Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has been convicted of three firearm charges. He was found guilty of lying on a form when purchasing a revolver in 2018, claiming he wasn't a drug user despite struggling with crack cocaine addiction. The jury deliberated for three hours before delivering the verdict. Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to the felony charges, which included illegally possessing the weapon. The trial featured testimony from his ex-wife and sister-in-law, who described his addiction. President Biden accepted the outcome, and his son is considering an appeal.

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Sami Abdallah, also known as Abu Taleb. The Iran-backed militant group confirmed his death with "great pride and great honor". The strike in Jouaiyya, near the Israeli border, also killed three others. Abdallah is the most important Hezbollah commander to be killed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, which has fueled violence on the Lebanese border. The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces has intensified in recent days, killing at least 458 people in Lebanon and 15 Israeli soldiers.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept a proposed Gaza ceasefire during his eighth Middle East visit since the October 7 attack. Blinken noted that while Israel, the UN, and other Arab nations have backed the six-week truce plan, Hamas remains non-committal. The call for ceasefire coincided with Blinken's participation in an emergency summit in Jordan addressing Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Despite diplomatic efforts, Gaza faced further Israeli strikes, adding to the conflict's heavy toll.

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, has been found guilty on all three counts in his federal gun trial, marking the first criminal conviction of a sitting president’s child. The charges stem from Biden's 2018 purchase of a Colt Cobra Special revolver, during which he falsely claimed on federal forms that he was not a drug user. Despite his not guilty plea, a Delaware jury delivered its verdict after three hours of deliberation. Biden, who faces potential prison time, expressed disappointment with the outcome but thanked his family and community for their support.

A Pakistani YouTuber, Saad Ahmed, was shot dead by a security guard while filming a vlog about the India vs Pakistan cricket match in Karachi. Saad was repeatedly questioning the guard, who lost his temper and fired at him. Saad was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival. CCTV footage shows the confrontation before the shooting. The guard has been arrested by local police. Saad, the sole breadwinner for his family, had called a friend before going to the mobile market to shoot the video.

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, was convicted on June 11 of lying about his drug use to purchase a gun in 2018. A federal jury in Wilmington, Delaware, found him guilty on all three counts. This makes Hunter Biden the first child of a sitting U.S. president convicted of a crime. Sentencing is expected within 120 days, with guidelines suggesting a possible 15 to 21 months in prison. This verdict is significant amidst claims of politicized justice by former President Trump, convicted last month on unrelated charges.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, facing a crucial election on July 4, acknowledged public frustration with the Conservative Party. Sunak, aiming for a second term, launched the party's manifesto emphasizing financial security and tax reductions. Despite these pledges, the Conservatives trail Labour by 20 points in polls. Sunak admitted, "I'm not blind to the fact that people are frustrated with our party." The campaign faces additional challenges, including criticisms over Sunak's conduct and economic policies. With just weeks left, the election appears contentious as Conservatives strive to regain voter trust.

Animal Rising activists vandalized a portrait of King Charles by Jonathan Yeo at the Philip Mould Gallery, London. The protesters covered the King’s face with a Wallace and Gromit sticker, adding a speech bubble criticizing the RSPCA's farming practices. Daniel Juniper from Animal Rising explained that the action aimed to highlight cruelty on RSPCA Assured farms and urge King Charles to reconsider his association with the scheme. The protest follows the group's investigation into alleged animal mistreatment on 45 farms, prompting calls for a shift towards plant-based farming.

Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Federal Channel has reopened nearly three months after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed when the cargo ship Dali crashed into it. The March 26 incident killed six bridge workers and blocked the channel, shuttering the Port of Baltimore. Crews removed 50,000 tons of steel and concrete to restore the waterway. Col. Estee Pinchasin of the US Army Corps of Engineers praised the effort, despite the tragic loss of life. Rebuilding the bridge is expected to continue until 2028, with costs projected at $1.9 billion.

In southern Gaza, four Israeli soldiers lost their lives in a clash with Hamas forces, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The incident occurred in Rafah, with details still emerging about the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Hamas claimed responsibility, stating that they had "booby-trapped" a building where Israeli forces were stationed. The soldiers' deaths bring the total military losses to 298 since the ground offensive began in October, highlighting the persistent violence in the region despite international efforts to broker peace.