Viktor Orbán was re-elected as chairman of Hungary's ruling Fidesz party at the party's congress, receiving 729 votes from delegates. Orbán ran unopposed for the leadership position, with 737 delegates casting ballots in total. The re-election solidifies Orbán's continued control over Fidesz, the party that has dominated Hungarian politics since 2010 when Orbán returned to power as Prime Minister.
Ukrainian forces struck an oil facility in Russia's Volgograd region, causing a fire and disrupting Russian export infrastructure. The attack targeted energy infrastructure in the southern Russian region, which lies several hundred kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The strike represents part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign to target Russian energy facilities that help fund Moscow's war effort, as Ukraine seeks to degrade Russia's capacity to finance military operations through oil and gas revenues.
The signing of a crucial memorandum between the United States and Iran has been postponed and will not take place on Sunday as originally planned. The agreement was viewed as potentially significant for ending the ongoing war in the Middle East. However, Tehran has not ruled out signing the memorandum in the near future, leaving the door open for the diplomatic initiative to proceed at a later date.
The Kennedy Center in Washington has started removing Donald Trump's name from its building. Workers reportedly postponed the removal work due to storms that hit the Washington area.
Slovenia will continue regulating fuel prices at gas stations located away from highways until December 15. The government extended the existing price control measures that apply to filling stations not situated on major highway routes.
U.S. stock markets gained ground on Friday, with Wall Street posting positive results. SpaceX shares surged sharply following what was described as a record-breaking entry into public trading, contributing to the broader market's upward momentum.
Iran is preparing funeral arrangements for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his assassination, with ceremonies scheduled for July 9 after three days of mourning rituals. The Iranian regime anticipates up to 20 million mourners will take to the streets for the funeral proceedings. Khamenei, who served as Iran's highest religious and political authority since 1989, wielded ultimate power over the Islamic Republic's domestic and foreign policy decisions.
Pakistan's Prime Minister announced that a peace agreement in the Middle East could be concluded within the next 24 hours. The Pakistani leader made the statement amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts in the region, though specific details about which parties would be involved in such an agreement or the basis for the optimistic timeline were not provided.
Thousands of people assembled in Seoul for both a Pride march and demonstrations against it, highlighting the deep divisions over LGBTQ+ rights in South Korea. The Pride festival in the South Korean capital has long drawn significant attention from LGBTQ+ rights advocates while also generating vocal opposition from conservative religious groups. The contrasting demonstrations underscore the ongoing cultural and political tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ visibility and rights in the country.
More than 50,000 German households have applied for government subsidies to purchase electric vehicles, with the majority of applications focusing on fully electric cars. To qualify for the financial support, vehicles must be registered starting from January 1 of this year. The program represents Germany's continued push to accelerate electric vehicle adoption as part of its broader environmental and energy transition policies.
Israel's military ordered the immediate evacuation of southern Lebanon, including the city of Nabatieh, before launching a series of attacks on the region. The Israeli army issued the evacuation warning to residents and shortly afterward began conducting strikes in the area. The escalation represents the latest development in ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon, where the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group operates extensively in the southern regions along the Israeli border.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conducted an analysis of his Fidesz party's electoral defeat ahead of an upcoming party congress that will include radical changes to the party's organizational structure. The analysis identified both economic difficulties and cultural factors as contributing to the party's loss. Fidesz, which has dominated Hungarian politics for over a decade under Orbán's leadership, is preparing for significant internal restructuring as it responds to the electoral setback.
Pope Francis completed his pastoral visit to Spain after celebrating Mass at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The pontiff's scheduled return to Rome was delayed due to technical problems with his aircraft. The Mass in Tenerife marked the final event of the papal visit to Spain, though the specific duration and other details of the trip were not immediately available.
A military aircraft crashed during landing in the Indian state of Assam. Authorities have established an investigative commission to determine the cause of the accident. No further details about casualties or the type of aircraft involved have been disclosed.
A police officer in California shot a colleague during inappropriate handling of firearms in an underground garage in September 2025. The incident highlights concerns about weapons safety protocols among law enforcement personnel and the dangers of improper firearm handling even among trained professionals.
United States forces shot down multiple Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly because they posed a threat to commercial shipping vessels. The incident occurred just hours after reports emerged of a possible peace agreement in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which about 20% of global oil supplies pass, making it one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes. The drone interception highlights ongoing tensions between the US and Iran in the region, despite diplomatic efforts to ease broader Middle East conflicts.
Police officers disguised as FIFA World Cup tournament mascots carried out an operation against a drug cartel during the second day of the World Cup. The operation was part of broader security measures during the international football tournament. The day's World Cup matches saw Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B, while the United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in Group D.
A woman is in critical condition following a shark attack in Australia. Australian scientists believe that increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are changing shark migration routes, which may be contributing to an increase in such attacks.
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces killed the leader of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization in an operation coordinated with Venezuela. The cartel operates across multiple South American countries including Colombia, Peru, and Chile. The United States designated Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization last year, reflecting growing international concern over the group's expanding criminal activities across the region.
Armed attackers on motorcycles killed 17 farmers and wounded five others in northern Nigeria. The International Monetary Fund warned that widespread insecurity caused by armed groups could affect the country's fiscal and export revenues while deepening poverty and food insecurity. Nigeria has faced persistent security challenges from various armed groups operating across different regions, particularly in the north where farmers and rural communities are frequently targeted.