Brazil's congress passed a controversial environmental bill, weakening environmental safeguards and prompting outrage from activists. Dubbed the "devastation bill," it streamlines environmental licensing, allowing self-declaration for many projects, potentially leading to widespread deforestation and harming Indigenous communities. President Lula da Silva can veto it, but congress might overturn...
Switzerland's Patriot air defense system delivery from the US has been delayed due to reprioritization to support Ukraine. The Pentagon notified Bern that deliveries, originally slated for 2026-2028, are delayed to replace systems sent by other European nations to Ukraine. This decision comes amid Ukraine's urgent need for...
A Chinese university expelled a female student for "improper interactions" with a foreign man, sparking outrage online. The university cited a violation of rules against actions "damaging national dignity," but details remain scarce. Critics slammed the expulsion as overly harsh, raising concerns about gender bias and excessive nationalism....
Donald Trump threatened to sue the Wall Street Journal, News Corp, and Rupert Murdoch over an article detailing a birthday letter allegedly written by Trump to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Trump calls the article "false, malicious, and defamatory," claiming he warned them beforehand. The article's publication follows ongoing...
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze rejected the EU's ultimatum to suspend Georgia's visa-free travel status. The EU demanded Tbilisi repeal its controversial foreign agents law and uphold freedom of expression by the end of August. This follows recent crackdowns on protests and imprisonment of opposition figures, raising concerns...
Torrential rains have caused widespread devastation in South Korea, resulting in four deaths and over 1,300 evacuations. The downpour, described as a once-in-a-century event in some areas, has led to submerged homes and vehicles. Seosan city was particularly hard hit, receiving over 400mm of rain in just 12...
Two U.S. intelligence sources confirmed to CBS News that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was injured during an Israeli attack last month. Iranian state media reports, corroborated by the sources, indicate Pezeshkian sustained leg injuries while escaping a Supreme National Security Council meeting targeted by the Israeli strike. While...
The House is expected to approve President Trump's request to reclaim approximately $9 billion in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid. This marks the first successful presidential rescissions request in decades, bypassing typical bipartisan processes. Republicans view the programs as bloated, while Democrats express concerns about the...
Andy Byron issued a public apology on July 17, 2025, following the viral circulation of a video showing him at a Coldplay concert. He acknowledged a "deeply personal mistake," apologized to his family and company, and accepted full responsibility for his actions. Byron expressed concern over the privacy violation...
Felix Baumgartner, renowned for his 2012 record-breaking jump from the edge of space, died at age 56 in a paragliding accident in Italy. The Austrian daredevil, known as "Fearless Felix," reportedly suffered a medical issue mid-flight near Porto Sant'Elpidio. Mayor Massimiliano Ciarpella expressed condolences, describing Baumgartner as a...
