Two NSW blueberry farmers and an earthmoving contractor were fined a total of $130,000 by the NSW Land and Environment Court for building an illegal dam and clearing native vegetation on a property north of Coffs Harbour.
A passenger train crashed into a farm trailer in Poland after an intoxicated tractor driver stopped on a level crossing as barriers closed. No injuries were reported among the 500 passengers.
Attorney for former Olympic canoeist David Hearn says legal remedies are being considered after prosecutors dropped felony charges over Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool damage, which was actually caused by faulty contractor work.
Protesters in Lochiel, Arizona, are staging a tree sit to prevent the destruction of a 200-year-old cottonwood tree by federal contractors building double border walls along the Mexico border.
WuXi AppTec reported a 33.7 per cent rise in H1 net profit to 11.08 billion yuan, beating expectations driven by strong demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs and US growth.
Colombian prosecutors are investigating a video showing a subcontractor handing $19,000 in cash to a China Harbour Engineering Company manager in Bogotá, allegedly to secure payment for metro work. The consortium denies wrongdoing, claiming the money was a retention payment.
Wuxi AppTec, Asia's largest contract pharmaceutical research provider, reported H1 net income of 11.08 billion yuan, surpassing market estimates. This strong performance was driven by robust demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs, alongside significant growth in its US business.
Hong Kong's Fire Services Department concluded its investigation into the Wang Fuk Court inferno, referring contractors China Status Development and Engineering and Victory Fire Engineering to a disciplinary board for alleged negligence in deactivating fire systems. Both firms reportedly continue operations.
The Justice Department dismissed a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, initially charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Government lawyers now attribute the damage to "flawed installation" by a contractor, not vandalism, citing new documents received after the indictment.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20, tightening conditions for Department of Defense waivers on defense-critical imports from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, viewed by observers as an enforcement crackdown for national security.
Golfer Charley Hull defended her scratchcard prank on caddie Adam Woodward, telling critics to "grow a pair of balls" after her second round at the Women's Open in Royal Lytham & St Annes. Despite sleeping only three hours, Hull shot a 71, remaining in contention for her first major title.
US prosecutors dropped vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn, initially blamed by Donald Trump for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence suggests the damage resulted from a "flawed installation" by contractors overseen by the Department of Interior, not vandalism.
The UK government is investing £8.4 billion in the next phase of its Dreadnought Class nuclear submarine program, with £5.9 billion allocated to BAE Systems. This funding aims to support 47,000 jobs and ensure the first submarine, HMS Dreadnought, enters service with the Royal Navy in the early 2030s.
Donald Trump appealed a federal judge's order that found his $10 billion lawsuit was filed in bad faith to secure an advantageous settlement. The appeal follows Trump's frustration over the scrapping of a controversial $1.776 billion "lawfare" fund, which impacted his attorney general nominee.
The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence attributing the damage to a flawed contractor installation and rush to complete the project before the America 250 celebration.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defends the World Cup against critics, accusing them of hate and false narratives, highlighting the tournament's unity, safety, and joy despite controversies.
District councillor Peggy Wong and Prestige Construction directors Gordon Ho and Hau Wah-kin deny allegations of gift bag exchanges for proxy votes and bid-rigging in Wang Fuk Court renovation contract selection.
Residents of Nethy Bridge, evacuated due to a large wildfire in Cairngorms National Park, can return home after the immediate threat was neutralized by firefighting efforts.
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.
WuXi AppTec's Hong Kong-traded stock jumped 37% as major shareholders JPMorgan Chase, UBS Group, and BlackRock increased their stakes. The company is set to release its half-year earnings on August 3, with high market expectations.
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.
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.
In Guatemala's Maya Biosphere Reserve, community forestry concessions are successfully combating rampant deforestation, maintaining near-zero forest loss. Strict management plans, FSC standards, and value-added timber products provide livelihoods and restore degraded land, demonstrating a sustainable model for conservation and economic development.
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, a 28-year-old Mexican tourist with a valid visa, died in Florida after being struck by a truck while fleeing federal immigration officers. His death, the third in a week involving ICE encounters, has prompted the Mexican government to request a review of migrant deaths.
