Kremlin says it has been in contact with Serbian authorities over the NIS oil company but is not disclosing details at this time.

Mainland A-share cobalt and nonferrous metals sectors rallied; China Tungsten High‑Tech hit the daily trading limit, while Xingye Silver‑Tin, Xiamen Tungsten, China Molybdenum, China Nonferrous and Zhongjin Lingnan also advanced.

Starmer announced he will resign as UK prime minister following a successful internal challenge, clearing the way for Andy Burnham to succeed him. Burnham, the long-serving mayor of Manchester, won a parliamentary seat last week, making him eligible to mount a leadership challenge. Starmer said his parliamentary party had answered the question of whether he remained the best person to lead into the next election and that he accepted their view. Labour leadership nominations open July 9 and the contest will be completed by Sept. 1; Starmer will remain in office until the process concludes and said he will do everything to ensure a smooth handover.