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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the start of construction of a new settlement, which is intended to divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem. This step, he said, will block the creation of a Palestinian state.
The EU and over 24 countries are calling on Israel to urgently allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The humanitarian situation in the region has reached a critical level, with 2.4 million residents at risk of starvation.
Ukraine has become one of the first countries in the world where Starlink Direct to Cell technology has started working, allowing direct satellite communication without additional equipment. This technology will allow Ukrainians to stay connected via SMS even without mobile network coverage.
Residents of central Victoria observed a large meteor flying across the night sky. Astrophysicist Jonti Horner confirmed it was a fiery fireball and suggested that fragments might have reached the ground.
Australia plans to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September. This decision was made after receiving commitments from the Palestinian Authority regarding demilitarization and recognition of Israel.
Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand condemned Israel's plans for Gaza. They called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
The Hyundai Elexio electric crossover, developed for China, may enter global markets, including Australia. Hyundai Australia CEO Don Romano confirmed that the car is undergoing evaluation for the Australian market.
Three weather systems in the Atlantic could develop into hurricanes heading towards the US. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be above normal due to high ocean temperatures.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the application of sanctions against 94 captains and five companies of Russia's "shadow fleet. " These individuals and organizations transported Russian oil circumventing the price cap.
In eastern Australia, cities found themselves under the thickest layer of snow in decades, leading to floods, stranded vehicles, and power outages for thousands of homes. The cold front brought up to 40 cm of snow, causing over 1455 incidents.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers announced suspicion to the governor of Russia's Voronezh region, Oleksandr Gusev. He is accused of financing actions aimed at changing Ukraine's borders.
The King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, will make his first state visit to Russia from August 5 to 10 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit will strengthen ties and expand cooperation in trade, education, and technology.
France and 14 other states signed a joint statement calling on the world to recognize the Palestinian state. This happened after a conference in New York aimed at reviving the two-state solution.
Australia is revoking YouTube's exemption, adding it to the list of social media platforms banned for teenagers under 16. The ban will come into effect in December, and its violation carries a fine of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars.
A study found that people who create problems can accelerate biological aging, adding 2. 5 months to biological age. This is due to the influence of negative social connections on epigenetic markers and chronic inflammatory stress response.
Qatar, the third largest LNG exporter, threatens to cut gas supplies to the EU in response to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The country demands changes to the law concerning forced labor and environmental standards, and also objects to the requirement for climate transition plans.
The Australian government has signed a treaty with the United Kingdom to strengthen cooperation on AUKUS nuclear submarines for the next 50 years. This treaty will allow for comprehensive cooperation on the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and disposal of SSN-AUKUS submarines.
A number of countries issued a joint statement, calling on Israel to cease hostilities in the Gaza Strip due to the suffering of the civilian population. The Israeli Prime Minister's advisor called this statement a "delusion" that sends Hamas a "wrong and dangerous signal" because it does not pressure the group.
Hackers are exploiting a serious vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint server software for a global attack on government agencies and businesses. Tens of thousands of servers are at risk, and Microsoft has released a patch for only one version, leaving others vulnerable.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine confirmed that most of the 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks provided by Australia are already in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The remaining equipment will arrive in the coming months.
More than 5,000 Tuvalu citizens have applied for Australian visas due to rising ocean levels. The Australian government has stopped accepting applications for 2026, as the number of applicants exceeded the quota.
On July 19, the Australian government announced the transfer of Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a A$245 million aid package. Most of the 49 tanks have already been delivered, with the rest to arrive in the coming months.
The Pentagon is demanding that Japan and Australia clearly define their actions in the event of a US-China war over Taiwan, causing frustration among allies. This is part of US efforts to strengthen deterrence and prepare for a potential conflict.
Australia has called on Russia to pay damages for the destruction of flight MH17 in 2014 after the European Court of Human Rights found Moscow responsible for violating international law in Ukraine.
Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted, spewing a column of volcanic material up to 18 kilometers high, leading to flight cancellations. This eruption was one of the largest in Indonesia since 2010.
A new Covid strain, Stratus, is spreading in the UK, featuring a unique symptom – hoarseness of voice. Variants XFG and XFG.3 account for about 30% of Covid-19 cases in England, but do not cause more severe illness.
Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis played their first joint concert in 16 years in Cardiff on July 4. Thousands of fans gathered at the Principality Stadium to see the band perform their hits.
A Flixbus bus, en route to Vienna, veered off the A19 highway near Röbel and overturned. 31 people were injured, one of them seriously, and Ukrainians are among the casualties.
The Metals Company plans to mine polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. Ecologists warn of a significant reduction in benthic populations due to mining.