Wildfires remain active in France and Spain, with forests being scorched by the flames. Europe’s warming climate is intensifying the fires. More communities are now facing threats from the spreading danger. Fears are also growing that further wildfires could follow.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 09:32
Holidaymakers on Sicilian beaches were startled when bags filled with small-denomination banknotes came ashore. The discovery involved cash rather than drugs, with the total value estimated at nearly €700,000. Italian authorities have seized the money. Two men have been arrested in connection with the find, while a third man remains at large. The unusual discovery has prompted a criminal investigation on the island.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 09:31
Andrey Marochko says Ukrainian troops spent the past week trying to stabilize the frontline.<br>He says they also carried out reconnaissance-in-force operations.<br>According to his account, those actions involved what he called “low-skilled personnel.”<br>Marochko alleges that forcibly mobilized soldiers were sent to conduct assaults in the Kharkov Region.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 09:31
An explosion struck a high-rise on Moscow’s Barrikadnaya Street on August 1 while a private gathering was taking place at the Balzi Rossi restaurant inside. Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee said three people died and more than 20 were injured. The device was reportedly brought in by a courier, who was killed along with a security guard who had barred her from entering. A sign reading “Alexander, 55,” event footage and pro-government Telegram reports suggest the gathering celebrated Aerospace Forces commander Colonel General Alexander Chayko’s birthday. He therefore appears to have been the intended target.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 09:27
The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid. The move follows the failed handling of a World Cup investment plan. Wales is the first federation to formally revoke its backing for Infantino. The decision places the plan’s troubled execution at the centre of the dispute.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 09:23
After weeks of escalating attacks and fears that the conflict could widen, President Donald Trump says the United States and Israel have agreed to halt additional strikes on Iran. The pause would depend on reaching a deal to end the conflict quickly. The announcement represents a sharp change in tone after Trump recently warned that Iran would be hit “very hard.” Iran promptly denied that any such agreement existed, rejected Trump’s account and raised fresh doubts about whether diplomacy is moving closer to a breakthrough.
FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-08-03 09:20
Russia has developed a prototype vaccine targeting non-small cell lung cancer, scientist Alexander Gintsburg says. He describes this as the most common type of lung cancer, noting that it mainly affects smokers.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 09:20
Climate change is making summers in Europe hotter. Rising temperatures are intensifying heatwaves, wildfires and drought across the continent. The worsening conditions threaten human lives and place economies under pressure. As extreme weather becomes more severe, it is reshaping how people live and how societies function.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 09:13
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said an agreement with Oman by itself would not be enough to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that the waterway was not closed because Tehran and Muscat had disagreements. Baghaei attributed the closure instead to what he described as US and Israeli aggression against Iran. His comments indicate that an Iran-Oman arrangement alone cannot resolve the conditions Tehran says led to the closure.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 09:13
Iran is not engaged in any talks with the United States, an Iranian diplomat says. Dialogue is continuing only with Oman. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said negotiations are under way to reach an agreement. The proposed arrangement would establish a route ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States and Iran will concentrate on the Strait of Hormuz during their talks, according to media reports. The discussions are expected to include lifting the blockade while negotiations are under way. The sides will also address ending all strikes across the region. The reported agenda places maritime access and regional attacks at the center of the negotiations.
