DAILY EDITION · 2026
July 12, 2026 · Published at 07:00 Beijing Time
1 Daily Overview · 8 Global Stories
A complex world, made clear.
WHAT HAPPENED
No World Cup match finished inside the reporting window, but Norway versus England kicked off at 05:00 Beijing time and Argentina meets Switzerland at 09:00. Beyond football, U.S.-Iran talks continued, Ukraine pressed for air defenses, Typhoon Bavi hit eastern China, Bangladesh floods killed at least 44, and new disputes emerged around Meta privacy, Indonesian anti-corruption and India-New Zealand ties.
SourceThe GuardianWHAT HAPPENED
From July 11 05:00 to July 12 05:00 Beijing time, no World Cup match finished inside the window. Spain's 2-1 win over Belgium ended before it began. The final quarterfinals are Norway versus England at 05:00 and Argentina versus Switzerland at 09:00, with the winners meeting in the semifinal.
SourceReutersWHAT HAPPENED
Washington accepted Iran's request to continue talks but demanded an end to attacks and safe, free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran discussed new shipping arrangements through intermediaries while seeking authority over some waters. Tanker attacks, slower shipping and reciprocal strikes continue to raise energy and inflation risks.
SourceReutersWHAT HAPPENED
Russian missiles, drones and glide bombs hit Kyiv, Sumy, Odesa, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, killing at least seven and wounding dozens. President Zelenskiy said Patriot ammunition remains scarce and urged allies to accelerate weapons deliveries.
SourceReutersWHAT HAPPENED
Bavi made landfall on China's eastern coast with sustained winds near 144 kilometers per hour. Zhejiang evacuated more than 1.7 million people, while Fujian, Shanghai and other areas suspended transport and moved residents, bringing the regional total close to two million.
SourceReutersWHAT HAPPENED
Heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in southeastern Bangladesh, killing at least 44 and stranding more than one million people. About 268,000 households across seven districts were affected as power cuts, damaged roads and communications failures slowed rescue work.
SourceReutersWHAT HAPPENED
Meta discontinued the newly launched Muse Image feature, which could use public Instagram content to generate and edit images. Automatic activation and weak user choice drew criticism from actors, creators and industry groups, and Meta acknowledged the feature did not meet expectations.
SourceReutersWHAT HAPPENED
Febrie Adriansyah, head of special crimes at Indonesia's attorney general's office, resigned after police named him a suspect in an extortion, bribery and money-laundering probe. Police reported seizing more than $20 million in cash and about 74 kilograms of gold. He denies wrongdoing.
SourceReutersWHAT HAPPENED
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Auckland in the first visit by an Indian prime minister to New Zealand in 40 years. The countries upgraded relations to a strategic partnership and signed new defense arrangements covering maritime security, trade and regional cooperation.
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