Dunedin, New Zealand, is seeing hotels book out two years ahead of a total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028, the first in the region in over 850 years, expected to attract 35,000 visitors and boost tourism.
The slimmed-down Commonwealth Games are set to open in Glasgow with King Charles attending, after Australia's Victoria state withdrew as host due to rising costs, leading Glasgow to step in with existing venues.
Summary of global news: Russia-Ukraine conflict escalations, US-Iran tensions, EU sanctions debates, and various international diplomatic and military developments.
A complaint has been filed with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) by Congress member Virender Vashist, seeking an independent inquiry into alleged police brutality against students protesting the NEET-UG exam paper leak on July 20 in New Delhi, including misconduct by male police personnel against female students.
A new poll by Rating Sociological Group reveals former Ukrainian army commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny and former Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov are Ukraine's most trusted politicians, with 70% and 65% trust respectively. President Zelensky ranks fourth at 59%, while former commander Alexander Syrsky and ex-President Pyotr Poroshenko have the lowest ratings.
The EU is preparing for new US tariffs on forced labor, expected soon, as long as they don't exceed the 15% cap set by the 2025 Turnberry agreement. Despite disagreeing with US findings, the EU prioritizes agreement stability.
An exploit on a Wanchain-operated bridge connected to the Cardano ecosystem resulted in the theft of approximately 515 million NIGHT tokens, causing a 30% price drop for NIGHT. The Midnight Foundation confirmed its core protocol was unaffected, and major exchanges collaborated to freeze stolen assets. Cardano's ADA token, however, defied the sell-off, climbing nearly 8%.
A private airline cabin crew member alleged she was raped by a cab driver near Hyderabad airport on July 20. Police registered a rape case and arrested the 23-year-old accused on Tuesday, sending him to judicial remand.
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, sold $263.5 million in common stock last week to expand its cash reserve to $3.225 billion, rather than buying more Bitcoin. This marks a four-week pause in BTC purchases, impacting quarter-to-date performance metrics negatively.
BitMine has slowed its Ethereum (ETH) purchases, adding only 7,430 tokens last week, to prioritize a $85.9 million share buyback. The company is now 95.7% towards its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum's supply, needing 257,532 more ETH, but plans a gradual approach.
The July 20 episode of WWE Monday Night RAW in Detroit featured Solo Sikoa offering Seth Rollins help against Roman Reigns at SummerSlam. The night included tag team and singles matches, concluding with The Bloodline standing tall after Jacob Fatu defeated LA Knight in the main event.
Brent crude futures surged to $91.42 before easing to $88.28 on a US-Iran ceasefire proposal, while Bitcoin held above $65,000. The article analyzes how Bitcoin's behavior reflects expectations for diplomacy to temper oil-driven inflation, influencing Federal Reserve policy and Treasury yields, outlining various market scenarios.
Spain's national football team returned to Madrid after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026, with public celebrations planned for July 20 at Cibeles Communications Palace. They secured their second title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time, ending a 16-year wait.
Isabel Miranda de Wallace, a Mexican businesswoman, launched her own investigation into her son Hugo's 2005 kidnapping after police inaction. Using her influence and public billboards, she became a national hero, leading to arrests and confessions, despite claims of torture and a lack of Hugo's body.
A massive fire at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon, South Korea, was brought under initial control after 61 hours, mobilizing hundreds of firefighters and forcing the evacuation of over 300 residents and employees. No casualties were reported, and an investigation will determine the cause.
The Samsung Lions of the KBO signed former MLB pitcher Austin Voth to a six-week, $150,000 contract as a short-term injury replacement for starter Ariel Jurado, who is sidelined with shoulder inflammation. Voth, 34, previously pitched for five MLB clubs and the Chiba Lotte Marines.
WWE's July 20 Monday Night RAW episode in Detroit will feature the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event. Seth Rollins is set to kick off the show, with Jacob Fatu vs. LA Knight confirmed, and appearances by Chad Gable and Danhausen. The episode will air on Netflix.
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee reduced a six-month ban on Pai Chai High School's baseball team to one month. The team was penalized for trash talk linked to the Gwangju uprising, but an apology and leniency requests led to the reduced penalty, allowing them to compete.
The U.S. is on track to surpass last year's total measles cases by July, with 2,260 confirmed cases across 44 states and D.C. Doctors attribute the surge to vaccine hesitancy, particularly among unvaccinated children, risking the nation's measles elimination status.
South Korea is hosting its first UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan, featuring a large pavilion to showcase its cultural heritage and international preservation efforts. The "K-Heritage House" offers exhibitions, performances, and interactive programs, drawing positive feedback from visitors and international observers.
North Korea reportedly released water from its Hwanggang Dam near the inter-Korean border without prior notice, prompting South Korea's environment ministry to monitor water levels. This unannounced release, likely due to heavy rainfall, raises safety concerns for border residents, recalling a 2009 incident that killed six South Koreans.
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee reduced a six-month ban to one month for Pai Chai High School's baseball team. The ban was imposed for trash talk linked to a controversial Starbucks promotion allegedly mocking the 1980 Gwangju uprising, allowing the team to compete in an upcoming national tournament.
Singer-actress IU announced the cancellation of her September concert in Goyang and the postponement of her new album's release due to worsening symptoms of patulous Eustachian tube, following professional medical advice. She apologized to fans and promised a swift return.
A South Korean special counsel team announced it has found signs of the National Intelligence Service's involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid in late 2024, including orders to dispatch investigators to a martial law body.
