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Russian drone attack in Kherson injures nine, including teenager

On the morning of July 18, Russian forces repeatedly attacked Kherson with drones, injuring nine people, including a 14-year-old boy.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Jul, 11:37

Massive fire destroys dozens of homes in southern Norway

A large fire in Krokstadelva, Drammen municipality, about 50 km west of Oslo, has destroyed multiple homes and threatens to become a major wildfire.

TVNET · 18 Jul, 11:36

Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 5,000 as IMF releases recovery funds

Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela last month killed more than 5,000 people, and the International Monetary Fund has approved the release of $346 million for reconstruction.

France 24 · 18 Jul, 11:36

Finnish Defense Forces Restrict Access to Eastern Gulf of Finland

Finnish Defense Forces imposed temporary restrictions on a sea area near Kotka on Saturday morning to ensure safety and enable possible drone interception.

ERR (rus) · 18 Jul, 10:37

Norway fire destroys over 100 homes, helicopters drop water

A massive fire in Drammen, southern Norway, has destroyed more than 100 homes, forcing hundreds to evacuate, with no casualties reported.

BBC World · 18 Jul, 10:37

Indian Activist on Hunger Strike Is Forcibly Removed by Police

Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian activist who began a hunger strike last month over educational mismanagement affecting millions, has been forcibly removed by police.

The New York Times · 18 Jul, 10:36

Hungary Blocks EU Accession Talks with Ukraine; Decision Postponed to July 22

Hungary on Friday blocked the opening of the next sections in EU accession talks with Ukraine, prompting objections from other member states; the issue will be revisited later this month.

Jauns.lv · 18 Jul, 10:36

Finland Restricts Shipping in Gulf of Finland Due to Possible Drones

The Finnish Defence Forces temporarily restricted shipping in the eastern Gulf of Finland on Saturday, July 18, to allow for the possible shooting down of unknown drones, though no threats have been detected.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Jul, 10:36

Ukrainian drones hit Russian warehouses near Moscow and Tambov

Drones struck warehouses in Tambov and Moscow regions, with reports of dead and wounded. Russia launched 7 missiles and 90 drones at Ukraine overnight Saturday. In Donetsk and Kherson regions, six people were killed and 26 wounded over the past day.

LSM (rus) · 18 Jul, 10:36

Nigel Farage's furious clash with Times editor stuns even his allies

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage had a heated confrontation with Times editor Tony Gallagher over a story about his homes, which he claimed endangered his family.

The Guardian World · 18 Jul, 09:39

U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Across the Middle East

On Saturday, the United States and Iran launched strikes against each other's infrastructure and military targets, escalating their conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.

NPR World · 18 Jul, 09:38

Sao Tome and Principe Balances Global Powers Ahead of Elections

Sao Tome and Principe holds presidential elections on Sunday as the small island nation navigates its foreign policy between Russia and Western allies, with a military cooperation deal drawing international attention.

Deutsche Welle · 18 Jul, 09:38

Drones Massively Attack Moscow and Region: Oil Depot and Wildberries Warehouse Burn

In a massive drone attack on Moscow and the Moscow region overnight on July 18, fires broke out at an oil depot in Noginsk and a Wildberries logistics center in Elektrostal, with Russian authorities reporting dozens of casualties.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Jul, 09:36

'It's only going to get worse': wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices

The climate crisis is fuelling more intense wildfires, pushing them to new parts of the world, and forcing firefighters to ration resources and decide which blazes to fight.

The Guardian World · 18 Jul, 08:37

Trump's War with Iran: The World's Greatest Danger Is Himself

Donald Trump's ill-planned war with Iran, lacking clear objectives and an exit strategy, continues to escalate, threatening the global economy and international law, while the US president's actions draw ridicule and contempt worldwide.

Guardian Ukraina · 18 Jul, 08:37

Life Inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'Cult': Control, Threats, and Disfiguring Surgery

A woman identified as Anya (not her real name) gives a rare account of being one of Jeffrey Epstein's 'assistants,' revealing how the financier used long-term, deceptive grooming to control and exploit women.

BBC World · 18 Jul, 08:37

Israel's 'Crimson Thread' military barrier is strangling the West Bank

Israel's new 'Crimson Thread' barrier in the occupied West Bank is displacing Palestinian communities and destroying agriculture through land seizures and water cuts. The project, a trench and military road, has already caused a 90% drop in local farm output.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul, 08:37

Ukraine's #MeToo: How the Wall of Silence Crumbles in Wartime

Following Babel's investigation into the brutal practices of the 425th separate assault regiment, Ukraine has seen a MeToo-like wave where victims and witnesses speak up about violence and abuses in the army, breaking the previous silence.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Jul, 08:37

Ukrainian Drones Strike Multiple Russian Regions Overnight

On the night of July 18, Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on several Russian regions, causing casualties and damage.

