Hungary elects former supreme court judge András Baka as president
Hungary elected former supreme court judge András Baka as president on August 11, 2026, replacing Tamas Sulyok.
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Russian strikes kill at least six in Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian officials say
Overnight Russian attacks killed at least six people and injured 20 in Zaporizhzhia on August 11, Ukrainian officials said, as both sides also reported strikes on military and energy targets.
Australia to vaccinate captive native birds as H5 avian flu spreads
Australia will begin vaccinating selected native bird species in captivity against H5 avian influenza, while officials examine the more difficult prospect of protecting wild birds.
Trump Adds Iran Compensation Demand to Stalled Hormuz Talks
Donald Trump’s demand that Iran pay compensation for deaths and injuries adds a new dispute to negotiations over ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
July 2026 becomes hottest month in US temperature record
NOAA data show the contiguous United States averaged 1.8C above the 20th-century norm in July 2026, making it the hottest month in records dating to 1895.
Ukraine drone strike kills at least 13 in Russia’s Tatarstan region
Russian regional authorities said at least 13 people were killed after a Ukrainian drone attack struck Nizhnekamsk, where Kyiv said it targeted the Taneco oil refinery.
At Least 47 Reported Dead After Magnitude-7.4 Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia
At least 47 people were reported dead after a magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, collapsing buildings, suspending airport operations and prompting rescue efforts in several cities.
Family says British man was killed by stray bullet during Kashmir unrest
The family of Mohammad Akhtar, a 50-year-old British resident, says he was fatally struck on June 9 during security-force firing near protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir; Pakistan’s authorities did not respond to requests for comment.