“For now I feel fine,” says Kiril Apostolov who, at 90-years-old, is still doing the rounds as the only doctor in the Bulgarian village of Skrat, climbing steep mountain roads as he carries out at-home patient visits.
🇧🇬 Bulgarian doctor still on-call at 90
“For now I feel fine,” says Kiril Apostolov who, at 90-years-old, is still doing the rounds as the only doctor in the Bulgarian village of Skrat, climbing steep mountain roads as he carries out at-home patient visits.
President Emmanuel Macron attended an emergency cabinet meeting to coordinate efforts against massive wildfires in southwest France. Authorities said the situation was broadly stable and the fires had not advanced overnight, but another heatwave expected later this week was adding urgency. Fires in France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to flee, including over 75,000 in Spain.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a crisis cabinet meeting as a wildfire approaches Bordeaux, about 15km away. The mayor says there are no evacuation plans for the city, while temperatures could reach 40C from Tuesday. More than 220,000 people have been evacuated in south-west France, and a new fire near Valencia has driven about 15,000 people from their homes.
🇨🇳 Robots dance, fold laundry and make sandwiches at Shanghai's AI expo
China's range of humanoid robot companies display their wares at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. In recent years, China has been keen to demonstrate its technological advancements in robotics.
🇨🇳 Robots dance, fold laundry and make sandwiches at Shanghai's AI expo
China's range of humanoid robot companies display their wares at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. In recent years, China has been keen to demonstrate its technological advancements in robotics.
Chinese AI developer Z.AI is discussing a partnership that could make AI aggregator GPTunneL its official distributor in Russia. The companies have agreed to integrate GLM models into the platform, test them in Russian enterprise settings, and provide engineering support and early access to updates.
Germany’s federal prosecutors’ office said on Monday that a second person detained over the deadly car-ramming attack linked to Berlin’s Pride celebrations had been released. The suspect had been held in connection with the incident over the weekend. The prosecutors’ statement announced the release without giving a reason for it. It also offered no further details about the investigation.
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it detained a 55-year-old Khabarovsk resident for passing information that could harm Russia’s security to New Zealand intelligence. The FSB alleges New Zealand sought data on Russia’s military-technical cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries. A treason case was opened, and US dollars were found at his home, according to the agency.
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency has shut more than 800 kitchens involved in the country’s free-meal programme. The agency oversees the flagship initiative of President Prabowo Subianto. Its chief told reporters on Monday that the kitchens were closed because of violations or because they failed to meet required standards.
Gulf equities moved higher in early Monday trading as investors grew more hopeful that the U.S.-Iran war could find a diplomatic way toward de-escalation. That expectation strengthened risk appetite across regional markets. Traders largely looked past fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities, allowing the prospect of talks to dominate sentiment. The market reaction reflects optimism about a diplomatic off-ramp despite the renewed strikes.
Iran says it has stopped retaliatory strikes in the Gulf after the United States paused its bombing campaign. An Iranian official said Tehran would halt operations as long as US attacks stop, while warning that Iran viewed the pause as potentially tactical. US officials said the campaign had largely exhausted its pre-selected targets and strained munitions stockpiles. Diplomatic messages are being exchanged through mediators, but tensions remain uncertain ahead of Donald Trump’s meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Gold advanced by more than 1% on Monday after a pause in hostilities in the Middle East sent oil prices lower. The decline in oil eased concerns about inflation and the possibility that interest rates would remain high for an extended period. Commodity markets responded to the temporary halt in US-Iran fighting, with gold gaining as oil retreated.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says any peace agreement between Tehran and Washington depends on Israel stopping its attacks on Lebanon. He calls for the “absolute, unconditional termination” of Israel’s aggression and voices support for Hezbollah and southern Lebanese residents amid reports of renewed US-Iran diplomacy.
