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Kamchatka: Russian authorities have cancelled tsunami warning issued for the Kamchatka Peninsula after a strong earthquake struck near the Kuril Islands on August 3. The magnitude 7.0 earthquake, confirmed by both Russia’s Ministry for Emergency Services and the US Geological Survey, had earlier triggered safety alerts along the coastline, urging residents to stay clear of the shore. However, wave heights were later assessed as minimal, prompting the cancellation. The seismic activity has been linked to another rare geological event: the eruption of the long-dormant Krasheninnikov Volcano. According to Russian scientists, this marks the first confirmed eruption in over 600 years.…

Rome: The Pope Leo Catholic youth gathering has brought together a vast crowd at Tor Vergata on the outskirts of Rome, where the pontiff has urged young people to seek justice, serve the poor, and help build a more humane world. The event forms part of the Catholic Holy Year celebrations and marks the most attended event so far under the current papacy. Pope Leo has drawn young participants from over 146 countries who gathered under the summer sun, many wearing colourful bandanas to shield themselves from the heat, which reached nearly 30 degrees. Celsius. Water cannons were used by…

Colombia: Colombia’s former President Álvaro Uribe has become the first ex-head of state in the country to be convicted of criminal charges. Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest after being found guilty of witness tampering and fraud. In addition to the sentence, the 73-year-old has been barred from holding public office and ordered to pay a fine of $578,000 (£435,000). Uribe, who served as president from 2002 to 2010, remains a polarising figure in Colombian politics. Uribe has maintained his innocence and said that he will appeal the conviction, claiming the charges were politically motivated. The…

San Francisco: The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has revived a key part of a lawsuit against X, formerly Twitter, related to child pornography. The court ruled that X must face a negligence claim for failing to promptly report a video showing explicit images of minors to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The lawsuit was originally dismissed in December 2023 but was partially reinstated on August 1, 2025. The case involves two minors, referred to as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2, who were tricked on SnapChat into sharing explicit images…

San Francisco: Apple has posted a better-than-expected revenue forecast for the quarter ending in September, lifting its share price in after-hours trading. Despite facing a projected cost of $1.1 billion (£829 million) due to US tariffs, the company expects revenue growth in the ‘mid to high single digits’, which would outpace analysts’ projected 3.27 percent increase to $98.04 billion (£73.9 billion), according to LSEG. For its fiscal third quarter, which ended on June 28, Apple reported revenue of $94.04 billion (£70.8 billion), marking a 10 percent year-on-year increase and exceeding analyst estimates of $89.54 billion (£67.4 billion). Earnings per share…

Ohio: A groundbreaking medical milestone has occurred in Ohio, United States, where the oldest baby born from frozen embryo has been delivered after the embryo was preserved for over 30 years. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born on July 26, 2025, following the transfer of a cryopreserved embryo that had been stored since 1994. The embryo originally belonged to Linda Archerd, now 62, who underwent in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in the early 1990s. Of the four embryos created, one led to the birth of her daughter, while the remaining three were frozen embryos and cryopreserved. Years later, following her divorce, Archerd…

Beijing: Extreme rainfall in China has caused devastating floods across the northern regions, leading to widespread destruction, displacement, and loss of life. Torrential downpours over the past several days have overwhelmed drainage systems, submerged roads, and triggered landslides, especially in provinces like Hebei, Shanxi, and Inner Mongolia. According to local authorities, dozens of people have lost their lives due to the intense rainfall in China, while many others remain missing. Emergency services have been working around the clock to rescue stranded residents and deliver essential supplies to flood-hit areas. Thousands have been evacuated from low-lying regions, and temporary shelters have…

Sydney: Australia has passed a new law that slashes student loans by 20 percent, easing financial pressure on millions of citizens. The legislation is part of the Labour government’s efforts to address the rising cost of living and support younger generations. It also underscores a commitment to making education more accessible and reducing the financial barriers faced by students. The new law, passed on July 31, eliminates over $10.05 billion (£7.8 billion) in student debt, impacting nearly 3 million Australians. The move fulfills a key campaign promise by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labour Party and marks the first legislative success…

Seattle: Starbucks has announced it will phase out its Starbucks pickup‑only stores, citing a lack of warmth and human engagement that defines the brand. These compact, mobile order–only outlets, about 90 in the US, were introduced to offer a quick, transactional experience. However, CEO Brian Niccol has stressed that this model does not deliver the welcoming atmosphere Starbucks customers expect. The US pickup‑only format accounted for nearly one-third of transactions via mobile ordering, which the company will continue to support through its traditional cafes. The operational model contributed to a 2 percent decline in same-store sales in the US during the…

Petropavlosk: A powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East has shaken the Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings and coastal evacuations across the Pacific. The magnitude 8.8 quake struck offshore near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, with waves of up to 4 metres reported in affected areas. Authorities confirmed several injuries in Kamchatka, where buildings sustained structural damage. Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov stated that it was the strongest earthquake the region has experienced in decades. Russia’s emergency response teams have urged residents to avoid low-lying coastal areas due to the tsunami risk. The earthquake in Russia, recorded at a shallow depth of 19.3 kilometres, was followed…