RS Civil Protection Issues Severe Weather and Flood Alert

Rio Grande do Sul’s Civil Protection issued a severe weather alert for heavy storms, high winds, and flooding threats spanning July 26 to July 28, 2026. Over 200 municipalities already report damages from recent downpours, leaving hundreds displaced as meteorologists warn of cumulative rainfall surpassing 120 millimeters across multiple regions. A fresh wave of severe … Read more

Ramaphosa Wins Interdict Halting Phala Phala Impeachment Hearings

Ramaphosa wins High Court bid to block Parliament’s impeachment inquiry

President Cyril Ramaphosa secured an interim interdict on Friday, 24 July 2026, halting Parliament’s public impeachment hearings over the Phala Phala cash theft scandal. The Western Cape High Court ruled that the inquiry must pause until the court reviews the independent panel report that launched the process. Western Cape Division of the High Court The … Read more

Venezuela Honors Cuban Rescue Brigade After Twin Earthquakes

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led the official farewell ceremony in La Guaira, recognizing specialists who conducted surgical procedures, infrastructure inspections, and disaster relief. Official Farewell Ceremony in La Guaira Honors Cuban Brigade Venezuelan authorities formally bade farewell to the international relief contingent wrapping up nearly a month of deployment following the region’s seismic emergency. Acting … Read more

Cosmic Echoes Exhibition Launches Australian Tour at Museum of Geraldton

The Square Kilometre Array Observatory-led astronomy art exhibition titled Cosmic Echoes: A shared sky has officially gone on display at the Museum of Geraldton, marking the beginning of the exhibition’s Australian tour. The collaborative showcase highlights art and stories from Indigenous artists living and working near the sites of two next-generation radio telescopes. Cosmic Echoes … Read more

Met Police Seize Record 2,500 Illegal E-Bikes in London Crackdown

Two police officers in hi-vis can be seen at the junction of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street. One is seen speaking to

The Metropolitan Police have seized a record 2,500 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters across London during the first seven months of 2026. Deploying advanced roadside testing kits, officers are cracking down on modified vehicles used in phone snatches, personal robbery, and neighbourhood crime. London police have removed thousands of high-powered electrical two-wheelers from the capital’s streets, … Read more

Oklahoma Influencer Sara Gilson and Husband Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Sara Gilson, a 43-year-old influencer from Owasso, Oklahoma, and her estranged husband, Jeremiah Shawn Duffey, 48, were found dead from gunshot wounds to the head on July 23, 2026. The Owasso Police Department investigated the incident as a domestic shooting following a 911 call from a child in the home. According to police, officers responded … Read more

Berlin Vehicle Crash at Christopher Street Day Parade Kills One and Injures Sixteen

A vehicle struck crowds near Berlin’s Christopher Street Day march in the Tiergarten park late Saturday, leaving one person dead and sixteen injured. Authorities confirmed a widespread manhunt for the suspects, while leaders condemned the violent impact on the city’s LGBTQ+ festival. Berlin’s annual Christopher Street Day marched through hundreds of thousands of participants on … Read more

Ex-seremi de Salud de Magallanes detenido por presunto delito

Fabián Barrientos Andrade, exseremi de Salud de Magallanes, fue detenido por Carabineros el sábado tras una investigación judicial por presunto delito sexual, lo que llevó al gobierno a solicitar inmediatamente su renuncia para garantizar la transparencia institucional. Una crisis política e institucional estalló en la Región de Magallanes el sábado 26 de julio de 2026. … Read more