- Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze AP News
- Ukraine’s drones hit a major Russian refinery 800 miles from the border, sparking a fire ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Ukrainian attack shuts Russia's Orsk refinery for months, causing fuel problems Reuters
- Ukrainian Drone Attack Deep Into Russia Is Among Its Deadliest of the War The New York Times
- Ukraine Says It Hit Oil Refinery in Russia’s Urals Region Bloomberg.com
French ambassador to CAR investigated over claims he hosted dozens of women
Disciplinary proceedings under way after security concerns raised over reported visits to official residence
France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct, after claims he brought dozens of women into his official residence, raising potential security concerns.
The investigation comes as Paris seeks to rebuild relations with CAR after their sharp deterioration in recent years amid Russia’s expanding influence in the former French colony.
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- Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves 1 dead, several injured NBC News
- Blast at Rotterdam port energy facility kills one person Reuters
- One person killed and six injured after explosion at Rotterdam port Sky News
- Explosion in Rotterdam, Netherlands kills one, injures several The Jerusalem Post
- Explosion at Dutch Port of Rotterdam Leaves One Dead, Several Injured Bloomberg.com
Europe Is Once Again In the Grip of Extreme Heat – The New York Times
- Europe Is Once Again In the Grip of Extreme Heat The New York Times
- Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent. What is to blame? The Guardian
- Another Day of Extreme Heat Bakes Europe, but Relief Is on the Horizon The New York Times
- Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat wave ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Millions across Europe swelter under fresh wave of extreme heat euronews.com
‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions town loyal to Trump but divided on Iran
Hear from voters in Kingsport, home to a munitions plant supplying the US military, as tensions over the Iran war spark debate.
Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill – NPR
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands
Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of her country under international law
The Japanese government has reacted angrily to Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, which are claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.
Japan’s foreign minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, summoned the Russian ambassador Nikolay Nozdrev, while the prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, called Putin’s actions “absolutely unacceptable”.
Continue reading...Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands – Al Jazeera
- Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands Al Jazeera
- Japan PM Takaichi says Putin's visit to disputed Kuril islands 'absolutely unacceptable' BBC
- ‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands The Guardian
- Putin Visits Islands Seized From Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo The New York Times
- Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest NPR
Transport watchdog investigates third near miss at Sydney airport
Two planes came close to collision on the runway on Sunday – hours after another near miss – making a total of three in recent weeks
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The transport safety watchdog is investigating a a third near-collision between two planes at Sydney airport – the latest incident occurring hours after one that made national news and raised concerns about air traffic control.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said on Thursday night that it was investigating a second “runway incursion” on Sunday 9 August.
Continue reading...Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino has ‘mixed feelings’ on revised male-only imperial succession law – AP News
Putin pays his first visit to Pacific island chain claimed by Japan, drawing a protest from Tokyo – AP News
- Putin pays his first visit to Pacific island chain claimed by Japan, drawing a protest from Tokyo AP News
- Putin Visits Islands Seized From Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo The New York Times
- Putin’s first trip to the Pacific island chain claimed by Japan draws a protest from Tokyo The Hill
- Japan PM Takaichi says Putin's visit to disputed Kuril islands 'absolutely unacceptable' BBC
- Sanae Takaichi slams Vladimir Putin’s visit to disputed Pacific islands Financial Times
Ukrainian Drone Strike Damages Russian Frigates in Novorossiysk – navalnews.com
- Ukrainian Drone Strike Damages Russian Frigates in Novorossiysk navalnews.com
- Russian Blockade of Major Ukrainian Ports Threatens Global Grain Supplies The New York Times
- Satellite images show key port attack as Russia-Ukraine strikes threaten global food supply NBC News
- World in Brief: America accuses China of evading tariffs; Israel removes settlers from West Bank The Economist
- Ukraine attacks Russian grain export terminals in Black Sea, prompting warning about food markets CNBC
Live Updates: Tehran says Strait of Hormuz “under Iran’s control” after Trump threatens U.S. might “keep it” – CBS News
- Live Updates: Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threatens U.S. might "keep it" CBS News
- US-Iran talks in deadlock – what’s the latest? Al Jazeera
- Iran defies Trump, declares Strait of Hormuz blocked after president claims US has ‘total control' Fox News
- The World Should Have a Say in the Strait of Hormuz Bloomberg.com
- Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz Reuters
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria
The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.
Turkey lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia – Reuters
- Turkey lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Reuters
- New power axis in the making? Three military heavyweights lock arms, complicating Abraham Accords strategy Fox News
- Turkiye lays out ‘mechanisms’ of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Al Jazeera
- Mecca defense pact isn’t meant to challenge Israel, at least not on the battlefield The Times of Israel
- Saudi Arabia turns to Muslim military heavyweights in landmark defense pact as Iran war closes in CNN
Giant Volcano Eruption Causes Air Travel Chaos – The Daily Beast
- Giant Volcano Eruption Causes Air Travel Chaos The Daily Beast
- Hundreds of Flights Canceled in Sicily as Mount Etna Erupts The New York Times
- Etna ash keeps Catania airport shut until Friday, disrupting summer travel Reuters
- Etna eruption enters seventh day in phenomenon unseen since the 1970s euronews.com
- Tourists rush to Mount Etna as Italian volcano erupts Yahoo
Missed the eclipse? Here’s where to travel to see 2027’s ‘eclipse of the century’ – euronews.com
- Missed the eclipse? Here’s where to travel to see 2027’s ‘eclipse of the century’ euronews.com
- The next total solar eclipse will be the longest yet to come CNN
- How to Catch the ‘Eclipse of the Century’ in 2027, When Spain, Egypt and More Go Dark The New York Times
- When is the next solar eclipse? Mark your calendar for an upcoming 'ring of fire' and the 'eclipse of the century' Space
- Next total solar eclipse is less than a year away, and it is set to be a doozy washingtonpost.com
One Man’s Quest to Build India’s Most Livable City – The New York Times
- One Man’s Quest to Build India’s Most Livable City The New York Times
- Naidu opens Seed Access Road second phase, two steel bridges at Amaravati The Hindu
- CM Chandrababu inaugurates Seed Access Road E-3, emphasises on farmers contribution The Hans India
- Andhra's Seed Access Road set for green facelift ahead of inauguration The New Indian Express
- Amaravati to be developed as poles-free, green, blue, deep-tech city: Andhra CM ThePrint
U.S. ambassador calls settler siege of Palestinian homes a ‘horrific act of terror’ – npr.org
- U.S. ambassador calls settler siege of Palestinian homes a 'horrific act of terror' npr.org
- Settler siege of Palestinian homes in the West Bank a 'horrific act of terror,' US ambassador says AP News
- Siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank a 'horrific act of terror', says US ambassador Sky News
- More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers BBC
- Israel sends more troops to West Bank village besieged by Jewish settlers Reuters
Iran attacks US failures as scepticism grows over Israeli role in Trump ‘assassination plot’ – Middle East Eye
- Iran attacks US failures as scepticism grows over Israeli role in Trump 'assassination plot' Middle East Eye
- Iran talks tough to US, says Trump 'miscalculated' on Strait of Hormuz Fox News
- US-Iran talks in deadlock – what’s the latest? Al Jazeera
- Iran's military rejects Trump's claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz as 'lies' Euronews.com
- Gulf States Accept a New Normal in Hormuz: Iran Is in Control WSJ