Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 8, wound dozens
Russian officials say strikes on retailer’s warehouses caused civilian casualties; Kyiv says sites used to make drones.
Month: July 2026
Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak
As of 14 July, 2,093 confirmed cases of Bundibugyo Virus Disease and 798 deaths had been reported in the DRC and Uganda. A total of 394 people
Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike
Police said protesters tried to stop them from seizing Sonam Wangchuk, causing a ‘slight commotion’.
Argentina’s New York fans share hopes before 2026 World Cup final
Argentinians in Queens hold on to football tradition, as new communities grow support the national team in NYC.
Laos says it can’t determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children’s orphanage – police
Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.
Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species
New monkey species hailed as ‘amazing discovery’ by conservationist.
Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you
The more choices you have, the better, right
Life and death in the Senate, and a dinosaur’s $50 million payday: The news quiz
Lionel Messi leads La Albiceleste back to the World Cup final, the House tries changing the clock, and health officials look for the cause of
Taylor Farms and Taco Bell removes iceberg lettuce amid parasite outbreak
In a new statement, Taylor Farms says they are voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce from the U.S. market sourced from one Mexican farm. Taco Bell
Google used Veo and Gemini to reconstruct the greatest goal Pelé ever scored, which was never filmed
On August 2, 1959, Pelé scored what he called the greatest goal of his career: three consecutive sombreros over defenders, a knee flick past the
Xpeng debuted its flying car in Germany. It has 7,000 orders and a factory that can build 10,000 a year.
Xpeng debuted the Land Aircraft Carrier at a launch event in Munich on Wednesday, the first time the Chinese automaker has shown its modular flying
World Cup final: Spain vs Argentina – Which team has best chance to win?
What to know about both teams: Form, strengths, weaknesses, key players and what the coaches and players had to say.