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South American trade bloc MERCOSUR and European bloc EFTA sign a free trade agreement, setting up a free
Gang war in Haiti — South American trade bloc MERCOSUR and European bloc EFTA sign a free trade agreement, setting up a free trade zone of nearly 300 million people. [https://www.dw.com/en/south-ameri

Afghanistan–Russia relations, Recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Gang war in Haiti — Afghanistan–Russia relations, Recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Four people are injured in a hammer attack by a 20-year-old Syrian national on an Intercity Express train
Gang war in Haiti — Four people are injured in a hammer attack by a 20-year-old Syrian national on an Intercity Express train while it was between Straubing and Plattling in Bavaria, Germany. [https:/

According to the United Nations, over 90% of the Haitian capital city Port-au-Prince is now under the control
Gang war in Haiti — According to the United Nations, over 90% of the Haitian capital city Port-au-Prince is now under the control of violent gangs. [https://www.npr.org/2025/07/03/nx-s1-5455540/haiti-

Russia becomes the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
Gang war in Haiti — Russia becomes the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/russia-becomes-first-country-recognise-tal

Four people are injured in a mass stabbing attack by a man near a shopping mall in Tampere, Finland.
Gang war in Haiti — Four people are injured in a mass stabbing attack by a man near a shopping mall in Tampere, Finland. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/finnish-police-say-several-people-stabbed
Israeli airstrikes and shootings kill at least 94 Palestinians in Gaza, including 45 who were attempting to
2025 Gaza Strip aid distribution killings — Israeli airstrikes and shootings kill at least 94 Palestinians in Gaza, including 45 who were attempting to get humanitarian aid. [https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-ha
The South Korean National Assembly votes 173–3 with three abstentions to approve the nomination of Kim
Cabinet of Lee Jae Myung — The South Korean National Assembly votes 173–3 with three abstentions to approve the nomination of Kim Min-seok as the country's prime minister, despite boycotts from the People Po
The 3.500 years old Caral city of Peñico is discovered in Peru.
Cabinet of Lee Jae Myung — The 3.500 years old Caral city of Peñico is discovered in Peru. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07dmx38kyeo (BBC)]
Air traffic controllers in France go on strike to protest understaffing, management culture, and outdated
Cabinet of Lee Jae Myung — Air traffic controllers in France go on strike to protest understaffing, management culture, and outdated equipment. Hundreds of flights are delayed or cancelled, including at Char
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is passed by the United States House of Representatives in a 218–214 vote and
Cabinet of Lee Jae Myung — The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is passed by the United States House of Representatives in a 218–214 vote and is signed into law by President Donald Trump the following day. [https:
The Syrian transitional government unveils the new emblem of Syria, featuring a gold-coloured eagle, facing
Cabinet of Lee Jae Myung — The Syrian transitional government unveils the new emblem of Syria, featuring a gold-coloured eagle, facing to its right, with three five-pointed stars arranged in an arc above its
Christophe Mirmand is appointed the new minister of state of Monaco and will succeed acting Isabelle
Cabinet of Lee Jae Myung — Christophe Mirmand is appointed the new minister of state of Monaco and will succeed acting Isabelle Berro-Amadeï on 21 July. [https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2025/07/

At least five Ugandan soldiers are killed and some others are injured when a military Mi-24 helicopter part
Somali Civil War — At least five Ugandan soldiers are killed and some others are injured when a military Mi-24 helicopter part of the African Union peacekeeping mission crashes near Aden Adde airport
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders the indefinite suspension of air defense and weapon
United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine — United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders the indefinite suspension of air defense and weapon shipments to Ukraine, including Patriot interceptors and other missiles a
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso confirms that after his death there will be a reincarnated successor.
Succession of the 14th Dalai Lama — The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso confirms that after his death there will be a reincarnated successor. Chinese officials reject this statement and announce that the next Dalai La
Australia, India, Japan, and the United States announce a joint initiative to work towards securing minerals
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue — Australia, India, Japan, and the United States announce a joint initiative to work towards securing minerals necessary for new technologies and reduce reliance on Chinese sources.
Four people are killed and fourteen others are wounded in a drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in Chicago,
2025 Chicago shooting — Four people are killed and fourteen others are wounded in a drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in Chicago, Illinois, United States. [https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/artis-l
The Minor Planet Center confirms an interstellar object is transiting the Solar System on a hyperbolic
3I/ATLAS — The Minor Planet Center confirms an interstellar object is transiting the Solar System on a hyperbolic trajectory, the third of its kind to be officially confirmed. The object is l
Two farmers are killed in a wildfire in Catalonia, Spain, while three people die from heat-related causes in
2025 European heatwaves — Two farmers are killed in a wildfire in Catalonia, Spain, while three people die from heat-related causes in Sardinia, Italy, and a 10-year-old American tourist dies after collapsi
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian orders the suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue — Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian orders the suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency following the Iran–Israel war and the United States strikes on
American rapper and music producer Sean Combs is acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering and found
Trial of Sean Combs — American rapper and music producer Sean Combs is acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering and found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. [https://
Ford recalls more than 200,000 vehicles due to a software defect that can cause the backup camera to fail,
3I/ATLAS — Ford recalls more than 200,000 vehicles due to a software defect that can cause the backup camera to fail, raising the risk of crashes. [https://apnews.com/article/ford-safety-reca
Six people are killed and 29 others are missing when a ferry carrying 65 people capsizes off the coast of
2025 European heatwaves — Six people are killed and 29 others are missing when a ferry carrying 65 people capsizes off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/world/asia/bali-ferry
Australian airline Qantas is hit by a cyberattack affecting a third-party platform used by its call centre,
Trial of Sean Combs — Australian airline Qantas is hit by a cyberattack affecting a third-party platform used by its call centre, compromising the personal data of up to 6 million customers. [https://ww