- Heavy Rain Likely Caused Deadly German Train Derailment, Investigators Say The New York Times
- Sewage spill caused deadly train derailment in Germany, police say BBC
- Three people killed in train crash in Germany, police say Reuters
- Passenger Train Derails in Germany, Killing at Least 3 The New York Times
- At Least 3 Dead, Dozens More Injured After Train Derails People.com
Weather tracker: Cooldown in sight for south-east Europe after scorching heatwave
Refreshing northerly airmass to bring abrupt end to extreme heat, offering respite for residents and firefighters
After enduring a relentless stretch of searing temperatures, relief is finally in sight for south-east Europe. The Balkans, which have been scorched by a brutal heatwave over recent weeks, have seen daily maximum temperatures soar, culminating in a peak on Saturday with widespread temperatures of 40C (104F) and above across Albania, Serbia, Bulgaria and neighbouring regions.
Turkey also suffered, with a scorching 50.5C (122.9F) recorded in Silopi on Friday, the country’s all-time highest maximum temperature. Now these places are set to experience a dramatic cooldown as a refreshing northerly airmass is moving in, bringing an abrupt end to the extreme heat and offering much-needed respite.
Continue reading...Five people killed in shooting at market in Thailand’s Bangkok – Al Jazeera
- Five people killed in shooting at market in Thailand’s Bangkok Al Jazeera
- Thailand: Five killed in Bangkok market mass shooting BBC
- Gunman kills five in Bangkok market before shooting himself Reuters
- Chilling footage captures mass shooter calmly carrying gun before killing 5 in Thai market nypost.com
- Shooting at Bangkok Market Leaves Several People Dead The New York Times
Five people killed in shooting at market in Thailand’s Bangkok
Police say they are working to identify deceased suspect.
NATO fighter jets scrambled as Russia attacks Ukraine – upi.com
- NATO fighter jets scrambled as Russia attacks Ukraine upi.com
- Zelenskyy says at least 22 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, hours after Trump put pressure on Moscow – Europe live The Guardian
- Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks BBC
- Russia's night attack wounds eight in Kyiv, Ukraine says Reuters
- Poland Scrambles Jets as Russia Launches Strikes on Ukraine Bloomberg.com
8 Things to Know About New Research on Earth’s Rapid Drying and the Loss of Its Groundwater – ProPublica
- 8 Things to Know About New Research on Earth’s Rapid Drying and the Loss of Its Groundwater ProPublica
- Freshwater is disappearing from the Earth at alarming rates: Study The Hill
- The parched planet paradox: How drought and sea level rise feed on each other NBC News
- DAILY DIGEST, 7/28: The drying planet: Groundwater pumping one of the largest drivers of sea level rise; Food security declines amid growing agricultural trade deficit; Bargaining for Tribal water in California; Glimmer of hope’ in Colorado River negotiations is Maven's Notebook
- The surprising truth of how land, not ice, is now driving sea level rises BBC Science Focus Magazine
Video: Landslide causes train crash in Germany, killing three
A passenger train derailed in southern Germany, causing a crash that killed three people and injured at least 50 others.
Five killed in Bangkok market mass shooting
Police say officers are investigating the motive behind the incident in Thailand's capital.
Five killed in Bangkok market mass shooting
Police say officers are investigating the motive behind the incident in Thailand's capital.
More than 40 killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State
Most of the dead were worshippers taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials said.
Wildfires threaten Turkiye’s fourth-largest city
Wildfires near Bursa force 3,500 people to flee as Turkiye battles dozens of blazes amid extreme heat.
Sewage spill caused deadly train derailment in Germany, police say
The train driver, another rail employee and one passenger died, while 41 people were injured, prosecutors say.
Heavy rains kill four in China as flood warnings issued in 11 provinces
Authorities warn of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days.
Once again, Israel tried to restrict Gaza aid. Once again, it failed miserably – The Times of Israel
- Once again, Israel tried to restrict Gaza aid. Once again, it failed miserably The Times of Israel
- Israel pauses some fighting and airdrops resume as fury grows over starvation in Gaza CNN
- Israel begins daily pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas to allow ‘minimal’ aid as hunger grows AP News
- Israel announces 'tactical pause' in Gaza fighting after outrage over starving Palestinians NBC News
- Israel’s new 10-hour military pause in parts of Gaza starts but UN says it is not enough to stave off famine – Middle East crisis live The Guardian
Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate, unconditional’ ceasefire: Malaysia
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim says truce between Southeast Asian neighbours to begin at 17:00 GMT.
Houthis training for invasion of Israel—report – JNS.org
- Houthis training for invasion of Israel—report JNS.org
- Houthis vow to escalate attacks in Red Sea Financial Times
- Yemen's Houthi rebels threaten to escalate attacks on ships linked to companies dealing with Israel AP News
- Yemen's Houthis threaten to target ships linked to firms dealing with Israeli ports Reuters
- Houthis Vow to Step Up Shipping Attacks to Press Israel on Gaza Bloomberg.com
Colombia halts coal exports to Israel amid Gaza Genocide
Colombian President halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war, citing ignored orders from August 2024.
Viral ‘honour’ killing in southwest Pakistan triggers national outrage – Reuters
- Viral 'honour' killing in southwest Pakistan triggers national outrage Reuters
- Pakistan 'honor killing' video sparks outrage, tribal leader arrested NBC News
- A couple were accused of having an ‘illicit’ relationship. Their community allegedly shot them dead CNN
- "Honor killing" of newlywed couple leads to 11 arrests, police in Pakistan say CBS News
- Buried Twice: Honour, Silence, And The Price Of Womanhood In Pakistan Tribune India
US-China talks to restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension – BBC
- US-China talks to restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension BBC
- US, China Officials to Meet in Sweden to Extend Trade Truce Bloomberg.com
- US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension, easing path for Trump-Xi meeting Reuters
- Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors await details of U.S-China talks CNBC
- State of U.S. Tariffs: July 23, 2025 The Budget Lab at Yale
U.S. Diplomats Will Join Thailand-Cambodia Cease-Fire Talks, Rubio Says – The New York Times
- U.S. Diplomats Will Join Thailand-Cambodia Cease-Fire Talks, Rubio Says The New York Times
- Cambodia and Thailand begin peace talks as fighting continues BBC
- Thailand-Cambodia border clashes continue before Malaysia ceasefire talks Al Jazeera
- ‘Like my other half’: man mourns wife and children killed buying snacks amid Thailand-Cambodia clashes The Guardian
- Thai and Cambodian leaders head to Malaysia for peace talks Reuters