A heavy Russian ballistic missile and drone attack struck Ukraine’s capital and other regions early Saturday, killing at least three people in Kyiv and injuring 15 others as emergency services responded to partial building collapses and fires across multiple districts. The early morning bombardment on August 1, 2026, shattered a fragile lull in the capital, … Read more
National Bank of Greece reported a first-half 2026 profit after tax of €661 million on July 30, 2026, prompting management to raise full-year guidance targets following accelerating net interest income recovery, robust fee growth, and the successful completion of a major cloud-based core banking system transformation. Financial Performance and Second-Quarter Profitability Metrics National Bank of … Read more
Singer Pi Wei-jun faced public backlash from his ex-girlfriend shortly after announcing his relationship with Fubon Angels cheerleader He Yu at a new album press conference. The ensuing social media dispute over the inspiration behind his music prompted a legal warning from his agency. Album Press Conference and Public Relationship Reveal The singer shared that … Read more
Spain’s Ministry of the Interior announced that more than 48,000 migrants who arrived at the border of the Spanish enclave of Cbsnews have been sent back to Cbsnews. According to the ministry, roughly 50,000 people entered the Spanish territory starting Thursday morning, with an estimated 48,300 individuals returned across the border by 6 p.m. Friday. … Read more
Arsenal begins its Premier League title defence against Girona in pre-season following a modest summer transfer window. Manager Mikel Arteta faces mounting challenges balancing squad fatigue, an injury-hit spine, and questions over a potential blockbuster move for Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior as the club targets a second successive Champions League final. Retaining an English … Read more
Disgraced funeral boss Robert Bush was sentenced to 20 years in prison at Hull Crown Court after admitting 67 offenses, including failing to bury or cremate bodies. The case has sparked urgent calls from victims’ families for statutory regulation of the UK’s self-regulating funeral industry, backed by government pledges. Standing outside Hull Crown Court on … Read more
Serbia’s Anti-Corruption Agency confirmed that Minister Snežana Paunović drew a salary as acting director of a Kosovo pharmacy institution that was officially dissolved in 2021. The agency ruled out disciplinary action, stating that the earnings were regularly reported in public asset filings. Radio Slobodna Evropa Reports on Snežana Paunović and Peć Pharmacy Institution The status … Read more
Following a disastrous run of ten defeats in European qualifications, the Udruženje Fudbalska Crna Gora has demanded the immediate resignation of Football Association of Montenegro president Dejan Savićević, accusing leadership of presiding over years of institutional decay and total sporting humiliation. Montenegrin club football hit what critics describe as an unprecedented rock bottom this summer … Read more
Federal prosecutors moved on July 31, 2026, to dismiss criminal charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, acknowledging that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool stemmed from a botched contractor installation rather than vandalism. The Justice Department cited newly obtained Interior Department documents, bringing a sudden halt to a high-profile Washington case. Justice Department … Read more
Following mid-May bilateral talks in Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping locked in stability for bilateral ties. Trump weighed a potential three-way nuclear pact and a Taiwan arms package, while bilateral friction persists over rare-earth export controls and an extended war with Iran. Mid-May Beijing Summit Cements Bilateral Stability The meeting … Read more