Israeli airstrikes and shootings kill at least 94 Palestinians in Gaza, including 45 who were attempting to get humanitarian aid.
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July 3, 2025 (Thursday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
According to the United Nations, over 90% of the Haitian capital city Port-au-Prince is now under the control of violent gangs.
Business and economy
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.
International relations
Law and crime
Four people are injured in a mass stabbing attack by a man near a shopping mall in Tampere, Finland.
Politics and elections
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.
Air traffic controllers in France go on strike to protest understaffing, management culture, and outdated equipment.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.
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.
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.
Science and technology
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