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Record-breaking Ebola treatment trial begins in DR Congo
The first patients have been enrolled in a record-speed clinical trial for Ebola (Bundibugyo strain) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, just six weeks after the WHO declared a public health emergency.
The Guardian Science · 12 Jul, 11:37
Iran strikes Gulf nations after US attacks, closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched missiles and drones at Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the UAE in retaliation for US strikes, and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. US Senator Lindsey Graham has died from a sudden illness.
The Guardian World · 12 Jul, 11:37
For first time, Ukrainian pilots to fly over Champs-Élysées on Bastille Day in French Mirage jets
Ukrainian pilots will co-pilot Mirage 2000B jets during the Bastille Day flyover, and 25 Ukrainian troops will march in the parade for the first time, symbolizing French-Ukrainian cooperation.
Euromaidan Press · 12 Jul, 11:37
Poland Ready to Help Ukraine Modernize MiG-29s, but Won't Cover Costs
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that Poland is open to discussions on modernizing MiG-29 fighters for Ukraine, but the costs must be borne by Ukraine or its allies.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Jul, 11:36
Ukrainian Armed Forces Strike Russian Oil Infrastructure and Vessels in the Sea of Azov
Ukraine's General Staff reported on Sunday that its forces hit an oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, ten oil tankers, and four ferries in the Sea of Azov.
TVNET · 12 Jul, 11:36
Lindsey Graham, key Trump ally and longtime US senator, dies at 71 after sudden illness
Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican from South Carolina and close ally of Donald Trump, has died from a sudden illness at age 71, his office announced early Sunday.
The Guardian World · 12 Jul, 10:37
US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71
Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent advocate for Ukraine and increased sanctions on Russia, has died at age 71 after a sudden illness.
ERR (rus) · 12 Jul, 10:37
8 Killed, Dozens Wounded as Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles, Drones
Russian missile and drone attacks on Saturday killed eight people and wounded dozens across Ukraine. President Zelensky urged allies to speed up weapons deliveries, especially air defense munitions.
The Moscow Times · 12 Jul, 10:37
Typhoon Bavi Strikes China After Killing 17 in Philippines
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China on Monday after claiming 17 lives in the Philippines and affecting Japan and Taiwan. At its peak, the storm was roughly the width of France.
The New York Times · 12 Jul, 10:37
Ukrainska Pravda Wins Prestigious Italian Journalism Award
The Ukrainian online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda has been awarded the European prize of the Ischia International Journalism Award, one of Italy's most prestigious journalism honors. Chief editor Sevgil Musayeva and head of investigations Mykhailo Tkach received the award on July 11 on the island of Ischia.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Jul, 10:36
US Senator Lindsey Graham, Prominent Ukraine Supporter, Dies at 71
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a longstanding advocate for Ukraine and an ally of former President Donald Trump, has died at age 71 after a sudden illness. He had visited Kyiv just days before his death, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Jauns.lv · 12 Jul, 10:36
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after brief illness
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died following a brief and sudden illness, his office announced.
Euronews · 12 Jul, 10:36
US Senator Lindsey Graham, close Trump ally, dies at 71
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, died Saturday evening at age 71, his office announced. He had just returned from Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
LSM · 12 Jul, 10:36
UK to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring football teams
The UK government is launching a consultation this week to ban unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring British sports clubs, after delays allowed Everton to sign a deal with crypto casino Stake.com.
The Guardian World · 12 Jul, 09:38
Ukrainian winemakers cultivate grapes near frontline, defying war
Despite the ongoing Russian invasion, Ukrainian winemakers in the Mykolaiv region continue to tend their vineyards, with some even expanding production, viewing winemaking as an act of faith in the future.
Guardian Ukraina · 12 Jul, 09:37
Ghana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough
Many descendants of enslaved Africans argue that a formal apology for the transatlantic slave trade is insufficient without concrete action. A recent conference in Accra adopted a 19-point framework calling for apologies and reparations, but critics see it as merely symbolic.
Al Jazeera · 12 Jul, 09:37
Russia unveils new Shahed variant with AI machine vision targeting
Russia has shown a new "Geran-4 Siker" Shahed drone variant equipped with machine-vision artificial intelligence targeting.
