Last Saturday, the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph published an article about whaling in Iceland. The story included interviews with Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Hvalur hf., Haraldur Ólafsson, chairman of Heimssýn, and a person identified only as "a spokesperson for the Icelandic government."

"In reality, it's nothing short of vandalism," says Birna Mjöll Atladóttir, owner of Hotel Breiðavík near Látrabjarg in Iceland's Westfjords, after three large tour groups canceled more than 75 room bookings for the days surrounding next month's total solar eclipse.

A devastating landslide near the Wayanad tunnel construction site has claimed lives and injured several people. Rescue operations are ongoing for those still missing after the mudslide near Meenakshi Bridge. Videos captured the terrifying moments as mud and debris rushed downhill, engulfing vehicles. The state government alleges contractors ignored repeated safety warnings regarding excavated soil. Opposition leaders are calling for a thorough investigation into potential criminal negligence.

A deadly Wayanad landslide claimed three lives and left several missing. Siya Goyal, accused in a murder, reportedly married her alleged lover before the crime. Explosions near French President Macron's hotel in Syria wounded eighteen people. Prime Minister Modi highlighted India and Indonesia's role in the Indo-Pacific region. Iran mocked the United States after its FIFA World Cup elimination.

[CAF] Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says his side will remain true to its identity when it takes on the reigning world champions, Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday evening, insisting his players will focus on their own game rather than the stature of their star-studded opponents.

Singapore is setting aside $800 million over the next five years as part of efforts to unlock new possibilities to transform the transport ecosystem so as to strengthen its global connectivity and competitiveness.The planned investment, under the National Research Foundation's Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2030, was announced by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow in Parliament on Tuesday (July 7), as he spoke in support of a motion on reinforcing Singapore's position as a global transport hub.Explaining the impetus, Siow noted that transport is one of Singapore's largest economic sectors, contributing about a tenth of its gross domestic product (GDP), and 7 per cent of jobs held by Singaporeans. The sector keeps people and goods moving by air, land and sea.«Transport is the foundation on which our economy is built,» Siow said, as he recapped the Economic Strategy Review's recommendation that Singapore must further strengthen its role as a connected global hub.

Five workers had previously filed unpaid wage claims against KPA Engineering in 2025, prior to the incident on June 22 when over 100 migrant workers approached the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), said Dr Tan See Leng.In a written parliamentary reply on Tuesday (July 7), the Minister for Manpower said MOM has an existing framework to proactively monitor salary-related risks and protect workers.He was responding to questions raised by Yio Chu Kang SMC MP Yip Hon Weng and Chua Chu Kang GRC MP Choo Pei Ling.Dr Tan referenced the recent incident involving 407 workers from KPA Engineering, SK Industries, and VVR Plant Engineering, who approached MOM and the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) with long-term unpaid salary claims.

Over the past three years, about 85 per cent of full-time national servicemen (NSFs) transport operators attained their civilian driving licence, said Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing on Tuesday (July 7).Chan, who is also Coordinating Minister for Public Services, was replying to a parliamentary question by Workers' Party MP Kenneth Tiong (Aljunied GRC), who asked for the number of NSFs who get civilian driving licences through NS annually.The first-term MP also asked if the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) would consider extending driver training and civilian licensing to NSFs in vocations with periods of low operational activity, and whether those who pass their Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) driving test can convert their qualification on the same probationary terms as new civilian drivers, in lieu of the mileage requirement tied to licence conversion.In his reply, the defence minister reiterated that NSFs' priority must be their military duties and operational training so as to meet the SAF's operational requirements.

African Union Commission Chairman Mahamoud Ali Youssouf stressed that mutual investments would be discussed at the third Russia-Africa summit in October 2026

Investigations revealed that in 2022, to maintain the Kiev regime’s control over Mariupol, the defendants organized a ring blockade of the city’s northern sector

Director General of the Russian Export Centre Veronika Nikishina described how the support is being provided and expressed confidence that it would contribute to Russia’s prosperity

Two strikes were conducted with Geran-4 Seeker UAVs against railway locomotives at stations near Pavlograd and Sinelnikovo

The blueprint envisages the implementation of projects related to the modernization of the marine economy and the fishing industry

“I still don’t know why the people who killed my wife did it. I honestly don’t know what they wanted.” Those were the heartbreaking words of Yamikani Bobe, the widower of slain medical doctor Dr Victoria Bobe, as he fought back tears while giving evidence before the High Court in Blantyre on Tuesday in the […] The post “I Still Don’t Know Why They Killed My Wife”: Husband Breaks Down as Dr Victoria Bobe Murder Trial Opens appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Indonesian President Subianto admits his admiration for India’s growth model, saying he is emulating it Read Full Article at RT.com

Two bombs exploded near French President Emmanuel Macron’s hotel in Damascus, wounding at least 18 people Read Full Article at RT.com

[New Times] Patricia Hajabakiga's story begins long before Rwanda's liberation of 1994. Born in 1956 in Nyanza District, Hajabakiga's earliest memories are marked not by stability, but by displacement, rupture, and loss that would later shape how she understood identity, belonging, and nationhood.

[New Times] Rwanda is expected to receive its first shipment of petroleum products sourced from Oman under new government-to-government supply agreements with Kenya and Tanzania in early August, a development the Minister of Trade and Industry, Antoine-Marie Kajangwe, says will strengthen the country's fuel security and support its ambition to become a regional petroleum distribution hub.

TEHRAN – Over the past two decades, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, contributed to the continuous release of prisoners of unintentional crimes, allocating a sum of 1.65 billion rials (around 97,000 dollars).

China has urged the US to end its Cuba blockade, condemning Washington’s “coercion and pressure” Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s Mirotvorets database has blacklisted Zbigniew Bogucki, the head of the Polish president’s office, amid an escalating row Read Full Article at RT.com

Americans are growing more skeptical of NATO, an internal poll seen by Politico suggests Read Full Article at RT.com

RT’s Sanchez Effect examines coverage of Russia’s latest strikes by Western media and the strategic significance of Konstantinovka Read Full Article at RT.com

RT reports from the West Bank as families of Palestinian children killed in raids and settler attacks seek justice Read Full Article at RT.com

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Several youths were arrested by plainclothes police officers along Harambee Avenue on Tuesday morning after they attempted to gather near the Office of the President as security agencies enforced heightened restrictions during the Saba Saba commemorations.

A landslide near Wayanad's tunnel project site caused significant destruction and panic. Two people died and seven others sustained injuries in the sudden debris flow. Several individuals remain missing after the devastating incident occurred near Meenakshi Bridge. Heavy rainfall and construction debris are under scrutiny as contributing factors. Rescue operations are ongoing to locate the missing and clear the affected area.

Vulnerable e-rickshaw batteries are being remotely disabled using Bluetooth apps. Government agencies have ordered app removals and initiated cybersecurity investigations. Experts state the issue lies in insecure battery system designs, not just specific applications. This vulnerability affects low-cost vehicles prioritizing affordability over digital security. The incidents highlight broader risks for connected transport systems and public safety.