Reporting across the world
Older reporting, page 221
Explore places in the news. Read the reporting behind each headline.
Newest report: 88d ago
No report published in the past day in this selection. Browse the archive or change the filters.
Explore by place
Select a marker to explore its reporting.
Loading the map…
The interactive globe couldn't load on this device. All the reports are available in the list.
Drag sideways to spin the globe, or focus it and use the arrow keys. Select a marker to read the story. Vertical swipes scroll the page.
Story list
-
European nations to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with investment plan
Uefa's 55 member associations vote to boycott the World Cup if Fifa proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions.
Places mentioned: Spain and 1 other place
-
Canada’s government needs a better role in disaster preparedness
This summer, Canada is once again on fire. Thousands have been evacuated. Smoke drifting south is exacerbating tensions between Canada and the U.S. government. And things are likely to get worse. The…
Places mentioned: Ottawa and 1 other place
-
Amazon's Zoox to begin charging for rides in Las Vegas after clearing NHTSA hurdle
The exemption allows Zoox to operate up to 2,500 vehicles annually for two years, subject to "enhanced, adaptable" oversight conditions.
Places mentioned: San Francisco
-
Trump floats pulling Blanche's AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave office
The Senate Judiciary Committee, which includes Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, postponed a vote on advancing Todd Blanche's AG nomination.
Places mentioned: Texas and 1 other place
-
US denies that IRGC destroyed three F-35s, after Iran claims it killed US soldiers -report
The IRGC said that the attack was in retaliation for strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on Wednesday evening.
Places mentioned: Iran
-
How Sawan Powers Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Local Micro-Economy In India
Behind Sawan's rituals lies a thriving seasonal economy, with temple markets, sweet shops, and small vendors seeing soaring sales.
Places mentioned: India
-
Trump floats temporarily withdrawing Blanche's AG nomination over GOP holdouts
Republican Sen. John Cornyn continues to block Todd Blanche's path to confirmation as attorney general, telling reporters Thursday there were "new complications."
Places mentioned: Seattle
-
When will fusion power startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems go public?
There are fresh signs that fusion power startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems will list in the next two to three years.
Places mentioned: Virginia
-
Uncertainty shrouds Blanche’s nomination to be Trump’s next attorney general as key Republicans postpone vote – live
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis had demanded further assurances about the settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service Sign up for the US Breaking News email The US economy…
Places mentioned: Iran
-
Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather
George and Amal Clooney are among thousands of residents in southwest France still displaced by a massive wildfire, but crews are gaining control.
Places mentioned: Paris
-
The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You
Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles and 4 other places
-
Katz boasts of ending administrative detention for Jews, increasing its use against Arabs
Speaking at right-wing conference, defense minister also touts IDF demolition of 24 historic villages in southern Lebanon, which included '15,000 to 20,000 homes'
Places mentioned: Israel
-
This week on "Sunday Morning": The Money Issue (Aug. 2)
This week Jane Pauley hosts "The Money Issue," our annual special broadcast dedicated to the many ways in which money underscores the way we live.
Places mentioned: San Francisco and 3 other places
-
Soldiers stage mass walk-out at southern IDF base after row with their commander
Official says 'Serious disciplinary incident' unfolded after battalion commander destroyed decorative signs soldiers from Givati Battalion's Tzabar Brigade had put up at Sde Teiman
Places mentioned: Israel
-
E20 Row Reaches Delhi Civic Body, AAP Members Climb Benches, Raise Slogans
Several AAP councillors stood on benches, clapped in protest and entered the Well of the House while opposing the Centre's E20 petrol policy.
Places mentioned: Delhi
-
Spain’s enclave Ceuta raises alarm as thousands cross border from Morocco
Estimates suggest up to 2,000 have entered the Spanish territory in recent days in an attempt to reach Europe.
Places mentioned: Madrid
-
Republicans delay vote on Trump’s US attorney general pick amid concerns
Senate committee postpones vote as key Republican says he has not received information on 'anti-weaponisation' fund.
