Reuters

A plane with released prisoners from Russia and Belarus has landed at Cologne airport. Among those released are prominent oppositionists, journalists and foreign citizens exchanged for a Russian killer and spies.

In the UK, a 17-year-old has been charged with the murder of three girls and the attempted murder of 10 people. The attack took place at a summer camp in Southport during a dance workshop.

US diplomat Brian Nichols said that Nicolas Maduro should concede defeat in the Venezuelan elections. Maduro declared victory, which led to demonstrations in the country.

Berlin was relieved to hear that Rico Krieger, who was sentenced to death in Belarus, has been pardoned. Germany will continue to campaign for his speedy return home.

G7 ministers expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela and concern over the election results. They called for the publication of detailed results and a peaceful resolution of the situation amid the protests.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran, prompting threats of Israeli retaliation. The assassination heightened concerns about the expansion of the Gaza conflict to the Middle East.

The city of Venice has limited the size of tourist groups to 25 people and banned the use of loudspeakers by guides. Violators face fines of 25 to 500 euros.

Brent and WTI crude oil futures rose by $2 after the assassination of the Hamas leader in Iran. The rise in prices came despite concerns about weak demand in China and expectations about OPEC+ decisions.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has declared his readiness to defend Israel in the event of an Iranian attack. At the same time, the United States seeks to reduce tensions in the Middle East and solve problems through diplomacy.

The Pew Research Center has conducted a poll on Americans' attitudes towards US policy on Ukraine. It revealed differences between Republicans and Democrats on the issues of supporting Ukraine and assessing the threat from the war.

The U. S. Deputy Secretary of State said he expects India to cooperate more actively with Ukraine. Indian media reports that Prime Minister Modi may visit Ukraine in August, which would be his first visit since the Russian invasion.

Organizers have authorized the Olympic triathlon competition in the Seine after water quality improved. The decision was made based on the latest analyzes, despite the overnight rain.

Massoud Peseshkian became the new president of Iran, taking the oath of office amid chants of 'Death to America and Israel'. He promised to improve international relations and ease domestic restrictions, but continued his anti-American rhetoric.

The Israeli Defense Forces reported the killing of Fouad Shukr, a Hezbollah leader, during an attack on Beirut. Hezbollah had previously denied this information, claiming that Shukr had survived.

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris received 43% of voter support, compared to 42% for Donald Trump. Harris strengthened her position after Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race.

Russia has authorized the use of cryptocurrencies in international trade to circumvent Western sanctions. The new law will come into force in September, but will not affect the ban on cryptocurrencies in the country.

Donald Trump is launching a $10 million advertising blitz in six US states. The goal is to counteract Kamala Harris's growing popularity among voters after Joe Biden endorsed her candidacy.

In Hunan province in southern China, heavy rain and flooding after Typhoon Hemi killed 4 people. Thousands of residents have been evacuated, and large areas of crop land have been flooded.

During her visit to Beijing, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni promised to resume cooperation with China. She signed a three-year action plan and seeks to expand economic cooperation between the two countries.

The Israeli Cabinet of Ministers authorizes the government to decide on a response to the rocket attack on the Golan Heights. The attack killed 12 teenagers and children, and Israel and the United States blame Hezbollah.

A large-scale glacial flood has occurred in southern Iceland, flooding the ring road and partially destroying a bridge. The weather service reports an extremely large scale of the flood, but there are no casualties.

In northern Mali, rebels reported the killing and wounding of dozens of soldiers and mercenaries from the Wagner PMC. The Malian army confirmed the loss of two soldiers, and Russian bloggers reported the deaths of at least 20 Wagnerites.

A major wildfire caused by winds and lightning is raging in the northwestern United States. The fire has already covered 1600 square kilometers of territory, threatening several cities.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken criticized China's escalation and illegal actions in the South China Sea.

A rocket attack on a soccer field in the Golan Heights kills 11 people, including children. Israel blames Hezbollah.

At the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris, the announcer introduced the South Korean team as the DPRK. The IOC apologized for the mistake, and the IOC president plans to speak with the South Korean president.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects to approve the terms of a $50 billion loan to Ukraine by October. The funds are to be provided from frozen Russian assets, which are to remain blocked until the loan is repaid.

The G20 countries agreed on the need to tax the super-rich. The proposal calls for a 2% tax on wealth over $1 billion, but faced a negative reaction from some countries.

Russia has begun using new, cheap drones to detect Ukraine's air defense systems. The drones are equipped with cameras and SIM cards of Ukrainian operators to transmit images to the Russian military.

European Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni announced the possibility of concluding a G7 framework agreement on a $50 billion loan to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets by October 2024. The loan would be issued from $300 billion of frozen Russian assets.