Sri Lanka: lightning struck a train in the middle of a tea plantation
Tags: Weather
Sri Lanka: lightning struck a train in the tea-growing region, injuring dozens. According to available information, the incident occurred after lightning hit the train, and eyewitnesses said they saw people on board being thrown around. The Disaster Management Center said the number of injured could exceed 2,000, and that the army is providing assistance. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41
How to vote for FIFA president: the rules have changed
Tags: Sport/Football
UAF president elections are expected to take place in the middle of the year. The UAF also said that the FIFA president elections could be held in 2027. The UAF added that the election rules could be changed if the FIFA Congress decides to do so. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41
In Spokane, a man was charged with setting a fire that killed 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci
Tags: Weather/Crime/Ecology
In Spokane (Shattuck Avenue), a man was charged with setting a fire that killed 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci in connection with the Old Trails Fire. Prosecutors allege that the suspect was responsible for the death after the fire spread. According to court documents, the defendant admitted to starting the fire that killed 67,000 people. The fire was said to have burned 700 structures. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41
Ferran Torres clears up the controversy over his cap
Tags: Sport/Football/Politics
Ferran Torres explains the super-fast spread of the controversy over a cap with the Make Spain Great Again slogan, which he wore at the time of the draw for the 2026 World Cup. In a CNN interview, he said the slogan had nothing to do with politics. He also said the cap was a reference to the phrase used by Donald Trump. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41
Bubista’s goal RS Berkane in Morocco
Tags: Football/Sport/Europe/Middle East
RS Berkane in Morocco scored goals by Bubista. According to the details of the contract, it was not broken, and it was also reported that the coach could leave the club in Morocco on the condition that he won the African Champions League. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:41
Ter Stegen to join Ajax on loan from Barcelona
Tags: Sport/Football
Ter Stegen is set to join Ajax on loan from Barcelona for the upcoming season. ESPN says the agreement is for one season, while L'Équipe adds that the loan runs until June 2027. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:33
On September 12, you can watch a live stream of the Northern Lights from the UK
Tags: Space/Europe
On September 12, 2026, viewers will be able to watch a live stream of the Northern Lights from the UK, across the UK. The materials also explain how you can run a physics experiment at home to watch the Northern Lights. The report says the ESA, NASA, and citizen science project Aurorasaurus will be involved in the live stream. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:33
Actor Mira Riivera dies at 82
Tags: Culture
Actor Mira Riivera, best known for Spider-Man: No Way Home, has died at the age of 82. According to TMZ, she died peacefully at 15:00 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Riivera is survived by Lolo — her late mother. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:33
Clubs agree transfers: Daisuke Yokota, Kieran Tierney and Fenerbahce’s targets
Tags: Football/Sport/Europe
Transfer news involving Scottish clubs is emerging: Rangers are close to signing Daisuke Yokota, while Celtic have agreed a deal for Kieran Tierney. The reports also cover moves involving Marcus Rashford. There are also claims that Gonzalo García will move, and that Jordan Henderson is set to join Chelsea. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 15:24
Apple temporarily removed Telegram from the App Store over content concerning children
Tags: Crime/Technology
Telegram was removed from the App Store after Apple reviewed content that, according to the company, violates rules on harmful content for children. The materials say that the ban was connected to a request from the magazine and that Telegram has no sexual content involving minors. Telegram claims, in turn, that the ban is due to an incorrect interpretation of the app’s content. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:57
Itauma to Hrgovic fight for the IBF title set for 29-year-old Moses Itauma at The O2 in London
Tags: Sport
Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic, both 29, will take place at The O2 in London for the vacant IBF title. The material says the IBF title became vacant after Oleksandr Usyk won the world title in the red belt. It also quotes Frank Warren as saying that Queensberry has signed Frank Sanchez, who will fight next against the winner of this bout. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:57
Sevastopol suicide bomber opened fire on fellow servicemen and locals
Tags: Crime/Russia
Sevastopol suicide bomber opened fire on fellow servicemen and locals. According to Mikhail Razvozhaev, the Russian-appointed governor of the city, the attacker was receiving medical treatment, and the reason is still unclear. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:47
In Britain, a judge ruled to grant parole to the killer of PC Andrew Harper
Tags: Crime/Europe/Politics
PC Andrew Harper’s widow Debbie Adlam said she was “bitterly disappointed” after learning that her husband’s killer was “eligible for early release” under parole plans for the UK. According to the judge, parole plans allow 5,000 prisoners to be released over 10 months, and 6,000 in total. The mother also said that the parole plans, which were described by Alex Norris as “beyond appalled” and “bristling with anger,” were linked to former-minister Andy Burnham. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:47
Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple discuss the future of Ted Lasso
Tags: Culture/Sport/Football
Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple said that, at this stage, the fourth season of Ted Lasso will not be renewed, and that the show’s future has been decided. The material also notes that all episodes will be released at once. Separately, the material reports that the new season will feature the characters and will be the final season, with 5 episodes on Apple TV+. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:47
South Korea to issue a "severe heatwave warning" for the first time ever
Tags: Weather/Europe
South Korea is set to issue a "severe heatwave warning" for the first time ever, after forecasts indicated that temperatures could reach record levels. The Korea Meteorological Administration says the warning is expected to cover the period until Sunday, with temperatures predicted to reach 42.5C. South Korea has also ordered restrictions on outdoor activity to protect people from heat-related illnesses. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:41