European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen demanded «swift returns» of migrants from the Spanish city of Ceuta

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stressed that at present the EU is focused on the tasks of militarization, «demonization» of Russia and preparations for war with it

Shares turned upward following the release of the company’s financial results under International Financial Reporting Standards for the first half of the year

Revenue rose by 28% in the reporting period to $8.3 bln

In late June, Nornickel shareholders decided against paying dividends for 2025

According to the media outlet, several people, including a Turkish citizen, were detained on suspicion of her murder

According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, Russia expects Spain to resolve the issue while complying with legal norms and the principles of humanity

Governor Jose Alejandro Teran said that the earthquake affected 8.55% of the state

[United States Senate] WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to take swift action to protect women and infants from the deadly impact of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Africa. The Senators called on the Trump Administration to promptly use congressionally appropriated funds for voluntary family planning programming to distribute already purchased family planning

Varanasi is launching India's first urban public transport ropeway soon. This aerial system will connect the railway station with Godowlia Chowk. It promises to significantly reduce travel times and ease traffic congestion. The project serves as a test case for aerial mobility in heritage cities. This innovative transport model could influence future urban development across India.

India condemned Pakistan's admission of training and arming militants who have turned against the state. The Ministry of External Affairs also criticized Pakistan's harsh crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Over forty civilians were reportedly killed during the violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations. India stated that Pakistan's actions exposed its disdain for the region's innocent inhabitants.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan President João Lourenço has been invited to visit Gambia following talks with a special envoy in Luanda.

[The Point] President Adama Barrow will host the President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, for a State Visit to The Gambia from 30th July to 2nd August 2026, aimed at strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday, July 30, received a bipartisan United States Congressional delegation led by Representative Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

First Nations leaders and opposition politicians brought their calls for a public inquiry into Ontario's province’s wildfire response to Queen’s Park. Progressive Conservative cabinet ministers have defended their government’s efforts to fight the fires, but made no promises to deliver a sweeping public review.

A new locking system was supposed to make 381 Bagot St. safer, but after months of delays residents are still waiting for it. Meanwhile, the troubled social housing highrise continues to rack up more police calls than any other residential address in Kingston.

The Superior Court of Quebec has granted Health Canada a permanent injunction against Canlab Research to prevent the company from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in Canada.

Early on July 12, Robby Gaudet was hanging out in a public park across from the homeless shelter where he was staying. The next thing he knew he was shot four times. The shooting has highlighted the vulnerability of unhoused people who spend most of their lives out in the open.

A car driver and his family were shocked when their vehicle came face-to-face with a bus driving against traffic after allegedly making an illegal U-turn.The near miss occurred at the junction of Woodlands Avenue 2 and Avenue 5 at about 8.25pm on Thursday (July 30).Sameem, 45, told AsiaOne that he was turning right into Avenue 5 when bus service 901 suddenly appeared in his lane.Fortunately, he reacted in time by slowing down, preventing a collision.«Had I not been alert, I believe I will not be here now,» the private-hire driver said, revealing that his three children and brother-in-law were in the car.Dashcam footage posted by Sameem on TikTok shows that service 901 had turned into Avenue 5 instead of keeping straight on Avenue 2 to reach its next stop.The bus then makes a U-turn and goes against the flow of traffic on Avenue 5 to turn back into Avenue 2.[embed]https://www.tiktok.com/@love1111011/video/7668316947041520916[/embed]Sameem claimed that the bus captain did not sound the horn to warn oncoming vehicles.

Firms in the services sector here are upbeat about business conditions over the next six months due to upcoming major events such as the F1 Singapore Grand Prix in October and artificial intelligence (AI)-related demand, a survey has found.The Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat) polled a total of 1,600 businesses which accounted for about 70 per cent of the operating revenue in their respective industry.The poll was conducted between June and July.They were asked to indicate their expectations of the business situation and other indicators such as operating revenue and employment.The Business Expectations survey for the services sector released on Friday (July 31), found that a weighted 19 per cent of firms were upbeat about business conditions, while 6 per cent anticipated weaker conditions.Among them, companies in accommodation and wholesale trade were most positive, followed by those in recreational, community and personal services, and in administrative and support services.

In the first seven months of 2026, at least $983,000 have been lost to a scam which tricked victims into believing that they had won online «lucky draws».In a statement on Friday (July 31), police warned against the scam, saying that at least 254 cases have been reported so far.Victims were told they had to pay for various «fees» to claim their winnings from participating in quizzes, livestream scratch card or lottery promotions.One modus operandi involved the impersonation of a popular Malaysian influencer, said police.Scammers created Facebook posts or short-form videos that appeared to originate from the influencer, which promoted a quiz with a cash prize.Victims were asked to contact the influencer via WhatsApp or to provide their contact details. Once engaged, victims were told they had won, and asked to pay «processing fees», «admin fees», or other fabricated charges.In some cases, a second scammer claiming to be from Maybank would ask the victim for additional transfers, saying that the money was «stuck» or an «activation fee» was required.

Traffic leaving the Capital Region has been relatively light today, although many Reykjavík residents are undoubtedly preparing for the upcoming Verslunarmannahelgi (August Bank Holiday) weekend, Iceland's busiest travel weekend of the year.

Chaotic scenes unfolded in parliament Friday after a technical breakdown left MPs unable to use their microphones, forcing the session to be abandoned early. Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman was quick to alert IT technicians to t he fault, but despite their best efforts, the glitch could not be fixed in time — leaving officials […] The post Parliament session cut short after microphones break down — forcing MPs to reconvene on Monday appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Senior Chief Malemia has been sentenced to 21 years behind bars after being convicted of having sexual relations with a young girl and helping to arrange an abortion for her — in a case that has scandalised the nation. The Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in Z omba delivered the damning verdict today, with Magistrate Elijah […] The post Chief Malemia jailed for 21 years over sex with minor, abortion case: Malawi justice appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Copyright Society of Malawi (Cosoma) has moved to shut out media representatives from a high-stakes rescheduled meeting with Akometsi Limited and Madness Entertainment, sparking questions over transparency. In a letter to Counsel Henry Mvula dated 31 July, Cosoma confirmed the crunch talks would go ahead on Monday, 3 August at 10am — but only […] The post Cosoma bars media from key meeting with Akometsi and Madness Entertainment appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

  Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has hit out furiously after a leaked letter from the Auditor-General exposing audit queries worth over K5 billion made its way into the public domain — insisting the explosive document does not prove a single kwacha of public money has been mismanaged. Speaking at the […] The post Ben Phiri slams ‘unacceptable’ leak of bombshell K5bn audit letter — takestakes sly swipe at Finance Minister over control of Audit Office appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former National Intelligence Service (NIS) director Dokani Ngwira has finally broken his silence before Parliament, insisting he played no part in arrangements surrounding Vice-President Dr Saulos Chilima’s fateful final journey — before the aircraft carrying him plunged from the sky, killing all nine people on board. “I did not take part in matters concerning the […] The post ‘They have succeeded in killing Chilima’: Ex-spy chief lays bare chaos and grief at crash site in explosive testimony appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

GOP Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina) are blocking Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general.

[Liberian Investigator] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has dismissed or suspended senior officials at Roberts International Airport, the Liberia National Police, the National Security Agency, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection over the country's two record cocaine seizures, and ordered that those implicated be turned over for prosecution.