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Iran, Oman Near Strait of Hormuz Deal After US Pauses Planned Strikes
Iran and Oman are reportedly close to an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz after the United States suspended planned attacks, with President Donald Trump saying a potential deal with Iran was beginning to take shape. This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27,…
Firefighting Helicopter Crew Killed In Greece Mid-Air Collision
The crew of a firefighting helicopter was killed after the aircraft collided during operations to combat wildfires in Greece, where hundreds of firefighters are battling blazes near the coastal village of Porto Germeno. This photograph shows wildfire flames burning trees and vegetation in the area of Porto Germeno, some 70 kilometres (45 miles) northwest of…
Eight Killed As Ukrainian Strikes Hit Multiple Russian Regions
At least eight people were killed after Ukrainian attacks targeted several Russian regions, with authorities saying some of the strikes reached areas hundreds of kilometres from the front line. Smoke rises above residential buildings following an air attack in Kyiv on August 1, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Eugene KOTENKO /…
13 Killed As Tourist Plane Crashes In Peru
A tourist plane crashed in Peru, killing all 13 people on board, including seven Italians, two Germans, two Spaniards and two crew members, authorities confirmed. A police officer stands alongside the wreckage of the small plane involved in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of its 13 occupants in the Vista Alegre district, Nazca,…
Trump Pauses Iran Strikes, Signals Possible Deal
US President Donald Trump has suspended military strikes on Iran, claiming the framework of a potential agreement has been reached. However, questions remain over whether the proposed deal has gained sufficient backing to move forward. US President Donald Trump posted online that to avoid a large military attack, Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz…
Greece Battles Raging Wildfires As France Gains Ground Against Blazes
Greece continues to battle fast-spreading wildfires across several regions, while authorities in France say major blazes in Var and Gironde are showing signs of easing as containment efforts begin to take hold after days of destructive fires. A firefighting helicopter drops water during a wildfire in Krio Pigadi, Greece, August 1, 2026 [Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters. Gale-force…
Three Killed, 15 Injured In Explosion Near Moscow Cafe
At least three people have been killed and 15 others injured after an explosion near a cafe in Moscow’s Kudrinskaya Square, with emergency authorities responding to the deadly blast as investigations into its cause get underway. An explosion near a cafe in the Russian capital has killed at least three people, police said, without saying…
11 Injured In Colombia Bombing Ahead Of Presidential Inauguration
A bombing in Colombia has left 11 people injured ahead of the country’s presidential inauguration, which will be held in Cali after the president-elect moved the ceremony from its traditional venue in Bogota despite ongoing violence fueled by drug trafficking gangs and guerrilla groups. Forensic investigators and police officers examine debris at the site of…
US Embassies Advise Citizens To Consider Leaving Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
The United States has urged its citizens in parts of the Middle East to consider departing the region as security concerns escalate, warning Americans in Jordan to avoid US military bases and advising those in Israel to identify the nearest bomb shelters in case of further attacks. US embassies in several Middle Eastern capitals warned…
Thousands Return To Morocco After Mass Crossing Into Spain
Thousands of migrants have begun returning to Morocco after crossing into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, with Spanish authorities saying at least 48,000 of the more than 60,000 arrivals in recent days have already gone back. Migrants wait to board coaches as the Moroccan authorities transfer some back to their hometowns after they left…
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