Armed conflicts and attacks
Middle Eastern crisis
2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries
2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain
Iran launches retaliatory strikes against Bahrain, including the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, in response to the U.S. CENTCOM's strikes against Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, which were in response to the attack on the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely in the strait. (The Guardian) (The Hill)
The South Korean ocean ministry reports that two vessels operated by Korean shipping companies have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded for months during the war. (The Korea Times) (Yonhap News Agency)
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reports that a tanker had been struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. (Open) (Reuters)
Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon
The Lebanese health ministry reports that at least one person was killed and two others were injured in Israeli airstrikes on Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon. (AFP via The Times of Israel)
Insurgency in Sindh
Three soldiers and four gunmen are killed in a shootout at a security compound in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. (Al Jazeera) (AP via Toronto Star)
Arts and culture
LGBTQ rights in Hungary
Over 10,000 people gather at the Budapest Pride in Hungary, the first pride march in the city since former prime minister Viktor Orbán was voted out in April. The event occurs following attempts by the Orban government to ban the event and amidst a heat wave in Europe. (DW) (PBS) (Reuters)
Disasters and accidents
Five people are confirmed to have died in rain-related incidents in Afghanistan, over the past 48 hours. (Xinhua)
2026 Venezuela earthquakes
The confirmed toll of the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela rises to over 1400 people killed. (Reuters)
The United Nations estimates that the earthquakes caused approximately US$6.7 billion in direct physical damage, equivalent to about 6% of Venezuela's gross domestic product. (AFP via TRT World)
Health and environment
2026 European heatwaves
Germany records its highest ever temperature of 41.5°C (106.7 F) in Saxony-Anhalt, according to Deutscher Wetterdienst, as an Autobahn highway is closed near Berlin due to the concrete bursting. The Czech Republic records its hottest day on record, with 40.6°C (105 F) recorded in Doksany, and Denmark records a record high temperature of 37.0°C (98.6 F) in Aarhus Municipality, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute. (AP)
Politics and elections
Australia introduces legislation to increase penalties for social media platforms that fail to enforce its under-16 ban, raising the maximum fine to A$99 million (US$68 million) and expanding regulatory powers to investigate compliance. (AFP via CNA)
Argentine cabinet chief and the government's spokesperson Manuel Adorni resigns following weeks of controversy over his wealth. (Clarín) (Reuters)
Next Serbian parliamentary election, Next Serbian presidential election, 2024–present Serbian anti-corruption protests
Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić announces his intention to resign within weeks amid anti-corruption protests and will call for early presidential and parliamentary elections. (AP) (Reuters)
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