On July 5, 2025, following a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, Donald Trump warned of possible sanctions against Russia. The attack involved over 500 drones and 11 missiles, and Trump expressed discontent to Putin during a phone call.

On July 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed letters to 12 countries outlining reciprocal tariffs, ranging from 10% to 70%, to be collected starting August 1.

Japan is reversing its policy of limiting rice production with a new agricultural policy starting in 2027, aiming to boost output and secure food security following a severe rice shortage and historic price spikes.

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, upheld age-verification requirements for accessing online pornography sites, aiming to protect children from harmful content.

The 2025 Tour de France began in Lille on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with thousands of fans present to witness the start of the race.

Investors are monitoring the July 9 tariff deadline as a suspension expires, with a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports announced, while the S&P 500 has risen about 26% since April.

Amazon Prime Day 2025 will take place from July 11 to July 14, offering exclusive deals for Prime members with discounts on various items.

On July 4, 2025, oil futures fell, with Brent crude dropping to around $68.31-$68.45, as the US plans to meet with Iran to restart nuclear talks.

On July 4 and 5, 2025, a heat wave struck Eastern Europe, causing multiple crises, including fish deaths in the Czech Republic, fires in Albania, and protests in Serbia, with temperatures reaching 41 degrees Celsius.

On July 6, 2025, Euronews reported on Iran's supreme leader's first appearance since the Iran-Israel war and flash floods in Texas that resulted in 51 deaths.

European countries plan to nearly double military spending over the next decade, aiming to boost their defense industries but face a dilemma of relying on U.S. manufacturers or developing their own capabilities.

A video by The New York Times, published on July 4, 2025, features Damien Cave reporting from Vietnam on the use of DNA analysis to identify unidentified Vietnamese soldiers.

On July 4, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in Thailand announced the rescue of a Chinese national, Zhong, from Myanmar after he was trafficked, lured by a photoshoot job offer.

On July 4, 2025, Nikkei reported on the worsening situation in Ukraine, based on discussions at the NATO summit, also noting Trump's return from the summit.

Published on July 5, 2025, an article features seven survivors of the Kindertransport, the rescue mission that saw thousands of Jewish children flee Nazi persecution in 1938-39.

China and Russia did not provide significant aid to Iran during its conflict with Israel or when U.S. forces bombed Iranian nuclear sites, prioritizing their own interests.

On July 6, 2025, Fuji TV aired a program addressing issues surrounding Masahiro Nakai and inappropriate executive meetings, reviewing an incident from June 2, 2023, and examining the company's organizational culture.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has questioned why no one at the BBC has lost their job over the airing of a Gaza documentary featuring the son of a Hamas official, which was later pulled from iPlayer.

On July 3 and 4, 2025, Donald Trump used the term 'Shylock' at a rally in Iowa while discussing a domestic policy bill, drawing condemnation from the ADL and Jewish leaders.

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed a tax and spending cut bill at the White House, including tax cuts, border security, and defense funding, and extending 2017 tax cuts.

On July 4, 2025, José Ruz, administrator of LIC, admitted to the Supreme Court that he used the term 'ganadería' to refer to political parties and acknowledged contacts with members of the Koldo network to secure contracts.

On July 5, 2025, Pedro Sánchez addressed the PSOE's Federal Committee, discussing internal issues and a corruption scandal, announcing 13 anti-corruption measures.

Calls are mounting to ban Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, despite its growing popularity, with the domestic intelligence agency classifying it as an extremist entity.

NHK verified election fraud claims, finding no evidence of vote manipulation, and FNN fact-checked similar claims, explaining how Kansai TV determines election results, both dismissing the allegations.

On July 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about strengthening Ukraine's air defense, with Merz offering to buy U.S. weapons for Ukraine.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson stated that the government's U-turn on welfare changes has made spending decisions more difficult, impacting the Chancellor ahead of the autumn Budget.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed his 'good personal relationship' with former President Donald Trump in an interview with Nick Robinson.

On July 5, 2025, The New York Times reports on the shortage of male role models in boys’ lives, particularly in low-income areas, contributing to struggles in school and employment.

The EU Commission rejected calls to delay the AI Act, confirming it will come into force as scheduled, with obligations for general-purpose AI models starting in August 2025 and 'high-risk' systems in August 2026.