ERR (rus) · 18 Jul, 08:37

Russian missile strikes civilian ship in Odesa port

A Russian missile attack damaged a civilian vessel flying the Marshall Islands flag in Odesa region on Friday evening. Four crew members were injured.

TVNET · 18 Jul, 08:37

US Strikes Targets in Iran for Seventh Night

The US military has conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets for the seventh consecutive night, destroying radars, logistics infrastructure, weapons depots, and naval assets. Kuwait and Bahrain have responded to Iranian drone attacks, while CENTCOM denied Iranian claims about oil tanker explosions.

Apollo.lv · 18 Jul, 08:36

Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed several in Moscow logistics centre

A Ukrainian drone strike on a logistics centre in western Russia killed seven people and wounded 24, the regional governor said, as the Moscow region faced a massive drone attack.

France 24 · 18 Jul, 08:36

Former pro-Kremlin blogger Ilya Remeslo gets two months in pretrial detention after criticizing Putin

Moscow's Basmanny District Court ordered two months of pretrial detention for former pro-Kremlin blogger Ilya Remeslo, who criticized Vladimir Putin in early March and then spent a month in a psychiatric hospital.

Meduza · 18 Jul, 07:37

More Than 100 Homes Destroyed in Major Norway Fire, Hundreds Evacuated

A large fire in southern Norway has destroyed over 100 homes, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of residents, according to rescue officials. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze.

Sky News · 18 Jul, 07:37

How food delivery works in Ukraine’s ‘killing zone’

Despite a huge grain harvest, 700,000 Ukrainians near the front line depend on U.N. convoys that dodge Russian drones. The number of attacks on humanitarian operations this year has already matched all of 2025.

Politico Europe · 18 Jul, 07:37

Zelenskyy appoints Poklad as acting head of Security Service of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially appointed Oleksandr Poklad as acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine on July 17, replacing Yevhen Khmara, who is set to be proposed as defence minister.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 18 Jul, 07:37

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk forcibly taken to hospital after 20-day hunger strike

Indian activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk, on hunger strike for 20 days in Delhi, has been forcibly removed from his protest site and taken to a hospital.

BBC World · 18 Jul, 07:37

US Ambassador to Italy Summers on Superyacht Amid Trump-Meloni Spat

Tilman J. Fertitta, the U.S. ambassador to Rome, is spending the summer on his superyacht as President Trump and Prime Minister Meloni are in a dispute.

The New York Times · 18 Jul, 07:36

Mandela Day: A contested legacy in modern South Africa

In South Africa, Mandela Day has become a flashpoint over immigration policy, as an anti-immigration group plans to use the occasion to remove undocumented migrants, drawing condemnation from the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul, 07:36

Ukrainian forces eliminate 1,420 Russian invaders in past day – General Staff

Ukraine's defense forces neutralized 1,420 Russian troops over the last 24 hours, bringing total enemy losses to over 1,427,410.

Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Jul, 07:36

Zelenskyy appoints Beskrestnov as adviser on defence technology development

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov as his non-staff adviser on the development of defence technologies.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 18 Jul, 06:37

ICE Plans to Renew Contract with Data Broker Thomson Reuters to Identify Unaccompanied Minors

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intends to renew a contract with a Thomson Reuters subsidiary, paying up to $25 million per year for five years, to obtain data on unaccompanied minors and fraud involving government funds.

Wired · 18 Jul, 06:37

EU states call for Russia's exclusion from Olympics; Hungary ousts Orbán-appointed president

Nine EU countries demand Russia be barred from the Olympic Games due to the war in Ukraine. Hungary's parliament passed a constitutional amendment to remove the president appointed by Viktor Orbán.

Politico Europe · 18 Jul, 06:37

Redistricting Threatens Black Representation in U.S. Congress After Supreme Court Ruling

An April Supreme Court ruling weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act, allowing Republican-led Southern states to redraw congressional maps to eliminate majority-black districts. Alabama has already used this to redraw Rep. Shomari Figures' district, putting his reelection at risk.

BBC World · 18 Jul, 06:37