China announces suspended death sentences for former defence ministers
The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China's military.

The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China's military.

A 27-year-old student, Sarah, was injured in a drone strike at a fuel station in el-Obeid, Sudan. The city, a flashpoint in the civil war, has seen a surge in drone attacks, causing casualties and crippling daily life. Human rights groups warn of a potential catastrophe.

Typhoon Maysak has caused severe flooding and displacement in China's Guangxi province, with at least four deaths reported. Rapidly rising waters submerged homes, trapping residents. President Xi Jinping has ordered extensive rescue operations.

England is under amber and yellow heat-health alerts as the UK anticipates a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 36C in the south. Health services are expected to be significantly impacted, including a rise in deaths.

The US has launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command stated the assault aims to impose costs for targeting shipping.

US President Donald Trump's arrival at the Nato summit in Ankara was marked by a ceremonial welcome from Turkish President Erdogan. However, Trump's comments on potentially taking Greenland and his criticism of allies' support during the Iran conflict disrupted the summit's image of unity.

A U.S.-led naval coalition has raised the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to "severe" due to multiple Iranian attacks on tankers. Merchant vessels are warned of "deliberate hostile action" by Iran, impacting global energy supplies and ship traffic.