L'UE ha sospeso l'adeguamento automatico del tetto massimo del prezzo del petrolio russo fino a luglio 2027, causando a Mosca una perdita stimata di 3,5 miliardi di euro all'anno. Il tetto rimane a 44,7 dollari, oltre 20 dollari sotto il prezzo di mercato attuale.
В начале июля стоимость российской нефти Urals в западных портах снизилась до $41,66 за баррель, что почти вдвое ниже весенних пиков. Это падение, сопоставимое с уровнем до операции Израиля и США в Иране, отразится на нефтегазовых доходах бюджета РФ в августе.
Russia's FSB has prevented a large-scale dispatch of explosive devices disguised as fragrance sets intended for service members and defense industry personnel. A Russian citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence was detained and parcels containing explosives were seized.
Research based on over 2.7 million UK births reveals a significant "ethnicity pain gap," showing women from black and Asian backgrounds are less likely to receive epidurals during childbirth compared to white women. Experts warn this disparity extends across healthcare, highlighting systemic issues and racialized assumptions.
Цена российской нефти Urals опустилась ниже $64 за баррель из-за приближения мирного соглашения между США и Ираном, которое может открыть Ормузский пролив.
The Urals Civil Aviation Plant will showcase export versions of the Forpost-RE reconnaissance drone and the UTS-800 trainer aircraft at Belarus's 3rd National Security Exhibition on June 17-19. Mockups of these, along with the Osvey regional plane, will be displayed.
Northern Ireland is experiencing its third summer of racially motivated riots, with paramilitaries playing a complex role. While not directly orchestrating the violence, some loyalist leaders chose neutrality, warning of anarchy if authority is removed. This situation highlights the enduring influence of paramilitary groups despite efforts to disband them.
Mexico City buzzes with World Cup advertising, but pre-tournament mania is tempered by traffic, protests, and a sense of being overshadowed by Donald Trump. Concerns linger over FIFA's format, ticket prices, and Gianni Infantino's actions, overshadowing the impending tournament.
In Pervouralsk, two men attacked a 16-year-old amusement park employee with a green mohawk. One attacker, with a "Wagner" PMC tattoo, wielded a knife and a shovel, while the other used a sledgehammer. The victim sustained head injuries and temporary hearing loss. The attackers, identified as Mikhail and Denis, have criminal records. A hooliganism case has been opened.
Qasr Amra, a desert palace of Umayyad caliphs, is renowned for its extensive wall paintings, the largest known figurative program in the ancient Mediterranean. The palace complex includes a reception hall and a traditional bathhouse, with its domed ceilings adorned with classical-style frescoes depicting figures, animals, and mythological scenes, reflecting a blend of Umayyad and Mediterranean artistic traditions.
Mexico City's mayor has faced criticism for a city-wide beautification project featuring axolotl murals and purple paint ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Residents argue funds could be better spent on infrastructure, while the mayor defends the initiative as bringing color and improving public spaces.
Labour lost its century-long hold on Wales in a Senedd election shock, with Plaid Cymru and Reform UK winning seats in former Labour strongholds like Tredegar. Voters expressed disillusionment with Labour, citing a disconnect from working people and concerns about the rise of Reform UK.
Russian oil discounts will continue declining through 2026, with Urals crude discount expected to drop from $28 per barrel in Q2 to $17 by Q4, while ESPO crude discount could reach $10 per barrel, according to Andrey Polischuk, senior oil and gas analyst at Euler. The analyst noted that even the opening of the Strait of Hormuz would not reverse this trend, as Russian oil has become viewed as more reliable than other grades. Freight cost normalization will be the primary driver of discount reduction.
