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Ukraine is burying unidentified soldiers as families await their identification. A brother and sister in Kyiv visit a military cemetery, carrying carnations.

Asian shares declined, with South Korea's Kospi falling 6.6% due to a Bank of Korea rate hike and AI-related stock selling. Oil prices dipped amid U.S.-Iran tensions, while U.S. futures rose and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 1.7%. Key tech companies like SK Hynix and Kioxia saw significant losses.

Asian shares mostly declined, with South Korea's Kospi dropping 6.6% due to an interest rate hike and AI-related stock selling. Oil prices slipped amid U.S.-Iran tensions, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose. U.S. futures increased as inflation data and strong earnings supported Wall Street.

The Ministry of Health in Uganda has identified poor menstrual hygiene as a major contributor to school absenteeism, teenage pregnancy, and maternal health complications among adolescent girls. The ministry calls for coordinated action to ensure all school-going girls have access to menstrual hygiene products and facilities.

A Bitcoin wallet that had been inactive since the 2017 peak recently transferred $383 million. The movement of such a large sum suggests potential activity in a previously dormant cryptocurrency holding.

Aubrie Greene, a 17-year-old CEO known as the 'King of Lemonade,' was fatally shot while driving in a Virginia residential neighborhood weeks after graduating from high school.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 238 illegal immigrants in a single-day operation in South Texas, setting a record for targeted arrests in the Rio Grande Valley. The June 18 operation targeted individuals with criminal convictions, including attempted kidnapping and drug possession. ICE Director Juan Agudelo emphasized the mission to enhance public safety and remove criminal illegal immigrants.

Jordan's Armed Forces intercepted eight Iranian missiles early on Thursday, resulting in no casualties or property damage. The incident follows Iran’s attacks targeting US military infrastructure, including the al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan.

Family members of the 43 people killed in the 2018 Genoa bridge collapse are in court for verdicts in the trial of 57 defendants.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is visiting Shanghai to sign an agreement for Pakistan to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) as a founding member. He will also attend the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 and engage with officials to advance AI cooperation. Pakistan has supported China's initiative to establish WAICO, emphasizing equitable AI governance and bridging the global AI divide.

KLS GIT has inaugurated a ‘factory on campus’ in Belagavi, providing students with industry-grade tools and pre-graduation work experience.

A new generation of Eritreans is entering indefinite national service, according to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report. HRW highlights that graduation ceremonies are being used to perpetuate a cycle of indefinite conscription.

New students are eligible for scholarships across all Brandeis Online graduate programs. Applications are due by July 28 for the fall term. The article is sponsored content.

President Cyril Ramaphosa claimed to aim to rebuild South Africa's criminal justice system, but allegations against Investigative Directorate Against Corruption head Andrea Johnson have undermined this promise. The article states his failure, partly due to his own actions and inaction, has squandered a key opportunity for a functional system.

Nigerian authorities jailed journalist Stanley Ugagbe for two months pending trial over cybercrime and defamation charges. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for his immediate release and for the charges against him and his publisher, Tega Oghenedoro (Fejiro Oliver), to be dropped.

Two journalists were arrested by Puntland authorities within two weeks. On 14 July, Puntland Intelligence Service officers arrested journalist Mohamad Jama Mohamud in Bosaso and took him to the PISA headquarters.

Zimbabwe's police have arrested over 2000 individuals in a nationwide operation targeting crime and traffic offenses. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) launched the crackdown to address these issues.

Tanzania is intensifying efforts to address the dual challenges of undernutrition and rising cases of obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases. The country aims to tackle both forms of malnutrition through targeted interventions.

A trial over the 2018 collapse of Genoa’s Morandi highway bridge, which killed 43 people, is concluding with verdicts for 57 defendants, including former Autostrade per L’Italia executives and infrastructure officials. Prosecutors allege maintenance failures caused the disaster, while defendants claim construction defects were to blame.

The Tanzanian government has ordered the immediate closure of an illegal plastic bag manufacturing factory in Chanika, Dar es Salaam, for producing banned plastic carrier bags in violation of environmental laws.

