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Scientists discovered fossils in Queensland indicating a new marsupial order that may have existed in Australia for 35 million years, challenging the notion that all Australian marsupials originated from a single ancestral lineage.

The Israeli military has closed the Gaza periphery region as a security measure ahead of a settler march organized by the right-wing Nahala group. The march, named 'March of Thousands,' aims to symbolically reestablish Israeli settlements in Gaza, referencing the 21-year period since settlements were removed from the territory.

The military has closed an area around Gaza ahead of a settler march backed by Likud, with Ben Gvir, Smotrich, and other MKs expected to participate in a Nachala-led demonstration advocating for Jewish settlement in the Strip. The IDF stated it will prevent any illegal attempts to enter Gaza during the event.

The US military conducted air strikes targeting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to retaliate for the killing of American troops in Jordan, escalating tensions amid a weeklong campaign of reciprocal attacks between the nations. The strikes follow the collapse of an interim deal aimed at ending the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.

A second death has been reported in New York City's Legionnaires' disease cluster, with all victims located on the Upper East Side in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods. Officials state the source of the outbreak is likely eliminated.

Sonam Wangchuk referred to the July 20 Parliament march as India's 'second freedom movement,' emphasizing freedom from injustice, such as paper leaks, and fear related to his illegal detention.

A sessions court in Lahore granted interim pre-arrest bail to Sohail Lashari, CEO of Sozo Water Park, until August 1 in a case involving the death of a 9-year-old girl trapped in a drainage pipe at the facility. The judge directed Lashari to cooperate with the investigation and barred police from arresting him until the next hearing, following allegations of staff negligence. The park was sealed, and three officials were arrested.

A Trump-voting socialite exposed tax-avoiding strategies of her wealthy friends after they expelled her for advocating they pay their fair share. The incident highlights tensions between the socialite and her peers over tax responsibility.

Russia launched a major missile attack on Kyiv, using approximately 40 Iskander-M and Zircon missiles, resulting in at least one death, seven injuries, and significant damage to buildings. Ukrainian forces earlier targeted logistics warehouses in Russia.

A woman and her three children were found dead in Lahore, Pakistan, with police investigating possible poisoning. The husband, Nasir Dogar, was temporarily detained and released after providing a statement, claiming his wife had mental health issues and may have administered poison before dying.

Amy Tatlock, a 49-year-old mother and community volunteer in Corinth, Maine, was killed when a tree branch fell on her car during a storm. She had previously survived cancer and was remembered for her kindness, strength, and dedication to helping others, including as a volunteer bus driver and Girl Scout troop leader.

Amy Tatlock, a 49-year-old mother and cancer survivor from Corinth, Maine, was killed when a tree branch fell on her car during a storm. She is remembered as a devoted mother, community volunteer, and role model, with a GoFundMe set up to help cover funeral costs.

Danny Danon, Israeli ambassador to the United Nations in New York, responded to Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu during the Israeli PM's NYC visit by stating that if anyone should be arrested, it is Mamdani.

The Nigerian Federal Government has clarified its position on raw cocoa exports, addressing public discussions that suggested plans to ban exports after President Bola Tinubu announced intentions to boost domestic cocoa processing.

Murmu is departing for a three-nation European tour to strengthen ties, visiting Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania.

Workers labor from dawn until dusk to lift, carry, stack, and unload sacks of grain and agricultural commodities, ensuring the continuous flow of food from farms to markets.

Emergency services in Iran's Khuzestan province were placed on alert following a magnitude 5 earthquake. The governor issued instructions to mobilize rescue forces, and official teams are assessing the situation, with no casualties or significant damage reported yet.

Zcash has launched a new node designed to achieve Visa-scale privacy with a capacity of 50,000 transactions per second. The node aims to enhance scalability while maintaining high privacy standards.

Rahul and Kharge have written to the Prime Minister demanding an investigation into the theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. They also request that the findings and the Trust’s accounts be made public to inform devotees about the use of their offerings.

Christian Liam Armstrong was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing a man and a woman in Hesperia, San Bernardino County. The incident occurred on May 20, 2025, and Armstrong has been in custody since the shooting.

