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Ukraine declares a day of mourning after missile attacks across the country, while Moscow denies it targeted civilian facilities. Israel launches a new round of offensives in Gaza while ceasefire talks are set to begin in Doha. Storm Beryl kills at least eight people in southern United States.

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will temporarily stay in power despite an earlier resignation request. Argentine President Javier Milei's flagship economic reforms are in place to boost investment in the country. Rescue workers have sealed a 226-meter breach in a dike at China's second-largest freshwater lake.

France is on course for a minority government after the left-wing New Popular Front unexpectedly took top spot in Sunday's election. High temperatures meet or exceed daily records in many U.S. cities. Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso leave the Economic Community of West African States.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak concedes defeat in the general election. Israel's spy chief is reportedly traveling to Qatar to resume ceasefire talks on the Gaza conflict. U.S. President Joe Biden faces growing pressure from within his own party as he refuses to quit the race for the White House.

Israel says it has received Hamas' response to a proposed ceasefire deal. The United Nations says Haiti is making headway towards restoring democratic institutions and holding credible elections. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization holds its annual summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The United Nations calls the conflict in the Gaza Strip a "maelstrom of human misery". At least 130 people are dead after a stampede at a Hindu religious event in northern India. More demonstrations break out across Kenya, pressuring the president to resign.

The United Nations adopts a China-proposed resolution on boosting AI cooperation. The U.S. Supreme Court recognizes for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution. Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Kazakhstan to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.

France's far-right National Rally wins the first round of snap legislative elections. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue military operations until its goals are achieved, while Hamas says it is open to any proposal on a permanent ceasefire. Hong Kong marks the 27th anniversary of its return to the motherland.

Protesters return to the streets in the Kenyan capital despite the government's withdrawal of the controversial finance bill on tax increases. U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump take the stage in Atlanta for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. Two giant pandas arrive in California in a new round of China-U.S. panda protection cooperation.

Kenyan President William Ruto promises to withdraw the latest contentious finance bill that would have increased taxes. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia as a free man. The Chinese president meets the prime minister of Vietnam and calls for deepening high-quality cooperation.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is freed by a U.S. court in Saipan following a guilty plea. Protests against tax increases in Kenya turn violent and deadly. Famine looms over Gaza as Israeli attacks and aid blockades leave more than one in five families hungry for days.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is released from prison in the UK after reaching a plea deal with US authorities on espionage charges. Three days of mourning are underway in the Russian Republic of Dagestan after Sunday's terror attack killed at least 20 people. China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe returns home with the world's first lunar samples from the dark side of the moon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the intense fighting phase against Hamas in Gaza is coming to an end, but more troops will be sent north. At least 15 police officers are dead in attacks on places of worship in the southern Russian region of Dagestan. Chinese President Xi Jinping grants the country's top sci-tech awards to two scientists.

A senior Israeli defense official says Hamas cannot be eliminated, contrary to the goals laid out by the Prime Minister. The UN Security Council holds a high-level briefing on cyber threats to international peace and security. Wildfires are still raging in the U.S. state of New Mexico, destroying homes and property.

Cross-border tensions continue to escalate after Israel said it had approved operational plans targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon. Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Vietnam for a two-day state visit. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term.

The Israeli military approves plans for an offensive against the Lebanese group Hezbollah along the Israel-Lebanon border. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Pyongyang for a state visit. Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets his Malaysian counterpart on the final stop of his three-nation tour.

Anti-government protesters clash with Israeli police near the house of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and call for new elections. EU member states fail to reach a final agreement on the candidates for the top jobs in the bloc. Chinese Premier Li Qiang wraps up his four-day visit to Australia in Perth.

Israel's military orders a "tactical pause" in southern Gaza to allow more aid, but the plan angers the Prime Minister. Gun violence mars the Father's Day weekend in two U.S. states, leaving two dead. China announces visa-free entry for Australian nationals.

The Group of Seven summit gets underway in southern Italy amid protests. Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza continue with mediators still working to bridge gaps in demands by Hamas and Israel. Chinese Premier Li Qiang continues his visit to New Zealand.

Palestinian media say Israel has launched strikes in southern Gaza, bombarding an area previously designated as a safe zone. Chinese Premier Li Qiang is in New Zealand, China's highest level visit to the country in seven years. G7 leaders gather in Italy for their annual summit.

Hamas says it has accepted a UN ceasefire resolution, but Israel says the group rejected its key elements. Hunter Biden, son of the U.S. President, is found guilty of all three federal gun charges against him. BRICS foreign ministers pledge to strengthen solidarity and cooperation while meeting with major developing nations.

The United Nations Security Council adopts a resolution supporting a ceasefire in Gaza. Far-right parties gain seats in the new European Parliament. China calls on BRICS emerging economies to strengthen multilateralism.

French President Emmanuel Macron dissolves the National Assembly and calls a snap election after his party suffered an EU election defeat. Israeli minister Benny Gantz resigns from the war cabinet, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of prioritizing political survival over a Gaza ceasefire. People across the world enjoy boat races, cultural activities and traditional snacks to mark the Drag...

The Israeli military claims it targeted a school in central Gaza used by Hamas as cover. The UN calls for a probe into the bombing that reportedly killed up to 40 Palestinians. South Africa's governing ANC considers its options for a coalition government, with a two-week deadline looming. Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia are elected as new non-permanent members on the UN Security Coun...

Gaza authorities say an Israeli airstrike on a UN school leaves dozens dead. Israel says the compound housed Hamas' elite force that took part in the Oct. 7 attack. UN Chief Antonio Guterres urges governments to ban advertising by fossil fuel companies. Pakistan's Prime Minister arrives in Beijing on the second stop of his five-day visit to China.