Year: 2026

A superyacht named Angiola II has sunk off the coast of Sardinia, just four days after its delivery to an Italian businessman, following a fire onboard.

The EU has rejected US trade pressure over claims it facilitates Chinese tariff evasion, with Washington’s ambassador urging alignment of new environmental laws with a prior trade deal. The EU maintained its regulatory framework is non-negotiable, despite ongoing discussions on trade issues.

Scott Milanovich expressed no surprise at Trevor Harris’s continued high-level performance in professional football, highlighting his consistency as a player. Harris remains a key figure in the sport, demonstrating his skill and resilience throughout the ongoing season.

The Justice Department has expanded the U.S. military’s authority to detain migrants for trespassing in areas controlled by the Department of Defense. This legal opinion allows military personnel to apprehend individuals near designated “National Defense Areas” along the U.S.-Mexico border, despite the restrictions of the Posse Comitatus Act.

A Greater Anglia train partially derailed near Wickford in Essex, with the rear carriages coming off the tracks but remaining upright. Emergency services, including paramedics and fire crews, responded to the incident at 2.12pm. No injuries have been reported among the 40 to 45 passengers aboard.

Passengers reported feeling unwell and removing clothing while stranded for nearly two hours in a Ryanair flight from Malta to Birmingham amid high temperatures and lack of air conditioning.

Rebuilding Aleppo: Syria’s war-torn economic capital enjoys gradual rebirth as traders return and the iconic citadel reopens to the public.

A drone crashed in Romania on Friday after flying undetected in the country’s airspace, as reported by local authorities. The incident occurred near Luncavița, approximately five kilometres from the Ukrainian border, amid increasing drone incursions across NATO’s eastern flank. No casualties have been reported.

The United States ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, condemned Israeli settlers as “terrorists” during a siege of three Palestinian homes in Qusra, West Bank. The ongoing situation has cut off basic supplies to the families, with US officials indicating involvement in efforts to resolve the siege.

Saskatoon’s Jordan Carroll is gearing up for the gymnastics world championships after securing two victories at the Commonwealth Games earlier this summer. Carroll’s recent successes contribute to his momentum as he prepares for the international competition.