- Japan earthquake kills at least 13 as rescuers search for people trapped in damaged mall and factory CBS News
- Earthquake rocks southern Japanese island of Kyushu – in pictures The Guardian
- Murakami eager to aid hometown after devastating earthquake MLB.com
- After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster Reuters
- Japan: Rescuers 'race against time' after deadly earthquake DW.com
Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake
At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday.
Wednesday briefing: Will Zelenskyy’s domestic struggles harm his reputation on the global stage?
In today’s newsletter: A recent government reshuffle has exposed deep fractures within Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wartime cabinet
Good morning. Another week, another diplomatic success for Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On Monday, his first meeting with Andy Burnham as PM confirmed continuity in the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine. “We’ve got your back,” Burnham said as the pair spoke in Portsmouth. Yesterday, in Washington DC, after attending the funeral of Lindsey Graham – a once supportive Republican senator – Zelenskyy and Trump held a “positive and productive” meeting, as per the White House. Overnight, the US Senate advanced a sweeping Russian sanctions bill.
Save for that somewhat shaky start in the early days of Donald 2.0, these well-executed global stage set-pieces have come to define Zelenskyy’s wartime leadership. The hundreds of billions he has secured in military, financial and humanitarian aid from the US, Europe, the UK and beyond during a period of global economic unease is remarkable.
UK news | Young people will be expected to engage with new support to find work, Pat McFadden has said.
World news | At least 13 people have been killed after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, injuring hundreds and knocking out power and water to tens of thousands.
Europe news | Nearly 4,000 people have been evacuated from tourist sites on France’s Atlantic coast as the return of winds and extreme heat jeopardises firefighters’ battles to contain wildfires raging in France and Spain.
US news | Donald Trump hosted back-to-back White House meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, as Ukraine seeks more firepower for its air defences and the Israeli prime minister tries to repair his strained relationship with the US president.
UK news | Led By Donkeys has received compensation after a giant banner it displayed in Parliament Square saying “Yes It’s A Genocide” was seized by officials and destroyed.
Continue reading...Thousands sheltering in key Sudan city under threat again as fighting escalates
International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.
‘Israeli settlers laid siege to our home’: Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.
A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on – AP News
- A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on AP News
- ‘A Wake-Up Call’: Massive Wildfires Pierce Madrid’s Bubble The New York Times
- France evacuates thousands as fires displace a third of a million in southwest Europe NPR
- Fire crews keep blazes near Bordeaux under control as heatwave picks up Reuters
- Europe wildfires live: Thousands evacuated in Bordeaux as France braces for heatwave The Independent
Iran rules out Omani proposal to manage Strait of Hormuz – Reuters
- Iran rules out Omani proposal to manage Strait of Hormuz Reuters
- Iran Rejects Omani Proposal to Share Strait of Hormuz, Demands More Control WSJ
- Tehran official confirms Omani strait proposal dead in the water The Times of Israel
- Iran hosts Hormuz calls with Saudi Arabia, Oman as Trump hails ‘good talks’ CNBC
- Iran and Oman exchange proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz Al Jazeera
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Trump, Netanyahu tout “productive” meeting after weeks of tensions – Axios
- Trump, Netanyahu tout "productive" meeting after weeks of tensions Axios
- Netanyahu Finds Diminished Welcome From Trump as Iran War Drags On WSJ
- Netanyahu’s strained visit to Washington NBC News
- A diminished Bibi arrives for his moment with Trump Axios
- ‘A disaster for America First’: Trump allies fear Netanyahu meeting will pull US deeper into war with Iran Politico
Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries attacks shake Russian economy and banking – The Guardian
- Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries attacks shake Russian economy and banking The Guardian
- Russia's Wildberries says it paid out compensation to victims of Ukrainian attacks on its warehouses Reuters
- Hundreds of Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow in Overnight Blitz The Moscow Times
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 24, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine-Russia war live: Wildberries attacks leave Kremlin scrambling The Independent
Kenya investigating unexpected deaths of 15 elephants in national park
Potential toxic substance detected in several of 15 elephants found dead in Kenya’s Amboseli national park
Officials are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Kenya’s Amboseli national park.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said 10 of the elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying within two days.
Continue reading...Iran Update Special Report, July 28, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, July 28, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, July 27, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- War in Iran continues as it enters a sixth month NBC 7 San Diego
- TNRH Weekly - 7/19/2026 (OTCMKTS:CRLFF) Seeking Alpha
- IRAN WAR WEEK 22, day #6: negotiations and total control over the strait Daily Kos
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
‘A lover of life’ – Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims
Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.
Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats
Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.
‘A narcissist’ – victim’s family blasts Kohberger for challenging Idaho murder conviction
The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.
Iran Considered Retaliatory Strike on Ukrainian Seaport – The New York Times
- Iran Considered Retaliatory Strike on Ukrainian Seaport The New York Times
- The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know CNN
- Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars BBC
- Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack Al Jazeera
- Ukrainian foreign minister says he warned Iranian counterpart against escalation, support for Russia Reuters
Why Europe, the world’s fastest-warming continent, was primed to burn this summer – NBC News
- Why Europe, the world’s fastest-warming continent, was primed to burn this summer NBC News
- Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires CNN
- Europe’s fires are just the start The Economist
- Europe is burning: How bad could this wildfire crisis get? Euronews.com
- European wildfires expose shortage of Canadair water-bomber planes Financial Times
Bystander video shows teen lifeguard’s dramatic ocean rescue
The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.