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After the shooting down of a US drone in the Persian Gulf by the Iranian National Guard President Trump deployed fighter jets to attack Iranian missile systems. In the last minute, however, he called off the strikes. Commentators observe the tense situation with concern, analyse Trump's tactics and criticise Europe's lack of any sort of plan.

According to media reports Boris Johnson, who currently stands the best chance of becoming British prime minister, had a heated argument with his girlfriend. Concerned neighbours called the police, who, however, saw no reason to intervene. Commentators disagree as to whether the ex-foreign secretary's private life should be a matter of public debate.

The shooting down of a US drone in the Persian Gulf by the Iranian National Guard has exacerbated tensions between the USA and Iran. Last week already saw attacks on tankers, which Washington blamed on Tehran. Commentators worry that the conflict could end in war.

The United Nations has released a shocking report to mark World Refugee Day on July 20. For the first time, the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR counted over 70 million refugees worldwide in 2018. At the same time the EU is increasingly sealing itself off, observers criticise. Commentators present constructive ideas for the refugee debate.

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt will face off against Boris Johnson in the race for the Tory leadership and post of British prime minister. The final word will be had by party members in a postal ballot with the winner will being announced at the end of July. Ten candidates ran to succeed May as Tory leader. Brexit hardliner Johnson is viewed as favourite, but Hunt is still very much in the running, commentators believe.