Global mortality is decreasing, but young people are dying more often from suicides, overdoses, and cardiovascular diseases. Most of these deaths could be avoided by controlling major risk factors.
Porsche car sales in China fell by 26% and in North America by 5% in 2025. This is due to US tariffs and fierce competition in China.
A new study has found that almost half of the deadliest and costliest wildfires in the past 44 years have occurred in just the last decade. The cause is a combination of climate change, expanding human settlements, and improper land use.
FIFA has unveiled the official mascots for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. They are Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle, symbolizing the host countries of the tournament.
The World Health Organization warns of drug shortages as a systemic problem affecting millions of patients in Europe and North America. In Ukraine, in addition to shortages, the issue of rising drug prices and their accessibility is acute.
Well-preserved remains of the oldest known pachycephalosaur, Zavacephale rinpoche, dating back approximately 108 million years, have been found in Mongolia. This discovery will help understand the evolution of this enigmatic group of dinosaurs and their social behavior.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that the final declaration of the SCO summit does not mention Russian aggression against Ukraine, unlike other conflicts. This indicates the failure of Moscow's diplomatic efforts, according to the ministry.
Ruben Neves will inherit Diogo Jota's number 21 jersey in the Portuguese national team. This decision was made in honor of the deceased forward, who died in a car accident on July 3.
Toyota's global sales in July grew by 4. 8% thanks to electric vehicles and hybrids. Car production increased by 5.3%.
The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles received the first Lamborghini Aventador delivered to North America. This 2012 supercar was used for premieres and tests, symbolizing a new era for the brand.
A NATO logistics headquarters will be built in Enköping, Sweden, to coordinate the redeployment of troops in Northern Europe. The hub will be responsible for deploying up to 20,000 troops and will cover North America, the United Kingdom, and Northern Europe.
The FBI and Cisco reported that Russian hackers exploited a vulnerability in old Cisco software to attack thousands of network devices. Hackers collected configuration files and modified them for long-term access to critical infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump refused Putin's proposed meeting in Moscow. This happened amid discussions of possible meetings between Putin and Zelenskyy.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that President Trump does not rule out air support for Ukraine. This is one of the military options being considered as a security guarantee.
An American-European-Ukrainian commission has been established to develop proposals for Ukraine's security guarantees. It is headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The US is ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees without deploying its own troops.
European leaders expressed concern to Donald Trump about US security guarantees for Ukraine after his presidential term. Trump acknowledged that the future of the conflict depends on who will be in the Oval Office.
Donald Trump said he had arranged a meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy. He believes that the Russian dictator and the President of Ukraine get along better than he thought.
Pop Mart's revenue grew by 204% to 13. 88 billion yuan, net profit increased by 396% to 4.7 billion yuan. The Labubu toy brought the company almost 35% of its revenue, and sales in Western markets grew significantly.
Donald Trump considers Ukraine's full membership in NATO virtually impossible. He noted that Ukraine could receive certain security guarantees.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer commented on the results of the meeting between European leaders and the presidents of the USA and Ukraine. He noted progress on security guarantees and the preparation of a bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy.
Vladimir Putin is holding numerous telephone conversations with world leaders. This is happening against the backdrop of Donald Trump's meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders.
President Zelenskyy met with Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg, discussing the upcoming meeting of Ukrainian and European leaders with the US President. They also touched upon the situation on the battlefield and diplomatic opportunities.
Soho House, once a global club, is preparing for privatization. MCR Hotels leads a group of investors that will buy out shares at a price of about $9 per share.
The World Trade Organization has revised its forecast for global merchandise trade in 2025, expecting a 0. 9% increase. This update was made possible by increased imports to the US, but new tariffs could negatively impact trade in 2026.
In July, global electric vehicle sales grew by only 21%, the lowest figure since January. The reason was the slowdown in the growth rate of the Chinese market, while Europe and other regions showed significant growth.
The Chinese government has called on NATO to correct its “misconception” of the Asian giant. Earlier, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said that China is reorganizing and building up its military power. NATO sees what China, North Korea, and Iran are doing, emphasized the NATO Secretary General.
The number of drug users in the world reached 316 million in 2023, according to a UN report; this growth is causing additional violence and mortality worldwide. The cocaine market is showing the fastest growth: production reached 3,708 tons in 2023, an increase of one-third.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance faces challenges due to Russia's aggressive rearmament, supported by Chinese technology. NATO is strengthening its production capabilities, opening hundreds of new production lines to increase the output of military equipment.
Re:start rehabilitation spaces from Favbet Foundation have started operating in Lviv and Vinnytsia region. The program uses play areas with VR for the physical and psychological rehabilitation of military personnel.
Cosmetic brand e. l.f. will acquire Rhode, Hailey Bieber's skincare brand, for $1 billion. Bieber will become the chief creative officer, and Rhode plans to launch at Sephora.
