1. A UN inquiry found that both Israel and Hamas had committed war crimes in the early stages of the war in Gaza, and that Israel's actions also constituted crimes against humanity because of the immense civilian losses.

2. Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine early today.

3. French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to bet the house on a snap election was not universally applauded by his camp.

4. Temperatures are hitting record highs in parts of north and central China this week while a severe drought in the east is also threatening crops.

5. The European Commission, which oversees EU trade policy, announced that it would impose provisional duties on imports of Chinese electric vehicles of up to 38.1%.

6. The US government plans to announce wider sanctions on the sale of semiconductor chips and other goods to Russia.

7. Apple has become the first brand to cross $1 trillion in brand value, a 15% jump from last year.