Jun 30, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC

A 59-year-old man has died in hospital following Russia's June 29 attack on Dnipro, bringing the total fatalities to seven, comprising six men and one woman. Sixteen injured individuals remain hospitalized, with seven in serious condition. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian General Staff reported 184 combat engagements across the front lines on June 29. Russian forces reportedly launched two missile strikes, 50 air strikes, and deployed 136 guided aerial bombs. Ukrainian forces estimated approximately 1,350 Russian personnel were killed or wounded in the past day, along with the destruction of 71 artillery systems, one tank, six armored combat vehicles, and one air defense system. Overall estimated Russian personnel losses now total 1,403,550. Additionally, on the second anniversary of Russia's June 30, 2022, withdrawal from Snake Island, Ukrainian military pilots recounted the liberation operation as "scary, low, fast, and very maneuverable." Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

South Korean technology firms Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly planning substantial investments in chip manufacturing and AI data centers. While one report's headline indicated a total of $1.3 trillion, the accompanying details specified approximately $520 billion for four new chip plants and an additional $356.36 billion for three AI data centers, totaling around $876 billion. Separately, Ukraine has received €3.8 billion from the European Union, designated for drone production and its defense sector. Meanwhile, German automaker Volkswagen is considering divesting assets such as PowerCo, Traton, or Ducati, following a plan to reduce its workforce by 100,000, though analysts suggest this may not fully stabilize the company. European aluminum producers are urging Brussels to address a loophole permitting sanctioned Russian aluminum to enter the EU market via third countries. Furthermore, a survey reveals that sovereign wealth funds and central banks, collectively managing $29 trillion, are increasingly prioritizing energy assets and expressing concerns regarding the US dollar's future. Sources: Forbes Ukraine

Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, has announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Labour Party. This development follows the resignation of current leader Keir Starmer. Burnham is currently the sole declared candidate, making him the likely successor to become the United Kingdom's next Prime Minister, which would mark the seventh change in leadership for the country in the past decade. He is noted for his supportive positions towards Ukraine and the European Union. The official internal party election process is anticipated to commence shortly.

Sources: Українська правда

The United States Supreme Court has ruled President Donald Trump's executive order, aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, unconstitutional. This decision prevents the administration from implementing changes to a policy that has been a cornerstone of American law for over a century. The court's unanimous rejection of the executive order represents a notable setback for President Trump's attempts to reshape immigration regulations through executive action.

Sources: BBC News