World

epa10523456 Thai commando police officers leave after completing their duties at the scene of a gunman's house, in the public area of Sai Mai district in Bangkok, Thailand, 15 March 2023. For more than 24 hours police were in a standoff in the area outside the house of a gunman, who is a police inspector with the intelligence unit of the Special Branch Police, after he became disgruntled and fired multiple shots in a residential public area on 14 March. The gunman was finally arrested and there were no injuries reported in the incident, police said. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT

Thailand

Fire devastates pub, killing dozens in Bangkok

The flames were extinguished after half an hour, but the causes are still under investigation.

the war

Tehran: "Hormuz is closed." Trump: "The Strait is open, we bombed them."

Iran, on the other hand, announced new restrictions on navigation "due to recent illegal maneuvers by U.S. military forces."

epa11404619 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stands in front of a 'Patriot' anti-aircraft missile system during his visit to a military training area in Germany, 11 June 2024. Ukrainina President visits Germany to take part in The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 that takes place in Berlin from 11 to 12 June 2024, under the slogan 'United in defense. United in recovery. Stronger together.' EPA/JENS BUETTNER / POOL

the war

Ukraine: Zelensky announces cabinet reshuffle and replaces prime minister

Yulia Svyrydenko, the president: "We are changing our political strategy."

epa13106564 (FILE) Qatari Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, delivers his speech during the plenary session of the High Level Segment of the 18th Conference of the Parties (COP18) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 8th Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP8), in Doha, Qatar, 04 December 2012 (reissued 12 July 2026). Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani died on 12 July 2026, at the age of 74, according to a statement released by Amiri Diwan of Qatar. EPA/STR *** Local Caption *** 50622019

the announcement

Former Qatari Emir Al Thani Dies: He Bought the Costa Smeralda in 2012

He was 74 years old: he was the one who closed the deal with the American financier Tom Barrack

epa13102893 FILE Reform UK's Immigration and Justice spokesperson Ann Widdecombe delivers a speech during the Reform UK National Conference in Birmingham, Britain, 20 September 2024 (reissued 10 July 2026). Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78, her management announced 10 July 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Great Britain

Former British MP murdered: 28-year-old arrested

The alleged perpetrator of the murder of right-wing Eurosceptic Ann Widdecombe has been identified. Police say it was "not politically motivated or terrorist."

Il quotidiano iraniano Hamshari ha pubblicato una sorta di 'lista nera' con le foto dei presunti responsabili della morte dell'ayatollah Ali Khamenei, tra cui la premier Giorgia Meloni (Ansa)

the attack

Iran: Meloni named on "blacklist" of those responsible for Khamenei's death

The prime minister is pictured in an orange prison uniform. Among others, she was accompanied by Trump, Netanyahu, Starmer, and Macron.

epa13098800 US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, 08 July 2026. The NATO Summit takes place from 07-08 July. EPA/GEORGI LICOVSKI

United States

Trump: "Iran wants to kill me? A thousand missiles are ready to destroy everything."

The US president and rumors of a plot to assassinate him: "The military has already received orders on what to do if it were to happen."

epa13027709 Iranians walk past a large billboard featuring late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran, 10 June 2026. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), self-defense strikes were carried out against Iran near the Strait of Hormuz on 09 June in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH RESTRICTIONS: NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV. (As mandated by Iran's Directorate General for Foreign Media) --

the clash

War with Iran, Tehran: "We kept our word to the US on the ceasefire."

Araghchi: "The US Treasury Secretary is violating the Memorandum of Understanding."

I funerali di Khamenei, a sinistra il dettaglio dell'uomo misterioso (Ansa)

Iran

Wearing a black hat and hiding his face, the controversy erupts at Ali Khamenei's funeral: "Maybe he's Mojtaba."

A video from the state broadcaster sparks theories online: the mystery man was among the front rows in Mashhad.

the accident

Terror on Ryanair flight: window shatters, passenger held back to avoid being sucked out

The incident occurred this morning on a Boeing 737 operating between Thessaloniki and Memmingen, Germany.

Ankara

A gun with bullets, Erdogan's unusual gift to Meloni and other leaders after the NATO summit

Starmer and Merz left it in Türkiye, and the Belgian prime minister noticed it once he landed in his homeland. Meloni brought it to Italy, registering it at Palazzo Chigi like all gifts.

epaselect epa13098564 US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a press conference at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, 08 July 2026. The NATO Summit takes place from 07-08 July. EPA/FILIP SINGER

Middle East

Israel to Trump: "Iran has a new plan to kill you." Ali Khamenei's burial, 40 million attend funeral.

Speaking to the press in Ankara, the US president mentioned threats against him

Spain

Forest fire in Andalusia, 12 dead: "Trapped in the flames while fleeing by car"

The toll is provisional, there are also 19 missing, seven injured and entire villages evacuated: the origin of the fire was probably a fallen electrical cable

Il ministro degli Affari Esteri Antonio Tajani a Palazzo Alvaro durante la conferenza stampa di lancio della prossima Conferenza degli Addetti Scientifici e Spaziali e degli Esperti Agricoli e presentazione di Reggio Calabria come polo internazionale di iniziative economiche e scientifiche, Reggio Calabria, 6 Luglio 2026. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI

Farnesina

Tajani: "Two Russian embassy military attachés expelled for espionage."

The Foreign Minister: "The decision follows serious and unacceptable interference."

Middle East

New raids in Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases. Hormuz blocks traffic.

Another wave of attacks: "90 targets hit." Trump: "They want a deal, but I don't know if they'll honor it."

Middle East

New US strikes against Iran: "Raid near the Strait of Hormuz"

Explosions in several locations. The U.S. Command: "Tehran responsible for unjustified attacks on commercial vessels."

La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni con il segretario generale della Nato Mark Rutte e il presidente turco Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Palazzo Chigi-Ansa)

the summit

NATO leaders: "Unwavering commitment to Article 5." Kiev to receive $140 billion in aid over two years.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) states gathered in Ankara: "An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us." Trump: "We will remain in the alliance."