Russia launched 40 ballistic missiles, including Iskander-M, Zircon, and S-400 types, at Kyiv, killing one person and injuring 15. The attack caused fires and structural damage in multiple districts, damaged the Lukianivska metro station, and injured two people in Bucha district from strikes on logistics facilities.

Health workers in northern Nigeria report increased child malnutrition cases linked to the war in the Middle East. The conflict's knock-on effects are causing surges in malnutrition and poverty among Nigerian children.

The Iran war has caused a spike in petrol prices in Nigeria, leading to increased malnutrition among children, particularly in northern regions. UNICEF and the World Bank report rising poverty and food insecurity linked to the conflict's global economic impact.

Nigerian children are suffering from worsening malnutrition and poverty linked to the Iran war, which has driven up petrol and food prices. The conflict has exacerbated economic struggles in northern Nigeria, with UNICEF warning that 23.4 million additional children could fall into poverty by year-end if the war continues.

The deregulation of non-essential medicine prices in Pakistan in February 2024 resolved shortages but led to unaffordable costs for many, forcing patients like Abdul Rauf and Fatima Javed to prioritize or skip treatments due to financial constraints.

US forces targeted Iranian sites for the eighth consecutive night following an attack in Jordan that killed two US personnel. Iran claimed to have fired drones at US military positions in Kuwait.

The US launched its eighth consecutive strike against Iran's Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for the killing of two US troops at a Jordanian airbase. A third US soldier is reported missing in action.

The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran following the deaths of two American soldiers killed by Iranian strikes in Jordan. This marks the eighth consecutive night of US bombing in Iran.

The article discusses analysis of AMD's GFX1250 graphics architecture through LLVM compiler data, focusing on technical insights and speculative interpretations of hardware capabilities.

Hong Kong’s Legislative Council lawmakers are on a week-long study trip to Beijing, the first time the entire legislature has traveled to the capital for a 'national affairs study visit'. The Legislative Council president emphasized the trip's importance in helping lawmakers understand how to align the city with national development.

A 17-year-old Palestinian footballer, Fadi Al-Naasan, died of bullet wounds sustained during an Israeli settler attack on his village, Al-Mughayyir, in the occupied West Bank. The attack occurred on 11 July when Israeli forces and settlers targeted the home of Mohammed Hamed Abu Aliya.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is on a three-day visit to Washington to discuss trade, finance, and investment with US officials. Talks will focus on a bilateral economic partnership, tariff reductions, and financing for infrastructure and energy projects in Pakistan.

The article discusses the brief period from 1885 to 1931 when there was a race to build very tall buildings, focusing on the emergence of the first skyscrapers. It references Episode 1605 of 'The Engines of Our Ingenuity' as part of this historical context.

India’s private banks are optimistic about a sustained increase in corporate lending following strong first-quarter results, as companies increasingly opt for cheaper bank loans instead of pricier bond market borrowings.

Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, died in April last year, and her posthumously published memoir detailed her abuse. Her brother Sky Roberts and his wife continue advocating for justice, highlighting the fallout including a British prince's arrest and high-profile job losses.

The Bank of England will stop accepting bonds linked to thermal coal for key loans starting in October, a decision climate campaigners describe as a victory. The move targets assets tied to one of the most polluting industries, aiming to pressure commercial banks to reconsider fossil fuel-related holdings.

Two men were fatally shot by ICE agents in separate incidents in Texas and Maine. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was killed in Houston during a traffic stop, and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, 26, was shot in Biddeford during another traffic stop. The incidents have sparked renewed criticism of Trump’s immigration enforcement policies.

Jingye Steel Co. has reserved all legal rights, including international arbitration, over the UK government’s nationalization of British Steel.

Small firms in mainland China are adopting AI more than large enterprises, with experts highlighting market agility and power supplies as key factors in the global AI race, as discussed at the Nusa Dua Forum in Bali. The forum was organized by the South China Morning Post and Danantara Indonesia.

India is strengthening partnerships with Indo-Pacific middle powers amid uncertainty about US security commitments in Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently signed agreements during a diplomatic tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand.