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Researchers on the Arctic Floating University expedition have discovered a new type of E. coli bacteriophage in soil beneath bird colonies on the Franz Josef Land Archipelago. The virus could lead to new antibacterial drugs, and the team also tested methods for detecting airborne bacteria near bird nests.
Russian forces conducted overnight strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure in Odessa and Chernomorsk, targeting fuel storage, drone production facilities, and vessels, as reported by the Russian Defense Ministry. The strikes are part of ongoing military actions against ports allegedly used for military cargo deliveries.
Ukraine's parliament has approved the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly offering her a new role as ambassador to the United States. The reshuffle follows recent scandals and communications issues within the government.
The death toll from a fire at a Bangkok pub has risen to 32, with dozens still hospitalized. Police are investigating possible negligence, including potentially obstructed emergency exits, while authorities believe an electrical short circuit in a ceiling air conditioner may have sparked the blaze.
Recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s Belgorod Region have left three people injured, including a man and a woman wounded by an FPV drone in Graivoron and a man injured in a separate attack on a private house in Nikolskoye. The regional crisis center reported the incidents, which follow earlier drone attacks in the area that wounded seven people, including a critically injured 13-year-old boy.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out missile and drone strikes on a US air base in Jordan and plans to continue attacking US military bases until 'ultimate victory,' according to reports from the Russian state news agency TASS. The strikes are described by the IRGC as a 'retaliation operation' that is still underway.
Donald Trump says there is a 'good chance' Congress passes a bill to tighten sanctions against Russia, though he notes key provisions remain under review. The bill, introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, would impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy and includes measures targeting Russia's defense, energy, and financial sectors.
Multiple reports say US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call to redeploy Israeli forces out of Syria and Lebanon, warning that their presence could lead to escalation. Netanyahu reportedly plans to resist the demand, according to Israeli media.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina launched aboard a Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft from Kazakhstan, docking with the International Space Station after a three-hour journey. The eight-month mission underscores continued US-Russian cooperation in space despite geopolitical tensions over the Ukraine war.
Russia's Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft launched from the Baikonur spaceport and docked with the International Space Station, carrying a crew of two Roscosmos cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut. The mission is expected to last 261 days and includes about 40 scientific experiments, along with drawings by Indian schoolchildren and a selection of Russian cuisine.
Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Bakanov said the future Russian orbital station will open a new chapter in manned space exploration, hosting new experiments. He also confirmed an agreement in principle with NASA to extend ISS operations through 2030, while the Soyuz MS-29 crew, including two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut, docked with the station for a 261-day mission.
Germany has seen a sharp rise in applications for conscientious objector status in the first half of 2026, coinciding with new military screening measures. The government has also passed bills to expand the army reserve and accelerate military construction, aiming for a larger active-duty force.
The DOBRO International Association plans to train doctors and nurses in Mali, teach Russian to local children, and open craft workshops, as reported by TASS. The initiative is part of Russia's broader efforts to deploy volunteers abroad and strengthen its humanitarian standing.
New wildfires have broken out in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, with firefighters battling burning vegetation, according to Ukraine's state emergencies service. The fires are part of a series of blazes that have periodically affected the area since early May, with previous incidents in late June and observations of a fire tornado.
India has summoned Iran's deputy envoy in New Delhi to protest attacks on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed an Indian national and injured 10 others. New Zealand also summoned Iran's ambassador, urging de-escalation. India called for an immediate halt to violence and a return to dialogue.
Russian forces have struck Ukrainian long-range UAV assembly and storage sites, as well as enemy deployment areas, according to daily reports from Russia's Defense Ministry. The ministry also reported heavy Ukrainian troop losses and extensive interceptions of Ukrainian drones and smart bombs.
Russian officials say Ukrainian drones targeted the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, with one hitting a cooling tower under construction, though plant operations continued unaffected. The envoy called it another nuclear terrorism attempt, while drones were also reportedly seen near other nuclear facilities.
American producer Stephen Mao tells TASS that Rodney Mims Cook Jr. was chosen to head the US delegation to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum due to his personal friendship with President Trump and the president's trust. Mao discusses Cook's White House projects, a gift of a hockey puck from Putin, and the possibility of Cook becoming ambassador to Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the resumption of US strikes on Iran violates the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, warning that it closes the door to a peaceful resolution. Lavrov also noted that Israel and President Trump no longer recognize the memorandum, as regional security remains fragile.
Chadian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul said relations with Russia are trending positively, citing recent high-level visits. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced military training and humanitarian aid for Sahel countries, and praised Chad's support for normalizing relations between the Alliance of Sahel States and ECOWAS.