India is seeking a high-altitude recovery team to retrieve the body known as 'Green Boots' from Mount Everest, believed to be Indian climber Dorje Morup, who died in a 1996 blizzard.
A DHL cargo plane made an emergency landing in Hanover after colliding with an object near Leipzig airport, where police subsequently discovered a drone. Authorities are investigating potential links to broader sabotage concerns.
Guatemala's Volcan de Fuego erupts, spewing lava, gas, and ash 4km into the sky, prompting evacuations, school closures, and an orange warning from CONRED due to its intense activity.
Ethereum surpassed Bitcoin in July, driven by $365.17 million in US spot ETF inflows and increased corporate holdings by BitMine. Despite the rally, valuation metrics suggest the advance is a recovery from depressed levels rather than a confirmed cyclical floor against Bitcoin.
An elderly woman died of heat stroke in her car after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, as authorities warn of increasing heat-related risks for thousands of evacuees amid sweltering temperatures and ongoing challenges like water and fuel shortages.
Lorena Wiebes of SD Worx-Protime won the opening stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, claiming the first yellow jersey. She outsprinted Kim Le Court and Demi Vollering, but her victory comes after a controversial disqualification from the Giro d’Italia in May due to an illegal bike weight, leading her team to consider legal action against the UCI.
Apple reported a strong fiscal third quarter, exceeding expectations with robust iPhone and MacBook sales. CEO Tim Cook announced his retirement, with John Ternus set to take over. Despite the positive results, shares fell after-hours due to concerns over rising memory costs and future tariff benefits.
Celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, known for scaling the world's 14 highest mountains fastest, died in an avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan. Ten climbers, including Purja, were missing since Thursday after the incident, confirmed by his company Elite Exped.
World-renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and 10 other climbers died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. Purja, known for climbing all 14 8,000m peaks in record time, was leading an Elite Exped team when the avalanche struck. Rescuers found four bodies, including Omani Nadhira Alharthy and American Mallory Geis.
Nepal lawmakers propose mandatory prior 7,000m peak summits, medical certificates, and permit quotas for Everest climbers. This follows a record season with over 1,000 ascents and five deaths, aiming to address crowding, inexperienced climbers, and waste.
Parks Victoria has proposed an amendment to the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park management plan, moving away from blanket climbing bans. The new draft would close approximately 100 climbing routes to protect Wotjobaluk cultural heritage, leaving over 3,000 open, a reduction from an earlier proposal to close 2,000 routes. Public feedback is open for four weeks.
A black labrador named Tokyo fell ill and lost the use of her legs on Ben Nevis after reportedly eating discarded cannabis. The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team stretchered the unconscious dog down the mountain to a local vet, where she made a full recovery.
Emergency crews in southeastern Missouri conducted multiple water rescues Friday after heavy thunderstorms dropped up to nine inches of rain, trapping campers and flooding roads. A catastrophic flash flood emergency was issued for parts of Iron and Reynolds counties.
Utah prosecutors presented video evidence Tuesday showing suspect Tyler James Robinson allegedly on the Utah Valley University campus and on a rooftop before conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot. Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder and faces the death penalty.
House prices in Spain and Portugal are rising sharply due to high demand, limited supply, and immigration, making homeownership difficult. Spain saw a 12.9% increase and Portugal 17.8% in Q1 2026. Both governments are monitoring markets, with Portugal tightening lending rules.
The Indian Rupee opened weaker at 95.25 and slipped 10 paise to 95.28 against the US dollar in early trade Monday. A stronger dollar overseas and global development uncertainty pressured market sentiment, with analysts citing underlying weakness despite favorable cues like falling oil prices.
A man was arrested after climbing the Eiffel Tower on July 4th and attempting to hang a US flag. Police evacuated parts of the tower and arrested the climber, whose motive is unknown. The incident occurred during US Independence Day celebrations.
Dalal Street closed higher on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty gaining nearly 1%. The rally was driven by a sharp rise in IT stocks and falling crude oil prices, supported by India-Japan strategic agreements.
Two individuals, identified as Russian nationals Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau, were arrested atop the Empire State Building's antenna after a protest stunt and apparent marriage proposal. The couple, known for urban exploration, unfurled a banner and gained access to a restricted area.
Two individuals climbed the Empire State Building's antenna in New York, unfurled a "power of love" banner, and were arrested after descending. The incident caused onlookers to gather and raised questions about building security.
France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, becoming the first team to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, with Bradley Barcola adding another goal.
Political philosopher Iason Gabriel joined DeepMind in 2017 to address AI's ethical implications, bridging the divide between AI safety and AI ethics. His work anticipated challenges like algorithmic bias and the need for value alignment in a pluralistic world.
A plane carrying 10 parachutists (5 trainee nurses, 5 instructors) and a pilot crashed in Tomblaine, France, killing all 11 on board shortly after takeoff, with the engine seemingly cutting out, amid a heatwave.
All 32 of America's largest banks passed the Federal Reserve's 2026 stress test, simulating a severe economic downturn with 10% unemployment, 39% drop in commercial real estate prices, and $708 billion in losses. Despite the banks' resilience, the results will not affect capital requirements due to a regulatory freeze until 2027.
