Thursday 3 July 2025

Politics

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is passed by the United States House of Representatives in a 218–214 vote and is signed into law by President Donald Trump the following day.

Business

South American trade bloc MERCOSUR and European bloc EFTA sign a free trade agreement, setting up a free trade zone of nearly 300 million people.

Gang war in Haiti

According to the United Nations, over 90% of the Haitian capital city Port-au-Prince is now under the control of violent gangs.

Science & Tech

The 3.500 years old Caral city of Peñico is discovered in Peru.

Cabinet of Lee Jae Myung

The South Korean National Assembly votes 173–3 with three abstentions to approve the nomination of Kim Min-seok as the country's prime minister, despite boycotts from the People Power Party over allegations surrounding his wealth and family.

Afghanistan–Russia relations

Russia becomes the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

Politics

Air traffic controllers in France go on strike to protest understaffing, management culture, and outdated equipment. Hundreds of flights are delayed or cancelled, including at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, which is one of Europe's busiest airports.

Politics

Christophe Mirmand is appointed the new minister of state of Monaco and will succeed acting Isabelle Berro-Amadeï on 21 July.

Crime & Justice

Four people are injured in a mass stabbing attack by a man near a shopping mall in Tampere, Finland.

2025 Gaza Strip aid distribution killings

Israeli airstrikes and shootings kill at least 94 Palestinians in Gaza, including 45 who were attempting to get humanitarian aid.

Politics

The Syrian transitional government unveils the new emblem of Syria, featuring a gold-coloured eagle, facing to its right, with three five-pointed stars arranged in an arc above its head.

Crime & Justice

Four people are injured in a hammer attack by a 20-year-old Syrian national on an Intercity Express train while it was between Straubing and Plattling in Bavaria, Germany.