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A British power plant was taken offline for four days after a cyber attack attributed to Iran-linked hackers, according to reports. The facility, described as relatively small, did not affect the UK's wider power supply, and the government has sought to reassure the public about the resilience of the energy system.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, centered in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, shaking the Tokyo metropolitan area and injuring at least 37 people, according to officials. No tsunami was triggered, but the quake disrupted train services, caused a water main rupture and temporary power outages, and prompted a government task force. The event follows a deadly magnitude 7.1 quake in Kumamoto last month.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz partnered in the US Open mixed doubles, winning their first-round match before falling in the quarter-finals. The revamped tournament, featuring top singles stars and a $1 million prize, saw other headline pairings like Sabalenka and Djokovic exit early.
A Panama-flagged cargo vessel carrying 24 crew members sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha, with two survivors rescued from life rafts and 22 still missing. The Indian Coast Guard and Navy have deployed multiple ships and aircraft in an ongoing search, while the cause of the sinking remains under investigation.
Armed men attacked several villages and a mosque in Nigeria’s central Niger State during Friday prayers, abducting dozens—with local residents estimating as many as 600 people taken. A video posted by the attackers shows what appears to be a large group of captives, prompting President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate rescue operation and manhunt.
The Fontainebleau forest near Paris reopened to the public after a July wildfire forced its closure, with 80 percent of the area now accessible. Visitors, especially climbers, returned to the famous boulders, while authorities warned of lingering risks and urged adherence to safety rules.
102 former French and British diplomats signed an open letter published in Le Monde, urging their governments to jointly sanction Israel, including arms transfer bans and a freeze on trade agreements, warning that Israeli policy threatens to erase the possibility of a Palestinian state.
The 2026 Sydney Marathon finisher's medal incorrectly depicts Munich's Allianz Arena instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium. Organisers acknowledge the error, vow not to replace the medals, and the Munich arena has responded with humour.
A 48-year-old man from Nagoya has been reprimanded by police after leaving his seven-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji for several hours. The boy was found by a mountain hut worker at the sixth station, and his father was located three hours further up the trail. The father apologized, saying he made a rash decision.
Seven people, including two police officers, died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough after a Volkswagen Passat travelled the wrong way down the dual carriageway. The victims have been named, and the police watchdog has opened an investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash.
A Manhattan federal judge ruled that a State Department policy suspending immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries was contrary to law and exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s authority. The January policy, justified on public-charge grounds, has been vacated along with denials based solely on nationality. Plaintiffs welcomed the decision while the State Department defended its approach.
Reports that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex was in talks to join the third season of Netflix's 'The Gentlemen' have been followed by claims from royal author Tina Brown that the casting was withdrawn due to intense backlash in the UK. The situation remains unconfirmed, with Netflix declining to comment and some outlets reporting that talks are still ongoing.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday for his first official foreign visit, marking Ukraine's Independence Day and chairing his inaugural meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. He announced an agreement to allow the release of classified information on British components of the Storm Shadow/SCALP missile to enable local production in Ukraine, a step that drew sharp criticism from the Kremlin.
An opposition-aligned group says a Myanmar military airstrike on a Buddhist monastery killed 14 people, including elderly meditators, in Sagaing region. The military has not commented, and the UN has reported an escalation in aerial attacks amid the country's civil war.
An 18-year-old man armed with a sword attacked students at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring two boys. Police arrested the suspect, who is being investigated as murder and attempted murder, and are looking into possible ties to online communities. The attack has prompted political leaders to visit the town and pause campaigning ahead of September's election.
The UK Met Office has forecast that the developing El Niño will be the strongest in over a century, with Pacific sea surface temperatures expected to rise more than 3°C above normal. The event could drive 2027 to become the hottest year on record and bring wetter, stormier conditions to the UK and severe droughts to tropical regions.
China has postponed its Chang'e-7 lunar mission, which was set to search for water ice at the moon's south pole. The China Manned Space Agency said the mission does not meet launch conditions and cannot take place during the planned window this year, without elaborating on the reasons. Some reports attribute the delay to poor weather from Tropical Depression Narra.
A 35-year-old Albany woman has been arrested on charges of attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. According to the criminal complaint, Jessica Bowie discussed plans with undercover FBI agents, acquired bomb-making materials, and visited the building multiple times for reconnaissance. Federal officials said the plot was disrupted before it could be carried out.
The Mont Blanc massif is on track to record 450 rockfalls in 2026, nearly doubling the previous record, as a scientist attributes a 'large majority' to climate change. The year has already seen two deadly incidents, and experts warn of continued instability into autumn.
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, has returned to Yaoundé after more than 10 weeks abroad, ending intense speculation about his health and the country's leadership. The world's oldest serving head of state arrived from Geneva with First Lady Chantal Biya, greeted by ruling party supporters. The prolonged absence had sparked opposition criticism and questions about succession, given the absence of a vice-president.