Serbia's LGBTQ+ community faces increasing violence, with recorded attacks rising to 110 in the last year, amid a harshening social climate fueled by right-wing nationalist groups and lack of accountability for perpetrators.
Nine major finance and crypto firms, including BlackRock and Coinbase, formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, pledging $15 million over three years for Bitcoin security research against quantum computing threats. This comes as crypto markets see outflows, the CLARITY Act faces delays, and MoonPay expands crypto access.
Tadej Pogacar ha ottenuto la sua quinta vittoria di tappa al Tour de France, conquistando l'iconica Alpe d'Huez e infrangendo il record di scalata stabilito da Marco Pantani nel 1995. Lo sloveno ha superato i rivali e i fuggitivi con una prestazione solitaria.
Serena Williams overcame childhood poverty in Compton, California, to become a tennis icon. Her parents, Richard Williams and Oracene Price, coached her and Venus on public courts with limited resources, fostering discipline and belief that led to 23 Grand Slam titles and breaking barriers in the sport.
Tadej Pogacar ha vinto la 19ª tappa del Tour de France, stabilendo un nuovo record di scalata dell'Alpe d'Huez e superando il precedente primato di Marco Pantani. La vittoria gli ha permesso di guadagnare terreno in classifica generale su Remco Evenepoel e Isaac del Toro.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
British Para-cyclist Daphne Schrager, a Paris 2024 silver medallist, has received a two-year ban for testing positive for the banned substance Ligandrol. Schrager denies cheating, arguing the positive test was due to environmental contamination. The ban is backdated, making her eligible to compete at the 2028 Paralympic Games.
BAE Systems CEO Dr Charles Woodburn warns the UK is complacent about foreign attack risks, citing the highest threat level in his lifetime. He advocates for significantly increased defence spending, beyond current commitments, to counter modern warfare challenges and autonomous weapons, despite recent boosts.
Russian influencer Anna Otavina sustained second-degree burns after a power bank exploded next to her bed in her Moscow penthouse, igniting her hair and bedding. She now warns followers about the dangers of unattended charging and using power banks on soft surfaces, urging caution with unknown quality devices.
US considers retaliation against Iran, new anti-Russian sanctions face uncertain Congressional approval, and Russia enhances drone attack defenses in Kaliningrad.
Indian pacer Mayank Yadav made a sensational comeback in his first T20I against Zimbabwe after a two-year injury layoff, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs. His father, Prabhu Yadav, was performing a religious circumambulation in Mathura during the match, praying for his son's fitness after a tough period of injuries.
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.
A Florida pastor, Scott Winters, has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT's medical advice, which included religious references, repeatedly discouraged him from seeking emergency treatment for serious symptoms. This allegedly led to a near-fatal pulmonary embolism, causing him to lose his home and career.
BAE Systems CEO Dr. Charles Woodburn warned the UK has been too complacent about foreign attack risks, citing the highest threat level in his lifetime. He welcomed increased defence spending but stated much more is needed to meet the 3.5% GDP target by 2035, also highlighting the nearing use of autonomous lethal weapons by adversaries.
Indian pacer Mayank Yadav made a sensational comeback after two years of injury struggles, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs against Zimbabwe. His father was performing a pilgrimage, unaware, while coaches praised his hard work and the BCCI's faith during his rehabilitation.
Indian gymnasts Tapan Mohanty and Tapeshwarnath Das from Puri, Odisha, are set to make their Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, aiming for medals after intensive training in England and previous international experience.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for a "generational investment" of nearly $1.5 trillion for 2027 military spending, a 44% increase, while also seeking emergency funds for the ongoing, unpopular Iran war. This comes despite a previous order for budget cuts and questions about $75bn in unobligated funds from a prior bump.
Hackers took over Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account, promoting a fake "VLAD" memecoin with a malicious contract address. The scam attracted over 175,000 views, and hackers reportedly exploited 650 ETH, worth $1.2-1.3 million, with one sleuth identifying a wallet profiting from VLAD tokens.
Lübnan Başbakanı Selam, hükümet yetkilileriyle bir araya gelerek İsrail'in çekildiği güneydeki belde ve kentlere halkın onurlu dönüşünü sağlamak için atılacak adımları görüştü. Selam, devletin tüm imkanlarını seferber edeceğini vurguladı.
Trump's administration offered Saudi Arabia a nuclear deal allowing uranium enrichment and limited inspections, contrasting sharply with his demands for Iran, which is currently engaged in a costly war initiated by Trump, further complicating regional stability.
Independent developers Friday Sundae's new video game, 'There Are No Ghosts at the Grand', blends genres to tell a British ghost story. Players renovate a dilapidated hotel, fight ghosts, and interact with characters speaking authentic British slang, aiming for a diverse portrayal of real Britain.
Bursa'da jandarma ekipleri, yönetmen Ezel Akay'ın ikametinde kenevir yetiştirildiği bilgisi üzerine operasyon düzenledi. Evde kenevir bitkileri ve kubar esrar ele geçirilirken, Ezel Akay adli kontrolle serbest bırakıldı, müzisyen kardeşi Eren Kazım Akay ise tutuklandı.
Caltrans starts a four-year, $36.4 million project on August 3 to repair 31.7 miles of Highway 4, including Ebbetts Pass in Alpine County, California. The work, delayed for a music festival, aims to improve the aging road while maintaining its layout, with completion expected by autumn 2030.
Três pessoas foram presas em São Paulo por um esquema de fraudes da Naskar Gestão de Ativos, com prejuízo estimado em R$ 1 bilhão e 3 mil vítimas. A empresa prometia alta rentabilidade, mas bloqueou saques e comunicação, levando a investigações por estelionato e lavagem de capitais.
