Cuban cyclist Marlies Mejías secured her second gold medal of the Santo Domingo 2026 Games on Saturday, winning the women’s road race over 123.8 kilometers with a time of 3:10:32 hours in a sprint finish near the Malecón. Twelve years after taking her title in Veracruz back in 2014, Marlies Mejías is once again a … Read more
The incoming administration in Colombia is preparing a major overhaul of its foreign service. Chancellor Omar Bula will oversee the closure of the country’s diplomatic missions in Cuba and Nicaragua following instructions from president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Five diplomatic staff members currently operating out of the embassy casona in the Miramar neighborhood of La … Read more
Following a devastating bomb and rifle attack against a police command center in Cúcuta, Colombia, the government of Panama formally condemned the act of terrorism and expressed solidarity with injured members of the security forces, while local authorities confirmed eight police officers sustained injuries. The Government of the Republic of Panama expressed its most energetic … Read more
While officials reported that overnight crossings dropped to zero and tens of thousands returned to Morocco, the crisis triggered an emergency European Union interior ministers meeting. Migrant crossings into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta ground to a halt overnight as authorities moved swiftly to secure the coastline. Police began laying a 500-metre pneumatic barrier … Read more
Google has rolled back a newly launched artificial intelligence feature in Google Earth less than 24 hours after its introduction, following widespread criticism and warnings from researchers that the tool could be exploited to generate realistic fake satellite imagery and spread disinformation. Google Pulls AI Image Tool From Google Earth The feature, which was initially … Read more
A new Earth & Planetary Science Letters study reports that Venus may have once hosted oceans across roughly 90 percent of its surface before transforming into a harsh world. Researchers at the University of London argue that ancient marine sediments, submarine channels, and salt layers still scar the planet. Re-Examining the Surface of Venus Using … Read more
Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least seven Palestinians, with separate attacks hitting medicine warehouses beside a hospital that officials say is a lifeline for the region. The attacks took place on Saturday, days after Hamas and other Palestinian factions signed a disarmament agreement the United States has called a breakthrough toward ending the … Read more
Israel has completed the first test flight of a new artificial intelligence-powered drone system designed to detect and locate wildfires within minutes of ignition according to Defence Industry Europe. The maiden flight took place on Wednesday Jpost amid growing extreme heat and fire concerns, with the Israel Meteorological Service forecasting record-high heatwaves and strong, dry … Read more
Vincent Pastore, best known for playing mob enforcer Salvatore Big Pussy Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos, was found dead in his Bronx, New York home on Saturday, August 1, 2026. He was 80 years old. An investigation into the circumstances of his death is underway by local authorities. Discovery in the Bronx and Police Investigation … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened intensified military action against Iran on August 1, 2026, as maritime shipping faced renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Kuwait responded to incoming drone strikes. The confrontation in the Middle East escalated on multiple fronts as Washington signaled that its military campaign against Tehran will persist. Speaking to … Read more