Places mentioned: Texas and 1 other place
-
Most say they wouldn't back democratic socialist presidential candidate: Survey
Most Americans say they wouldn’t support a democratic socialist presidential candidate, according to a new poll. In The Washington Post/Ipsos poll, 55 percent of respondents said they wouldn’t…
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
-
Red Cross declares second-ever 'blood supply crisis' as healthcare providers deal with shortage
Earlier this week, the Red Cross said it had less than a one-day supply of type O positive blood, which is "the most commonly transfused blood type."
Places mentioned: Connecticut
-
Ontario wildfire situation moving in ‘reassuring direction’ despite heat
The Ontario government says the wildfire situation is currently moving in a 'reassuring direction' with 80 fires extinguished in the past two weeks.
Places mentioned: Toronto
-
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Thursday, July 30, 2026
x
Places mentioned: Canada
-
Frustrated with the US, Gulf states look to China for help reining in Iran
Beijing has avoided challenging Tehran's Hormuz blockade, and Gulf concerns could end up taking a backseat to superpower politics and China's reliance on Iranian oil, analysts say
Places mentioned: Beijing
-
UEFA members agree FIFA boycott if World Cup plans pursued
UEFA member countries agree to boycott FIFA competitions in protest at private equity plan for World Cup.
Places mentioned: New York
-
Iran War Live Updates: Drone Attack in Egypt Threatens to Expand Fighting
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, after Saudi Arabia acknowledged direct involvement in the war for the first time.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 3 other places
-
UEFA agrees to boycott World Cup over FIFA investor plan
UEFA members unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions. The protest follows FIFA's plan to sell stakes to investors in a subsidiary that will run the governing…
Places mentioned: Germany
-
Illicit gold is a global security threat the US must address
Every untraceable ounce of gold represents lost revenue, weakened governance and increased security and environmental risks.
Places mentioned: Texas
-
NYSE CEO Sprecher, SBA head Loeffler's husband, has ties to Trump Jr.-backed private club
The Executive Branch club, where members include Trump administration officials, investors and business leaders, charges a $500,000 entry fee.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
-
Tusk says Russian missile appears to have come down in eastern Poland
Places mentioned: Poland
-
Netflix lands global streaming deal for ‘The Walking Dead’
Netflix just signed a massive new licensing agreement worth $500 million to bring The Walking Dead Universe to international markets.
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 2 other places
-
Ex-Goldman Sachs lawyer told panel that Epstein made her firm 'millions' of dollars
Former Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler told a House panel that Jeffrey Epstein made her firm "millions" of dollars, according to a transcript of her appearance.
Places mentioned: Seattle
-
1 in 3 Democrats now consider themselves democratic socialists: Survey
About a third of Democrats identify as democratic socialists, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, showing the growing influence of the party’s progressive wing. While they make up the…
Places mentioned: New York
-
Work-integrated learning: 3 insights for effective policy from Alberta
Educational reforms often begin with a compelling idea. Policymakers identify a problem, develop a policy solution and expect institutions to implement it. When reforms fall short of expectations…
Places mentioned: Canada
-
Iran’s war with the US is not its only conflict as internal crises mount
Government fears social discontent on ‘most important battlefield’ of economy and livelihoods as war takes its toll amid anti-state dissent Iran, in the midst of an escalating five-month war with the…
Places mentioned: Egypt and 2 other places
-
Megan Moroney tearfully cancels Denver show mid-performance over illness
County music star Megan Moroney was forced to reschedule her Denver concert after singing just three songs on Tuesday night over an illness that affected her performance.
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
-
Latin America Nomad Visa Income: 2026 Cost Breakdown in US$
Latin America · Immigration Key Facts The spread is huge. The income floor ranges from about US$1,400 a month in Colombia to about US$4,400 in Mexico. Cheapest entry. Colombia, Brazil and Chile sit…
Places mentioned: Brazil and 2 other places
-
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Thursday, July 30, 2026
Bottom Line Up Front Today’s verdict: Colombia’s August 7 handover is now official in Cali — the first presidential inauguration ever held outside Bogotá — under a heavy security operation, while…
Places mentioned: Peru and 1 other place
-
Physicists Solve a Muon Mystery. Now, Old Results Don't Add Up
Article URL: https://www.quantamagazine.org/physicists-solve-a-muon-mystery-now-old-results-dont-add-up-20260729/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49111305 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Places mentioned: Budapest and 1 other place
-
9 French wedding traditions you should know
From civil ceremonies at the mairie to the famous vin d'honneur and car honking, French weddings blend legal formalities with long-standing traditions.
