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UNESCO adds Normandy D-Day landing beaches to World Heritage List
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in South Korea, has decided to include the Normandy landing beaches in France, where the Allied invasion took place on June 6, 1944, on the World Heritage List.
France 24 · 26 Jul, 11:37
Spain steps up wildfire response; firefighters hope fires do not merge
France 24 correspondent Sarah Morris reports that authorities have called it a 'difficult night' for firefighters battling spreading wildfires near Madrid and Toledo. Spain is ramping up its wildfire response.
France 24 · 26 Jul, 10:38
Russian strike on Kharkiv with Banderol drone kills one, injures nine including children
Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with a Banderol drone-launched cruise missile, hitting a residential building, killing one person and injuring nine, including two children.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Jul, 10:38
France evacuates another 55,000 as wildfires create fire whirlwinds
An additional 55,000 people have been evacuated from six towns in France's Gironde region as wildfires intensify. With 98,000 hectares burned since the start of the year, firefighters report dangerous fire whirlwinds and erratic conditions.
BBC World · 26 Jul, 10:38
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Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Turns into a Protracted War
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched on February 24, 2022, with the expectation of a short campaign, has instead become a prolonged and bloody war, fundamentally altering the security landscape in Europe.
TVNET · 26 Jul, 10:38
Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers set fire to Al-Rahma Mosque in Qusra near Nablus, while Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians.
Al Jazeera · 26 Jul, 10:37
Kazakh President Tokayev Calls for Freeze of Ukraine War at Joint Forum with Putin
Speaking alongside Vladimir Putin, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed freezing the conflict in Ukraine and returning to the Istanbul negotiation format, while the Kremlin responded that such a freeze is impossible given Kyiv's stance.
The Moscow Times · 26 Jul, 10:37
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18-storey building catches fire in Kyiv after Russian missile strike
Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight into Sunday, causing debris to hit an 18-storey residential building and spark a fire.
Apollo.lv · 26 Jul, 10:37
US holds fire against Iran as media reports suggest dwindling stockpiles
The US has paused airstrikes on Iran for a night as a conflict nears its fifth month, with media reports citing concerns over diminishing missile and defense weapon inventories as a factor restraining further escalation.
France 24 · 26 Jul, 09:39
Brazil Denies Visas to Two Trump Administration Officials
Brazil has refused visas to two U.S. officials from Donald Trump's team who planned to meet electoral authorities ahead of October's presidential election, citing evidence of an attempt to undermine the electoral system.
Deutsche Welle · 26 Jul, 09:39
Russia attacks Ukraine with 144 air assets: Ukraine downs 5 ballistic missiles and 104 drones
Russian forces launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine on July 25-26, using 7 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missile, and 136 drones. Ukrainian air defenses shot down or jammed 5 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missile, and 104 drones.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Jul, 09:39
Europe wildfires: more than 300,000 flee homes and holiday accommodation as fires rage
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate; the main blaze in southwestern France threatens Bordeaux, closing a major highway.
The Guardian World · 26 Jul, 09:38
India's education minister resigns after protests over exam leaks
India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following massive protests in Delhi over exam paper leaks and testing irregularities.
BBC World · 26 Jul, 08:39
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles; debris sets residential building on fire
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight on July 25-26, causing a fire in an 18-story building in the Shevchenkivskyi district and additional blazes in other parts of the city.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Jul, 08:38
How Trump Could Undermine the US Midterms
Donald Trump continues to question election legitimacy and take actions that could affect the outcome of the 2026 November midterm elections.
The Guardian World · 26 Jul, 08:38
18-story building catches fire in Kyiv; Zelensky warns of Russian mobilization; Tokayev proposes freezing war
A fire broke out in a high-rise building in Kyiv after a Russian attack. Zelensky claims Russia plans to expand mobilization and receive North Korean troops. Kazakhstan's president suggested freezing the war, but Russia rejected the idea.
ERR (rus) · 26 Jul, 08:37
Car Rams into Crowd at Berlin Pride: One Dead, 16 Injured
On Saturday evening, a white minibus deliberately drove into a crowd near the Christopher Street Day pride parade in central Berlin, killing one person and injuring 16. The driver fled but has been identified as 21-year-old Abdul B., and police are treating the incident as a targeted attack.
TVNET · 26 Jul, 08:37
Ukraine Strikes on Wildberries Warehouses Hurt Small Businesses, Consumers
Ukrainian attacks on Wildberries warehouses have harmed small businesses and some consumers.
