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US President Donald Trump announced a phased agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, brokered through his Board of Peace. The deal would see Israeli forces withdraw and an international stabilisation force deploy, but Hamas officials conditioned disarmament on Israel's compliance, and Israeli attacks continued.
At least 32 miners were killed in a coal mine explosion in southwest Pakistan, with 10 others trapped underground. The blast, believed to be caused by a methane gas buildup, has prompted rescue efforts and government pledges of compensation.
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the men's javelin final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, while Neeraj Chopra took silver and Arshad Nadeem made an early exit. Pathirage's winning throw of 89.75 metres secured Sri Lanka's first athletics gold.
Thousands of migrants crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, overwhelming local police and prompting the deployment of Spanish military reinforcements. Local authorities reported nine bodies recovered, as the EU's only land border with Africa experienced a major surge.
A scientific analysis by the World Weather Attribution group found human-caused climate change made the extreme weather fueling wildfires in southwestern France twice as likely, and the conditions driving blazes in central Spain 20 times more likely. The fires have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate, scorched large areas, and raised concerns among winemakers about the impact on crops and wine quality.
Pakistan has insisted that negotiations between the US and Iran remain ongoing, even as Washington launched a heavy wave of strikes in retaliation for attacks on Jordan. The conflict has widened, with Saudi Arabia joining US strikes in Iraq, Egypt facing its first drone attack, and Jordan and Kuwait reporting new incidents.
US President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, with Israel to withdraw as disarmament is completed. Hamas officials confirmed an agreement, but Israel has not responded, and experts express skepticism about both sides' willingness to follow through.
Amazon's autonomous vehicle unit Zoox has secured NHTSA approval to deploy up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis commercially, a first for the industry. Days later, the company recalled 105 vehicles over concerns they may not detect heavy smoke and could impede emergency responders.
Rescue operations are continuing in southern Japan after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture, with the death toll reported between 17 and 34. Thousands are in shelters without water or power, and officials are scrambling to provide relief in sweltering heat following a suspected gas blast at a shopping mall.
The US Treasury imposed fresh sanctions on entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran tied to Mahan Air and the IRGC, while also targeting eight tankers and 10 entities in a separate round. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the Iranian economy as being in freefall and warned that support for the IRGC or Mahan Air sustains a terrorist enterprise.
Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooter, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for giving his son the rifle used in the 2024 attack that killed four people. The sentencing follows his son Colt Gray's life sentence without parole. Prosecutors had sought an 80-year term, while the defense asked for 10 years.
Officials in the Spanish territory of Ceuta have requested a national emergency declaration and military support to secure the border with Morocco, following a large influx of migrants. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged an immediate response, and the Interior Ministry announced reinforcements for border guards. The situation echoes a similar crisis in May 2021 when over 8,000 people entered the territory in two days.
Brazil has withheld formal approval for Daniel Perez, President Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador, intensifying a dispute that has also seen visa denials for U.S. officials. Tensions over judicial and electoral issues, compounded by trade tariffs, mark a low point in U.S.-Brazil relations ahead of Brazil's October election.
At least four Palestinians, including two children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as mediators held talks with Hamas in Cairo to advance a US-brokered peace plan. The strikes hit Khan Younis, Bureij, and Gaza City, while negotiators reported progress on disarmament and governance.
Hundreds of migrants, many swimming or using inflatables, have entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, overwhelming local resources. The territory's president declared a 'total humanitarian and social emergency' and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
Pro-Palestinian activists protested outside and inside a Washington DC hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was dining, demanding the US enforce ICC arrest warrants. The protests coincided with Netanyahu's visit, which included meetings with President Trump and attendance at Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.
A QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker has exited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since July 11, according to ship-tracking data. Reports indicate Pakistan reached an agreement with Iran to ensure the safe passage of at least one Qatari tanker amid regional tensions.
A U.S. State Department presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro featured an AI-generated map of Africa that mislabeled every country, drawing criticism and prompting an apology. The map, created with OpenAI tools, was shown during a PEPFAR-related address, and the department said it took full responsibility for the error.
US GDP grew at a 1.5% annualised rate in Q2, down from 2.1% in Q1, amid a widening trade deficit. Consumer spending surged 3.2%, supported by larger tax refunds, while petrol prices rose due to Middle East tensions.
Nigerian authorities dismantled what they describe as the country's largest-ever methamphetamine laboratory, discovered in a forest in Ogun state. Three Mexicans and seven Nigerians were arrested, and officials point to Mexican cartel involvement, with intelligence assistance from Africom. A court hearing was even held at the remote site.