Places mentioned: France
-
PM Modi Orders Dedicated Mechanism For Seafarers During Key Meet On Middle East
The meeting, held in New Delhi, saw the Cabinet Secretary brief the CCS on the current geopolitical picture and the steps various ministries have taken to keep petroleum products, LNG, LPG, and…
Places mentioned: Delhi
-
U.K. village plans independence vote in protest over migrant housing plans
The English village of Piddington is planning a symbolic referendum to demand independence from the U.K. over plans to house people seeking asylum at a disused military barracks.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
-
US-Iran conflict spreads as new fronts open
One war, many nations — and no exit in sight
Places mentioned: Iran
-
'Step taken under BJP pressure': Naveen Patnaik hits out at hockey's saffron jersey
The Indian men's and women's hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at next month's FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Places mentioned: Belgium and 1 other place
-
Fusion power darling Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises another $1B
Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $1 billion as the startup moves toward its first commercial fusion power plant.
Places mentioned: Virginia
-
Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court
LONDON, July 30 - The United Kingdom's Supreme Court has said it will hear an appeal against a lower court ruling that Britain's decision to ban campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist…
Places mentioned: London
-
Cooper holds 9-point lead in North Carolina Senate race: Fox News poll
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has a 9-point lead over his challenger, ex-Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley, in the North Carolina Senate race, according to a new poll…
Places mentioned: North Carolina
-
Gemini Robotics 2 brings whole body intelligence to robots
Article URL: https://deepmind.google/blog/gemini-robotics-2-brings-whole-body-intelligence-to-robots/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49111237 Points: 79 # Comments: 45
Places mentioned: Boston and 1 other place
-
EU aims to build AI gigafactories of its own
The EU has unveiled a plan to raise state and private funds to hyperscale AI capabilities and gain independence from non-European governments. The plan calls for the construction of seven new sites…
Places mentioned: China and 3 other places
-
Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cleared a hurdle in the Senate
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
-
Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight — July 30, 2026
The only Thursday-night guide you need for Rio de Janeiro. Live samba, rooftop bars, hipster hubs, Lapa street parties, and LGBTQ+ hotspots with exact.
Places mentioned: Rio De Janeiro
-
Mammoth bones found on parched bed of Danube in Bulgaria
The bone fragments found near the city of Ruse “very likely” belonged to a woolly mammoth that lived during the Ice Age.
Places mentioned: Germany
-
No Legal Action Against CJP Protesters In Delhi, Arrests To Be Reviewed
The Delhi government has said no adverse legal action will be taken against people booked over protests linked to alleged NEET-UG irregularities.
Places mentioned: Delhi
-
Gen Z Leads India's Investor Boom, Making Up 59% Of New Market Entrants
Investors below 30 years of age consistently contributed more than half of all new registrations, ranging between 53 per cent and 59 per cent during March 2020 to June 2026.
Places mentioned: India
-
WATCH: Ambulance driver arrested, accused of spying for Iran, providing footage of hospitals
Titi was an ambulance driver and allegedly provided his Iranian handlers with various types of intelligence, including the emergency protocols of various Israeli hospitals.
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
-
Police respond to Ashdod gunfire, seize cocaine and illegal weapons in overnight raids
Early on Thursday morning, police arrested a 45-year-old resident of Holon on suspicion of drug trafficking following a police raid on a warehouse in the city.
Places mentioned: Israel
-
Turkey reaffirms backing for Hamas as foreign minister meets with Khalil al-Hayya - report
This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau.
Places mentioned: Turkey
-
No Jew’s freedom should come with a price tag - opinion
Many advocates have argued that, in several high-profile federal cases, Jewish defendants received disproportionately harsh sentences compared with similarly situated non-Jewish defendants.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv
-
Israeli rhetoric on Turkey is increasingly shaping Ankara's view of tensions over Syria - analysis
After the founding of Israel, Turkey became the first Muslim-majority country to recognize Israel. Israel and Turkey had good relations until the rise of the AKP party in the early 2000s.
