Israel says it is preparing an extensive West Bank operation after a deadly clash in Tell near Nablus killed four Palestinians and two Israelis. The incident has intensified calls for arrests, demolitions and more settlement activity.
Milktooth's debut game, Bad Magpie, features a wounded corvid protagonist collecting shiny objects to cope with abandonment. Designers Daisy Fernandez and George Batchelor discuss the game's blend of melancholy and chaotic gameplay, inspired by a 'missing man' formation and Zelda: Breath of the Wild, aiming for a unique emotional depth.
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting in the West Bank village of Tell, near Nablus, during what residents described as a settler attack involving the Israeli military. The incident, the deadliest this year, risks further reprisals.
US missile strikes near the city of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran resulted in four deaths and five injuries, as reported by Khuzestan Province's governor. This incident occurred amidst a new round of escalation in the US-Iran conflict that began on July 8.
Darya Morozova, DPR's human rights commissioner, reported that 256 children have been killed and 1,076 wounded in the Donetsk People’s Republic since 2014 due to Ukrainian aggression. The report comes ahead of the annual Remembrance Day of child victims of the Donbass conflict on July 27.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
Two civilians were wounded and infrastructure damaged in 34 shelling attacks by Ukrainian armed groups on the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day, according to the DPR department for documenting war crimes.
Valentín Lavín Romero, mayor of Temoac, Morelos, was shot dead in his town hall, marking the 14th mayoral murder since October 2024. This follows a previous attempt on his life and comes amidst allegations of his ties to criminal groups and a federal anti-corruption operation.
LNZ Cherkasy, a Ukrainian football club, is set to make its European debut against Belgian side Gent in the Conference League, marking a rapid ascent from fourth-tier football since 2021. This success, driven by local agribusiness investment and young leadership, offers a beacon of hope amidst the ongoing war.
Pauline Hanson described paid domestic violence leave as "ridiculous" and a "holiday," arguing the family law system is "broken" and favors women, suppressing men. Her comments, made on a podcast and radio, sparked condemnation from the ACTU and anti-family violence groups, with Hanson accusing media of twisting her words.
A 70-year-old woman has been placed under formal investigation in France for the death of British-South African mother Karen Carter, 65, who was found with stab wounds near her car in Trémolat, Dordogne, last year.
A Madison police officer fatally shot a man who wounded him with a knife during an arrest, Police Chief John Patterson announced. The incident, captured on cellphone footage, occurred after police responded to calls about someone attempting to enter parked vehicles.
Najwa Abu Atiwi, 42, woke from a coma after an Israeli air strike in Nuseirat, Gaza, to discover she had lost an eye and her face was disfigured. She later learned her 6-year-old daughter, Hajar, was killed in the same attack. Her complex injuries require treatment unavailable in Gaza due to blockades, highlighting the widespread trauma of the war.
Five Thai paramilitary soldiers were killed and six civilians wounded in an attack on a security checkpoint in Narathiwat province. About 10 assailants used gunfire and pipe bombs, seizing weapons before fleeing. The government condemned the "terrorism" amid renewed concerns over violence in Thailand's southern border provinces.
The author argues that the legitimacy of US elections died last week due to three events: the Secretary of State's speech targeting the domestic left as a transnational enemy, a White House official's dehumanizing rhetoric, and the President's claims of a corrupt election system, with the public's response misdirecting attention.
A 70-year-old woman is under formal investigation in France for the death of British-South African mother-of-four Karen Carter, 65. Carter was found with stab wounds in Trémolat, Dordogne, last year. Her husband described her as an outgoing, friendly person whose death has been "traumatic" for the family.
An unnamed Ukrainian author reflects on the growing, unspoken rift between Ukrainians who stayed in the war-torn country and those who left for safety abroad. The piece explores the emotional complexities, misunderstandings, and feelings of guilt, anger, and shame arising from their differing realities.
The total number of US troops killed in the armed conflict with Iran has risen to 18 after Sergeant Angel Rampersad, previously missing from a July 17 strike on a US base in Jordan, was identified. Over 500 American service members have been wounded since hostilities began.
Ukraine's newly appointed commander-in-chief, Mikhail Drapaty, has been placed on Russia's wanted list following charges by the Russian Investigative Committee for alleged shelling attacks in Donetsk and Lugansk.
Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters protested in Delhi for education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, facing a police crackdown that injured 60 protesters and 118 police, leading to condemnations from opposition parties.
Three teenagers, Cole Turley (18), Jay Stewart (19), and an unnamed 15-year-old, were jailed for murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy on Irvine Beach, North Ayrshire, in May 2024. Turley and Stewart received life sentences with minimums of 16 years, and the 15-year-old a minimum of 14 years detention. Moy's father expressed the family's enduring grief.
At least three Chinese nationals were wounded in a major Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow that injured 10 people total, while India confirmed four of its citizens were casualties in a separate Russian missile attack on a ship leaving Odesa[1][2][5].
Two Palestinians, Odeh Farajna (53) and Abdul Adel Rashid Abu Mukh (26), were killed in Deir Jarir, West Bank, during a settler raid for alleged stolen livestock, backed by Israeli soldiers. Residents report escalating violence and land grabs since October 7, 2023.
The family of Kirandeep Kaur, who was killed in her Hayes, west London home, is seeking justice and the repatriation of her body to India. Daniel Sean James, 46, has been charged with her murder and attempted murder, with court proceedings underway.
