Armed conflicts and attacks
Middle Eastern crisis
The Israel Defense Forces announces that it has eliminated Hamas militant Akram Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Machi, who took part in the October 7 attacks on Israel, during a airstrike in southern Gaza. Additionally, the Israeli Air Force and IDF publishes on X a photo of him during the October 7 onslaught. (Times of Israel) (Israel National News)
Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz says Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon even if "the United States demands it", adding that "200,000 residents will not return" to their homes. (Al Jazeera)
Russo-Ukrainian war
Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war
Ukrainian forces launch long-range drone strikes inside Russia, striking the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant, which also houses the only helium plant in Russia, and also striking two Russian Satellite Communications Company facilities, including one in Moscow Oblast and another in Vladimir Oblast. Russia says its forces have shot down 323 Ukrainian drones overnight. (AP)
Ukrainian missiles strike two Russian military airfields and several air defence systems in Crimea. (AP)
Sudanese civil war
War crimes during the Sudanese civil war
The Sudan Doctors Network reports that more than 215 civilians have died at the Daqris Prison in Sudan's South Darfur state from the spread of diseases and epidemics, as well as torture and mistreatment of detainees. (AA)
Business and economy
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
Global oil prices fall to their lowest level since February 27, the day before the war started on February 28. Additionally, brent crude futures drop to $73.50 a barrel. (ABC News) (CNN)
Housing in the United States
U.S. President Donald Trump cancels a signing ceremony for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed by U.S. Congress to lower the cost-of-living of houses and support affordable housing in the country, citing the need for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act). However, the housing bill can still become law 10 days after its presentation to Trump's desk under Article One of the United States Constitution. (Time) (CBS News)
Disasters and accidents
After the deadly fire in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, that killed 15 people, authorities across the state close down 59 coaching institutes found to be violating fire safety standards as part of a statewide enforcement drive. (Deccan Herald)
Five people are killed and 20 injured after an under-construction warehouse collapses in West Bengal, India. (Xinhua) (The Indian Express)
2026 Venezuela earthquakes
A doublet earthquake, consisting of a Mw 7.2 foreshock and a Mw 7.5 mainshock, strikes the Venezuelan state of Yaracuy. Severe damage and collapsed buildings are recorded in Caracas, with casualties being unknown. (AP) (The New York Times)
Law and crime
Protests against the Russo-Ukrainian war
Yabloko deputy leader Maxim Kruglov is convicted and will face seven years in prison over his anti-war stance on social media, including remarks about the Russian Army. (Reuters)
Politics and elections
The United States Army confirms that General Chris Donahue, the commanding general of United States Army Europe and Africa, will step down on July 2, following a report by The Atlantic that he is being pressured by secretary of defense Pete Hegseth. (Task & Purpose) (CBS News)
2026 Colombian presidential election
Historic Pact's candidate Iván Cepeda concedes defeat in the presidential election won by Abelardo de la Espriella. (BBC)
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