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1. Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine

   The drug was found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in bunkers hidden beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents were arrested. They face potential sentences of life in prison.

2. China hits back at U.S. sanctions restricting its exports to American defense firms

   China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.

3. A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn't

   This year's edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to be thrilling with unexpected performances from tournament first-timers and surprising results from some of the favorites.

4. Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows

   Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace.

5. Leading Lebanese conservationist dies after Israeli airstrike on her home

   Mona Khalil died Friday after an Israeli airstrike hit her beachside home two weeks ago. She's credited with creating a conservation movement in southern Lebanon to protect sea turtle nesting grounds.

6. Trump threatens to 'hit Iran very hard again' while Vance is in Switzerland for talks

   President Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran while Vice President Vance attended talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland on Sunday.

7. Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

   Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.

8. Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool, and says it will be drained again

   The president posted on Truth Social claiming vandals slashed the pool's lining and poured chemicals into the water, saying arrests have been made. He provided no evidence for his claims.

9. Week in politics: continued negotiations with Iran; G7 summit; Reflecting Pool issues

   There continues to be uncertainty over negotiations. At the same time, the Trump administration continues to aggravate allies.

10. Colombia runoff vote shaped by security fears and conflict warnings

    Voters head to a runoff in Colombia Sunday between candidates offering sharply different approaches to armed groups, with the frontrunner calling for intensified military action over peace talks