Associated Press

A suicide bomber carried out an explosion in the crowded St. Elijah Church in the Dwelaa district of Damascus. Syrian security forces surrounded the incident site.

Europe has been hit by its first summer heatwave, causing temperatures of up to 40°C in some regions and prompting emergency measures. The Netherlands is canceling events, and Germany is preparing for thunderstorms that will bring down temperatures.

More than 100 Napoleon relics, including his iconic bicorne hat, are on display in Paris before one of the most important auctions. The exhibition, with hypnotic music and mist, allows visitors to touch history.

A large-scale operation "Orange Shield" has begun in The Hague to ensure the security of the NATO summit. 27,000 police officers and 10,000 soldiers are involved, streets are blocked and traffic is restricted.

The US State Department has resumed the process of issuing student visas, requiring applicants to provide access to social media. The goal is to identify hostile attitudes towards the USA. New applicants who refuse may be denied a visa.

The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier changed course and is heading to the Middle East due to growing tensions between Israel and Iran. The US is redeploying military resources to the Far East due to the threat of Iranian retaliation.

The world's largest museum, the Louvre, has suspended operations due to a strike by employees. Workers are demanding better working conditions and increased staffing due to excessive tourism.

Donald Trump will meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 summit. In addition to a personal meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, a bilateral meeting is planned with the involvement of assistants from both leaders.

Protests against excessive tourism took place in Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Demonstrators are demanding a rethinking of the economic model that fuels the housing crisis.

US President Donald Trump discussed Israel's operations with national security advisors. The White House did not disclose any details of the meeting or its duration.

J. D. Vance met with Republican Senator Ron Johnson to persuade him to support Trump's tax and spending cut package. The bill has a lot of criticism due to the consequences.

Trump said he is not worried about the situation in Los Angeles and the National Guard will remain there as long as there is danger. The deployment will last 60 days and cost $134 million.

The deployment of US federal troops in Los Angeles to suppress protests will last 60 days. The US Secretary of Defense said it would cost $134 million.

The US Secretary of Health accused members of the vaccination committee of conflicts of interest and fired them. This decision has sparked criticism and accusations of politicizing the committee.

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel. This happened after Israeli soldiers intercepted a ship with humanitarian aid that was heading to Gaza.

Iran's intelligence minister said his agency had obtained important documents about Israel's nuclear program. This may increase tensions amid the IAEA vote on the nuclear deal with Iran.

A US appeals court has allowed Trump to bar some journalists from "restricted areas", including the Oval Office and Air Force One. AP had previously filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.

In response to the launch of two rockets from Syria, Israel launched artillery strikes on Syrian positions. The responsibility for the shelling was claimed by the group "Brigades of the Martyr Muhammad Deif".

A nearly 200-year-old condom decorated with erotic painting is on display in the Netherlands museum. It was made from a sheep's appendix, probably as a souvenir from a brothel.

American actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. She is known for her roles in the TV series "Desperate Housewives" and "Young Sheldon."

The UN demands a 20% staff reduction to overcome the financial deficit. Layoffs will occur in many departments, including humanitarian and refugee support offices.

The US has reopened the ambassador's residence in Damascus after a 12-year break in diplomatic relations. This indicates a warming of relations between the US and Syria. Representatives of the two countries signed an agreement on energy development.

At least 88 people have died as a result of the flood that flooded the city of Mokwa on May 29. Rescue operations are ongoing, as many are still in danger.

Elon Musk is officially stepping down as an advisor to Trump, having achieved less success than planned. During his tenure, he managed to make statements regarding Ukraine and provoke a number of conflicts.

The collapse of a glacier in Switzerland has highlighted the risks of global warming. Scientists have acknowledged the irreversibility of glacier loss, which threatens many regions, including the instability of mountain rocks.

Israel has supported the new US proposal for a temporary truce with Hamas. This was stated by the White House press secretary, adding that negotiations are ongoing, as Hamas has not yet agreed to the terms.

Netanyahu has agreed to the US proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages. Hamas has confirmed receipt of the proposal and is studying it.

Russia is holding Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians in 300 locations, including occupied territories and Belarus. No one has access to them, not even the Red Cross.

Since the beginning of the invasion, over 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war have died in Russian detention facilities. Examinations of the bodies have revealed numerous traces of violence, torture, and lack of medical care.

In Liverpool, a 53-year-old man drove into a crowd of fans, injuring more than 45 people, including children. Police say it was not a terrorist attack, the driver acted alone.