The men's Ukrainian national épée fencing team won silver medals at the World Championships in Hong Kong. This is the first team award for Ukraine at world championships since 2019.
Google expands access to the agentic AI assistant Spark, announced at I/O. The assistant is available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, but does not work in the European Economic Area.
Arkady Dvorkovich, former deputy prime minister of Russia, suspended his duties as FIDE president after EU sanctions. His duties will be temporarily performed by Vice President Viswanathan Anand.
The decision was made at the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan. This confirms the threats due to the Russian occupation of Crimea and illegal excavations.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha met with a delegation of representatives from 23 OSCE countries. He emphasized the need to release the Ukrainian SMM OSCE staff members whom Russia has been holding since 2022.
On July 19, Spain and Argentina will play in the World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium. Spain could win its second title, while Argentina aims to defend the trophy.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations with Russia in Turkey. One of the outcomes could be a ceasefire, but the Russian Federation has not yet agreed.
Ukraine and European partners have founded the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, which is launching the creation of a joint anti-ballistic system FREYJA. Well-known European defense companies are joining the project launch.
On July 15, the national teams of England and Argentina will determine the second finalist of the 2026 World Cup. The winner will face Spain in the final on July 19.
Guido Crosetto proposes expanding European defense beyond the EU to include the United Kingdom, Norway, Turkey, and Ukraine. He also emphasized the need to strengthen cybersecurity and create a center for combating hybrid warfare.
The Iranian delegation at the negotiations in Switzerland protested against verbal threats from US President Donald Trump. Trump threatened to take control of the Strait of Hormuz if no agreement is reached.
Planned talks between the US and Iran in Bürgenstock were canceled after US Vice President JD Vance postponed his trip. The decision was made by the Swiss Foreign Ministry; the reasons have not been officially specified.
U. S. Vice President JD Vance has postponed a planned visit to Switzerland for talks with Iran on its nuclear program due to complex logistical circumstances. Iran is also delaying the dispatch of its delegation because of Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
Svyatoslav Pavlyuk spoke about the development of renewable energy to reduce imports. Currently, it is only capable of powering critical urban infrastructure.
The US and Iran have signed a peace agreement remotely for the second time. The parties have disagreements regarding the scheduled meeting in Switzerland this Friday.
Lula urged Trump not to interfere in the Brazilian elections following his criticism. The president's opponent is Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of a Trump ally.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry is considering the possibility of a personal meeting between Trump and Pezeshkian to sign an agreement. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday in Switzerland.
Dynamo will play against PAOK in case of success, while LNZ and Polissya will face Gent and Copenhagen. The qualifying matches will take place on July 23 and 30.
General Staff confirmed the strike on the tanker FINA A and bridges, including the one across the North Crimean Canal. Control points in several regions and the Russian Federation were also attacked.
Dynamo will play against Romanian side Universitatea in the first round of the Europa League qualifiers. The matches will take place on July 9 and 16; the "White-Blues" will host their home European competition matches in Lublin.
The Ukrainian president is ready to meet with Putin in a neutral country, but rejects Moscow. Organizing negotiations through US mediation is currently extremely difficult.
Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense and licenses for anti-ballistic systems with the G7. Partners will provide a winter energy package and assist with reconstruction.
Putin's spokesperson invited Zelenskyy to Moscow and rejected his proposals. A visit by Trump's representatives is expected after the signing of the memorandum in Switzerland.
In Geneva, Zelenskyy discussed with Parmelin the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense and sanctions against Russia. The parties also reviewed issues of energy support and the situation at the front.
Trump reported free passage for oil tankers from the Strait of Hormuz after an agreement with Iran. The industry still considers transit through this region risky.
World leaders supported the US-Iran deal. Israel has reportedly not yet signed the agreement and maintains a military presence in so-called "security zones" in Lebanon, as well as in Gaza and Syria.
The parties agreed on a complete ceasefire and the lifting of the naval blockade. The official signing of the agreement will take place on June 19 in Switzerland.
In a referendum, 55% of Swiss citizens voted against limiting the country's population. This decision will preserve the free movement of labor with the European Union.
In Geneva, 16,000 security forces will maintain order during a protest of 50,000 people. Shops and banks are boarding up windows due to the threat of riots.
Only 11% of Europeans consider the US an ally, which is a historic low. The majority of those surveyed favor European weaponry and funding their own defense.