Euromaidan Press · 12 Jul, 09:37
Ukraine Launches New Phase of Crimea Operation Targeting Sea Fuel Routes
According to the US Institute for the Study of War, Ukraine has started a new phase to weaken Russian forces in Crimea, focusing on fuel supply routes by sea.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Jul, 09:36
Typhoon Bavi slams into eastern China, over 2 million evacuated
Typhoon Bavi, downgraded to a severe tropical storm on Sunday, hit eastern China's coast, forcing the evacuation of more than two million people. No casualties or damage have been reported yet.
France 24 · 12 Jul, 09:36
Shooting at Salsa Festival in Canada: Two Dead, Several Injured
At least two people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting at a salsa festival in Toronto on Saturday. The suspect remains at large.
ERR (rus) · 12 Jul, 09:36
US allies uneasy as capricious Trump shifts stance at NATO summit
President Trump's volatile behavior at the NATO summit in Ankara, swinging from aggressive criticism to conciliation, has alarmed allies and raised questions about the alliance's future.
Guardian Ukraina · 12 Jul, 08:38
Venezuela earthquakes expose crumbling legacy of Chávez's revolution
Two powerful earthquakes destroyed the OPPE 25 government housing project, unleashing public fury over the authorities' slow and incompetent response and questioning the legacy of Hugo Chávez's socialist revolution.
The Guardian World · 12 Jul, 08:37
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter
German discounter Aldi opens a store in a luxury Manhattan building, selling almond butter for $4 compared to $22 elsewhere, as part of a $9bn US expansion plan targeting 800 new locations.
BBC World · 12 Jul, 08:37
Fuel crisis deepens in Russia as Ukrainian drone strikes hit refineries
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have caused severe fuel shortages, with drivers facing hours-long queues and authorities denying a systemic crisis.
Deutsche Welle · 12 Jul, 08:37
US forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz
US forces have launched a third round of strikes on Iran in a week, following Iran's IRGC declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Al Jazeera · 12 Jul, 08:36
Minute of Silence: How Ukraine's Daily Remembrance Ritual Became a Target of Propaganda
Ukraine's daily minute of silence at 9:00 AM, introduced in March 2022, is now the country's second most popular tradition, but Russian propaganda tries to portray it as coercive.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Jul, 08:36
Russian strike on Sumy kills four, including a child
Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure in Sumy's Zarichnyi district with three guided aerial bombs on the afternoon of 11 July, killing four people and injuring 17.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Jul, 07:37
India Proposes Shutting Down Delhi's Gymkhana Club, Some Members Question Motives
India's government wants to close Delhi's Gymkhana Club, called a 'vestige of colonialism' by the prime minister, though some members suspect other reasons.
The New York Times · 12 Jul, 07:37
Iran's Supreme Leader Vows to Avenge Father's Death, Kill Trump
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei publicly vowed to avenge his father's killing and assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Jul, 07:36
Ukraine's Memory Institute Head: Search for Volyn Tragedy Victims to Continue
Oleksandr Alforov, head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance, has stated that the search and exhumation of Polish victims of the Volyn tragedy will continue, and he hopes that searches for Ukrainian victims in the Polish villages of Sahryn and Laskiv will begin this year.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Jul, 06:37
Kenyan men with female surnames face ridicule
An increasing number of Kenyan men are adopting their mother's surname, sparking debate and sometimes ridicule. The trend reflects changing attitudes towards women and their influence in a patriarchal society.
BBC World · 12 Jul, 06:37
IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz, citing US interference
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing U.S. interference, while Israel continues its attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, causing casualties.
Al Jazeera · 12 Jul, 06:37
Drone Strike on Syzran Oil Refinery in Russia Causes Massive Fire
On July 12, drones attacked the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, triggering a large fire. No official casualty report yet.
Ukrainska Pravda · 12 Jul, 06:36
Russian attack on Odesa port kills two drivers, injures two others
Two truck drivers were killed and two other people wounded in a Russian strike on a port in Odesa Oblast. A civilian merchant vessel was also damaged, but no casualties were reported on board.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 12 Jul, 05:38
U.S. Launches Third Round of Strikes After Iran Fires on Civilian Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran struck a civilian vessel using an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz and declared the waterway closed again. In response, the U.S. military announced a third round of strikes this week.
NPR World · 12 Jul, 05:38
Two dead and four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival, police say
Police confirmed that a shooting at a street festival in Toronto left two people dead and four others wounded.
Sky News · 12 Jul, 05:37