Protesters in New Delhi celebrated after the education minister resigned following five weeks of demonstrations. The movement was led by the Cockroach Janata Party, founded by 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke, with students from across India joining his sit-in. Dozens were injured during a harsh police and security-force crackdown, yet demonstrators remained at Jantar Mantar. The report presents the collective determination of India’s Gen Z as the force that compelled the resignation. Narendra Modi also announced reforms to the examination system.
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Bloomberg reporters examine what may come next for India’s youth movement after students pushed Narendra Modi’s government into rare concessions. The discussion considers the outlook for education reform and jobs. It also explores how the student-led pressure could shape national politics. The focus is on the movement’s future following the government’s response.
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Egypt plans to reorganize the military-linked Future of Egypt body. It oversees agricultural and industrial development, as well as imports of commodities. Under the planned changes, it would become an overarching economic authority. The authority would report directly to the president.
China’s electricity market transactions reached 3.68 trillion kWh in the first half of 2026, up 24.2% year on year, the National Energy Administration said. Green power trading rose 6.6% to 164.1 billion kWh, while June transactions increased 20.8% to 627.5 billion kWh.
China’s power market transactions rise 24.2% in first half of 2026
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🇻🇪 Venezuela shelter reunites pets and owners separated by quakes
Hundreds of animals rescued from the rubble after the twin earthquakes in Venezuela remain in temporary shelters, waiting to be reunited with their families or adopted.
🇻🇪 Venezuela shelter reunites pets and owners separated by quakes
Hundreds of animals rescued from the rubble after the twin earthquakes in Venezuela remain in temporary shelters, waiting to be reunited with their families or adopted.
Police authorities have confiscated more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal’s coast. Italy’s border and customs police said on Monday that the drugs were estimated to have a street value of €500 million, or $570 million. The seizure was reported by police authorities, with no further details given about suspects or the shipment.
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein disclosed its financial performance and valuation in filings for a Hong Kong initial public offering. The company recorded a quarterly loss of $99 million. Slower sales contributed to the downturn. Shein also said the United States’ removal of an import-duty exemption for small packages affected results, while a hefty one-time accounting charge added to the loss.
The EU has removed Russian sable pelts from its sanctions lists and lifted an import ban imposed in April, Euractiv reports, citing sources. The European Commission said Russia’s dominance of the global sable market leaves European manufacturers with almost no alternative suppliers. Italy and Greece requested the exemption.
A Russian Defense Ministry statement says an Uragan multiple launch rocket system from Battlegroup East struck a Ukrainian troop and vehicle concentration near Shirokoye in the Zaporozhye Region, killing more than 30 troops and destroying vehicles and positions. Russian UAV operators also reportedly destroyed several Ukrainian artillery systems in counterbattery strikes.
Russian Uragan salvo destroys over 30 Ukrainian troops in Zaporozhye Region, Defense Ministry says
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Members of Berlin's LGBTQ community and others voiced grief, anger and solidarity after a vehicle rammed into crowds at the city's annual Christopher Street Day Pride celebrations, killing one person and injuring more than a dozen.
Members of Berlin's LGBTQ community and others voiced grief, anger and solidarity after a vehicle rammed into crowds at the city's annual Christopher Street Day Pride celebrations, killing one person and injuring more than a dozen.
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🇮🇩 Indonesians overworked and abused on foreign fishing vessels
Indonesia is one of the top contributors of labour for the global fishing industry, but many, lured by promises of good wages, are vulnerable to abuse and endure months of exploitation at sea.
🇮🇩 Indonesians overworked and abused on foreign fishing vessels
Indonesia is one of the top contributors of labour for the global fishing industry, but many, lured by promises of good wages, are vulnerable to abuse and endure months of exploitation at sea.
Billions of dollars are flowing into companies driving the military adoption of AI. The sector spans cloud computing, autonomous drones and decision-making software, as established arms makers and software-first firms compete for a growing defence market.
NSW Police deputy commissioner David Hudson opposed calls to arm the Community Security Group at Jewish events, saying police should protect all community members. He preferred a user-pays model for additional police presence and warned that granting one community special security privileges could be seen as government favouritism.
