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June 29, 2026 · Published at 07:00 Beijing Time

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OverviewNO.01

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Over the past 24 hours, the World Cup moved from group-stage closure into the knockout round, with Canada beating South Africa 1-0 for its first knockout-stage win. Europe’s heatwave widened, France reported around 1,000 excess deaths, and Venezuela’s quake response remained under pressure after the death toll passed 1,400. At the same time, the United States and Iran kept trading blows in the Gulf, Russia and Ukraine struck energy and city targets, a Saudi Aramco helicopter crash killed 14, the BIS warned about debt, financial fragility and AI-investment risk, and Israel said it destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

SourceChatGPT
World CupNO.02

Canada beat South Africa 1-0 as the World Cup knockout stage began

From 05:00 on June 28 to 05:00 on June 29 Beijing time, seven World Cup matches ended: Panama 0-2 England, Croatia 2-1 Ghana, Colombia 0-0 Portugal, DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan, Jordan 1-3 Argentina, Algeria 3-3 Austria, and South Africa 0-1 Canada. Several groups settled qualification, while Canada opened the knockout round with a stoppage-time winner.

SourceThe Times
Europe HeatwaveNO.03

France reported around 1,000 excess deaths during the heatwave as European records fell

Europe’s heatwave kept moving east as French health authorities reported around 1,000 excess deaths during the period, mostly among older people. Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic and other countries also broke heat records, with some areas passing 40C. Transport, power, healthcare and fire services all came under pressure, while the WHO warned Europe remains underprepared for more frequent heatwaves.

SourceAP News
Venezuela EarthquakeNO.04

Venezuela’s twin quakes left more than 1,400 dead and tens of thousands missing

After two major earthquakes in Venezuela, the death toll rose above 1,400 and tens of thousands remained missing. Rescuers pulled out 33 more people over the weekend, including children, but the crucial 72-hour search window had passed. Hard-hit La Guaira faced aftershocks, damaged roads, limited heavy equipment and constrained official capacity as international rescue teams arrived.

SourceReuters
U.S.-Iran ConflictNO.05

The United States and Iran kept exchanging attacks in the Gulf, straining the temporary peace framework

The United States and Iran continued escalating military action around the Gulf. Iran said it struck U.S.-linked targets after U.S. strikes near Iran’s southern coast, while Washington accused Tehran of threatening commercial shipping. Gulf markets moved unevenly and alerts sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait. Neither side formally exited the temporary framework, but each attack weakened its credibility.

SourceReuters
Russia-Ukraine WarNO.06

Russia and Ukraine continued exchanging strikes, while Ukraine targeted Russian refining infrastructure

Russia launched attacks on southeastern and northeastern Ukraine, with local officials reporting at least four deaths. Ukraine, meanwhile, intensified long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, setting a refinery on fire and disrupting transport and airport operations. Both sides are pushing deeper into energy, logistics and military-industrial systems.

SourceReuters
Saudi Aramco AccidentNO.07

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 people aboard

Saudi authorities said a helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco crashed in the eastern Gulf city of Ras Tanura, killing all 14 people on board, all Saudi nationals. The crash happened around 6 a.m. local time and an investigation was opened. Ras Tanura is a major oil-industry and export node, so any serious accident draws extra market attention during Gulf tension.

SourceReuters
Global Financial RiskNO.08

The BIS warned that debt, financial fragility and the AI boom are adding to global risk

In its annual economic report, the Bank for International Settlements warned that high public debt, financial-market fragility, ongoing supply shocks and uncertainty around the AI investment boom are jointly raising systemic risks. It noted that AI-related investment and complex debt financing could deepen vulnerabilities in core bond markets, calling for earlier debt control, price stability and stronger nonbank oversight.

SourceReuters
Lebanon SituationNO.09

Israel said it destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Israel said its military destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure in the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun, including a tunnel about 200 meters long. Israel said it had notified the United States in advance. The episode shows that even while regional diplomacy continues, tunnels, armed groups and border security zones can still trigger fresh military action.

SourceReuters
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