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Portland Police Bureau officials have identified Ethan Krebs, 24, as the motorcyclist killed in a July 19 crash on the Northeast 33rd Avenue overpass. His death follows a string of fatal motorcycle accidents in the city, prompting urgent safety warnings from authorities amid a significant rise in traffic fatalities this year. Fatal Crash on Northeast … Read more
President Donald Trump has criticized Jordan, a strategic U.S. ally, following a deadly Iranian strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. The attack, which occurred on Friday, July 17, 2026, resulted in the deaths of three American service members after missiles and drones struck the barracks where they were sleeping. During a meeting at the … Read more
The Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) has issued a fourth warrant, known as a Surat Perintah Penyidikan (Sprindik), targeting former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah. According to the Head of the Legal Information Center at Kejagung, Anang Supriatna, this latest warrant specifically focuses on allegations of money laundering (TPPU) following the discovery … Read more
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has finalized a contract to purchase 12 Leonardo M-346 F “Block 20” light combat aircraft from Italy. The jets are scheduled for delivery starting in 2030 to bolster the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI AU) advanced pilot training capabilities and operational readiness, marking a significant step in the nation’s defense modernization. … Read more
Shimano has launched the RX710 gravel shoe, a new model designed to bridge the gap between high-end racing performance and adventure versatility. Priced at £269.99, the shoe features a carbon-reinforced midsole, the brand’s signature Pontoon Cleat System, and dual BOA L6Z dials to accommodate a wide range of rider needs. As the gravel segment continues … Read more
Bulgarian police rescued 11-year-old Natalia Asenova on July 23, 2026, after she was abducted by her stepfather, Asen Simeonov. The girl and the 40-year-old suspect were apprehended in the village of Ovcharovo, Shumen, following a search that began on June 30 in the village of Konstantinovo. The rescue of Natalia Asenova marks the end of … Read more
Human rights watchdogs and civil society groups are warning of escalating persecution against Indonesia’s LGBT community following a presidential regulation that classifies the spread of LGBTQ culture as a national security threat. The regulation has been linked by activists to a surge in vigilante violence, including a series of mob attacks targeting transgender women in … Read more
The Supreme Court of Western Australia has dismissed a bid by Woodside Energy to force three climate activists to disclose the identities of others involved in a 2023 “stink bomb” protest. Justice Matthew Howard ruled the application lacked evidence and threatened an unjust invasion of privacy, marking a legal setback for the company. Justice Howard … Read more
Severe flooding on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, paralyzed the México-Pachuca highway and Insurgentes Norte in Mexico City. Intense rains caused the drainage system in the Gustavo A. Madero borough to collapse in under 35 minutes, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded and forcing the closure of major transit arteries between Metro La Raza and Indios Verdes. … Read more
Makerere University has officially launched a new system for electronic academic transcripts and certificates, marking a significant move toward modernizing its academic service delivery. The initiative allows graduates to access their credentials online and enables employers and other authorized parties to verify the authenticity of these documents digitally, provided they have the graduate’s permission. Makerere … Read more