- Japan and US announce joint intervention to support yen amid decline
- B.C. wildfires increase, prompting evacuation orders for over 5,000 people
- Israel conducts overnight strikes in Gaza, resulting in eight fatalities
- Ohio Representative Marcy Kaptur hospitalised after Toledo car crash
- British pilot survives helicopter crash that killed two in Greece wildfire
- Greek police charge Afghan national with murder of British woman
- Hershey’s recalls some Creamy Milk Chocolate Kisses in Canada due to undeclared almonds
- Transcript of Democratic Senator Mark Kelly’s interview on Face the Nation, 2 August 2026
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Japan and the United States have confirmed a joint intervention to support the yen, which has fallen to 40-year lows. The Japanese Ministry of Finance stated the action addresses excessive volatility, with further measures possible. US President Donald Trump characterised the intervention as a sign of friendship and economic support.
Gaza: overnight Israeli strikes kill at least 8, including a husband and wife, amid ongoing conflict developments.
Two people have died after a helicopter collided mid-air while fighting wildfires in the Psatha region of Greece, igniting flames on impact.
Kasey Grelle, CEO of Aux Insights, tragically died in a tourist truck accident in Nicaragua while on holiday with her family. Her 11-year-old son, Julian, is critically injured and has been airlifted for treatment. Nicaragua’s National Police are investigating the circumstances.
A mother and her 10-month-old daughter were killed by a falling tree during an Easter egg hunt in Satrupholm, northern Germany. The incident occurred amidst a storm warning, resulting in three fatalities. Emergency services responded; further updates may follow.
Iran executed nine political prisoners in just seven days, including 19-year-old Mohammad Amin Biglari and 30-year-old Shahin Vahedparast Kolor, as reported by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO). These actions highlight the regime’s tactic to quell dissent amid ongoing protests.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautioned that the protracted conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran might divert Washington’s focus from Ukraine, jeopardising essential supplies of Patriot air defence systems. Zelenskyy stressed Ukraine’s urgent need for these systems to counter Russia’s ongoing attacks on urban centres and infrastructure.
Lebanon’s Justice Minister Adel Nassar has urged the international community to condemn Israel’s occupation of Lebanese territory, amid escalating tensions following Israeli military operations. Nassar described the situation as “dramatic”, calling for urgent diplomatic efforts to protect Lebanon’s sovereignty and civilian population from further conflict.
Iran is offering over $60,000 for the capture of a missing US fighter jet pilot after an F-15 was downed. While one crew member was rescued, Tehran intensifies its military actions across the Middle East. Follow developments as the search continues.
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