Aerial surveillance has found large numbers of dead birds in a second Australian state, in what is suspected to be another escalation of the spread of deadly H5 bird flu. Environment minister Murray Watt said Australia had begun a “long and difficult journey”. CSIRO analysis had confirmed the country’s first mass mortality event at Baudin Rocks off South Australia’s coast. Watt warned that further mass mortality events were likely, underscoring the scale of the challenge ahead.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 09:13
Cases reported in several countries are pointing to a disturbing pattern. Men are gathering online to organize and carry out sexual abuse crimes involving drugs. The incidents suggest that internet platforms are being used to facilitate coordinated abuse. The trend is described as the emergence of online drug-facilitated rape gangs.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 09:12
A Russian serviceman says Ukrainian forces are targeting Russian evacuation vehicles near Kharkov. He claims that employees of Russia’s Emergencies Ministry and other special services are also regularly targeted by Ukrainian drones. The account portrays emergency and evacuation personnel as recurring targets in the area. No further details are provided about the reported incidents.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 09:08
Calls to prohibit Meta Glasses are growing stronger in Germany. Rights groups and regulators argue that the new artificial-intelligence technology poses a danger to consumers. At the same time, the debate over pension reform is becoming increasingly heated. DW reports on both developments.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 09:06
Myanmar has released the first images of Aung San Suu Kyi since the military coup in 2021. The footage marks the first reported visual appearance of the former leader since the takeover.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 09:05
New photographs released by Myanmar’s military show Aung San Suu Kyi appearing to be in good health. The images depict her meeting an official from the International Committee of the Red Cross. It is the first confirmed evidence in two and a half years that she has had contact with people outside her confinement.
Photos released by Myanmar’s military government show Aung San Suu Kyi meeting an official from the International Committee of the Red Cross. She appears healthy in the images. The meeting is the first confirmed contact she has had with someone from outside for two and a half years. The photographs were newly made public by the military government.
Australia’s agriculture minister has warned that H5N1 bird flu is likely to spread further. Testing confirmed the virus in a group of terns affected by the episode. The group included 49 dead birds and 35 that were sick. The incident marks Australia’s first mass mortality event linked to the virus.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 09:04
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it brought down an MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz. The claim concerns a military incident in the strategic waterway. No further details about the reported shootdown are provided. The statement attributes the action to the IRGC.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 09:03
Jordan Salinas has drawn attention after confronting the shooter in an Idaho attack and being described as a “hero” bystander. The suspected attacker was identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams. The incident took place in the United States on Saturday and left at least three people dead. Salinas’s actions during the confrontation are the focus of the report.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 09:01
The United States is described as backing off from Iran ahead of weekday market openings. The framing links Washington’s approach to the timing of financial-market trading. It presents the move as a retreat in the US posture toward Tehran, without specifying what action prompted it or how the change was carried out. The focus is on the interaction between US-Iran policy and market-sensitive timing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 08:55
Jet lag is described as an almost unavoidable side effect of long-distance travel. It can affect the human body in several ways. The article outlines measures intended to reduce the discomfort it causes.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-03 08:51
Hungary’s prime minister said the Paks nuclear power plant would continue operating until Tuesday. Earlier reports said the facility was running at just over 10% of its full capacity. The statement concerns the plant’s continued operation while its output remains sharply below its maximum level.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 08:49
Greece is confronting an increasingly severe wildfire disaster after destructive fires swept across the country for a week. The situation was made worse by a deadly mid-air collision involving two firefighting helicopters. Blazes have broken out in many areas, including one only 70 kilometres from Athens. Numerous residents have been forced to leave, while countless homes have been damaged or destroyed, fueling growing anger among those evacuated.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-03 08:46
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson says Tehran is not currently holding talks with the United States and has no plans to receive or send a delegation. The statement contradicts Donald Trump’s assertion that discussions with Iran would take place the following day. Trump has since said talks are scheduled for Monday. The conflicting claims come amid continuing live coverage of the Middle East crisis.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 08:44
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are scheduled to start Monday afternoon. He said he would not impose a deadline for reaching an agreement. Trump added that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar had urged Washington to cancel planned strikes, saying they believed a deal could be reached. The remarks point to a diplomatic opening while leaving the outcome and timing uncertain.
President Trump said the United States and Iran will begin negotiations on August 3. He added that the allies believe a deal is possible.
US President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is close and that negotiations are expected to start on Monday. Tehran is urging Washington to honour the memorandum of understanding. The statements come as the Iran war continues. Trump’s remarks present the agreement as imminent, while Iran’s appeal focuses on the US commitment to the MOU.
