France24 25m

Russia issues international wanted notice against Telegram founder Pavel Durov for aiding terrorism

Moscow on Wednesday said it had issued an international wanted notice for Russian-born Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for "complicity in terrorism". Russian security services accused Durov of failing to remove "channels, chats and bots" on the popular messaging platform allegedly used by Ukraine to recru»»»

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RT 38m

Iran demands ‘restitution’ for Kiev’s deadly attack

Iran has demanded compensation from Ukraine over a deadly strike on a cargo ship after Kiev’s foreign minister initially claimed that “Iran has no standing to pretend to be a victim,” only to call Tehran a day later and assure it that the attack was unintentional and that Kiev did not seek escalati»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 48m

Media Review: July 29

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION The presidential election will be held on October 25, with a possible second round of voting on November 1, Bulgarian media report. This emerged after the floor leaders of the parliamentary groups met on Wednesday morning. The date is expected to be put to the vote in the Nati»»»

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Gulf News 60m

Stray dog attack in Northern Jordan injures 12, including children, sparks concern over rising stray population

Dubai: A stray dog injured 12 people, including young children and elderly residents, after attacking pedestrians in a town in northern Jordan before authorities tracked down and killed the animal, officials said. The attacks unfolded on Monday in Kafr Al Maa, a rural town located in the Al Kourah »»»

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Business-review 1h

Better fares, bigger city breaks: European cities Romanians are choosing this summer

The figures suggest that Romanian travelers continue to seek the best value when planning their summer holidays, with many of the cities recording the strongest passenger growth also benefiting from lower ticket prices. “This summer, Romanian travellers are proving to be both price-conscious and in»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Djokovic to play at Riyadh exhibition tournament

RIYADH - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic will be competing at this season's Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the organisers announced on Tuesday. The October 21-24 tournament will also feature Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Alex de Min»»»

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France24 1h

Eye on Africa - Chad to withdraw from International Criminal Court

In tonight's edition: Chad is pulling out of the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against Africa. Also, in Madagascar, nearly 200 people have been reported missing this year. Finally, centuries-old medinas in the Comoros have gained UNESCO World Heritage status. Produced by Clariss»»»

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France24 1h

France braces for fresh evacuations as Spain eases wildfire restrictions

Residents began returning to fire-ravaged communities west of Madrid after officials lifted some evacuation orders, while authorities in southwestern France warned a looming heatwave could reignite major blazes and force thousands more from their homes. Spanish residents forced to flee some of the »»»

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France24 1h

At least 13 dead in Japan after powerful earthquake

After a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan on July 28, the country's Prime Minister said thirteen people had died, including five in a factory, so far and many were injured. The rescue work is ongoing to find those still missing. The earthquake struck the Kumamoto area on the southern main islan»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Americana Restaurants to open up to 130 new outlets in 2026 as first-half profit jumps 59%

Sharjah: The region's biggest restaurant operator, Americana Restaurants, expects to add 120 to 130 new restaurants by the end of 2026 after reporting stronger earnings in the first half of the year, driven by higher sales, menu innovation and continued expansion. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Progressive Bulgaria Subjected to Unprecedented, Fierce Attacks From All Sides, Group Says in Declaration

In a declaration read out in Parliament on Wednesday, the Progressive Bulgaria group said that the attacks against them in the first three months of the Rumen Radev Government have been unprecedented, fierce, intense, and coming from all sides. "One could easily be misled into thinking the criticis»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Drone footage reveals scorched forests after France wildfire

Dubai: Aerial footage has revealed vast stretches of charred pine forest in southwestern France's Gironde region after one of the country's most destructive wildfires in recent years. The blaze has been stabilised, meaning it is no longer advancing, according to Sophie Brocas, the French government»»»

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Arab News 2h

UK PM Burnham to set out first steps on social care in speech

LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will on Wednesday pledge to overhaul the adult social care system, offering to work with other parties to better fund a service that can cost families hundreds of thousands of pounds. Burnham became prime minister last week, and has enjoyed a bounce in th»»»

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Arab News 2h

West Bank violence, annexation ‘only getting worse’: UN

GENEVA: Two years after the International Court of Justice said Israel’s occupation of the West Bank was unlawful, settler violence and territorial annexation is “only getting worse,” the UN said Wednesday. “With attacks by Israeli settlers, and the creation of settlements and outposts, hitting an »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Justice Minister Seeks Disciplinary Proceedings against Second Notary over Varna Illegal Construction Case

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov has sought disciplinary proceedings against a second notary over the Baba Alino case, proposing that the Chair of the Council of Notaries at the Notary Chamber initiate proceedings against Zhelyo Kostov, the Justice Ministry said on Wednesday. Kostov is the second »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Planning a Dubai trip? Indian travellers can now book Burj Khalifa tickets using UPI

Dubai: Indian travellers planning a trip to Dubai can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets for At the Top, Burj Khalifa online, making it easier to plan their visit before arriving in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new payment opti»»»

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Arab News 2h

Historic Accor Arena in Paris to close out Esports World Cup 2026 with Counter-Strike 2 Championship final

