Hiroshima commemorated the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing as Mayor Kazumi Matsui condemned nuclear deterrence and urged global leaders to pursue disarmament. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attended the ceremony amid questions over Japan’s non-nuclear principles.
Antonio Guterres did not directly name the United States in his Hiroshima anniversary message, while urging dialogue and warning of rising nuclear danger. Japanese officials also avoided naming the US in their remarks.
Large cryptocurrency holders are accumulating Bitcoin and Ether as valuations approach levels linked to the final stage of a bear market, according to blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant.
Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui criticized Russia at the 81st atomic bombing memorial ceremony while again omitting any mention of the United States as the perpetrator of the 1945 attack.
Former England and Manchester United defender Chris Smalling reflects on his career, playing under Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho, and his search for a new club after leaving Al-Fayha.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided explicitly pledging to maintain the nation's non-nuclear principles during the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, stating only that the government is upholding the policy as it reviews security documents.
Police Scotland investigates reports of missing athletes from Pakistan and Uganda after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with some reportedly seeking asylum.
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.
US AI pioneer Andrew Ng and other experts argue that Chinese open-weight models offer better safety and security than closed-source American models, which often block legitimate cybersecurity requests due to excessive safeguards.
SCMP highlights key global relations stories from July 2026, including Nato defence projects targeting Russia and China, China's openness to reducing its EU trade surplus, and a US-Saudi nuclear deal tied to Israel recognition.
SCMP highlights key Latin American news from July 2026, including Chile's engagement with China, Brazil's rise as the top buyer of Chinese cars, and US claims regarding China-linked spy sites in Cuba.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day achieves record-breaking success, outperforming expectations with a $360m North American opening weekend and nearing $1 billion worldwide in four days, attributed to the character's enduring appeal beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the film's personal, humanizing elements.
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.
A young man who planned university bombings and school shootings will be released without supervision after serving two years in jail, with a judge deeming his punishment sufficient. Despite warnings about his ongoing fixation on extreme ideologies and chemistry, he is discharged entirely.
At the murder trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech, Matthew Caruana Galizia testified that his mother, Daphne Caruana Galizia, was investigating corruption involving Fenech and government officials before she was killed in a car bomb in October 2017.
A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty to murdering 25-year-old Jack Westren at Shellharbour Junction train station after a group of minors lured him using social media.
President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran this week, but Iran’s foreign ministry denied talks and warned it may keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, threatening global oil supply and escalating tensions ahead of US midterms.
An 18-year-old Ukrainian national was arrested after stabbing a 30-year-old Polish woman in Wroclaw, leaving her in life-threatening condition, amid growing tensions and violent incidents between locals and Ukrainian migrants in Poland.
Girls from Tyneside describe threats, rape lists and violent language at school and online, prompting government action and calls for better education on healthy relationships.
The US imposed new tariffs on China and 50+ economies, while its AI lead over China narrowed. Separately, Asian-American groups expressed fear over President Trump's rhetoric fueling racism in the US.
Spanish officials reported 69,500 people returned to Morocco after an influx into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave, with 2,500 remaining. Spanish leaders and intelligence suspect Morocco encouraged or permitted the crossings, described as an attack on Spain's territorial integrity, amidst EU calls for solidarity and concerns over Russian disinformation.
A bombing at an upmarket Italian restaurant in central Moscow killed five and injured 19. Russia's foreign ministry blamed Ukraine, calling it a "terrorist attack." Pro-Kremlin sources suggest the target was Col Gen Alexander Chaiko, commander of Russia's aerospace forces, reportedly celebrating his 55th birthday.
A homemade bomb exploded at a Moscow restaurant during a birthday party for Colonel General Alexander Chayko, killing his son-in-law and critically injuring his daughter. The attack, which killed five and injured 19, is an alleged assassination attempt amid Russia-Ukraine tensions.
Three teenagers, aged 14, 15, and 19, were detained in Singapore between April and June for radicalization by groups including ISIS, Hamas, and far-right ideologies. One planned knife attacks on SAF personnel and LGBTQ students, another a school stabbing, sparking public debate on school security.
