F-35 fighter jet crashes in San Diego and sparks fire on Miramar air base
2026-07-31
A fighter crashed in San Diego on Friday after suffering a “class A mishap,” according to officials., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Liberia sacks officials after record cocaine seizures worth $336 million
2026-07-31
The drug busts have intensified scrutiny of Liberia’s narcotics problem, with social media users, political commentators and local media calling for greater accountability from public officials and swift progress in the investigation.Continue Reading
Five wildfires still burn in Turkey as risk extends into next week
2026-07-31
Of 206 fires recorded since Wednesday, 202 had been brought under control by Friday, but some remained active across western and southern coasts, with high temperatures and strong winds forecast to persist across 10 provinces.Continue Reading
Russia lowered its 2030 electronics-independence target from 80% to 59%
2026-07-31
Russia has lowered its benchmark for technological independence. A revised government target now requires domestic hardware to make up 58.7% of state technology projects by 2030—down from the 80% Moscow had long promised—a reduction proposed by Russia’s own Ministry of Industry and Trade and set by a decree signed inContinue Reading
Individuals now drive nearly half of Ukraine’s bankruptcy cases
2026-07-31
Nearly half of the bankruptcy cases now moving through Ukraine’s commercial courts—45% of over 6,107—involve individuals and sole proprietors rather than companies, the Ministry of Justice reported on 30 July. Individuals could not legally file for bankruptcy in Ukraine until 2019. Ukraine’s bankruptcy law is being rebuilt around the EuropeanContinue Reading
Three-year roadmap proposed for Hamas disarmament in Gaza
2026-07-31
Under a US-backed proposal, Hamas and Israel would have 14 days to finalise Gaza’s political transition, NewsFeed Under a US-backed proposal, Hamas and Israel would have 14 days to finalise Gaza’s political transition before Hamas disarms and Israel begins withdrawing. The roadmap sets out a three-year transition to a demilitarisedContinue Reading
LIVE: Chopra, Nadeem and Pathirage meet in Commonwealth Games javelin final
2026-07-31
Follow live text updates and commentary stream coverage as India’s Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem face-off., Follow live text updates and commentary stream coverage as India’s Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem faceoff. Gold medallist India’s Neeraj Chopra celebrates on the podium with his medal after winning the finalContinue Reading
Taiwan’s economy grows 12.92% in second quarter on AI demand
2026-07-31
Taiwan’s economy grows 12.92% in second quarter on AI demandContinue Reading
Russia and Ukraine report casualties as they continue to trade attacks
2026-07-31
Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa., Ukraine has hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia strikes Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa. Russia and Ukraine have exchanged more overnight attacks causing casualties on both sides, say localContinue Reading
Turkiye’s Davutoglu steps back from politics: A timeline of his career
2026-07-31
Ahmet Davutoglu, a former Turkish PM and Erdogan ally-turned-critic, has stepped down from politics., Ahmet Davutoglu, a former Prime Minister of Turkiye, has announced he is stepping down from politics and dissolving his party this week. Once one of the leading figures in the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP),Continue Reading
FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup to private investors has not been well received – but can they pull it off?
2026-07-31
Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial operations to private investors faces fierce opposition from UEFA, which could potentially have enough votes to block the proposal., Read MoreContinue Reading
Transcript: The Traitor Blurted Out Vile Plot to Censor ABC—and It Backfired
2026-07-31
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the July 31 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic, produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. It’s been a while sinceContinue Reading
TSA discovers five stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a traveler’s luggage in Alabama
2026-07-31
TSA officers got quite the surprise at Alabama’s Gulf Shores International Airport (JKA) when they discovered a passenger trying to carry “a stolen historic relic” in their checked luggage — Civil War-era cannonballs wrapped in paper towels., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading