Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over ‘Tank Day’ campaign
South Korean police searched Starbucks Korea’s headquarters following complaints that a marketing campaign trivialised the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising.
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Iran and Oman agree coordinates for proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping route
Iran says it and Oman have agreed geographic coordinates for a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but major security and political conditions remain unresolved.
German prosecutors investigate explosive-carrying drone found at Leipzig airport
German prosecutors opened an extremism and terrorism investigation after an airport worker found a drone carrying an explosive device in Leipzig’s cargo zone; passenger flights were not affected.
Russian Strikes Kill at Least 14 in Kyiv Region, Ukrainian Authorities Say
Russian strikes in and around Kyiv killed at least 14 people and injured 27 early on August 5, according to Ukrainian authorities, as casualty reports continued to develop.
Phoenix Species Project Launches $200 Million Conservation Fund
Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund have launched a $200 million initiative aimed at helping recover 100 species facing imminent extinction across 30 countries.
Guatemala Raises Alert as Fuego Volcano Erupts and Evacuations Begin
Guatemala raised its second-highest danger alert on August 4, 2026, after the Fuego volcano erupted, sending ash into the air and prompting evacuations from nearby villages.
Japan’s Prime Minister Visits Kumamoto as Heat Complicates Earthquake Recovery
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited earthquake-hit Kumamoto, where 38 people have died and tens of thousands of households remain without water amid extreme heat.
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 6,125, Official Says
Venezuela’s earthquake death toll has risen to 6,125, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, as scrutiny grows over the government’s response.