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
-
Record heatwave expected to hit Israel this weekend with potential 47°C in Sea of Galilee region
Extreme heat is forecast for the southern Golan Heights, the northern valleys, the Lower Galilee, the Kinneret Valley, the Dead Sea coast, the Jordan Valley, the Arava, the Judean Desert, and Negev.
Places mentioned: Israel
-
AI could end up too cheap to control
Capital markets have signaled their faith in Anthropic and OpenAI’s impending hyper-profitability, valuing each at nearly $1 trillion. | John Ricky/Anadolu via Getty Images The AI industry’s investors…
Places mentioned: Beijing
-
Brazil El Niño Plan Injects US$262M to Stockpile Corn, Rice
Brazil · Business Key Facts —Total package value R$1.335 billion (~US$262 million), announced on July 29, 2026. —Grain purchases 310,000 tonnes of rice and 180,000 tonnes of corn for public stocks via…
Places mentioned: Brazil
-
Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian, Polish PM says
The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine during a Russian attack on the city of Lviv.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 2 other places
-
New $2 million blood bank opens in Wellington, major upgrade on old facilities
The New Zealand Blood Service says the capital's new blood bank - officially opened by the Health Minister on Wednesday - couldn't come soon enough.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
-
Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta
Places mentioned: Egypt
-
Six of history’s most dangerous fashion trends
Staying on top of the latest fashion trends can sometimes mean sacrificing your own health and comfort for style. Modern fashion trends including suffocating shapewear, flimsy ballet flats and…
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
-
US man hikes out of mountains for help after being impaled by trekking pole
David Cifaldi and his two hiking companions were crossing Montana’s ominous Froze-to-Death Plateau and approaching the top of the state’s highest peak when their adventure took a bizarre and dangerous…
Places mentioned: Montana
-
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 8 civilians and wound dozens
The blitz expanded Russia's almost daily bombardment of Ukrainian cities as Moscow apparently looked to exploit Kyiv's critical shortage of Western-supplied anti-ballistic missile defenses.
Places mentioned: Moscow
-
Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list
This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.
Places mentioned: London
-
England appoints new Test cricket coach as Joe Root returns as captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 2 other places
-
Poland’s Leader Says Russian Missile May Have Struck Its Territory During Ukraine Attack
Russian missiles have briefly entered Polish airspace during Russian strikes on western Ukraine in the past, but a missile has never hit Poland itself.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
-
Hong Kong doctor spared jail for fraudulently obtaining cough syrup, ADHD drugs
A former consultant doctor at a Hong Kong public hospital has been spared jail for prescribing excessive medication to his patients and misappropriating the drugs for personal use. The District Court…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
-
US Carries Out 'Heavy Wave' Of Strikes On Iran In Response To Attacks On Gulf State Sites
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces carried out a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iranian targets in what it described as a response to Tehran's attempted missile attacks on US forces in the…
Places mentioned: Iran
-
Government report to show how US economy performed amid Iran war
The U.S. economy is expected to have slowed slightly in the second quarter.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
-
The resurrection of the musical vampire: from the 19th century stage to The Vampire Lestat
June 7 2026 was a historic day for musical vampires. The stage adaptation of The Lost Boys won four Tony awards and the third season of the TV show Interview with the Vampire, now retitled The Vampire…
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
-
Brazil Agribusiness Bankruptcies Surge 33% in Q1
Brazil · Business Key Facts —Q1 2026 filings Agribusiness judicial recovery requests reached 517 in Q1 2026, a 33% jump versus Q1 2025, per Neot. —2025 annual record Serasa Experian recorded 1,990…
Places mentioned: Brazil
-
Middle East divided as Iran war, Houthi-Saudi Arabia tensions continue to ramp up
The recent joint US-Saudi attacks marked the first time Riyadh has publicly joined strikes alongside Washington.
Places mentioned: Washington
-
BNDES Fleet Renewal: US$3.9 Billion for Trucks and Buses
Brazil · Business Key Facts —Total Approved BNDES approved R$20 billion (~US$3.9 billion) on July 29, 2026, representing about 95% of the program’s roughly R$21 billion (~US$4.1 billion) budget…
Places mentioned: Brazil
-
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
-
Nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths in Germany recorded so far this year
Approximately 9,800 people died due to high temperatures in Germany up to mid-July, according to the Robert Koch Institute, putting this year's total already above any single year in the past decade.
