Uganda Unveils Statue of Israel PM’s Deceased Brother
Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israel's prime minister, who died during the Entebbe rescue mission 50 years ago, according to the BBC.
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Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Ukraine claimed overnight strikes hit a major Russian oil refinery and an airfield housing strategic aviation, according to BBC reports.
Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge; 72 dead
At least 72 people died during a massive border surge in Ceuta, Spain, as migrants crossed the border, reigniting immigration debates across Europe.
Israeli Soldiers Jailed for Sde Teiman Walkout
Fourteen Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to military prison for an unauthorised walkout at Sde Teiman base in 2026, according to Al Jazeera.
At Least 13 Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza After Hamas Agrees to Disarmament
At least 13 people, including several children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza on Sunday, according to Palestinian officials. The strikes occurred despite Hamas agreeing to a disarmament deal proposed by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
Two dead as helicopters fighting Greece wildfires collide in mid-air
Two crew members died after two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air near Athens on Sunday while battling wildfires, according to the Greek fire service.
Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire
Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying at least 250 people caught fire while at sea, according to officials. Ferry on Fire Off Madura Island The captain of the ship
10 Climbers Including Nirmal Purja Killed in Pakistan Avalanche
Ten climbers, including renowned Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, were killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram Range on July 30, according to reports from multiple international sources.
Heat warnings issued across Europe, US as record temperatures climb
Italy and Germany are among the countries issuing severe heat warnings as extreme temperatures threaten public health, with some regions reaching up to 39°C. Authorities urge residents to avoid the sun and seek cooler environments.
Fleadh Cheoil 2026 in Belfast: 800,000 Expected
Belfast is set to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, the world's largest annual Irish music and culture festival, with over 800,000 visitors expected from 2 to 9 August, according to multiple sources.
Israel Kills Eight in Gaza Amid Trump’s Disarmament Plan
Israeli forces have killed at least eight Palestinians in strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza’s civil defence, despite a U.S. roadmap for peace.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Rise Across West Africa, Campaigners Warn
Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across West Africa, amid local political pressures and a global pushback against LGBTQ+ rights, according to campaigners.
Teenage Hitmen Recruiters Spread Violence Across Europe
An 18-year-old man, hired by the Foxtrot Network, killed the wrong man in Stockholm last year, according to a BBC report.
Spain’s Migrant Crisis Sparks Political Tensions in Europe
Most of the tens of thousands of migrants who swam into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on Thursday have now returned to Morocco, escorted to the border by Spanish soldiers and police, according to the BBC.
EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings
Twenty-two EU leaders have called for an emergency meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council to address the recent migrant influx into Ceuta, according to Euronews.