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A Palestinian family of six, granted legal permission to join a British relative, has taken the UK government to court, seeking a judicial order to compel the Foreign Office to facilitate their exit from Gaza.

A senior Israeli official expressed doubts about the lasting impact of a potential 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, stating it may only occur within one to two weeks.

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, for alleged persecution of girls and women in Afghanistan.

The death toll from Kenya’s anti-government protests on Monday has surged to 31, marking the highest single-day toll since demonstrations began earlier this year, according to the state-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.

The US Supreme Court lifted a lower court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with federal job cuts, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of employees while legal proceedings continue.

The Greek government announced a three-month suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from Libya due to a recent influx exceeding 2,000 individuals.

Over 110 individuals sustained minor injuries due to wildfires near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, with no reported fatalities as firefighting efforts continue.

A wildfire is nearing Marseille, prompting the mayor to advise residents to remain confined as firefighters continue to battle the blaze near Les Pennes-Mirabeau.

(Friday 11 July 2025) – At the start of the week, much of the global news was dominated by the flash floods in Texas. Israel’s Netanyahu suggested Trump should win a Nobel Peace Prize this week, just ahead of his arrival in Washington for a meeting aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel’s defence minister says he has instructed its military to prepare a plan to move all Palestinians in Gaza into a camp in the south of the territory, according to reports from Israeli media. It comes as reports emerge of more Israeli attacks on Palestinians waiting for food.


In Europe, the ongoing heatwave leads the news, with wildfires and health warnings sweeping the continent. The UK is set for its third heatwave of the summer from this weekend.

French President Macron is on a three-day state visit to the UK, marking the first from an EU leader since Brexit. He is set to meet with politicians and the royals.

There’s a lot of sports action this week, with the Euro 2025 group stages in full swing, and the final of the Club World Cup set for Sunday. Both are available to watch online!

New World Bank data shows India’s Gini Index, a key measure of income inequality, improved from 28.8 in 2011–12 to 25.5 in 2022–23, ranking India fourth globally for income equality, ahead of the US and China.

China has strongly denounced President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs of up to 70 per cent on imports from key East Asian nations, including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia.

Budapest police announced they will not pursue legal actions against participants of the Pride parade, despite the event being officially prohibited.

At least 11 individuals have died and over 560 arrests have been reported in nationwide protests against President William Ruto, driven by demands for political reforms and accountability.

President Trump has postponed the roll-out of planned tariffs, originally scheduled by July 9, to take effect on August 1 instead.

Tesla shares plunged around 7 per cent in pre-market trading after Elon Musk announced the launch of a new U.S. political party, dubbed the “America Party”, and reignited a public feud with former President Donald Trump.

(Friday 11 July 2025) – Ursula von der Leyen survived her no-confidence vote with ease, after MEPs sought to oust her. The political fallout could still be significant, with the motion reigniting concerns about her leadership style, lack of transparency and political positioning.


Much of the European news has been dominated by the ongoing heatwave sweeping the continent, with the UK set for a third heatwave this week. Plenty of European countries have issued health warnings, whilst other European nations are battling wildfires amid the extreme heat.

The Euro 2025 is in full swing, with this Sunday marking the final matches in the group stages. England’s Chelsea and France’s PSG face off for the Club World Cup final.

Poland’s government has announced temporary border controls along its frontiers with Germany and Lithuania, beginning 7 July for 30 days.

France has established a “Diplomatic Reserve”, aiming to recruit 1,000 volunteers by year-end to support citizen services abroad, strengthen diplomatic outreach, and counter misinformation.

Elon Musk has launched the America Party, a new political entity aimed at hitting back at the traditional two-party system in the US.

Elon Musk announces the formation of the America Party to challenge the current political system, citing concerns over waste and corruption within the existing one-party framework.

Aleksandra Chrzanowska, a human rights activist, provides essential aid to refugees in Bialowieza National Park, Europe’s last primeval forest, amidst a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Poland’s stringent border policies.

Police clash over political murder probes in South Africa as a new power struggle emerges between the Police and politicians.

The UK has reinstated diplomatic relations with Syria for the first time in 14 years, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Damascus and meets key officials, including interim president Ahmed al Sharaa.

Iran’s supreme leader made a public appearance amidst rising tensions with Israel and the US, receiving a warm reception from supporters who chanted a Shia victory chant.