Ukrainian drone attacks resumed in Moscow hours after a CIA director's visit, marking an intensification of aerial warfare. The strikes reflect Ukraine's expanded targeting strategy and willingness to risk civilian casualties.
China's GDP growth slowed to 4.3% in Q2, missing its 4.5-5% annual target, as weak domestic demand and geopolitical tensions offset strong export performance driven by AI semiconductors and EVs.
China's Q2 GDP growth decelerated to 4.3%, missing forecasts due to weak domestic demand and oil shocks, despite strong AI-driven exports and production gains.
The US used one-way drone boats armed with explosives in combat against Iran for the first time, striking naval facilities at Bandar Abbas. The tactic mirrors methods employed by Ukraine and Iran, marking a shift in American military strategy.
Washington ha subestimado el costo real de la operación militar contra Irán, que supera los 103 mil millones de dólares, muy por encima de las cifras oficiales declaradas.
Archaeological analysis of 780,000-year-old charcoal at an Israeli lakeside site reveals early humans strategically gathered driftwood for fuel, enabling sustained fires for cooking and community life that may have driven repeated settlement.
Oil prices jumped to $87/barrel as US military strikes on Tehran and port blockades intensify Middle East hostilities, threatening global fuel supplies and potentially triggering interest rate increases.
US and Iran exchange intensive military strikes as diplomatic efforts collapse. The Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global energy markets while both sides threaten further escalation.
Ukrainian intelligence claims Russia has executed over 900 PoWs since 2022 under deliberate policy, while UN verified 129 cases. Ukraine continues military strikes on Russian shipping and refineries as Kyiv's troops gain symbolic support at Paris Bastille Day.
Oil market dynamics are increasingly dependent on China's demand and refining capacity rather than Middle East geopolitics, as Beijing's crude imports collapse and refining volumes decline.
Country singer RaeLynn filed for divorce from her Army veteran husband after more than 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple shares a 4-year-old daughter.
Trump abandoned a 24-hour proposal to charge tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping, signaling difficulty ending a four-month Iran conflict. The collapse of a ceasefire framework leaves both sides facing renewed military escalation.
Ottawa police issued a public safety reminder after someone brought an unexploded WWII grenade to their station, urging residents to contact authorities instead of transporting such items.
Trump confronts renewed military tensions with Iran, facing a strategic adversary resistant to traditional pressure tactics and threatening critical global shipping routes.
The Trump administration has resumed a blockade on Iranian ports and launched military strikes against Iranian energy targets, including oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the fifth consecutive day of escalating military action.
The UK competition watchdog will compensate 1,700 heating oil customers whose orders were cancelled and prices raised during the Iran conflict, with some paying up to £350 more. Suppliers who refuse voluntary compensation face legal action.
La Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica lanza nuevos ataques con drones y misiles contra instalaciones militares estadounidenses en Jordania, Bahréin y Kuwait, escalando la tensión regional tras bombardeos estadounidenses.
A 67-million-year-old T. rex skeleton nicknamed 'Gus' sold for $50.1 million at Sotheby's, shattering the previous dinosaur fossil auction record and reigniting debate over private versus public ownership of rare specimens.
Europe demonstrates military commitment to Ukraine while maintaining diplomatic distance from Iran tensions, highlighting divergent strategic priorities across the continent.
The fragile US-Iran ceasefire deal is unraveling over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran asserting it as a non-negotiable red line while Washington and regional allies view Iran's authority claims as unacceptable.
Israel and Lebanon hold sixth round of US-brokered talks in Rome to implement a ceasefire framework, with focus on Israeli military withdrawal and Lebanese Army's capacity to prevent Hezbollah's return.
An Israeli airstrike on a Hamas-run police post in northern Gaza killed at least seven people, including a senior officer. Israel claims the target was a Hamas military operative, while Palestinian officials describe it as a massacre.
An Israeli airstrike on a police post in northern Gaza killed seven people, according to local officials. The strike marks continued military operations in the region.
EA launches Battlefield 6's season 4 with new naval maps, vehicles, and a potential Top Gun crossover to win back players frustrated by bot lobbies and repetitive gameplay since the game's post-launch decline.
Sony Santa Monica confirmed God of War Laufey will release on physical disc, suggesting a launch before PlayStation retires discs in January 2028, likely in 2027.
