Between January and July 2026, 12,469 people crossed the English Channel by small boat, a 45% decrease from the previous year. These crossings are the most common illegal entry method since 2020, with arrivals making up 42% of asylum applications. Overcrowding has doubled since 2021, increasing risks, with at least 84 deaths in 2024.
Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured when their Marine Policing Unit boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London. Several officers entered the River Thames but were recovered, with no members of the public involved in the incident.
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will introduce historic medals with braille and tactile elements for visually impaired athletes, designed by Militsa Milenkova. The Reuleaux triangle shape and engraved patterns reflect Glasgow's heritage, marking a new benchmark for inclusivity.
Twenty-seven people, including families with young children, went missing after two boats capsized in rough seas off East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The incident, described as one of the nation's worst maritime tragedies, has led to recovery efforts finding nine bodies and renewed calls for stronger maritime safety enforcement.
Miami tugboat captain Yusiel Lopez Insua pleaded guilty to seaman's manslaughter for a July 2025 collision in Biscayne Bay that killed three girls from a sailing camp. His vessel's view was obstructed, and he was using his cellphone at the time of the incident.
Face à la multiplication des incendies en France, le président Emmanuel Macron a activé le mécanisme de protection civile de l'UE pour obtenir des renforts aériens rapides, incluant des Canadair croates et des Air Tractor portugais. Des feux d'ampleur ravagent la Gironde, les Landes et le Var, entraînant des évacuations massives et la destruction de maisons, dans un contexte de sécheresse et de changement climatique.
La France a activé le mécanisme de protection civile de l'UE pour obtenir des renforts aériens face aux incendies. Emmanuel Macron a annoncé l'arrivée prochaine de Canadair croates, d'Air Tractor portugais et d'hélicoptères Black Hawk tchèque et slovaque, alors que de vastes feux ravagent le sud du pays.
A CBB anunciou Léo Figueiró como novo técnico da seleção feminina adulta, substituindo Pokey Chatman após um ano e meio. Figueiró, assistente e coordenador das categorias de base, assume o comando para o Campeonato Sul-Americano em agosto, na Argentina.
Elon Musk admitted getting "carried away" by politics during his alliance with Donald Trump, serving as head of Doge. In an Economist interview, he shared controversial predictions on AI, UK civil war, and the Ukraine war, reflecting on his wealth and influence.
A growing social media trend sees women discussing the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle, seeking empowerment and understanding due to inadequate health education. This trend, however, is also being co-opted by wellness influencers for commercialization and by conservative groups to promote pronatalist ideologies and traditional gender roles.
Analysts observe that US-China stability persists despite former President Donald Trump's allegations of Chinese interference in the 2020 US elections, claims Beijing met with a measured response and which contradict US intelligence assessments.
UK environment secretaries are criticized for serving corporate lobbyists, particularly regarding industrial chicken farming. The article highlights former secretary Emma Reynolds's efforts to ease planning for chicken factories, despite environmental damage, and questions whether new secretary Angela Eagle will reverse these policies.
The family of Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black athlete, is seeking answers regarding his death during a July 4 boat trip off Mississippi's Gulf Coast. An independent autopsy was inconclusive, and conflicting accounts, coupled with the state's legacy of racism, have deepened distrust as authorities investigate.
Rugby broadcaster Gordon Bray reflects on his most treasured memory: the 1965 Waratah Shield victory with Homebush Boys High. The article highlights the enduring bonds among teammates, including future businessman John Symond and IOC vice-president John Coates, and the school's significant rugby legacy.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has amassed a vast residential portfolio over two decades, including properties in Washington, California, Washington D.C., New York, Florida, and Hawaii. His buying pattern often involves acquiring neighboring properties to expand existing compounds, with recent purchases totaling $234 million on Indian Creek Island, Miami.
The NHS trust that treated triple killer Valdo Calocane before the Nottingham attacks is under police investigation for corporate manslaughter. Calocane, with paranoid schizophrenia, received an indefinite hospital order for fatally stabbing three people in June 2023, despite prior warnings and his discharge from mental health services.
An Indigenous Tao group from Taiwan's Lanyu Island recreated an ancestral sea voyage to the Batanes islands in the Philippines, rowing a 39-foot boat. The journey, the first in 300 years, aimed to preserve seafaring culture and demonstrate the historical practices of their Austronesian ancestors.
Os Estados Unidos impuseram uma tarifa de 25% sobre produtos brasileiros, alegando que a legislação e decisões judiciais contra big techs ameaçam a liberdade de expressão. Especialistas brasileiros refutam a acusação, vendo-a como pretexto para punir o Brasil e garantir que as empresas estrangeiras operem sem prestação de contas no país.
Project Ceti researchers found sperm whales off Dominica produce distinct, faster clicking patterns ("codas") and alter "vowel-like" sounds when boats are nearby. This discovery could allow scientists to predict ship presence and raises questions about the impact of noise pollution on whale communication.
Europe's June heatwave caused an estimated €2bn loss and destroyed 9m tonnes of grain crops, impacting farmers' income and raising concerns about food security and commodity prices. France, Hungary, and Spain are among the hardest hit.
At least 143 refugees and migrants are dead or missing after a boat attempting to reach Europe from The Gambia was found off Mauritania. The UNHCR reported 38 survivors, including two children who lost their families, from the vessel that was adrift for 25 days.
O ator João Signorelli, conhecido por interpretar Chico Xavier e por seu último trabalho no filme "A Grande Viagem", faleceu devido a uma parada cardiorrespiratória. A notícia foi confirmada pela irmã, Yone Autran Silva Ribeiro, e gerou homenagens de colegas e da administração de Cambuquira.
A study in the Netherlands found that a floating solar farm on Bomhofsplas lake may support biodiversity. Researchers observed bird sounds suggesting nesting and found underwater shelters attracted hundreds of fish and thousands of invertebrates, indicating well-designed farms can benefit local ecosystems.
Samsung Heavy Industries and U.S. firm Sargent & Lundy signed an MOU to jointly develop standardized floating small modular reactors (FSMRs), combining their expertise to offer versatile reactor technologies to global customers.
