China A-share commercial aerospace sector plunged in afternoon trade; Shenjian Co hit the intraday limit-down. Tianli Fuhua, DianKe Lantian and Shanghai Hanxun fell more than 10%; Sirui New Materials, Zhongcai Technology, Bolite and Qianzhao Optoelectronics also slid.

Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the Swedish ambassador.

On July 5 local time the Lalique Museum in Bas-Rhin, eastern France, was robbed; about 20 jewellery pieces were taken and preliminary losses are estimated at several million euros. Investigators said the theft occurred around 0600. The museum alarm was triggered and a cleaner who arrived first called police. Officers found at least six display cases smashed and suspects had fled. Police are reviewing CCTV footage. The museum has been closed temporarily. The Lalique Museum, opened in 2011, houses glass art and jewellery by René Lalique.