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Shooting at Bite of Seattle: at least 3 dead and 4 wounded near Space Needle

A shooting occurred on July 26, 2026, during Bite of Seattle, the city's annual food festival held near Space Needle in Seattle. The toll, still evolving, stands at least 3 dead according to Le Monde on July 27, and at least 4 wounded including a child. Four victims were hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center. The situation regarding suspects remains unclear: one reportedly surrendered to authorities, while a second remains actively being sought according to Le Monde. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson had previously announced the arrest of two suspects.

27 July 2026 at 10:26

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Ukraine: July 2026 marks deadliest month for civilians since April 2022

July 2026 is the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022, according to Kyiv government data cited by CNN. At least 377 civilians were killed and 2,129 wounded in Russian attacks. The strikes employed a high number of ballistic missiles, described as difficult to intercept, and targeted the capital Kyiv multiple times. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the final week of July saw the deployment of nearly 1,700 drones, more than 1,630 guided air bombs, and more than 50 ballistic missiles.

27 July 2026 at 09:28

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Venezuela: Italian Couple Sleeps in Their Butcher Shop After Earthquake

An earthquake struck Venezuela, destroying the home of Enza and Michele, an Italian couple living in the country. Now homeless, they have been sleeping in Frigorifico Zeus, their workplace — a butcher shop equipped with a cold storage room. From this makeshift shelter, the couple is making an urgent appeal for help: 'Please help us.' The exact date of the earthquake has not been specified by the source.

27 July 2026 at 09:27

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Keigo Higashino, Leading Figure of Japanese Mystery Fiction, Dies at 68

Keigo Higashino, one of Japan's most influential mystery and crime fiction authors, died on the night of July 23, 2026, from colorectal cancer at age 68. Kodansha—Japan's largest publishing house—announced his death on July 27. He was buried in a private family ceremony. Over his four-decade career, Higashino wrote more than 106 works published across 41 countries and territories, with sales in Japan exceeding 100 million copies. More than 20 of his novels were adapted for film and television. Born February 4, 1958, in Osaka Prefecture, Higashino began his literary career in 1985 after winning the Edogawa-Ranpo Prize.

27 July 2026 at 09:22

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The Economist is hiring a researcher/reporter in Seoul for its East Asia bureau

The Economist, a British weekly general news publication, posted a job opening on July 27, 2026 for a researcher/reporter position based in Seoul, South Korea. The role is part of the magazine's East Asia Bureau. Specific details about compensation, duties, and application deadline have not been disclosed in available information.

27 July 2026 at 09:22

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USA-Iran Conflict: Brent Oil Falls 5% After Mutual Strike Suspension

Brent crude oil dropped more than 5% on July 27, 2026, settling at approximately $92 per barrel, after the United States and Iran both suspended their mutual strikes over the weekend of July 26–27. Washington had conducted 13 consecutive nights of raids on Iran before this pause. An Omani mediator traveled to Tehran on July 25 to facilitate negotiations. The Houthi militia in Yemen struck Saudi Arabian oil facilities, causing maritime traffic in the Bab al-Mandab Strait to plummet to its lowest level in months.

27 July 2026 at 08:21

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Weather in Rhineland-Palatinate and Sarre: intense heat returns from Tuesday, July 28

On Monday, July 27, 2026, weather conditions remain unstable across Rhineland-Palatinate and Sarre, two federal states in western Germany. The region is experiencing scattered showers with temperatures staying below 30°C (86°F). From Tuesday, July 28, 2026 onwards, conditions improve significantly. According to the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), Germany's official meteorological service, sunshine will return and intense heat will settle across both regions.

27 July 2026 at 08:16

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Magdeburg: 26-year-old man collides with police vehicle after refusing to stop

A 26-year-old man caused a collision with a patrol vehicle in Magdeburg, Germany, on July 26, 2026. After briefly stopping when signaled by police, he suddenly accelerated and attempted a U-turn, striking the police vehicle. The car he was driving was unregistered and displayed a forged license plate. Material damages from the collision are estimated at a five-figure amount in euros, according to Die Zeit.

27 July 2026 at 08:09

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Shooting in Seattle: 2 dead, 4 wounded near Space Needle at food festival

A shooting near the Space Needle in Seattle on July 26, 2026 left 2 people dead and at least 4 others wounded, including a child. The incident occurred during the Bite of Seattle, an annual food festival that brings together local restaurants, artisans, and businesses. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said two suspects were arrested and taken into custody. Harborview Medical Center treated four of the wounded, including a woman who was immediately rushed to surgery. The exact number of shooters involved remained unclear by evening.

27 July 2026 at 05:15

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Audi Neckarsulm: VW savings plan rejected by supervisory board, site's future uncertain

Volkswagen's supervisory board has rejected, by 7 votes to 5, the cost-cutting plan presented on July 9 by CEO Oliver Blume. This plan would have resulted in 55,000 to 70,000 job losses and the closure of four plants, including the Audi facility in Neckarsulm. While immediate closure has been avoided, the site's future remains uncertain: its annual production capacity could be reduced from 225,000 to 150,000 units. Neckarsulm produces only petrol and diesel models (A5, A6, A7, A8) and has received no guarantees of survival from Audi CEO Gernot Döllner.

