Thomas Alvarez - World Editor 
Divers exploring the 1864 shipwreck of the Mindora off the coast of Dover recovered roughly 20 preserved bottles of Guinness. Microbiologists at KU Leuven University in Belgium are now analyzing the stout to extract potential DNA and recreate the 162-year-old recipe. The Mindora Shipwreck Discovery Off Dover A dive to a historical wreck in the … Read more
Ross, a 38-year-old psychotherapist, was found dead in a suitcase on July 18 following a multi-day search. Greek authorities ordered the suspect detained following a court appearance in Athens, where legal counsel stated that his client exercised his right to silence and awaited further evidence. The man faces formal charges including manslaughter, robbery, and illegal … Read more
Typhoon Dolphin lashed Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings. As the storm tracks northwest, Chinese authorities have suspended ferry routes, shuttered ports, and ordered school closures across Zhejiang province in anticipation of a weekend landfall. Impacts Across Okinawa and Japan The storm, which was positioned roughly 160 … Read more
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has established a secret task force to intensify pressure on Cuba, aiming to create divisions within the island’s political elite and push for economic, political, and leadership changes, according to multiple verified reports. The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has quietly formed a dedicated task force to escalate pressure on … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin ventured out of his fortified underground bunker in late July 2026 for a rare series of public appearances, only to encounter unexpected friction on multiple fronts. Fresh off an unannounced trip to the Irkutsk Aviation Plant on Friday, July 25, 2026—his first regional domestic visit in more than eight months—the 73-year-old … Read more
A logistics complex belonging to Russia’s largest online retailer, Apnews, was struck by Ukrainian drones in Yekaterinburg, located in the Sverdlovsk Oblast. According to Sverdlovsk Oblast Governor Denis Pasler, three drones hit the roof of the warehouse, starting a fire in the facility’s first block. Ukrainian Drones Hit Yekaterinburg Logistics Facility The strike marked the … Read more
Oil prices climbed following reports of military activity and explosions near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, dealing a blow to market hopes for a swift reopening of the critical energy shipping route. Brent crude surged 1.4 per cent to US$83.62 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 1.2 per cent to US$78.25, … Read more
Two French streamers received suspended prison sentences on August 5, 2025, from the Nice criminal court following the death of 46-year-old Raphael Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, after streamed abuse on the platform Kick that sparked international regulatory investigations. Nice Criminal Court Sentences Streamers Over Livestream Abuse The Nice criminal court delivered its verdict … Read more
An April 22, 2026, Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon that killed journalist Amal Khalil and severely injured her colleague Zeinab Faraj constituted a war crime, according to investigations from hrw.org, Amnesty International, and Legal Agenda. Al-Tiri Strike Targeting Amal Khalil and Zeinab Faraj The attacks occurred in the southern town of al-Tiri. Khalil, a … Read more
University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigned with immediate effect following fresh university investigations into his qualifications and career. The resignation comes amid ongoing scrutiny over plagiarism allegations in his academic work and disputed personal claims, though Arday has consistently denied wrongdoing. An Abrupt Exit From Cambridge and Jesus College Professor Jason Arday stepped down … Read more