Millions of mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war. The elaborate weeklong spectacle included chants for revenge against the U.S. and Israel, with Iranian officials vowing similar fates for any future leaders who harm Israel.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign in Michigan, narrowing the primary to a one-on-one matchup. Her withdrawal is expected to consolidate support for the establishment's preferred candidate, impacting the race's dynamics.
President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other wary allies at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, this week. Discussions will focus on defense spending, the Iran war, and Trump's demands for 'loyalty' from alliance members, with Ankara also marketing its own drones and air-defense systems.
China conducted a rare test-launch of a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing strong condemnation from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The move, which occurred hours after Australia and Fiji signed a defense agreement, is seen as destabilizing to the region.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and injuring 117, just days before the NATO summit in Turkey. Ukrainian officials emphasized the critical shortage of U.S.-made Patriot interceptor missiles, highlighting the country's growing vulnerability to Russian assaults.
Super Typhoon Bavi, a Category 5 storm with winds of nearly 290 km/h, made landfall near Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, causing islandwide power outages on Saipan. Residents were urged to take shelter as the storm posed an 'imminent danger to life' across the U.S. Pacific territories.
A Delta Air Lines flight landing at Chicago's Midway International Airport was struck by a firework on the Fourth of July. The pilot reported feeling a 'big bang,' but the plane landed safely without incident, though the event caused concern.'
Hamas officials confirmed the dissolution of its Gaza governing body, a move agreed upon earlier this year as part of a peace deal with Israel. This symbolic action precedes an eventual transfer of power to a technocratic panel, though residents still face fear, scarcity, and uncertainty.
A critical multiday hearing is scheduled this week for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors are expected to present gruesome evidence to a judge, who will determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a murder trial.
Violent clashes erupted inside a prison on the outskirts of Sri Lanka's capital, Negombo, resulting in at least 25 deaths and over 100 injuries. The dispute involved different prison populations and also led to the deaths of inmates and guards.
A seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in New York City's East River, with only minor injuries reported. Separately, a whale breaching beneath the stern of a Carteret Fire Department rescue boat caused catastrophic damage, sinking the vessel as it returned from July 4th celebrations in New York Harbor.
President Trump's phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino led to the controversial reversal of U.S. star Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allowing him to play against Belgium. This unprecedented decision has drawn widespread criticism from European soccer bodies and commentators, who deem it 'incomprehensible' and 'tainted'.
Two Tennessee National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shot Tyrin Johnson, 20, after he allegedly pulled a gun during a downtown pursuit. Authorities stated the controversial deployment of the National Guard was at the instigation of President Trump.
OPEC+ agreed to modestly increase its oil output targets from August, while Saudi Arabia made its biggest oil price cut in decades for Asian customers. This comes as global supply surges and market weakness persists, with oil prices remaining largely unchanged.