German prosecutors file first charges against a Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage, ARD reports. Prosecutor classifies the attack on energy infrastructure as a war crime.

Alibaba and its US payment processor agree to pay $600M to settle a Justice Department probe into failures to prevent illegal drug sales and imports.

Alibaba and its US payment processor agreed to pay $600 million to settle a federal probe into failures to prevent illegal drug sales and imports, the Justice Department said.

South African police say more than 900 arrested during nationwide anti-migrant protests that turned violent in some areas, with looting reported

South African police said more than 900 people were arrested during nationwide anti-migrant protests, most of which were peaceful but turned violent and led to looting in some areas.

Volkswagen examines sale of Audi's 8.33% stake in FC Bayern München and reviews Porsche's VfB Stuttgart stake in austerity drive ahead of July 9 board vote on plan to cut 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen is examining the sale of Audi's 8.33% stake in FC Bayern München and reviewing Porsche's stake in VfB Stuttgart as part of a major austerity programme, ahead of a supervisory board vote on July 9 on a plan to cut 100,000 jobs, according to CORRECTIV.

European CouncilCosta expects progress in Ukraine's EU accession talks during Ireland's EU presidency, speaking in Dublin with Zelensky present at the presidency opening ceremony.

European CouncilAntonio Costa expects significant progress in EU accession negotiations with candidate countries, including Ukraine, during Ireland's EU Council presidency. Speaking in Dublin at the opening ceremony of Ireland's presidency, which runs from July 1 to December 31, Costa said the recent official opening of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova shows enlargement is Europe's best investment in peace and security. Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky also attended the ceremony.