Un Cessna 208B Grand Caravan è precipitato durante un volo panoramico sulle Linee di Nazca in Perù, causando la morte di tutte le 13 persone a bordo, tra cui 11 turisti stranieri e due piloti. Sette delle vittime erano cittadini italiani. Le cause dell'incidente sono oggetto di indagine.
Chiara Pellacani e Matteo Santoro hanno vinto la medaglia d'oro nel sincro misto dai tre metri agli Europei di tuffi a Parigi, superando gli atleti neutrali russi Ilia Molchanov e Elizaveta Kuzina e la coppia tedesca.
New Orleans collects used Christmas trees, bundles them, and drops them by helicopter into coastal marshes to trap sediment and strengthen wetlands, combating Louisiana's significant land loss. This nearly 30-year program aids marsh plant growth, reduces wave energy, and provides habitat for wildlife.
Brazilian researchers from CENA-USP developed an isotopic mapping model using 800 Amazonian trees to trace illegal timber, enabling Brazil's Federal Police to identify wood origin with 92% accuracy. This forensic tool, based on stable isotope analysis, aims to combat deforestation and strengthen international timber regulations.
L'Italia del canottaggio ha conquistato nove medaglie (due ori, due argenti, cinque bronzi) agli Europei giocati in casa, quasi raddoppiando il bottino dell'anno precedente. Nonostante il maltempo, gli azzurri hanno mostrato coraggio e determinazione, preparandosi ora per i Mondiali.
Brazilian researchers at CENA-USP developed an isotopic mapping model using 800 Amazonian trees to trace illegal timber by ruling out 92% of the rainforest. This forensic tool provides Brazil's Federal Police with a tamperproof method to combat deforestation and strengthen international timber trade regulations.
India secured fourth place at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze). T20I captain Shreyas Iyer lauded the athletes, particularly the boxing contingent for topping their medal table, inspiring the nation with their achievements.
After the Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump's use of emergency law for tariffs, his administration rebuilt the system using older trade powers and forced labor investigations. Goods from 60 partners now face new duties, creating a complex, harder-to-remove system with potential impacts on inflation, Treasury yields, the dollar, and Bitcoin.
Honor's Magic V6 foldable phone offers a slim design, powerful performance, and long battery life with a red suede-like back. Despite its high price (£1,500-£2,000), its MagicOS 10 software is unpolished and not a significant upgrade from its predecessor, making it less compelling than rivals.
Wiceminister sprawiedliwości Arkadiusz Myrcha padł ofiarą cyberataku na WhatsApp, polegającego na wysyłaniu linków do głosowania i próbie sparowania urządzenia. CERT Polska wyjaśnia mechanizm oszustwa i radzi, jak szybko odciąć przestępcom dostęp do konta.
Una giovane coppia ha portato un ordigno bellico, forse una bomba da mortaio della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, a un centro di raccolta rifiuti a Mulazzo (Massa Carrara). L'operatore ha notato l'ordigno, allertando i Carabinieri. Il centro è stato chiuso e transennato in attesa degli artificieri.
Madrid ha inviato oltre 3.000 unità di sicurezza a Ceuta per gestire un'ondata migratoria senza precedenti del 30 luglio. Il prefetto Triano ha denunciato una violazione dell'integrità territoriale e criticato la presenza di gruppi di estrema destra. Installata una barriera galleggiante.
Jack Backman, a teenager from Harrisburg, South Dakota, set a new state record by catching a one-pound pumpkinseed fish in Wall Lake on June 18. Initially mistaking it for a crappie, Backman's catch surpassed the previous 50-year-old state record of 12 ounces after being officially weighed on a certified scale.
Alexandra Eala e Jessica Pegula si affronteranno nella finale del torneo WTA 500 di Washington. Eala ha raggiunto la sua seconda finale battendo Naomi Osaka, mentre Pegula ha eliminato Diana Shnaider.
L'Italia ha conquistato due medaglie di bronzo con gli equipaggi ammiragli (maschile e femminile) e un argento nel para rowing agli Europei di canottaggio a Varese, chiudendo la competizione con successo.
Una giovane coppia ha portato un ordigno, forse una bomba da mortaio della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, trovato in un casolare abbandonato, al centro di raccolta rifiuti di Mulazzo (Massa Carrara). Un operatore ha notato l'oggetto, facendo scattare l'allarme e la chiusura della struttura in attesa degli artificieri.
Iran's negotiating team, citing Fars, denies reports of agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz via Qatari mediation, stating the waterway remains closed due to "hostile US actions." This contradicts earlier Israeli TV reports about a US strike cancellation following such a deal.
The UK Home Office is revoking post-Brexit residency rights for some EU citizens, citing "error" in granting pre-settled status. At least 100 people, including a Portuguese NHS worker, have been affected, raising concerns about the UK's compliance with the EU withdrawal agreement.
A Arena Gastronômica do Dipanas Blues Festival em Pará de Minas foi remodelada com mais áreas de convivência e palco reposicionado, visando integrar música e gastronomia. O evento, em 15 de agosto, terá 14 restaurantes, valorizando a economia e identidade local.
Epping, a historic market town, transformed into a site of intense protests and counter-demonstrations in July 2025 following an asylum seeker's arrest for sexual assault. The events have led to residents fearing for their safety, experiencing racism, and planning to move, while also igniting a national discussion on housing asylum seekers in hotels.
Hong Kong travellers are increasingly choosing mainland China for long-haul transit to Europe, avoiding Middle Eastern routes due to safety concerns from the US-Israel war on Iran and higher airfares. This shift has led to group discounts from mainland airlines, with some routes offering cheaper fares.
China, through an article published under the pen name Jun Sheng, issued a stern warning against forces seeking to stir up trouble in the South China Sea, stating it has "rich and powerful" options to safeguard peace and stability and will respond resolutely to any malicious attempts against its interests.
Logistics giants UPS, FedEx, C.H. Robinson, and DHL are investing millions in temperature-controlled facilities and specialized technology to meet the surging demand for shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals like GLP-1 drugs, which require precise handling to maintain efficacy.
Alfred Drummond-Herdman, a 27-year-old trainee lawyer in Edinburgh, has gained millions of views on social media for his time-lapse videos of brightly coloured fungi growing from animal faeces. He has formally identified two new species and hopes his work inspires greater appreciation for nature conservation and taxonomy's role in biodiversity research.
