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Ukrainian drone attacks overnight sparked fires at an oil refinery, fuel depots, and the port of Taganrog in southern Russia, prompting evacuations and an emergency declaration. Officials reported casualties in the Moscow and Tambov regions, with the Russian Defence Ministry claiming to have intercepted hundreds of drones.
South Africa has deported or repatriated more than 53,000 foreign nationals since mid-June amid a wave of anti-migrant protests. Most returnees were from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, with several countries organizing voluntary repatriation flights and buses. The UN has cautioned against scapegoating migrants for socioeconomic challenges.
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London from France for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, transported in a secret night-time operation involving police escorts and climate-controlled cases. The 11th-century embroidery, on loan from France, will go on display at the British Museum from September 10 until July 2027, a loan seen as symbolic of Franco-British relations post-Brexit.
South Korean officials outlined the strategic benefits of granting Seoul greater uranium enrichment authority, emphasizing its role in expanding the U.S. small modular reactor industry and reducing supply chain dependencies. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun also highlighted the deepening nuclear and technology cooperation with the United States during a reception marking America's 250th anniversary.
The family of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has asked a Utah judge to make all evidence in the case against Tyler James Robinson publicly accessible, citing concerns over conspiracy theories. Robinson faces seven charges including aggravated murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
Iran laid to rest former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on July 9, 2026, more than four months after his death in an airstrike. The burial coincided with escalating U.S.-Iran attacks that have raised fears of a return to all-out war, with regional sirens and missile warnings reported. International representation at the funeral was limited, and no new public appearance by his successor was noted.
England defender Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches after a red card against Mexico, missing the quarterfinal against Norway. Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty but France advanced, while Christian Pulisic suffered a leg fracture and Jordan Henderson is out for the tournament.
At least seven children and a teacher were killed in a landslip caused by monsoon rains at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The incident adds to recent deaths and displacement in the region, with authorities relocating families from high-risk areas as heavy rain continues.
Tuareg separatists and their jihadist allies have attacked a convoy of Malian soldiers and Russian Africa Corps fighters heading to reinforce troops in the besieged northern town of Anefis. Multiple sources report heavy losses and ongoing fighting, with the FLA and JNIM claiming responsibility.
A fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, China, killed at least 28 people, according to state media. President Xi Jinping ordered all-out rescue efforts and an investigation. Firefighters and emergency crews were dispatched to the scene, and company officials have been detained.
Ukrainian officials say a US license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles is being processed but could take months, with production potentially delayed by a year or more due to complexity. Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin announced a lower-cost Patriot interceptor, the PAC-3 ACE, with initial production possible within 36 months.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received multiple foreign honours during diplomatic visits, including a controversial Seychelles award created just for him, complete with a certificate containing spelling errors. Reports detail a pattern of awards, raising questions about their significance and diplomatic implications.
A US appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's name must remain off the Kennedy Center while the organization appeals a lower court ruling that declared the renaming illegal. The decision, which denies the administration's request to pause the removal, comes as performers at the Mark Twain Prize ceremony joked about the controversy.
Rescue crews have recovered debris from a Boeing 737 cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea off Pakistan's coast. Five crew members are missing, and the search continues with the help of navy and civilian assets.
The United States has carried out new waves of strikes against Iran, targeting missile and coastal defense sites in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over and vowed to hit Iran hard, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on Gulf states and claimed strikes on US-linked facilities. Oil prices surged amid fears of renewed conflict.
The United States has launched additional strikes against Iran following Iranian attacks on shipping, with President Trump saying the interim agreement to end the war is over. French President Macron and other NATO leaders weigh in on the escalating situation.
A man was fatally shot by federal agents at a Memphis motel during a Drug Enforcement Administration operation with the Memphis Safe Task Force, marking the fourth officer-involved death since the initiative began. The NAACP has demanded the task force's suspension, citing insufficient training and a pattern of deaths.
Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians, including two children, according to Palestinian health officials. The attacks targeted residential areas and tents for displaced people, with the overall death toll since the October ceasefire rising above 1,100.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Niger for his first visit, meeting President Abdourahamane Tchiani and attending the second Russia-Alliance of Sahel States ministerial meeting. The talks focused on security, counter-terrorism, and economic cooperation, with Moscow reaffirming its military support to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
The Board of Peace, established by US President Donald Trump, is planning a pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, according to an official. The plan faces hurdles, including Hamas's refusal to disarm and the NCAG's inability to enter Gaza, while a leaked draft resolution shows the board seeking legal immunity.