Venice’s floods killed 6,125 people in two days, according to a new report
Tags: Weather/Ecology/Research
Venice’s floods killed 6,125 people in two days, according to a new report. The report says that, on 24 April, the magnitude of 7.2 to 7.5 was recorded, with at least 200 buildings damaged and the death toll rising to 16,200. It also says that Ukraine’s authorities adopted a law to help those affected. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:19
Study suggests criteria for predicting breast cancer risk using NICE could allow identifying up to 95% of cases within 50 years
Tags: Well-being/Research
The study suggests that applying NICE criteria for predicting breast cancer risk using the Boadicea model could allow identifying up to 95% of cases within 50 years. Researchers initially found that NICE criteria could identify breast cancer risk in a group of women with up to 50 years of follow-up. The study also found that the Boadicea model could help improve accuracy by accounting for family history, reproductive history, and genetic information. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:19
Ukrainian drones reportedly struck Wildberries facilities in Russia, killing six people
Tags: Ukraine/Russia/Crime
Russian forces say drones struck Wildberries warehouses, killing six people, including children, in Moscow Oblast. The report also says that Independent wrote about the incident and named the dead. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:19
Ukraine’s war losses: Russia has suffered 1,451,750 casualties as of September 4
Tags: Ukraine/Russia/Politics
Russia has suffered 1,451,750 casualties as of September 4, 2026, including 1,240 killed in action, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The General Staff also said that Ukrainian forces repelled enemy attacks and that Russian forces have lost additional military equipment and personnel. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:19
Ukraine fired 598 missiles at China, named the largest strategic victory, and also said that the risks are associated with Russia’s attacks on Kyiv
Tags: Technology/Russia/Politics/Aviation
Ukraine launched new missile strikes on the country, citing risks associated with Russia’s attacks on Kyiv. The document also describes the priority development of unmanned aerial vehicles without restrictions. Crimea, the materials say, are planning to test the production of drones with partner companies. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:19
25 articles filed to block new Trump tariffs
Tags: Economy/USA/Politics
25 American articles were published in a single day calling for new Trump tariffs to be blocked by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The filings say that the tariffs would be imposed on steel imports, which, if implemented, would violate the established practice of allowing a tariff to be imposed only after a thorough investigation. Blog author Kush Dezai, for his part, says he filed a complaint with the U.S. Trade Representative, arguing that the legality of the tariffs violates Section 301. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:19
Trump’s threat about an “imminent strike” for Iran: what CENTCOM says
Tags: Economy/Energy/Middle East/Politics
Donald Trump said that there is an “imminent strike” for the United States, and that the U.S. could carry out “abby tomorrow.” The material also notes that CENTCOM is planning to use “creative and unconventional” methods to pressure Iran. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:19
Democrats aim to silence Michael McGann in favor of Israel’s prime minister
Tags: USA/Politics
Michael McGann is facing a campaign for Israel’s prime minister, with Gail Steven saying it is linked to Abdul El-Sayed. The Democrats’ campaign is being carried out through a list of paid advertisements placed by Majcom Rodger, which is running against the Democratic candidate. The campaign, according to AP materials, is being carried out through AIPAC. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:19
ICE says Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died in custody at Delaney Hall
Tags: Crime/USA/Politics
In New Jersey, ICE says Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died in custody at Delaney Hall in Newark. According to ICE, the detainee died after medical staff were called to deal with his condition. The agency also said that the official cause of death was complications related to the medical condition. The report also said that the facility was privately run by Geo Group, and that the company said it had nothing to do with deaths inside the facility. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:19
Internet users spread misinformation about seawater pollution in Seuti
Tags: Ecology/Research
Seuti’s seawater was found to contain microplastic pollution. According to Associated Press, the claims spread online and drew close to 60,000 views within a day, while posts about the alleged contamination reached more than 80 kilometres. The report says the authorities denied the misinformation and called the claims untrue. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:19
Iran says it canceled planned strikes on three sites in Ukraine after Kyiv apology
Tags: Ukraine/Middle East/Politics
Iran says it canceled planned strikes on three sites in Ukraine. Regarding Mohsen Rezaei’s statement, the Iranian side says it was canceled after Kyiv apologized. The material also says Iran’s air defense shot down missiles over the Caspian Sea. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:06
Ukraine says it has proof that Russian drones carrying glide bombs hit civilians
Tags: Ukraine/Russia/Politics/Aviation
Ukraine says it has proof that Russian glide-bomb drones hit civilians, and that the attacks were carried out by the Russian side. The president of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that the evidence shows Russian forces used drones to strike civilians. The material also claims that Russian A-50U drones and F-117 were involved in the attacks, and that the drones were used to strike targets in Ukraine. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:06
Trump’s comments on the possibility of a nuclear deal with Iran
Tags: Economy/Middle East/Politics
President Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has been discussing the possibility of a nuclear deal with the United States for a long time. He also said that, if the talks proceed, the agreement could be reached by Tuesday, August 4. Iran, for its part, says it is not about a nuclear deal but about stopping uranium enrichment. Read more
04 Aug 2026, 14:06
ZSU says it repelled attacks in the Kostiantynivka area at around 16:00
Tags: Ukraine/Russia/Politics
As of 16:00, Russian forces launched 51 attacks across Ukrainian positions, the General Staff of the ZSU said. The fiercest fighting was reported in the Kostiantynivka direction, where Russian forces launched 18 attacks. ISW material also says that 1–2 Russian assaults across the Sloviansk sector were unsuccessful, and that the Ukrainian forces repelled them. Read more
03 Aug 2026, 21:05
Manchester United coach Marc Skinner leaves after winning goals
Tags: Sport/Football
Manchester United have confirmed the departure of Marc Skinner after the team’s goals in the match. The club said it was looking for a new direction in the development of the young players, and that Skinner’s departure followed a series of results. Read more
03 Aug 2026, 21:05