Hiroshima marked the 81st anniversary of the 1945 atomic attack with a renewed appeal to abolish nuclear arms. Mayor Kazumi Matsui challenged the ongoing reliance on nuclear deterrence and urged leaders of nuclear-armed nations to push for disarmament. Approximately 50,000 individuals participated in the event, with representatives from 121 countries and regions in attendance. The United Nations delivered a message from Secretary-General António Guterres, highlighting the increasing geopolitical divisions and the need for greater diplomacy and multilateral cooperation to advance nuclear disarmament efforts.
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A 5.4 magnitude tremor struck near Occidental Mindoro in the Philippines early Friday, causing seismic activity across parts of Luzon and Metro Manila. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, or PHIVOLCS, recorded the event at 10:38 a.m. local time, pinpointing the epicenter approximately 13 kilometers southwest of Mamburao, the provincial capital. Originating from tectonic forces, the quake’s depth was about 14 kilometers. Philippines earthquake in Occidental Mindoro is felt across Luzon and Metro Manila. Initially, authorities reported the earthquake as magnitude 5.8, but subsequent analysis revised the figure to 5.4. PHIVOLCS warned that aftershocks could occur following the main event. Based on early assessments, no significant damage was anticipated. During the late morning, residents across Mindoro experienced noticeable shaking, while milder tremors reached neighboring provinces. The quake also impacted parts of the capital region, more than 100 kilometers from the closest epicenter point. Mamburao experienced Intensity 5 shaking, along with several communities in Oriental Mindoro. Calapan City, Naujan, Puerto Galera, San Teodoro, and Victoria all reported the same level of intensity. In Taal, Batangas, and the towns of Abra de Ilog and Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro, Intensity 4 was felt. Seismic instruments also registered
India probes Meta over harmful ads NEW DELHI, INDIA / RankWire.AI / – Instagram ran paid promotional content in India that facilitated access to child sexual abuse material, prompting Indian authorities and Meta to intervene. Some of these ads directed users to Telegram channels offering illegal content for payment, with prices starting at 99 rupees in certain cases. Meta later acknowledged that the advertisements violated its policies against child exploitation. Following an investigation, the company removed additional ads, deactivated related accounts, and blocked links identified during the inquiry.
China announced fresh measures aimed at countering the United States, tightening export controls related to drones and limiting transactions with seven American entities. These restrictions came into force on August 5. China’s Ministry of Commerce specified that exporters need approval to send controlled drones, key components, and associated technologies to the US. The new directive does not halt all Chinese drone shipments but subjects certain products to a more rigorous case-by-case review within China’s dual-use export framework.
Evacuations continue near Fuego volcano as ashfall reaches several departments. The eruption grew more intense on Monday as gas and ash columns soared above the crater, with pyroclastic flows descending five to seven kilometers down five ravines on the volcano’s western and southwestern slopes. These rapid flows, containing scorching gas, volcanic rock, and ash, traveled considerable distances from the crater. Monitoring teams also tracked an ash cloud dispersing west and northwest across multiple regions of Guatemala. Initial evacuations took place in El Porvenir and Las Lajitas within San Juan Alotenango, relocating approximately 250 residents from around 50 families. As the threat intensified, shelter efforts expanded, with five shelters accommodating about 1,699 people, and three additional sites prepared. Those evacuated received food, medical assistance, security, and basic necessities at these temporary locations. Relief Efforts Amplify in Fuego Vicinity Guatemala’s disaster management agency, CONRED, coordinated evacuations and relief operations in the affected regions, advising residents to steer clear of ravines and adhere to instructions from emergency personnel. They also recommended protecting stored food and water from falling ash, and encouraged communities to use masks or damp cloths over their faces. Emergency teams remained on site to monitor the situation and assist local authorities. The INSIVUMEH volcano and weather institute utilized field observers, sensors, cameras, and satellite data to monitor activity. They documented pyroclastic flows in the Seca, Taniluyá
Near Spokane, three rapidly spreading wildfires have leveled at least 700 structures and prompted roughly 67,000 residents to evacuate. Since Saturday, the Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview blazes have scorched over 8,000 acres. Authorities reported no fatalities or serious injuries up to Monday night. Over 1,000 firefighters have been deployed throughout Spokane County to contain the fires, safeguard neighborhoods, and protect vital public infrastructure.
Austria set a new July temperature record on July 31 as extreme heat swept across eastern regions. A weather station in Wieselburg, Lower Austria, recorded 40.3 degrees Celsius, exceeding the previous July high of 39.7 degrees, which was documented in Dellach im Drautal in 1983. GeoSphere Austria verified the monthly record, though the temperature stayed below the national all-time high of 40.5 degrees, set in August 2013.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States would cancel a planned strike on Iran if negotiators managed to reach an agreement swiftly. Iran did not confirm Trump’s assertion that Tehran had asked Washington to stop the impending attack. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated negotiations with Oman over navigation routes were in their final stages. Oil prices sharply declined on Monday after Trump stated that the planned U.S. attack would not proceed if an agreement was reached.
Australian legislators approved historic disability legislation in Parliament on Friday after extensive debate across chambers concerning national budget allocations and support frameworks for participants. The final approval was confirmed by official parliamentary voting records published by the Parliament of Australia, following the passage of the National Disability Insurance Scheme reform bill through Senate proceedings, thereby establishing the legal basis for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill 2026. Under the administration of the National Disability Insurance Agency, the primary legislative package introduces stringent new rules for functional capacity assessments, broadens anti-fraud enforcement authorities, and implements Ministerial pricing controls in regional provider markets.
An official public health report published in Berlin confirms that almost 10,000 individuals in Germany lost their lives due to heat during the first seven months of 2026, marking the highest mortality figure since systematic tracking began in 2016. Based on weekly surveillance data released by the Robert Koch Institute, roughly 9,800 deaths have been associated with prolonged high temperatures from early April until July 19. The federal health agency, overseen by the Federal Ministry of Health, stated that the total for this year already exceeds the total annual deaths recorded in any single year over the past decade.