Two women were killed in a blast after returning to an earthquake-hit Aeon Mall in Japan. Their employer had sent them back to secure cash at the shopping centre. The employer has since apologised for ordering them to return. The incident raises questions about worker safety during post-earthquake operations.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 08:40
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it thwarted a planned terrorist attack near the prosecutor’s office in Pyatigorsk. The service said the plot was organized by a citizen of a Central Asian country born in 2001. According to the FSB, the suspect followed an international terrorist organization that is banned in Russia. The report provides no further details about the planned operation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 08:39
The death toll from last week’s mass migrant rush from Morocco into Spain’s enclave of Ceuta has risen to at least 72, officials said Sunday after five more bodies were found along the North African coast. Moroccan authorities put the number of deaths at 11. Spanish officials said about 60,000 people entered Ceuta, while more than 48,000 returned to Morocco within 48 hours and additional returns took place over the weekend. With calm restored in Ceuta, the far right has used the incident to attack Pedro Sánchez’s government and its immigration policy.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-03 08:39
Authorities in Ceuta have reported 88 deaths amid a mass influx of migrants. On August 2, the Spanish government’s press office gave the death toll as 72. Moroccan authorities separately reported 11 deaths. The figures released by the two sides differ from the total cited by Ceuta authorities.
Morocco says 11 people died this week while trying to reach Ceuta, Spain’s North African exclave. The country’s interior ministry attributed the sudden rush to the spread of what it called misleading information on social media. Morocco’s reported toll is far below Spain’s figure. Spanish authorities say at least 72 people died in the attempt to reach the territory.
An expert says Russian strike drones are preparing the ground for an offensive on Druzhkovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic. Russian UAV operators are also carrying out deep reconnaissance in the Dnepropetrovsk Region. The reported activity combines preparations for a possible offensive with efforts to gather intelligence farther behind the front.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 08:38
Camille Le Coz of Migration Policy Institute Europe presents a nuanced reading of recent events in Ceuta that questions the dominant political narratives spreading across Europe. She directs attention beyond emotionally charged images to demographic pressures in North Africa, labour shortages in Europe and smuggling networks amplified by social media. Le Coz also highlights the persistent use of migration crises in domestic political competition. Her interpretation suggests that Europe’s migration debate is often shaped less by people’s movement itself than by rival political narratives about what it signifies.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-03 08:37
A source says President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to appoint Umerov as head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service. The appointment is expected to be made by presidential decree later on Aug. 3. Former Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko is expected to replace Umerov as secretary of the Security and Defense Council. The reported move would shift leadership across Ukraine’s senior security institutions.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 08:35
The yen has risen to its strongest level in three months after Japan and the United States confirmed a rare joint intervention. The operation, carried out late last week, was intended to support Japan’s currency. On Monday, the yen strengthened to ¥155 against the US dollar, its highest point since early May. The development has also prompted questions over why Trump stepped in to help prop up the yen.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 08:34
The United States and Japan have unusually joined forces to intervene in the foreign-exchange market. Their stated aim is to prevent the Japanese yen from falling to a 40-year low. Both countries say they would not hesitate to carry out another coordinated intervention if necessary in the future.
The US and Japanese finance ministers have disclosed that coordinated intervention was carried out and suggested it could be repeated in the future. The announcement triggered sharp moves across Tokyo markets on the 3rd. Foreign exchange, stocks and bonds all swung significantly. The dollar weakened while the yen strengthened, briefly reaching the lower 155-yen range per dollar.
The United States and Japan have taken a rare joint step to support the yen. Both countries say they will not hesitate to carry out coordinated interventions again in the future. The move signals a willingness to act together when needed to bolster the Japanese currency.
Japan and the United States have confirmed a rare joint intervention aimed at supporting the yen. US President Donald Trump said that helping strengthen the Japanese currency represents a sign of friendship. The intervention highlights coordinated action between the two countries to bolster Japan’s currency.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States had intervened to support the Japanese yen. He characterized the move as a “signal of friendship” and said it would benefit both the American and global economies. The Financial Times reported that Washington and Tokyo had jointly backed the yen for the first time in nearly three decades. The account described the action as a rare currency intervention involving the two countries.