NPR World · 26 Jul, 07:39
Elections after the war in Ukraine: voting rights for millions of refugees
While Latvia is already discussing the upcoming Saeima elections, Ukraine faces the challenge of ensuring voting rights for millions of citizens who are abroad due to the war.
LSM (rus) · 26 Jul, 07:39
Houthis strike Saudi city, vow retaliation as regional tensions soar
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on the southern Saudi city of Jizan on Saturday, vowing retaliation after Saudi strikes this week. Meanwhile, Iran reported no US attacks overnight for the first time in two weeks, but tensions remain high.
The Guardian World · 26 Jul, 07:38
Ukraine hits Russian radar, ammo depot, and UAV control stations in occupied territories
Over the past day, Ukrainian defense forces struck multiple Russian military assets in temporarily occupied territories, including a radar station, an ammunition depot, and drone control points.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Jul, 07:38
Wildfires in Spain: Record temperatures accelerate spread of blazes, 70,000 evacuated
Spain has evacuated 70,000 people from wildfires, after 25,000 additional evacuations near Madrid on Saturday.
France 24 · 26 Jul, 07:38
Left-wing Democrats on a winning streak, but can they win back swing voters?
In Michigan's Senate primary, left-wing candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces centrist Haley Stevens, reflecting the deep divide within the Democratic Party. While progressives have seen recent victories, questions remain about their ability to attract working-class voters who turned to Donald Trump in 2024.
BBC World · 26 Jul, 07:37
Tunisians mark fifth year of emergency rule with calls for Saied to go
Thousands rallied in Tunis demanding the 'fall of the regime' five years after President Kais Saied suspended parliament.
Al Jazeera · 26 Jul, 07:37
Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Returns to Eastern Congo
The Bundibugyo Ebola virus, first discovered in 2007 in Uganda, has reappeared in eastern Congo, disrupting life on a busy border.
The New York Times · 26 Jul, 07:37
EU sanctions Georgia's only oil refinery for processing Russian crude
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Georgia's sole oil refinery for processing Russian crude oil. The company says it will switch suppliers within six months.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Jul, 06:38
Indian celebrities fiercely criticized for silence on Cockroach protests
Bollywood stars and other Indian celebrities face backlash for not supporting the Cockroach Janata party (CJP) youth protests over exam paper leaks. Protesters accuse them of cowardice and point to police brutality.
The Guardian World · 26 Jul, 06:38
Kazakh leader tells Putin to end war as Ukrainian drones hit Siberian refinery
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev publicly urged Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine during a forum in Omsk on Saturday, while Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Siberia and other targets.
France 24 · 26 Jul, 06:38
Satellite imagery reveals aftermath of Flamingo missile strike on Russian military plant
Ukraine struck the Russian military plant Avitek in Kirov with a Flamingo missile, killing six. Satellite images show the damage.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Jul, 06:38
One Dead, Several Injured After Vehicle Plows Through Crowd at Berlin Pride Event
A vehicle drove into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, killing one person and injuring several others. The suspect is known to police and has links to Islamist circles.
NPR World · 26 Jul, 06:37
Ukraine accuses Russia of turning Black Sea into 'second Strait of Hormuz'
Ukraine's acting foreign minister calls for global response to Russia's attacks on civilian shipping, citing massive damage to port infrastructure and grain corridor disruption.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Jul, 05:38
Flavio Bolsonaro launches presidential bid in Brazil amid scandals
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, officially launched his campaign on Saturday for the October election, facing multiple scandals that have dented his poll numbers.
France 24 · 26 Jul, 05:38
Wildfires Approach Major Cities; 200,000 Evacuated or Sheltered
Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires moving toward major cities, with 200,000 people evacuated or sheltering at home.
The New York Times · 26 Jul, 05:38
Kallas proposes new sanctions after Russian strike on Latvian honorary consulate in Sloviansk
EU foreign policy chief condemns the attack on a Latvian diplomatic mission and calls for expanded sanctions against Russia.
ERR (rus) · 26 Jul, 05:38
Labor under pressure to allow telehealth access for euthanasia; PM says it should be face-to-face
Australia's Labor Party faces pressure to change policy and allow voluntary assisted dying via telehealth, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the process must be face-to-face.
The Guardian World · 26 Jul, 05:37
Israel arrests nine at Tel Aviv protest against West Bank settler violence
Israeli police arrested nine people at a protest in Tel Aviv against settler violence in the West Bank, with organizers reporting at least 200 participants. The demonstration took place one day after a major escalation of violence in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 26 Jul, 05:37