- 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.
A bee swarm in Panama injured 150 people, including the priest leading the Via Crucis procession. The local fire department reported that 50 individuals required hospital treatment after the attack. More updates will follow as the situation develops.
Meghan Markle shared a clip of Archie skiing alongside Prince Harry, highlighting her pride in his quick learning. The six-year-old showcased his skills zooming down a slope. The family is reportedly planning a trip to Australia later this month.
Chef Nick Bril received a 12-month suspended sentence after running over intern Joe Claridge with his SUV, causing severe injuries and a double amputation. The incident occurred outside The Jane, Bril’s Michelin-star restaurant in Belgium, following a staff party. Further action is pending regarding compensation for Mr Claridge.
Four have died after a Piper Malibu crashed into a closed restaurant in Capão da Canoa, Brazil, igniting a fireball. The pilot and three passengers, including a couple, were victims of the incident. Emergency services are responding to the tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul.
US-Israeli strikes have killed eight people and destroyed Iran’s tallest bridge, the B1 bridge. Iranian reports state that the bridge was targeted during a gathering for ‘Nature Day’, leaving 95 injured. For further updates, continue following the ongoing developments.
One person has died following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in the Molucca Sea, Indonesia. The quake caused buildings to collapse in Manado, where a 70-year-old woman was killed. Indonesia’s disaster agency advises vigilance due to potential aftershocks.
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