Spain and North Africa are preparing for a rare trio of solar eclipses between August 2026 and January 2028, including two total eclipses. Astronomers and institutions are organizing observations and citizen science projects to study the sun's corona and inspire scientific interest.
Air India will launch daily non-stop flights between Delhi and Toronto starting August 1, 2026, using new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This upgrade will eliminate a fuel stop in Vienna, cutting travel time by nearly three hours and restoring daily services.
Brent crude oil futures for September 2026 delivery on London's ICE exchange have climbed above $78 per barrel, marking the first time since June 23, 2026. Prices saw significant increases throughout the morning, with WTI crude oil futures also rising.
Brent crude oil futures for September 2026 delivery surpassed $74 per barrel on London's ICE, marking the first time since June 30, 2026. WTI crude oil futures for August 2026 also saw an increase.
Maharashtra will mandate domicile certificates for driving licenses starting August 2026. The government is also developing a regulatory framework for bike taxis to generate revenue and create jobs.
Seven OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, will adjust oil production by 188,000 bpd from August 2026, partially unwinding voluntary cuts. The group retains flexibility to alter production based on market dynamics.
Silver futures for July 2026 delivery on the Comex exchange saw a significant drop of over 5%, trading at $62.135 per troy ounce as of 10:00 Moscow time. Gold futures also experienced a decline.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's action-comedy drama 'Maa Inti Bangaram' has released to a good audience response and box office figures. JioHotstar has reportedly acquired the OTT streaming rights, with a potential digital release in late July or early August 2026, depending on theatrical performance.
The Creepshow video game, a point-and-click adventure spin-off of Shudder's horror anthology series, has a Steam page live with a release window of August 2026. Developed by PHL Collective and published by DreadXP, the game follows Danny and his friends on a dark quest involving a mysterious fortune-teller, promising pulp-inspired visuals and dark humor.
Spain anticipates a surge in tourism for the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Key viewing locations include Galicia's beaches, northern cities like A Coruña and Bilbao, inland reserves, and coastal areas in Valencia and the Balearic Islands.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts an 80% chance of an El Niño event forming between June and August 2026, potentially influencing global weather patterns with extreme drought and heavy rainfall.
The US government acquired a 10% stake in Intel for $0, now valued at $11 billion, as announced by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. President Trump revealed the deal involved converting federal grants into equity, with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan agreeing to the terms.
Air India suspends or reduces frequencies on 29 international routes (June-Aug 2026) due to West Asia conflict, high jet fuel prices, and airspace restrictions, impacting routes across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Air India suspends or reduces frequencies on 29 international routes (June-August 2026) due to West Asia conflict, high jet fuel prices, and airspace restrictions, while maintaining over 1,200 monthly international flights across five continents.
Ab 2. August 2026 greifen strengere Regulierungen für KI-Anwendungen in der EU. Unternehmen müssen Transparenz über KI-Nutzung einhalten, insbesondere für Chatbots, KI-generierte Inhalte und automatisierte Bewerbungsfilter.
Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc plans an August 2026 hard fork called eCash, which would copy Bitcoin's ledger. The proposal faces scrutiny over its plan to reallocate dormant Satoshi-linked coins and potential confusion with existing projects.
Europe's latest packaging regulation applies from August 2026, however, a lack of operational clarity risks undermining its environmental goals.
