Russia's Navy Commander-in-Chief announces the upcoming addition of a new ocean-going surface ship with a 9,500-ton displacement, twice that of Project 22350 frigates, designed for extended sea endurance.
Russia's Navy is developing a cutting-edge, large-displacement unmanned vessel to detect submarines and underwater objects, marking the first of its kind under the state armament program.
Typhoon Noul, issuing a No 9 signal, made its closest approach to Hong Kong within 80km, causing minor damage despite strong winds, and was the third closest major storm to the city this century.
Donald Trump's second administration sees a record 27 Senate-confirmed officials leaving, facilitating a power grab by concentrating power in the presidency through acting officials, aided by recent Supreme Court rulings.
After 7 years of renovation, NYC's historic Flatiron Building emerges with 36 ultra-luxury condos, priced up to $58.5m, blending preserved Beaux-Arts exterior with modern interiors.
Iran’s missile campaign against US and Gulf targets is becoming more accurate, according to analysts cited in the article. The piece links the improvement to Chinese satellite imagery, Russian tactics and advances in Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
Jürgen Klopp, newly appointed Germany manager, threatens to resign if his family is targeted by public scrutiny, as he takes over a team seeking rebound from another disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.
Sydney’s Divine Playhouse, an LGBTQ+ inclusive arts space in a deconsecrated church, was evicted days after opening. Its operators say the move amounts to censorship and may lead to legal action.
Hungary’s new leadership is dismantling key Orbán-era institutions, launching anti-corruption probes and judicial reforms, and moving to unlock frozen EU funds. The article portrays Peter Magyar’s government as reshaping the country’s legal and political order.
Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany's national football coach by the DFB, signing a contract that extends through the 2030 World Cup. He is tasked with rebuilding the struggling team following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after recent disappointing tournament exits.
Indigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border report their communities are "taken hostage" by organised crime groups involved in drug trafficking, illegal logging, and mining. The Asháninka people, facing severe threats, appealed to the Brazilian government for permanent security presence and protection, warning of disastrous self-defense if the state fails to act.
Crop nutrient content has declined for decades, prompting research into solutions. Regenerative agriculture, focusing on soil health, shows promise in boosting nutrient density in some studies, but faces skepticism regarding scalability and cost-effectiveness.
The Hundred cricket tournament, now in its fifth year, navigates a manufactured identity and increasing influence from IPL owners. Teams like Manchester Super Giants adopt existing branding, while private equity investment raises questions about the tournament's long-term goals and alignment with English cricket's interests, despite its success in attracting families and mainstream attention.
Jürgen Klopp has been appointed head coach of the German national football team by the DFB, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann. His contract runs until 2030, starting August 15, with his first match against the Netherlands in September. Klopp expressed delight and a desire to unite Germans through football.
A senior UK government official announces 'No 10 North', a new initiative based in Manchester, aimed at decentralizing political and economic power, driving reindustrialisation, and fostering bottom-up growth across all UK regions to achieve equivalent living standards.
UK homes are ill-equipped for rising temperatures, with past policy failures like the Green Homes Grant exacerbating the issue. London's mayor proposes a heat-ready plan, but its implementation faces significant public investment challenges amidst political quietness on the climate crisis.
Hanwha Ocean signed agreements with U.S. companies Leidos Gibbs & Cox, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, and others in Washington to design naval vessels and develop the shipbuilding supply chain, supporting the "Make American Shipbuilding Great Again" initiative.
NPR's Short Wave presents three science stories: ancient avocados revealing genetic diversity crucial for future sustainability, mummified Egyptian princesses found to be physically strong and active, challenging assumptions, and a global study on birdsong identifying universal communication patterns.
A family in Juneau, Alaska, discovered human remains in a freezer while cleaning a deceased relative's home. Police are investigating, believing the remains may belong to an adult male family member, with an autopsy pending.
俄羅斯聖彼得堡阿森納機械製造廠獲得一項新型岸防自走砲專利，將現役130公厘艦砲移植至拖車平台，打造機動陸基火砲。該系統採用A-192M艦砲，具備自動裝填能力，旨在將既有海軍技術轉化為陸用產品，以爭取俄軍採購。
Australia is investing A$4.6 billion (US$3.2 billion) into a shipyard in Osborne, South Australia, to build sovereign capability for its future submarine fleet under the AUKUS deal, addressing concerns over slow production rates from the US and UK.
A 20-year-old man was detained in Regensburg, Germany, after fatally stabbing another man inside a bank branch. The incident, initially feared to be a hostage situation, is being investigated as homicide and robbery.
The World Bank estimates that powerful earthquakes in Venezuela in late June caused $19.6 billion in physical damage, with residential buildings, infrastructure, and non-residential buildings most affected. The disaster killed 5,000, injured 17,000, and left 18,000 homeless, exacerbating pre-existing economic hardship and poverty.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasized tangible results for shipbuilding cooperation with South Korea, pledging to remove regulatory barriers for Korean firms investing $150 billion in the U.S. sector, aligning with President Trump's results-based model.
