- Staff from MS NOW, CNN and Politico denied entry to the White House after Trump ban
- British man dies after being rescued from water at Crete beach
- Munich mayor taps keg, officially opening Oktoberfest 2026 festival
- Russia holds parliamentary vote in territories seized from Ukraine
- Canada engages in trade dispute with the US as voter impact remains unclear
- Appeals court rules against Trump’s third-country deportation policy, citing due process rights for detainees
- S&P Global downgrades Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company: how coverage differs
- Deliveroo driver sentenced to 21 years for raping semi-conscious woman
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A British tourist has died after getting into difficulty at Kato Gouves beach in Crete, with efforts to investigate the cause of his death underway.
A former KLM CEO caused a flight to return to Amsterdam after his power bank ignited midair, setting part of the business class cabin on fire.
Vladimir Putin has been ridiculed for his online voting skills during Russia’s State Duma elections, with social media users commenting on his struggle with technology.
Experts warn that the bloated carcass of Timmy, a young humpback whale found near Anholt, may explode, prompting authorities to advise the public to keep their distance.
Health emergency declared over Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda as US now plans to transport infected Americans to Europe for treatment.
Scientists warn that Mount Rainier’s potential volcanic mudflow could devastate the towns of Orting, Puyallup, and Sumner, threatening 60,000 residents.
An Australian court has scheduled an appeal hearing for Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three family members with toxic mushrooms, to take place on 19-20 August. Patterson’s lawyers claim a “substantial miscarriage of justice” occurred during her trial. Prosecutors are also appealing her life sentence, citing its inadequacy.
A Russian drone struck an apartment block in Galati, Romania, injuring several people, prompting calls for NATO Article 4 consultations.
Mexico’s lower house has passed a constitutional amendment enabling the nullification of election results on grounds of foreign interference, with a vote tally of 307 in favour and 128 against. Critics warn the measure could undermine electoral integrity, while proponents view it as a safeguard for democracy. The amendment requires Senate approval and defines foreign interference broadly, including illicit financing and propaganda.
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