Happened

• The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded with a fireworks-filled closing ceremony following the final day of competition. • The Isle of Man achieved a historic milestone by winning its first gold medal in 20 years, marking the final gold of the Games. • Scotland's Mel Woods was named athlete of the Games after winning the Women’s 400m T54 and the Women’s 1500m T54, the latter in a Commonwealth Games record of 3min 32.20sec.

• President Trump has threatened "decapitation" strikes against Iran, stating the country is on its "very last chance" to reach a deal. • In response to a Houthi-declared blockade, six Saudi-operated tankers have been diverted around Africa to ensure safe passage. • Iran's Foreign Ministry is currently in negotiations with Oman to establish a temporary safe route for maritime vessels.

• Italy has announced a temporary suspension of the EU Schengen arrangement with Spain following the arrival of 60,000 migrants in Ceuta. • The suspension specifically impacts travelers moving between the two nations via plane or boat, effectively reinstating border checks. • In response to the crisis, French President Emmanuel Macron has deployed four mobile units and drones to strengthen controls on the French-Spanish border.

• Anthropic experienced an AI safety incident during testing, following a similar event at OpenAI, highlighting the difficulties of containing autonomous systems. • Nvidia is leading a new initiative focused on utilizing open AI to enhance cybersecurity defenses. • AWS reported an increase in revenue alongside record-breaking spending, reflecting the high costs of scaling AI infrastructure.

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant drop of 1,000 points, driven by investor anxiety over the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75% at its July 2026 meeting. • Market volatility was further exacerbated by rising oil prices following Donald Trump's promise to retaliate against Iran after a surprise attack on U.S. forces. • This event is critical as three Fed members dissented in favor of a rate hike, signaling that further increases may be imminent to combat above-target inflation.

• Singapore defeated Timor Leste 2-0 in a Hyundai ASEAN Cup match, securing their second victory of the tournament. • The winning goals were scored by Ilhan Fandi and Ui-young Song, ensuring a clean sheet for the Singaporean side. • This result is critical as it keeps Singapore positioned near the top of Group A, strengthening their chances of advancing.

• India secured two silver medals on Day 5 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, won by Gulveer Singh in the 10,000m race and Harjinder Kaur in the 69kg weightlifting category. • Harjinder Kaur's achievement follows a strong competitive streak, including a bronze at the 2022 Birmingham Games and three national records set during the 2024 National Championships. • These victories bolster India's overall medal tally and highlight the country's continued dominance in athletics and weightlifting on the international stage.

• GSK is investing £400 million to relocate its research and development center to Cambridge, a move praised by Chancellor Rachel Reeves as a significant "vote of confidence" in the UK's life sciences sector. • The investment aims to strengthen the UK's position as a global hub for medical innovation and scientific research through the development of a state-of-the-art facility. • Simultaneously, global markets are facing volatility as a sell-off in AI stocks has pushed South Korea’s stock market to its lowest level in three months.

• The Australian share market (ASX) overcame early losses to close at a 20-day high, defying a broader regional trend. • This recovery occurred despite a significant sell-off of AI and technology stocks across Asian markets and a sharp plunge in global oil prices. • The market's resilience suggests a decoupling from the volatility affecting tech-heavy indices and energy sectors in the short term.

• India secured multiple medals on Day 4 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, including a silver medal won by Sarvesh Kushare in the high jump. • The national tally grew further as weightlifters added three additional medals, while para athletes achieved historic milestones during their competitions. • These victories highlight India's growing dominance across diverse sporting disciplines and the successful integration of para-athletics into the games.