US President Donald Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran could be signed on Sunday, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This statement contradicts Iran’s foreign ministry, which indicated the agreement would not be finalised as expected. The developments come ahead of the G7 summit in Évian.

Longstanding tensions between progressive Jewish groups in the US and Israeli officials were spotlighted during the annual Israel Day Parade in New York, attended by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Protesters voiced opposition to the event, linking Israel’s actions in Gaza to their identities as Jews and calling for a reassessment of support for Israel.

A woman suffered serious injuries after an 11ft white shark attack while swimming off Coogee Beach in Sydney; the beach was subsequently closed.

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati has died at 47 following over three years in a coma after a heart condition caused her collapse.

Ukrainian drones targeted the Tolyattikauchuk petrochemical plant and Taneko oil refinery during Russia Day, prompting severe restrictions and event cancellations.

President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that increased Ukrainian attacks are damaging the Russian economy and society, particularly targeting infrastructure essential for oil and gas exports. Despite this, he maintains that such strikes will not disrupt Moscow’s continued military efforts in Ukraine.