Customs: China imported 3.775 mln tonnes of soybeans Jan-May.

Alex Gendler, spokesman for Israel’s embassy in London, said Israel seeks a ceasefire with Lebanon and would welcome a 'good' US‑Iran agreement if one is reached. He said Hezbollah 'struck first' during the Lebanon‑Israel ceasefire and stressed the ceasefire terms were agreed between Israel and Lebanon, not with Iran or Hezbollah. Gendler added Israel’s mission in Iran is 'not yet complete' and accused Iran of sponsoring terrorism and attacking Israel while using Lebanese civilians as cover.

Mercuria's 1H profit rose 88% as commodity-market volatility boosted results.