Business and economy

South American trade bloc MERCOSUR and European bloc EFTA sign a free trade agreement, setting up a free trade zone of nearly 300 million people. (DW) (Buenos Aires Herald)

• https://www.dw.com/en/south-americas-mercosur-europes-efta-bloc-seal-trade-deal/a-73134998
• https://buenosairesherald.com/world/international-relations/mercosur-efta-announce-fta-negotiations-successfully-completed

Politics and elections

The South Korean National Assembly votes 173–3 with three abstentions to approve the nomination of Kim Min-seok as the country's prime minister, despite boycotts from the People Power Party over allegations surrounding his wealth and family. (Yonhap)

• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250703000951315

Science and technology

The 3.500 years old Caral city of Peñico is discovered in Peru. (BBC)

• https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07dmx38kyeo