The Rest of the World Report | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 — Morning Edition

The NATO summit in Ankara opened with a diplomatic snub: Trump skipped Atatürk’s mausoleum, breaking a protocol observed by every visiting head of state—except Saudi Arabia and Iran.Ukraine’s air defense crisis deepens: All ballistic missiles in Kyiv’s latest attack got through. Zelensky is in Ankara to press Trump for interceptors ahead of their bilateral tomorrow.FIFA’s World Cup controversy: After Trump’s call, the US striker’s red card suspension was lifted. Belgium’s coach: "I didn’t know July 5 was April Fools’ Day." Iran’s state funeral for Khamenei enters Day 4. 7M rode Tehran’s metro to mourn—but the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba, remains absent, fueling speculation.France’s far-right moment: A Paris court will rule today on whether Marine Le Pen can run in 2027. If barred, her deputy, Jordan Bardella, becomes the RN’s candidate.Read/Listen to the full Morning Edition: Get full access to The Rest of the World Report at www.restoftheworldreport.com/subscribe