PARIS: The Esports World Cup 2026 will conclude with the Counter-Strike 2 Championship final at Paris’ historic Accor Arena, where one of esports’ most iconic titles returns to one of its most celebrated venues, crowning the Club Champion and bringing the world’s largest esports and gaming event to»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Lebanon arrests man suspected of transferring money to IS in Syria

Lebanese security forces have arrested a man accused of transferring nearly half a million dollars to the Islamic State group in neighboring Syria, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. Forces "arrested a man who had stolen $400,000 from his father's safe, and investigations showed that he had t»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Bangladesh ex-premier Hasina vows to return despite fearing for life

New Delhi: Bangladesh's fugitive ex-premier Sheikh Hasina told AFP she was determined to return to her country by December despite fearing for her life. "I may be killed. I may be arrested. I may be sent to prison," Hasina, 78, said in an emailed response to questions by AFP. "I am fully aware of m»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Deputy Alisher Kozuev appointed President of Kara-Suu Football Club - | 24.KG

Alisher Kozuev, a deputy of the 7th and 8th convocations of the Zhogorku Kenesh, has been elected President of the Kara-Suu Football Club. Nursultan Kadyrbekov has been appointed as the club’s director. The new management team was introduced on July 28 during a working meeting attended by represent»»»

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Arab News 2h

Esports Nations Cup 2026 reveals latest rosters for PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG MOBILE, VALORANT, and Street Fighter 6

RIYADH: The Esports Foundation has unveiled the latest roster developments across PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUGB MOBILE, VALORANT, and Street Fighter 6 for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, the global country-based competition set to debut in Riyadh from Nov. 2 to 29. With the confirmed national rosters ann»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial

The man on trial in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie chose Tuesday not to testify or call any witnesses in the federal terrorism case, which is expected to head to the jury as soon as Wednesday. Hadi Matar's lawyer told the court that the 28-year-old — who already has been convicted of state-level at»»»

Naharnet 3h

Investigators find apparent claim of responsibility after Berlin Pride attack

Investigators have found what appears to be a claim of responsibility by the suspect in the fatal attack near Berlin's Pride festival, German authorities said Tuesday. The 21-year-old suspect, Abdul Rahman Ballout, was killed in a confrontation with police on Sunday, the day after investigators say»»»

Gulf News 3h

Fatima Al Awadhi becomes youngest Arab to reach over 7,000 metres, first Emirati to summit Lenin Peak

Abu Dhabi: Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi, 19, has achieved a historic milestone for the UAE, becoming the youngest Arab to reach an elevation of over 7,000 metres and the first Emirati to summit Lenin Peak (7,134 metres) in the Pamir Mountains of Kyrgyzstan on 18th July 2026. Get»»»

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Novinite 3h

OLAF Detects €2.1 Billion in Irregular EU Spending During 2025

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) identified irregularities involving €2.1 billion in European Union funds during 2025, according to a new report published by the European Commission. The report recorded more than 13,000 cases of irregularities affecting the EU budget over the course of the yea»»»

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Arab News 3h

Usman Nurmagomedov to defend lightweight belt against Archie Colgan at PFL New York

DUBAI: The Professional Fighters League has announced the full card for PFL New York Presented by Arkham for Friday, July 31, at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York. Headlining the 11-fight slate is an intriguing battle of undefeated fighters for the PFL lightweight world championship belt betwe»»»

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UPI 3h

Reports: Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3M Carroll judgment - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million judgment to writer E. Jean Carroll. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has reportedly asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million judgment awarded »»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Infant mortality in Kyrgyzstan: 666 children die for 5 months of 2026 - | 24.KG

A total of 666 children under 12 months old died in Kyrgyzstan from January to May 2026, a report from the National Statistical Committee says. The figure was 675 infant deaths during the same period in 2025. The main causes of infant mortality during the reporting period were: Earlier, the Ministr»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Two Qatari contestants join international ‘Awwal Al-Awael’ Quran competition

Doha, Qatar: Two Qatari contestants are competing in the qualifying rounds of the third edition of the international “Awwal Al-Awael” Quran Competition, which brings together elite Quran memorisers from around the world. The competition, the international branch of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bi»»»

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Actmedia 4h

Government Accuses PSD of Undermining Romania’s Interests

The Romanian Government responded on Tuesday to accusations made by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after the party challenged in court 12 government decisions adopted by the caretaker Cabinet. The Executive argues that three of the contested decisions are National Recovery and Resilience Plan (P»»»

Actmedia 4h

PSD Files Criminal Complaint Against Bolojan Government

Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Monday that it has filed a criminal complaint against the caretaker government led by Ilie Bolojan, accusing it of exceeding its constitutional powers by adopting government decisions that it claims fall outside the authority of a dismissed cabin»»»

Actmedia 4h

Romania launches consultations on electoral reform package aligned with EU rules

Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) President Adrian Tutuianu met representatives of the PSD, PNL, USR, POT, UDMR, S.O.S. Romania, AUR, the parliamentary group of national minorities and the United for Romania parliamentary group on Tuesday to discuss a package of electoral legislation reforms.Acco»»»

