The New York Times
Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Wildberries warehouses caused losses of 480 billion rubles, exceeding the annual budget of the Irkutsk region. The marketplace lost a third of its warehouse capacity, while the Russian government does not plan direct payments to sellers.
U. S. President Donald Trump secretly switched to a C-32A military aircraft while departing Turkey because of a credible threat of assassination by Iran. The old Air Force One was used as a decoy, and the journalists on board were unaware of the switch.
Taiwan, following Ukraine’s example, is creating fleets of aerial drones and unmanned strike boats to repel a possible invasion from China. Taiwanese officials are trying to emulate the Ukrainian “David versus Goliath” approach.
The Pentagon revoked former U. S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s access to classified information over the alleged disclosure of information about the Air Force One aircraft. Kendall denies the allegations, stating that he always followed the rules.
Researchers used the Evo 2 AI model to create new viruses, 16 of which proved capable of reproducing in bacteria. The technology could open up new possibilities for medicine and biotechnology.
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will not join street actions in his support, but does not condemn the protesters. He does not plan to go into opposition to Zelenskyy during the war.
Iran promised a "retaliatory strike" after the drone attack in the Caspian Sea, considering Ukraine's Black Sea ports as targets. Diplomatic efforts, including a conversation between the foreign ministers, calmed the situation.
US intelligence believes that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more interested in creating nuclear weapons than his predecessor. After US strikes, Iran moved centrifuges to an underground facility, preserving its uranium stockpile.
The US conducted a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting command centers and drone storage facilities. The price of oil exceeded $100 per barrel for the first time since May after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers.
Iran refused the temporary truce deal proposed by the US, which was brought to Tehran by the Prime Minister of Iraq. Tehran insists on resolving the issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz before any ceasefire.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani analyzes legal mechanisms for executing the ICC arrest warrant for the Prime Minister of Israel. He considers Netanyahu a war criminal but acknowledges the limitations of his authority.
Trump claimed that China bought, stole or hacked tens of millions of voter documents. US intelligence believes the data was collected for influence campaigns, not election fraud.
A new monkey species, Colobus congoensis, has been discovered in the DRC, marking the fifth new species of African monkey in 75 years.
The Japanese government stated the need for more effective countermeasures against foreign intelligence after the NYT publication about Russia using the country as a "spy den". According to the publication, 90% of Russian missiles and drones contain Japanese components.
U. S. President Donald Trump officially notified Congress of the defensive strikes against targets in Iran on July 7. This reignites the debate over the president's authority to wage war without congressional approval.
After mass expulsion from Europe, Russian intelligence officers relocated their espionage activities to Japan. They steal high-tech components for the Russian military-industrial complex.
Ukraine and Iran have brought the military plans of the Russian Federation and the US to a stalemate. Now Putin and Trump are trying to achieve the surrender of their opponents through negotiations.
White voters without a college degree have become mass-disillusioned with Trump's economy. Approval ratings among this key electorate have fallen to 33-47 percent.
The Trump administration plans to reduce the number of fighter jets from 150 to 100 and withdraw part of the fleet. This will limit the Alliance's reconnaissance capabilities.
Beijing has confirmed the detention of US citizen Min Jing in the city of Kunming. The Myanmar affairs analyst is suspected of espionage and threatening national security.
The artist is suspected of violence against 13 women between 1997 and 2019. Bruel denies the allegations but has canceled all performances until September.
An Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz; two crew members were rescued. This is the first loss of an Apache in the conflict, and the causes are currently being investigated.
The US House of Representatives has approved a resolution to withdraw troops from Iran. The document was supported by 215 congressmen; it must now be considered by the Senate.
Instead of quick solutions to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Trump has faced protracted conflicts. Analysts point to a lack of systematic US diplomacy.
HBO has officially confirmed that the series Euphoria will conclude with its third season. The reasons for the finale include filming delays and the busy schedules of its star-studded cast.
The Brazilian Fonseca knocked Djokovic out of Roland Garros, coming back from two sets down. The Serb lost his chance for a 25th title due to injuries and fatigue.
The Trump administration revoked the visa of a Xinhua journalist following the expulsion of a NYT correspondent from China. The publication urged both countries to reconsider the decision.
Bernardo Arévalo refuted reports of a new agreement with the US regarding strikes against drug trafficking. The deployment of foreign troops requires authorization from the country's Congress.
Iran reported minor injuries to Mojtaba Khamenei following a February attack. Authorities deny reports of severe burns and amputation previously cited by Western media.
Trump has delayed $14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan for the sake of negotiations with China. The fate of air defense and missile deliveries now depends on decisions from Beijing.