Ein Frachter vor der Küste Omans wurde von einem unbekannten Geschoss getroffen. Während der Iran den Schiffsverkehr in der Straße von Hormus kontrollieren will, verhandelt Teheran mit Oman über vorläufige Schifffahrtskorridore.
India's BJP accused the opposition Congress party of disrupting parliamentary sessions and forcing bills through without discussion. Meanwhile, Assam flood deaths reached 87, and Bangladesh urged India to clarify its stance on an upcoming virtual speech by ousted leader Sheikh Hasina.
Former England cricket captain Ben Stokes has revealed an ambition to coach the national team in the future, while expressing surprise that Harry Brook was overlooked for the Test captaincy in favour of Joe Root.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela (7.2 & 7.5 magnitude) killed 6,125, with 17,000-29,500 unaccounted for. 200 buildings collapsed, mostly in La Guaira, with 16,200 structures deemed unsafe. Cleanup efforts continue, aided by new rental law for displaced victims.
Venezuela's June twin earthquakes killed 6,125 people and injured nearly 61,000, officials say; Acting President Delcy Rodriguez defended the government's response amid criticism over delayed aid.
President Donald Trump stated in Washington that the US will not allow Iran to charge a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting total control.
Death toll from June twin quakes in Venezuela reaches 6,125, per National Assembly chief Jorge Rodríguez. Lawmakers pass housing bill to aid displaced victims, while 1,400 remain missing and 24,000 live in shelters.
Venezuela’s confirmed earthquake death toll increased to 6,125, announced by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez; 61,000 received hospital treatment after June 24 quakes that devastated La Guaira and Caracas.
Australia sells $89 camera glasses raising privacy fears; Victoria phases out Montessori/Steiner schools; Iran denies Trump’s negotiation plans; sport news includes FIFA, cycling and sailing.
Ersan Mondtag inszeniert bei den Salzburger Festspielen die Oper „Ariadne auf Naxos“ als zukunftsgerichtete Welt. Die Arbeit wird mit seinem früheren, erinnerungsbasierten deutschen Pavillon bei der Venedig Biennale verglichen.
Sydney's largest toll road operator, Transurban, will continue annual toll increases of at least 4% despite the NSW government's $850m deal for limited toll cuts on a few motorways, with the premier citing Transurban's resistance to broader reforms.
The death toll from a nighttime Ukrainian attack on the Republic of Crimea has increased to four, according to Governor Sergey Aksyonov, who earlier reported three fatalities and two injuries.
The southwest monsoon has caused widespread devastation across Assam, Gujarat, and Kerala, resulting in over 130 deaths and affecting lakhs of people. Assam is the worst-hit state, while Gujarat experienced severe flooding and Kerala battled landslides and flash floods.
The death toll from the influx of undocumented migrants into Ceuta, a Spanish city on Africa's northern coast, has risen to 88, according to the Ceuta government. This follows a late July crisis where tens of thousands reached the city by swimming or on foot from Morocco, prompting the deployment of Spanish troops.
Kerala's death toll from rain-related incidents has risen to 15, with 7 missing, as heavy rainfall continues. Chief Minister VD Satheesan announced relief measures, including financial assistance for victims' families and displaced individuals, while 316 relief camps shelter over 11,000 people. Educational institutions are closed, and fishing is banned due to severe weather.
NSW government announces toll reductions on Sydney's Lane Cove Tunnel, M2, and Cross City Tunnel from 2027-2028, excluding WestConnex. Motorcyclists get 50% off. The plan, costing $143M over five years, involves two-way tolling on Eastern Distributor and is criticized by opposition.
A US academic calculates a potential US ban on Chinese open-weight AI models could cost American businesses up to $12 billion annually, as firms increasingly use cost-efficient Chinese solutions, with OpenRouter data offering insight into the economic fallout.
India's NEET exam paper leak led to the suicides of at least 21 students, including Kahaan Patel and Pradeep Kumar, forcing a retest for two million candidates. The scandal sparked youth protests in Delhi, leading to the education minister's resignation and calls for accountability.
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia overnight Saturday, deploying at least 635 drones, killing eight people across various regions, and striking a Wildberries warehouse in Samara. Separately, the death toll from a homemade bomb explosion near a Moscow restaurant rose to five.
Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza for a second day, killing at least 18 Palestinians, despite US President Donald Trump's announcement of a breakthrough in last year's ceasefire agreement. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen expressed skepticism about Hamas disarming, stating Israel's intent to give Hamas an opportunity but warning of full Israeli control if they fail to comply.
Michigan landowner Susan Miller sued Toll Brothers and other developers in Washtenaw County, alleging ignored property rights, altered water flow, and improper recording of easement changes for a 107-luxury home project with wastewater plants near her 19 acres.
At least 72 people have died following an unprecedented mass rush of over 50,000 migrants from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last Thursday. Spanish officials confirmed five more bodies were found, bringing the total, as health services treated over 1,000 people, though the situation has since improved.
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned HormuzSafe Marine Services Authority and Persian Gulf Marine Insurance Company for operating in Iran's financial sector and supporting an IRGC-backed scheme. The firms allegedly force commercial vessels to buy insurance for Strait of Hormuz passage, with HormuzSafe accepting Bitcoin to bypass sanctions.
A flash flood in China's northern Gansu province has killed 25 people and injured 23 others, with the death toll climbing from an initial 10. The incident occurred at Shuangshimen Scenic Area, prompting an investigation and warnings of further landslides.
