Drought-stricken French towns, including Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines and Coucouron, are relying on tanker trucks for drinking water as local springs dry up. Aging infrastructure and extreme heat are exacerbating national water scarcity, affecting over 40,000 people this month.
Adelaide fire trucks have been grounded and training paused following a union dispute over faulty zippers and shortages of personal protective equipment in the SA Metropolitan Fire Service.
More than 700 trucks carrying international humanitarian aid arrived in Afghanistan via Pakistan despite a near-total land border closure following October clashes, the UN said.
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI received permits from the California DMV to test autonomous trucks on public roads under new state rules, even as the Teamsters union files a lawsuit challenging the regulations.
President Donald Trump posted AI-generated images of a military drone port atop a planned White House ballroom on Truth Social, following a federal appeals court ruling halting construction due to lack of congressional authorization.
Germany tackles low river water levels by easing truck motorway restrictions, a missing German sailor is found dead in Greece, and political developments span from sports minister calls to far-right campaign kickoffs.
Plans to transport wind turbine components for the proposed Paling Yards Wind Farm in New South Wales will impact century-old trees within the O'Connell Anzac Memorial Avenue, drawing strong opposition from local residents and heritage advocates.
Seoul faces its first severe heatwave warning as record-breaking temperatures sweep South Korea, causing 16 fatalities and straining power grids while officials deploy emergency cooling measures.
Seoul prepares for its first severe heatwave warning as South Korea faces record-breaking heat, with Yangsan hitting 42.5C, 16 heat-related deaths, and extensive measures to protect residents.
Russian and Malian forces fighting a rebel offensive in northern Mali have received a large resupply of military vehicles, reportedly delivered by the US-sanctioned cargo ship Mikhail Britnev. The ship docked in Lomé, Togo, after leaving Russia, and the vehicles were transported to Bamako, signifying increased Kremlin support for Mali's junta.
The death toll from the Ceuta border crisis has risen to 77 after an estimated 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave. Spain has returned most migrants to Morocco, with troops deployed to restore order.
Despite Donald Trump's push to revive US manufacturing, companies like Zion Foodtrucks in Colorado face increased costs from steel and aluminum tariffs and higher fuel prices due to the Iran war, leading to decreased business and tougher competition from Mexican manufacturers.
A small dog, missing since the Fourth of July weekend, was rescued from the San Francisco Bay near the Dumbarton Bridge by the Menlo Park fire protection district and East Palo Alto police. The dog was later reunited with its family through the SPCA.
A cargo truck collided with vehicles responding to an earlier accident on a highway in Jalisco, Mexico, killing at least 9 people, including two children. Ten others were injured, including National Guard officers and four US citizens. The crash caused multiple vehicles to catch fire.
Thousands of people in Jakarta rely on the Bantar Gebang landfill for their livelihoods, but the site is over capacity and slated for gradual closure by 2027. This raises concerns about where the waste will go and the future of the informal waste-picking community.
O 27º Festival do Açaí em Feijó, no Acre, acontecerá de 21 a 23 de agosto com shows de Barões da Pisadinha, João Lucas e Marcelo e Netto Brito. O evento espera 20 mil pessoas e inclui gastronomia regional, atividades culturais e o concurso 'Garota Açaí 2026'.
Festival da Semijoia em Limeira, SP, acontece de 23 a 25 de julho com lançamentos, coleções exclusivas e promoções. Evento visa fortalecer o comércio local e atrair consumidores.
The Trump administration proposes changes to Biden-era environmental rules, scaling back emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, citing cost savings for the trucking industry but potentially increasing nitrogen oxide pollution by 4.2% by 2030 and 11.6% by 2055.
Agenda cultural em Campinas e região oferece shows, exposições e peças de teatro gratuitas e pagas para o feriado prolongado. Destaques incluem Kayblack, Vulgo FK, Katinguelê e MC Hariel.
São Paulo oferece programação variada para o feriado prolongado com shows, festivais, cinema e passeios. Destaques incluem Liniker, Belo & Sorriso Maroto, Festival Itália Moderna, Festa Julina e estreias de filmes.
Volta Redonda promove evento com feira de artesanato, food trucks e atrações culturais para incentivar o comércio local. A Avenida Amaral Peixoto será interditada para o tráfego de veículos.
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed concerns about ethanol-blended fuel, calling them a "misinterpretation" and stating that automobile manufacturers report no issues with E20 petrol. Meanwhile, minister Nitin Gadkari promoted hydrogen-powered mobility, highlighting his personal use of hydrogen vehicles and upcoming hydrogen trucks and buses.
Russia's Defense Ministry stated that Geran-4 Seeker drones were used to strike four rail locomotives in the Dnepropetrovsk Region near Pavlograd, Sinelnikovo, and Novomoskovsk. The ministry also reported the destruction of up to ten heavy trucks supplying Ukrainian forces in Kharkov and Pavlograd.
China has developed a containerized electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) capable of launching propeller drones from an airfield runway. The system was showcased in a video posted by the Beijing Institute of Technology, which appears to have been deleted.
