Pape Gueye, a midfielder for Villarreal in La Liga Spain, has announced an indefinite break from playing for Senegal until the national team brings in a new coaching staff. This decision comes after Senegal's elimination in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Gueye announced his decision via Instagram, stating: "I will later speak about our elimination, but today I announce that I am taking a break from the national team as long as the current coaching staff remains in place."

The Senegal national team is currently facing a string of negative developments. These include losing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations crown, unconfirmed reports of players not receiving bonuses, head coach Pape Jeaux's failure to reach agreement on a new contract with the federation, and even food supply problems at the World Cup accommodation.

Gueye also appears to have issues stemming from the Round of 32 match, in which Senegal lost to Belgium 2-3 in 120 minutes. He was substituted out at the 66-minute mark, with Coach Jeaux explaining that the player was becoming fatigued. However, Gueye countered that his physical condition was normal and healthy.

The 27-year-old Gueye has earned 45 caps for Senegal, scoring 7 goals. At this World Cup, he appeared in all four of Senegal's matches, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist.

Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, on the evening of July 1, resulting in at least 18 deaths and forcing local authorities to evacuate large numbers of civilians from multiple attacked areas. Timur Tkachenko, Kyiv's military administrator, revealed that children were among the victims, saying "The enemy deliberately attacked residential areas and killed civilians again." Russia's Defense Ministry claimed it targeted energy infrastructure to retaliate against recent Ukrainian military strikes. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Russia is facing fuel shortages. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported overnight tracers from air defense systems and explosions from drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. He confirmed at least 10 deaths with concerns the toll could rise, while Poland has heightened airspace protection measures, especially along borders near threatened areas.

Two foreign female tourists went viral after taking a coconut left as a spirit offering at Pattaya Beach in Chachoengsao Province to use as a prop for photos. After learning the truth, they promptly returned it and apologized, unaware of the Thai tradition. On July 2, 2025, a Facebook user posted a 45-second video showing the tourists picking up the coconut, which sparked online backlash.

Reporters investigating the scene found that the beach area has a small tree where locals regularly place coconuts, sweets, and red water as offerings to the local spirit or shrine guardian for good fortune. The location is popular with both Thai and foreign tourists seeking seascape photos.

Vannachai, 35, who filmed the incident, said he initially encountered about 4-5 foreign tourists resting under the tree. After one tourist picked up the coconut and walked to the beach to take photos, he recorded the moment. When they returned, he used a translation app to explain that the coconut was a sacred offering. The tourists were shocked and immediately apologized, confirming they were unaware of the custom and even apologized in Russian before returning the coconut to its original spot.

Manchester City has announced the completion of an agreement to sign Elliot Anderson, the midfielder from Nottingham Forest. The English Premier League club confirmed the deal with the rival league side. Manchester City had pursued Anderson's signature for some time, and reports indicate the club agreed to pay Nottingham Forest 116 million pounds with no additional conditional clauses. Manchester City also stated that Anderson has completed his medical examination, which was conducted in the United States, leaving only final steps to complete the transfer once he returns to England after concluding his international duties. The 23-year-old midfielder joined Nottingham Forest in 2024 and has been a key player for the club, appearing in 92 matches across all competitions. His strong performances earned him a call-up to the England national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is currently taking place.

The Narathiwat Provincial Court has sentenced members of an armed group to life imprisonment for bombing and burning a gas station in Narathiwat province, though the lead defendant received a reduced sentence of 36 years and 12 months after confessing. On January 11, the group carried out a coordinated attack involving explosives and arson at a service station in Ban Khok, Jawaab subdistrict, Cho-airong district, causing property damage and alarming local residents. Officers conducted an investigation and arrested the suspect identified as Mr. Maeso and two accomplices on January 13. In case number Dor.500/69 at Narathiwat Provincial Court, the defendants were convicted of terrorism, banditry, and illegal possession of military weapons. The court sentenced Mr. Maeso (defendant 1) to life imprisonment, reduced to 36 years and 12 months due to his confession. Defendants 2 and 3, who denied the charges, were ordered to face retrial and remain in custody.

On July 2, 2026, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sira Lohatyai, a thoracic surgeon known as Dr. Jae, posted a cautionary case on TikTok (@siradoctorlung) with the message: "Arm pain nearly unbearable—turned out to be stage 4 lung cancer."

Dr. Jae recounted a case where a patient presented with chronic arm pain and was later found to have bone destruction. X-ray imaging showed damage to the right upper arm bone, caused by cancer cells spreading to the bone. This finding indicated the patient had already reached stage 4 disease.

Lung cancer commonly metastasizes to bones, including the ribs, though this patient's cancer had spread to the arm. The persistent pain was so severe that the patient could not lift his arm, until ultimately, stage 4 lung cancer was diagnosed.