Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice, Paul Lam Ting-kwok, discussed ongoing efforts to enhance the city's legal system, particularly concerning national security. He clarified that appeals in national security cases are not retrials and do not involve new evidence, aiming to provide clarity and certainty through subsidiary laws.
Il leader nordcoreano Kim Jong-un ha annunciato che la Marina del suo Paese sarà dotata di armi nucleari. L'affermazione è avvenuta durante il varo di una nuova nave da guerra, secondo i media statali.
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran is conducting weekly reviews at Air India due to leadership uncertainty and a turbulent business environment. Key departments must submit progress reports directly to him to ensure stability until a new CEO is appointed. Former civil aviation secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed executive advisor.
North Korea commissioned the warship Choe Hyon, one of two 5,000-tonne class vessels launched last year. Leader Kim Jong Un stated the program to equip the navy with nuclear weapons is on track and will ensure readiness for multifaceted operations. He also announced plans to commission the destroyer Kang Kon and launch 10,000-tonne strategic warships.
Putin dichiara la Russia pronta a colloqui di pace con l'Ucraina basati sugli accordi di Istanbul del 2022. Critica le richieste europee e accusa Kiev di voler negoziare da una "posizione di forza".
Outgoing UK PM Sir Keir Starmer met with Andy Burnham, the likely successor, to discuss a smooth leadership transition. Burnham, 56, is favored to take the top job with nominations opening July 9.
President Trump has moved the federal deadline for adopting post-quantum cryptography from 2035 to 2031. Experts are divided, with some calling it overdue and others too slow, highlighting the urgency and complexity of preparing for quantum threats.
Catholic leaders have urged the Senate to oppose a section of the Clarity Act, arguing it could facilitate human trafficking and illicit finance by shielding decentralized software developers from prosecution. The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) provision is also opposed by law enforcement.
A Pew Research Center poll across 36 countries reveals only 23% of respondents trust Donald Trump's leadership in world affairs, with 76% expressing distrust. Overall US favorability is also largely negative.
New York state leaders have launched a year-long review into a potential joint bid for a future Winter Olympics, linking Lake Placid and New York City. The exploratory committee will assess sustainability and responsible delivery using existing venues, with 2042 as the earliest target.
OpenAI's new GPT-5.5-Cyber model achieved a higher score on the CyberGym benchmark than Anthropic's Mythos AI, which was recently pulled offline by the U.S. government due to national security concerns.
US President Donald Trump threatened to cancel future meetings with Iran if no agreement is reached on the return of IAEA inspectors. Trump stated an agreement exists and warned of cancellation if misunderstandings persist.
President Trump defended the US-Iran agreement, urging critics, including political allies like Senator Ted Cruz, to educate themselves on its benefits for global safety and preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over a £5m gift, offering shifting explanations from "none of your business" to security needs, a reward for Brexit, and even a Russian hack, while the standards commissioner investigates.
La segretaria del PD, Elly Schlein, afferma che una parte dell'establishment mal sopporta la sua leadership progressista, attribuendo parte delle critiche anche al suo essere donna, alla sua relazione con un'altra donna e alla sua età.
Vladimir Putin ha dichiarato che la Russia è pronta a colloqui di pace con l'Ucraina basati sugli accordi di Istanbul del 2022. Intanto, continuano gli attacchi e le tensioni nella regione.
Bev Craig, leader of Manchester city council, has been named Labour's candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election on July 30. The election, triggered by Andy Burnham's potential move to national politics, is expected to be a close contest with Reform UK.
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has condemned former leader Jeffrey Donaldson, convicted of child sexual offenses, as a "wicked deceiver" who led a "double and duplicitous life." Leaders at Stormont distanced the party from Donaldson, calling him a manipulator who hid his crimes. The conviction follows a trial where he was found guilty of 18 offenses against two victims.
The UK's long-awaited defence investment plan will be published before the July Nato summit, Downing Street confirmed, despite the prime minister's resignation. The plan faces potential revision by the next leader, with current ministers expressing concerns about its adequacy.
The New York Times reports Mark Rutte's appointment as NATO Secretary General is partly due to his ability to manage dialogue with US President Donald Trump and de-escalate tensions around the alliance, citing a past incident involving Greenland.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Andy Burnham to discuss an "orderly" transition of power after Starmer announced his resignation. Burnham is the sole candidate for leadership, potentially becoming PM on July 17. Access talks with civil servants are being authorized for leadership contenders.
Ben Stokes has returned to the England cricket squad after discussions with head coach Brendon McCullum, who described the recent events as a "blip". The pair met for over an hour to clear the air regarding reports of a rift, with McCullum expressing strong support for Stokes. Stokes is back in the XI for the third Test against New Zealand.
Nigel Farage emerged from an eight-week media silence to face intense scrutiny over a £5m crypto-billionaire gift and his stance on Brexit. His return was met with hostility, with questions about public trust, his candidate's controversial remarks, and the timing of the donation.
A growing wave of nationalist, populist leaders with a clear affinity for Donald Trump's political style is reshaping Latin America. Recent victories in Colombia and Peru, alongside established figures like Bukele and Milei, signal a significant rightward shift.