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Malaysian shuttler Cheam June Wei beat China’s Zhao Junpeng 2-1 in a tense final to win the men’s singles title at the 2026 Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open in Chenzhou, Hunan. More than 1,300 players from 11 countries and regions took part.
The Czech Republic's JITRO Children's Choir performed with young Chinese performers Friday at the Jilin Provincial Concert Hall in Changchun. The program combined folk songs, international classics, traditional Chinese instrumental music and Peking opera, with Czech and Chinese youth jointly singing “Wish” and “The Light of China.”
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev suggested freezing the Russia-Ukraine conflict and returning to the “Istanbul formula 2.0” during talks with Vladimir Putin. He said a peace process would require guarantees from major powers, including Russia. Putin replied that he would brief Tokayev on the situation on the Ukrainian front.
An FSB operative says the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance encourages ordinary people to volunteer sensitive intelligence to support its members’ geopolitical aims. The FSB previously said a 55-year-old Khabarovsk resident was detained for allegedly sending potentially damaging information to New Zealand’s intelligence agency; a high-treason investigation has been opened.
China has started deploying the Gande Constellation, its first commercial satellite network dedicated to monitoring space debris. The 120-satellite system is designed for continuous detection across all orbits and is planned for completion before 2030. Its first satellite uses an AI-assisted computer for surveillance, emergency response and rapid tracking.
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Profits at China’s major industrial enterprises rose 18.7% year on year to 3.95 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026. Electronics profits jumped 96.9%, led by nearly 690% growth in computer manufacturing and more than 2,500% in integrated circuits, while raw-materials manufacturing profits rose 71.7%.
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The Palace Museum is offering free admission on Monday to mark the second anniversary of the Beijing Central Axis being successfully inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Uganda has begun distributing emergency food in Karamoja after at least 19 people reportedly died from hunger. Months of drought and failed crops have left the region’s 1.5 million residents facing acute shortages and rising malnutrition. The government plans to provide 9,400 tonnes of relief food over two months and supply drought-resistant, disease-resistant and early-maturing seeds.
Australia’s Federal Court has rejected One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s appeal against a ruling that she racially vilified Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi in a 2022 social media post telling her to return to Pakistan. Hanson said she would consider appealing to the High Court, while Faruqi said hate speech is not free speech.
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Seattle police say at least three people may have fired shots during a gunfight at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday. Three people died and at least four were injured, including a two-year-old boy. A 15-year-old suspect is in custody, while police are searching for another possible attacker.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 3,200 confirmed infections and killed 1,405 people, with a fatality rate of 43.9%. Almost 90% of cases are in Ituri province. Scientists have begun testing an experimental vaccine against the rare Bundibugyo strain, while health-worker strikes have hindered the response.
Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest urged China and Australia to always negotiate fairly. He made the call at an event in Perth on Monday. Fortescue is negotiating annual supply terms with its biggest customer. The company is the world’s fourth-largest iron ore producer.
Frasers Group is considering options that could place its chief executive, Michael Murray, in the CEO role at Hugo Boss, according to The Times. The British company is pursuing a takeover of the German fashion house. The report describes the appointment as an option under exploration, rather than a finalized decision. No further terms of the possible arrangement were provided.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview on FOX News Channel's Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo said he intends to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, despite criticism from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview on FOX News Channel's Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo said he intends to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, despite criticism from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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Roe deer try to escape wildfires in southwest France.
Deer try to escape the blaze raging in the Marcheprime forest in Gironde, but are blocked by a barrier
Roe deer try to escape wildfires in southwest France.
Deer try to escape the blaze raging in the Marcheprime forest in Gironde, but are blocked by a barrier
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is ready to deepen bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil during a phone call with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The two leaders discussed stronger BRICS cooperation, global governance, AI, energy and mineral resources, while reaffirming support for multilateralism and dialogue.
