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Pakistan Navy and Maritime Security Agency recovered additional debris from a K2 Airways cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea, as the search for five missing crew members entered its third day. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with challenges including rough seas and strong winds complicating the search efforts.

Graham Platner, a U.S. Senate candidate, spoke at an event hosted by Sen. Bernie Sanders in Maine. The Associated Press published a weekly news quiz highlighting recent events.

An AP-NORC poll found that 3 in 10 Jewish adults in the U.S. experienced physical assault, verbal abuse, online harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish background in the past year. Many feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with increased violence and protests linked to the Gaza war and eroding bipartisan support for Israel.

China successfully recaptured the first stage of a Long March-10B rocket using a net-capture system on a seaborne platform near Hainan Island, marking its first such achievement. The breakthrough aligns with SpaceX's reusable rocket technology, aiming to reduce launch costs.

Greek anti-terrorist police arrested three individuals for firebomb attacks targeting conservative New Democracy party members in Thessaloniki, which killed the 72-year-old mother of parliamentary candidate Afroditi Nestora and injured four others. The attacks occurred on July 1, 2026, and are part of a broader history of politically motivated violence in Greece.

The Philippines commemorated the 10th anniversary of a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China's expansive claims in the South China Sea. China rejected the ruling as illegal, while the U.S. reiterated its commitment to defend the Philippines under their security treaty. Territorial disputes in the region remain a flashpoint involving multiple nations.

Three former crew members of the Thailand-flagged ship Mayuree Naree sued Precious Shipping Co. and affiliated entities over labor rights violations and unfair dismissal after the vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026. The lawsuit alleges the defendants endangered lives by sailing through a high-risk area and dismissed the crew before contract completion, citing inadequate compensation and PTSD diagnoses.

Asian stocks rose, led by technology shares, while oil prices fell as traders monitored tensions between Iran and the U.S. South Korea's Kospi and Tokyo's Nikkei gained over 1.8%, and tech-related stocks like SK Hynix and AMD saw significant increases. Oil prices dropped due to constrained supplies at the Strait of Hormuz.

A fire at Fujian Huiteng shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed 28 people and injured others, prompting arrests of factory owners and managers. The incident raised concerns over worker safety in China, where recent accidents include a 2026 fireworks plant explosion and a 2024 refrigeration facility fire. President Xi Jinping ordered a swift investigation and accountability for those responsible.

A wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, killed 12 people as high temperatures affected the country. Victims were found in burnt-out vehicles, and 150 firefighters are battling the blaze. Spain's military emergency unit is set to assist, and regional leaders called it the deadliest fire in the region to date.

The film 'Satluj,' depicting a human rights activist's investigation into extrajudicial killings during Punjab's 1980s-90s insurgency, was blocked by Indian officials and later removed from a streaming platform, prompting community screenings in Sikh temples and villages. The movie, originally titled 'Punjab 95,' faced censorship demands for over 120 cuts and is now shown through grassroots efforts in Punjab, highlighting memories of the conflict.

China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after affecting Taiwan. The storm follows a week of deadly weather events, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which together caused 50 deaths. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and thousands of rescue workers are on standby.

Retired judges are touring Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan to warn that the rule of law in America is in grave danger, citing increased polarization and criticism of the judicial system. They highlight concerns about threats to judicial independence and the impact of political rhetoric, including remarks by President Donald Trump.

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, challenge ballistics and DNA evidence in a Utah preliminary hearing. Prosecutors argue the shooting endangered others and was politically motivated, with Kirk being an ally of President Donald Trump and credited with galvanizing young voters for the Republican in the 2024 election.

Israel is conducting a yearslong project to clear unexploded munitions from the Mediterranean Sea near Rishon LeZion to return shoreline to residents. Divers faced challenges locating mock mortar shells planted months earlier during training exercises, highlighting the difficulties of underwater munition clearance. The initiative aligns with a global effort to protect waters amid increased demand for ocean use in shipping, energy, and AI infrastructure.

The article discusses strategies to stay cool during heat waves without air conditioning, emphasizing risks from high temperatures and humidity, particularly for vulnerable groups. It highlights the importance of overnight cooling, public cooling spaces, and metrics like wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) and heat index to assess danger.

A federal appeals court upheld Illinois's ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning a lower court's ruling that deemed the ban unconstitutional. The Seventh Circuit's 2-1 decision affirmed the law's compliance with the Second Amendment, citing its alignment with firearm regulation traditions and evidence linking such weapons to severe gun violence. The law, enacted in 2023, was prompted by a 2022 mass shooting at a Chicago-area parade.

Victor Marx won the Republican primary for Colorado governor, defeating state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer. Marx, a Marine Corps veteran, will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November. Colorado has not elected a Republican governor in over two decades, and Marx led the GOP field in fundraising with $2.8 million in contributions.

An ICE officer in Houston fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican homebuilder, during a vehicle stop. Federal agents at the scene lacked body cameras, which the Department of Homeland Security attributed to a government shutdown and Democratic policies. The family and local prosecutors are calling for an independent investigation.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his visit to Saudi Arabia, stating that criticizing countries from afar is ineffective, and emphasized expanding economic ties beyond the U.S. The visit follows a 2018 diplomatic rift with Saudi Arabia over human rights concerns, which was resolved in 2023.