International News Bulletin — July 6, 2026

Politics

• NATO leaders gather in Ankara for a summit shaped by Trump – President Trump heads to Turkey for the annual NATO summit, where allies will try to show they are delivering on last year’s pledges to raise defense spending. The venue highlights Turkey’s growing prominence in the alliance, driven by the rapport between Presidents Trump and Erdogan and NATO’s need for expanded weapons production.
• Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 12 in Kyiv – Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at the Ukrainian capital early Monday, killing at least 12 people. Authorities said the attack exposed widening gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses as the war grinds on.
• Iran begins multi-day funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Khamenei – Funeral ceremonies for the slain Supreme Leader, killed in an airstrike on February 28 at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, began at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque. The theocracy hopes millions will flood the streets in what is set to be a grand religious and political spectacle.
• Fujimori narrowly wins Peru’s presidential runoff – Conservative candidate Fujimori won 50.135% of the vote, finishing just around 50,000 votes ahead of leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez at 49.865%. The razor-thin margin sets the stage for a tense transition in the polarized country.
• Farage under scrutiny over undisclosed funds – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reportedly failed to disclose funds from convicted criminal George Cottrell, who is said to have paid for security, drivers, staff and accommodation. The revelations add pressure on the party as it leads in UK polls.

Economy

• U.S. stocks near fresh records as Trump rings opening bells – President Trump is ringing the opening bell at both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office on Monday as equity markets scale new heights. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is within striking distance of the 53,000 mark.
• OPEC+ agrees fifth consecutive monthly output increase – The cartel will raise production by 188,000 barrels per day in August as the Strait of Hormuz gradually reopens. Brent crude was flat near $72.12 a barrel, with markets expected to stay well supplied if the U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds.
• Sky and ITV strike landmark UK media deal – Sky announced a deal under which the combined business with ITV would account for around 20% of all in-home viewing in the UK. The tie-up builds on ITV’s momentum with ITVX and ITV Studios.
• Mixed session in Asia, Europe set to open lower – Japan’s Nikkei 225 was flat while South Korea’s Kospi added 0.61% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.23%. European stock markets are set to begin the new trading week in the red.

World News

• Deadly heatwave grips Europe as UN chief urges climate action – A deadly heatwave continued across Europe as UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for more ambitious global action on climate change to prevent irreversible damage. He linked the world’s oil dependence to both the climate crisis and the energy shocks from the Strait of Hormuz disruption.
• Super Typhoon Bavi batters the Northern Mariana Islands – Residents of the remote U.S. Pacific territories are facing intense winds and potential flooding from Super Typhoon Bavi. Emergency preparations are under way across the islands.
• Cargo vessel attacked in the Red Sea – A cargo ship reported coming under attack in the Red Sea, one of the world’s most crucial trade routes, according to a UK maritime body. The incident comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States.
• Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism – The Vatican responded to the traditionalist society’s consecration of bishops without papal consent by formally declaring it in schism and excommunicating its bishops and priests. The move marks a decisive break after decades of strained relations.
• World Cup: England edges Mexico 3-2 to reach the quarterfinals – England handed Mexico their first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca in what many are calling the best game of the tournament. Erling Haaland’s double against Brazil took him to seven goals, level with Mbappé and Messi atop the scoring chart.

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