Three dead, injured in shootings across US and Philippines
Three people were killed and others injured in separate shootings in Idaho, Seattle, and a high school in the Philippines, according to reports from multiple sources.
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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Killed in Pakistan Avalanche
Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 people killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, his company has said.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Soundtrack Includes Michael Giacchino and Mrs. Green Apple
Sony has released the first score cue from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, composed by Michael Giacchino, while Mrs. Green Apple’s theme song 'Brand New' is now available in Japan.
Yung Filly Raped Fan? Rapper Acquitted on 3 Counts
British rapper Yung Filly was found not guilty of three sexual penetration charges after an eight-day trial in Perth, Australia, but was convicted of two assault counts. The jury deadlocked on three other counts.
Pathirage Challenges Chopra-Nadeem Javelin Rivalry in Commonwealth Final
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage poses a significant challenge to the Pakistan-India javelin rivalry as the Commonwealth Games final approaches, according to Al Jazeera.
Singapore Fines French Teen $465 for Licking Vending Machine Straw
A Singapore court has fined a French student $465 for licking a straw from a vending machine and putting it back into the dispenser, according to BBC.
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13
More than 100 aftershocks have been recorded in Japan following a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake that killed 13 people and left many others unaccounted for, according to the BBC.
Japan in ‘Race Against Time’ After 6.8 Earthquake
At least 13 people were killed when a 6.8 earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday, with some people still missing and thousands displaced from their homes, according to the BBC.
Gen Z Slang Enters Indian Parliament as ‘Cockroach’ Protest Gains Ground
India's parliament has adopted Gen Z slang like 'delulu' and 'clock it' as a youth-led protest movement reshapes political discourse, according to BBC.
US bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission banned humanoid robots from China on Tuesday, citing 'unacceptable risks' to national security. The move is part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to secure supply chains for critical technologies.
China Faces AI Fake Videos Amid Natural Disasters
China is confronting a new challenge as natural disasters strike: fake AI-generated videos. According to the BBC, misleading content is complicating efforts to manage typhoon and flood impacts.
Japanese Town Wrestles Identity Over First Mosque
Plans to build Japan's first mosque in Fujisawa have sparked controversy and debate over immigration and social change, according to BBC.
Kyle Shanahan car accident; global incidents highlight accident risks
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a non-life-threatening car accident on July 14, according to a team statement released on July 25. The disclosure coincided with the start of the 49ers’ 2026 training camp.
Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in China, 715,000 Evacuated
Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China on Sunday, displacing more than 715,000 people in Guangdong province, according to state-owned China National Radio.
Fire tears through Indonesian village in West Java
A fire has torn through a traditional village in Indonesia’s West Java province, destroying more than 70 homes and leaving over 400 people homeless, according to Al Jazeera.