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Oil prices rose on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, after the U.S. struck targets in Iran for a third consecutive day and resumed a naval blockade, while Iran hit tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
French President Emmanuel Macron will oversee his 10th and final Bastille Day parade on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as guest of honor. The event highlights European unity and support for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will respond to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory with strikes that will be several times more powerful, warning that the scale of retaliatory actions will be significant.
A person was killed in a shooting involving ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said. The incident comes six days after a fatal ICE shooting in Houston that sparked protests.
Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the Netherlands, and the UK will support Kyiv's capabilities.
A bipartisan coalition of 12 U.S. state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday to block the $110bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, alleging it would harm competition and raise prices for consumers. The complaint targets specific markets in film distribution and cable television.
TSMC reported a 6.2% month-on-month and 68% year-on-year jump in June revenue, with first-half revenue reaching NT$ 2,404.48 billion, up 35.6%. The chipmaker's stock rose 1%.
The Parliament of North Macedonia starts a procedure for government changes, including the dismissal and appointment of ministers. The position of deputy prime minister is expected to be abolished, along with a number of reshuffles in ministries.
A top European Union official called for limits on children's social media use as an expert panel recommended banning access for those under 13 until platforms prove safe. The European Commission is expected to propose legislation in the coming months.
The UK has experienced two record heatwaves this year, with temperatures reaching 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June.
A Singapore court postponed the case of a French teen charged with mischief and public nuisance for licking a vending machine straw. Prosecutors sought time to clarify if his student pass could be revoked upon conviction.
The Odyssey, Greek students continue a tradition that has endured for centuries. Every year, seventh-graders across Greece spend the entire school year studying Homer’s epic, debating moral dilemmas, unpacking motives and flaws and identifying literary devices.
Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the latest date allowed by law, with the vote widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. The Knesset announced the date on Sunday, and Netanyahu has confirmed he will run again.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died at the age of 78. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but he recently announced he was in remission from blood cancer.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has proposed replacing Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. He expects changes in the government and in the leadership of law enforcement agencies.
Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after winning a point against Alexander Zverev of Germany men’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 12, 2026.
