Global Affairs: In the Middle East, ceasefire negotiations remain open despite renewed fighting between Iran and the United States. Meanwhile, the United States has resumed a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, redirecting two commercial vessels and disabling an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. The United States has also conducted strikes against Iranian coastal defense and missile assets on Greater Tunb Island. Elsewhere, Morocco has joined the International Stabilization Force for Gaza. In Sudan, Joint Forces have recaptured the Orshi Reservoir in North Darfur , while a drone strike impacted a power station in Al Dabbah.
International Relations: The United Kingdom and European Union have removed the land-border fence between Gibraltar and Spain, implementing joint checks at the port and airport.
Health: The Democratic Republic of the Congo reports over 2,000 cases of Ebola , while Sudan reports 1,547 cases of cholera in North and West Kordofan.
Politics: The National Assembly of France has approved a bill allowing eligible adults with incurable illnesses to obtain lethal medication, pending a Constitutional Council review.
Science: Astronomers have identified the exoplanet Beta Pictoris d using the James Webb Space Telescope and the Very Large Telescope.
Sports: The 2026 ESPY Awards were held in New York City, where the New York Knicks were honored with five awards, including Best Team, and their point guard received accolades for Best Male Athlete and Best Championship Performance.