Power outages in parts of occupied Luhansk have triggered warnings of worsening conditions, with officials saying the disruption is beginning to spread into water and fuel supplies, intensifying an already fragile utilities situation.
Vietnamese police detained the captain of a speedboat that capsized off Phu Quoc, killing 15 Indian tourists. Authorities said the 57-year-old was arrested over alleged violations of waterway transport safety regulations while an investigation continues.
Atlanta city employees threw away tents, medication, IDs and other belongings of unhoused people at a park near Freedom Park without the warnings and procedures activists say the city agreed to after last year’s fatal incident. The move drew criticism because it happened close to popular World Cup viewing areas.
In the World Happiness Report’s 2026 country rankings, European nations dominate the top 30, with 19 countries from Europe listed among the happiest countries in the world.
Barcelona’s sustainability tourism commissioner says the city is moving to limit the damage from mass tourism, with a push to reduce the footprint of nearly 16 million annual visitors and to rebalance tourism toward neighborhoods and behaviors that cause less strain.
Ukraine’s drone forces said they struck 14 more Russian vessels near occupied Crimea overnight, including tankers and ferries, as part of a broader effort to disrupt Russian logistics and fuel supply into the peninsula.
Ukraine’s prime minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelensky announces a new government reshuffle, saying Ukraine is changing its political strategy.
Iranian state media says new strikes hit military targets on Qeshm Island, located near the Strait of Hormuz, as explosions were also reported in nearby areas.
As fighting escalated around the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and the U.S. both made opposing claims about who controls the waterway. Explosions were reported in Iran, while Kuwait reported a visible column of smoke amid the wider exchange.
France is taking steps to restrict or ban advertising that promotes fossil fuels, aiming to curb demand and limit climate “greenwashing” in public messaging.
Gardaí investigating the murder of Jamey Carney in Killarney say the man they are seeking has fled Ireland shortly after the killing, and they are now working with international partners to locate him.
.jpg&w=3840&q=75 "Taliban Agriculture Minister Travels to India to Expand Agricultural Cooperation")
Ataullah Omari, the Taliban’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, traveled to India to “expand bilateral cooperation” in agriculture and livestock, where he is expected to meet Indian officials on cooperation, modern agricultural technology, and agricultural exports and imports.
Eleven people, including four Britons found in a burnt-out car, have died in a fast-moving wildfire in Almería, Spain. Nineteen others remain missing as extreme heat fuels the blaze.
Two people died and another is in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash on Kaitaia-Awaroa Road in Ahipara. The road was closed for hours while the Serious Crash Unit investigated.
28 died in an Eastern China shoe factory fire. Highly flammable materials blocked stairs, trapping workers. The plant owner was detained as leaders’ demand stricter safety enforcement in the region.
A man is in critical condition after a car-motorcycle collision on Fenland Road near Boots Bridge, Wimblington, this morning. The road remains closed while police conduct a thorough investigation.
.jpg&w=3840&q=75 "Syria’s newly elected parliament holds first session post-Assad")
Syria’s People’s Assembly has convened in Damascus for its first session since the fall of the Assad regime. The opening meeting followed the formation of the new chamber under a 2026 decree and included taking constitutional oaths and moving to elect key leadership roles.
.jpg&w=3840&q=75 "Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say")
A massive fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok in the early hours of Monday, killing at least 27 people, officials said. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in about half an hour as thick smoke billowed from the entrance and victims were found inside the venue.
U.S. Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney introduced the “CANADA Act,” saying it would “hold Canada accountable” for provincial restrictions on importing American alcohol. The bill would require the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate those provincial liquor board limits within 30 days if enacted.
The South African government says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a “migration management” campaign five weeks ago, with most from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Taiwan’s ambassador to Canada Harry Tseng warned that efforts to foster closer economic cooperation with China increase the threat of coercion, after Beijing imposed a 73.5 per cent tariff on Canadian pea starch following Canada’s tabling of forced-labour legislation.
Italian investigators say they dismantled an alleged Russian espionage network in Rome that sought intelligence on Western air-defense capabilities supplied to Ukraine—requesting data on the CAMM‑ER missile, the Michelangelo Dome system, and Italy-France’s SAMP‑T—along with related rearmament and long-range strike topics.
Ripple nearly shut down after the SEC sued the company in 2020, but chose to fight the case instead of winding down operations.
Robinhood's tokenized stocks surpassed 40,000 holders after a sharp weekly surge, highlighting growing interest in tokenized assets.