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Today's coverage is mostly centrist. 353 stories in the last 48 hours across 1265 outlet reports.
Georgia father who gave son rifle for school shooting awaits sentencing
Colin Gray, who supplied the gun used in the Appalachee High School shooting, will be sentenced after convictions for second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
Over 1,000 Migrants Swim into Ceuta After Spain Bars Sea Pushbacks
More than a thousand undocumented migrants have entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta by sea since the Supreme Court barred pushbacks, overwhelming local authorities.
Senator Lindsey Graham's State Funeral Draws Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to Washington
Two days of memorial services for the late South Carolina senator will start in Washington, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attending and meeting Donald Trump at the White House.
Massive wildfire forces over 220,000 to flee southwest France
A fast-moving blaze in the Gironde region has prompted the evacuation of more than 220,000 residents, including families like Morgane Bonichot’s, as authorities battle flames larger than Paris.
Xi urges global partnership in AI, warns against single-nation dominance
Speaking at the opening of the Shanghai-hosted World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Xi stressed a "people-centred" approach that keeps humans in control of AI systems. He warned that allowing one country to dominate the technology could create new historical injustices and called for joint action with Africa, Latin America, Asia and BRICS partners. The address also highlighted China’s rapid growth in AI usage and its abundant low-cost electricity that powers massive data centres. Xi announced plans to work with international bodies to expand AI capacity-building in developing nations. The remarks came amid ongoing U.S. export controls on advanced AI chips to Chinese firms.
Wildfires scorch western France and central Spain, displacing over a quarter million people
Massive blazes in western France and central Spain have forced more than 250,000 residents to evacuate, with several fatalities reported.
Record-Breaking Wildfires Ravage Southern France and Madrid Region, Displacing Hundreds of Thousands
Massive blazes in France’s Gironde area and the mountains around Madrid have forced over 300,000 people to flee their homes, marking the worst fire season in decades for both countries.
Gulf Nations Invest Billions in New Pipelines to Bypass Hormuz Strait
Countries around the Persian Gulf are fast-tracking multi-billion-dollar pipeline projects to move crude away from the vulnerable Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Iran intensify air strikes over Strait of Hormuz, diplomacy stalls
Washington and Tehran are exchanging daily air strikes as each side seeks control of the vital oil corridor in the Persian Gulf. The Trump administration claims it is still open to negotiations, but Iran has not eased its pressure on shipping. The escalation has shattered a recent cease-fire, caused additional American casualties and pushed gasoline prices upward, complicating the political landscape ahead of the midterms. Analysts warn that reliance on air power alone may not achieve decisive results.
Saudi-led coalition bombs Houthi-held Hodeida as Red Sea tensions flare
Coalition forces hit telecommunications sites in Hodeida and nearby Kamaran Island, while insisting that the city’s commercial port remains open. The raids follow Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and their assertion that the Bab al-Mandeb blockade is limited to Saudi ships. The EU naval mission ASPIDES raised its threat level for merchant traffic in the Red Sea, and the UN urged the rescue of stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the United States continued nightly strikes on Iranian targets, prompting heightened regional rhetoric from leaders such as Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump.
Magnitude 7.1 quake rattles Kumamoto, killing five and crippling infrastructure
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu, leaving at least five dead and causing widespread power outages and building collapses.
US conducts fresh airstrikes on Iranian targets after missile attacks
The US Central Command launched a new wave of strikes against Iranian facilities following Iran's missile launch at US forces the previous day.
U.S. air-defense missile stocks dwindle as Iran clashes intensify
Recent combat with Iran has sharply reduced U.S. inventories of Patriot and THAAD interceptors, raising concerns about future air-defense capability.
Explosions rock Kyiv after President warns of imminent Russian missile strike
Residents in Kyiv heard explosions early Thursday as the city faced ballistic missile attacks, following President Zelenskyy's warning of a high-probability strike.
US intercepts Iranian missile barrage as Netanyahu praises meeting with Trump
The US military said it shot down a surprise Iranian ballistic missile attack, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called his recent Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump highly productive.
Ukraine's Parliament Confirms Naftogaz Chief Koretskyi as Prime Minister Amid Street Protests
Ukraine's lawmakers approved President Zelenskyy's nominee, Naftogaz head Sergii Koretskyi, as prime minister while hundreds demonstrated in Kyiv over the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
DRC Ebola outbreak kills over 1,300, cases surge as virus spreads unchecked
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded more than 1,300 Ebola deaths as confirmed cases jump to nearly 3,000, with the rare Bundibugyo strain spreading rapidly.
Fed Keeps Benchmark Rate Unchanged as Inflation Shows Signs of Cooling
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate steady for the fifth time this year, citing easing consumer-price growth despite higher energy costs.
Cairo talks show unusual headway on U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan
Mediators in Cairo reported positive movement in negotiations with Hamas toward full implementation of a U.S.-sponsored Gaza peace framework, even as Israeli airstrikes killed six Palestinians, including two children.
Deadly strikes push Ukraine-Russia fighting deeper into civilian areas
Attacks by both sides killed at least eight civilians, including a child, as Ukraine and Russia intensified strikes far behind the front line.
Senate advances bipartisan sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham to curb Russia and Iran
The U.S. Senate cleared a bipartisan sanctions package honoring the late Lindsey Graham, targeting Russian oil and gas revenues and adding measures against Iran.
Saudi intercepts drones targeting oil sites, blames Iran-backed militias
Saudi Arabia shot down drones aimed at its eastern oil facilities and Riyadh, accusing Iran-linked groups in Iraq, while Yemen’s Houthis said they hit Saudi crude transport.
Escalating Iran conflict shuts key straits, US seeks billions for missile stockpiles
The war with Iran has forced the closure of the Bab al-Mandeb and strained the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a fresh round of US strikes and a request for $67 billion in missile funding.
Police kill suspect in Berlin Pride van attack as nation mourns casualties
Berlin police shot the van-ramming suspect dead during a raid in Spandau, after the attack on the Christopher Street Day parade left one person dead and 29 injured.
Berlin imams denounce Islamist terror attack on Pride parade and call for early intervention
After a 21-year-old Islamist killed several people at Berlin's Pride event, the Council of Berlin Imams issued a strong condemnation and warned of the threat of religiously motivated extremism.
Two Crete firefighters die as wildfire engulfs village amid strong winds
Two Greek firefighters were killed while battling a fast-moving blaze near the village of Krya Vrisi on Crete.
Iran Denies U.S. Claims of Negotiation Interest Amid Ongoing Conflict
Iran's foreign ministry rejected U.S. officials' statements that Tehran is seeking a deal to end the war, insisting no talks are underway.
2025 Marks Most Lethal Year for Anti-Jewish Violence in Over Three Decades
A July 29 report says 2025 saw the highest number of deadly anti-Semitic attacks in the diaspora since 1994, with 20 people killed across several Western nations.
Western Europe Records Hottest June Ever, Second Warmest Globally, Study Shows
June 2026 was the warmest June on record for Western Europe and the second‑hottest June worldwide, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Ukrainian drone strikes damage Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Stavropol
Ukrainian drones hit Wildberries logistics centers in Krasnodar and Stavropol, injuring ten workers and prompting evacuations.
Oman proposes voluntary shipping fees for Iran in the Strait of Hormuz
Oman is advancing a scheme that would let Iran collect optional charges from vessels passing the Strait of Hormuz, modeled after fees in the Strait of Malacca.
Defendant in Rushdie stabbing opts out of testimony in federal terrorism case
Hadi Matar declined to take the stand or present witnesses in the federal trial over the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, as the case moves toward jury deliberation.
Trump launches veteran-focused “Freedom Haulers” plan to curb illegal-immigrant truck drivers
The White House unveiled the Freedom Haulers program, offering veterans faster access to commercial driver’s licenses while tightening rules on non-English-speaking and undocumented truckers.
Shell’s Q2 profit more than doubles as Middle East conflict lifts oil prices
Shell posted a net profit of $9.84 bn for the quarter ended June, more than twice last year’s level, thanks to soaring oil and gas prices after the Middle East war.
Democratic war powers bill on Iran withdrawn fails by one vote in Senate
A Senate vote on a Democratic-backed resolution demanding an immediate pullout of U.S. forces from Iran was defeated 49-50.
Kenya Wildlife Service opens urgent probe after 14 elephants found dead near Amboseli
Fourteen elephants discovered dead in the Amboseli region of southern Kenya have prompted an emergency investigation by the Kenya Wildlife Service.
Trump vows harsh retaliation against Iran after intercepted missile attack
President Trump warned of a severe response to Iran after the country launched missiles that were all intercepted by U.S. forces.
Israeli forces and settlers launch sweeping raids across West Bank after deadly Nablus shootout
The Israeli army intensified a wide-scale operation in the occupied West Bank, detaining hundreds of Palestinians after a clash near Nablus left four Palestinians and two soldiers dead.
Netanyahu to share new intel on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to brief President Donald Trump on fresh evidence that Iran has moved nuclear centrifuges to the secret Pickaxe Mountain facility and is reviving its missile program.
Drone strike ignites fire on U.S.-owned tanker in Egypt's Damietta port
A drone hit the floating storage vessel Energos Winter at Damietta, Egypt, sparking a blaze that spread to a second tanker before being contained.
UEFA threatens to skip 2030 World Cup over Infantino's privatization plan
UEFA is set to discuss a possible boycott of the 2030 World Cup after FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed selling tournament rights to private investors.
Indian Gen Z turns social media against Modi after violent student protests
Students protesting exam paper leaks in Delhi filmed police brutality, flooding social platforms with videos and memes that challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s online dominance.
Houthis say they struck two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
The Iran-aligned Houthi movement announced that it hit two Saudi oil carriers, ENCELA and LAYLIA, with missiles and drones while they were crossing the Red Sea.
Iran blames Ukraine for missile strike on Caspian commercial ship
Iran's foreign ministry says a Ukrainian attack on a commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea killed one sailor and wounded another, and it summoned Ukraine's chargé d’affaires in Tehran.
US caps F-1 student visas at four years, slashing post-grad grace period
A new Department of Homeland Security rule limits F-1 visas to four years and cuts the post-graduation grace period to 30 days, sparking anxiety among international students.
Global markets rally as Chinese AI gains ground, Fed rate odds rise and Iran talks resume
Equity indexes rose worldwide as optimism over renewed US-Iran negotiations grew, Chinese AI startup Moonshot unveiled a low-cost model, and traders saw a higher chance of a Fed rate hike.
Trump's Iran conflict spirals as amateurs run war effort
Jonah Shepp argues that President Donald Trump’s handling of the renewed U.S.-Iran war is marked by unrealistic goals, sidelined experts, and a lack of clear strategy.
US Tariffs Boost Lula’s Campaign, Undermine Bolsonaro Son’s Election Bid
New U.S. tariffs and sanctions are straining Brazil's economy while bolstering President Lula's appeal against Flavio Bolsonaro in the upcoming presidential vote.
Gulf Nations Turn to China to Curb Iran and Secure Shipping Lanes
Amid the renewed Iran-Israel conflict, Gulf Arab states are seeking Beijing’s economic clout to pressure Tehran and keep the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea routes open.
China's coast guard fires water cannon at Philippine vessels at Scarborough Shoal for second day
Manila’s coastguard reported that a Chinese cutter approached a Filipino fishing boat within seven metres at Scarborough Shoal, then sprayed water cannons at two government vessels. Twelve China Coast Guard ships and three maritime militia craft were involved, forcing the Philippine ships to execute risky maneuvers. The Philippine side condemned the action as dangerous, while China’s foreign ministry defended the measures as lawful.
White House accuses China of harvesting millions of U.S. voter records
The administration released a fact sheet claiming Chinese actors collected non-public voter registration data, describing it as election interference.
Iran faces widening economic strain as US naval pressure expands beyond Hormuz
Iran and the United States have resumed mediated talks while a US naval blockade continues to choke Iran's southern ports, extending economic pressure to the Red Sea and Caspian regions.
US sanctions Chinese and Hong Kong ship owners for moving Iranian oil to China
The United States designated eight Chinese and Hong Kong shipping firms for transporting Iranian crude and petrochemicals to China and the UAE, linking the move to its naval blockade of Iran.
UN migration agency warns criminal gangs are trafficking workers to run online scam farms
The International Organization for Migration says criminal networks are luring thousands of educated English speakers into forced-labor scam centers across Asia, using fake job ads and coercion.
Heat dome blankets central U.S., exposing 70 million to record temperatures
A stationary heat dome is driving temperatures above 100 °F across a swath from Dallas to North Dakota, putting roughly 70 million people under heat advisories.
Cuba Pushes Economic Reforms Amid U.S. Energy Blockade and Power Outages
Cuba's UN envoy says the island is enduring a U.S. fuel embargo that caused a July blackout while rolling out its biggest economic liberalization in a decade.
U.S. invokes dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court to pursue deportation of Afghan woman
The Justice Department has filed a petition with the long-inactive Alien Terrorist Removal Court to try to deport Nazira Haji Zada, accused of supporting an ISIS-inspired plot.
Uganda Announces End of Ebola Outbreak After Final Patient Leaves Hospital
Ugandan officials declared the country free of Ebola on Tuesday after the last patient was discharged in mid-June.
U.S. trade chief defends 50% tariffs on Canadian imports amid deficit alarm
Speaking before Senate finance senators, Greer described the trade gap as a "national emergency" and argued that steep tariffs are necessary to protect American jobs and lower the deficit. The measures will affect about $20 billion of Canadian exports, including plywood and milk. Democrats on the committee challenged the policy, questioning its impact on U.S. farmers and the likelihood of Canadian retaliation. Greer said he hopes to have negotiating options with Canada and Mexico by the end of 2026. He also noted that only a few Canadian items will face higher rates than those imposed on China.
Carney says he and Trump will ramp up trade talks after 50% tariff threat
Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters he spoke with President Donald Trump and the two agreed to accelerate trade negotiations following Trump's announcement of new 50% tariffs on many Canadian products.