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– A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off southern Mexico on Friday, causing tremors across communities in Chiapas, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdán, with a depth of 15.2

– The International Organization for Migration has issued an appeal for $98 million to support Venezuela’s earthquake response efforts. The requested funds will cover 12 months of emergency relief and early recovery activities. This initiative follows the earthquakes that struck

– A Scottish employment tribunal has mandated PizzaExpress to pay former waiter Raymond Joseph £5,469.04 following a workplace dispute in which a colleague repeatedly targeted his American nationality. The colleague referred to Joseph as an American and a “Yank,” while

– Northern Ontario encountered an expanding wildfire crisis Wednesday as almost 200 fires burned throughout the region. Ontario reported 183 active wildland fires at 3 p.m. on July 15. By evening, the Northwest Fire Region had 136 fires, with 63

– The UK government has advanced its plans for implementing a pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles by releasing its consultation feedback and draft legislation. HM Treasury published these documents on July 13 and confirmed an April 1, 2028, commencement date.

– On July 14, the United Nations Security Council extended its mandate to report on attacks in the Red Sea for an additional six months. Resolution 2826 maintains the requirement for monthly written updates on Houthi assaults targeting merchant and

India and Australia expanded ties on July 9, 2026, with agreements covering defence, energy, technology and education. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held the third annual summit in Melbourne. Their governments announced 18 outcomes

India and New Zealand elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during talks in Auckland on July 11, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also endorsed a Roadmap to 2030. The framework covers trade, defense, maritime

Typhoon Bavi struck eastern China’s Zhejiang province late Saturday, bringing 144 km/h winds and heavy rain before moving inland. The storm first made landfall in Yuhuan at about 11:20 p.m. local time. It reached Yueqing, part of Wenzhou, around midnight.

South Korea issued its first highest-level heat-wave warnings for Gyeongsan and Pohang on July 12 as dangerous temperatures spread across much of the country. The Korea Meteorological Administration announced the alerts at 10 a.m. under a system introduced on June