🌍 World & Politics
- Donald Trump announces sweeping new tariffs and ICE empowerment Former President Trump revealed a 30% tariff on all imports from the EU and Mexico, effective August 1, citing insufficient efforts on drug trafficking. The EU is preparing possible €21 billion retaliatory measures The Guardian
Trump also granted ICE agents “full authorization to use any necessary means” for self‑defense and to arrest protesters obstructing immigration enforcement
The Guardian
- "Handala" Freedom Flotilla sets sail to Gaza Activists launched the Handala ship today from Italy as part of the July 2025 Gaza Freedom Flotilla, aiming to break the Israeli naval blockade and deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza Wikipedia .
🎾 Sports & Environment
3. Wimbledon 2025 concludes today
The 138th Wimbledon finals take place on July 13, marking another historic moment in tennis. Notably, this year featured the first-ever electronic line-judging system at the prestigious tournament .
- Europe endures third major heatwave this month The U.K. is in the grip of its third heatwave since early July, with amber heat-health alerts issued and hose-pipe bans active across several regions, including Yorkshire Water and Kent/Sussex areas Wikipedia
🌐 Asia & Australia
5. Australia reaffirms stance on Taiwan during China visit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized Canberra's commitment to the status quo on Taiwan during his Shanghai trade mission. He also highlighted bilateral trade and tourism ties, and discussed domestic policy topics including vocational qualification fraud and rising violent crime
The Guardian
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- KyivPost reports key updates in Ukraine crisis
Top developments include:
North Korea pledges “full support” to Crimea envoy Sergey Lavrov
Ukrainian drones successfully intercept Russian UAVs
A U.S.–Ukraine investment group funds a ground drone initiative
Kyiv Post + The Guardian
Japan & Global Expo
- Osaka Expo hits 10 million visitors at midpoint Midway through its run, the Osaka Expo recorded its 10 millionth visitor, highlighting its success and global interest Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS .