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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday afternoon, triggering a temporary tsunami advisory, injuring over 50 people, knocking out power to tens of thousands of households, and sparking a shopping mall collapse and fires. While the winnipegfreepress.com Geological Survey initially measured the earthquake at magnitude 7.1 before revising it down to 6.8 … Read more

Vancouver will stage a single-night public fireworks display at English Bay on Friday, July 31, 2026, backed by a $2 million municipal budget. The scaled-down event replaces the cancelled international competition, drawing both enthusiasm for a beloved summer tradition and sharp debate over city spending and lifeguard cuts. Skies over English Bay will light up … Read more

The legislation now faces a difficult test in the Senate before it can reach President Donald Trump. Twice a year, millions of Americans perform the same sleepy ritual: hunt for the right clock, wonder whether it is spring forward or fall back, and spend the next few days feeling slightly off. Now, Congress has taken … Read more

A 19-year-old man has denied endangering migrant lives at sea after authorities intercepted a dinghy in the English Channel carrying more than 160 people, even as overall crossings have dropped significantly this year. Court Appearance in Margate Over Channel Crossing A teenager accused of endangering the lives of more than 160 migrants by allegedly piloting … Read more

Andy Burnham has assumed office in central London, stepping into a role marked by a decade of political failure. BBC News reports that Burnham faces deep economic vulnerability and intense scrutiny over whether his ambitions for Downing Street will be matched by substantial new ideas. Stepping up to confirm his new position in central London … Read more

Derbyshire Police arrested the thirty-three-year-old driver on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving as investigators appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage. Emergency Response on the A38 Dual Carriageway Emergency services rushed to the southbound stretch of the A38 between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516 at about 11:00 PM on Saturday, July 25, … Read more

A water supply issue disrupted both terminals at Gatwick Airport on Sunday, July 26, 2026, forcing restaurants to shut, leaving restrooms without running water, and prompting airlines to adjust flight schedules amid an ongoing investigation. Widespread Disruption Across Both Terminals Gatwick Airport suffered a complete loss of running water due to outages affecting the surrounding … Read more

Anthony Joshua defeated Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga with a dramatic second-round knockout in Jeddah on Saturday night after surviving two first-round knockdowns. The chaotic victory keeps a long-discussed autumn showdown against Tyson Fury firmly on course, though Joshua carries immense emotional weight following a fatal December car crash. The Chaos in Jeddah: Surviving Two First-Round … Read more

Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated during a BBC interview on Sunday, July 26, 2026, that he is prepared to publicly disagree with US President Donald Trump when required for the national interest. The remarks follow the leaders’ first phone call and address defence spending alongside domestic cost-of-living policy pledges. Prime Minister Andy Burnham used a … Read more

Although the storm is moving away, the enhanced southwest monsoon will continue bringing moderate to heavy rains and strong gusts across Luzon and parts of the Visayas. Typhoon Kiyapo Exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility The tropical cyclone locally known as Kiyapo left the country’s area of responsibility at around 2 a.m. on Saturday, carrying … Read more

The federal government has halted plans to extend Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s runway for jet aircraft, following public consultations that drew more than 87,000 responses. Ottawa’s decision brings an abrupt halt to a polarizing expansion push championed by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who had sought to rebrand the downtown waterfront hub and significantly boost … Read more

Harare’s Constitutional Court faces a mounting legal challenge over the recently enacted Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act, 2026. Petitioners argue that provisions extending presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years through notwithstanding clauses directly violate core constitutional protections against incumbent self-benefit. The legal battles surrounding Zimbabwe’s most controversial recent constitutional overhaul … Read more