New British Foreign Secretary Lammy Ready will support Ukraine

The new British government will continue to support Ukraine, assured David Lammy. During his visit to Berlin, he expressed his intention to reset the UK's relations with the European Union, DW reports.

Israeli air strike on Gaza school kills at least 16

At least 16 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a UN-run school in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials have said. Dozens more have been injured, BBC reports.

Jon Landau, Oscar-winning Titanic and Avatar producer, dies aged 63

Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning Titanic and Avatar producer who helped bring director James Cameron’s visions to life, has died at 63, The Guardian reports.

Barcelona residents protest against mass tourism

Thousands of protesters marched Saturday, July 6, in Barcelona to denounce mass tourism and its effect on Spain's most visited city, the latest in a series of similar marches in the country, writes Le Monde.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Nativity of John the Baptist

Orthodox Christians celebrate Nativity of John the Baptist today, July 7.

Second round of France's snap legislative elections

Polls open in the second and final round of France's snap legislative elections on Sunday with more than 500 seats still up for grabs in the lower-house National Assembly. The vote will also determine France's next prime minister, who will likely come from the party or coalition winning the most seats. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the French legislative elections, AFP reports.

Russian drone attack in southern Ukraine forces Romania to send up F-16 fighters

On Saturday, July 6, Romania sent its F-16 fighter jets into the sky because of a Russian drone attack on targets in southern Ukraine, reports the Romanian Ministry of Defense.

Hamas drops key demand to accept phased US deal on ceasefire, hostages

Hamas has given initial approval for a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel give an up-front commitment for a complete end to the war, a Hamas and an Egyptian official said Saturday, AFP reports.

Texas braces for Beryl as tropical storm enters gulf

Texas was bracing for Tropical Storm Beryl as it crossed the Gulf of Mexico early Saturday, and a hurricane watch was issued for the state’s southern coast, New York Times reports.

Flashmob in the center of Chisinau. Community representatives demand observation of their rights

The representatives of the Roma community in the Republic of Moldova demand that their rights be respected and that they are not discriminated against. The message was delivered during a flashmob held in the center of Chisinau.

UN General Assembly President on a two-day visit to Chisinau

The Republic of Moldova continues to provide the necessary support to refugees from Ukraine, a country that is fighting bravely against Russian aggression, in order to maintain peace throughout Europe, Prime Minister Dorin Recean said at the meeting with the UN General Assembly President, Dennis Francis.

Japan, Cambodia to help remove landmines from Ukraine

Japan will work with Cambodia to remove landmines from Ukraine and other war-torn countries, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said during a visit to Phnom Penh on Saturday, BBC reports.