BNE 4h

Ivan Aivazovsky and the cultural front of the Russia-Ukraine War

In the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, few historical figures are as awkwardly placed as artist Ivan Aivazovsky. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, on the Black Sea coast in 1817, the city of Aivazovsky’s birth now under Russian occupation but still internationally recognised as part of Ukraine. In »»»

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BNE 4h

Ivan Aivazovsky and the cultural front of the Russia-Ukraine War

In the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, few historical figures are as awkwardly placed as artist Ivan Aivazovsky. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, on the Black Sea coast in 1817, the city of Aivazovsky’s birth now under Russian occupation but still internationally recognised as part of Ukraine. In »»»

intellinews.com
24 News Agency 5h

Karakol resident sentenced to 2 years in prison for failing to pay child support - | 24.KG

The Karakol City Court found a local resident guilty of long-term evasion of child support payments. He was sentenced to two years in prison with one year of probation supervision. According to the prosecutor’s office, the man accumulated child support arrears amounting to 309,000 soms. A criminal »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Search for survivors after powerful Japan quake kills 13

Kumamoto, Japan: A major earthquake in Japan that all but destroyed a shopping mall killed at least 13 people, officials said Wednesday, as rescuers struggled to reach survivors feared trapped in the wreckage. The 7.1-magnitude tremor on Tuesday flattened homes, triggered fires, ruptured bridges an»»»

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Al Majalla 6h

Karim Khan and the fate of the International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been dogged by controversy ever since it issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant in November 2024. The issuer was the ICC’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan, a British lawyer, who has»»»

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Arab News 6h

Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall

KUMAMOTO, Japan: Rescuers were frantically searching on Wednesday for survivors of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that shook southern Japan, killing at least 13 people, knocking out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads across the region. Eight people were pulled alive from the rubble of a pa»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

President Iotova to Make Statement on 2026 State Budget Act

Bulgaria's President Iliana Iotova will make a statement regarding the 2026 State Budget Act later on Wednesday, the head of State's Press Secretariat said. On Tuesday, Continue the Change submitted a petition calling on the President to veto the 2026 State Budget Act. The petition was signed by mo»»»

bta.bg
The Budapest Times 7h

Reservists match active soldiers, top general says after US exercise

Hungarian reservists who participated in the Combat Readiness Exercise 26 international exercise held in the United States demonstrated that their preparedness, discipline, and professional competence are in no way inferior to those of active-duty personnel, the Chief of the General Staff of the Hu»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Is El Niño making Europe's wildfires worse? What it means for the Gulf

Dubai: The flames racing across southern Europe this summer are not unusual. Their scale is. From France and Spain to Algeria and Tunisia, firefighters have battled wildfires that have forced thousands from their homes, destroyed forests and stretched emergency services across the Mediterranean. Ge»»»

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RT 8h

Chinese memory-chip maker CXMT delivers blockbuster IPO

China’s largest memory-chip maker, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), has become the mainland’s most valuable listed company after its shares jumped more than five fold on their market debut. The company raised 57.9 billion yuan ($8.6 billion) in Asia’s biggest IPO of the year on Monday. Its shar»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 8h

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Capitol, moving forward on the legislation to penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports after more th»»»

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RT 9h

Japan earthquake destroys shopping mall, killing multiple people (VIDEOS)

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan’s southern Kyushu region, causing extensive damage and killing “a considerable number of people,” according to local media. The quake struck just before 4:30 PM local time on Tuesday, with its epicenter around 20 km south of Kumamot»»»

rt.com
RT 10h

Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iraq

American and Saudi warplanes have carried out joint strikes against alleged Iran-aligned militia sites across eastern Iraq, according to US Central Command. CENTCOM said on Tuesday that American and Saudi fighter aircraft had targeted multiple logistics and weapons facilities used by groups alleged»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 10h

Life in prison for US teenager who shot dead four people at school

A teenager who shot dead four people at a high school in the southern US state of Georgia with a gun his father gave him as a Christmas present was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. Colt Gray, 16, pleaded guilty to carrying out the September 2024 attack at Apalachee High School in the town of»»»

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UPI 10h

Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to life without parole - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Student Jose Ortiz, right, accepts an embrace from chaplain Ronald Clark, left at a makeshift memorial one day after a deadly school shooting in 2024 at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga. Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced to life in prison without parole Tuesday for the shootings. Photo by Er»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Top 10 tallest under-construction skyscrapers in the UAE (2026)

The UAE continues to lead the global skyscraper race, driven by private investors. As of July 2026, six of the world's 20 tallest buildings under construction are in Dubai, reinforcing the emirate's position as the Middle East's skyscraper capital, according to Skyscraper Center. Get — updated fast»»»

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UPI 11h

Report: Healthcare issues at major ICE facility put people ‘at serious risk' - UPI.com

People rally in June 2025 in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles. A new report says that inadequate healthcare for those held at the nearby California City Detention Center put people at serious risk. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI |»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Spain lets wildfire evacuees return but France fears flames spreading

Spanish residents forced to flee some of the worst wildfires in living memory began returning to their homes on Tuesday but thousands more were ordered to leave in France over fears that a looming heatwave would prevent containment of fires that have ripped through the country's southwest. Get upda»»»

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