hold talks for the second day in a row, today in an expanded format with delegations. The agenda is not disclosed, they are likely discussing military integration.
The SBU released photos and videos of the prisoner exchange, within which Ukrainian defenders and civilians returned home. Among those released are seven civilians detained for assisting the Security and Defense Forces.
Georgian volunteers Ihor Bekurashvili and 30-year-old Georgiy Damenia were killed in battles against Russian occupiers. Mourning services will be held in the coming days.
Russian troops on June 27 attacked gas stations in Derhachi twice in less than an hour. As a result of the second strike, a 41-year-old woman was injured.
