Stepan Haftko
US President Donald Trump said that the US is preparing a response to Iran's attempt to attack American troops. He emphasized that now "it's our turn" to deliver a powerful strike, despite Iran's apology.
At the San Marco monastery in Florence, a 19th-century recipe was discovered containing coca leaves and kola nuts. These ingredients were later used by John Stith Pemberton to create the predecessor of Coca-Cola.
The fire in the port of Damietta was caused by a drone strike on the American gas tanker Energos Winter. Reuters confirmed the incident, but no one claimed responsibility for the attack.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the country does not plan to use oil supplies to pressure the US. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a reputation as a reliable supplier.
US President Donald Trump presented a plan for the reconstruction of Dulles Airport worth over $20 billion. The project includes new terminals, parking, and a lounge, and will be financed through municipal bonds.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant will shut down Unit 3 on July 29, 2026, due to a critical drop in the Danube's water level to -118 cm. Specialists are constantly monitoring the situation to ensure the safe operation of the facility.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the updated charter of Energoatom, which provides for a reboot of the management system. Prime Minister Koretsky announced the formation of a new top management without delays.
In South Carolina, a two-day farewell ceremony for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at the age of 71, is ongoing. He will be buried on the family plot in Pickens County.
The government approved a draft law on canceling the VAT exemption for imported goods up to 150 euros. The new rules may come into effect no earlier than 2027, and gifts up to 45 euros will not be taxed.
As a result of the night attack of Russian drones on the Central district of Kherson, seven people were injured. A 37-year-old woman received a concussion and a traumatic brain injury.
Bosnia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmedin Konaković stated that he does not support Ukraine's accelerated EU accession because it does not control its entire territory. He emphasized that the EU should apply the same approaches to all candidates.
In Crimea, night attacks on Simferopol, Yalta, and Feodosia are reported. According to unconfirmed data, the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant in Simferopol may have been hit.
In Kryvyi Rih, a shopping center was damaged as a result of a Russian attack, a fire broke out. Over the past day, Russian troops shelled three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region almost 20 times.
The Iraqi government has authorized the signing of a memorandum with Syria for the construction of oil pipelines to the Mediterranean Sea. A tender for the development of oil infrastructure and an agreement with Turkey on water resources have also been approved.
As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv, fires broke out in the Desnyanskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Solomyanskyi districts. A warehouse, 10 cars and a truck burned down; the fires have been extinguished.
In the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, a Russian UAV hit a civilian car. A 43-year-old man was injured and hospitalized.
Over the past day, Ukraine's defense forces eliminated 1,440 Russian military personnel. Also destroyed were 9 tanks, 70 artillery systems, and 453 units of automotive equipment.
U. S. President Donald Trump published an AI-generated image of a giant air filter along the border with Canada. He threatened new tariffs over smoke from wildfires that blanketed American cities.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is deliberately attacking Ukrainian agricultural enterprises and ports, which could provoke a global food crisis. He recalled a similar situation in 2022 that threatened countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
The parents of the late actor Chadwick Boseman have filed a lawsuit against his widow, accusing her of hiding assets and mismanaging the inheritance. They demand her removal from estate management and a ban on sole control.
On the morning of July 26, Russian troops launched an airstrike on the Dnipro district of Kherson. A 44-year-old man sustained a blast injury and was taken to the hospital.
The US Navy has selected the RAACM-ER cruise missile for the CHAOS project, which is developing low-cost long-range weapons for allies. The new version has a range of over 1,800 km, which is 4 times greater than the baseline RAACM.
American military inspected the tanker Charminar in the Arabian Sea. Since July, the US has redirected 12 vessels and disabled two tankers that violated the blockade.
The United Kingdom has signed a £20 million contract with Lockheed Martin UK to produce hypersonic targets. The first flight is scheduled for 2027 to prepare for intercepting "Kinzhal" and "Zircon" missiles.
G7 central banks are preparing for interest rate decisions as oil prices approach $100 per barrel, increasing inflation risks. The US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan are likely to keep rates unchanged but may signal readiness to raise them in the fall.
Russian military and analysts have begun to complain about the high accuracy of the new American AGM-188A Rusty Dagger cruise missiles. These missiles are likely being used by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Yemeni Houthis struck Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu. The US did not carry out airstrikes on Iran for the first time in two weeks, Trump ordered the military to stop strikes.
An Omani delegation visited Tehran to discuss the management of vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported by the Iranian agency IRNA.
Organizers shortened the 21st stage of the cycling race from 133 to 89 km due to the redeployment of security forces to fight the fires. Emergency services are focused on protecting the population in the Gironde region.
In Berlin, during the Christopher Street Day LGBT parade, a car drove into a crowd, killing one person and injuring 14. The police are searching for suspects, and the event was ended early.