Places mentioned: Germany
-
Free ‘3 Obás De Xangô’ Exhibit Opens Brazil’s CAIXA Cultural
LIFE: Salvador Key Facts —Opening Date. The exhibition opens on 2 August 2026 at the new CAIXA Cultural Salvador unit. —Venue. It is housed in the Pelourinho unit at Rua do Saldanha, nº 14, in…
Places mentioned: Brazil
-
Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.
Places mentioned: Kenya
-
Explained: France's new rules for renting out your home on Airbnb
Rules for renting out your main residence in France as a short-term holiday let have changed - here's what you need to know.
Places mentioned: Paris
-
Daniel Kinahan fails in final bid to prevent extradition from UAE
Cartel boss set to go on trial charged with directing organised crime
Places mentioned: Dubai and 1 other place
-
AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans
Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” with others.
Places mentioned: California
-
Russian missile violated NATO airspace in Poland, Kyiv says, amid deadly strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed "insufficient or delayed" air defense supplies for the deaths of several people across Ukraine in fresh Russian strikes.
Places mentioned: Seattle and 2 other places
-
Deborah De Luca Cali: Italy’s Techno Star Hits Colombia
Electronic Music in Latin America Key Facts —The Artist. Deborah De Luca is an Italian techno DJ and producer from Naples, known for hard techno blended with melodic elements. —The Label. She founded…
Places mentioned: Colombia and 1 other place
-
‘Nightmarish’ Wildfire in Crete Kills Two Firefighters as Thousands Evacuate
Greece also worked to contain blazes on Lesbos and in the Peloponnese, where another firefighter died, in the midst of a brutal wildfire season for Europe.
Places mentioned: Greece
-
Apartheid wealth cannot buy silence on Gaza
South African universities must resist donors who use financial power to impose political obedience.
Places mentioned: Cape Town and 1 other place
-
French Expression of the Day: Pied-à-terre
This property-related phrase has a surprising military history.
Places mentioned: Paris
-
Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
-
It was ‘most likely’ a Russian cruise missile that crashed in Poland, defence minister says – Europe live
Inspector of the Polish Air Force says as part of Russia’s attack on Ukraine last night two missiles were identified as posing direct threat to Poland Poland’s defence minister Władysław…
Places mentioned: Greece and 5 other places
-
Hundreds of female councillors warned following spate of ‘distressing’ phone calls
Gardaí contacted by Association of Irish Local Government over ‘disturbing’ sexual comments from individual
Places mentioned: Ireland
-
Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie convicted of ‘terrorism’ charges
US court finds attacker, who is already serving a 25-year prison sentence, guilty of additional charges over 2022 assault.
Places mentioned: New York
-
France, Spain and Greece battle wildfires as Europe swelters
Emergency crews have faced barely a pause between heatwaves and fire fronts this summer.
Places mentioned: Greece and 2 other places
-
Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
Places mentioned: Brazil and 3 other places
-
Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Killing at Least 8
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that a family of five had been killed at home in the latest in a series of large-scale aerial assaults by Moscow.
Places mentioned: Moscow
-
Oil prices move higher as Iran threatens response to latest U.S. strikes
Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, gained 1.5% to $92.10 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures advanced 0.9% to $85.23 per barrel.
Places mentioned: Texas
-
Deaths in Ukraine after Zelenskyy warns of Russian strikes
At least eight people have been killed in air strikes across Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a "massive Russian attack" citing air force reports, as Kyiv in turn again bombed a…
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 2 other places
-
South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record
South Africa took bronze in the men’s 4x100 medley relay for Chad le Clos's record 21st Commonwealth Games medal.
Places mentioned: Delhi and 4 other places
-
Mumbai's Iconic Air India Building To Be Devendra Fadnavis' New Office Address
The 23-story sea-facing Air India building at Nariman Point was acquired by the Maharashtra government for Rs 1,601 crore.
Places mentioned: Mumbai
-
Thousands evacuated in Crete as European wildfires continue to rage
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
Places mentioned: Madrid