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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Donald Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed of all weaponry.

Iran has set six major conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting U.S. sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and paying war reparations, complicating ongoing talks with Oman.

President Zelenskyy warns that 30,000–50,000 North Korean troops are being deployed to Russia, while also reporting North Korean missile use in Ukraine and a successful $12.2 billion Ukrainian logistics strike.

Iran released a video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to counter reports that he is in critical condition following injuries sustained in February military strikes.

New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 M for child‑safety harms, adds $420 M for treatment and mandates extensive youth‑protection measures; Meta will appeal.

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day set a new domestic $500 M record in 7 days, earned $1.155 B worldwide in its first week, and hit Rs 336 cr net in India, aided by a BMW partnership and multiple premium formats.

Former Guerrero governor Ángel Aguirre Rivero has been arrested for allegedly ordering the destruction of evidence related to the 2014 disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a trilateral pact featuring a mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5 to enhance regional deterrence.

Operation Mondragón, a joint Spain‑Ecuador‑Europol raid, seized 21 tonnes of cocaine, €1 million cash and arrested eight suspects, exposing a network that moved drugs via legitimate firms and Albanian financing

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day posted a $360 M domestic opening, the biggest ever, and reached $1 B worldwide in six days, becoming the second‑fastest film to do so while setting records in dozens of markets.

A powerful 2026 Super El Niño is intensifying, with experts predicting record-breaking ocean temperatures and extreme global weather, including severe droughts, floods, and heatwaves.

Speculation mounts over the health of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei following reports of critical injuries. Iran released an undated video of him to counter claims of his incapacitation.

U.S. intelligence warns that Russia may launch a limited attack on a NATO member between 2026 and 2029 to test the alliance's resolve and Article 5 commitment, likely targeting Poland or the Baltic states.

Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, insisting the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed of all weapons.

U.S. has used ~80% of THAAD, half of Patriot missiles and nearly all ATACMS/PrSM in the Iran war; Trump and the Pentagon deny shortages, while Gulf allies warn of reduced deterrence.

President Zelenskyy warns that Russia will deploy 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean soldiers. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Odessa and Kharkiv have caused massive power outages and multiple casualties.

Russian missile and drone barrage on Kyiv region killed 17, injured 44, exposing Ukraine’s air‑defence shortfalls.

An 81 % chance very strong El Niño 2026‑27 could add ~49 million to acute hunger (total 274 million), with 83 % spikes in Central America and 75 % in Southern Africa; jobs in Caribbean at risk; WMO warns peak +

Simon Levy has been convicted of murdering two women and raping a third in London. The case has triggered investigations into major police and prosecutorial failures that allowed him to remain free on bail.

Lake Mead has hit a record low water level, exacerbating a crisis in the Colorado River Basin that affects 40 million people. Federal officials have proposed major water cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada

Hunter Biden revealed that his father, former U.S. President Joe Biden, is battling advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, describing the disease as painful and debilitating.

British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as the Bald Range wildfire forces over 20,000 people to evacuate. The fast-moving blaze has destroyed homes and prompted mass evacuations in Summerland and.

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China, prompting red alerts and the evacuation of over one million people. The storm caused major flight cancellations in Shanghai and hit Okinawa, Japan, previously.

Houthi rebels launched drone strikes on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan and missile attacks on Yemen's Mocha port, causing fires, infrastructure damage, and multiple casualties.

Spain and Italy are locked in a diplomatic feud following a mass migration event in Ceuta, leading to reciprocal border controls and tensions over Schengen free-movement principles.

Venezuela’s earthquake death toll is 6,125, with 1,579 missing; thousands rescued, hospitals treating 60,992, and housing repairs for over 13,000 homes underway. A repatriation flight delivered 147 migrants, US

A 30 July 2026 avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak killed Nirmal Purja and nine teammates; nine bodies recovered, one still missing, prompting worldwide tributes.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces allegations of an affair with a UEFA employee, involving a six-figure payout and MBA funding. FIFA denies the claims, calling them a targeted campaign to undermine its lead

Nolan’s *The Odyssey* nears $1 billion box‑office, boasts a $250 M budget, 70 mm IMAX filming, and has spurred fashion trends, book sales, and a malware campaign using fake copies.

EA was bought for $55 billion by a Saudi‑led consortium, delisted from Nasdaq, with PIF holding 93.4 % and $210 per share paid. CEO Andrew Wilson stays on, $20 billion debt added, and $700 million cost cuts, sp

A 14-year-old student killed at least seven people, including his grandparents and school staff, before committing suicide at a school in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Over 20 people were injured in the attack.

A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia has forced over 20,000 evacuations and resulted in the death of an 80-year-old woman. A provincial state of emergency is in effect near Okanagan Lake.

Donald Trump signed two August 2026 executive orders to ban birth tourism and expand exclusions from birthright citizenship, after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier effort. The rules target visas for孕妇

Israel faces US pressure to begin a 14-day Gaza ceasefire and Hamas disarmament plan, amid internal cabinet divisions and discussions regarding localized military withdrawals for a multinational force.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, a trilateral pact establishing collective defense where an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.

Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated as Colombia's president in Cali, vowing a hardline approach to narco-terrorism and joining the US-led Shield of the Americas initiative.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure to resign following the collapse of a controversial private investment plan and allegations regarding a past relationship and severance payments made at-U

An unidentified drone, likely a Ukrainian 'Maya' decoy, exploded near the Bulgarian-Romanian border near a strategic gas pipeline. No casualties or infrastructure damage were reported.

Germany is increasing anti-drone security measures following explosive drone discoveries at Leipzig/Halle Airport and sightings over a military base in Mechernich, amid warnings of hybrid warfare.

RKI reports ~11,900 heat‑related deaths in Germany in 2026, ~9,600 in one June week, prompting doctors and 80+ health groups to demand an EU heat‑protection plan and constitutional changes for care‑facility air

Israel is reportedly preparing strategies for a unilateral military strike against Iran, potentially bypassing U.S. support amid efforts by Washington to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.

Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' nears $1 billion worldwide, boosts Greek tourism, lifts US book sales of the classic, and draws sharp criticism from translator Emily Wilson.

Houthi attacks in Yemen have killed dozens of government soldiers and injured civilians. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye signed a mutual defense pact in Mecca to bolster regional security.

Donald Trump says the U.S. will maintain a naval blockade of Iran until a deal or total surrender, calls Iran duplicitous, halted a massive attack after Gulf allies’ pleas, and notes 20% of world oil passes the

Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella faces immediate violence, including a fatal drone attack and highway bombing, while announcing aggressive military offensives and new foreign policy shifts.

The Pentagon has ordered defense contractors to accelerate weapons production within 21 days as the war with Iran depletes critical Patriot, THAAD, and Tomahawk missile stockpiles.

Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has been extradited from Dubai to Ireland to face charges of leading an international organized crime group.

Judge sets a March 2‑19 2027 antitrust trial for the $111 billion Paramount‑Warner merger; a $7 million daily fee starts Oct 1 2026 if not closed, with 12 states suing to block the deal.

Electronic Arts was bought for $55 bn by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners; PIF now owns 93.4 %, the deal closed Aug 4 2026, shareholders got $210 per share, and EA was delisted from Nasdaq.