Xi Jinping holds phone talks with Brazilian President Lula
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Indonesian performers dressed in HEAL (Humanity, Earth, and Life)-themed costumes takes part in parade during the Jember Fashion Carnival in Jember, East Java island
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Indonesian performers dressed in HEAL (Humanity, Earth, and Life)-themed costumes takes part in parade during the Jember Fashion Carnival in Jember, East Java island
Rescuers found the wreckage of a passenger minibus that disappeared after a rainfall-triggered landslide in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, Chongqing. The disaster buried more than 10 residential buildings on July 17, and search operations continue.
Giant panda Mao Zhu marked its 12th birthday at a wildlife park in Kunming, Yunnan. Keepers provided bamboo furniture and feeding devices to encourage exploration, along with a varied feast including tiered and mahjong-shaped ice cakes, rice noodles, bamboo shoots, fruit and vegetables.
China has completed its first full-process observation of a typhoon using a swarm of meteorological drones, the China Meteorological Administration said. During Typhoon Noul’s passage over Shenzhen’s Dapeng Peninsula, the drones gathered atmospheric and flight-performance data before, during and after the storm to support forecasting and research into safe operations in extreme weather.
Vietnam thanked Chinese authorities for rapidly joining the search and rescue operation after the Vietnamese-flagged Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Yongshu Reef in the Nansha Islands during rough weather. Of the 62 people aboard, 47 had been rescued by 11:32 p.m. Sunday, while efforts continued for those missing.
Ukrainian drones reportedly hit the Russian cities of Belgorod and Rostov-on-Don overnight on July 27, according to monitoring channels and local authorities.
Ukrainian drones carried out what Belgorod Region’s operational headquarters called another massive attack on Belgorod on Sunday night. Twelve civilians were reported injured, including two children.
Hurricane Genevieve has intensified into a major Category 4 storm over the Pacific southwest of Mexico. Forecasts do not call for a direct threat to land. The storm remains offshore, while its strengthening marks a significant development in the Pacific hurricane season. No land impact is forecast in the report.
Social media can make parents feel blamed for every way they might fail to protect their children. The constant stream of viral warnings is contributing to what is described as parental “safety fatigue.” Parents are encouraged to consider how to manage the pressure created by these messages. The focus is on coping with the overload rather than responding to one specific warning.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited the former “Assad prison” in Sednaya, marking the first visit by a serving UN chief to Syria since 2009. The prison, once described as the Assad regime’s flagship facility, was known as Syria’s “slaughterhouse,” where thousands were tortured and killed.
Singapore’s central bank unexpectedly shifted its monetary policy toward a slight tightening on Monday. The move was attributed to concerns about inflation. While the adjustment was modest, it represented a policy change that markets had not anticipated. The decision signals that inflation risks remain an important consideration for the central bank.
“The Odyssey” continued to draw audiences during its second weekend in theaters. The film took in $87 million at North American cinemas. That result marks Christopher Nolan’s strongest second-weekend performance to date. The movie’s audience appeal remains strong as its theatrical run continues.
University of Tokyo students are often seen as people who only excel at studying. The article argues that their deeper strength is applying a disciplined approach developed through study to other fields, by putting into words how they overcome obstacles and adapting that method flexibly.
Brown-Forman said its board received an unsolicited proposal from Sazerac. The board reviewed the proposal after receiving it. The company said directors concluded that the offer was “not actionable.” No further details about the proposal were provided in the statement.
A house fire broke out in Imari, Saga Prefecture, on the morning of the 27th. Police said four people, including two children, were taken to hospital unconscious.
The article examines Gen Z employees’ candid views after the COVID-19 pandemic and the tensions felt by their bosses’ generation through specific anecdotes, asking whether it is outdated to say young people dislike drinking parties.
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Bitelli, for consultations after Argentine President Javier Milei criticized Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government during a visit to Brazil. Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court president called Milei’s remarks about Justice Alexandre de Moraes rude insults that breached diplomatic norms.
Victoria deputy premier Ben Carroll says he will nominate for Labor leadership after cross-factional MPs told Premier Jacinta Allan she had lost majority caucus support and urged her to resign. Allan intends to contest the ballot, which could proceed on Tuesday.
