Japan The Japanese Diet votes to extend its session until August 31 so that it can consider key legislation.
Belarusian Some 450 people are arrested in Belarus after protests against the Government's economic policies.
London A vigil is held in London to demand the release of journalist Urunboy Usmonov, imprisoned by authorities in Tajikistan last week. Usmonov is reported to be in ill health.
Fugitive Fugitive alleged Boston crime boss James J. Bulger is arrested in the US city of Santa Monica, California.
In the United Kingdom, the first coordinated, nationwide Police National Database is launched, making information easier to share between forces
Magadan Journalist Anatoly Bitkov, the chief editor of the Kolyma Plus TV channel, is found dead in his apartment in the town of Magadan in the Russian Far East.
People's Republic of China Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei is freed on bail. Under the terms of his bail agreement, he is not permitted to disclose the reason for his arrest and detention.
Sudanese President President of Sudan Omar al-Bashir threatens to cut off pipelines carrying Southern Sudanese petroleum (oil) on July 1 unless a deal is done.
South Korea South Korea announces that it will build a new resettlement centre for refugees from North Korea.
Indonesia Indonesia bans its domestic servants from working in Saudi Arabia following the execution of a maid who was beheaded with a sword.
Tornadoes A tornado touches down in the US city of Louisville, Kentucky near the University of Louisville Belknap campus, damaging some buildings at the Churchill Downs horse racing track.
People's Republic of China Officials from the People's Republic of China warn that the 2011 China floods will have a negative impact on food prices.
Australia Flights resume in southeast Australia as the volcanic ash cloud from the 2011 Puyehue-Cordón Caulle eruption clears although flights to Tasmania and New Zealand are still affected.
Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce and Qantas announce an out-of-court settlement of their dispute over an Airbus engine explosion over Indonesia in November 2010.
Engage 2010–2011 Greek protests: Nationwide protests continue as Prime Minister of Greece George Papandreou attempts to pass new cuts in public spending.
Indigenous Australian Indigenous Australian Kim Scott wins the Miles Franklin Literary Award for his book "That Deadman Dance".
Vincent van Gogh Art experts conclude that a Vincent van Gogh painting previously believed to be a self-portrait is in fact a portrait of van Gogh's brother, Theo.
President The President of the United States Barack Obama announces that 33,000 US troops will be withdrawn from the War in Afghanistan by the northern summer of 2012.
Soldiers Philippine Army soldiers capture five suspected members of the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf in a raid on Basilan Island.
Denmark officially recognizes the National Transitional Council of Libya as the "sole legitimate representative of the Libyan people" in the current transition period.
2011 Bahraini uprising 2011 Bahraini uprising: The Bahraini government sentences 10 pro-democracy activists to life in prison for their role in the uprising.