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Japan PM says rescue teams race against time after Kumamoto quake kills 13

Japan PM says rescue teams race against time after Kumamoto quake kills 13

Rescue teams are racing against time in Kumamoto following a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 13 people, flattened homes, and left thousands displaced without power.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 15:11 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Zelenskyy and Trump discuss Patriot missile deal and Russian peace talks

Zelenskyy and Trump discuss Patriot missile deal and Russian peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House to discuss domestic Patriot missile production and revived peace talks.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 12:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US and Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq following missile attack

US and Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq following missile attack

US and Saudi Arabian forces launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran-aligned militia sites across Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters following an Iranian missile attack on Jordan.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 11:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US strikes Iran-aligned groups in Iraq as conflict escalates

US strikes Iran-aligned groups in Iraq as conflict escalates

US forces launched airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq in response to drone attacks, as regional conflict impacted global oil markets.

News ·29 Jul 2026, 07:10 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Saudi Aramco shuts Jazan oil refinery following militant attack

Saudi Aramco shuts Jazan oil refinery following militant attack

Saudi Aramco shut down its 400,000 barrel-per-day Jizan oil refinery following a militant strike by Yemen's Houthi forces, adding pressure to the global fuel market.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 02:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker

Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker

Hostilities flared across the Middle East as the US military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and Saudi defense forces intercepted drones targeting infrastructure.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukraine strikes Iranian cargo ship as Kyiv and Middle East wars converge

Ukraine strikes Iranian cargo ship as Kyiv and Middle East wars converge

Ukraine has targeted ships transporting military cargo in the Caspian Sea, marking a convergence between European and Middle Eastern conflicts as Tehran weighs retaliation.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 01:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump eulogizes Lindsey Graham at Washington funeral, lauds his service

Trump eulogizes Lindsey Graham at Washington funeral, lauds his service

President Donald Trump delivered a eulogy for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral, blending personal anecdotes with praise for his foreign-policy clout.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Donald Trump falls asleep during Lindsey Graham funeral eulogy

Donald Trump falls asleep during Lindsey Graham funeral eulogy

US President Donald Trump was spotted nodding off during the memorial service for late Senator Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 00:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director

Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director

The Senate is slated to vote on confirming Jay Clayton as director of the nation's intelligence agencies amid sharp partisan division over his nomination.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 22:09 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump, Netanyahu and Zelenskiy attend Lindsey Graham funeral

Trump, Netanyahu and Zelenskiy attend Lindsey Graham funeral

World leaders and U.S. officials converged in Washington to honor late Senator Lindsey Graham at memorial services highlighting his foreign policy legacy.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 22:07 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest human rights criticism

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest human rights criticism

The US delegation abruptly walked out on the French ambassador during a UN Security Council meeting amid a bitter feud over human rights leadership.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 21:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Zelenskyy thanks Trump at White House meeting to discuss Patriot missiles

Zelenskyy thanks Trump at White House meeting to discuss Patriot missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the White House to meet Donald Trump for talks regarding defense and diplomatic measures.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 19:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oman presents Iran with GCC-backed plan for voluntary Hormuz fees

Oman presents Iran with GCC-backed plan for voluntary Hormuz fees

Oman has delivered a GCC-backed proposal to Iran suggesting joint supervision of the Strait of Hormuz and voluntary navigation fees to help resolve ongoing trade disruptions.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 18:05 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Josko Gvardiol signs new contract with Manchester City

Josko Gvardiol signs new contract with Manchester City

Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol has signed a contract extension with Manchester City running until the summer of 2031, ending speculation about interest from European rivals.

News ·28 Jul 2026, 15:14 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Gaurav Gogoi slams paper leak bill amendments as eyewash in Lok Sabha

Gaurav Gogoi slams paper leak bill amendments as eyewash in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi slammed the proposed anti-paper leak bill amendments as an eyewash in the Lok Sabha, arguing that the legislation fails to address systemic exam failures.

News ·28 Jul 2026, 14:18 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Parliament begins debate on anti-paper leak amendment bill

Parliament begins debate on anti-paper leak amendment bill

The Lok Sabha took up the Public Examinations Amendment Bill following a legislative breakthrough, sparking debate on exam malpractices and protests.

News ·28 Jul 2026, 12:22 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Kumamoto hit by 7.1 quake, tsunami warning issued for Ariake Sea

Kumamoto hit by 7.1 quake, tsunami warning issued for Ariake Sea

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu, prompting a tsunami advisory, transit suspensions and power outages.

News ·28 Jul 2026, 11:14 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Saransh Jain earns maiden India Test call-up for Sri Lanka series

Saransh Jain earns maiden India Test call-up for Sri Lanka series

Thirty-three-year-old off-spinner Saransh Jain has earned his maiden India Test call-up for the upcoming series in Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Washington Sundar.

News ·28 Jul 2026, 10:17 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Beyond The Valley festival unveils 2026 lineup with Black Eyed Peas and John Summit

Beyond The Valley festival unveils 2026 lineup with Black Eyed Peas and John Summit

Beyond The Valley has revealed its upcoming lineup featuring headliners Black Eyed Peas, John Summit, and Skepta in regional Victoria over the New Year period.

News ·28 Jul 2026, 10:12 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read