A vehicle struck and injured three CRPF jawans on yatra security duty in Srinagar's Nowgam area on Wednesday. Police swiftly intercepted the vehicle and arrested the driver; an inquiry is underway.
A total of 18 police officers and 11 soldiers were killed across Balochistan following coordinated militant ambushes and a multi-day siege on a checkpost, leaving 40 terrorists dead in retaliatory operations.
The episode examines what happens when foreign investment becomes a matter of national security, focusing on an Irish alumina story tied to exports from Aughinish Alumina in County Limerick to Russian smelters. It argues the case has reignited debate across Europe about how strategically important, foreign-owned assets intersect with EU sanctions—and how global supply chains can create long-term strategic dependencies on authoritarian states such as Russia and China.
Polish and Jewish leaders, along with diplomats, marked the 85th anniversary of the 1941 Jedwabne pogrom, in which hundreds of Jews were killed by Polish neighbours under Nazi-German occupation. The official commemorations were met with protests by nationalist activists led by far-right figure Grzegorz Braun, who disputed the established findings and argued Poles are being falsely blamed for Nazi-German crimes.
Researchers working beneath Hermann Göring’s former residence at Hitler’s Wolf’s Lair uncovered human remains buried just under the floor near plumbing from the wartime-era house. Police say the skeletons appear to date to the interwar period, and investigators found no evidence indicating the bodies were connected to a recent crime. What has drawn particular attention is the way the remains are preserved: with most skeletons missing hands and feet, and the burials arranged in a line—raising questions about who the victims were and why they were interred in that unusual manner.
A fast-moving wildfire in rural southern Spain killed at least a dozen people, with victims reported to have tried to flee in cars and on foot as roads became deadly.
Ukraine is pursuing an industrial partnership with Mitsubishi to help establish domestic production of Patriot interceptor missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Mitsubishi is a strong example of how, after receiving a U.S. license, a country can build its own anti-ballistic missile production capacity—and that Ukraine would welcome technical experience sharing, while noting it depends on Japan’s willingness.
Japan is accelerating efforts to integrate dual-use technologies—innovations with both civilian and defense/security applications—into its national research and development agenda. The government frames the approach as boosting economic competitiveness and technological sovereignty while also preventing sensitive knowledge from being misused or flowing overseas.
The International Monetary Fund welcomed the Argentine government’s proposed reform of the Central Bank, saying it is aimed at strengthening the institution’s independence. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is also scheduled to visit Argentina on July 28–29, in a move the IMF spokeswoman described as reflecting close support and an exchange of views on Argentina’s progress and challenges.
The Trump administration is demanding that Iran publicly acknowledge that the Strait of Hormuz is open and pledge to stop firing on commercial ships, with the message conveyed directly and through regional mediators by U.S. officials. The demand is tied to arguments that Iran violated a memorandum of understanding signed with the U.S. three weeks earlier by repeatedly firing on vessels near the strait, bringing the fragile agreement closer to collapse. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Oman’s foreign minister are expected to meet Saturday in Muscat to discuss the Hormuz crisis, and U.S. officials say they expect Iran to issue a statement afterward.
Graham Platner said Wednesday he plans to withdraw from Maine’s U.S. Senate race after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shutting down an insurgent campaign that had weathered months of controversy. His exit could intensify divisions within the Democratic Party between its moderate and progressive factions as Democrats scramble to select a replacement nominee. Platner said the process to replace him needs to be “open, transparent and democratic,” and he stressed that his decision is not an admission of guilt.
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging trade secret theft and breach of contract. The company claims the misconduct reflects a pattern of theft by former Apple employees who later joined OpenAI, and that it was directed by OpenAI senior leadership, including Chief Hardware Officer Tang Tan. The complaint accuses Tan of using Apple’s confidential project code names in recruiting, asking candidates to bring Apple hardware components to interviews, coaching departing Apple employees on how to evade security procedures, and seeking details about Apple’s unannounced products.
Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home in Haytor, on the edge of Dartmoor. Investigators said she had sustained serious injuries, and they appealed for information as the inquiry began. A man, aged 26, has since been arrested on suspicion of Widdecombe’s murder and remains in police custody. Police said the case is not being treated as a terrorist incident and that it is too early to determine whether the death was politically motivated.
Two 15-year-olds were detained after Waymo reported they were drinking and firing gel-based “Orbeez” toy projectiles from inside a driverless vehicle while it was being driven around San Mateo, California. The San Mateo Police Department says it responded after receiving the report, safely removed the teens, and noted that the suspects appeared intoxicated. Authorities also warned that toy guns and similar projectile devices can still pose real risks, and that underage drinking made the situation worse.
reports that Nigel Farage’s sole challenger in an upcoming by-election will be Count Binface, a self-proclaimed “space alien” who frames his campaign as an alternative to traditional politics. The piece describes Binface’s persona, how the candidacy has drawn attention, and what he says voters should expect from him on the ballot.
A new report analyzing the 20 largest employers of low-wage workers finds many employees earn so little that they depend on public programs such as Medicaid and SNAP for basics like health care and food. The analysis also highlights stark pay gaps between workers and CEOs, arguing that the “poverty wage business model” leaves taxpayers picking up the tab
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez says the federal Department of Justice is blocking the state’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch by withholding records he requested months ago, claiming “real and escalating harm” to the state’s ability to build a potential prosecution.
New satellite imagery analyzed by investigators suggests Iran is taking steps at damaged nuclear facilities—such as adding new roof structures over partially destroyed areas—raising questions about what Tehran is trying to protect, recover, or conceal after recent strikes. Experts say the visible construction may be aimed at shielding key materials and equipment from further observation or attack rather than indicating rapid full-scale rebuilding.
A federal judge ruled that part of Florida’s “Stop WOKE Act,” signed into law in 2022, is unconstitutional because it violates First Amendment protections for public university classrooms. The decision prevents the higher-education provisions from being enforced while the legal fight continues over related parts of the law.
Meteorologists are warning that the week ahead could bring dangerously hot conditions across parts of the United States, with higher-than-normal temperatures and oppressive humidity raising the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Officials urged residents—especially those working outdoors, children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions—to stay hydrated, limit time in the sun, and closely monitor for warning signs of heat-related illness.
LULAC CEO Juan Proaño says three Mexican nationals detained after the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo are being pressured to sign voluntary departure (“self-deport”) paperwork. LULAC says the men—who may be key witnesses—are being urged to stay in the U.S. while investigators examine the incident.
Despite explosions reported across southern Iran after the U.S. said it had finished its strikes, no party claimed responsibility—leaving uncertainty over who carried out the additional attacks.
The EU is preparing to let Ukraine use a €60 billion defence portion of its wider loan package to buy military equipment from British manufacturers, with an agreement expected to be finalized next week during a Paris meeting of a “coalition of the willing.”
The IEA says Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s refineries, storage sites and transport infrastructure are pushing down Russia’s oil production outlook, with output forecast to average about 8.9 million barrels per day this year—roughly a 3% decline versus 2025.