Myanmar’s military-led government says Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi met with Arnaud de Baecque, the ICRC’s resident representative for Myanmar. The government released images showing the meeting. Suu Kyi is identified as 81 years old in the report. The images were made public by the military-led authorities.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 08:28
Arnaud de Baecque, the International Committee of the Red Cross resident representative to Myanmar, met former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday morning in Myanmar. The meeting was reported by the country’s Presidential Press and Information Bureau. The account identifies the participants and timing but gives no details about what was discussed. It marks an encounter between the ICRC’s Myanmar representative and the former State Counsellor.
Michael Thorbjornsen has won his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic. He joined the Tour as a rookie in 2025. The American golfer is widely regarded as one of the sport’s rising stars in the United States. The victory marks his first title on the PGA Tour.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 08:25
A Spanish farmer discovered that her donkeys were still alive after wildfires destroyed her property.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-03 08:23
As more young men undergo vasectomy procedures, two people who have had the operation explain their decisions. They describe why they chose sterilisation while in their 20s and why they do not regret it. Their experiences offer a personal view of an increasingly chosen procedure among younger men.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-03 08:23
Extreme heat is continuing across parts of Europe, with Austria setting a new July record. Wieselburg reached 40.3C, just 0.2C below the region’s all-time high recorded in August 2003. Okinawa is meanwhile preparing for powerful winds and storm surges as Typhoon Dolphin approaches. Conditions have not been uniformly hot and dry across the northern hemisphere: Vancouver experienced its wettest July since 2016, although rainfall was only slightly above the long-term climate average.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 08:16
Scientists have carried out the first assessment of the brown trout population on an archipelago in the White Sea. Their work included genetic analysis of the fish. The researchers prepared a scientific article based on the study. The article was prepared for the Reports of the Russian Academy of Sciences: Life Sciences magazine. The research concerns the population and genetic characteristics of the brown trout found there.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 08:02
The US military is reportedly seeking unconventional ways to punish Iran. The request underscores how limited the options available to the Washington administration may be in dealing with Tehran. The report also characterizes some of those potential choices as politically unpalatable. It provides no further description of the measures being considered.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 07:53
Jasprit Bumrah will miss the tour against Sri Lanka after suffering an injury on the field in the UK last month. Bumrah is ranked as the world’s leading Test bowler. The injury has ruled him out of the Test series. His absence leaves India without one of its key bowlers for the tour.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 07:50
Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening to stop co-operating with the governing body. Senior Uefa sources say the move would continue unless Infantino steps down. The warning signals growing opposition to his leadership within football’s governing structures. It remains framed as a threat from his opponents rather than a confirmed collective action.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 07:49
Ukrainian drones reportedly struck Belgorod State Technological University in Russia’s Belgorod. The claim came from Pepel, a local Telegram channel. According to the channel, drones were being developed at the university. The report identifies the Russian university as the target of the strike.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 07:49
Doctor Sasha Stamenkovic removed an immersive 3D headset after examining the inside of a patient’s lung. He then described the final stages of an operation in which robots were used to remove a tumour. The approach forms part of training aimed at preparing the UK’s future surgeons. It combines robotic surgery with an immersive visual experience.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 07:49
A Wildberries facility in Russia was reported to have suffered casualties and a fire after drone attacks on Russian regions. Russian air defense systems on duty said they had brought down 131 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles. The drones were intercepted over 11 Russian regions. The incident comes amid continuing drone attacks connected with the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 07:48
Ukrainian drones struck a logistics center operated by the Wildberries marketplace in Russia’s Vladimir region early on August 3, the company said. The incident involved one of the platform’s logistics facilities. Wildberries attributed the strike to Ukrainian drones. The report identifies the warehouse as the target of the attack.
