French authorities report 157 migrants missing after boat capsizes off La-Manche
Tags: Weather/Crime/Europe
A boat capsized in the English Channel off La-Manche, leaving migrants missing. French authorities say 157 people were on board. The French maritime rescue service said it was carrying out a search for the migrants off the coast of the English Channel near France, where RNLI launched its Eastbourne all-weather boat. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 16:55
GLP-1: studies show it can affect the spread of stigma
Tags: Well-being/Research/AI
Forbes and Vox analyze GLP-1 through different angles: negative effects, which people say, and whether the conclusions about stigma spread are supported. Forbes says the analysis of Reddit posts and mentions is not enough to confirm claims about ethics. Vox says that, as in the U.S., people who use GLP-1 may face stigma, but the study cannot prove that the drug itself is responsible. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 16:55
Gio Reyna’s contract extension with “Strasbourg” until 2031
Tags: Football/Sport/Europe
“Strasbourg” has officially announced the signing of Gio Reyna (Gio) to a contract extension through 2031. The deal is expected to be worth up to $4 million, while L’Équipe estimates it at €3 million. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 16:51
Ebola spreads in Congo: 1,700 deaths and 3,802 cases reported
Tags: Ecology/Well-being/Research
Ebola in Congo is spreading through the outbreak: 3,802 confirmed cases and 1,707 deaths. Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya says that airborne transmission is unlikely, and that at least 80% of new infections are linked to transmission through direct contact with bodily fluids. The material also notes that the outbreak is being investigated and that further research is needed. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 16:51
HSBC plans to increase its buyback by an additional 19.5 billion dollars
Tags: Economy
HSBC is increasing its share buyback plan for 2026 by $19.5 billion. In parallel, Britain’s Trades Union Congress has called for the bank’s actions, arguing that the increase is linked to higher investment income. HSBC executive Georges Elhedery says the bank’s decision is aimed at returning capital to shareholders. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 16:51
Ukrainian drone kills 3 civilians in the Arkhangelsk region
Tags: Ukraine/Russia/Crime
Three civilians were killed when a Ukrainian drone crashed in the Arkhangelsk region. According to the Russian headquarters of the Krasnodar Territory, the attack killed a 40-year-old woman and injured four children. The mother also said she had been trying to shield her children from the blast. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 16:51
ISW says Russian forces are using the Kupiansk direction as a springboard
Tags: Ukraine/Russia/Politics
Over the past 2–3 days, Russian forces launched an offensive in the Kupiansk direction, but Ukrainian forces repelled the attacks. Meanwhile, the Institute for the Study of War says that, unlike what is claimed, the Russian offensive is aimed at capturing Lyman as a springboard for an offensive on Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 16:51
NASA expects rocket debris from SpaceX’s Mission 5 to pose no threat to Earth
Tags: Space/USA/Technology
NASA expects that 5 rocket launches for Mission 5 will take place from the Moon, and that the Falcon 9 rocket’s upper stage will burn up upon reentry. The forecast suggests that debris poses no threat to Earth, and that the mission’s objective is to deliver scientific satellites modules. The upper stage is expected to fall into the Pacific Ocean near the Einstein crater. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 16:51
Ukrainian drones strike Wildberries; the company says it received reports in the Moscow region
Tags: Ukraine/Russia/Crime
In the Moscow and Leningrad regions of Russia, Ukrainian drones struck Wildberries. According to the Ukrainian governor’s report, 15 drones were shot down over the Krasnogorodsk district, while the Chekhov district reported that the attack was carried out by a drone that was shot down. Ukrinform reports that the commander of Ukraine’s unmanned systems forces, “Madyar,” said Ukrainian forces struck a Wildberries facility in Russia’s Leningrad region. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41
Senators Demand Answers From Todd Blanch on Anti-Weaponization Fund
Tags: Crime/USA/Politics
Todd Blanch’s Anti-Weaponization Fund may have been used to hide from the public information about the fund’s activities. In addition, the U.S. Department of Justice has said that it is investigating the fund’s use of funds. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41
Ter Stegen set to leave Barcelona
Tags: Football/Sport/Europe
Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is set to leave Barcelona at the end of the season, according to AP. The contract includes a clause that would allow him to leave the club after the end of the season. The agreement also includes a provision that would allow him to leave for another club in the Premier League after the end of the 2025 season. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41
Earthquake Triggers Volcanic Eruption in Guatemala: CONRED
Tags: Weather/Ecology
Earthquake has triggered the eruption of Guatemala’s Fuego volcano. CONRED says that, across the country, an orange alert (potential hazard) has been issued following the eruption, which has already affected nearby settlements and could pose a risk to residents. The authorities also say that the eruption may continue. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41
Neymar says uncertainty about his future at the club after leaving Santos
Tags: Sport/Football
Neymar said in Sao Paulo that he does not know what his future at the club will be after leaving Santos. The contract issue, according to the forward, is that he does not know whether he will return to the club, or whether he will change his plans. He also hinted that he could possibly end his career after leaving Santos. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41
Riznyk explains why he played the match with Kudriavka in a losing form
Tags: Sport/Football
Dmytro Riznyk said on ukrfootball.ua that he played the match with Shakhtar against Kudriavka, which ended 5:1. The goalkeeper explained that he did not have optimal conditions and therefore could not find the right rhythm. He also noted that he would need to analyze his performance and improve his form. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41
Zaluzhnyi says Ukraine will never join NATO
Tags: Ukraine/Politics
Earlier, Ukrainian Velikobritaniya ambassador Valeriy Zaluzhnyi said that Ukraine will never join NATO. In addition, he said that the only way to ensure security is to develop the Alyan’s army’s capabilities. Also, Zaluzhnyi named a possible alternative for cooperation with NATO, namely JEF. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41