UK, Canada, Australia Condemn Israel Over WCK Aid Worker Killings
The UK, Canada and Australia have called Israel's refusal to investigate strikes on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza as 'shameful,' according to a BBC report.
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Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall
A Russian drone strike killed at least 15 people and injured over 100, including 23 children, at a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, according to officials.
Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Peru, damaging buildings and causing power outages, according to local authorities.
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Long queues for petrol have formed across Moscow as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Russian oil refineries, according to BBC. Despite the shortage, patriotic messages remain prominent in public spaces.
Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says
Eight people were killed in a plane crash near a remote U.S. Air Force radar site in Alaska, according to the U.S. military.
Ukraine Sanctions Popular Russian Cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’
Ukraine has imposed sanctions against the producers of the Russian animated series ‘Masha and the Bear’, accusing them of spreading pro-Russian narratives and threatening national security, according to the Ukrainian Culture Ministry.
Ukraine’s Shakhtar to Use Ex-Russian-Owned Chelsea as Champions League Home
Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk has agreed to play their home Champions League games at Chelsea’s stadium in London, which was previously owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, according to Al Jazeera.
Ethiopia Cancels Virgin Mary Festival Over Drone Strike Fears
A major cultural and religious festival in northern Ethiopia has been cancelled due to fears of drone attacks, according to BBC.
Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town
Five people are missing and eight injured after a fire destroyed a restaurant and apartments in Thusis, Switzerland. Cantonal police reported the blaze started on the second floor and that the stairwell collapsed, forcing firefighters to use a crane to access the building.
Two Teenagers Seriously Injured in Sword Attack at Swedish School
Two teenagers have been seriously injured after a sword attack at a high school in Fagersta, Sweden, according to authorities.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Navigator of the Seas Trips for 2027
Royal Caribbean has canceled several U.S. sailings for its 2027 season, including trips aboard the Navigator of the Seas, as the ship is being redeployed to Asia-Pacific destinations.
Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev?
Volodymyr Zhuravlev, a Ukrainian diving instructor and suspect in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, was arrested in Croatia on a European arrest warrant. According to German authorities, he was acting as a consultant on a film about the very incident he is accused of.
Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
The Panama Canal will reduce the maximum draft allowed for ships in the Neopanamax locks starting August 26 due to El Niño, according to the Panama Canal Authority.
Russia Ready for ‘New Ideas’ on Ukraine War That Align with Putin’s Goals
Russia is open to 'new ideas' on ending the Ukraine war as long as they align with President Vladimir Putin’s objectives, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. He emphasized that proposals must reflect 'realities on the ground' and that Washington must demonstrate it can influence Kyiv and its European allies.
Mexicans Deported from Trump’s America Find Refuge in ‘Little LA’
The Tabacalera neighborhood in Mexico City, known as 'Little LA,' has become a refuge for Mexicans deported from the US under the Trump administration, according to The Guardian.