Tokyo records 31,878 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
Tokyo reported a record 31,878 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, exceeding 30,000 for the first time, driven by the BA.5 omicron subvariant during the seventh wave of infections.
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Foreign Ministry of Syria announces that the country is formally suspending diplomatic relations with Ukraine
The Foreign Ministry of Syria announces that the country is formally suspending diplomatic relations with Ukraine.
Major incident declared in London after surge in fires
A major incident was declared by the London Fire Brigade following a surge in fires across the capital, with several homes destroyed in Wennington. Hertfordshire and Leicestershire fire services also declared major incidents due to high emergency call volumes.
US donates 19,890 Pfizer doses to Kiribati via COVAX
The United States delivered 19,890 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to Kiribati through the COVAX initiative on 19 July 2022, part of a larger commitment to support Pacific Island nations during the pandemic.
European bison released in Kent for first time in over a millennium
Three European bison were released into a pine forest in Kent, England, marking their reintroduction to the UK for the first time in over a thousand years. The project is part of a wider ecological restoration initiative.
Iran possesses nuclear weapon capabilities, adviser confirms
Kamal Kharazi, senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, states Iran has technical capacity to build a nuclear bomb but no decision has been made to do so. He warns of direct retaliation against Israel if attacked.
UK declares national emergency amid first red extreme heat alert
A national emergency has been declared in the UK following the Met Office's first red extreme heat warning, with temperatures forecast to reach 40C and health and transport systems under strain.
At least 30 green sea turtles found dead on Kumejima beach with neck stab wounds
At least 30 green sea turtles were found dead on a beach in Kumejima, Japan, with many showing stab wounds to the neck. The species is listed as endangered by Japanese and global authorities.