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A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a major fire at a Wildberries warehouse near Saint Petersburg early on Thursday 24 July, sending thick smoke across the city and temporarily disrupting flights at Pulkovo Airport, according to Russian authorities.

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Prosecutors are investigating yet another crime committed by the Russians – the execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war in Donetsk Oblast.

It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.

Israeli forces kill 5-year-old child Saja al-Sufi in Gaza Israeli forces killed a 5-year-old child, Saja Yahia al-Sufi, in Gaza. Israeli troops critically wounded Saja with live fire in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, leading to her death a few days later. Since the beginning of the genocide, Israel has killed more than 21,000 children, according to the latest report released by the UN.

Deadly wildfires are sweeping across western Europe, fueled by scorching temperatures and strong winds, as climate change drives fires to spread faster and burn more intensely. The total area scorched in EU countries this year is already the second largest on record. In France, where three heatwaves have hit since May, wildfires in the southwest have forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate. Around 800 firefighters, backed by hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers, are battling the flames about 50

After devoting the first half of 2026 to an ineffectual, expensive and inconclusive military adventure in Iran, it seems US President Donald Trump is about to turn afresh to the wars he loves best – the tariff wars he still believes can make America great again. He can’t quite walk away from the war in the Persian Gulf. Iran’s refusal to capitulate has left Trump with an awkward obligation to fight on, despite the widespread unpopularity of the conflict, even among his base, and the need to...

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Devastated by cycles of violence and economic crisis, many are giving up on work and their futures as the United States batters Iran again.

The US imposed tariffs as high as 12.5 per cent on 60 trading partners, including China, after President Donald Trump adopted a different method for pursuing his global trade war. The levies, which are related to forced labour, replaced a temporary 10 per cent global tariff that expired on Friday. The 10 per cent tax was imposed after previous Trump tariffs were struck down by the US Supreme Court. Trump’s new taxes, targeting imports from 80-plus countries, can probably withstand legal...

The online retailer said its logistics centers in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, as well as in annexed Crimea, were hit overnight.

India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka secured direct entry into the men’s cricket knockout stage at the 2026 Asian Games after the draw was announced on Thursday. The 10-team men’s competition, starting from September 24 in Nagoya, will begin with a preliminary round featuring Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal and Oman competing for the remaining quarter-final berths. Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal were drawn in Group A, while Hong Kong, Malaysia and Oman were placed in Group B.

Reports of explosions in Kyiv as Russia launches a new air attack on Ukraine.

Netanyahu convenes defence minister and army chief after Israeli killed in occupied West Bank Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to meet with the Minister of Defence Israel Katz and the army's chief of staff Eyal Zamir after an Israeli was killed in a shootout in the occupied West Bank, the office of the prime minister announced in a post on X. "We will act with full force," Netnyahu said. Prime Minister's Office: July 24, 2026

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According to Abbas Araghchi, Tehran reserves the right to take all necessary measures in self-defense and will consider any country that participates in the aggression as a legitimate target for its armed forces

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Romanian President Nicușor Dan: This morning, around 11:00 a.m., a Romanian pilot in an F-16 aircraft shot down a drone that had entered our country's airspace. The area was uninhabited, so the pilot was able to fire without any risk involved. Currently, teams from institutions with relevant responsibilities are investigating the area to provide all the details about the incident.

Coke's hike is an example of how the Middle East conflict is still forcing global companies to alter their supply chains and increase prices in their consumer markets.

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The US military says it has completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran.
The IDF is searching for the suspects and has established roadblocks in the area, including at entrances to nearby Nablus.

Several explosions have been heard in Kyiv as the Russians attacked the city with missiles.

Sirens sound in Bahrain The Bahraini Ministry of Interior issued a statement urging its citizens and residents to remain calm amid the sirens sounding due to potential Iranian attacks. "The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the ministry's statement said.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine's defence forces struck a company in the Russian city of Kirov, which supplies components for Russia's military-industrial complex, and an oil facility located nearly 1,350 km from the Ukrainian border.

Inquiry’s focus is this week on security for the Jewish community, with the MP telling the commissioner his son is afraid to attend synagogues and events The shadow education minister, Julian Leeser, has called for universities to undertake an audit of any classes that teach about the Jewish community, Israel or Palestine. Appearing before the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion on Friday, Leeser said he had been “very concerned” about antisemitism on university campuses and w

Asim Munir mediated the Saudi-Iran deal by dangling the continued operation of a joint oil transport venture with the IRGC Chief, which has been quietly transporting oil from Iran to Pakistan since late last year.

Thousands of people were forced to flee deadly wildfires that continued to sweep through parts of France, Spain and Italy on Friday. Hundreds of firefighters backed by water-bombing planes battled the blazes fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a military facility in Kirov and an oil facility in Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.

Flights resumed at Erbil International Airport following suspension due to drone attacks Earlier this morning, a drone crashed near Erbil International Airport in Iraq, prompting a temporary suspension of flights, two security sources told Reuters. No casualties or damages were reported.

China has added 14 entities from the European Union to its export control list, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday. Effective immediately, the order means the export of dual-use items – products with civilian as well as military application – from China to the named entities is prohibited, as is the shipment of items of this type originating in China to the listed companies and institutions. More to follow...

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Evacuees have been told to leave using hundreds of mobilised boats or the only road linking the area with the mainland Nuñez also warned about a second fire in Biscarrosse, which he said was also “significant” and “somewhat similar” to the main fire in Gironde since it broke out yesterday afternoon. It has burned over 2,500 hectares, prompting the evacuation of just over 20,000 people, he said. Continue reading...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday called on Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Zhaparov and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting. Regarding the meeting with Wang, the Foreign Office (FO) said, “The two leaders held a warm and productive exchange of views on bilateral relations, regional developments, and cooperation within multilateral forums.” It said Dar th

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Power supply disruptions are being recorded following a strike on an energy facility in Chernihiv region, the Chernihiv City Council has said.

Fars News Agency, quoting the Iranian Ministry of Health: The death toll from the recent US attacks has risen to 55 dead and 645 wounded.

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