Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade, even as a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.
China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protests from Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, and concern from the U.S. The missile carried a dummy warhead and was fired into the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone.
A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire Tuesday after being struck by a projectile. Iran's state TV implied Tehran carried out the assault, but there has been no official claim. The incident occurs amid ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations between Iran and the U.S.
Millions in the Eastern US faced extreme heat warnings and severe storms on Independence Day. Dozens of heat-related deaths were reported, and emergency rooms saw increased visits. Experts warn this is a preview of future extreme weather due to climate change, driven by fossil fuel burning.
A UK think tank report suggests Russian-linked ships, including 'shadow fleet' vessels, may be behind coordinated drone flights over European military bases and airports between August 2024 and February 2026, probing air defenses and normalizing airspace violations.
Russia launched extensive missile and drone attacks across Ukraine early Monday, resulting in at least 22 deaths and highlighting critical deficiencies in the country's air defense systems, particularly against ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is expected to press allies for more Patriot interceptors at an upcoming NATO summit.
Canada's Communications Security Establishment (CSE) conducted state-authorized cyberattacks against drug traffickers, violent extremists, and a ransomware gang last year to disrupt their operations. The agency's annual report detailed three foreign 'active cyber operations' targeting fentanyl chemical sales, extremist recruitment, and ransomware infrastructure, alongside technical disruptions against other ransomware gangs.
