Serena Williams Serena Williams beats Vera Zvonareva 6–3, 6–2 to win her fourth Wimbledon women's singles title.
United States United States Republican Party chairman Michael Steele is heavily criticised by members of his own party and by members of the Democratic Party for saying America's war in Afghanistan is "a war of Obama's choosing".
Guinea Guinea announces it will hold a run-off presidential election as last Sunday's first round vote resulted in no winner.
Guillermo Fariñas Guillermo Fariñas, a hunger striker in Cuba, is reported to be "close to death" by authorities, in his latest hunger strike attempt.
Poland Poland and the United States sign a deal in Kraków allowing the United States to position an American anti-missile shield in Poland to defend Europe from the perceived threat of Iran and other countries: Russia objects.
The Pentagon The U.S. Pentagon alleges that Iran has violated United Nations sanctions against itself by providing an advanced radar system to Syria, a system the Pentagon claims would hurt Israel's ability to launch surprise attacks against Iran.
Police Police apologize to American hotel heiress Paris Hilton after she was cleared of drug charges made against her while she was watching a 2010 FIFA World Cup match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Prime Minister Prime Minister of Thailand Abhisit Vejjajiva probes the deaths of eight soldiers over two days.
People's Republic of China China jails a Tibetan environmentalist on charges of 'splitting the nation'.
South Korea 12 people are killed and 12 injured after a bus falls from a bridge near South Korea's main Incheon International Airport.
More than 10,000 Palestinians, including many patients needing medical treatment, are reported to have crossed into Egypt via the Rafah border since its 1 June opening in the aftermath of the Gaza flotilla raid.
Fuel tanker More than 230 people are killed and 200 injured after a fuel tanker overturns and explodes in the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.