Australian actor Julian McMahon, known for his roles in the series "Charmed" and "Nip/Tuck", as well as Doctor Doom, died at the age of 56. His death on July 2 in Florida was confirmed by his wife, who noted that he bravely fought cancer.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) withdrew its inspectors from Iran due to a new Iranian law that criminalizes the activities of international monitoring missions. This decision caused concern among Western countries and intensified the isolation of Iran's nuclear program.
In the temporarily occupied territories, Russian instructors are conducting courses for young people, teaching them to identify "disloyal residents" and write denunciations. Special emphasis is placed on teenagers to expand the repressive apparatus.
In central-south Texas, a sudden flood along the Guadalupe River has led to the death of at least 13 people. Around 20 children from a local summer camp are considered missing after the camp was submerged by water.
The European Union and Moldova signed a declaration condemning Russia's military aggression against Ukraine and hybrid attacks. The document also demands the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria.
US President Donald Trump signed a bill that raises the national debt limit by $5 trillion, cuts social programs, and increases military funding. The document also provides for tax breaks and funding for combating illegal migration.
The Austrian Foreign Minister condemned the Russian shelling of Ukraine on July 4, 2025, during which the Polish consulate in Kyiv was damaged. She called for increased pressure on Russia to achieve peace.
Russia is trying to legalize fake "referendums" in the occupied territories by putting pressure on the UN. Documents regarding the "legitimacy" of the annexation of Kherson region were handed over on behalf of Saldo, which the CNS considers invalid.
On July 4, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv Oblast with Shahed drones, hitting Chuhuiv and Kupiansk. As a result of the strikes, five civilians were injured, including a 12-year-old boy.
Hamas responded positively to the ceasefire proposal in Gaza, but demands more reliable guarantees for ending the war. Negotiations with other Palestinian factions preceded the official response.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the US has not stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine, but has only reviewed the supply of specific components. This happened after Meloni's conversation with Donald Trump, where issues of Ukraine and customs were discussed.
On July 4, the Russian army attacked a 53-year-old resident of Komyshany near Kherson with a drone. The man was hospitalized with a mine-explosive injury.
Over the past day, the Russian occupation army lost 1120 servicemen and dozens of units of weaponry. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 04.07.25 amounted to over a million personnel.
In Kyiv on July 4, due to a night attack, traffic is partially blocked on Zhmerinska, Yakuba Kolasa streets and Vidradny Avenue. Trolleybus routes No. 41 and No. 27 have been changed, and passenger trains heading west are delayed.
The Security Information Service of the Czech Republic (BIS) will check Czech companies that may be exporting equipment for weapons production to Russia. This follows statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the supply of machine tools to the Russian Federation.
As of July 4, 2025, there are no enemy Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are two Russian ships, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
On July 4, hot weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +35° in the south. Parts of the country will be covered by rain with thunderstorms and gusts of wind, especially the northern and western regions.
As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv on July 4, railway infrastructure was damaged. Passenger trains in the western direction are delayed by up to 2 hours, Kyiv City Express changed its route.
On the night of July 4, Fastiv district of Kyiv region was subjected to a missile attack, which caused significant destruction to residential and industrial sectors. Rescuers extinguished a fire on the roof of a multi-story building and seven private garages, with no casualties.
Ryanair is increasing the maximum dimensions of under-seat carry-on baggage from 40×25×20 cm to 40×30×20 cm, which increases the bag's volume from 20 to 24 liters. These changes will be implemented in the coming weeks and will exceed the minimum dimensions recommended by the EU.
On the night of July 4, Kyiv was covered in smog due to a high concentration of combustion products caused by fires resulting from a massive Russian shelling. Residents are advised to close windows after the air raid alert ends.
DeepState analysts reported the occupation of Milove and Stroivka in Kharkiv Oblast. The enemy also advanced near Topoli, Fedorivka, and in Piddubne.
On the night of July 3, the Kyiv region was massively attacked by ударні безпілотники (strike drones). Damage was recorded in five districts at 11 locations, including multi-story buildings.
Donald Trump stated that the US did not stop supplying weapons to Ukraine, despite concerns about the depletion of its own arsenals. He criticized the Biden administration for excessive withdrawal of weapons from the US.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Beijing cannot allow Russia to be defeated in the war against Ukraine. He explained this by fears that the US would then fully shift its attention to China.
On the night of July 4, Kyiv was subjected to a massive attack, which caused fires. There are victims. Many residential buildings were destroyed, cars were damaged. The consequences of enemy shelling were recorded in various areas of the Ukrainian capital.
Three Democratic senators have launched an investigation into the absence of new US sanctions against Russia during the first five months of the Trump administration. They state that this allows Putin to continue the war in Ukraine and call for increased pressure on the aggressor.
Russia officially recognized the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan by accepting the credentials of the new ambassador. This decision was made by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the suggestion of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
On the night of July 4, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine due to the threat of Kinzhal missiles from Russian MiG-31Ks. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a missile threat.
In Bucha district of Kyiv region, on July 3, damage to a four-story apartment building and a private residential building was recorded as a result of an attack by Russian UAVs. Air defense forces are operating in the region, and enemy targets have been shot down.
