Russian courts have convicted over 1,200 Ukrainian military personnel for crimes against civilians, including murder and cruel treatment, with 83 receiving life sentences, according to Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee.
Anthony Albanese will announce expanded paid work experience in healthcare at Labor's national conference. Australia's military is training in old-school navigation for cyber-attack resilience, Penny Wong will warn China, and a national emergency siren test is scheduled. Global news includes an oil surge, France's heatwave deaths, and pressure on Zelenskyy.
Australia is training its emergency services and military personnel in traditional navigation methods like paper maps and celestial navigation. This initiative addresses the nation's high dependency on vulnerable space infrastructure, including satellites and GPS, which could be disrupted by enemy attacks or solar flares, leading to widespread system failures.
US strikes on Iranian territory are a response to the deaths of US military personnel, with the Trump administration focused on making Iran 'pay,' according to AP. Washington lacks a long-term exit strategy, and tactical considerations drive current military actions, which are expected to continue until a new strategy is outlined. The total US death toll in the conflict has reportedly risen to 17, potentially 18.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced that a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine is being prepared and could happen soon. Separate lists for military personnel and civilians are currently being finalized, with details kept confidential to avoid disruption.
China calls for dialogue to resolve a long-standing border dispute with a neighbour, after 2023's deadliest clashes in over a decade left over 100 dead, with a December ceasefire mostly holding despite breach accusations.
The Taliban's ban on smartphones, initially targeting government employees, is raising fears of broader restrictions. This move threatens vital support systems for Afghans, impacting healthcare, education, and the ability to document abuse or seek help, as phones are crucial for remote consultations, coordination, and giving voice to the marginalized.
A Russian expert believes that Polish politician Krzysztof Tolwinski's public assistance to Russian servicemen indicates growing fatigue with anti-Russian sentiment in Polish society, challenging the traditional pro-US/NATO stance.
The Gadalka electronic reconnaissance system, capable of detecting enemy drones up to 50 km away, was showcased at the Drone Expo 2026 in Kazan. The passive system scans 8,500 sq km and transmits real-time data to military personnel via the Glaz/Groza battle management system.
A large-scale procession carrying the bodies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his family members was observed on Azadi Street in Tehran. The event, attended by thousands and observed by over 200 foreign reporters, involved security personnel from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and soldiers.
Papuan separatist rebels claim to have shot dead an American pilot and burned his civilian aircraft in Yahukimo regency, alleging it transported Indonesian military personnel. Indonesian authorities confirmed the burnt aircraft but could not verify the pilot's death or rebel claims, while the separatists called it a "message" to the US and Indonesian governments.
South Korea plans to train all 500,000 military personnel as "drone warriors" to counter evolving warfare tactics, citing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The initiative includes procuring thousands of drones and developing advanced counter-drone systems.
A little-known US military court martial system for crimes committed in the UK is under scrutiny. Academic Sarah Steele described her experience of being tried by an all-male air force jury after being strangled by a US pilot in Cambridge.
Canada is sending three naval vessels, including two frigates and a submarine, to the biennial Rim of the Pacific Exercise (Rimpac) from Wednesday to July 31. The exercise involves over 25,000 personnel from 31 countries and will feature anti-submarine warfare training. Canada will also command the air component.
Over 2 million Indian students retook a crucial medical entrance exam after an alleged paper leak led to the cancellation of original results. The retest featured stringent security measures, and the scandal has renewed scrutiny of India's examination system.
EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas confirmed reports that China's military has trained Russian personnel for Ukraine. The EU is assessing implications and agreed to sanction Chinese entities. Reports suggest drone training based on a July 2025 agreement, though China denies involvement.
A traffic stop on I-5 led to a six-hour manhunt on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of approximately 51 kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl from their vehicle.
Ukraine plans to increase military wages by one-third to 30,000 hryvnias and offer fixed-term contracts to boost recruitment. President Zelenskyy also aims to recruit more foreign volunteers. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin claims Ukrainian drone strikes aim to sow confusion and damage the economy, though he admits some economic damage.
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned that China is using fake job recruitment schemes on platforms like LinkedIn to trick government and military personnel into revealing sensitive information. Operatives pose as recruiters, offering jobs to gather privileged military, political, and economic data, with targets including security clearance holders and academics. China has rejected the allegations as 'malicious slander'.
China is using fake job recruitment schemes on platforms like LinkedIn to trick government and military personnel into revealing sensitive information, according to a Five Eyes intelligence alliance warning. Targets are asked for non-public details, with initial payments escalating for more classified data.
The US and its "Five Eyes" intelligence partners have issued a joint warning about Chinese spies using professional networking sites like LinkedIn to recruit individuals with access to classified information. The spies pose as employees of private firms to advertise job openings for analysts.
MI5 warns Chinese spies are using job websites like LinkedIn to recruit UK government and military staff for sensitive information, posing as recruiters for fake jobs.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko stated that US bases in Arab countries have not helped these nations and have only brought disaster. However, he acknowledged that hosting foreign troops is the sovereign right of these independent states.
The death toll from a train bombing in Quetta, Pakistan, has risen to 47, with nearly 100 injured. The attack, which derailed three train cars, was claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army.