27 July 2026 at 04:21

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Syria-Israel: Damascus Works on Multilateral Security Agreement, Says al-Sharaa

Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has told Al Jazeera that Syria is actively working toward a multilateral security agreement with Israel, hoping such a deal could open the way to "comprehensive peace" with the Jewish state. These remarks coincide with UN Secretary-General António Guterres' visit to Syria—the first by a UN chief since 2009—during which Guterres called Israeli violations of the 1974 disengagement agreement "unacceptable and must stop." Israeli-Syrian talks began in September 2025, and a US-supervised communications channel was established in early January 2026.

27 July 2026 at 04:15

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War in Ukraine: Burnham meets Zelensky Monday, EU adopts 21st sanctions package

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, July 28, 2026, in London to reaffirm the United Kingdom's "unwavering" support, according to Downing Street. The European Union has adopted its 21st sanctions package against Moscow, weakened by an exemption granted to Greece on Russian liquefied natural gas. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced from Kyiv a partnership to boost drone production; Ukraine will also manufacture Patriot missiles. Thousands of Ukrainian protesters demand the resignation of General Syrsky, commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

27 July 2026 at 04:13

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Summer 2026 last-minute getaways: accommodation still available in Lower Saxony

As of mid-July 2026, last-minute accommodations remain available across the tourist regions of Lower Saxony and Bremen in Germany, according to Die Zeit. The East Frisian Islands rank among the most sought-after destinations. The Tourismus-Agentur Nordsee (Tano), a tourism marketing organization overseeing Germany's North Sea coast between the Ems and Elbe rivers, reports from its base in Wilhelmshaven that bookings are happening increasingly late and are now driven by weather forecasts.

27 July 2026 at 04:12

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Woman killed in van attack on Berlin Pride march, suspect shot dead

According to Le Monde, a man drove a van into participants of Berlin's Pride march on the evening of July 26, 2026, in Tiergarten park, killing one woman and injuring 29 people. The targeted event is Christopher Street Day (CSD), an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ rights—Berlin hosts one of the largest pride parades in German-speaking regions. The suspect, Abdul Ballout, was shot dead by police on July 27, 2026, in the Spandau district after a lengthy manhunt. This information comes from a single source and has not yet been independently verified.

27 July 2026 at 04:11

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Australia: National AusAlert Emergency System Test on July 27, 2026

Australia is conducting a national test of its new emergency alert system, AusAlert, on July 27, 2026, according to ABC News. The test occurs at 2:00 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). All compatible phones across the country will receive an alert consisting of a ten-second siren, vibration, and an AusAlert text message on screen. The official launch is scheduled for October 2026. AusAlert's goal is to better inform Australians about natural disasters and other emergencies. Some concerns have been raised about the system's launch, though the specific groups raising these concerns have not been clearly identified in available sources.

27 July 2026 at 04:08

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Zörbig: Two Field Fires Burn 35 Hectares, No Injuries

Two field fires erupted in Zörbig, a town in Anhalt-Bitterfeld district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on Saturday, July 26, 2026 in the afternoon. The fires destroyed a combined 35 hectares and generated a dense smoke plume visible across the town. According to a police spokesperson, no injuries were reported. A tractor with trailer was damaged; the total amount of material damage was still being assessed.

26 July 2026 at 09:09

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Senegal: Homosexuals fleeing to France after law imposing ten-year prison sentences

In Senegal, homosexuality is now punishable by ten years in prison. Facing this law, homosexual persons are fleeing the country to seek asylum in France, according to Le Nouvel Obs. The French association STOP homophobie has reported a surge in distress calls from Senegal over recent months. Meanwhile, forest fires that forced 197,000 people to evacuate their homes in France on July 25, 2026, continue to devastate the Bordeaux region. L'Express also publishes expert scenarios on possible Russian attacks in Europe.

26 July 2026 at 09:07

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Iran Calls Discussions with Oman on Strait of Hormuz 'Productive'

Iran described its discussions with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz as 'productive' on July 26, 2026, according to Handelsblatt. On the same date, the Houthi militia claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is providing Iran with satellite intelligence. Iran also condemned a Ukrainian attack on a cargo vessel.

26 July 2026 at 09:02

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Poll: Nearly Half of East Germans Support AfD in Coalition Government

A YouGov poll commissioned by Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA) and published on July 26, 2026, shows that 47% of East Germans support the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) participating in a coalition government in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Support drops to 37% among West Germans. Regional elections are scheduled for September in these two states, with polls indicating strong gains for the AfD. The survey reveals a marked divide between East and West German opinion on the question.

26 July 2026 at 08:52

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Arnstadt: 24-year-old attacks with machete during brawl, no injuries

On the evening of July 25, 2026, in Arnstadt, Thuringia (Germany), a brawl between several people escalated into a machete attack. A 24-year-old man, intoxicated at the time, suddenly targeted a 21-year-old with the weapon. The victim was not struck and remains uninjured. Arnstadt police are investigating the circumstances and motivations behind the dispute and are searching for witnesses, according to Die Zeit.

26 July 2026 at 08:48

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