U.S. and Iranian forces have paused military operations for three consecutive days as of July 26, according to Axios. Meanwhile, U.S. security sources report credible threats against President Donald Trump linked to Iran.
Sudan’s army announced it has regained full control of the Al Sadarat highway linking Khartoum to El Obeid, according to a statement on Sunday.
Emma Roberts and Cody John married in an intimate ceremony in Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 25, according to reports from multiple sources.
On July 25, 2026, several U.S. states conducted their lottery drawings, including Powerball, Pick 3, and other games. Winners must follow specific procedures to claim prizes, depending on the amount and location.
A new God of War game starring Kratos will be released after God of War Laufey, which is set for a February 16, 2027 release, according to IGN and Polygon.
Israel is conducting a military operation in the occupied West Bank, arresting nearly 50 Palestinians in the village of Tal following a deadly shooting that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers, according to Al Jazeera.
Ten people were killed and around 100 injured when Russia struck a drone exhibition near Kyiv. Attorney General Ruslan Kravchenko called the attack a war crime, according to DW.com.
Five police officers were injured and several had to be recovered from the River Thames after their boat hit Westminster Bridge, the Metropolitan Police said. A significant deployment of emergency services is on site.
The world chess chief faces uncertainty after being sanctioned by the EU, according to the BBC.
Nigeria's president has approved the country's largest military expansion in recent times, an attempt to tackle the slew of security challenges plaguing the nation, according to BBC.
Tropical Storm Bertha made its second landfall near Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Thursday afternoon, bringing 45 mph winds and heavy rain. The storm first touched down in Louisiana on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The UK has cancelled army training in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a bilateral defence agreement, according to The Guardian.
Two Russian men have been found guilty of terrorism and spying in Angola, according to court records. Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin received sentences of eight and 11 years, respectively.
Andy Burnham’s decision to cut business rates for pubs, social clubs, and live music venues in England has been welcomed by industry leaders, according to the BBC. The 20% discount, on top of emergency relief rolled out in January, could save the average pub more than £1,000.
The US House of Representatives has passed a $1.15 trillion military spending bill, expanding cooperation with Israel, according to a report by Al Jazeera.