Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, escalating Middle East tensions and prompting a US warning to Iran. This fueled inflation fears, driving Treasury yields higher and causing a market sell-off, while tech stocks experienced volatility due to AI spending plans and regulatory fines.
Il Consiglio dei ministri ha approvato un disegno di legge che cambia le regole sull'imputabilità dei minori tra 14 e 18 anni, presunta fino a prova contraria. Critiche dal Pd, da Avs e da Save the Children.
A 42-year-old priest has been ordained as bishop for the Catholic diocese of Chifeng, China, filling a nearly two-decade vacancy. The ordination, presided over by Bishop Paul Meng Qinglu, was conducted under the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, following a previous bishop's ordination without papal mandate.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet vowed to intensify the crackdown on transnational online scam networks, acknowledging their adaptation into smaller, decentralized cells. Authorities have shut down over 670 operations and increased intelligence sharing with partners like the US FBI, as Cambodia faces international pressure over these criminal enterprises.
Face à la multiplication des incendies en France, le président Emmanuel Macron a activé le mécanisme de protection civile de l'UE pour obtenir des renforts aériens rapides, incluant des Canadair croates et des Air Tractor portugais. Des feux d'ampleur ravagent la Gironde, les Landes et le Var, entraînant des évacuations massives et la destruction de maisons, dans un contexte de sécheresse et de changement climatique.
Yunanistan, İsrail radarları ve füzeleriyle entegre 'Aşil Kalkanı' hava savunma sistemini 35 ay içinde faaliyete geçirecek. Ayrıca, ABD'nin El Kaide'ye karşı Mali'de askeri operasyon düzenleme seçeneğini değerlendirdiği bildirildi.
Seis meses após o desaparecimento de Silvana de Aguiar e seus pais, Isail e Dalmira, em Cachoeirinha, RS, o caso permanece sem resposta sobre o paradeiro das vítimas. O ex-marido de Silvana, o policial militar Cristiano Domingues Francisco, é o principal suspeito, preso e acusado de feminicídios, homicídio e ocultação de cadáveres. O processo judicial está em fase inicial, enquanto as buscas pelos corpos foram interrompidas.
The US has implemented a new global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime, including online investment scams and sextortion. The policy, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also applies to immediate family members and aims to combat international cybercrime networks, particularly those defrauding US citizens.
Il sistema previdenziale italiano offre diverse opzioni di uscita anticipata per il 2026, inclusa la pensione di vecchiaia, anticipata ordinaria e contributiva, Ape sociale e Isopensione. Alcune misure sperimentali come Opzione Donna e Quota 103 non sono state prorogate, e sono previsti aumenti dei requisiti di età e contributivi dal 2027 e 2028.
Israel issued displacement orders and conducted air strikes in several Gaza areas, killing at least two people, despite a US-brokered ceasefire. The attacks coincide with a stalled US plan for Gaza and international calls from Egypt and the UK for accelerated international force deployment and humanitarian access.
Donald Trump's administration imposed new 12.5% tariffs on Australian exports, citing a failure to combat forced labor, a claim the Albanese government disputes. Australia's trade minister called for immediate removal, stating the tariffs are unjustified and inconsistent with their free-trade agreement.
The Durand Cup Trophy Tour concluded in Kolkata, with organizers, the Indian Armed Forces, expressing enthusiasm for introducing a women's competition in future editions. The 135th men's tournament will feature 24 teams across five venues, including new host Ranchi, with the opening derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC.
A Prefeitura de Macaé inaugurou em 27 de julho a nova sede da Secretaria Municipal de Políticas de Promoção da Igualdade Racial (Seppir) no bairro Imbetiba. O espaço visa ampliar o acesso a serviços e fortalecer políticas de equidade e inclusão social, combatendo a discriminação e valorizando a cultura afro-brasileira. A cidade também aderiu ao Sinapir.
Queensland's new fast-tracked child abuse reporting scheme, launched July 1, has received over 200 complaints in its first three weeks, leading to 174 QFCC cases and 60 police referrals. The scheme aims to prevent harm by improving information sharing, a flaw highlighted by serial paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith's undetected offending.
Madison, Wisconsin, identifies Corey Ruiz as the man killed in a police shooting, sparking protests and calls for reform. Critics cite video showing officers subduing Ruiz, who police say was armed with a knife, before one officer fired three shots.
Giulliana Brito, chefe de gabinete da Secretaria de Turismo da Bahia (Setur-BA), foi denunciada por servidoras por assédio moral, perseguição e abuso de autoridade. As denúncias, formalizadas à Ouvidoria e Corregedoria Geral do Estado, incluem humilhações e retaliações, levando à instauração de processos administrativos para apurar o caso.
Il Nord Italia si prepara a un significativo calo delle temperature domenica 26 luglio, con massime che scenderanno a circa 27 gradi dopo notti tropicali. Tuttavia, questa tregua sarà breve, poiché una quarta ondata di caldo africano è prevista a partire da metà della prossima settimana, riportando temperature elevate e notti tropicali.
La escalada de tensiones en el Mar Rojo y el Estrecho de Ormuz, con amenazas iraníes y ataques hutíes a petroleros saudíes, colapsa las conversaciones de paz y pone en riesgo el 4% del petróleo mundial, afectando a mercados asiáticos y europeos.
The United States imposed new tariffs on 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and EU member states, shortly before a temporary 10% levy expired.
A banda paraibana Papangu lança seu terceiro álbum, "Celestial", em 7 de agosto, combinando metal extremo, rock progressivo e ritmos nordestinos. O lançamento coincide com o início de uma turnê europeia de 16 apresentações.
Donald Trump stated he is close to deciding on a "massive attack" against Iran, larger than previous strikes, as oil prices surge and regional tensions escalate. This follows US strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, prompting diplomatic withdrawals and UN warnings of a region on the "edge of the unimaginable."
UK average mortgage rates have increased to a month-ago level, driven by renewed Middle East tensions and Houthi attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea. This has pushed oil prices higher, stoked inflation fears, and reduced prospects for central bank interest rate cuts, leading major lenders to raise rates on new fixed deals.
Australians are advised against panic-buying fuel as prices rise due to Middle East tensions, though still below April's record highs. NRMA warns of profound economic impact, with potential interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank and an upcoming federal government announcement on the fuel excise.
MLB veterans Jamie Moyer and Alex Avila share insights on enduring the mental and physical challenges of a 162-game baseball season, especially during losing streaks. They emphasize controlling what's controllable, maintaining a winning mindset, and fostering team chemistry through subtle interactions.
