Angola court jails two Russian men on terrorism and spying charges
An Angolan court sentenced Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin to eight and 11 years in prison after convicting them of terrorism and espionage; both denied the allegations and appealed.
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Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as India protests spread
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on July 24 after talks and appeals to avoid violence, while youth-led protests over exam leaks and alleged police brutality continued across India.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns, citing health reasons
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned for health reasons, leaving office two years before his five-year term was due to end.
Spain declares national emergency as Madrid-region wildfires force 10,000 evacuations
Spain has declared a national emergency after wildfires in the central Madrid region forced the evacuation of at least 10,000 people.
Guyana confirms 72 deaths in MV Barima ferry sinking
Guyanese authorities say at least 72 people died after the MV Barima capsized off the Essequibo coast, with recovery work and a criminal investigation continuing.
Lightning sparks fresh wildfires and evacuations in western Canada
Nearly 34,000 lightning strikes over one week triggered new fires and evacuation orders in British Columbia as Canada confronted an intense wildfire season.
ICC member states remove prosecutor Karim Khan after misconduct finding
International Criminal Court member states voted on July 24, 2026, to remove prosecutor Karim Khan after an oversight process found serious misconduct linked to sexual-abuse allegations, which he denies.
US measles cases reach 2,318, surpassing full-year 2025 total
The United States recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026 by July 24, exceeding the 2,289 reported in all of 2025 and marking the country’s highest annual count since 1991.