On July 23, 2025, the ICJ ruled that a healthy environment is a human right, obligating countries to protect citizens from climate change impacts. The court emphasized that states must cooperate to curb emissions and prevent environmental damage, setting precedents for holding nations accountable.

On July 23, 2025, Oxfam Director Scott Paul warned of a looming famine in Gaza due to Israeli restrictions on aid, affecting millions of Palestinians, with the UN calling for immediate ceasefire and aid delivery.

On July 23, 2025, China experienced record-breaking heat, with temperatures exceeding 48°C in some areas, straining the power grid as demand hit 1.5 billion kilowatts.

On July 23-24, 2025, Russia and Ukraine held peace talks in Istanbul, focusing on prisoner exchanges, ceasefire terms, and a potential leaders' meeting, with both sides agreeing to exchange at least 1,200 prisoners.

In July 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the economic benefits of renewable energy, noting solar energy is now 41% cheaper and wind energy is 53% cheaper, with clean energy investment soaring to $2 trillion.

The Brazilian government anticipates a potential partial reversal by Donald Trump regarding the impending 50% tariffs on Brazilian products, scheduled for August 1st, and is preparing a proportional response targeting strategic sectors and big tech companies.

On July 22, 2025, Stone sold Linx to Totvs for R$ 3.05 billion, including Linx's R$ 360 million cash reserve, ending a five-year partnership.

The UK Supreme Court overturned Tom Hayes' Libor-rigging conviction, ruling the trials unfair due to inaccurate juror instructions.

The IMF's External Sector Report, released on July 22, 2025, warns that tariffs are not the solution to global imbalances, suggesting addressing domestic distortions rather than imposing tariffs.

Tesla's Q2 2025 earnings revealed a revenue decrease, with sales falling by 13.5%, revenue by 12% to $22.5 billion, and net profit by 16% to $1.2 billion.

On July 22 and 23, 2025, Russia attacked Ukraine with dozens of drones, killing a 66-year-old woman in Cherson and injuring two 13-year-olds, with attacks also targeting Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, Sumy and Odesa.

On July 23-24, 2025, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to discuss the EU-US trade row, the war in Ukraine, and disagreements over the FCAS fighter jet project, aiming to resolve differences by the end of August.

On July 22, 2025, Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi was sanctioned for protesting the Israel-Gaza war, holding a sign stating, 'Gaza is starving. Words won't feed them. Sanction Israel,' and was banned from overseas parliamentary delegations.

On July 22, 2025, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signed a law restricting NABU and SAPO powers, giving the prosecutor general control, sparking protests and EU criticism, with Zelenskyy promising a new bill to strengthen independence.

The UK government is cutting foreign aid from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income, a 40% reduction, with significant impacts in Africa, negatively affecting women's health and children's education.

Columbia University disciplined nearly 80 students for pro-Palestinian protests with punishments including suspensions and expulsions, coinciding with negotiations to restore US$400 million in federal funding cut due to alleged failures in addressing anti-Semitism.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko is seeking additional financing from the IMF to support financial needs amid the ongoing war with Russia, aiming to cover a $75 billion war budget gap over the next two years.

In July 2025, the European Union and Japan agreed to strengthen cooperation in defense, economic security, and critical mineral supply chains, launching the 'Competitiveness Alliance' and beginning negotiations on an 'Information Protection Agreement'.

On July 21 and 22, 2025, President Lai Ching-te met with European parliamentary delegations, focusing on cooperation among democracies to counter authoritarian threats, with discussions on regional security and shared democratic values.

Vladimir Putin is prioritizing his war goals in Ukraine over potential improvements in relations with the US under Donald Trump, seeking a legally binding promise that Nato will not expand eastwards, Ukrainian neutrality, and acceptance of Russia's territorial gains.

In July 2025, EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for an EU-China summit, addressing trade frictions, China's stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine, and trade imbalances.

In July 2025, the WHO reported that dengue cases in the Pacific have reached their highest level since 2016, with nearly 19,000 suspected cases and nine dengue-related deaths across the region.

On July 23, 2025, Sansei Party member Suzuki Atsushi, a member of the House of Representatives, denied affair allegations reported by Bunshun Online, stating there was no inappropriate relationship with the woman, who was a supporter.

The 11KM podcast discusses the increasing number of satellites being launched into orbit and explores the potential consequences for the climate and ozone layer as these satellites burn up in the Earth's atmosphere as space debris.

In July 2025, Amazon closed its Shanghai AI lab, established in 2018, due to U.S.-China tensions, with job layoffs part of the shutdown.