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UK Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said Europe will eventually thank President Donald Trump for ending its strategic complacency and pushing NATO allies to take greater responsibility for their own security. He said Britain does not support and will not support offensive U.S. action against Iran, while backing cooperation on Strait of Hormuz security and NATO capabilities.
Wildfires are still ravaging southwestern France, driving around 250,000 people from their homes. The evacuation has become one of the largest carried out in the country during peacetime. France 24 reporter Luke Shrago witnessed the crisis unfold directly in the affected area. He joined the programme to describe what he saw on the ground.
Fires in France have burned 42,000 hectares of land. Around 220,000 people have been evacuated as a result. Andrew Hilliar provides further coverage of the situation. The report focuses on the scale of the damage and the large number of people moved to safety.
Wildfires moved toward the outskirts of Bordeaux, the historic city at the center of France’s renowned winelands. Flames also ravaged the Cap Ferret peninsula along the Atlantic coast. France and Spain are battling the blazes as fires threaten populated and significant areas in both countries.
As the Trump administration raises tariffs and questions longstanding trade agreements, Mexico is pursuing a markedly different approach, even though its economy remains deeply tied to its northern neighbor, the United States.
Police said the suspect in the van ramming near Berlin’s Pride celebrations was shot dead after charging at officers with a bladed weapon. One person was killed and 29 injured. Authorities said they saw no indication of an ongoing threat, while the investigation into possible involvement by others continued.
A white van drove into people near a Christopher Street Day celebration by Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring 29 others. Authorities say chief suspect Abdul B. was later shot dead by police and are treating the incident as an Islamist terror attack based on his history, though the precise motive remains unclear.
Police shot and killed Abdul Ballout after they say he rushed at officers with a knife in Spandau. He was suspected of an attack near Berlin’s Tiergarten during Christopher Street Day, when a van hit a crowd, killing one woman and injuring at least 29 people. Germany’s interior minister said evidence pointed to a likely Islamist terror attack.
German prosecutors say the suspect in the deadly attack at Berlin Pride had previously tried to join the Islamic State group. Their statement links the suspect to an effort to become part of the organization before the attack. The allegation concerns the suspect’s earlier intentions and activities. The case remains centered on the deadly Berlin Pride assault.
German investigators searched on Sunday for a man allegedly involved in an attack near Berlin’s Pride festival. He is accused of driving a van into a crowd, killing one person and injuring many others. Authorities also allege that he stabbed additional people with a machete. They believe the incident was an Islamist extremist terrorist attack.
A van drove into crowds at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day Pride event on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring at least 29 people; some were also stabbed. Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, who officials said had Islamist links and was later shot dead by officers. Officials described the incident as likely an “Islamist terror attack”.
Berlin police have released a photograph of a 21-year-old man suspected of carrying out an attack at Saturday night’s Pride celebration. The man is described as an Islamist suspect. Police say a vehicle drove into the crowd at the event, killing one person and injuring more than a dozen others. The search for the suspect is continuing.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called it premature to comment on reports that the United States and Ukraine are coordinating a partial ceasefire covering air attacks, saying Moscow needs more information and must assess whether the proposals serve Russia’s interests. Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had already sent its proposals to Russia and would continue deep strikes to pressure Moscow back to negotiations.
Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to unveil its first smart glasses at WWDC next June and expects to release them by the end of 2027. The company may use on-device processing, avoid facial recognition and always-on recording, and keep customer recordings out of AI training; a camera-free model is also possible.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel accused the United States of carrying out a “cold-bloodedly calculated genocide” and seeking to seize Cuba. He made the charge at a rally as a US oil embargo contributed to blackouts exceeding 20 hours a day and worsening economic hardship.
