Reuters
California, Arizona, and Nevada will reduce water use by 21% in 2027–2028 due to drought and record-low reservoir levels. After 2028, the restrictions may increase.
Automakers are recalling a record 4. 3 million vehicles in China due to the risk of difficulty opening the doors after a crash. Tesla will recall 2.98 million vehicles.
The dollar weakened to a three-month low against the euro amid plans by the United States to increase its buyback of government bonds. The euro rose to $1.1711.
The U. S. Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for construction of the $400 million White House ballroom. The legality of the project is still under consideration.
Around 70 migrants who died while attempting to cross the border en masse are being buried in Ceuta. Only six have been identified.
The United States has begun the process of transferring $725 million to the UN. This amount will cover less than 20% of the organization's reported debt owed by Washington.
Brent and WTI rose amid the threat of tougher U. S. sanctions against Iran. Twice as few vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle and its 178-hectare estate. The family plans to preserve the castle and spend time there.
U. S. national debt reached $40.048 trillion amid rising spending and interest payments. Budget watchdog groups are warning of a debt crisis.
A container ship from Busan will travel to Europe via the Arctic, with stops in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Poland. The journey will take 40–45 days.
Kim Yo Jong called Zelenskyy's statement about the possible deployment of 50,000 troops to Russia groundless. In 2024, North Korea sent approximately 14,000 military personnel.
Ten people were killed and 17 others injured due to torrential rains in Sichuan and Guangxi. Authorities evacuated 21,784 people because of the threat of landslides.
At least nine people, including a child, died at a hotel in Kolkata. Police suspect a short circuit, but the cause is still being determined.
Iran may strike in the Strait of Hormuz if talks with the United States fail. Negotiations on a peace agreement have reached an impasse, and the August 18 deadline has expired.
On Indonesia’s Flores Island, 51 people were killed and another 36 seriously injured as a result of a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake. About 5,000 people have been evacuated, and 341 aftershocks have been recorded.
The Mokha Port on the Red Sea suspended operations after more than 25 missile strikes killed 7 people. The damage is estimated at $16 million; the port is controlled by the Yemeni government.
The United States and Colombia may conduct joint military operations against armed groups, including the ELN and remnants of the FARC. Washington plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia’s new government.
Catania Airport in Sicily resumed flights after the aviation danger level was lowered from red to orange due to activity at Mount Etna. Earlier, hundreds of flights were canceled or diverted because of ash emissions.
The Trump administration has asked the U. S. Supreme Court for permission to build a $400 million ballroom. An appeals court previously blocked the project due to the lack of congressional approval.
At least 38 people were killed and 13 others injured in a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia. Rescuers cannot reach the Nagekeo area because of landslides and disrupted communications.
At least 20 people have died as a result of a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake and aftershocks in eastern Indonesia. Tsunami waves up to 1 meter were recorded; the warning was lifted after three hours.
The United States is warning dozens of countries that they must choose between the US-led AI coalition and Beijing’s program. The Pax Silica initiative aims to secure supply chains for AI models, semiconductors, and minerals.
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Granada, Spain, damaging buildings and cars. The authorities declared an emergency; there were no casualties.
The Trump–Putin summit in August 2025 did not lead to a ceasefire or a peace agreement. A year later, the fighting continues, and Ukraine is once again submitting proposals to the United States.
Crude oil exports from the "Sheskharis" terminal in Novorossiysk have been completely suspended following a drone attack. The terminal, which handles 700,000 barrels per day, stopped loading because its storage tanks were full.
A forest fire broke out in the southwestern Landes region, destroying 1,100 hectares of forest and leading to the evacuation of 525 people from the village of Lüe. 500 firefighters and six aircraft are battling the blaze.
German authorities evacuated around 1,800 people from the village of Geich because of a forest fire that approached the border with Belgium. The fire engulfed 25 hectares, and the B399 road was closed.
Israel warned the US about possible Iranian attempts to assassinate Trump, but US intelligence did not confirm the threats. The warnings concerned attacks during Air Force One flights and public events.
Ukraine, through a third party, conveyed to Russia a proposal to cease attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea and is awaiting a response.
Because of the popularity of GLP-1 medications and demand for healthy food, ice cream manufacturers are reducing portion sizes, increasing protein content, and simplifying ingredients. Ice cream sales in the United States fell by 1.5%, but manufacturers are betting on low-calorie products.