The heatwave that affected western Europe last week is moving east, with much of central and southern Europe facing extreme temperatures approaching 40C. Budapest and Vienna are forecast to reach 37C, while countries risk an energy crunch. Hungary has been forced to shut most of its only nuclear power plant because falling Danube levels have made safe cooling impossible. The plant, which supplies a large share of the country’s energy, is expected to power down completely later this week as the river continues to fall.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 07:46
Russia’s transport and defense ministries are increasing protection for vessels operating in the Azov-Black Sea basin. The effort is intended to keep cargo logistics moving in the area. The ministry said the work is being carried out amid drone attacks. No specific protection measures or damage figures were given in the report.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 07:46
A Russian soldier says the liberation of Svetloye has created a springboard for an offensive on Dobropolye. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the settlement in the Donetsk People’s Republic was liberated on July 29. The claim presents the capture as a platform for a subsequent operation. No further operational details were provided in the report.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 07:45
An independent bookstore owner in Hong Kong told BBC Chinese that around 70% of the books sold by the shop are imported from Taiwan. If logistics companies refuse to carry them, the business would be seriously affected. Hong Kong’s national security law is changing the cross-border book supply chain, with Taiwanese logistics firms becoming involved in screening books.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 07:42
Russia’s Transport Ministry has established a headquarters to coordinate transportation in the Azov-Black Sea basin. The ministry says the headquarters is working on alternative logistics routes. It is also arranging for cargo flows to be redirected to other modes of transport. The move focuses on reorganizing transport and freight operations in the basin.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 07:18
Russia has emerged as one of the most promising destinations for Indian exports, according to FIEO President Subhash Chander Ralhan. He said shifting supply chains and changing geopolitical conditions are opening new possibilities. Russia’s drive to diversify its sourcing is also creating fresh opportunities for Indian businesses. The assessment points to expanding trade prospects between the two markets.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 07:17
Russian forces have intercepted a rare Portuguese Tekever AR3 reconnaissance drone. The unmanned aerial vehicle was transferred to a research institute for examination. Specialists there will study its design, technical specifications and engineering solutions. The work will focus on understanding the drone’s technical construction and features.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 07:16
A Ukrainian attack on Crimea killed three civilians and left two other people injured. Crimea’s head, Sergey Aksyonov, offered condolences to the families of those who died. He also wished the injured a speedy recovery. The report gives no further details about the attack or the circumstances of the casualties.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 07:14
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman cautioned the United States against taking further steps to escalate the war involving Iran. He said additional escalation could inflict severe damage on the global economy. At the same time, he argued that such action might fail to accomplish the objectives it is intended to achieve. The warning therefore combines concern over worldwide economic harm with doubt about the value of further escalation.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 07:12
As Germany prepares for four elections this autumn, dozens of fabricated posts are spreading online. They seek to discredit candidates and present the country as deeply divided. Analysts caution that Russia is now turning its attention to candidates at the local level. The activity has raised concerns about manipulation of the electoral information environment.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 07:06
US President Donald Trump says a fresh round of talks with Iran will begin on Monday. His announcement follows his weekend statement that planned new attacks on Iran would be halted. The talks are intended to bring the war to an end. The move comes after the cancellation of a major attack plan.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 07:05
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia has suffered total personnel losses of 1,450,510 in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. The reported figure includes 1,390 Russian casualties recorded over the past day.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 07:00
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure after abandoning a proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The plan collapsed when UEFA’s 55 member associations agreed to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions. CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation also said they opposed the proposal, adding to the resistance confronting Infantino’s initiative.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-03 06:41
Russia’s leading online retailer Wildberries said a Ukrainian drone strike on Monday hit one of its warehouses in the Vladimir region and sparked a fire. The company, often described as Russia’s Amazon, said its facilities have been targeted several times by Ukrainian drones in recent weeks. The statement links the warehouse blaze directly to the reported attack. No further details about the fire or casualties were provided.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-03 06:38
Ukraine’s military reportedly struck a Wildberries logistics center in Khryastovo, a town in Russia’s Vladimir Oblast, on the morning of Aug. 3. The report was carried by Russian Telegram media channels. The facility was identified as a Wildberries logistics site. The available account describes the strike but provides no further details about damage or casualties.
Mazu is presented as a cultural symbol shared across communities around the South China Sea. The figure represents a connection that extends across the region’s maritime space. The focus is on Mazu’s broad cultural resonance rather than on a single country or locality.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-03 06:26
A Japanese writer is warning that historical amnesia is growing in Japan. The brief report presents the concern as a wider trend in the country, without providing further details about its causes or implications.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-03 06:25
The report examines how Japan’s Kwantung Army colonized Northeast China. It presents that history as a “trail of aggression,” framing the army’s actions in explicitly condemnatory terms. The focus is the Kwantung Army’s role in Japan’s colonial expansion across the region.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 06:23
The Ukrainian army carried out more than 1,600 attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region over the past week. Fourteen local residents were killed, while more than 100 others were injured. The reported casualties occurred amid the series of attacks in the region.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 06:10
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev moved up one place in this week’s ATP Rankings.<br>He now occupies sixth position.<br>Medvedev has 3,620 points in the standings.
TTASSOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-03 06:10
The disappearance of two boys last year has left the Abdel Aal family searching endlessly for answers. Their daily lives have been transformed by uncertainty over what happened to the brothers. Hope remains intertwined with deep pain as they wait for information. The family continues to call for someone to tell them where the boys are.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 06:09
Expert Andrey Marochko says Ukraine suffered losses of 9,600 troops and mercenaries in the special military operation zone over the past week. He said Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted the heaviest manpower losses on the enemy. The assessment presents the reported figure as an account attributed to Marochko.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 06:01
Cuba’s electricity grid has collapsed once again, causing a nationwide blackout. The latest failure follows three countrywide blackouts recorded in July. It comes as the United States maintains an oil blockade against the communist island. The repeated outages underscore the mounting strain on Cuba’s power supply.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 05:57
Cuba’s power grid collapsed on Sunday, leaving the country in a nationwide blackout. The failure followed a weekend marked by repeated outages. The grid was described as ageing, while fuel shortages imposed by the United States formed part of the backdrop to the collapse.
Cuba’s electricity grid failed late Sunday, according to the state-owned operator, leaving the island without power. The outage is described as the latest in a series of nationwide grid collapses. Those failures have followed the US energy embargo, which stopped regular fuel deliveries to power stations. The blackout again highlights the severe disruption facing Cuba’s electricity system.
A drone strike caused a fire at a logistics facility in Russia’s Vladimir Region. Preliminary information indicated that nobody was killed or injured in the incident.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 05:38
Nepal is mourning climber Nirmal Purja as tributes spread across the country. The expressions of grief follow an avalanche that killed some of Nepal’s most accomplished mountaineers. People are remembering Purja’s contribution to climbing and saying that his legacy will endure. The national response reflects the significance of the loss for Nepal’s mountaineering community.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 05:31
A building in Sydney’s inner-city suburb of Ultimo suddenly collapsed on Wattle Street. Two men, aged in their 30s and 60s, were pulled from the debris and taken to hospital in serious condition, Ambulance NSW said. Five other people were assessed by ambulance personnel at the scene. The collapse involved the building’s roof and wall.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 05:28
A Sydney local court has heard allegations during the trial of broadcaster Alan Jones. A champion athlete who met Jones at age 14 said the broadcaster befriended him after he broke a record. The witness said Jones gave him a mobile phone, a car and as much as $600 a week. Jones, 85, faces 22 charges and has pleaded not guilty. The report carries a warning that it may contain graphic content.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 05:14
Devastating wildfires are inflicting serious damage on Spain’s tourism sector, economy and natural environment. The destruction has prompted questions about whether more could have been done to prevent the flames. The focus is on the economic burden created by the fires and their wider impact on the country. Spain is now confronting the consequences for both livelihoods and nature.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 05:05
Russia has warned Ireland that attempts at maritime piracy could have consequences, according to its ambassador. The warning follows laws recently adopted in Ireland. Those laws stipulate that the army may board vessels. The stated justification is to combat alleged violations of the anti-Russian sanctions regime.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 04:46
New Zealand’s parliament has passed legislation recognising English as an official language, drawing ridicule from linguists and legal experts. A Māori MP’s description of the measure as “pathetic” has also gone viral. The law took effect on 30 July, placing English on the same official footing as te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. Critics say the change is pointless because English is already spoken by 95% of the country.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 04:06
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