A verdict is being delivered in the trial of 57 defendants, including executives from Autostrade per L’Italia and engineering experts, over the 2018 Morandi bridge collapse in Genoa that killed 43 people. Prosecutors attribute the disaster to maintenance neglect, while defendants claim construction defects caused the collapse. Autostrade reached a corporate liability deal, paying a 30 million euro penalty.

HP India was fined ₹138.85 crores by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for facilitating a cartel among resellers to inflate prices of PCs, printers, and printer supplies. The CCI found evidence of bid rigging, price fixing, and customer allocation between 2017-2020, with HP coordinating reseller activities to prevent undercutting and deter sales of counterfeit ink cartridges.

US President Trump’s nominee for top intelligence official, Jay Clayton, avoided directly stating that Biden won the 2020 election. The article highlights his evasion of confirming Biden's victory.

Nearly half of 844 million chronic kidney disease cases worldwide remain undiagnosed, according to a Lancet report. Researchers urge routine urine testing to identify the disease earlier, as delayed diagnosis increases risks of kidney failure and premature death.

Brazil condemned the US decision to impose 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian products, citing an investigation by the US trade office into Brazilian trade practices. The Brazilian government denied engaging in unfair trade practices, as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's office stated.

Brazil has condemned the US decision to impose 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian products, citing an investigation into unfair trade practices by the Trump administration. Brazil's government denied engaging in such practices, as stated in a message from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s office. Senator Marco Rubio criticized Lula’s policies as harmful to both Americans and Brazilians.

An NHS manager claimed a trust wanted 4,000 reports removed and described the trust as 'panicking' while discouraging staff from raising rota issues.

Aegon divided the late dad's £130k pension among the family but made errors in distributing the amounts. The family is seeking resolution due to the mix-up.

Brixton market traders are campaigning to buy the site for community ownership, fearing corporate gentrification similar to Camden and Old Spitalfields. Their bid competes against private equity firms in a process to acquire Brixton Village and Market Row.

Every baby born in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy starting in 2027, as announced by the Department of Health and Social Care. Campaigners have described this initiative as a landmark moment for early detection and treatment of the disease.

Over 200 illegal holiday rental properties in Bucharest, listed on Airbnb and Booking.com, are located in buildings at the highest seismic risk, potentially collapsing during an earthquake, according to data from Re:Rise, a Romanian seismic risk reduction organization.

The CBI chief executive Rain Newton-Smith warns Andy Burnham to avoid a 'summer of speculation' on tax and spend that could alarm British businesses. Newton-Smith calls for public-private partnerships to fund major projects as Burnham prepares to assume the Labour leadership.

Merz and Macron plan to reset their relationship following the collapse of a fighter jet project. The article also mentions a former Norwegian premier advocating for EU membership discussions and an ex-minister from Orbán joining China's BYD.

China's imports from Africa increased by 21.1% and 40.2% year-on-year in May and June, respectively, following Beijing's expansion of a zero-tariff policy across the continent. The surge was driven by emerging trade links in new sectors and traditional categories like critical minerals.

The International Energy Agency warned that China’s rare earth export curbs could risk $6.5 trillion of annual downstream production outside the country if fully implemented. The report focuses on rare earths and critical minerals.

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) released an assessment on the Russian offensive campaign as of July 15, 2026. The report provides an analysis of ongoing military developments but does not specify further details in the provided content.

More than 500 people are feared dead after two boats carrying Rohingya refugees from Myanmar capsized in the Bay of Bengal. U.N. agencies reported the incident involving the persecuted Rohingya minority.

Billionaire Isle is the most expensive real estate market in the US, with half of its homes remaining vacant for most of the time. The high property prices and significant vacancy rate highlight issues of affordability and underutilization in the area.

The UK proposes a voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens as part of a government measure to curb digital harm, following an under-16 social media ban announced last month.

BJP has requested Congress to clarify its position on remarks made by Congress leader Saifuddin Soz regarding Jammu & Kashmir’s internal autonomy. Soz called for the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood and Article 370, along with internal autonomy.