The US government is prosecuting citizen Sam Tunick for allegedly giving federal agents a “duress password” that wiped his phone when they tried to seize it at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport. His lawyers say the detention and seizure were unlawful and that questioning about child exploitation images was a pretext to investigate his ties to Atlanta’s Stop Cop City movement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that few countries in the world possess weapons comparable to Russia’s Tsirkon. He added that Russia is upgrading them and will continue to do so.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has no doubt that Russia will prevail during a meeting with Russian Navy service members in St. Petersburg. After a serviceman said victory would be theirs, Putin replied that it would be so and that he had not had a second of doubt.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed condolences to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi after a Ukrainian drone attack on the Iranian dry cargo vessel Ana killed one sailor and wounded another in the Caspian Sea. Iran called for an end to such actions and said it reserved the right to respond.
Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder says he will ask Chancellor Friedrich Merz to dismiss him, calling the circumstances around the cabinet reshuffle “undignified.” Merz is expected to propose conservative parliamentary director Steffen Bilger as his replacement, amid frustration over Germany’s rail network and infrastructure.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday that Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian commercial vessel “cannot go unanswered.” His wording presented the incident as requiring a response from Iran. Araqchi did not specify what action might follow or identify any proposed measures. The statement focused on the alleged Ukrainian attack against the Iranian vessel.
Kazakhstan says drone attacks blamed on Ukraine forced its main Black Sea export terminal to close, prompting the Caspian Pipeline Consortium to suspend oil shipments and putting 80 percent of the country’s exports at risk. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the Russia-Ukraine conflict may need to be frozen and talks resumed under an “Istanbul formula 2.0”.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow has never sought confrontation in the Arctic and has instead invited all interested parties to cooperate under international law. He added that the routes belong to Russia and must be treated accordingly.
Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the Navy’s major importance to the country’s nuclear triad. The term generally describes strategic nuclear forces based on land, at sea and in the air, with Russia’s sea-based component belonging to the Navy.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces struck a container terminal at the port of Chernomorsk carrying military cargo for the Ukrainian army, as well as a bulk carrier south of Odessa transporting military cargo. The ministry said the attacks used sea-based precision weapons and combat drones.
Typhoon Noul has weakened after making landfall in southern China. As it moves inland, the system has lost strength and is now classified as a tropical storm. Heavy rain continues to affect southern China as the storm tracks farther inland.
Typhoon Noul, this year’s 12th storm, made landfall on Guangdong’s eastern coast early on July 26 after more than 710,000 people were evacuated. It is expected to move northward, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Guangdong, Jiangxi, Hunan and Hubei, with risks of floods, landslides and urban waterlogging. Transport and flights in Guangdong and Hong Kong were disrupted.
After a 12-year wait, Mount Olympus has been added to Unesco’s world heritage list as a mixed site for its cultural and natural significance. The D-day beaches in Normandy, Japan’s ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara, and South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo landscape were also designated.
Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie is set to debut on Amazon Prime on October 7th. Its Comic-Con 2026 trailer follows familiar beats while updating the story for modern teen life, including active shooter drills and social-media bullying, informed in part by high schoolers’ experiences.
Russian presidential aide and Maritime Board chief Nikolay Patrushev said in a Navy Day message that the fleet had overcome severe trials and demonstrated Russia’s status as a great maritime power. He identified preserving combat capabilities, developing advanced weapons and modernizing the nuclear submarine fleet as state priorities.
Defending champion Lando Norris ended an eight-month wait for a full Formula One victory by winning the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. Max Verstappen finished second and Kimi Antonelli third after Oscar Piastri retired with a broken gearbox. Antonelli extended his championship lead, while Lewis Hamilton was fifth after a pit-lane speeding penalty.
Inter Miami defeated CF Montreal 1-0 after Luis Suárez converted a penalty in the 81st minute. The spot kick came after Germán Berterame was fouled during a collision. Berterame was knocked unconscious in the incident and was taken away by ambulance. Suárez’s penalty proved decisive in the match.
Government figures indicate that Ukraine has recorded its highest number of civilian casualties in more than four years of war with Russia this month. The development highlights a worsening toll on civilians amid the continuing conflict. The figures are attributed to the Ukrainian government and are not independently verified in the headline. No specific casualty total or additional details are provided.
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