BP’s $5.7bn profit highest since 2022
BP reported a $5.73bn profit for the April to June period, more than double the $2.35bn made a year earlier, according to BBC.
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Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests
A high-speed police chase in Queensland, Australia, ended in two arrests as officers pursued a suspect across multiple cities, according to BBC News.
Salvadoran Dies in ICE Custody in New Jersey Detention Center
A Salvadoran man has died in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at a New Jersey detention facility, according to a statement from the agency.
Colombia’s Petro Repeats Vote Fraud Claims as Transition Nears
Colombia's outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, has repeated allegations that June’s presidential election was rigged, rejecting the legitimacy of his right-wing successor, Abelardo de la Espriella, according to Al Jazeera.
13 Dead in Tourist Plane Crash Over Peru’s Nazca Lines
Thirteen people were killed when a tourist plane crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines, according to police reports.
Nigerian Man Leaves Wife and Twins Behind Amid South Africa Exodus
Nigerian Richard Itoro fled South Africa in June, leaving his wife and twin children behind due to anti-migrant tensions, according to the BBC.
Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Russia reported seven people killed and 40 injured after a Ukrainian drone struck a crowded beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka. Ukraine has not commented on the incident.
Huw Edwards Guilty of Child Abuse Images, 6-Month Sentence
Former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards has admitted to possessing 41 child abuse images and was sentenced to six months' probation. The case has sparked widespread media coverage and scrutiny of BBC's internal response.
US Arabs in Michigan Prioritize Palestine in 2024 Politics
Despite Donald Trump's pro-Israel policies, many Arab Americans in Michigan chose not to support Democrats over Gaza, according to Al Jazeera.
UFC’s Nascimento, 34, Dies After Apparent Heart Attack
UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has died at age 34 after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep, according to the UFC. He was found unresponsive on Monday.
Inside the Palestine Action protests
The British government has successfully upheld its ban on the pro-Palestinian group 'Palestine Action,' according to a recent ruling by a London court.
Russian anti-war politician says he has fled the country
Russian anti-war politician Alexei Nadezhdin says he has fled the country amid a pre-election crackdown on dissent, according to The Guardian.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers
The River Rhine has reached record low levels in several locations across Germany and the Netherlands as prolonged heatwaves continue to strain Europe’s waterways, according to the BBC.
Spain’s Ceuta Overwhelmed by Thousands of Migrants
Tens of thousands of migrants breached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in a surge that overwhelmed local authorities and created 'absolute chaos', according to multiple reports.
Trump Fluctuates on Iran War Threats as Uncertainty Lingers
US President Donald Trump paused a 'massive attack' on Iran and announced new talks, according to Al Jazeera. Iranians remain uncertain about the shifting rhetoric.