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The UN expresses deep concern over ongoing drone attacks in Sudan. The ICC is preparing investigations into atrocities in Sudan's war, while the AI for Good Summit is underway in Geneva. An artist's music was removed from Apple following controversy over AI use in vocals.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky stated technical details with the US must be finalized before Kyiv can manufacture Patriot air-defence missiles. Ukraine's interceptor stockpiles are being outstripped by Russia's ballistic missile attacks.

Tuareg separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front and their jihadist allies attacked a convoy of Russian soldiers and Malian troops en route to reinforce a military camp in the northern town of Anefis. The attack occurred as the convoy was heading to the besieged location.

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on July 9, with President Trump stating the ceasefire is 'dead.' Iran's health ministry reported at least 14 deaths and over 70 injuries from US attacks, prompting Tehran to target US assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented NATO leaders with a vintage revolver and a box of ammunition following a summit in Ankara.

British politician Nigel Farage faces Count Binface in a self-triggered byelection as he is investigated for not disclosing a £5 million donation from Christopher Harborne. The probe is examining the non-disclosure of the donation from a Thailand-based cryptocurrency billionaire.

Iran's funeral for Khamenei, marked by mass processions and anti-Trump slogans, is being used to showcase the regime's resilience amid renewed US-Iran strikes. The event reflects a shift from a theocratic to a nationalistic military leadership structure.

Intercommunal violence has surged in Chad, with five incidents reported last month and over 300 killed in two years. The UN warns of escalating violence across the Lake Chad basin, citing 5,700 deaths since November and thousands displaced.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 600 confirmed deaths, according to the UN health agency. The case fatality rate is 34 percent, as reported by the WHO.

The European Parliament declared a climate emergency in 2019, but the EU continues to struggle with severe heatwaves and heat domes. This summer's record-breaking temperatures are causing widespread suffering, raising questions about whether the EU has neglected short-term measures to address these crises.

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European Commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism, discusses the importance of sustainable transport for strategic independence. He is the guest on the 'Talking Europe' program.

Jordan intercepted eight Iranian missiles that entered its airspace. The incident highlights ongoing regional tensions between Jordan and Iran.

US and Iran have resumed strikes, escalating tensions with a threat of full-scale war. Iran is concluding a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed with family members on February 28 during the US-Israeli war's first day. His son Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly since his appointment.

The World Cup quarter finals feature a rematch between France (Les Bleus) and Morocco (The Atlas Lions), who previously faced in the 2022 Qatar World Cup with France advancing to the final. The match is described as highly anticipated.

Andy Burnham is a candidate to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader, with nominations opening on July 9. Nigel Farage is competing against Count Binface in an election in Clacton.

Graham Platner, the Senate nominee for Maine, has withdrawn from the race following sexual assault allegations. He denies the accusations but cites loss of party support as the reason. The Senate seat is crucial for Democrats aiming to regain control in the midterm elections.

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes for two consecutive days near the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions also reported in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. Despite Trump stating readiness to confront Iran, questions remain about his willingness to risk political fallout from escalating conflict.

On 14 July 2016, Nice was struck by a deadly terror attack when a truck plowed into crowds on the Promenade des Anglais during Bastille Day fireworks, killing 86 and injuring hundreds. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack. A decade later, teams revisited the site to speak with survivors.

French rivers are drying up due to prolonged heatwaves, with 16% of waterways affected in June compared to 6% in June 2025. The drought is described as arriving early and with exceptional severity, prompting emergency measures in some regions to save fish in rivers.

The US granted Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defence systems to counter Russian missile attacks. The decision was announced during a meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO summit, following Russian strikes that killed at least seven people.