President Donald Trump repeatedly congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Kadhim al-Zaidi on his victory in a “highly competitive” election. There was no such victory.

Republican and Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday unveiled an updated version of Russia sanctions legislation championed by ​the late Senator Lindsey Graham, seeking to impose sanctions on ‌Russian officials and to use tariffs to pressure China and India to reduce their dependence on Russian oil and gas.

Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.

El Salvadoran leader Nayib Bukele was nominated by his party to seek a third six-year term in February elections. He can be re-elected indefintely.

Spain lead France 1-0 in the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a first-half penalty after Lucas Digne clumsily brought down Lamine Yamal inside the area. France’s problems deepened shortly afterwards when defender William Saliba was forced off through injury.

More than 70 people were injured, with 24 of them still in critical condition, according to a statement by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022, the United Nations said Tuesday, underscoring the devastating impact of Russia’s intensified attacks on cities far from the front lines.

French President Emmanuel Macron presided over his final Bastille Day parade playing host to several guests, including Unkraine's Volodymyr Zelinsky.